Overview
Gopher Resources is an operational air monitoring station in Eagan, Minnesota, operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Gopher Resources is an air monitoring station located at 149 & Yankee Doodle Rd. in Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The station is operational and falls under the Air Monitoring Station category, contributing to the national ambient air quality monitoring network. Its location in a suburban area near the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan region positions it to capture urban-influenced air quality data. The station is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality, which reports data to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). As part of this regulatory framework, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring in this region supports public health protection and regulatory compliance. The data from Gopher Resources helps assess air quality trends, inform pollution control strategies, and provide the public with real-time air quality information. Its role is significant in a state with diverse industrial and agricultural activities that can impact air quality.
Environmental context
The station's location in Eagan, within the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, means it monitors air quality influenced by urban emissions, traffic, and industrial sources. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency operates a network of stations to ensure representative siting and continuous reporting. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters, supporting compliance with the Clean Air Act and providing data for health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
Gopher Resources is located at 149 & Yankee Doodle Rd. in Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, United States.
The station is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality, which reports data to the US EPA Air Quality System.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in line with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The MPCA follows EPA-approved quality assurance procedures, including regular calibration, audits, and siting criteria to ensure representative and accurate air quality data.
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