The significance of atmospheric pollutant loading to the New York-New Jersey harbor estuary and watershed

The papers that make up these proceedings summarize the major goals and findings from the New Jersey atmospheric deposition study. Included are four papers and a transcript of a round table discussion, including an executive summary. Topics covered in the papers include: Atmospheric deposition of organic contaminants the the Hudson River estuary and coastal New Jersey, atmospheric deposition of mercury to the New York - New Jersey Harbor estuary, atmospheric deposition of trace elements to the New York-New Jersey bight, and atmospheric deposition of nitrogen to coastal ecosystems.