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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions in protected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility. Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, ACAD ranked 87 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1). 0 3 6 9 12 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan μg m 3 2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime of the site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site. 3 6 9 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 Year μg m 3 Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at ACAD on a monthly average basis (left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right). 0 2 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Month μg m 3 Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years) 0 2 4 6 8 2014-07-07 μg m 3 species sea.salt soil.dust black.carbon organic.matter nitrate sulfate Dirtiest Day Species Common Sources sea.salt Ocean spray soil.dust Construction, agriculture, wind black.carbon Diesel engines, fires organic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stoves nitrate Fertilizer, livestock sulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism 1

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Page 1: Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report ... · IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions in protectedareas. IMPROVEmeasuresparticlesintheair,whichreducevisibility

IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, ACADranked 87 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

0

3

6

9

12

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

3

6

9

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at ACAD on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

2

4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

2

4

6

8

2014−07−07

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

Page 2: Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report ... · IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions in protectedareas. IMPROVEmeasuresparticlesintheair,whichreducevisibility

IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Agua Tibia (AGTI) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,AGTI ranked 108 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

3

6

9

12

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

4

8

12

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at AGTI on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

2

4

6

8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0.0

2.5

5.0

7.5

10.0

2014−06−07

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

Page 3: Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report ... · IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions in protectedareas. IMPROVEmeasuresparticlesintheair,whichreducevisibility

IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Badlands (BADL) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,BADL ranked 62 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

2.5

5.0

7.5

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BADL on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

1

2

3

4

5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

3

6

9

12

2014−07−19

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

Page 4: Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report ... · IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions in protectedareas. IMPROVEmeasuresparticlesintheair,whichreducevisibility

IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Barrier Lake (BALA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,BALA ranked 37 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

0

5

10

15

20

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

2

4

6

2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BALA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

1

2

3

4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

5

10

15

2014−07−16

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

Page 5: Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report ... · IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions in protectedareas. IMPROVEmeasuresparticlesintheair,whichreducevisibility

IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Mount Baldy (BALD) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,BALD ranked 38 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

0

5

10

15

20

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

2

4

6

8

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BALD on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

1

2

3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

5

10

15

20

25

2014−10−29

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

Page 6: Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report ... · IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions in protectedareas. IMPROVEmeasuresparticlesintheair,whichreducevisibility

IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Bandelier (BAND) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,BAND ranked 60 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

2

4

6

8

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

2

4

6

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BAND on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

1

2

3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

2

4

6

8

2014−10−08

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

Page 7: Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report ... · IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions in protectedareas. IMPROVEmeasuresparticlesintheair,whichreducevisibility

IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Big Bend (BIBE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, BIBEranked 130 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

0

5

10

15

20

25

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

2.5

5.0

7.5

10.0

12.5

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BIBE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

2

4

6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

5

10

15

2014−04−14

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

Page 8: Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report ... · IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions in protectedareas. IMPROVEmeasuresparticlesintheair,whichreducevisibility

IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Birmingham (BIRM) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,BIRM ranked 161 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

10

20

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

10

20

30

2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BIRM on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

5

10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

10

20

30

2014−07−01

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

Page 9: Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report ... · IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions in protectedareas. IMPROVEmeasuresparticlesintheair,whichreducevisibility

IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Bliss (BLIS) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, BLISranked 46 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

0

20

40

60

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

2

4

6

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BLIS on a monthly average basis (left)and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

1

2

3

4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

20

40

60

2014−09−20

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

Page 10: Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report ... · IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions in protectedareas. IMPROVEmeasuresparticlesintheair,whichreducevisibility

IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Blue Mounds (BLMO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,BLMO ranked 126 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

0

10

20

30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

5

10

15

2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BLMO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

2

4

6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

10

20

30

2014−03−06

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

Page 11: Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report ... · IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions in protectedareas. IMPROVEmeasuresparticlesintheair,whichreducevisibility

IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Bosque del Apache (BOAP) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, BOAP ranked 92 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

0

4

8

12

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

2

4

6

8

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BOAP on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

