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Air Resource Management Program - Air Pollutants Deposited to Ecosystems

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h1, h2, h3 { color:#243413; } Deposition occurs when compounds of various types of air pollution are deposited on the Earth’s surface through rain, clouds, snow, fog, or particulates. The amount of deposition is affected by the concentration of pollutants in the atmosphere and how the pollutants are deposited. General factors, such as meteorology and topography, influence how much pollution…
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Three people in an aluminum boat placing used Christmas trees weighted down with cinderblocks, in Lake Vesuvius.
Like many households around the world, some National Forests have their own post-holiday traditions, such as recycling Christmas trees on the Wayne National Forest in Ohio. (USDA Forest Service photo by Ashley Kuflewski) Harvesting and decorating a live Christmas tree is a holiday tradition in millions of U.S. households. Equally important and beautiful traditions surround taking down the…
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