The Calgary Region Airshed Zone is proud to join the Alberta Airshed Council (AAC) in promoting the 2018 National Sweater Day on February 8th. Join in the fun and post a wearing a sweater @Calgaryairshed @Albertaairsheds #sweaterday #ABairmatters #cleanair Here is the great post be AAC: National Sweater Day is a fun way to think… Continue Reading
The Calgary Region Airshed Zone (CRAZ) is celebrating 10 years of monitoring and providing education on air quality for Calgary and region. CRAZ is a non-profit association with members from government agencies (federal, provincial, and municipal), non-government organizations, industry and the public. The CRAZ vision since 2007 has been to have air quality that is… Continue Reading
The Calgary Region Airshed Zone held a Workshop on the Dust effects on Human Health on November 21st, 2017. Thank you to all that attended the workshop. The presentations were informative and engaging. To view the presentations: https://craz.ca/documents/#Documents%2FPresentations%2FDust%20Workshop Please contact Tanya.carlson@craz.ca if you would like more information on presenters or DUSTOUT product information. Continue Reading
On November 21st, 2017, The Calgary Region Airshed Zone is pleased to be working with Vulcan County to bring a new workshop on Air Quality to the region. The workshop will have presentations on dust effects of human health, what is dust and what are airsheds and their responsibilities to Albertans. Everyone is welcome to… Continue Reading
CRAZ has several committees that each provide different expertise in managing our region’s air quality. The Technical Committee oversees the network of monitoring stations (continuous, passive and mobile) and reviews the data each month to make sure the stations are operating properly and to check for any air quality problems. CRAZ works closely with Alberta Environment… Continue Reading
A Simplified Guide To Wildfire Smoke The Calgary Region Airshed Zone with Alberta Health Services, the City of Calgary, and Alberta Airsheds Council has produced a Simplified Wildfire Smoke Guide. This document was created with the 2017 wildfires in mind. Protecting our children, older adults and the public is very important to all contributing to… Continue Reading
“Take a big breath of fresh Alberta air. Aren’t we lucky to have good air to breathe?” Lindsay Adams, Elbow Valley Elementary principal opened a special clean air assembly for 275 grade three and four students. The students were keen to see the launch of a new Alberta Airsheds Council (AAC) video that was filmed… Continue Reading
The Calgary Region Airshed will be hosting the AGM on June 6th at Ralph Klein Park. Keynote Speaker will be Deputy Minister Andre Corbould, Alberta Environment and Parks. Thank you to our sponsors: AGAT Labs, WSP Canada, and Lafarge. For more information please contact Tanya.carlson@craz.ca Continue Reading
In October, 2016, Wheatland County adopted an environmental policy committing the municipality to being a leader in environmental accountability, which to us, means taking responsibility for municipal actions that may impact the environment. The four keys to implementing this commitment are: balancing the environment with the social and economic needs of the community; leading by… Continue Reading
The Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley is a charitable organization committed to helping ensure the ecological integrity of the local ecosystem through education, research and outreach. The Institute helps individuals, groups and businesses take steps to make sustainable changes. It provides workshops, shares information and develops practical solutions that are realistic and make a… Continue Reading