2

4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

2

4

6

2014−06−13

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

Page 12: Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report ... · IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions in protectedareas. IMPROVEmeasuresparticlesintheair,whichreducevisibility

IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Boulder Lake (BOLA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,BOLA ranked 21 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

2

4

6

2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BOLA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

1

2

3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

3

6

9

2014−07−19

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

Page 13: Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report ... · IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions in protectedareas. IMPROVEmeasuresparticlesintheair,whichreducevisibility

IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Bondville (BOND) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,BOND ranked 155 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

0

10

20

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

5

10

15

20

25

2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BOND on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0.0

2.5

5.0

7.5

10.0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

10

20

2014−02−13

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

Page 14: Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report ... · IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions in protectedareas. IMPROVEmeasuresparticlesintheair,whichreducevisibility

IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Boundary Waters (BOWA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, BOWA ranked 56 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

0

5

10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

2.5

5.0

7.5

10.0

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BOWA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

1

2

3

4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

5

10

2014−11−22

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

Page 15: Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report ... · IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions in protectedareas. IMPROVEmeasuresparticlesintheair,whichreducevisibility

IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Bryce Canyon (BRCA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,BRCA ranked 25 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

0

2

4

6

8

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

2

4

6

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BRCA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

1

2

3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

2

4

6

2014−09−11

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Bridger (BRID) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, BRIDranked 15 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

0.0

2.5

5.0

7.5

10.0

12.5

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

0.0

2.5

5.0

7.5

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BRID on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

1

2

3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

3

6

9

2014−07−19

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

Page 17: Acadia (ACAD) 2014 Site Report ... · IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions in protectedareas. IMPROVEmeasuresparticlesintheair,whichreducevisibility

IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Brigantine (BRIG) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,BRIG ranked 135 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

5

10

15

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

5

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µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BRIG on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−02−07

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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BRIS (BRIS) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, BRISranked 151 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

3

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12

2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BRIS on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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7.5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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2014−08−03

µgm

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species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Bridgton (BRMA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,BRMA ranked 89 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2.5

5.0

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10.0

12.5

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

5

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2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BRMA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2

4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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3

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7.5

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12.5

2014−07−25

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

BYIS (BYIS) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, BYISranked 163 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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60

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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30

2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at BYIS on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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20

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2014−11−01

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3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Casco Bay (CABA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,CABA ranked 109 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

4

8

12

16

2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at CABA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2

4

6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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5.0

7.5

2014−07−07

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Cabinet Mountains (CABI) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, CABI ranked 48 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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15

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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8

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µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at CABI on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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1

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3

4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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25

2014−07−19

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species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Cape Cod Natl Seashore (CACO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IM-PROVE network, CACO ranked 111 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (thecleanest site is ranked 1).

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10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

4

8

12

16

2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at CACO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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5.0

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10.0

2014−07−04

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Caney Creek (CACR) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,CACR ranked 142 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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20

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

5

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20

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at CACR on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0.0

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7.5

10.0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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2014−07−13

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Canyonlands (CANY) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,CANY ranked 33 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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7.5

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µgm

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

2

4

6

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at CANY on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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1

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3

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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4

6

2014−08−09

µgm

3

species

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Capitol Reef (CAPI) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,CAPI ranked 31 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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6

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

1

2

3

4

5

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at CAPI on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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3

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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4

2014−09−11

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3

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Cedar Bluff (CEBL) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,CEBL ranked 121 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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10

2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at CEBL on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2014−04−02

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species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Chassahowitzka (CHAS) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, CHAS ranked 139 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at CHAS on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2014−12−13

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species

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Chiracahua (CHIR) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,CHIR ranked 79 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at CHIR on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−04−26

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soil.dust

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organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Cloud Peak (CLPE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,CLPE ranked 14 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at CLPE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−07−01

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Cohutta (COHU) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,COHU ranked 128 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at COHU on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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9

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2014−03−15

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soil.dust

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organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Columbia Gorge East (CORI) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, CORI ranked 103 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at CORI on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2014−09−17

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3

species

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Crescent Lake (CRES) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,CRES ranked 86 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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7.5

