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10 September 2007

Wet and Dry Deposition Measurements: Do We Have the Total Picture?
Millennium Harvest House Hotel, in scenic Boulder, Colorado
September 10-13, 2007
 
NADP is an internationally recognized program that provides long-term, high-quality precipitation chemistry measurements in order to evaluate temporal and spatial trends in wet deposition. Three networks make up the NADP: two that measure acids, nutrients, and base cations in precipitation: NTN (National Trends Network, weekly samples) and AIRMoN (Atmospheric Integrated Research Monitoring Network, daily samples), and one that measures mercury in precipitation, MDN (Mercury Deposition Network). Complementing these wet deposition measurements, the Clean Air Status and Trends Network (CASTNet) measures air pollutant concentrations and computes dry deposition. Data from NADP and CASTNet support research on pollutant source/receptor relationships, the potential for deposition effects on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and biogeochemical cycling of pollutants. NADP’s mission also includes outreach to the general public.
 
About the Meeting: The meeting is intended for scientists, policy-makers, regional managers and students interested in air quality, atmospheric deposition and its effects on natural and cultural resources. NADP subcommittee meetings, open to all, convene September 10. The Scientific Symposium will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 11-12. This will include a poster session and reception on Tuesday evening. An optional research/educational (and fun!) field trip is planned for Thursday to spectacular Rocky Mountain National Park. Abstracts for oral and poster presentations are invited on all aspects of atmospheric deposition research and policy, and especially on the following topics:
 
* Measurement of wet and dry deposition components not currently monitored by national networks
* Importance of deposition in areas not well monitored, such as cities and roadways
* Deposition in the Rocky Mountains and alpine environments; patterns, impacts, and critical loads
* Climate change impacts deposition. Are there greenhouse gas mitigation strategies that will work?
 
Abstract Submission: Please e-mail abstracts (500 word-one page limit). Include authors, affiliation, phone number,  mail and e-mail addresses, and oral or poster preference to Kathy Douglas at mailto:Kathy@sws.uiuc.edu. Due Fri. July 20.
Additional Information: See NADP website for more information. For questions about the meeting or student support, contact Tom Butler, Institute of Ecosystem Studies, 607 255-3580 or tjb2@cornell.edu .