An analysis of relationships among climate forcing and time-integrated NDVI of grasslands over the U.S. northern and central Great Plains
Limin Yang, Bruce K. Wylie, Larry L. Tieszen, Bradley C. Reed
1998, Remote Sensing of Environment (65) 25-37
Time-integrated normalized difference vegetation index (TI NDVI) derived from the multitemporal satellite imagery (1989–1993) was used as a surrogate for primary production to investigate climate impacts on grassland performance for central and northern Great Plains grasslands. Results suggest that spatial and temporal variability in growing season precipitation, potential evapotranspiration, and...
A strategy for assessing potential future changes in climate, hydrology, and vegetation in the Western United States
Robert Stephen Thompson, Steven W. Hostetler, Patrick J. Bartlein, Katherine H. Anderson
1998, Circular 1153
Historical and geological data indicate that significant changes can occur in the Earth's climate on time scales ranging from years to millennia. In addition to natural climatic change, climatic changes may occur in the near future due to increased concentrations of carbon dioxide and other trace gases in the atmosphere...
Hydrogeologic and water-quality data, Lower Sioux Indian Community, southwestern Minnesota, 1995-97
M.L. Strobel, L.M. Pottenger
1998, Open-File Report 97-826
This report presents hydrogeologic and water-quality data for the Lower Sioux Indian Community during 1995-97, collected by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the Lower Sioux Indian Community. The data collected include: (1) water levels, temperature, and dissolved oxygen of Larson Lake, including a vertical profile of temperature and...
Sediment magnetic data and thermomagnetic determinations of Holocene and Pleistocene soils and their parent materials from Bellevue, Scarpy County, Nebraska; contributions to Quaternary paleoclimate studies of Midcontinent loess deposits
S. S. Harlan, J. G. Rosenbaum, D.R. Muhs, E. Arthur Bettis III
1998, Open-File Report 98-47
Drainage from adits and tailings piles in the Coeur d'Alene mining district, Idaho; sampling, analytical methods and results
Laurie S. Balistrieri, A. A. Bookstrom, S. E. Box, Mohammed Ikramuddin
1998, Open-File Report 98-127
This report contains information about collecting, handling, and analyzing waters draining from adits and seeping from beneath tailings piles in the Coeur d'Alene mining district during August 1996, November 1996, and June 1997. Data include temperature, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, alkalinity, flow, and total acid soluble and dissolved (<0.45 \im)...
Simulation of ground-water flow in the Albuquerque Basin, central New Mexico, 1901-95, with projections to 2020
J. M. Kernodle
1998, Open-File Report 96-209
The ground-water-flow model of the Albuquerque Basin (Kernodle, J.M., McAda, D.P., and Thorn, C.R., 1995, Simulation of ground-water flow in the Albuquerque Basin, central New Mexico, with projections to 2020: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 94-4251, 114 p.) was updated to include new information on the hydrogeologic framework...
Hydrogeology and water quality of the North Canadian River alluvium, Concho Reserve, Canadian County, Oklahoma
C.J. Becker
1998, Open-File Report 97-657
A growing user population within the Concho Reserve in Canadian County, Oklahoma, has increased the need for drinking water. The North Canadian River alluvium is a reliable source of ground water for agriculture, industry, and cities in Canadian County and is the only ground-water source capable of meeting large demands....
Quality of ground water used for selected municipal water supplies in Iowa, 1982-96 water years
B.D. Schaap, S. M. Linhart
1998, Open-File Report 98-3
The Iowa ground-water-quality monitoring program has been conducted cooperatively since 1982 by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Geological Survey Bureau; the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory, and the U.S. Geological Survey. The original objectives of the program were to provide baseline ground-waterquality data throughout the State for the major...
Assessment of peak discharge uncertainty in the American River basin, California
Robert W. Meyer
1998, Open-File Report 97-668
Flood-discharge data, current-meter and indirect measurements, and stage-discharge relations, the oldest of which dates to the early 1900's, were used to estimate the uncertainty about annual flood peaks in or near the American River Basin at 20 stream-gaging stations operated by the U.S. Geological Survey. The study estimates that, in...
Hydrogeologic and water-quality data, Upper Sioux Indian Community, southwestern Minnesota, 1994-96
Michael L. Strobel, L.M. Pottenger
1998, Open-File Report 97-827
This report presents data on hydrogeology and water quality at the Upper Sioux Indian Community, located along the Minnesota River in southwestern Minnesota. Data were collected during 1994-96 by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the Upper Sioux Indian Community. The data will serve as a reference to monitor...
Use of air temperature data to anticipate the onset of snowmelt-season landslides
Alan F. Chleborad
1998, Open-File Report 98-124
Digital geologic map of the Spokane 1:100,000 quadrangle, Washington and Idaho: A digital database for the 1990 N.L. Joseph map
Bruce R. Johnson, Pamela D. Derkey
1998, Open-File Report 98-115
Geologic data from the geologic map of the Spokane 1:100,000-scale quadrangle compiled by Joseph (1990) were entered into a geographic information system (GIS) as part of a larger effort to create regional digital geology for the Pacific Northwest. The map area is located in eastern Washington and extends across the...
