Seeley Elementary School Air Monitoring Station, Seeley Lake, Montana

Seeley Elementary School is an air monitoring station located in Seeley Lake, Montana, United States. Operated under the oversight of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, this station contributes to the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. As a small-scale monitoring site, it plays a role in assessing local air quality conditions. The station operates within the framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as PM2.5, ozone, and nitrogen dioxide. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical rural monitoring stations in Montana focus on particulate matter and meteorological data to support health and environmental assessments. The station's last reported sample date is March 31, 2024, indicating ongoing data collection. Located in the Seeley Lake area, this station helps monitor air quality in a region influenced by seasonal wildfire smoke and residential wood burning. Its data supports public health advisories and regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act. The station's presence underscores the importance of localized monitoring in rural communities to address specific environmental challenges.

Seeley Lake is a rural community in western Montana, surrounded by forests and mountains. The area experiences seasonal wildfire smoke, which can significantly impact air quality, particularly during summer months. Residential wood burning in winter also contributes to particulate matter levels. Monitoring stations like Seeley Elementary School are essential for tracking these pollutants and informing public health responses. The station's siting near a school provides representative data for community exposure assessments.