Mapping Sound - NPS
This initiative by the U.S. National Park Service focuses on the importance of natural sounds, their preservation, and the impacts of noise pollution. It provides comprehensive information on exploring, understanding, and measuring soundscapes in national parks. The program highlights educational resources and efforts to improve sound environments for wildlife, wilderness, visitors, and cultural-historical sites.
The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) champions the preservation of natural soundscapes within national parks, recognizing their critical role in ecological health and visitor experience. This program offers extensive resources for exploring and understanding sound, including educational materials for junior rangers and insights into making a difference in sound preservation.
The initiative delves into the understanding of sound, specifically addressing noise pollution and its diverse impacts. Detailed information is provided on how noise affects wildlife, wilderness areas, park visitors, and cultural-historical resources. The program also outlines strategies and methods for improving soundscapes across the park system.
A key aspect of the program is measuring sound, detailing techniques used in the field and the various types of data collected to monitor and analyze sound environments. This scientific approach underpins efforts to manage and protect the acoustic integrity of national parks, ensuring these natural soundscapes endure for future generations.
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