| Abstract: | This report documents the results of a study of the uses, funding, and availability of continuous streamflow data collected and published by the U.S. Geological Survey in Montana. Data uses and funding sources are identified for the 218 continuous streamflow gages currently (1984) being operated. These stations are supported by 18 different funding sources at a budget for the 1984 water year of $1,065,000. The streamflow-gaging program in Montana has evolved through the years as Federal, State, and local needs for surface-water data have increased. Continuous streamflow records for periods ranging from less than 1 year to more than 90 years have been collected. This report describes phase 1 of a cost-effectiveness study of the streamflow-gaging program in Montana. Evaluation of the program indicates that numerous agencies use the data for studies involving regional hydrology, hydrologic systems, and planning and design. They also use the data for operations of existing hydroelectric and irrigation dams, forecasting flood and seasonal flows, water-quality monitoring, research studies for fish habitat, and other uses such as recreational management. (USGS) |
| Genre: | USGS Numbered Series |
| ProdID: | 15966 |
| Citation Author: | Shields, R. R.; White, M. K. |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | iv, 77 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm. |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Citation Series: | Open-File Report |
| Citation Series Code: | OFR |
| Citation Series Number: | 84-862 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Uses, funding, and availability of continuous streamflow data in Montana; 1984; OFR; 84-862; Shields, R. R.; White, M. K. |
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| Citation Year: | 1984 |
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| Text: | Uses, funding, and availability of continuous streamflow data in Montana; 1984; OFR; 84-862; Shields, R. R.; White, M. K. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1984/0862/report-thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1984/0862/report.pdf |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1994 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, |
