Emma Wood State Beach, Ventura Air Monitoring Station | Ventura, California

Emma Wood State Beach, Ventura is an air monitoring station located in Ventura, California, United States. The station is part of the local air quality monitoring network managed by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (APCD). It serves to track criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters in the coastal environment. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for ambient air quality monitoring. Typical monitoring at such stations includes ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and other pollutants. The Ventura County APCD ensures compliance with federal and state air quality regulations. This station plays a key role in assessing air quality impacts from local sources such as traffic, industry, and marine activities. Data collected supports public health advisories and regulatory decisions. Its coastal location provides valuable information on sea breeze effects and pollutant transport.

The station's coastal location in Ventura County is influenced by marine air masses and local emissions from transportation and industry. Monitoring at this site helps characterize ozone formation and particulate matter dynamics in a Mediterranean climate. The data contributes to understanding regional air quality trends and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).