Saline tracer visualized with three-dimensional electrical resistivity tomography: Field-scale spatial moment analysis
Kamini Singha, Steven M. Gorelick
2005, Water Resources Research (41)
Cross-well electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) was used to monitor the migration of a saline tracer in a two-well pumping-injection experiment conducted at the Massachusetts Military Reservation in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. After injecting 2200 mg/L of sodium chloride for 9 hours, ERT data sets were collected from four wells every 6...
Water resources data for Massachusetts and Rhode Island, water year 2004
R.S. Socolow, L.Y. Comeau, Domenic Murino Jr.
2005, Water Data Report MA-RI-04-1
This report includes records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams; contents and elevation of lakes and ponds; and water levels of ground-water wells. This volume contains discharge records for 112 gaging stations; stage records for 2 gaging stations; stage records for 2 ponds; month-end contents of 1 reservoir;...
Assessing sandhill crane roosting habitatalong the Platte River, Nebraska
P.J. Kinzel, J. M. Nelson, R. S. Parker
2005, Fact Sheet 2005-3029
Each spring approximately 500,000 sandhill cranes and some endangered whooping cranes use the Central Platte River Valley in Nebraska as a staging habitat during their migration north to breeding and nesting grounds in Canada, Alaska, and the Siberian Arctic. Over the last century changes in the flow of the river...
People and water in the Assabet River basin, eastern Massachusetts
Leslie A. DeSimone
2005, Fact Sheet 2005-3034
An accounting of the inflows, outflows, and uses of water in the rapidly developing Assabet River Basin, along Interstate 495 in eastern Massachusetts, was done to quantify how people's activities alter the hydrologic system. The study identified subbasins and seasons in which outflows resulting from people's activities were relatively large...
Water resources data, New Jersey, water year 2004--volume 2. ground-water data
Walter D. Jones
2005, Water Data Report NJ-04-2
Water-resources data for the 2004 water year for New Jersey are presented in three volumes, and consists of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams: stage, contents, and water quality of lakes and reservoirs; and water levels and water quality of ground water. Volume 2 contains a summary...
Concentrations of organic contaminants detected during managed flow conditions, San Joaquin River and Old River, California, 2001
James L. Orlando, Kathryn Kuivila
2005, Data Series 120
Concentrations of organic contaminants were determined in water samples collected at six surface-water sites located along the San Joaquin and Old Rivers during April through June 2001. Water samples were collected, coincident with salmon smolt caging studies conducted by researchers from the Bodega Marine Laboratory at the University of California...
Precipitation-runoff processes in the Feather River basin, northeastern California, and streamflow predictability, water years 1971-97
Kathryn M. Koczot, Anne E. Jeton, Bruce McGurk, Michael D. Dettinger
2005, Scientific Investigations Report 2004-5202
Precipitation-runoff processes in the Feather River Basin of northern California determine short- and long-term streamflow variations that are of considerable local, State, and Federal concern. The river is an important source of water and power for the region. The basin forms the headwaters of the California State Water Project. Lake...
Organic wastewater compounds, pharmaceuticals, and coliphage in ground water receiving discharge from onsite wastewater treatment systems near La Pine, Oregon: Occurrence and implications for transport
Stephen J. Hinkle, Rodney J. Weick, Jill M. Johnson, Jeffery D. Cahill, Steven G. Smith, Barbara J. Rich
2005, Scientific Investigations Report 2005-5055
The occurrence of organic wastewater compounds (components of 'personal care products' and other common household chemicals), pharmaceuticals (human prescription and nonprescription medical drugs), and coliphage (viruses that infect coliform bacteria, and found in high concentrations in municipal wastewater) in onsite wastewater (septic tank effluent) and in a shallow, unconfined, sandy...
Water resources data-California, water year 2004, volume 3. southern central valley basins and The Great Basin from Walker River to Truckee River
G.L. Pope, L.A. Freeman, G.L. Rockwell, S.J. Brockner
2005, Water Data Report CA-04-3
Water-resources data for the 2004 water year for California consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams, stage and contents in lakes and reservoirs, and water levels and water quality in wells. Volume 3 contains discharge records for 187 gaging stations, stage and contents for 48 lakes...
