Presents a Lecture Series

ACID RAIN AND CLIMATE CHANGE:

EFFECTS ON ADIRONDACK ECOSYSTEMS

The burning of fossil fuels affects the global climate by its contribution of greenhouse gasses to the atmosphere and the deposition of pollutants on the earth and water of the planet.  The waterways of the Adirondack Mountains are, in many ways, especially fragile and prone to disruption by this climate change and these pollutants.  Come spend an afternoon with a panel of experts and learn of these effects on our waterways and what needs to be done to mediate or reverse them.

Threats to Adirondack Ecosystems: Acid Rain, Mercury, and Climate Change

Dr. Jerry Jenkins, Wildlife Conservation Society and free lance writer

Long Term Trends in Acid Rain Emissions and Water Chemistry in Adirondack Lakes and Streams

Ms. Karen Roy, New York State DEC and Adirondack Lakes Survey Corporation

Effects of Acid Rain on Fishes in Adirondack Lakes and Streams

Mr. Howard Siminon, New York State DEC (retired)

Effects of Acid Rain on Streams, Soils, and Forests of the Adirondack Region

Dr. Greg Lawrence, United States Geological Survey

Recent Climatic Trends and Ecological Responses in the Adirondacks

Dr. Curt Stager, Paul Smiths College

The Arts Center, NYS Rt. 28, Old Forge, NY

Wednesday     3 March 2010

12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Free of Charge and Open to the Public