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Open-File Report 2007-1067

Surface-Water Quality-Assurance Plan for the USGS Wisconsin Water Science Center

by H.S. Garn

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Abstract

This surface-water quality-assurance plan documents the standards, policies, and procedures used by the Wisconsin Water Science Center of the U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Discipline, for activities related to the collection, processing, storage, analysis, management, and publication of surface-water data. The roles and responsibilities of Water Science Center personnel in following these policies and procedures including those related to safety and training are presented.


Table of Contents

Introduction
Water Science Center Organization and Responsibilities
Collection of Stage and Streamflow Data
Processing and Analysis of Streamflow Data
Collection of Sediment Data
Processing and Analysis of Sediment Data
Office Setting
Database Management
Publication of Surface-Water Data
Safety
Training
Summary
References Cited
Appendixes



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