A new independent entity in Kitimat that aims to facilitate communications and collaboration on air quality between local stakeholders, has officially launched.
The Kitimat Airshed Group is composed of representatives from the District of Kitimat, the Haisla Nation, Rio Tinto, LNG Canada, Kitimat Chamber of Commerce, BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, Unifor2301, Northern Health, Kitimat Terrace Clean Air Coalition, and members of the communities of Kitimat, Terrace, and surrounding First Nations.
Its mission is to provide air quality education to support public awareness and promote clean air. As well as providing input to the regulatory decision-making process. The group held its first formal meeting in October 2020 and will continue meeting on a regular basis.
Some main objectives for the next few months include, completing an initial air monitoring network review and monitoring plan, conducting a network gap analysis and developing a website for the public.
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