1193486 - Community Air Monitoring: A Roundtable Discussion on Successes and Challenges

Members of a community are often curious or concerned about their local air quality and how it can impact health outcomes. To help address these questions and concerns, federal and state governments have awarded tens of millions of dollars to support local efforts for air quality monitoring and the promotion of partnerships among stakeholder groups. Community-based organizations and tribal governments are at the forefront of these partnerships, serving as the voice for residents. They lead conversations around air pollution source identification and prioritization, as well as the development and implementation of air monitoring programs. The data collected from these monitoring programs will be important for developing an accurate picture of the sources and their impacts. To help ensure the quality of the data, technical professionals can provide guidance on the appropriate monitoring and reporting methodologies and technologies to achieve the desired objectives.

Join us in a roundtable discussion with technical representatives engaged in the development and communication of air monitoring technology being used in communities. \We will talk about program successes and challenges and reflect on how far programs have come since inception and share perspectives of what lies ahead.