Re-measuring the Effects of Heavy Metals on Vegetation in Cape Krusenstern National Monument

Project ID: P16AC00394

Federal Agency: National Park Service

Partner Institution: Oregon State University

Fiscal Year: 2016

Initial Funding: $100,056

Total Funding: $181,981

Project Type: Research

Project Disciplines: Biological

National Park: Cape Krusenstern National Monument

Principal Investigator: Shiel, Alyssa

Agreement Technical Representative: Neitlich, Peter

Abstract: Statement of Purpose:
1) Research the effects of contaminants on vegetation in the area.
2) Continue monitoring vegetation and heavy metal distribution along the Cape Krusenstern National Monument section of DMTS.
3) Improve analysis techniques and develop methods to document change.
4) Educate the public on the environmental effects of the Delong Mountains Transportation System (DMTS) road and of sulfate-metal mining access roads in general.