Northwest Collaborative Air Priorities Project

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The Northwest Collaborative Air Priorities Project promises to be one of the most important air quality efforts ever in the pacific Northwest, Alaska and Canada. NW CAPP sets the stage for a dramatic transformation in the way air quality is protected in the region. This momentous intiative will reduce risk and mobilize precious resources to work on five air quality priorities over the next five to 10 years.

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NW CAPP is groundbreaking. This project breaks out of the "government in charge, command and control" model towards true collaboration to protect air quality. It uses the knowledge and energy of people who impact and care about air quality in the region, including Tribes, academia, businesses, and citizens. The project engages people representing the array of interests in the region, up front, so that they will own the outcome and be willing to take necessary actions to reduce risk.

NW CAPP is not just about planning. It's not about sudies, or meetings, or paperwork. It's about using the collective commitment of people who care. It's about deciding, together what are the most important air issues in our region. It's about everyone setting a common path to tackle the priorities, developing new ways to work together, and making real commitments to begin the work.

NW CAPP is important. The demands related to air quality issues are larger than available resources. There is duplication of effort among those working on air quality issues. The problems of today don't necessarily represent the problems of the future. Air quality issues do not respect traditional jurisdictional boundaries.

Who we are

: We are citizen, tribal, business, public interest and government leaders across the Greater Pacific Northwest.

What we're doing

: We are working together to set priorities, and take action to improve and protect air quality in our region.

Our Vision

: People in our region are galvanized to take action for clean air.

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