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Water Resources Research October 1, 1979 - September 30, 1980: Summary statements of research activities by the Water Resources Division
Report
Compiled by the Office of the Assistant Chief Hydrologist for Research and Technical Coordination, Water Resources Division
By: Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
Research in the WRD had its beginnings in the late 1950's when the "core research" line item was added to the Congressional budget. Since this time the Federal program has grown from a "basic sciences" program to one that includes a broad spectrum of basic and applied scientific investigations. Water resources research in WRD includes the study of water in all its phases and uses the basic sciences of mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, geology and engineering to gain a fundamental understanding of the processes that affect the movement of water and its chemical constituents through hydrologic systems. The basic knowledge and methodologies derived from water resources research are applicable not only to the solution of current problems associated with the Nation's water resources, but also to anticipated hydrologic issues.
Suggested Citation
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, 1981, Water Resources Research October 1, 1979 - September 30, 1980: Summary statements of research activities by the Water Resources Division: Report, x, 233 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/70039444.
Publication type
Report
Publication Subtype
USGS Unnumbered Series
Title
Water Resources Research October 1, 1979 - September 30, 1980: Summary statements of research activities by the Water Resources Division