2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at CRES on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2014−02−07

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3

species

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Crater Lake (CRLA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,CRLA ranked 9 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at CRLA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Craters of the Moon (CRMO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, CRMO ranked 35 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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µgm

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at CRMO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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2014−07−19

µgm

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species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Denali (DENA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, DENAranked 1 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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5

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µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at DENA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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1.5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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9

2014−05−26

µgm

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species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Dome Land (DOME) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,DOME ranked 113 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

2.5

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7.5

10.0

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at DOME on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2014−06−16

µgm

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species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Dolly Sods (DOSO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,DOSO ranked 118 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at DOSO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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10.0

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2014−08−06

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species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Douglas (DOUG) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,DOUG ranked 157 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at DOUG on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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2014−03−12

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Egbert (EGBE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, EGBEranked 119 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at EGBE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−11−16

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sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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El Dorado Springs (ELDO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, ELDO ranked 144 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at ELDO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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2014−07−13

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Ellis (ELLI) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, ELLIranked 137 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

4

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16

2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at ELLI on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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5.0

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2014−07−22

µgm

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species

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Everglades (EVER) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,EVER ranked 115 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

2.5

5.0

7.5

10.0

12.5

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at EVER on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−07−31

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Flathead (FLAT) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, FLATranked 32 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

0.0

2.5

5.0

7.5

10.0

2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at FLAT on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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4

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2014−07−19

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

FLTO (FLTO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, FLTOranked 16 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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5

2012 2014Year

µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at FLTO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2014−07−19

µgm

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species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Ft Peck (FOPE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, FOPEranked 66 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at FOPE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−07−19

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soil.dust

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organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

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1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Fresno (FRES) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, FRESranked 162 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at FRES on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2014−01−02

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black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Frostburg Reservoir (FRRE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, FRRE ranked 136 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at FRRE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−12−22

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black.carbon

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nitrate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Gates of the Arctic (GAAR) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, GAAR ranked 3 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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2008 2010 2012 2014Year

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at GAAR on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−08−12

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Gates of the Mountains (GAMO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IM-PROVE network, GAMO ranked 7 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (thecleanest site is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at GAMO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Gila (GICL) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, GICLranked 57 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at GICL on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−05−17

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nitrate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Glacier (GLAC) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, GLACranked 82 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at GLAC on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−07−19

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sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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Great Basin (GRBA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,GRBA ranked 30 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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µgm

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at GRBA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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6

2014−09−20

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species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Great Gulf (GRGU) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,GRGU ranked 69 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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12.5

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at GRGU on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−07−25

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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Great River Bluffs (GRRI) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, GRRI ranked 122 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at GRRI on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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8

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2014−02−13

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3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Great Sand Dunes (GRSA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, GRSA ranked 53 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at GRSA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−06−16

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species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Great Smoky Mtns (GRSM) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, GRSM ranked 131 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at GRSM on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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10.0

2014−08−06

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black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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Guadalupe Mountains (GUMO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IM-PROVE network, GUMO ranked 117 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (thecleanest site is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at GUMO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−04−26

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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Haleakala HACR (HACR) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, HACR ranked 4 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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2008 2010 2012 2014Year

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at HACR on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−02−13

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organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Grand Canyon (HANC) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,HANC ranked 49 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at HANC on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−08−09

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Hawaii Volcanoes (HAVO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, HAVO ranked 51 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at HAVO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−11−10

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nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Hells Canyon (HECA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,HECA ranked 47 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at HECA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−08−09

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nitrate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Hercules-Glades (HEGL) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, HEGL ranked 134 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at HEGL on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−03−09

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Hoover (HOOV) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, HOOVranked 29 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at HOOV on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−07−28

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organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Ike’s Backbone (IKBA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,IKBA ranked 72 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at IKBA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−03−27

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Isle Royale (ISLE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,ISLE ranked 65 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at ISLE on a monthly average basis (left)and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−11−22

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organic.matter

nitrate

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Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Jarbidge (JARB) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,JARB ranked 42 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at JARB on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−07−19

