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Acid Rain: Federal Research Into Effects on Waters and Forests

RCED-86-7 Published: Dec 17, 1985. Publicly Released: Feb 20, 1986.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO: (1) discussed the status and future direction of the National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program's research to determine acid rain's effects on lakes, streams, and forests; and (2) provided information on funding the program's research effort.

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