How Local Government Works to Solve Environmental Problems
with Daniel Meer of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
- Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- Time: 7:30 – 8:30 pm
- Place: Terra Linda High School Innovation Hub [map], 320 Nova Albion, San Rafael
Description: Everybody knows what air pollution is. Remember when particles of soot from wild fires blocked out the sun a few years ago? In tonight’s presentation and discussion we will explore how the Bay Area Air District works to keep the air healthy for everybody. It takes a combination of good governance, sound science, detailed and rigorous policy and planning and unrelenting implementation. Please join us for a civics and science lesson.
Bio: Daniel Meer trained as a geologist and, prior to his federal service, spent ten years in the private sector doing petroleum geology. Over his 31-year EPA career Daniel implemented environmental statutes and regulations, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (Superfund), the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Oil Pollution Act and the National Contingency Plan at staff and management levels up to Assistant Director (GS15). He managed EPA Region 9’s Emergency Response and Preparedness program and responded to numerous oil spills, chemical releases and man-made and natural disasters, including the 9/11 terrorist attack, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster, Cosco Busan oil spill and California wildfires. Dan retired from the EPA in 2020 and began working at the Bay Area Air District where he works on a variety of projects related to government outreach and organizational development.
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