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Water-use data for the Red River of the North Basin, North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota, 1979-2001

Open-File Report 2004-1308
Prepared in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation
By: , , , , and 
https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20041308

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Abstract

The Red River of the North, located in the north-central plains of the United States, plays an important role in population growth and economic development of the region. Because of recent and projected growth in population, industry, and agriculture in the Red River of the North Basin, alternatives to additional water resources will be needed to supplement future water needs. Past and current water-use data are needed to help select the most viable water-resource alternatives. Withdrawal and return flow data were collected from various sources throughout the Red River of the North Basin from 1979 through 2001. The withdrawal data were aggregated by subbasin, monthly totals, and water-use categories. The return flow data were aggregated by subbasin and monthly totals. The Red River of the North Basin was divided into subbasins based on locations of U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging stations and by specifically-identified reaches. Results of the water-use compilation are provided in this report.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Water-use data for the Red River of the North Basin, North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota, 1979-2001
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 2004-1308
DOI 10.3133/ofr20041308
Year Published 2004
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Minnesota Water Science Center, North Dakota Water Science Center, Dakota Water Science Center
Description iv, 255 p.
Country United States
State Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
Other Geospatial Red River of the North Basin
Online Only (Y/N) N
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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