Overview
Florence - Oregon Department of Forestry (FDF) is an operational air monitoring station in Florence, Oregon, USA. It is part of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's monitoring network, providing data on ambient air quality.
Florence - Oregon Department of Forestry (FDF) is an air monitoring station located at 2660 Kingwood Street in Florence, Lane County, Oregon, United States. The station is operated under the oversight of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, contributing to the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. As a fixed-site monitor, it plays a role in assessing regional air quality and supporting regulatory compliance. The station operates within the framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Oregon track pollutants relevant to local sources, including wildfire smoke and industrial emissions. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Located in a coastal community, the station helps characterize air quality in the Pacific Northwest, an area influenced by marine air masses and seasonal wildfire events. Data from this station supports public health advisories and environmental management decisions. Its continued operation ensures long-term trend analysis for the region.
Environmental context
The station's location in Florence, Oregon, provides representative air quality data for a coastal community in the Pacific Northwest. The region experiences a temperate maritime climate with frequent onshore flow, which can influence pollutant dispersion. Nearby sources include forestry operations, wood products industry, and seasonal wildfire smoke. Monitoring at this site helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's air quality management programs.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 2660 Kingwood Street in Florence, Lane County, Oregon, United States.
The station is operated under the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
Typical air monitoring stations in Oregon measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and nitrogen dioxide, as part of the EPA's AQS network.
Data from this station supports compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and helps the Oregon DEQ assess regional air quality trends and issue health advisories.
Coastal monitoring stations like this one provide data on marine-influenced air quality and help track pollutants from local sources such as forestry and wildfire smoke, supporting public health and environmental management.
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