Overview
STERLING STATE PARK is an air monitoring station in Monroe County, Michigan, operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
STERLING STATE PARK is an air monitoring station located at 2800 State Park Road in Sterling State Park, Monroe County, Michigan. The station is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network and is operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Air Quality Division. It serves to monitor ambient air quality in the region, contributing to federal and state regulatory compliance. The station operates under the framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring requirements. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Michigan track criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's last reported sample date was December 31, 2020, indicating recent operational status. Sterling State Park is a popular recreational area on Lake Erie, and the monitoring station helps assess air quality impacts from nearby industrial sources and transportation corridors. Data from this station supports public health advisories and environmental management decisions in the Monroe County region. The station's location within a state park provides a representative background air quality measurement for the area.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Sterling State Park along the Lake Erie shoreline in southeastern Michigan. This region experiences a mix of urban and industrial influences from nearby Monroe and Detroit, as well as agricultural activities. Air monitoring in this context focuses on ozone and particulate matter, which can be affected by lake breezes and regional transport. The station's siting within a park provides a representative background measurement, helping to distinguish local sources from regional air quality patterns.
Frequently asked questions
STERLING STATE PARK is located at 2800 State Park Road in Sterling State Park, Monroe County, Michigan, United States.
Typical air monitoring stations in Michigan measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead as part of the EPA AQS network.
The station is operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Air Quality Division.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and is part of the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for ambient air quality monitoring and reporting.
Sterling State Park is a recreational area on Lake Erie, and monitoring helps assess air quality impacts from nearby industrial and urban sources, protecting public health and the environment.
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