The stream-gaging program of the U.S. Geological Survey

Circular 1123
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Abstract

The U.S. Geological Survey stream-gaging program provides streamflow data for a variety of purposes. The uses of streamflow data are described, and the growth of the stream-gaging program is related to legislation and the need to manage the Nation's water resources more effectively. A brief description is provided of the data-collection processes, computation of streamflow records, dissemination of data, and the nationwide evaluations of the stream-gaging program. Finally, the challenges for maintaining a viable stream-gaging program are described.
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title The stream-gaging program of the U.S. Geological Survey
Series title Circular
Series number 1123
DOI 10.3133/cir1123
Edition -
Year Published 1995
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S Geological Survey,
Description iv, 22 p. :ill. ;28 cm.
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