Neighbourhood Sensor Network
The CVRD worked with partners to establish a neighbourhood sensor network. Sensors for the network were established in collaboration with the School District, the BC Ministry of Environment and community stewards. Real time air quality readings can be found in various neighbourhoods by zooming into the Cowichan Region at the
Purple Air network map.
Provincial Air Quality Monitors
The BC government maintains PM
2.5 sensors at 3 locations in the Cowichan region. The data can be found at the BC Air Quality page under
Current PM2.5 Data.
BC Wildfire Services Map
Wildfire Smoke Map
North America wildfire locations and PM
2.5 (smoke) forecast is provided by
firesmoke.ca.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently-asked questions regarding the air sensors can be found on the
FAQ page.