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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James River (JARI) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,JARI ranked 148 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at JARI on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Joshua Tree (JOSH) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,JOSH ranked 88 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at JOSH on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−05−11

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nitrate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Kaiser (KAIS) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, KAISranked 43 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

0.0

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at KAIS on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−07−31

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nitrate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Kalmiopsis (KALM) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,KALM ranked 67 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at KALM on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−07−01

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organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Lava Beds (LABE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,LABE ranked 22 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at LABE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−08−03

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species

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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Lake Sugema (LASU) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,LASU ranked 141 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at LASU on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−03−06

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soil.dust

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nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Lassen Volcanic (LAVO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, LAVO ranked 52 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at LAVO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−08−06

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organic.matter

nitrate

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Linville Gorge (LIGO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,LIGO ranked 133 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at LIGO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−03−27

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Londonderry (LOND) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,LOND ranked 110 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

3

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12

2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at LOND on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−07−25

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species

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black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Lostwood (LOST) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,LOST ranked 100 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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7.5

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at LOST on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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organic.matter

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Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites inthe IMPROVE network, LTCC ranked 94 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year(the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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5

2014Year

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at LTCC on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−08−06

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LYEB (LYEB) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, LYEBranked 81 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at LYEB on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Mammoth Cave (MACA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, MACA ranked 146 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at MACA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Makah Indian Reservation (MAKA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in theIMPROVE network, MAKA ranked 45 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year(the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at MAKA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−06−13

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Martha’s Vineyard (MAVI) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, MAVI ranked 120 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at MAVI on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Meadview (MEAD) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,MEAD ranked 61 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at MEAD on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Medicine Lake (MELA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,MELA ranked 80 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at MELA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Mesa Verde (MEVE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,MEVE ranked 26 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at MEVE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Mingo (MING) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, MINGranked 156 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at MING on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Mount Hood (MOHO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,MOHO ranked 10 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at MOHO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−09−17

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soil.dust

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Mohawk Mountain (MOMO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, MOMO ranked 105 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at MOMO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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soil.dust

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nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Monture (MONT) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,MONT ranked 24 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at MONT on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Moosehorn (MOOS) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,MOOS ranked 73 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at MOOS on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−07−01

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Mount Rainier (MORA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, MORA ranked 41 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at MORA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Mount Zirkel (MOZI) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,MOZI ranked 18 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at MOZI on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Nebraska (NEBR) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,NEBR ranked 93 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at NEBR on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2014−07−04

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nitrate

sulfate

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North Absaroka (NOAB) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, NOAB ranked 11 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at NOAB on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−07−19

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North Cascades (NOCA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, NOCA ranked 13 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at NOCA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Northern Cheyenne (NOCH) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, NOCH ranked 54 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at NOCH on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Okefenokee (OKEF) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,OKEF ranked 143 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at OKEF on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Olympic (OLYM) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,OLYM ranked 44 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at OLYM on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Organ Pipe (ORPI) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,ORPI ranked 98 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at ORPI on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Owens Valley (OWVL) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,OWVL ranked 85 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at OWVL on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Pack Monadnock Summit (PACK) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in theIMPROVE network, PACK ranked 84 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year(the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at PACK on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Pasayten (PASA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,PASA ranked 8 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at PASA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Petrified Forest (PEFO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,PEFO ranked 58 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

2.5

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10.0

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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µgm

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at PEFO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−03−27

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sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Penobscot (PENO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,PENO ranked 106 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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15

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

3

6

9

2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at PENO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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4

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0

5

10

15

2014−02−01

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Phoenix (PHOE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,PHOE ranked 159 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

5

10

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20

2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at PHOE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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5

10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

10

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2014−05−11

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Phoenix (PHOE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,PHOE ranked 160 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

10

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30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

5

10

15

2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at PHOE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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2014−05−11

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

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Pinnacles (PINN) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,PINN ranked 95 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

2.5

5.0

7.5

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

5

10

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at PINN on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

1

2

3

4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

2

4

6

2014−06−07

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Proctor Research Center (PMRF) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IM-PROVE network, PMRF ranked 91 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (thecleanest site is ranked 1).

