What is the Air Quality Flag Program?
The EPA School Flag Program uses colored flags to show daily air quality based on the EPA’s Air Quality Index. It raises public awareness and helps organizations protect children from pollution on days with poor air quality. There are 75 Montana organizations—schools, clinics, non-profits, a library, and a fire department—that have adopted the program. Twenty-eight locations received Purple Air monitors to measure AQI, crucial since Montana has only 20 permanent stations. Over a thousand people have been trained to fly flags and to learn about the health impacts of climate change.
How to Join the Program.
EMAIL US AT : INFO@MONTANAHPHC.ORG.
We provide information, flags, and educational materials.
If you know a great school nurse or science teacher or other staff member at any school in Montana that might be interested, please let us know at info@montanahphc.org or 406-763-1006. If you know if a church, non-profit, or business that might be interested, let us know that too!