Clouds above Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve
Clouds above Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve. 
Credit: Rowie Hawley/DCCEEW
Air program objectives

Our air program focuses on understanding current air quality, its impacts and how air quality changes over time.

OEH scientist checking a dust watch monitoring station in Gunnedah
OEH scientist checking a dust watch monitoring station in Gunnedah. 
Credit: S Cottrell/DPE
History of air quality monitoring and reporting

We have monitored and reported on air quality in New South Wales since 1951. Our network of air quality monitoring stations, cutting edge atmospheric research and insights continue to evolve.

Clear skies over Sydney indicating low pollution
Clear skies over Sydney indicating low pollution. 
Credit: B Peters/DPE
New South Wales Clean Air Strategy

This strategy presents a whole of government approach to improve air quality and protect communities across New South Wales.

A scientific instrument, called an infrared spectrometer, in a laboratory
A scientific instrument, called an infrared spectrometer, in a laboratory. 
Credit: Simone Cottrell/DCCEEW
Air quality research

Our research program underpins our understanding of air quality and informs our related policies and programs.