Overview
Dinosaur NM is an air monitoring station in Jensen, Utah, operated by the National Park Service. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Dinosaur NM is an air monitoring station located near Jensen, Utah, within the Dinosaur National Monument area. Operated by the National Park Service, it contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess regional air quality. The station collects ambient air samples, with the most recent sample dated February 27, 2025. As part of the National Park Service's air monitoring program, it helps track visibility, ozone, and other pollutants that affect national parks and wilderness areas. The data supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and informs park management decisions. This monitoring station plays a key role in understanding air quality in the Uinta Basin, an area with oil and gas development that can impact regional pollution levels. The data collected helps protect the natural resources and visitor experience at Dinosaur National Monument.
Environmental context
The Uinta Basin in northeastern Utah is a region with significant oil and gas extraction, which can contribute to ozone formation and particulate matter emissions. Air monitoring stations like Dinosaur NM are critical for tracking these pollutants and ensuring compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location within a national park also provides baseline data for visibility and ecosystem health, supporting the EPA's regional haze program.
Frequently asked questions
Dinosaur NM is located at 11625 E 1500 S, Jensen, Utah, within the Dinosaur National Monument area in Uintah County.
The station is operated by the National Park Service, which manages air quality monitoring in national parks across the United States.
As part of the EPA Air Quality System, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and other parameters relevant to visibility and ecosystem health.
The station provides data used to assess compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards, helping to protect public health and the environment.
Air monitoring in national parks helps track pollution impacts on visibility, ecosystems, and visitor experience, supporting the EPA's regional haze program and park management.
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