Particle Pollution Resources and Air Monitoring Data

On this page, you can find links to current air quality information, both in Wisconsin and around the country. You can also find publications about particle pollution health effects and links to information about air quality watches and advisories. Finally, there are several technical documents related to particulate matter rules at both the state and federal levels.

Air Quality Forecasts and Monitoring Data

• Wisconsin's Air Quality Monitoring Network measures levels of several types of air pollution, including particle pollution.
• Today's air quality data around Wisconsin (Note: The air monitoring data will open in a new browser window.)
• AIRNOW [exit DNR] - U.S. EPA Web site that provides real-time particle pollution data, animated maps and particle pollution forecasts for most of the eastern United States

Particle Pollution Health Information

• Particle Pollution and Your Health [PDF 4.2MB]
• Air Quality Information for Health Professionals

Visit the Air Management educational resources page for more information.

Air Quality Watch/Air Quality Advisory Programs

• Air Quality Watches and Advisories -- Official Wisconsin DNR notification page. Note, the ozone monitoring season begins April 15.
• Ozone Action Days forecast across the United States [exit DNR]

Important Particle Pollution Documents

The following documents and links provide technical information on regulations, including proposed federal and state rules, information about particle pollution rule violations, and information on demonstrating compliance (attainment) with federal air quality standards.

Rule-making

• Final FR notice on 2006 PM standards [PDF, exit DNR]
• "Green sheet" documents submitted to the Natural Resources Board [PDF 553KB] outlining Wisconsin's adoption of provisions of the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR)
• "Green sheet" documents submitted to the Natural Resources Board [PDF 152KB] outlining a modification to the CAIR rules adopted in January 2007
• EPA Federal Register notices approving Wisconsin's Clean Air Interstate Rule, from July 31, 2007 [exit DNR] and October 16, 2007 [exit DNR]

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