Air quality in the national parks : a summary of findings from the National Park Service Air Quality Research and Monitoring Program
O'Leary D and Energy and Resource Consultants Inc. 1988. Air quality in the national parks : a summary of findings from the National Park Service Air Quality Research and Monitoring Program. Natural resources report. 88-1. National Park Service, Air Quality Division. Denver, CO
Presents seasonal median visual range for Acadia National Park 1981-1987; and highest hourly ozone readings recorded and number of times it exceeded federal standards in 1983-1986. Summarizes findings of research on how visual air quality effects visitors' experiences (research conducted at parks other than Acadia National Park); Describes studies conducted at other parks to determine extent and severity of effects of air pollution on biological resources and briefly states highlights and findings. Notes that lichens, mosses, orchids, and bromeliads are sensitive epiphytes and are used to assess biological effects of air pollution in national park studies.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- O'Leary, Donna; Energy and Resource Consultants Inc
- Date of Issue
- 1988-07
- Publisher
- National Park Service, Air Quality Division
- Units
- ACAD , ARD , BAND , BIBE , BIHO , BUFF , CACO , CAVE , CAVO , CHCU , CRLA , GRBA , GUMO , KEFJ , LABE , LAVO , NAVA , REDW , SODN , WHSA , WRST , WUPA , YOSE
- Keywords
- Air Pollution, Air Quality, AIRBIB, Atmospheric Sciences, Control, Environmental Impact, Inventory & Monitoring, Lichen, Monitoring, Mosses (Musci), Mount Desert Island, National Park Service, National Parks & Reserves, Natural Resource Management, Ozone (O3), Particulates (Air), Preservation, Research & Studies, Visibility, Visitors