0

5

10

15

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

5

10

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20

25

2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at PMRF on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

2

4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0.0

2.5

5.0

7.5

10.0

2014−07−13

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Point Reyes (PORE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,PORE ranked 124 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

0

5

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15

20

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

2.5

5.0

7.5

10.0

12.5

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at PORE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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1

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4

5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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8

12

2014−09−05

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Presque Isle (PRIS) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,PRIS ranked 90 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked1).

3

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9

12

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

4

8

12

2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at PRIS on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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1

2

3

4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0.0

2.5

5.0

7.5

2014−08−03

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Puget Sound (PUSO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,PUSO ranked 116 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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15

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

4

8

12

16

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at PUSO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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4

6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

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10

15

2014−11−19

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Quaker City (QUCI) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,QUCI ranked 153 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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20

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

5

10

15

20

2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at QUCI on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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6

9

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

5

10

2014−07−13

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Quabbin Reservoir (QURE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, QURE ranked 99 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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12

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at QURE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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5.0

7.5

2014−07−07

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Queen Valley (QUVA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,QUVA ranked 107 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at QUVA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−05−11

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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San Rafael (RAFA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,RAFA ranked 96 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at RAFA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−04−17

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3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Redwood (REDW) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,REDW ranked 71 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at REDW on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−09−11

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species

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Cape Romain (ROMA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,ROMA ranked 150 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at ROMA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−07−28

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black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

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Rocky Mountain (ROMO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, ROMO ranked 36 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at ROMO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−07−19

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Salt Creek (SACR) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,SACR ranked 125 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SACR on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−04−26

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soil.dust

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organic.matter

nitrate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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San Gabriel (SAGA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,SAGA ranked 76 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SAGA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−06−22

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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San Gorgonio (SAGO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,SAGO ranked 102 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SAGO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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9

2014−04−17

µgm

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Saguaro (SAGU) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, SAGUranked 104 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SAGU on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−05−11

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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St. Marks (SAMA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,SAMA ranked 147 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SAMA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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10

2014−04−23

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sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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San Pedro Parks (SAPE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, SAPE ranked 28 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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12

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SAPE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2014−07−01

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species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Saguaro West (SAWE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,SAWE ranked 112 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SAWE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−07−25

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species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Sawtooth (SAWT) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,SAWT ranked 17 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SAWT on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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2014−07−16

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3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

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Seney (SENE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, SENEranked 68 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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12

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µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SENE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2014−06−28

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sea.salt

soil.dust

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organic.matter

nitrate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Sequoia (SEQU) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, SEQUranked 152 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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25

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SEQU on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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10.0

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2014−02−16

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soil.dust

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nitrate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Shenandoah (SHEN) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,SHEN ranked 123 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SHEN on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−08−06

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nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Shamrock Mine (SHMI) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, SHMI ranked 70 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SHMI on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−09−14

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Shining Rock (SHRO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,SHRO ranked 114 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SHRO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−07−01

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Sierra Ancha (SIAN) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,SIAN ranked 64 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SIAN on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−05−11

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nitrate

sulfate

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Simeonof (SIME) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, SIMEranked 50 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SIME on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−09−08

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soil.dust

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organic.matter

nitrate

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Sipsey (SIPS) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, SIPSranked 149 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SIPS on a monthly average basis (left)and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−05−26

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soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

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Snoqualamie Pass (SNPA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, SNPA ranked 27 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SNPA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−09−17

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soil.dust

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organic.matter

nitrate

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Starkey (STAR) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, STARranked 39 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at STAR on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2014−10−14

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nitrate

sulfate

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Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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Stilwell (STIL) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, STILranked 154 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at STIL on a monthly average basis (left)and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Sula (SULA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, SULAranked 5 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SULA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Swanquarter (SWAN) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,SWAN ranked 132 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SWAN on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Sycamore Canyon (SYCA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, SYCA ranked 101 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at SYCA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Tallgrass (TALL) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, TALLranked 138 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at TALL on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Thunder Basin (THBA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,THBA ranked 77 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at THBA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Theodore Roosevelt (THRO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, THRO ranked 74 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at THRO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Three Sisters (THSI) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,THSI ranked 20 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at THSI on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Tonto (TONT) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, TONTranked 97 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

