Acid precipitation: things one can do - the Tug Hill Commission approach

Book · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:5910866

Beevers, D J

Acid precipitation is an international problem requiring more knowledge of its causes and effects, increased public awareness, and national policies to address it. New York's Temporary Tug Hill State Commission, with limited budget, small staff, and only regional jurisdiction, has sought to learn and provide information about acid precipitation and to impact public policy. The area receives a large quantity of highly acidic precipitation. For example, the average lab pH for 22 samples taken at Bennett Bridge between June and December 1980 (the only data available) was 4.09. Some red spruce and red maple die-back may be linked to acid precipitation. The Commission has implemented a variety of activities in response, including use of students to survey acid precipitation, policy statements, research projects on water quality and forest impacts, and design and implementation of a public opinion survey that may lead to additional public awareness, legislative action, and research. Most of these are relatively low-cost activities that similar agencies or other groups could participate in or initiate. 9 references, 3 figures.

• OSTI ID: 5910866
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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