Matanuska-Susitna - Windblown Dust Events
(Photo by Glynn Cater)
Background
During times when the Matanuska River is low, windy weather suspends large amounts of silt (PM10) in the air. Several air quality alerts are issued each year in the spring and fall because of windblown dust events.
Resources
Projects By ADEC
Control Measures
- Dust and Potential Health Problems (PDF)
- Dust Education & Information
- PM2.5 and Potential Health Problems
- PM2.5 Education/Information
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