Mercury in fish, bed sediment, and water from streams across the United States, 1998-2005

Scudder, Barbara C.; Chasar, Lia C.; Wentz, Dennis A.; Bauch, Nancy J.; Brigham, Mark E.; Moran, Patrick W.; Krabbenhoft, David P.

doi:10.3133/sir20095109

Mercury in fish, bed sediment, and water from streams across the United States, 1998-2005

Mercury (Hg) was examined in top-predator fish, bed sediment, and water from streams that spanned regional and national gradients of Hg source strength and other factors thought to influence methylmercury (MeHg) bioaccumulation. Sampled settings include stream basins that were agricultural, urban…