Airsheds and Artists: Raising Air Quality Awareness WCAS has partnered in a creative initiative with Canadian Women in Design (CWID). We’ve commissioned an original artwork by talented…
Collaboration is key through the diverse sectors of municipalities, counties, businesses, and industries across WCAS. Read this month’s newsletter for details on our recent community engagements and…
Breathing in polluted air is so harmful, it can actually have a greater impact on human lifespan than smoking – learn more in our September newsletter. As…
WCAS’ microsensor network is expanding! Read our August newsletter to learn why seniors’ lodges in Jasper, Hinton, Edson, and Evansburg are proud new hosts of WCAS microsensors.
Another Purple Air install in the books for WCAS! Read our June newsletter to find out where it’s located and for tips on wildfire preparedness. Dr. Kev explains…
Wildfire smoke can impact your health. WCAS has been keeping an eye on the forecasts and ensuring we have the ability to report the data and AQHI to our members…
Excessive vehicle idling can increase air pollution. Watch the recording of our January 19 webinar where we spoke with representatives from the City of St. Albert, the City of Edmonton, and the Alberta Motor Association about their efforts and initiatives to reduce idling.
As an Airshed, our primary responsibility is to monitor, analyze, and report on air quality in West Central Alberta but we also play important roles supporting our members and engaging…
Welcome to beautiful Brazeau County, WCAS’ newest member! WCAS is monitoring air quality throughout Brazeau County with continuous monitoring stations located in Drayton Valley and Breton , and a particulate…
With Parks Canada announcing it will be launching reservations for the 2023 visitor season next month, it’s important to remember that smoke from wood-burning fires is hard on healthy lungs and…