Overview
The Kickapoo Tribe of Indians of the Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas operates an Air Monitoring Station at 1107 Goldfinch Road in Brown County, Kansas. This station is part of the U.S. EPA's ambient air quality monitoring network, reporting to Mactec,
The Kickapoo Tribe of Indians of the Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas operates an Air Monitoring Station located at 1107 Goldfinch Road in Brown County, Kansas. This facility is part of the broader U.S. EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors ambient air quality across the United States. The station serves the Kickapoo Reservation and surrounding areas, contributing to the national understanding of air pollution levels. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Air Act, which mandates monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical tribal air monitoring stations focus on particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and ozone, often using Federal Reference Methods (FRM) or Federal Equivalent Methods (FEM). The last reported sample date was July 4, 2023, indicating recent operational activity. This monitoring station plays a critical role in assessing air quality on tribal lands, which are often underserved by state monitoring networks. Data from this station helps inform local health advisories and supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location in rural Kansas provides valuable baseline data away from major urban industrial sources, contributing to a comprehensive national air quality picture.
Environmental context
The Kickapoo Reservation in northeastern Kansas is situated in a rural agricultural region, where air quality is influenced by farming activities, including pesticide application and dust from tilling, as well as occasional wildfires. The station's siting is representative of background conditions, providing data on regional transport of pollutants. Monitoring here helps detect long-range transport of ozone and particulate matter from distant urban and industrial sources, supporting the EPA's goal of protecting public health and the environment in tribal communities.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1107 Goldfinch Road in Brown County, Kansas, on the Kickapoo Reservation.
As a U.S. EPA AQS station, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and possibly meteorological parameters, though specific parameters are not publicly listed.
The station is operated by the Kickapoo Tribe of Indians of the Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas, with reporting to Mactec, Inc.
Air monitoring on tribal lands is governed by the U.S. Clean Air Act and the EPA's Tribal Authority Rule, which allows tribes to implement air quality programs. Stations typically follow EPA monitoring methods and quality assurance procedures.
Air monitoring helps protect the health of tribal members by tracking pollutants from local agricultural activities and regional transport. It also supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards and informs community health advisories.
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