![]() NPS Photo Historical ResearchScientists and natural resource specialists have conducted research at Hot Springs National Park on a wide array of topics over the years. Here is a listing of many of their studies and papers. 1999 - 2002: Influence of Locally Derived Recharge on the Water Quality and Temperature of Springs in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas 2003 - 2005: Characteristics of Thermal Springs and the Shallow Ground-water System at Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas 2007 - 2009: Geochemistry, Comparative Analysis, and Physical and Chemical Characteristics of the Thermal Waters East of Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas 2009 - 2012: Characterization of Recharge, Natural Hydrogeologic Controls, and Potential Human Impacts on Recharge for the Hot Springs National Park 1999 - 2007, 2010: Current: Continuous Temperature Monitoring of 9 Hot Springs in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas 2012 - 2014: Assessing Water Quality Trends in the Hot Springs of Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas 2012 - 2014: The Hot Springs Local meteoric Water Line -- Isotopic Composition of Precipitation for Recharge of the Thermal Springs at Hot Springs National Park These studies can be found at https://ar.water.usgs.gov/ Research PermitsIndividuals and entities interested in performing scientific research on Hot Springs National Park lands will need to acquire a research permit. To do so, please follow this link, which will take you the Research Permit and Report System. From there, follow the appropriate link.
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Last updated: September 8, 2021