Brigantine Air Monitoring Station, Galloway, New Jersey | US EPA AQS Network

Brigantine is an air monitoring station located at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Galloway, New Jersey. It is part of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's air quality monitoring network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's coastal location provides representative data for the Atlantic County area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which standardizes monitoring methods and data reporting across the country. As a state-run station, it contributes to the national network that assesses air quality trends and supports public health advisories. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. Located within a national wildlife refuge, the station monitors air quality in an ecologically sensitive coastal environment. This data helps assess the impact of regional emissions from transportation, industry, and urban sources on natural habitats. The station's role is critical for understanding air quality dynamics in the New Jersey coastal zone and supporting environmental management decisions.

The station's location in the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge places it in a critical coastal ecosystem that supports migratory birds and diverse wildlife. Air quality monitoring here helps track pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter, which can affect both human health and sensitive habitats. The data contributes to regional assessments of air quality trends, particularly in relation to nearby urban and industrial sources along the New Jersey coast.