3004423 - Advancements in Community-Led Air Quality Monitoring: Fostering Environmental Equity, Ensuring Quality Assurance & Using Data for Change

This session explores how partnerships with environmental justice organizers, municipalities, and technology are revolutionizing community-led air quality monitoring by addressing two critical challenges: quality assurance and translating data into meaningful action. JustAir’s air quality management platform enhances low-cost sensor networks with quality assurance measures including data recovery, incident detection, maintenance logs, and public transparency. Discussion will explore how decisionmakers determine which air quality metrics matter most when creating public comment and reports, how to engage residents, and how to use data to make decisions. The panel will also highlight environmental justice perspectives and data-driven strategies that are increasingly relevant at state and local levels. Drawing from diverse viewpoints, participants will share best practices, lessons learned, and practical tools for creating healthier environments through collaborative air monitoring initiatives.