IAQ Mission was created to raise awareness, educate stakeholders, and improve indoor air quality in natatoriums. This timeline highlights the key milestones achieved so far, as well as the initiatives planned to help shape the future of healthier aquatic facilities.
Rowdy Gaines led a landmark community survey to better understand the state of indoor air quality in natatoriums. The results confirmed that IAQ challenges are widespread and provided the foundation for the IAQ Mission’s efforts to improve education, awareness, and industry best practices. Download the Survey.
To help improve indoor air quality across the industry, IAQ Mission is creating specialized training programs for engineers, facility managers and operators, as well as athletes, coaches, officials, spectators, and parents. The first course is scheduled to launch on September 28, 2026. Join the waitlist!
To help turn education into action, IAQ Mission will be developing a public directory of certified engineers and facility managers/operators. This resource will help facility owners find qualified professionals with proven knowledge of indoor air quality best practices.
With the support of the aquatics community, IAQ Mission aims to develop industry-recognized IAQ guidelines, advocate for their adoption by swimming governing bodies, and establish a public directory of natatoriums committed to providing clean, healthy indoor environments.
The IAQ Mission is powered by collaboration — between engineers, athletes, and facility partners. Our partners help advance the IAQ Mission by contributing expertise, developing educational content, supporting IAQ-focused facility design, and manufacturing solutions that promote healthier indoor environments.
