Evansville, IN, April 22, 2022 – The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, in partnership with our area EPA Region 5 office, is launching an Air Sensor Loan Program.Â
EVPL has 10 handhelds, portable air sensor kits to check out. The portable AirBeam2 air sensor measures and maps particulate matter, also known as particle pollution, relative humidity, noise, and temperature.Â
“We are proud to be selected as a partner by the EPA,†EVPL Social Impact Research Manager Charles Sutton said. “By offering this Air Sensor Loan Program, we hope to raise awareness of our local air quality and to support our community in making strides toward improving our region’s human and environmental health.â€Â
The community can learn more about the air sensors first-hand from the EVPL Team Friday during Earth Day at Howell Wetlands and Saturday during Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s Party for the Planet.Â
In addition to the portable air sensors, mounted air sensors will be gathering data at three partnering sites: Wesselman Woods, the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, and North High School.Â
The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library has served our community for more than a century. With eight locations throughout Vanderburgh County, immediate access to hundreds of thousands of digital resources, and a dedicated team of library professionals, EVPL strives to create opportunities for you to discover, explore, and connect with youÂ
