Overview
Eugene - Wilkes Drive (EWD) is an operational air monitoring station in Eugene, Oregon, managed by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Eugene - Wilkes Drive (EWD) is an air monitoring station located at 898 Wilkes Drive in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, this station is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network that supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station is situated in Lane County, a region with a mix of urban, industrial, and agricultural activities that influence local air quality. The station collects continuous air quality data, with the most recent sample recorded on June 30, 2025. As part of the Oregon DEQ network, it monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, contributing to the state's air quality index and health advisories. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of population exposure and background conditions. Environmental monitoring at this station supports public health protection by tracking pollutant levels in the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area. The data helps inform regulatory decisions, emission reduction strategies, and community awareness. As part of a statewide network, it plays a key role in maintaining compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and providing transparent air quality information to residents.
Environmental context
The Eugene area experiences air quality challenges from vehicle emissions, wood smoke, and occasional wildfire smoke. The station's location in a residential-commercial area provides representative monitoring of population exposure. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants like PM2.5, ozone, and nitrogen dioxide, with data reported to the EPA AQS. Siting representativeness is ensured through EPA's monitoring network design criteria, and reporting continuity is maintained by the Oregon DEQ.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 898 Wilkes Drive in Eugene, Oregon, United States, within Lane County.
The station monitors criteria air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and nitrogen dioxide, as part of the Oregon DEQ network.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
The station provides data used to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act, and contributes to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) database.
Air monitoring in Eugene helps track pollution from traffic, industry, and wildfires, supporting public health advisories and emission reduction strategies in the Willamette Valley.
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