About us

Our History

Recognizing that there was a need for a forum for Airshed Zones to discuss common issues, formation of the Alberta Airsheds Council (AAC) was a recommendation that came out of the Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA) "In the Zone Conference" held in October 2005. The AAC's first meeting was held in May 2006 and was facilitated by CASA. The AAC finalized its Terms of Reference in June 2007 and independently hosted the 2nd Zones Conference in October 2007.

Our Mission

To support and advocate for Alberta Airshed Zones

Our Vision

Sustainable, credible and cooperative Alberta Airshed Zones

Our Current Structure

Currently, the AAC is an informal organization and is not a registered non-profit society. A member airshed zone, Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ) is currently acting as the organizations "banker". The AAC is drafting a set of by-laws and expects to be incorporated as a society by the end of 2009. There are currently two Co-Chairs:

Kevin Warren - Parkland Airshed Management Zone
Mike Bisaga - Lakeland Industry and Community Association

Our Purpose

The Alberta Airsheds Council will:

- Identify and advocate for common interests of Alberta airshed zones.
- Facilitate communication and cooperation etween airsheds and between airshed ones and the public.

Goals & Objectives

- Communicating on a broad scale between airsheds in Alberta and with Albertans and others
- Facilitating information sharing between airsheds
- Acting as a resource for forming airsheds
- Providing a forum for discussing issues and concerns common to airsheds zones, and developing strategies and processes to address those issues
- Delegating airshed representation for various CASA working groups and project teams
- Hosting an airshed conference about every two years on topics of mutual interest to airsheds
- Strengthening the relationships between airsheds and regulatory agencies