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.