Acid Deposition

Information resources on acidic deposition in the United States.

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Acid Rain, Atmospheric Deposition, and Precipitation Chemistry USGS Atmospheric Deposition Program The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is the lead federal agency for the monitoring of wet atmospheric deposition (chemical constituents deposited from the atmosphere via rain, sleet, and snow) in the
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2. National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP)

US federal-state-NGO cooperative effort operating a national precipitation monitoring network to observe geographic and temporal trends in acidity, mercury, and other attributes. Includes data, maps, and meeting announcements.

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Monitoring our changing Chemical Climate. The NADP has been monitoring precipitation chemistry since 1978. The NTN provides a long-term record of the acids, nutrients, and base cations in U.S. precipitation. The MDN provides data on the geographic distributions and trends of mercury in
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3. The Acid Rain Report

Student-created site discusses the causes, effects, geographic distribution, and possible solutions for acid rain.

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An acid rain page created by a student to help other students. Includes the causes, effects and solutions of acid rain as well as information on global acid rain problems and a little bit on how acid rain happens. Includes informative pictures and links to other acid rain pages.
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4. PPRP Atmospheric Deposition Measurement and Analysis

Information about and from regional acid deposition monitoring programs in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (USA).

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Chesapeake Bay resource center of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources provides information on the Chesapeake Bay.
This page has been renamed. Please correct your bookmark and click the link below to go to the correct page. Atmospheric Deposition Measurement and Analysis Over the past 20 years, numerous atmospheric deposition monitoring programs have been, and continue to be, conducted by various

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5. What is Acid Rain and What Causes It?

A discussion of the causes and effects of acid rain, and possible policy solutions.

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6. UK Acid Waters Monitoring Network

Monitors the ecological impact of acid deposition in areas of the United Kingdom believed to be sensitive to acidification.

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UK Acid Waters Monitoring Network The United Kingdom Acid Waters Monitoring Network (UK AWMN), funded by a led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, was established in 1988 to monitor the chemical and ecological impact of acid deposition in areas of the UK believed to be
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7. US EPA Acid Rain Program

About EPA efforts reduce electric utilities' emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, the pollutants responsible for acid deposition. The program includes a system of tradable SO2 emissions allowances.

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The overall goal of the Acid Rain Program is to achieve significant environmental and public health benefits through reductions in emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) and nitrogen oxides (NO x )—the . To achieve this goal at the lowest cost to society, the program employs both traditional and
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8. US EPA - Acid Rain

Information about causes and effects, how acid rain is measured, and what is being done to solve the problem. Includes activities for students.

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The following links offer additional information on state and national data and statistics, acid rain legislation, and U.S. and international initiatives.
Acid rain is a serious environmental problem that affects large parts of the United States and Canada. Acid rain is particularly damaging to lakes, streams, and forests and the plants and animals that live in these ecosystems. This Web site provides information about the following: You can also

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9. Freshwater Umbrella

Research programme of applied science projects to aid DEFRA make policy decisions concerned with air pollution, acid rain, and the effects on freshwater systems in the UK.

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