This web site provides public access to real-time and historical air quality information collected by the Forest Service. These data are used to monitor air quality conditions in and near Forest Service managed lands with the goal of protecting, and where necessary, working to improve visibility and other resources affected by air pollution.

Daily image archives and historical image galleries depict air quality conditions from national forests throughout the United States.

Further information on air pollution causes and effects, air quality monitoring goals and methodologies, plus links to other sites of interest are also provided.

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Air Resource Specialists, Inc. created this Web site for the USDA-Forest Service Air Program. The Forest Service is the copyright owner of all provided images. Any commercial use or duplication of this material without prior approval or licensing is forbidden. Use of the provided images should reference the USDA-Forest Service Air Monitoring Program.