Air Quality Health Index for Central Okanagan

The Regional Air Quality Program is a joint initiative of the City of Kelowna, Regional District of Central Okanagan, District of Peachland, City of West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and the District of Lake Country.

The Air Quality Program helps protect and improve the region’s air through education, awareness, and pollution prevention programs.

• Outdoor Burning 
• Current Outdoor Air Quality and Health Considerations
• Mow-Chip Rebate Program
• Air Pollutants
• Wood Stove Exchange
• Indoor Wood burning and Videos
• Anti-idling 
• Agricultural Chipping Program
• Radon Test Kit Challenge
• Safe Routes 4 Schools
• 2015 Central Okanagan Clean Air Strategy

Contact the Regional Air Quality Coordinator (airquality@kelowna.ca) at 250-469-8408 or visit these pages for program initiatives and information.

Outdoor Burning Information  

Those with permits must call the Outdoor Burning Hotline 1-855-262-BURN (2876) before igniting burn piles to determine if outdoor burning is allowed.

Open Burning Season wraps up April 30 - View News Release
Depending on the fire hazard, the season normally runs October 1st to April 30th throughout the Central Okanagan.

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Contact Us
Regional Air Quality Coordinator
airquality@kelowna.ca
250-469-8408