Geologic map of the MTM -85280 quadrangle, Planum Australe region of Mars
Kenneth E. Herkenhoff
1998, IMAP 2595
The polar deposits on Mars are of great interest because they probably record martian climate variations (Thomas and others, 1992). The area shown on this map includes polar layered deposits with distinct low-albedo features and a sharp boundary between the layered deposits and the moderately cratered unit that forms the...
Characterization of hydrogeologic units using matrix properties, Yucca Mountain, Nevada
L. E. Flint
1998, Water-Resources Investigations Report 97-4243
Determination of the suitability of Yucca Mountain, in southern Nevada, as a geologic repository for high-level radioactive waste requires the use of numerical flow and transport models. Input for these models includes parameters that describe hydrologic properties and the initial and boundary conditions for all rock materials within the unsaturated...
Ground-water levels, predevelopment ground-water flow, and stream-aquifer relations in the vicinity of the Savannah River Site, Georgia and South Carolina
John S. Clarke, Christopher T. West
1998, Water-Resources Investigations Report 97-4197
Ground-water levels, predevelopment ground-water flow, and stream-aquifer relations in the vicinity of the U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Site, Georgia and South Carolina, were evaluated as part of a cooperative study between the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of Energy, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources. As part of...
Assessment of the hydraulic connection between ground water and the Peace River, west-central Florida
B. R. Lewelling, A. B. Tihansky, J. L. Kindinger
1998, Water-Resources Investigations Report 97-4211
The hydraulic connection between the Peace River and the underlying aquifers along the length of the Peace River from Bartow to Arcadia was assessed to evaluate flow exchanges between these hydrologic systems. Methods included an evaluation of hydrologic and geologic records and seismic-reflection profiles, seepage investigations, and thermal infrared imagery...
Higher temporal variability of forest breeding bird communities in fragmented landscapes
T. Boulinier, James D. Nichols, James E. Hines, John R. Sauer, Curtis H. Flather, Kenneth H. Pollock
1998, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (95) 7497-7501
Understanding the relationship between animal community dynamics and landscape structure has become a priority for biodiversity conservation. In particular, predicting the effects of habitat destruction that confine species to networks of small patches is an important prerequisite to conservation plan development. Theoretical models that predict the occurrence of species in...
Evaluation of water-quality data and monitoring program for Lake Travis, near Austin, Texas
Walter Rast, Raymond M. Slade Jr.
1998, Water-Resources Investigations Report 97-4257
Statistical analyses were made of selected water-quality properties and constituents for Lake Travis, northwest of Austin in central Texas. Objectives for the evaluation were: (1) to provide information on levels of selected water-quality properties or constituents to use as reference values for assessing the future effectiveness of the Lake Travis...
Analysis of ground-water-quality data of the Upper Colorado River basin, water years 1972-92
L.E. Apodaca
1998, Water-Resources Investigations Report 97-4240
As part of the U.S. Geological Survey's National Water-Quality Assessment program, an analysis of the existing ground-water-quality data in the Upper Colorado River Basin study unit is necessary to provide information on the historic water-quality conditions. Analysis of the historical data provides information on the availability or lack of data...
Sediment magnetic data and thermomagnetic determinations of modern and ancient soils and parent materials near McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska; contributions to Quaternary paleoclimatic studies of midcontinent loess deposits
S. S. Harlan, J. G. Rosenbaum, D.R. Muhs, E. Arthur Bettis III
1998, Open-File Report 98-46
Water-quality data for the Rio Grande between Picacho Bridge near Las Cruces and Calle del Norte Bridge near Mesilla, New Mexico, 1996-97
G. F. Huff
1998, Open-File Report 98-66
The City of Las Cruces is concerned about water quality in a reach of the Rio Grande that receives outfall from the City of Las Cruces wastewater-treatment plant. Water-quality samples were collected from the Rio Grande at Picacho Bridge near Las Cruces, New Mexico; from the sampling site at...
Availability and suitability of data from public water-supplier sources for use in water-quality assessments
K. W. Robinson, M.A. Horn
1998, Open-File Report 97-825
Descriptions of selected digital spatial data for Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant, Ohio
C. W. Schalk, R.A. Darner
1998, Open-File Report 97-802
Digital spatial data of Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant (RVAAP), in northeastern Ohio, were compiled or generated from existing maps for U.S. Army Industrial Operations Command. The data are in the Ohio north state-plane coordinate system (North American Datum of 1983) in an ARC/INFO geographic information system format. The data comprise...
Surface-water quality data, Permanente and Saratoga Creeks, Santa Clara Valley, California, water year 1997
S.H. Myhre, K.E. Bencala
1998, Open-File Report 98-4
No abstract available....
Sediment magnetic data from the Elba Cut, Fullerton Canal, Howard County, Nebraska; contributions to Quaternary paleoclimatic studies of Midcontinent loess deposits
S. S. Harlan, J. G. Rosenbaum, D.R. Muhs, E. Arthur Bettis III, W.C. Rivers
1998, Open-File Report 98-48
