| Abstract: | The U.S. Geological Survey is the principal Federal agency responsible for the collection of hydrologic data needed for the planning, development, use, and management of the Nation ‘s water resources. These data are the foundation necessary for conducting analytical and interpretive appraisals describing the occurrence and availability of surface and ground waters, and their physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. The data are likewise required for basic and problem-oriented research in hydraulics, hydrology, and related fields. Hydrologic data collection by the Geological Survey began in 1894. Current operations include about 17,000 stations for collection of river, lake, and reservoir data; about 27,000 wells for collection of ground-water data; and almost 17,000 stations for collection of water-quality information. These activities are described as well as the means by which the data are made available, and how the program is coordinated with other agencies. (USGS) |
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| ProdID: | 3869 |
| Citation Author: | Gilbert, Bruce K.; Buchanan, Thomas J. |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | iii, 16 p. :ill., maps ;27 cm. |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Geological Survey, |
| Citation Series: | Circular |
| Citation Series Code: | CIR |
| Citation Series Number: | 863 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Water-data program of the U.S. Geological Survey; 1982; CIR; 863; Gilbert, Bruce K.; Buchanan, Thomas J. |
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| Citation Year: | 1982 |
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| Text: | Water-data program of the U.S. Geological Survey; 1982; CIR; 863; Gilbert, Bruce K.; Buchanan, Thomas J. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1982/0863/report-thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1982/0863/report.pdf |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1994 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Geological Survey, |
