Chemical Analysis of Selected Pothole Water Sources in Southwestern National Parks, Monuments, and Recreation Areas (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore how small desert pools reveal the chemistry of arid lands and the reach of air pollution.

This non-fiction work examines pothole waters in the Colorado Plateau region, focusing on how these tiny, ephemeral pools reflect the mix of precipitation, dry deposition, and sediments. It outlines a 1988–1990 study that collected water and sediment samples from potholes in Arches National Park and nearby public lands, then expanded to sites near Lake Mead and Joshua Tree National Monument to assess potential pollution sources.

The book details how researchers measured temperature, pH, alkalinity, and a wide range of trace elements and ions. It describes the methods used to analyze core water chemistry, trace metals, and other constituents, offering a clear view of the steps scientists take to understand acid deposition effects in hostile desert environments.

- Learn how water and sediment samples are collected and preserved for accurate analysis
- See which chemical parameters indicate sensitivity to acid deposition in pothole ecosystems
- Understand how low alkalinity interacts with dissolved substances in ephemeral pools
- Get a sense of the field and lab techniques used in this environmental study

Ideal for readers of environmental science, ecology, and park research, this edition provides a practical window into desert water chemistry and biomonitoring in arid landscapes.

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