Woodlawn Beach Middle School Air Monitoring Station, Gulf Breeze, Florida

Woodlawn Beach Middle School Air Monitoring Station is located at 1500 Woodlawn Way in Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa County, Florida. Operated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Northwest District, this station is part of the state's ambient air monitoring network, which supports compliance with the U.S. EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Air Act and the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). In Florida, air monitoring stations like this one typically measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, but the station's location at a middle school suggests a focus on community-scale monitoring to assess local air quality impacts. Environmental monitoring at this station contributes to understanding air quality in the Gulf Breeze area, which is influenced by coastal conditions, traffic emissions, and regional industrial activities. Data from this station supports public health assessments and regulatory compliance, helping to protect the local community and environment. The station's role in the statewide network underscores its importance for tracking air quality trends and informing policy decisions.

The station's location in Gulf Breeze, a coastal community in the Florida Panhandle, places it in a region influenced by marine air masses, tourism, and nearby industrial sources. Air quality monitoring here helps assess the impact of local emissions from transportation and development, as well as regional transport of pollutants. The station's siting at a school provides representative data for sensitive populations, supporting the EPA's focus on community-scale monitoring.