Indicators of Ecological Effects of Air Quality Project

~ Linking Ambient Conditions with Ecosystem Changes ~

 The Heinz Center is developing indicators to track ecosystem responses to changing air quality.  The project is made possible through a partnership with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Air Markets Division.  Project results will provide EPA and other policy-makers with scientific tools to help them assess the effectiveness of air pollution control strategies designed to protect forests, agricultural lands, streams and coastal waters. 

Using a process that engages multiple stakeholders, this project will:

• Identify the most important metrics of ecosystem exposure and response to atmospheric nitrogen, sulfur, ozone and mercury.
• Investigate the ecological links between air quality and the condition of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
• Recommend national level indicators and describe data systems to support them.
  
  
  

  Project Brochure Steering Committee Rosters Air Quality Subcommittee Meeting Notes (September 2007) Ecological Change Subcommittee Meeting Notes (August 2007) Analysis Subcommittee Meeting Notes (November 2007)

  
  

To learn more about the project please contact Christine Negra at (202) 737-6307 or Negra@heinzctr.org