2.5

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7.5

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at TONT on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Trapper Creek-Denali (TRCR) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, TRCR ranked 6 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at TRCR on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−05−02

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Trinity (TRIN) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network, TRINranked 40 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at TRIN on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Tuxedni (TUXE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,TUXE ranked NA of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at TUXE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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UL Bend (ULBE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,ULBE ranked 59 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at ULBE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Upper Buffalo (UPBU) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,UPBU ranked 129 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at UPBU on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Virgin Islands (VIIS) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,VIIS ranked 127 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at VIIS on a monthly average basis (left)and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−04−26

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Viking Lake (VILA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,VILA ranked 145 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at VILA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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Voyageurs (VOYA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,VOYA ranked 75 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at VOYA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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2014−07−31

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sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Washington DC (WASH) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, WASH ranked 158 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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25

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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20

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µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at WASH on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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3

6

9

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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20

2014−01−20

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Weminuche (WEMI) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,WEMI ranked 23 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2

4

6

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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3

4

5

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at WEMI on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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1

2

3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2

4

6

2014−03−30

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

White Mountain (WHIT) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, WHIT ranked 78 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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5

10

15

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

3

6

9

2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at WHIT on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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1

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3

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5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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3

6

9

12

2014−05−11

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

White Pass (WHPA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,WHPA ranked 2 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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5.0

7.5

10.0

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µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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2

4

6

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at WHPA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

1

2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2

4

6

8

2014−08−03

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Wheeler Peak (WHPE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,WHPE ranked 34 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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2

4

6

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

1

2

3

4

5

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at WHPE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

0

1

2

3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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1

2

3

4

2014−07−25

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

White River (WHRI) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,WHRI ranked 19 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

0

2

4

6

8

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

1

2

3

4

5

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at WHRI on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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1

2

3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2

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6

2014−07−19

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Wind Cave (WICA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,WICA ranked 63 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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30

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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4

6

8

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at WICA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2014−10−23

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Wichita Mountain (WIMO) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVEnetwork, WIMO ranked 140 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanestsite is ranked 1).

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15

20

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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8

12

16

2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at WIMO on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

µgm

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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2014−02−10

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3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Yellowstone Lake Maintenance Building (YELL) 2014 Site Report Compared to othersites in the IMPROVE network, YELL ranked 12 of 163 in average fine particle concentration forlast year (the cleanest site is ranked 1).

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10

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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6

8

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at YELL on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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1

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3

4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

3

6

9

2014−07−19

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Yosemite (YOSE) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,YOSE ranked 83 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

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40

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2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

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9

12

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

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Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at YOSE on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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3

Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

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30

2014−07−28

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1

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IMPROVE is a long-term monitoring program designed to understand visibility conditions inprotected areas. IMPROVE measures particles in the air, which reduce visibility.

Zion Canyon (ZICA) 2014 Site Report Compared to other sites in the IMPROVE network,ZICA ranked 55 of 163 in average fine particle concentration for last year (the cleanest site isranked 1).

2

4

6

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

µgm

3

2014 Daily Fine Particle Concentrations

The plot below shows the trend in annual average fine particle concentrations over the lifetime ofthe site. The shaded area indicates the range between the 10th and 90th percentile for the site.

2

4

6

2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014Year

µgm

3

Long Term Trend in Fine Particle Concentration

The plots below show the composition of particle pollution at ZICA on a monthly average basis(left) and for the day with the highest measured level of particle pollution for last year (right).

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1

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3

4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Month

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Average Monthly Particle Composition (Last 5 years)

0

2

4

2014−06−10

µgm

3

species

sea.salt

soil.dust

black.carbon

organic.matter

nitrate

sulfate

Dirtiest Day

Species Common Sourcessea.salt Ocean spraysoil.dust Construction, agriculture, windblack.carbon Diesel engines, firesorganic.matter Vehicles, fires, wood stovesnitrate Fertilizer, livestocksulfate Coal-fired power plants, volcanism

1