NPS Air

@NPSAir

The Air Resources Division coordinates the National Park Service air quality health advisory program for ozone and particulate matter.

Denver, Colorado
Joined July 2012

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  1. ADVISORY: advisory is in affect at today. Levels are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups.

  2. Reducing air pollution at home will help parks have clean air too!

  3. Pay attention to air quality and other safety advisories to stay safe while enjoying your National Parks.

  4. In reply to

    . For the secondary ozone standard we support a W126 level of 7-9ppm-hrs

  5. If air quality is forecast to be Code Orange or higher, avoid heavy jobs like mulching.

  6. Some parks like and tweet advisories using to let people know when the AQI is elevated

  7. In reply to

    . We support a protective secondary ozone standard for ecosystem health!

  8. Exploring nature is great for physical and mental health.

  9. Check out the NPS air quality webcam network: live photos and air quality data!

  10. . To protect yourself while working outside check hourly smoke predictions at

  11. Smoke from increasing wildfires in some parts of the U.S. can affect respiratory health.

  12. .: Take more frequent breaks and pay attention to symptoms. Check the AQI.

  13. .: If you can see or smell smoke, cut back on your activity outdoors.

  14. You may want to hold off your biggest hike of the year on a poor air quality day. Parks have many options.

  15. Parks are great places to hike, run, bike, kayak, and play!

  16. Air pollution travels to parks. Even some "natural" parks have air quality conditions more typical of cities!

  17. RT → NWS: RT EPAlive: Did you know that AQI forecasts can help you reduce your pollution exposure.

  18. On most days, you CAN exercise outside - even when air quality's not the best. Just make a few simple changes.

  19. In reply to

    . Clean air for parks means clean air for surrounding communities too!

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