Overview
Red Lake Nation DNR is an operational air monitoring station in Beltrami County, Minnesota, reporting to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Red Lake Nation DNR is an air monitoring station located at 15761 High School Drive in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. Operated under the oversight of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality, this station is part of the broader national air quality monitoring infrastructure. As a tribal nation facility, it plays a role in ensuring representative air quality data for the Red Lake Nation area. The station operates within the framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. Monitoring stations like this one typically measure a subset of these pollutants, along with meteorological parameters, to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The facility's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating recent active monitoring. Environmental monitoring in this region is significant due to the presence of the Red Lake Nation, where air quality can be affected by local sources such as biomass burning, industrial activities, and transportation. The station provides essential data for public health protection and regulatory compliance, supporting community awareness and environmental justice efforts. Its location in a rural area adds to the spatial representativeness of the monitoring network.
Environmental context
The Red Lake Nation area in northern Minnesota experiences a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers, influencing pollutant dispersion and formation. Local air quality concerns may include particulate matter from wildfires and residential wood burning, as well as ozone during summer months. The station's siting in a tribal community supports environmental equity by providing data for a population often underrepresented in monitoring networks. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters, though speciation monitoring may be limited.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 15761 High School Drive in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States, within the Red Lake Nation tribal area.
The station is operated under the oversight of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality, with reporting to the US EPA Air Quality System.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Air monitoring in tribal areas ensures representative data for communities that may be disproportionately affected by pollution, supporting environmental justice and public health protection.
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