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Ammonia Deposition in Rocky Mountain National Park: What Is the Role of Animal Agriculture?

Last Updated: November 06, 2009 Related resource areas: Animal Manure Management

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Image:Feature for eXtension dairy.jpgAmmonia Deposition in Rocky Mountain National Park: A new video about the role of animal agriculture in changes occurring in RMNP.


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Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado appears majestic and pristine. But is everything really in harmony?

Ammonia Deposition Alpine Ecosystems

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Ammonia, which is a basic atmospheric gas emitted from livestock and other farms, combines with nitrogen oxides from cars and other combustion sources to create nitrogen particles which deposit in the park. As a result, this fragile ecosystem is being changed. What part do livestock operations play and how can they help preserve this national treasure?

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