Overview
AMHERST is an air monitoring station located at Audubon Golf Course in Amherst, New York, operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the state's monitoring network.
AMHERST is an air monitoring station situated at the Audubon Golf Course on Maple Road in Amherst, New York. It is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and contributes to the state's ambient air quality surveillance network. The station is part of a broader system that supports compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station collects air quality data, including criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, as well as meteorological parameters. NYSDEC operates numerous monitoring sites across New York to assess air quality trends and ensure public health protection. The station's location on a golf course provides a representative suburban setting for monitoring background air quality in the Buffalo-Niagara region. Environmental monitoring at this site helps track regional air quality trends, support regulatory compliance, and inform public health advisories. Data from the station contributes to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) database, which is used for research, policy development, and air quality index reporting. The station's continuous operation ensures long-term data continuity for assessing pollution control measures and climate impacts.
Environmental context
The station's location in a suburban area near Buffalo provides representative data for population exposure to air pollutants. Monitoring includes criteria pollutants like ozone and PM2.5, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The site's data supports regional air quality assessments and helps evaluate the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies in the Great Lakes region.
Frequently asked questions
The AMHERST air monitoring station is located at the Audubon Golf Course, 450 Maple Road, in Amherst, New York, United States.
The AMHERST air monitoring station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).
The AMHERST station monitors criteria air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, as well as meteorological parameters, as part of the NYSDEC network.
Data from the AMHERST station is reported to the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and helps ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act.
The golf course location provides a representative suburban setting for monitoring background air quality, minimizing local source interference and offering data typical of residential areas.
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