An analysis of IGBP global land-cover characterization process
Thomas R. Loveland, Zhiliang Zhu, Donald O. Ohlen, Jesslyn F. Brown, Bradley C. Reed, Limin Yang
1999, Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing (65) 1021-1032
The international Geosphere Biosphere Programme (IGBP) has called for the development of improved global land-cover data for use in increasingly sophisticated global environmental models. To meet this need, the staff of the U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln developed and applied a global land-cover characterization methodology using 1992-1993...
Field methods for measurement of fluvial sediment
Thomas K. Edwards, G. Douglas Glysson
1999, Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations 03-C2
This chapter describes equipment and procedures for collection and measurement of fluvial sediment. The complexity of the hydrologic and physical environments and man's ever-increasing data needs make it essential for those responsible for the collection of sediment data to be aware of basic concepts involved in processes of erosion, transport,...
Oxygen isotopes of dissolved sulfate as a tool to distinguish natural and mining-related dissolved constituents
Winfield G. Wright, D. Kirk Nordstrom
1999, Report
Natural and mining-related dissolved-constituent concentrations need to be distinguished in a watershed affected by abandoned mines to prioritize subbasins for remediation and to assist with the establishment of water-quality standards. The oxygen isotopes of dissolved sulfate can be used to distinguish between natural and mining-related sources of dissolved constituents. Several...
Nesting populations of double-crested cormorants in the United States and Canada
Laura A. Tyson, Jerrold L. Belant, Francesca J. Cuthbert, D.V. Chip Weseloh
1999, Conference Paper, Symposium on double-crested cormorants: Population status and management issues in the Midwest
Double-crested cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus) are receiving increasing attention in North America because of depredations at aquaculture facilities and alleged impacts on sport and commercial fisheries. We obtained recent (most since 1994) estimates for the number of nesting double-crested cormorants in the United States and Canada from published references and by...
Profiles of gamma-ray and magnetic data from aerial surveys over the conterminous United States
Joseph S. Duval, Frederic E. Riggle
1999, Data Series 31
This publication contains images for the conterminous U.S. generated from geophysical data, software for displaying and analyzing the images, and software for displaying and examining the profile data from the aerial surveys flown as part of the National Uranium Resource Evaluation (NURE) Program of the U.S. Department of Energy. The...
Results of the U.S. Geological Survey's Analytical Evaluation Program for standard reference samples: T-155 (trace constituents), M-148 (major constituents), N-59 (nutrient constituents), N-60 (nutrient constituents), P-31 (low ionic strength constituents), GWT-4 (ground-water trace constituents) and Hg-27 (Mercury) distributed in September 1998
Jerry W. Farrar
1999, Open-File Report 99-72
This report presents the results of the U.S. Geological Survey's analytical evaluation program for seven standard reference samples -- T-155 (trace constituents), M-148 (major constituents), N-59 (nutrient constituents), N-60 (nutrient constituents), P-31 (low ionic strength constituents), GWT-4 (ground-water trace constituents), and Hg- 27 (mercury) -- which were distributed in September...
Health of native riparian vegetation and its relation to hydrologic conditions along the Mojave River, southern California
Gregory C. Lines
1999, Water-Resources Investigations Report 99-4112
The health of native riparian vegetation and its relation to hydrologic conditions were studied along the Mojave River mainly during the growing seasons of 1997 and 1998. The study concentrated on cottonwood-willow woodlands (predominantly Populus fremontii and Salix gooddingii) and mesquite bosques (predominantly Prosopis glandulosa). Tree-growth characteristics were measured at...
Induced infiltration from the Rockaway River and water chemistry in a stratified-drift aquifer at Dover, New Jersey, with a section on modeling ground-water flow in the Rockaway River Valley
Joel E. Dysart, Stephen J. Rheaume, Angelo L. Kontis
1999, Water-Resources Investigations Report 96-4068
The vertical hydraulic conductivity per unit thickness (streambed leakance) of unconsolidated sediment immediately beneath the channel of the Rockaway River near a municipal well field at Dover, N.J., is between 0.2 and 0.6 feet per day per foot and is probably near the low end of this range. This estimate...
Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS)
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1999, Fact Sheet 077-99
The American National Standards Institute?s (ANSI) Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS) is a mechanism for archiving and transferring of spatial data (including metadata) between dissimilar computer systems. The SDTS specifies exchange constructs, such as format, structure, and content, for spatially referenced vector and raster (including gridded) data. The SDTS includes a...
The Scientific Assessment and Strategy Team
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1999, Fact Sheet 103-99
The flood of 1993 in the Upper Mississippi River Basin caused widespread devastation. The human and economic costs were high. The total flood and other related damage estimates were in the $10 billion to $16 billion range, with total Federal expenditures in excess of $5.4 billion. In response to the...
Quality of shallow ground water in areas of recent residential and commercial development in Salt Lake Valley, Utah, 1999
Susan A. Thiros
1999, Fact Sheet 106-00
Residential and commercial development of about 80 square miles that primarily replaced undeveloped and agricultural areas occurred in Salt Lake Valley, Utah, from 1963 to 1994. The effects of human activities on the quality of shallow ground water in the recently developed areas were studied by the U.S. Geological Survey...
