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| Kneeling in front from the left is: Erna Jensen-Shill, Bob Whetham, Myrriah Sherriff (and daughter Angelyn), Todd McCoy, Joseph Cross. In the back row: Andy Cagle, Dave Dick, Jack Loeppky, Robyn Rader, Paul Willis, Deb Willis, Wendy Bjordahl, Tara Gillanders, Maurice Hansen, Sharon Cross, Daryl Calder. Several other volunteers were unable to make it that evening. A thank you dinner catered by Allegra was held for all the volunteers who took part in the Winter Air Quality Testing Project held in February. For 18 consecutive nights volunteers drove a 100km route between Kimberley and Cranbrook testing the air quality for particulate matter from wood smoke and other pollutants. It is hoped that the data collected will enable municipalities to formulate policy that would encourage people to use high efficiency wood burning stoves . Thanks to all the volunteers who took part in the project! |
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Winter Air Quality Testing Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
When will the results of the winter air quality testing be made public?
ReplyDeleteWill testing be done annually to compare results?
What will be done with the results?
The report has not been finalized. The project partners will be meeting soon to determine when and how to release the final report. It is the hope of the project partners that the results will aid local governments with decisions regarding public awareness of health implications, the potential need for additional monitoring, land use planning, and education on the proper use of wood as a heating fuel. Future monitoring of this kind will be a point of discussion with the partners. It is costly, and can only be done with funding, the commitment of partners, and the help of about 25-30 volunteers willing to give up winter evenings and weekends. Hope this answers your questions.
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