Sediment Core Collection
By New Mexico Water Science Center
2018 (approx.)
Detailed Description
In addition to groundwater sampling, we collected sediment cores to look for nitrate and chloride built up in the desert soils. This naturally occurring nitrate could serve as an additional source of nitrate if land use changes flushed nitrate from the soil to the aquifer.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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