Potential impact of acid precipitation and poor air quality on the resources of Acadia National Park
Andersen JL. 1984. Potential impact of acid precipitation and poor air quality on the resources of Acadia National Park. OSS 85-1. National Park Service. Boston, MA
Describes potential impacts acid precipitation and poor air quality may be having on the resources of Acadia National Park. Cites many species that may be good indicators of environmental quality and are important to monitor. Includes excellent bibliographies for each section. Notes thorough baseline surveys of all species in the park are needed. Species of particular priority include bryophytes, fungi, algae, aquatic insects, aquatic plants, amphibians, invertebrates, and plankton as they are sensitive to pollution and would be useful early indicators. Andersen recommends research should focus on species shifts in habitats.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Andersen, Janet
- Date of Issue
- 1984-06
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- ACAD
- Keywords
- Acadia National Park, Acid Rain, Air Quality, Algae, Amphibians (Amphibia), Aquatic, Chemistry, Crustaceans (Crustacea), Fish, Frogs & Toads (Anura), Fungi, Indicator Species, Insects (Insecta), Invertebrates, Lichen, Liverworts (Hepaticopsida), Mosses (Musci), pH, Plankton, Plants, Precipitation, Salamanders (Caudata), Spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum), Water Quality