| How Clean is Our Air?Well known for its spectacular scenery and wide variety of outdoor recreation activities, the Sea-to-Sky Corridor currently experiences relatively clean, healthy air. However, real-time monitors in the region indicate that ambient concentrations of air pollutants are currently at levels that can have adverse effects on human health. In summer, the area occasionally experiences fair-to-poor air quality episodes driven by higher levels of ground-level ozone and fine particulate matter.
Trends and projections for future growth in the region suggest that air quality could deteriorate, which is why an Air Quality Management Plan for the region was developed that emphasizes the principles of “Keeping Clean Areas Clean” and “Continuous Improvement”.
 Air quality in the region has been measured since the late 1970s, and is presently monitored continuously in Squamish, Whistler and Langdale.
You can see current air quality levels in these locations at the BC Air Quality website. You can find lots of interesting information on a wide range of topics there.
There are non-continuous monitor stations in Gibsons, Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton. The data can be found on the B.C. Ministry of Environment webpages. Follow the links in the Air Quality Data box.
To learn more about the specific pollutants that are being measured and their effects on your health, see Health Effects in the Reading Room. |
| Current Air Quality Index |
| Check out how the airshed’s air quality is shaping up here
If air quality becomes poor, advisories will be posted here
You can also see how air quality may affect your health here |
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| Air Quality Data & Reports |
Sea-to-Sky Airshed Ambient Air Quality Report: 1984-2001
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Whistler Ozone and PM10 Report: 1997-2001
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Brackendale Air Quality Summary
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Garibaldi Highlands Air Quality Summary
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Pemberton Air Quality Summary
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You can see the air quality measurements made by the Ministry of Environment.
You will find data for particulate matter levels in Horseshoe Bay (a Metro Vancouver station), Langdale, Squamish and Whistler, nitrogen oxides in Langdale, Squamish and Whistler, ozone in Squamish and Whistler, and sulphur dioxide and reduced sulphur in Squamish. |
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