AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Clean Air Force of Central Texas is a 501c3 nonprofit serving Central Texas. Its goal is to provide clean air solutions to our area. The organization, since 1994, has worked with partners across Central Texas with an added goal of keeping our air healthy. Jim Stephens is the Executive Director. He spoke with Rich Segal on some of what makes up the Clean Air Force, as well as goals he has going forward. How your school can get a sensor Viewers of KXAN's weathercasts will often hear the Clean Air Force mentioned when the ozone levels are going to increase. They are called Ozone Action Days. They are issued when temperatures are normally issued during the hot times of the year when there is very little wind and no rain. Or, if there is wind, it is blowing in polluted areas from another area. Some of the partnering organizations that the Clean Air Force works with include CapMetro, Austin Community College, the University of Texas and the Austin Independent School District. Learn much more about the Clean Air Force of Central Texas Of the many achievements accomplished by them is the one that involves teaching the students of Central Texas the importance of clean air. This is done by placing PurpleAir Particulate Matter sensors in schools, as well as in libraries and community centers. It's called the Be Air Smart project, a joint partnership with the city of Austin, AISD, the Capitol Area Council of Governments and Austin's own professional soccer team, Austin FC. Air Quality Practitioners from the Clean Air Partners get together quarterly for education. This includes air quality experts offering presentations proving training and interaction with other area professionals. Best practices on air quality are offered.