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Effects of Acidic Deposition on Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems of Class I Wilderness Areas: Lye Brook Stream Chemistry

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  • Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative

    • Address:
      705 Spear Street
      South Burlington, Vermont 05403
      United States of America

      Phone: (802) 391-4135
      Email: femc@uvm.edu
      Website: www.uvm.edu/femc

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    Determine the distribution of areas sensitive to deposition of sulfur and nitrogen; determine the current status of sensitive areas utilizing atmospheric deposition of nitrogen; determine the degree of base cation leaching and aluminum mobilization (use soil, vegetation, land use history assocations to identify impacts); verify deposition thresholds; and assess impacts to terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems if under the PSD process.

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  • John Campbell: dataset_eml_peopleprincipleinvestigator

  • Christopher Eagar: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

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  • atmospheric deposition, conductivity, streams, temperature, water chemistry,

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  • dataset_eml_locationcords
    • -73.066, 43.091
    • -73, 43.091
    • -73, 43.155
    • -73.066, 43.155
    • -73.066, 43.091

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  • dataset_eml_datatabletitle: Lye Brook Stream Chemistry
  • dataset_eml_datatablestartdate: 1994-05-25
  • dataset_eml_datatableendate: 1995-08-30
  • dataset_eml_datatabledescription: Measurement of ion concentrations, conductivity, and temperature

  • dataset_eml_datatablepurpose: Determine the distribution of areas sensitive to deposition of sulfur and nitrogen; determine the current status of sensitive areas utilizing atmospheric deposition of nitrogen; determine the degree of base cation leaching and aluminum mobilization; verify deposition thresholds; and assess impacts t

  • dateset_eml_datatableshortname: Z0027_LyeBrookStreamChem

  • dataset_eml_datatablephysicalobjectname: VMC.27.30

  • dataset_eml_datatabledatatype: mySQL
  • dataset_eml_datatablecitation: John Campbell. 1995. Lye Brook Stream Chemistry. FEMC. Available online at: https://www.uvm.edu/femc/data/archive/project/effects-acidic-deposition-terrestrial-aquatic-ecosystems/dataset/lye-brook-stream-chemistry

  • dataset_eml_datatableonlinedistribution: https://vmc.w3.uvm.edu/vmcdevel/CI4/data/archive/project/effects-acidic-deposition-terrestrial-aquatic-ecosystems/dataset/lye-brook-stream-chemistry

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    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: ID
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    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ordinal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: site
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Site
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Survey location
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: date
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Date
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Date
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: datetime
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: datetime
    • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ss
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: ANCm_meq_L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Acid Neutralizing Capacity
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: ANC is used to determine the susceptibility of sites to acidification
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: milligramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
    • Unit: milligramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: SO42neg_negS_mg_L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: SO4-S
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: The fraction of the sulfate sample attributable to sulfur alone
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
    • Unit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: NO3neg_negN_mg_L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: NO3-N
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Nitrate concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
    • Unit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Clneg_mg_L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Chloride Ion Concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Chloride ion concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
    • Unit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Ca2pos_mg_L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Calcium Ion Concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Calcium ion concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
    • Unit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Mg2pos_mg_L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Magnesium Ion Concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Magnesium ion concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
    • Unit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Napos_mg_L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Sodium Ion Concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Sodium ion concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
    • Unit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Kpos_mg_L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Potassium Ion Concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Potassium ion concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
    • Unit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Hpos_mg_L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Hydrogen Ion Concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Hydrogen ion concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.001
    • Unit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Ali_mg_L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Inorganic Aluminum
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Inorganic aluminum
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
    • Unit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Alo_mg_L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Organic Aluminum
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Organic aluminum
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
    • Unit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: NH4pos_mg_L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Ammonium Concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Ammonium concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.001
    • Unit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Fe_mg_L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Iron Concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Iron concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
    • Unit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Mn_mg_L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Manganese Concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Manganese concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.001
    • Unit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: TOC_mg_L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Total Organic Carbon
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Total organic carbon
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
    • Unit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: SiO2_mg_L
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Silicon Dioxide Concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Silicon Dioxide concentration: A common soil component
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
    • Unit: microgramsPerLiter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Cond_mS_cm
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Conductivity
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Measure of streams ability to conduct electricity
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: microsecond
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
    • Unit: microsecond
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: Temp_C
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Temperature
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Temperature
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: celsius
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
    • Unit: celsius
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real

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  • dataset_eml_currentMethodsHeader
    • Sample collection and analysis
      • dataset_eml_methoddescription: Samples were collected biweekly. pH measurements are then taken. Samples were transported to a lab for NH4+ and DOC analyses. Other stream chemistry measurements include Cl, Mg, Na, Al, Ca, K, H, NO3, SO4, Fe, Mn, and ANC. Soil water measurements included all of the above besides ANC.

    • Soil nitrification data
      • dataset_eml_methoddescription: Soil nitrification data collection used the buried bag method plus 2' PVC tubes with 3 in each forest type. Three lysimeters were installed in organic and B horizons in each forest type. Soils and vegetation were characterized at the intensive soil chemistry sites.

    • dataset_eml_methodsUnnamed
      • dataset_eml_methoddescription: Stream sampling cut back to 4 sites every three weeks.


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  • dataset_eml_samplingCurrentEqupment
    • Portable pH meter, streamwater grab sampler
      • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Portable pH meter, streamwater grab sampler

  • Stream water grab sampler
    • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 1994-05-24
      dataset_eml_methodsEndDate: 1995-08-30
    • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Stream water grab sampler

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  • dataset_eml_sitecharacteristicsdescription: Stream sampling initially at 9 sites: 3 on Lye Brook, 2 on tributaries to Lye Brook, 1 on stream on west slopes, 1 on tributary to Bourne Brook, 2 in wetlands near Lye Brook Meadows. Soil nitrification sites in paper birch/red maple stand, sugar maple/spruce/birch stand and in spruce adjacent to a bog. These sites located left center of Lye Brook Wilderness Area (north of Lye Brook Trail and west of Bourn Pond Shelter).