Subject (Geographic)Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (N.J.)
Subject (Geographic - Hierarchical) Country: UNITED STATES State: New Jersey
Subject (Topical)Environmental monitoring; Land use; Local government; Wildlife; Waterfowl; Lead poisoning; Gizzard; Ducks
DescriptionTo determine and monitor the percent of ingested lead and steel pellets in the gizzards of waterfowl in New Jersey. To determine the degree of lead exposure and poisoning based on hematologic, histopathologic and toxicologic techniques and delineate problem areas. To determine if the steel shot zones are accomplishing a reduction ~n waterfowl exposure to lead.
Organization NameNew Jersey Environmental Digital Library
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