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- Clearing the Air: DOEE's new Air Sensor Loan Program on Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm (virtual)
DOEE discussed our PurpleAir Monitoring Project, our new air sensor loan program. Through the Project, DOEE is loaning PurpleAir Monitors to District residents. These outdoor air quality monitors track and collect localized air quality data and provide residents with information about the air quality near where they live. Learn more about this program.
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Open House: Anacostia Freeway Near Road Station Air Monitor on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Near Road Air Monitor Station, 3621 Benning Road Northeast
We opened one of our stationary monitors to the public to show District residents a little about what our air quality monitoring team does every day. The Anacostia Freeway Near-Road monitoring station measures nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and PM 2.5 and is right next to I-295. Visitors had the chance to learn about the air quality monitoring equipment and speak to members of our monitoring team. - Clearing the Air: an Overview of DC's Air Monitoring Initiatives on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:00pm (virtual)
DOEE gave an overview of what we’ve been doing this year, like recent rulemakings and our hypermobile monitoring project, and provided info on our current and upcoming activities.
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Ribbon Cutting: Ward 8 Air Quality Monitor on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:00pm
Location: Bald Eagle Recreation Center, 100 Joliet Street Washington, DC 20032
The District has a new ambient air monitor at the Bald Eagle Rec Center, our first in Ward 8! DOEE held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for this monitor with our Director, Richard Jackson. Brenda Richardson, Coordinator of the Anacostia Parks & Community Collaborative and Dr. Amber A. Hewitt, Chief Equity Officer for the District Government, also provided remarks at the event.
- Community Meeting: Soliciting Input on Upcoming Mobile Air Quality Monitoring Project with Aclima (Phase II) on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 4:00pm
DOEE provided an overview of our upcoming mobile air quality monitoring project and requested public feedback on areas to focus on within the neighborhoods already designated for the project. The Air Quality Division is accepting feedback on the project through April 19th. - Informational Session on the New Draft Air Quality Permit for Fort Myer Construction Corporation on March 6, 2024
DOEE provided an overview of the new draft permit for Fort Myer Construction Corporation’s existing asphalt plant at 2001 5th Street NE, and how the requirements of this draft permit differ from the last permit. DOEE also informed participants on how District residents can provide public comment on the draft permit. - Community Meeting: Results of Hyperlocal Monitoring Pilot (Wards 5, 6 & 7) on November 16, 2023
- Community Meeting: Follow-Up Discussion on the Future Ward 8 Monitor on October 24, 2023
- Clearing the Air: Community Meeting on Planned Ward 8 Air Quality Monitor on June 29, 2023
DOEE is setting up a new ambient air quality monitoring station in Ward 8. We’d like to tell you about the new monitor, why we monitor air quality and get your feedback on the best location for the new monitor. - Launch of Mobile Community Air Monitoring Pilot Project with Aclima - May 25, 2023
- Public Screening of “Unbreathable: the Fight for Healthy Air” & Air Quality Discussion in partnership with Empower DC - May 5, 2023
- Public Meeting: Review of Air Quality Testing Results for National Engineering Products - February 7, 2023