Proceedings of the workshop on regionalization of aquatic impacts using the Adirondacks as a case study

Technical Report · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:7094874

Dailey, N S; Olson, R J ^[1]

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1. eds.

Alternative approaches to applying aquatic data from specific sites and surveys to additional areas within a region or to broader regions for analysis and assessment were examined. Studies conducted within the Adirondack Region of New York provided the principal information base for evaluating regional extrapolation. Primary data bases for the Adirondacks were reviewed and statistical and process modeling approaches were discussed as methodologies for regionalization. Small working groups of data analysts and modelers developed approaches moving toward regional extrapolation of Adirondack data sets, based on either estimating current impacts or predicting future impacts. This report outlines suggested approaches, recommendations for future research, and existing data needs. The discussions emphasized (1) the lack of information on the extent and mechanics of aquatic impacts in the Adirondack Region and across the United States as a whole, (2) the need for increased information exchanges, and (3) the need to develop modeling approaches for regionalization. Recommended approaches included the development of a classification system for surface waters and watersheds, based on select criteria and the development of second generation models which would incorporate select features from both simple and complex models.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7094874
• Report Number(s): ORNL/TM-10044; ON: DE87005732
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Paper copy only, copy does not permit microfiche production. Original copy available until stock is exhausted. Environmental Sciences Division Publication No. 2717
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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