Air Quality
The City of Kelowna's Air Quality Program is designed to increase awareness, educate the public and protect and improve the quality of the air we all share in the Central Okanagan.
The program is a joint initiative between the City of Kelowna, Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO), District of Peachland, District of West Kelowna, and the District of Lake Country.
Objectives of the Air Quality Program
Ensure that citizens in the Central Okanagan have healthy air to breathe.
Integrate regional air quality goals into all policies, including land use & transportation planning
Educate and inform communities on air quality issues.
Lead by example and change behavior to protect air quality.
Ensure comprehensive monitoring of air quality.
Harmonize regional air quality initiatives with the objectives of other agencies and levels of government.
Additional Information
About the Central Okanagan Regional Air Quality Program
Local Air Quality Studies and Reports
Air Quality Advisory System
Clean Burning Tips - Wood Burning Appliances
Outdoor Burning Regulations and Bylaws
Programs
The Scrap It Program
Wood Waste Chipping Project
Wood Stove Change Out Program
For more information, see Downloads and Related Links to the right.
Air Quality Health Index Project
The City of Kelowna has been supporting the new Air Quality Health Index (AQHI)
pilot project since 2005. The success of the project has led the federal government to commit to implement the program nationally over the next few years. Kelowna is one of 14 BC communities being monitored.
Contact
For more information on Air Quality, please contact:
Nicole Marzinzik
Regional Services
250 469-8408
nmarzinzik@kelowna.ca
