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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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Jul 10
USGS science is worth its weight in salt! 🧂 Measuring streamflow in shallow, rocky, or highly turbulent channels can pose a unique challenge where mid-section, ADCP, flume, and volumetric measurement techniques are not practical. To address this challenge, USGS scientists
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Jul 8
June streamflow conditions across the U.S. 💧 In June, wet conditions hit portions of the Midwest and Central U.S., while dry conditions expanded across portions of the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Northeast. Notable weather patterns included: 🌧️ Frequent rainfall maintained
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Jul 7
National water availability data at your fingertips! 💧🎉 The National Water Availability Assessment Data Companion provides regularly updated, model-based estimates of water availability and use on a national scale. Nearly 27 million Americans, or 8% of the U.S. population,
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Jul 4
In 1776, George Washington’s troops braved an icy Delaware River. Today, unmanned robotic vehicles are diving beneath those same waters. ❄️🤖 The Delaware River Basin (DRB), the first regional pilot watershed for the USGS Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS), is a
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Jul 4
Great American Waterway Finale: The Delaware River! 🇺🇸✨ Spanning a 13,500‑square‑mile basin, the Delaware River supplies drinking water to more than 15 million people and supports rich ecosystems, fisheries, navigation, and regional industry. Its waters fueled early American
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Jul 3
🌊 From the Appalachian headwaters to the Atlantic coast, everything is connected. 🦀 Spanning 64,000 square miles across six states and the District of Columbia, the Chesapeake Bay is the nation’s largest estuary. Its watershed connects more than 20 million people, thousands
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Jul 3
Great American Waterway Day 5: The Chesapeake Bay! 🇺🇸 The nation’s largest estuary, the Chesapeake Bay is shaped by a vast watershed and supports one of the most productive ecosystems in the world. Its wetlands, tidal marshes, and oyster reefs filter water, protect coastlines,
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Jul 2
Decoding America's longest river: Inside USGS science on the Mississippi River 🌊 USGS work on the Mississippi River supports flood management, safe navigation, and water quality. From microscopic strands of invisible DNA to thousands of tons of sediment, the Mississippi is a
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Jul 2
Great American Waterway Day 4: The Mississippi River! 🇺🇸 Running more than 2,300 miles to the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi is one of North America’s most iconic rivers and the backbone of the nation’s river transport network. The Mississippi drains 41% of the continental
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Jul 1
Welcome to the Great Lakes! Imagine a single network of lakes holding over 20% of Earth's fresh surface water, framing thousands of miles of coastline, and supporting 40 million people in the U.S. and Canada. From Lake Superior to Lake Ontario, here’s a look at how USGS
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Jul 1
Great American Waterway Day 3: The Great Lakes! 🇺🇸 Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario are Great Lakes indeed! Together, they make up the world’s largest freshwater system, supplying drinking water, transportation routes, recreation, and economic power for millions.
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Jun 30
On the morning of December 23, 1889, photographer Franklin Nims stepped onto a gravel bar at a slight bend in the Colorado River and took this photograph. Nims was the photographer for the Stanton Expedition, a survey led by railroad engineer Robert Brewster Stanton to determine
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Jun 30
40 million people. 7 states. 1 river. From John Wesley Powell’s first expedition to today’s satellite telemetry, USGS science on the Colorado River is as grand as the Grand Canyon. USGS plays a vital role in monitoring the Colorado River, providing reliable scientific data
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Jun 30
Great American Waterway Day 2: The Colorado River! 🇺🇸 From the Rockies to the Gulf of California, the Colorado River is a lifeline for nearly 40 million people across the U.S. and Mexico. It supports major cities, farms, ecosystems, recreation, and hydropower across it’s