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USGS Water Resources

US Department of the Interior

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USGS Water Resources

US Department of the Interior

@USGS_Water

Observing, understanding, predicting, delivering #WaterScience 💧Comment policy: usgs.gov/comments 💧Posts do not=endorsements on.doi.gov/pgwu0Y

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Joined April 2016

USGS Water Resources
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Jun 19
100+ years of water data. One iconic location 📍📈 Located at the gateway to the Grand Canyon, the Colorado River at Lees Ferry is where recreation meets resource management and vital aquatic science. In 1921, the USGS established a streamgage at this location to monitor the
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Jun 17
Dirt detectives 🔎 Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), manmade contaminants associated with public health concerns, have been found in shallow soils throughout northern New England, according to a new USGS study. Looking to define where and how much PFAS may be
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Jun 16
Thinking of trading your screen time for stream time? Don’t forget to "pack" your data! 🚣🌊 The USGS operates a network of more than 13,000 streamgages nationwide. Whether you’re looking for the perfect rapids or a peaceful float, our real-time data tells you if conditions
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Jun 12
Happy Great Outdoors Month! We don't just get outside; we get to work. 🏞️ At USGS, fieldwork is where science happens. Our "desks" are often riverbanks and boat decks, where we monitor the pulse of the nation’s waterways. From tracking nutrient levels to maintaining the
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Jun 11
USGS investigates per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater near New Hampshire Superfund Site. PFAS can be found in a wide range of sources, including man-made items such as stain-resistant textiles, nonstick cookware, industrial chemicals, and food packaging –
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Jun 10
Pesticides used on farms, roadsides, and other landscapes can wash into rivers and streams, where they may harm aquatic plants, insects, fish, and even human health. A new USGS study analyzed 10,000+ samples from 81 sites (2013–22) to track long‑term trends in 80 pesticides and
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Jun 9
What happens when high-intensity storms hit a wildfire burn scar? Following the 2022 McKinney Fire in Northern California, a high-intensity storm moved across the burn area. Significant ash and debris runoff into the Klamath River led to a significant drop in dissolved oxygen,
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Jun 8
The flow of groundwater into oceans might be invisible to the naked eye but can have major impacts on coral reef health. On World Oceans Day, we are highlighting the surprising role that groundwater plays in near-shore ocean ecosystems: 🪸 When groundwater flows into the
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Jun 5
Something’s blooming in the Big Apple - and it’s not just the flowers. 🔬🏙️ While Central Park is an urban oasis, its lakes often face a recurring summer visitor, Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms (cyanoHABs). What Are CyanoHABs? 🦠 Also known as blue-green algae,
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Jun 4
May streamflow conditions across the U.S. 💧 In May, wet conditions persisted across much of the Midwest, Northeast, and parts of the central U.S., while dry conditions continued across portions of the Southwest and southern Plains. Notable weather patterns included: 🌧️
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May 29
Keeping the Great Lakes great starts with the rivers that feed them! 🌊🔬 From the deck of a boat to the rail of a bridge, USGS science is the engine behind a healthier, more resilient Great Lakes ecosystem. The Great Lakes contain over 20% of the world's surface fresh water,
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May 28
“Satellites reveal a new view of Earth’s water from space.” – Surface Water and Ocean Topography Hydrology Lead, Tamlin Pavelsky, NOAA Next-generation satellite observations have fundamentally redefined surface water monitoring by transforming how we track water quality,
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May 27
Forty-one percent of Arizona’s water comes from a source you can’t see 💧🌵 The Arizona Groundwater Explorer (AGEx) is an interactive, web-based tool that allows for visualization of groundwater levels, long-term trends, and changes in groundwater conditions in Arizona. AGEx
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