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The University of Washington held an Advisory Group Meeting on October 3, 2025, focused on urban ultrafine particles (nano-particles) and their sources, including aviation-related emissions near areas like Sea-Tac Airport. The meeting aimed to foster dialogue, address knowledge gaps from the MOV-UP study, identify priority research questions, and guide scientific research on air quality monitoring. Advisors were asked to provide feedback on study design and methodology, with a time commitment including annual meetings and optional review of study outputs.

Meeting minutes from the UFP Advisory Group discussing research priorities for ultrafine particle health effects, mitigation strategies, and exposure reduction in aviation-impacted communities. Participants included University of Washington researchers, public health officials, school district representatives, and community leaders focusing on air quality and health impacts near Sea-Tac Airport.

A comprehensive study measuring ultrafine particles, lead, and other air pollutants from aviation emissions at Hanscom Field across four surrounding Massachusetts towns. The study found that UFP concentrations were up to two-fold higher at downwind sites and often exceeded WHO guidelines, with the highest impacts in Bedford and Lexington.

This document presents materials from a Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Monitoring Site Tour held in September 2025, covering the agency's mission to protect air quality across King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties. It outlines key programs including climate action planning, wood stove replacement, and diesel emissions reduction, with a focus on fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which accounts for 90% of cardiac and respiratory health risk from air pollution in the region. Note: this document relates to regional air quality monitoring and does not contain information about Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.

This 2025 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan, published by the Washington State Department of Ecology's Air Quality Program, outlines the state's ambient air quality monitoring network across Washington. Authored by Jill Schulte and released in June 2025, it provides regional office contact information and details the counties served by each of Ecology's four regional offices. Note: this document covers air quality monitoring statewide and does not contain content specifically related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.