High-elevation ecosystems at Rocky Mountain National Park are more vulnerable to atmospheric nitrogen deposition than many ecosystems in the eastern U.S. or in other countries. This vulnerability is due to several factors.
Long-term collaborative research helps Rocky Mountain …
2016年11月30日 · Dated sediment cores from five alpine lakes (>3200 m asl) in Rocky Mountain National Park (Colorado Front Range, USA) record near-synchronous stratigraphic changes that are believed to reflect ecological and biogeochemical responses to enhanced nitrogen deposition from anthropogenic sources.
Nitrogen uses up natural buffering agents in waters and soils, leaving Park ecosystems vulnerable to future acidification. Nitrogen pollution also contributes to visibility reducing haze and
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Atmospheric wet nitrogen deposition is air pollution emitted from fossil fuel combustion, agricultural livestock and fertilizer management activities, and other sources along the Front Range, then deposited by rain or snow in the park. Under certain conditions, weather patterns can also transport nitrogen from regions outside of Colorado.
High elevations under threat from nitrogen deposition: Air quality ...
This form of pollution includes rain, snow, particles, and gases containing nitrogen (especially ammonium and nitrate) that cause acidification and nutrient enrichment of streams, lakes, vegetation, and soils. Nitrogen air pollution also contributes to haze in the park, which reduces visibility and obscures scenic views.
Nitrogen pollution changing Rocky Mountain National Park vegetation ...
2012年7月5日 · A new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder indicates air pollution in the form of nitrogen compounds emanating from power plants, automobiles and agriculture is changing the alpine vegetation in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Park Air Profiles - Rocky Mountain National Park
Visitors come to Rocky Mountain NP to enjoy scenic views of alpine lakes, forests, and wildlife in the Rocky Mountains. Nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) compounds deposited from the air may have harmful effects on ecosystem processes. Healthy ecosystems can naturally buffer a certain amount of pollution, but once a threshold is passed the ecosystem ...
Rocky Mountain National Park reduced nitrogen source apportionment
2015年4月10日 · The goal of this particular study was to identify the major sources that contribute to reduced nitrogen deposition in Rocky Mountain National Park in 2009. This study is one of the first to provide regional scale source apportionment of CTM results for reduced nitrogen species.
Rocky Mountain National Park ecosystem damaged by cow …
2024年9月8日 · Nitrogen and ammonia, largely generated by heavy traffic along the Front Range and by agriculture in Larimer and Weld counties, are carried by air currents to the highest elevations of Rocky ...
Effects of global change on alpine and subalpine ecosystems
2024年11月18日 · Atmospheric nitrogen deposition, climate change and recreation are rapidly altering high elevation ecosystems. This project will evaluate long-term biogeochemical, hydrological, and ecological trends in Rocky Mountain National Park to understand the causes and rates of change in alpine and subalpine waters, soils, and vegetation.