Movement of the saltwater interface in the surficial aquifer system in response to hydrologic stresses and water-management practices, Broward County, Florida
Alyssa M. Dausman, Christian D. Langevin
2005, Scientific Investigations Report 2004-5256
A study was conducted to evaluate the relation between water-level fluctuations and saltwater intrusion in Broward County, Florida. The objective was achieved through data collection at selected wells in Broward County and through the development of a variable-density ground-water flow model. The numerical model is representative of many locations in...
Ohio water resources data, water year 2004 : volume 2. St. Lawrence River basin and statewide project data
H.L. Shindel, J.P. Mangus, S.R. Frum
2005, Water Data Report OH-04-2
Water-resources data for the 2004 water year for Ohio consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams; stage and contents of lakes and reservoirs; and water levels and water quality of ground-water wells. This report, in two volumes, contains records for water discharge at 137 gaging stations...
A pre-dam-removal assessment of sediment transport for four dams on the Kalamazoo River between Plainwell and Allegan, Michigan
Atiq U. Syed, James P. Bennett, Cynthia M. Rachol
2005, Scientific Investigations Report 2004-5178
Four dams on the Kalamazoo River between the cities of Plainwell and Allegan, Mich., are in varying states of disrepair. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) are considering removing these dams to restore the river channels to pre-dam conditions. This study was initiated...
Ohio water resources data, water year 2004 : volume 1. Ohio River basin excluding project data
H.L. Shindel, J.P. Mangus, S.R. Frum
2005, Water Data Report OH-04-1
Water-resources data for the 2004 water year for Ohio consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams; stage and contents of lakes and reservoirs; and water levels and water quality of ground-water wells. This report, in two volumes, contains records for water discharge at 137 gaging stations...
Data on dissolved pesticides and volatile organic compounds in surface and ground waters in the San Joaquin-Tulare basins, California, water years 1992-1995
Willie B. Kinsey, Mark V. Johnson, JoAnn M. Gronberg
2005, Data Series 107
This report contains pesticide, volatile organic compound, major ion, nutrient, tritium, stable isotope, organic carbon, and trace-metal data collected from 149 ground-water wells, and pesticide data collected from 39 surface-water stream sites in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Included with the ground-water data are field measurements of pH, specific...
Geochemical characterization of water, sediment, and biota affected by mercury contamination and acidic drainage from historical gold mining, Greenhorn Creek, Nevada County, California, 1999-2001
Charles N. Alpers, Michael P. Hunerlach, Jason T. May, Roger L. Hothem, Howard E. Taylor, Ronald C. Antweiler, John F. De Wild, David A. Lawler
2005, Scientific Investigations Report 2004-5251
In 1999, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) initiated studies of mercury and methylmercury occurrence, transformation, and transport in the Bear River and Yuba River watersheds of the northwestern Sierra Nevada. Because these watersheds were affected by large-scale, historical gold extraction using mercury amalgamation beginning in the 1850s, they were selected...
Effects of best-management practices in Otter Creek in the Sheboygan River Priority Watershed, Wisconsin, 1990-2002
Steven R. Corsi, John F. Walker, Lizhu Wang, Judy A. Horwatich, Roger T. Bannerman
2005, Scientific Investigations Report 2005-5009
The U.S. Geological Survey and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources began a comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation-monitoring program in 1989 to assess the effectiveness of the Wisconsin Nonpoint Source Program. Hydrologic, water-quality, habitat, and fish data were collected at Otter Creek from 1990 to 2002 with the pre-BMP (best-management practice) period...
Ground-water flow directions and estimation of aquifer hydraulic properties in the lower Great Miami River Buried Valley aquifer system, Hamilton Area, Ohio
Rodney A. Sheets, Karen E. Bossenbroek
2005, Scientific Investigations Report 2005-5013
The Great Miami River Buried Valley Aquifer System is one of the most productive sources of potable water in the Midwest, yielding as much as 3,000 gallons per minute to wells. Many water-supply wells tapping this aquifer system are purposely placed near rivers to take advantage of induced infiltration from...
