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Predicting Water Quality in the Clark Fork near Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site, Southwestern Montana

Fact Sheet 2023-3032
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https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20233032

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Abstract

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides a wide range of streamflow, groundwater, and water-quality data to Government, commercial, academic, and public users. The USGS has a record of success with using optical turbidity sensors to predict suspended-sediment concentrations in rivers and streams. Turbidity sensors collect backscatter signals from suspended particles in water, which can be accurately measured and linked closely to hazardous contaminants that travel on the surfaces of suspended particles. Contaminant concentrations derived from the statistical relations between turbidity and contaminants like copper and lead can then be measured in real-time.

Suggested Citation

Ellison, C.A., 2023, Predicting water quality in the Clark Fork near Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site, southwestern Montana: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2023–3032, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20233032.

ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)

ISSN: 2327-6916 (print)

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Table of Contents

  • Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
  • Water-Quality Monitoring using Surrogate Technology
  • USGS and NPS Collaborative Study
  • Results of the Study
  • References Cited
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Predicting water quality in the Clark Fork near Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site, southwestern Montana
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 2023-3032
DOI 10.3133/fs20233032
Year Published 2023
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center
Description Report: 4 p.; Data Release
Country United States
State Montana
Other Geospatial Clark Fork, Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
Online Only (Y/N) N
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