Moshannon State Forest Air Monitoring Station, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Moshannon State Forest is an air monitoring station located near S.B. Elliott State Park in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the U.S. EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is operational and contributes to the state's air quality surveillance. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Air Act and the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Pennsylvania track criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's location in a forested area provides background air quality data representative of regional conditions. As part of the Pennsylvania monitoring network, Moshannon State Forest helps assess air quality impacts from regional sources, including industrial activities and transportation. The data supports public health advisories and environmental policy decisions. The station's long-term operation ensures continuity in air quality records, aiding trend analysis and regulatory compliance.

The station is situated in a forested region of central Pennsylvania, an area influenced by both natural biogenic emissions and anthropogenic sources from nearby urban and industrial centers. Monitoring at this location helps characterize regional background air quality, which is essential for distinguishing local pollution from transported pollutants. The data supports the state's compliance with EPA standards and contributes to the broader understanding of air quality in the Appalachian region.