Water resources data for New Hampshire and Vermont, water year 2004
Chandlee Keirstead, Richard G. Kiah, Sanborn L. Ward, Gregory S. Hilgendorf
2005, Water Data Report NH-VT-04-1
Water-resources data for the 2004 water year for New Hampshire and Vermont consists of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams; contents of lakes and reservoirs; and ground-water levels. This report contains discharge records for 93 gaging stations, stage records for 6 lakes, monthend contents for 2 lakes and reservoirs,...
Evaluation of volatile organic compounds in two Mojave Desert basins-Mojave River and Antelope Valley-in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Kern Counties, California, June-October 2002
Jill N. Densmore, Kenneth Belitz, Michael T. Wright, Barbara J. Dawson, Tyler D. Johnson
2005, Scientific Investigations Report 2004-5248
The California Aquifer Susceptibility Assessment of the Ground-Water Ambient Monitoring and Assessment Program was developed to assess water quality and susceptibility of ground-water resources to contamination from surficial sources. This study focuses on the Mojave River and the Antelope Valley ground-water basins in southern California. Volatile organic compound (VOC) data...
Results of chemical and isotopic analyses of sediment and water from alluvium of the Canadian River near a closed municipal landfill, Norman, Oklahoma
George N. Breit, Michele L.W. Tuttle, Isabelle M. Cozzarelli, Scott C. Christenson, Jeanne B. Jaeschke, David L. Fey, Cyrus J. Berry
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1091
Results of physical and chemical analyses of sediment and water collected near a closed municipal landfill at Norman, Oklahoma are presented in this report. Sediment analyses are from 40 samples obtained by freeze-shoe coring at 5 sites, and 14 shallow (depth <1.3 m) sediment samples. The sediment was analyzed to...
Geologic and hydrogeologic framework of the Espanola basin -- Proceedings of the 4th annual Espanola Basin Workshop, Santa Fe, New Mexico, March 1-3, 2005
Kevin C. McKinney
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1130
This report presents abstracts of technical studies that pertain to the hydrogeologic framework of theThis report presents abstracts of technical studies that pertain to the hydrogeologic framework of the Española basin, a major subbasin of the Cenozoic Rio Grande rift. Sediments and interbedded volcanic rocks that fill the...
Flooding of the Androscoggin River during December 18-19, 2003, in Canton, Maine
Robert W. Dudley
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1176
The Androscoggin River flooded the town of Canton, Maine in December 2003, resulting in damage to and (or) evacuation of 44 homes. Streamflow records at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) streamflow-gaging stations at Rumford (USGS station identification number 01054500) and Auburn (01059000) were used to estimate the peak streamflow for...
New Perspectives on Ancient Mars
S.C. Solomon, O. Aharonson, J.M. Aurnou, W. B. Banerdt, Michael H. Carr, A. J. Dombard, H. V. Frey, Matthew P. Golombek, S.A. Hauck II, J.W. Head, Bruce M. Jakosky, C.L. Johnson, P.J. McGovern, G.A. Neumann, R.J. Phillips, D.E. Smith, Maria Zuber
2005, Science (307) 1214-1220
Mars was most active during its first billion years. The core, mantle, and crust formed within ∼50 million years of solar system formation. A magnetic dynamo in a convecting fluid core magnetized the crust, and the global field shielded a more massive early atmosphere against solar wind stripping. The Tharsis...
Water resources data, Kentucky, water year 2004
Dennis L. McClain, Clifford R. Moses, Roy S. Darnell
2005, Water Data Report KY-04-1
Water resources data for the 2004 water year for Kentucky consist of records of stage, discharge, and water-quality of streams and lakes; and water levels of wells. This report includes daily discharge records for 131 stream-stations. It also includes water-quality data for 15 stations sampled at regular intervals, continuous temperature...
Hydrogeologic framework and estimates of ground-water volumes in Tertiary and upper Cretaceous hydrogeologic units in the Powder River basin, Wyoming
Kurt Hinaman
2005, Scientific Investigations Report 2005-5008
The Powder River Basin in Wyoming and Montana is an important source of energy resources for the United States. Coalbed methane gas is contained in Tertiary and upper Cretaceous hydrogeologic units in the Powder River Basin. This gas is released when water pressure in coalbeds is lowered, usually by pumping...
