Mono Shore Air Monitoring Station, Mono County, California

Mono Shore is an air monitoring station located along Highway 167 near the north shore of Mono Lake in Mono County, California. Operated by the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station collects ambient air quality data, with the most recent sample recorded on June 30, 2025. As a rural monitoring site in the Great Basin region, it likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and possibly meteorological parameters. The station's location near Mono Lake, a unique saline lake ecosystem, makes it valuable for assessing air quality impacts on sensitive environments. Mono Shore contributes to the understanding of regional air quality trends in eastern California, an area influenced by both local sources and long-range transport. Its data supports the Great Basin Unified APCD's efforts to protect public health and the environment, particularly in a region with significant natural and recreational value.

Mono Shore operates in the Great Basin region of California, characterized by arid climate, high elevation, and unique ecosystems like Mono Lake. Air quality here can be affected by dust from dry lake beds, wildfires, and transported pollutants from urban areas. The station's monitoring helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports studies on visibility and ecosystem health in this sensitive area.