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Surface-Water Data Collection in New York

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2016-09-30

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Problem Surface-water information is needed for planning, design, hazard warning, and operation and management in water-related fields such as water supply, hydroelectric power, flood control, irrigation, bridge and culvert design, wildlife management, pollution abatement, flood-plain management, and water-resources development. Appropriate historical and real-time surface-water data, such as stream flow and stage, reservoir levels, and water temperature, are necessary to properly assess, manage and protect water resources. Objectives Collect timely and high quality surface-water data for (1) assessment of water resources; (2) operation of reservoirs or industries; (3) forecasting flow; (4) disposal of wastes and pollution controls; [...]

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“Hydrographer measuring flood flow over a road”
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“Hydrographer wading through flood waters to service a streamgage”
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“Streamgaging is a year-round activity”
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“USGS streamgage”
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“Hydrographer measuring flood flow with an acoustic velocity-and-depth measuremen”
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Hydrographer measuring flood flow over a road
Hydrographer measuring flood flow over a road

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  • USGS New York Water Science Center

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  • NY SW Data Collection

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