Our Role

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Good air is essential to a good quality of life. We all breathe the air and deserve to understand the full state of air quality.

The Alberta Capital Airshed (ACA) helps ensure there is a complete picture of air quality through the management of ACA’s Regional Monitoring Plan which addresses all ambient air quality monitoring in the region.

We provide easily accessible, high-quality data, and expertise vital to develop comprehensive air quality management plans – clean air solutions that keep our air clean. This helps ensure we live in a safe and healthy environment with clean air.

What is Alberta Capital Airshed (ACA)?

Established in 2006, Alberta Capital Airshed (ACA) is a not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder organization that monitors, collects and shares information on air quality with the public.

• We are a member-focused, multi-stakeholder organization composed of government, industry, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and representatives of the public.
• We are a not-for-profit, neutral organization that monitors, collects and shares air quality information and data to the public.
• We provide outreach and educational initiatives to increase air quality awareness and facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue to address local issues.
• We are one of 10 Airsheds in Alberta, who together serve as key partners with established regional networks for responding to local and regional air matters.
• We are vital to Alberta’s air quality management system.