EMEP Final Reports

Most final reports are available in hard copy (limited numbers available). To request a hard copy, send an email to emep@nyserda.ny.gov. Include the report number and your mailing address.

Ecosystem Response to Atmospheric Deposition of Sulfur, Nitrogen and Mercury

• 11-20 Adirondack Lakes Survey Corp - 2010 Annual Report [PDF|10.6MB]
• 11-18 Responding to Climate Change in New York State
• 11-13 Comparison of Methods for Estimating Critical Loads of Acidic Deposition in the Western Adirondack Region of New York [PDF|7.69 MB]
• 11-12 The Adirondack Long-Term Monitoring Lakes: A Compendium of Site Descriptions, Recent Chemistry and Selected Research Information [PDF|25.4 MB]
• 11-09 Mercury Assessment of Saltmarsh Sparrows on Long Island, New York [PDF]
• 11-06 Assessment of Nitrogen and Acid Deposition Impacts to Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems of the Tug Hill, 2005-2007 [PDF|2.13 MB ]
• 10-28 Assessment of Regional Forest Health and Stream and Soil Chemistry Using a Multi-scale Approach and New Methods of Remote Sensing Interpretation in the Catskill Mountains of New York [PDF|3.3 MB]
• 10-21 Adirondack Lakes Survey Corp - 2009 Annual Report [PDF]
• 10-10 Mercury Deposition in the Adirondack Region of New York, June 2010 [PDF|2.2 MB]
• 10-03 An Exploratory Study of Methlmercury Availability in Terrestrial Wildlife of New York and Pennsylvania, October 2009 [PDF|3.40 MB]
• 09-08 Response of Adirondack Ecosystems to Atmosperhic Pollutants and Climate Change at the Huntington Forest and Arbutus Watershed: Research Findings and Implications for Public Policy November 2009 [PDF]
• 09-08 Response of Adirondack Ecosystems to Atmosperhic Pollutants and Climate Change at the Huntington Forest and Arbutus Watershed: Research Findings and Implications for Public Policy - Executive Summary, November 2009 [PDF]
• 09-06 Assessing the Sensitivity of New York Forests to Cation Depletion from Acid Rain, September 2009 [PDF]
• Mercury in Wet-Only Precipitation in the Catskill Mountains, New York - Data Report for 2004-07, December 2008 [PDF]
• 08-22 Results from the 2003-2005 Western Adirondack Stream Survey, November 2008 [PDF]
• 08-21 Mercury in Adirondack Wetlands, Lakes and Terrestrial Systems, November 2008 [PDF|5.7 MB]
• 08-11 Strategic Monitoring of Mercury in New York State Fish, April 2008 [PDF|2.2 MB]
• Mercury Matters: Linking Mercury Science with Public Policy in the Northeastern United States, January 2007 [PDF]
• 06-17 Assessment of the Extent To Which Intensively Studied Lakes are Representative of the Adirondack Region, November 2006 [PDF|3.95 MB]
• 06-16 Changes in Stream Chemistry and Aquatic Biota in Response to the Decreased Acidity of Atmospheric Deposition in the Neversink River Basin, Catskill Mountains, New York, 1987 to 2003, November 2006 [PDF|3.49 MB]
• 05-15 Atmospheric Transport and Fate of Mercury and its Impact on New York State, July 2005 [PDF|4.0 MB]
• 05-03 An Assessment of Recovery and Key Processes Affecting the Response of Surface Waters to Reduced Levels of Acid Precipitation in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, July 2005 [PDF|2.75 MB]
• 05-01 Monitoring the Deposition and Effects of Air Pollution in the Hudson Valley, NY, February 2005 [PDF]
• 04-03 Effects of Atmospheric Deposition of Sulfur, Nitrogen, and Mercury on Adirondack Ecosystems, September 2004 [PDF|5.80 MB]
• Status and Effects of Nitrogen Pollution in Northeastern United States April 2003 [PDF|6.65MB]
• 02-09 Contributions of Global and Regional Sources to Mercury Deposition in New York State, June 2002 [PDF|5.06 MB]

Air Quality and Related Health Research: Particulate Matter (PM), Ozone, and Co-Pollutants

• 11-32 Method to Extract and Interpret Additional Aerosol Organic Carbon Fractions, November 2011 [PDF|2.94 MB]
• 09-10 Results and Findings from the Joint Enhanced Ozone and PM Precursor Final Report, July 2009 [PDF|15.3 MB]
• 08-15 Ambient Gaseous Ammonia: Evaluation of Continuous Measurement Methods Suitable for Routine Deployment, October 2008 [PDF|5.73 MB]
• 08-04 Local versus upwind contributions to PM 2.5 Mass and Elemental Concentrations in New York City, July 2007 [PDF]
• 08-03 Biomass Combustion in Europe: Overview on Technologies and Regulations, April 2008 [PDF|3.29 MB]
• 08-01 Assessment of Carbonaceous PM2.5 – Executive Summary, Mrch 2008 [PDF|6.18 MB]
• 08-01 Volume I: Synthesis Final Report, March 2008 [PDF|2.63 MB]
• 08-01 Volume II: Full Technical Report Final Report, March 2008 [PDF|5.49 MB]
• 07-12 Formation of Volatile Nanoparticles in Motor Vehicle Exhaust, September 2007 [PDF|9.16 MB]
• 06-02 A Study of Ambient Air Contaminants and Asthma in New York City, May 2006 [PDF|4.62 MB]
• 06-01 The Workshop on the Source Apportionment of PM Health Effects: Inter-Comparison of Results and Implications, January 2006 [PDF|5.0 MB]
• 05-11 Clinical Studies of Exposure to Ultrafine Particles, November 2005 [PDF|3.51 MB]
• 05-04 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring of Ultrafine Particles in Rochester, New York, September 2005 [PDF]
• 04-05 Development of Fine Particulate Emission Factors for Oil- and Gas-fired Combustion Systems, October 2004 [PDF|9.09 MB]
  
