Overview
Huntington Wildlife Forest is an air monitoring station in Newcomb, New York, operated by Mactec, Inc. It provides ambient air quality data for the Adirondack region.
Huntington Wildlife Forest is an air monitoring station located in Newcomb, Essex County, New York, within the Adirondack Park. Operated by Mactec, Inc., the station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, contributing to national ambient air quality monitoring efforts. The facility is situated in a remote forested area, providing background air quality measurements representative of the northeastern United States. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, which mandates monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical remote stations in the Adirondacks focus on ozone and fine particulate matter to assess regional air quality and long-range transport of pollutants. The last reported sample date is May 3, 2022, indicating ongoing data collection. As a background monitoring site, Huntington Wildlife Forest plays a key role in understanding air quality in pristine environments and the impacts of regional emissions. Data from this station supports research on atmospheric deposition, visibility, and ecosystem health in the Adirondack region, which is sensitive to acid rain and nitrogen deposition. The station's long-term operation contributes to trend analysis and policy evaluation under the EPA's monitoring network.
Environmental context
The Adirondack region is ecologically sensitive to atmospheric deposition, particularly acid rain and nitrogen, which have historically impacted forest soils and aquatic ecosystems. Air monitoring at Huntington Wildlife Forest helps track recovery from acidification and assess the effectiveness of emissions reductions under the Clean Air Act. The station's remote location provides baseline data for evaluating regional air quality trends and the influence of urban and industrial sources from the Midwest and Northeast.
Frequently asked questions
Huntington Wildlife Forest is located in Newcomb, Essex County, New York, within the Adirondack Park. The address is Huntington Wildlife Forest, Newcomb, NY 12852.
As a background air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) to assess regional air quality and long-range transport of pollutants.
The station is operated by Mactec, Inc., which reports data to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for criteria pollutants and monitoring methods.
The Adirondack region is sensitive to acid rain and nitrogen deposition. Air monitoring helps track ecosystem recovery and assess the effectiveness of emissions reduction policies under the Clean Air Act.
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