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Strategic plan

At a glance: understand WCAS's organizational goals for the coming year. 

Thoughtful Framework

Five goals in 2025

Our annual strategic planning process ensures we remain focused, effective, and aligned with our mission. This structured approach to review and assess past performance, gather input from key stakeholders, define clear objectives and priorities going forward allows WCAS to continuously improve our efforts and maximize our impact on air quality management in the region.

Members can access the full WCAS Strategic Plan in the Member Portal.

Goal 1: Ambient Air Monitoring

As the official ambient air monitoring organization in the region, WCAS enjoys the trust of government, partners, members, and the public while meeting or exceeding the requirements of Alberta’s Air Monitoring Directive.

Goal 2: Ambient Air Data

As the sole air monitoring network in the region, WCAS’ ambient air data is the source of the Air Quality Health Index and used to inform Alberta’s Air Quality Management System and Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards, fulfil our members’ regulatory obligations and planning needs, support air quality issues management, and provide critical information for the public to make informed decisions.

Goal 3: Communications & Knowledge Transfer

WCAS raises ambient air quality literacy by sharing helpful information and making ambient air data understandable and useful.

Goal 4: Engagement & Outreach

Through engagement with community groups and other key stakeholders, WCAS brings air quality information directly to the grassroots to raise awareness.

Goal 5: Organizational Capacity

WCAS has the necessary resources to fulfill its mandate and achieve its objectives.

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