Following the fire near Dorena last summer and its impact on air quality, the South Lane School District purchased two PurpleAir sensors to enhance the existing air quality monitors in and around Cottage Grove. These PurpleAir sensors provide real-time air quality data, allowing communities to effectively track air pollution.

One of the sensors has been installed at Dorena School to monitor the Air Quality Index (AQI) and has been operational since January. The district is currently working on displaying this sensor's data on the reader board at Dorena School. The second sensor will be installed at London School in the coming months. This addition will offer the Cottage Grove community more localized air quality information, helping residents stay informed.

The data collected from these sensors is available to the public here.