Geologic processes influence the effects of mining on aquatic ecosystems.

Authors :: Schmidt, Travis S.
Clements, William H.
Wanty, Richard B.
Verplanck, Philip L.
Church, Stanley E.
San Juan, Carma A.
Fey, David L.
Rockwell, Barnaby W.
DeWitt, Ed H.
Klein, Terry L.
Source :: Ecological Applications; Apr2012, Vol. 22 Issue 3, p870-879, 10p
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: The article offers information that geologic process influence water and sediment quality in aquatic ecosystems. A study was conducted to test the elevated concentrations of metals in water. It enabled to distinguish the aquatic ecosystem limited by metals derived from natural processes from those due to mining. Elevated concentrations of metals in water and sediment were not restricted to mined catchments. Results indicate that natural sources of metals as contribute to aquatic ecosystem.