The National Hydrography Dataset
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1999, Fact Sheet 106-99
The National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) is a newly combined dataset that provides hydrographic data for the United States. The NHD is the culmination of recent cooperative efforts of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It combines elements of USGS digital line graph (DLG) hydrography...
Water resources data, Oklahoma, water year 1998, Volume 2, Red River Basin
R.L. Blazs, D.M. Walters, T.E. Coffey, D.L. Boyle, J.F. Kerestes, R.E. Johnson
1999, Water Data Report OK-98-2
No abstract available....
Water resources data, Pennsylvania, water year 1998. Volume 2. Susquehanna and Potomac River basins
R.R. Durlin, W.P. Schaffstall
1999, Water Data Report PA-98-2
Water resources data for the 1998 water year for Pennsylvania consist of records of discharge and water quality of streams; contents and elevations of lakes and reservoirs; and water levels and water quality of ground-water wells. This report, Volume 2, contains (1) discharge records for 85 continuous-record streamflow-gaging stations and...
Water resources data Texas, water year 1998, volume 2. San Jacinto River basin, Brazos River basin, San Bernard River basin, and intervening coastal basins
S. C. Gandara, W.J. Gibbons, F.L. Andrews, D.L. Barbie
1999, Water Data Report TX-98-2
Water-resources data for the 1998 water year for Texas are presented in four volumes, and consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams and canals; stage, contents, and water quality of lakes and reservoirs; and water levels and water quality of ground-water wells. Volume 2 contains records...
Water resources data, Alaska, water year 1998
C.M. Bertrand, D.L. Hess, D. F. Meyer, Melanie L. Jackson, C. W. Smith
1999, Water Data Report AK-98-1
The Water Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with State and other agencies, obtains a large amount of data pertaining to the water resources of Alaska each water year. These data, accumulated during many water years, constitute a valuable data base for developing an improved understanding of...
Water resources data, Arizona, water year 1998
S. Tadayon, N.R. Duet, G.G. Fisk, H.F. McCormack, C.K. Partin, G.L. Pope, P.D. Rigas
1999, Water Data Report AZ-98-1
Water discharge data for the 1998 water year for Arizona consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams; stage, contents, water quality of lakes and reservoirs; water levels of observation wells; and quality of ground water. This report contains discharge records for 167 gaging stations, annual peaks...
Water Resources Data for New Hampshire and Vermont, Water Year 1998
M.F. Coakley, R.G. Kiah, Chandlee Keirstead, R.O. Brown
1999, Water Data Report NH-VT-98-1
Water resources data, Florida, water year 1998; Volume 3B. Southwest Florida ground water
J.E. Coffin, W.L. Fletcher
1999, Water Data Report FL-98-3B
The Water Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with State agencies, obtains a large amount of data pertaining to the water resources of Florida each water year. These data, accumulated during many water years, constitute a valuable data base for developing an improved understanding of the water...
Surface-Water Data, Georgia, Water Year 1999
S. Jack Alhadeff, Mark N. Landers, Brian E. McCallum
1999, Water Data Report GA-99-1
Water resources data for the 1999 water year for Georgia consists of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams; and the stage and contents of lakes and reservoirs published in one volume in a digital format on a CD-ROM. This volume contains discharge records of 121 gaging stations;...
Water Resources Data Minnesota Water Year 1998
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1999, Water Data Report MN-98-1
Water Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with State agencies, obtains a large amount of data pertaining to the water resources of Minnesota each water year. These data, accumulated during many years, constitute a valuable data base for developing an improved understanding of the water resources...
Water resources data, Washington, water year 1998
W.D. Wiggins, G.P. Ruppert, R. R. Smith, L.E. Hubbard, M.L. Courts
1999, Water Data Report WA-98-1
The Water Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with State, local, and other Federal agencies, obtains a large amount of data pertaining to the water resources of Washington each water year. These data, accumulated during many water years, constitute a valuable data base for developing an improved...
Water resources data, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Water Year 1998
Pedro L. Diaz, Zaida Aquino, Carlos Figueroa-Alamo, Ricardo J. Vachier, Ana V. Sanchez
1999, Water Data Report PR-98-1
The Water Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with local and federal agencies obtains a large amount of data pertaining to the water resources of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands each water year. These data, accumulated during many water...
Water resources data, Indiana, water year 1998
James A. Stewart, Charles R. Keeton, Lowell E. Hammil, Hieu T. Nguyen, Deborah K. Majors
1999, Water Data Report IN-98-1
Water resources data for the 1998 water year for Indiana consists o f records o f discharge, stage, and water quality o f streams and wells; reservoir stage and contents; and water levels in lakes and wells. This report contains records o f discharge for 166 stream-gaging stations, stage for 8 stream...
Water resources data, New Jersey, water year 1998. Volume 3. Water-quality data
M.J. DeLuca, J.H. Oden, K.M. Romanok, M.L. Riskin
1999, Water Data Report NJ-98-3
No abstract available. ...
