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The WBEA Announces Leadership Transition: Welcomes New Executive Director
The Wood Buffalo Environmental Association (WBEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emilie Briggs as its new Executive Director, effective June 2, 2025. This leadership transition will follow Sanjay Prasad’s departure, who, over the past 21 years, provided dedicated leadership and made lasting contributions to the organization.
Media Release – Monitoring Ongoing Air Quality Events Impacting Our Region
This week, WBEA Community Air Monitoring Stations within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) reported Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) numbers indicating a “very high” risk to individuals with prolonged exposure to outside air.
Video – Who Are We?
Video – How do Air Monitoring Stations Work?
Video – What is Ambient Air Monitoring?
Video – What is Deposition Monitoring?
Media Release – WBEA Continuously Monitors Air Quality in Fort McMurrayMedia Release –
The Wood Buffalo Environmental Association (WBEA) continuously monitors air quality in the region and provides data to assist with monitoring major air quality events impacting Fort McMurray and surrounding areas.