Strategy
The Regional Air Quality Program is a joint initiative of the RDCO, City of Kelowna, City of West Kelowna, District of Peachland, the District of Lake Country and Westbank First Nation. It is guided by the Clean Air Strategy report, which defined visions, goals, strategies, and actions. The main vision is clean and healthy air for current and future generations.
Programs
Several programs help protect and improve the region's air through education, awareness and pollution prevention:
- Radon testing
- Safe Routes 4 Schools
- Vehicle idling prevention
- Wood waste disposal (Mow-Chip-Rent-Buy-it Rebate Program)
- Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program