Atmospheric Deposition of Inorganic Reactive Nitrogen at the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, 2017–19
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- Document: Report (1.74 MB pdf)
- Data Release: USGS data release - Chemical analyses and precipitation depth data for wet deposition samples collected as part of the National Atmospheric Deposition Program in the Colorado Front Range, 2017-2019
- Project Site: National Atmospheric Deposition Program
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Abstract
The Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge (RFNWR) in Colorado is home to increasingly rare, xeric tallgrass prairie. The RFNWR is also located near many combustion and agricultural sources of inorganic reactive nitrogen (Nr), which emit Nr to the atmosphere. Wet atmospheric deposition of Nr was monitored at RFNWR during 2017–19 by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Comparison of measured Nr deposition amounts to critical load values indicated local urban air pollution is at a level that could impair the protected RFNWR habitat.
Suggested Citation
Wetherbee, G.A., 2023, Atmospheric deposition of inorganic reactive nitrogen at the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, 2017–19: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2023–1027, 1 sheet, available at https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20231027.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
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Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Background
- Monitoring Wet Deposition of Inorganic Reactive Nitrogen from Air Pollution
- Methods
- What Was Found and Learned?
- Urban Deposition Monitoring
- Conclusions
- References Cited
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Atmospheric deposition of inorganic reactive nitrogen at the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, 2017–19 |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2023-1027 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20231027 |
| Year Published | 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | WMA - Observing Systems Division |
| Description | 1 Sheet: 40.00 × 30.00 inches; Data Release; Project Site |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| Other Geospatial | Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |