Overview
PINNACLE STATE PARK is an NCORE air monitoring station in Steuben County, New York, operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. It provides continuous ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA's national monitoring n
PINNACLE STATE PARK is an air monitoring station located at 8301 Ackerson Road within Pinnacle State Park in Steuben County, New York. It is part of the NCORE (National Core) network, a US EPA program that establishes multi-pollutant monitoring sites to support air quality research and regulatory compliance. The station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and remains operational as of its latest sample date in September 2025. As an NCORE site, this station measures a comprehensive suite of criteria pollutants and atmospheric parameters, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5), ozone, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and meteorological variables. NCORE sites are designed to provide high-quality, long-term data for trend analysis, health studies, and policy evaluation. The station's location in a state park offers a representative background air quality measurement for the region, away from direct urban or industrial sources. The station plays a key role in New York's air quality monitoring network, contributing to the state's compliance with the Clean Air Act and supporting the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). Data from this site helps inform public health advisories, regulatory decisions, and scientific research on regional air pollution transport and climate interactions. Its continued operation ensures long-term continuity of critical air quality records for the Southern Tier region of New York.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a rural forested area within Pinnacle State Park, providing a baseline for regional air quality unaffected by local emission sources. This siting is representative of background conditions in the Northeastern United States, where long-range transport of pollutants from urban and industrial areas can influence local air quality. The NCORE designation ensures measurement of multiple pollutants and meteorological parameters, supporting studies on ozone formation, particulate matter composition, and atmospheric chemistry. Such data are essential for understanding the effectiveness of emission reduction policies and for modeling air quality under changing climate scenarios.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 8301 Ackerson Road within Pinnacle State Park in Steuben County, New York, United States.
As an NCORE site, it measures criteria pollutants including PM2.5, ozone, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as part of the EPA's NCORE network.
NCORE (National Core) is a US EPA program establishing multi-pollutant monitoring sites for long-term air quality research and regulatory compliance. These stations provide high-quality data for trend analysis and health studies.
Data from this station feeds into the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), supporting Clean Air Act compliance, public health advisories, and policy evaluation for regional air quality management.
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