Overview
Glide - Rural Fire Protection District Office is an air monitoring station in Glide, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It monitors air quality in a forest fire-prone region.
Glide - Rural Fire Protection District Office is an operational air monitoring station located at 18910 N Umpqua Hwy in Glide, Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The station is part of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's ambient air monitoring network, which supports the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). It serves a rural area near the Umpqua River, where forest fires are a recurring environmental concern. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical rural monitoring stations in Oregon track criteria pollutants such as PM2.5, ozone, and sometimes meteorological data. The Oregon DEQ maintains a network of stations to assess air quality impacts from wildfires, industrial sources, and urban emissions. This monitoring station plays a critical role in providing real-time air quality data to the local community, especially during wildfire seasons. The data supports public health advisories and informs land management decisions. Its location in a forested area underscores the importance of monitoring for smoke and particulate matter from both prescribed burns and wildfires.
Environmental context
The Glide area is situated in the Umpqua River valley within the Oregon Coast Range, a region characterized by dense forests and a Mediterranean climate with dry summers. Wildfires are a significant environmental concern, contributing to elevated PM2.5 and ozone levels. The monitoring station's siting is representative of rural background conditions, helping to distinguish between local fire impacts and regional pollution transport. Continuous reporting during fire seasons is essential for public health protection.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 18910 N Umpqua Hwy, Glide, Oregon 97443, in Douglas County, United States.
As part of the Oregon DEQ network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as PM2.5 and ozone, which are critical for assessing wildfire smoke impacts.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which manages the state's ambient air monitoring network.
Air monitoring in Oregon follows the US Clean Air Act and EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the EPA Air Quality System (AQS).
Glide is in a forested region prone to wildfires, making air monitoring essential for tracking smoke-related pollutants and issuing public health advisories.
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