Overview
Medford - Harry & David is an operational air monitoring station in Medford, Oregon, United States. It contributes to ambient air quality surveillance under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network.
Medford - Harry & David is an air monitoring station located at BEAR CREEK CORP 2518 S PACIFIC HWY, Medford, Oregon, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the national air quality monitoring infrastructure, tracking criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to support public health and regulatory compliance. As a station within the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), this site follows standardized protocols for siting, instrumentation, and data reporting. Typical monitoring includes ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters such as wind speed and direction. The station's location in Jackson County provides representative sampling for the Rogue Valley region. The data collected at Medford - Harry & David supports local and state air quality management programs, including attainment status determinations under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Continuous monitoring helps track trends, inform public health advisories, and guide emission reduction strategies in southern Oregon.
Environmental context
The Rogue Valley, where Medford is situated, experiences air quality challenges from wildfire smoke, woodstove emissions, and transportation sources. The station's placement near Bear Creek and a major highway (Pacific Highway) allows for monitoring of both urban and industrial influences. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants and meteorological data, ensuring representative siting for community exposure assessment. Reporting continuity through the AQS network supports long-term trend analysis and regulatory compliance.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at BEAR CREEK CORP 2518 S PACIFIC HWY, Medford, Oregon, United States.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the station typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters.
The station provides continuous data used for NAAQS attainment determinations, public health advisories, and emission reduction strategies in the Rogue Valley region.
Air monitoring stations like this one operate under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for siting, instrumentation, and data reporting to ensure consistency and reliability.
Medford faces air quality challenges from wildfire smoke, woodstove emissions, and transportation. Monitoring helps track trends, protect public health, and guide local air quality policies.
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