Bow Valley Clean Air Society
www.bowcleanair.org
info@bowcleanair.org
A look at transportation in the future
About Us
Our Mission – is to improve and protect the air quality in the Bow Valley and minimize regional contributions to climate change.
To fulfill this mission we have implemented actions and strategies as described below.
Actions and Strategies to Fulfill the Mission:
BVCAS works towards its vision and implements its mission by:
- empowering citizens to make more informed decisions through public education;
- facilitating the monitoring and research of air quality in the Bow Valley;
- facilitating the implementation of practical solutions to enhance the air quality in the Bow Valley
The People:
BVCAS strives to implement its actions and strategies by working in a constructive manner with local citizens, local government, and local businesses.
Goals and Objectives:
- To actively support and encourage the establishment of an Air Quality Management Zone for the Bow Valley.
Calgary Region Airshed Zone (CRAZ) has been established and BVCAS is a paid member.
- To empower citizens through public education opportunities such as speaking engagements, workshops, and engaging local schools; (ongoing)
- To establish the group as an official non-profit Society - established in July, 2002
- To actively advocate for local projects to protect air quality in the Bow Valley (ongoing)
BVCAS promotes:
energy efficiency sustainable living alternative energy anti-idling alternative transportation car-pooling fuel-efficient vehicles
Since our Society incorporated in July 2002, we have undertaken these projects:
- Participated in convincing the Alberta Government to phase out Alberta’s coal-fired power plants
- Conducted educational initiatives with local schools;
- Gave informational sessions on clean air;
- Facilitated Environment Canada’s “Burn it Smart Wood Stove Program” and “Lets Drive Green Program”;
- Promoted local air advocacy initiatives;
- Worked with local industries and individuals to ensure emissions are minimized;
- Promoted "modern" roundabouts to replace traffic lights in order to reduce pollution and idling;
- Jointly sponsored with BowCORD, environmental forums during Canmore municipal elections in order for the politicians to become cognizant of environmental issues.
- Hosted a public meeting on the subject of “Food Waste Matters- It’s Not Garbage Anymore.” and continue to support initiatives for this issue.
Website updated February 22, 2017
Contact info: info@bowcleanair.org
The most important thing about global warming is this. Whether humans are responsible for the bulk of climate change is going to be left to the scientists, but it's all of our responsibility to leave this planet in better shape for the future generations than we found it.
~ Mike Huckabee ~
