A healthy environment for our region

MARC's Environment department develops policies, processes and projects that help keep the region’s air and water clean, reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills, restores green infrastructure and advances climate resilience.

Environment spotlight

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Regional climate action

With input from hundreds of regional community stakeholders, MARC developed a Prioritized Climate Action Plan for the region in 2024, based upon the existing Regional Climate Action Plan. The next phase will expand the initiative into a comprehensive plan for 2025. Learn more about the plan and MARC recognition of climate resilience at the link below.

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Regional landfill capacity study

MARC concluded a study, led by Burns & McDonnell, to forecast regional landfill capacity. The study is intended to inform solid waste planning, programming and permitting activities, at the state, regional and local levels and to serve as a prelude to a future regional solid waste plan.

Reducing food waste

Food waste has an enormous negative impact on our community, economy and the environment. Kansas City Food Wise is a new regional website that aims to reduce food waste and build a sustainable food system in the metro.

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Recycle more. Recycle better.

RecycleSpot.org is Kansas City Metro Area’s one-stop spot for recycling, reuse and waste reduction information. Now it has a new look, improved functionality and responsive design.

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Regional EV Readiness Plan

MARC is working with a steering committee and regional electric vehicle infrastructure stakeholders to develop the Kansas City Regional EV Readiness Plan. See how you can get involved.

Make informed decisions

Take responsible action

Public education is key to making smarter choices that lead to a healthier environment. MARC's environmental outreach programs provide free resources to keep our communities clean and vibrant.

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Environment Websites

MARC's Environment programs, in conjunction with select partner organizations, operate public education websites to explore our environmental work in greater detail and increase public awareness.

AirQKC

The air we breathe should be clean and safe. We all need to do our part to keep it that way. AirQKC provides information that you can use to help keep our air clean.

Visit AirQKC.org

Clean Water

If it's on the ground, it's in our water. Learn about improving our local water quality and keeping our waterways clean and free of pollution with simple tips.

Visit CleanWaterKCMetro.org

RecycleSpot

Learn how to recycle more and recycle better with Kansas City Metro Area’s one-stop spot for recycling, reuse and waste reduction information.

Visit RecycleSpot.org

Kansas City Regional Climate Action Plan

The first-ever KC Regional Climate Action Plan proposes a flexible framework to help mitigate climate change by achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Explore the plan's nine focus areas and the latest news and updates on the plan in action around the region.

Visit KCMetroClimatePlan.org

Download the Climate Action Plan

It's Ozone Season

What's the SkyCast?

The SkyCast is the daily ozone forecast for the Kansas City region produced from March 1 through October 31. Similar to a weather forecast, it tells you what air quality conditions are most likely to be for the next day.

Environment Committees

By bringing together key decision-makers, we can work together to find and implement solutions to the challenges our region faces.

Air Quality Forum Kansas City Environmental Education Network (KCEEN) Solid Waste Management District Executive Board Solid Waste Management District Management Council Water Quality Public Education Committee Climate and Environment Council