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It's in the air: The ecological effects of nitrogen deposition in Rocky Mountain National Park

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Product Type: Science Feature

Year: 2006

Author(s): Baron, J. and J. Wilson

Pages: 2

Suggested Citation: Baron, J. and J. Wilson. 2006. It's in the air: The ecological effects of nitrogen deposition in Rocky Mountain National Park. http://www.fort.usgs.gov/Resources/Spotlight/ItsInTheAir/.

Abstract

U. S. National Parks are reserves of natural, healthy-functioning ecosystems supporting diverse animal and plant life, protected by law from the impacts of human-generated activities and pollution. However, encroaching development, overuse, and air- and waterborne contaminants from outside park boundaries are causing noticeable changes to water quality and ecosystem health and functioning...

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