  Supporting Analysis and Site Test Report (only available electronically):
  • Technical Memorandum: Conceptual Model of Sources of Variability in Combustion Turbine PM10 Emissions Data Final Revision 1.3: November 5, 2004 [PDF|4.86 MB]
  • Impact of Operating Parameters on Fine Particulate Emissions from Natural Gas-Fired Combined Cycle and Cogeneration Power Plants Final Revision 1.2: November 5, 2004 [PDF|3.24 MB]
  • Fine Particulate Test Protocol Final Revision 0.2: April 2, 2004 [PDF|2.96 MB]
  • Test Results for a Gas-Fired Process Heater Site Alpha Final January 30, 2004 [PDF]
  • Test Results for a Combined Cycle Power Plant with Supplementary Firing, Oxidation Catalyst and SCR at Site Bravo Final November 5, 2004 [PDF|9.40 MB]
  • Test Results for a Gas-Fired Process Heater with Selective Catalytic NOx Reduction Site Charlie Final January 30, 2004 [PDF]
  • Test Results for a Dual-Fuel-Fired Commercial Boiler Site Delta Final January 30, 2004 [PDF]
  • Test Results for a Combined Cycle Power Plant with Oxidation Catalyst and SCR at Site Echo Final October 26, 2004 [PDF|8.41 MB]
  • Test Results for a Diesel Fuel-Fired Compression Ignition Reciprocating Engine with a Diesel Particulate Filter at Site Foxtrot October 29, 2004 [PDF|5.70 MB]
  • Test Results for a Cogeneration Plant with Supplementary Firing, Oxidation Catalyst and SCR at Site Golf October 28, 2004 [PDF|4.90 MB]
  • Update of Literature Review of Source Sampling and Analysis Methodologies for Characterizing Organic Aerosol and Fine Particulate Source Emission Profiles February 12, 2004 [PDF]
  • Pilot-Scale Dilution Sampler Design and Validation Test, Laboratory Study July 28, 2004 [PDF]
• 03-07 Innovative Instrument for an Ambient Air Particulate Mass Measurement Standard, October 2003 [PDF|3.7 MB]
• 03-06 Develop and Field Test Rupprecht & Patashnick (R&P) Series-6400 Controlled Sampling Continuous Particulate Monitor, October 2003 [PDF]
• 03-05 A Survey of Monitoring Instruments for Measurement of Airborne Pollutants, October 2002 [PDF|5.89 MB]
• 03-04 Analysis of Ozone and Fine Particulate Matter in the Northeastern United States, November 2003 [PDF]
• 03-02 Assessing the Effects of Transboundary Pollution on New York's Air Quality, January 2003 [PDF|6.30 MB]
• 00-01 Least Cost Control Strategies to Reduce Ozone in the Northeastern Urban Corridor, October 1999 [PDF|6.26 MB]

Research Crosscutting the Topics of Air Quality, Health, and Ecosystem Response

• 11-31 Market-Based Environmental Protection Mechanisms and the Impact on Energy Production and Use, Final Report - October 2011 [PDF|4.6 MB]
• 09-03 Quantifying the Environmental and Economic Benefits of Increased Deployment of Combined Heat and Power Technologies in New York State and the Impacts of Various Regulatory Scenarios, March 2008 [PDF|4.14 MB]
• 06-06 Mitigating New York City's Heat Island with Urban Forestry, Living Roofs, and Light Surfaces: New York City Regional Heat Island Initiative, October 2006 [PDF|3.88 MB]
• 06-04 Emissions Allowance Market Opportunities for Small Combined Heat and Power Projects in New York State, June 2006 [PDF|8.59 MB]
• 06-03 Guidebook for Small Combined Heat and Power Systems Seeking to Obtain Emissions Reduction Credits in New York State, June 2006 [PDF|2.49 MB]
• 05-02 Reducing Emissions from the Electricity Sector: The Costs and Benefits Nationwide and in the Empire State, May 2005 [PDF|6.59 MB]

Alternative Energy Impacts

• 11-04 Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy (RITE) Environmental Assessment Project [PDF|2.77 MB ]
• 09-02 Comparison of Reported Effects and Risks to Vertebrate Wildlife from Six Electricity Generation Types in the New York New England Region – Executive Summary, March 2009 [PDF]
• 09-02 Comparison Of Reported Effects And Risks To Vertebrate Wildlife From Six Electricity Generation Types In The New York New England Region, March 2009 [PDF]

Climate Change

• 12-14 Disposing of Greenhouse Gases through Mineralization [PDF]
• 12-07 Carbon Sequestration Feasibility Study in the Chautauqua County, New York Area [PDF]
• 12-02 Geologic, Engineering, and Economic Evaluation of the CO₂ Sequestration Capacity of New York's Gas Shales [PDF]
• 11-18 Responding to Climate Change in New York State 
• 11-03 Permanent CO2 Sequestration in Ocean Sediments: Flow-Through Reactor Studies] [PDF]

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