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Mercury in fish and macroinvertebrates from New York's streams and rivers: A compendium of data sources

Report 16-07
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Abstract

The U.S. Geological Survey has compiled a list of existing data sets, from selected sources, containing mercury (Hg) concentration data in fish and macroinvertebrate samples that were collected from flowing waters of New York State from 1970 through 2014. Data sets selected for inclusion in this report were limited to those that contain fish and (or) macroinvertebrate data that were collected across broad areas, cover relatively long time periods, and (or) were collected as part of a broader-scale (e.g. national) study or program. In addition, all data sets listed were collected, processed, and analyzed with documented methods, and contain critical sample information (e.g. fish species, fish size, Hg species) that is needed to analyze and interpret the reported Hg concentration data. Fourteen data sets, all from state or federal agencies, are listed in this report, along with selected descriptive information regarding each data source and data set contents. Together, these 14 data sets contain Hg and related data for more than 7,000 biological samples collected from more than 700 unique stream and river locations between 1970 and 2014.

Suggested Citation

Riva-Murray, K., Burns, D.A., 2016, Mercury in fish and macroinvertebrates from New York's streams and rivers: A compendium of data sources: Report 16-07, v, 16 p.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype State or Local Government Series
Title Mercury in fish and macroinvertebrates from New York's streams and rivers: A compendium of data sources
Series title Report
Series number 16-07
Year Published 2016
Language English
Publisher New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Contributing office(s) New York Water Science Center
Description v, 16 p.
Country United States
State New York
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