Acid Sensitive Lakes, Atlantic Canada

The Acid Sensitive Lakes Study in the Atlantic Canada was initiated in 1983 by Environment and Climate Change Canada, to evaluate the impact of acid atmospheric pollutant on aquatic ecosystem. Originally, the study focused on the aquatic and terrestrial effects of acid precipitation, but now it also includes research into the effects of climate change. A total of 81 lakes in Nova-Scotia, New-Brunswick and Newfoundland are sampled once a year in October (twice a year for lakes in Newfoundland). Water quality chemical parameters related to the acidification environmental issue are analysed (pH, alkalinity, cations and anions, metals, organic carbon, etc) to identify chemical changes through temporal trend analyses. Supplemental Information The Climate Change and Air Pollution (CCAP) program was established in 2016 to identify the severity and extent of adverse impacts of current and future air emissions on aquatic ecosystems to support regulatory actions and policy development. The program includes a number of components, including identifying, monitoring and defining air quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) concerns; improving our understanding of the short- and long-term effects of…

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Environment and Climate Change Canada

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9

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2024-06-11