Impact of a ski basin on a mountain watershed. II. Heavy metals

Further results of the study of the environment impact of a skiing centre are reported (see also Abstr. No.789) . Roadside areas in the Santa Fe Ski Basin , had increased concentrations of lead and copper, when compared to open areas up to 180 m from the road. The increase was less significant when...

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Published in:Water, air, and soil pollution air, and soil pollution, 1978-01, Vol.10 (1), p.81-93
Main Authors: Moore, D.I, Gosz, J.R, White, C.S
Format: Article
Language:English
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Freshwater
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Summary:Further results of the study of the environment impact of a skiing centre are reported (see also Abstr. No.789) . Roadside areas in the Santa Fe Ski Basin , had increased concentrations of lead and copper, when compared to open areas up to 180 m from the road. The increase was less significant when compared to areas which received more snow at greater distances from the road. Heavy metals in snow and streams were correlated with particulate material content which appeared to have been intercepted and impacted by the forest canopy. There was a net accumulation of heavy metals by the ecosystem and roadside areas appear to be the major source of heavy metals found in the stream.
ISSN:0049-6979
1573-2932
DOI:10.1007/BF00161998