Air Quality Inquiries
If you have a specific concern about air quality or a suggestion on how to improve air quality please complete our online inguiry form.
Prince George VOC Sampling Program
The Ministry of Environment is working in collaboration with city residents to collect ambient air samples within selected neighborhoods and have them analyzed for volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Priority for testing is given to locations where residents have reported high levels of odour causing discomfort.
The results of the sampling will posted to the following website:
www.bcairquality.ca/reports/region_Omineca.html.
Need more information on local and provincial air quality including
air quality advisories...
Air Quality Complaints HotlineLocal air quality complaints can be directed to the Ministry of Environment at:250 565-6135 (during regular office hours) and (250) 565-4487 (after regular office hours)
The City of Prince George now has 'Free Fare for Clean Air'!
To find out more how you can ride for free during air quality advisories
2008 Air Quality Monitoring Report
The 2008 Air Quality Monitoring Report, prepared by the Ministry of Environment for the PGAIR and its joint government and industry Monitoring Working Group (MWG), summarizes the ambient air quality and meteorological information from the Prince George airshed for 2008, including trend analysis and comparisons with other BC communities. All operational and maintenance costs of the Prince George ambient air monitoring network are funded by the MWG. Click here to view all Prince George annual air quality information and reports.
P.G. Phase Two Management Actions
- PG Phase II Work Plan (2008)
- PGAIR Odour Study Presentation (2009)
- Ortech Odour Study Report
- Phase II Quarterly Review (2009)
- Phase III Development Presentation (2009)
- PGAIR Odour Study Final Presentation (2009)
Air Quality Index
http://a100.gov.bc.ca/pub/aqiis/air.summary
Recent News
Transportation Dialogue Session Planned
January 7, 2012
PGAIR is working to secure panelists for a February 28, 2012 dialogue session (as part of the regular PGAIR Board meeting).
9th Annual Air Quality and Health Workshop
January 4, 2012
Phase III Implementation Plan Complete
December 1, 2011
Under the Phase III Implementation Plan, PGAIR has developed numerous strategies to improve air quality within the airshed.
Help Clean the Air - Be a Volunteer!
The Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable [PGAIR] welcomes volunteers to assist with upcoming projects or programs aimed at improving air quality. If you are interested in volunteering, please
Wood Stove Exchange Program!
Information in the next phase of the Wood Stove Exchange Program will be available on January 23, 2012.
For genergal information on the Wood Stove Exchange please Click here for more informaiton.
The provincial wood stove exchange program is designed to encourage British Columbians to exchange older, smoky wood burning appliances for low emission appliances (including gas, pellet, and EPA-certified clean burning wood stoves or inserts).
Prince George Idle Reduction &
Eco-Driving Campaign
PGAIR's Idle-reduction and Eco-driving campaign focuses on raising awareness about unnecessary vehicle idling and its impact on climate change and air quality, as well as the benefits of fuel-efficient driving practices .
Remember – Idling gets you nowhere. Together we can make Prince George "idle free" and all breathe a little easier.
To learn more about the campaign, the impacts of idling and vehicle emissions, and how you can take action, please click here.
Try out our new 'idling hotspot map' reporting tool... CLICK HERE!
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