South San Francisco Bay 2004 topographic lidar survey: Data overview and preliminary quality assessment
Amy C. Foxgrover, Bruce E. Jaffe
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1284
Tidal wetlands in South San Francisco Bay (South Bay) have decreased by over 80% in the past 150 years. The California Coastal Conservancy, in conjunction with other state and federal agencies, is collaboratively managing an effort to restore approximately 61 km2 (15,100 acres) of commercial salt evaporation ponds in South...
Comparison of potential evapotranspiration calculated by the LXPET (Lamoreux Potential Evapotranspiration) Program and by the WDMUtil (Watershed Data Management Utility) Program
Elizabeth Anne Murphy
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1020
Compilation of data relating to the erosive response of 608 recently-burned basins in the western United States
Joseph E. Gartner, Susan H. Cannon, Erica R. Bigio, Nicole K. Davis, Charles Parrett, Kenneth L. Pierce, Michael G. Rupert, Brandon L. Thurston, Matthew J. Trebesch, Steve P. Garcia, Alan H. Rea
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1218
This report presents a compilation of data on the erosive response, debris-flow initiation processes, basin morphology, burn severity, event-triggering rainfall, rock type, and soils for 608 basins recently burned by 53 fires located throughout the Western United States. The data presented here are a combination of those collected during...
Lithology, hydraulic properties, and water quality of the Sandstone Aquifer in the northwestern part of the Bad River Indian Reservation, Wisconsin, 1998-1999
Charles P. Dunning
2005, Open-File Report 2004-1425
The Precambrian sandstone aquifer in the northwestern part of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians Reservation, Ashland County, Wisconsin, provides much of the drinking water to area residents. A study was undertaken in cooperation with the Bad River Tribe to provide specific information about the...
Ostracodes in core BL00-1-D from Bear Lake, Utah and Idaho: preliminary analyses
Jordon Bright, Darrell Kaufman
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1226
Ostracode analysis for cores BL96-1 and BL96-2 from Bear Lake, Utah and Idaho
Jordon Bright, Richard Forester, Darrell Kaufman
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1227
Evaluation of oxygen and carbon isotopes in sediments from Bear Lake, Utah and Idaho
Jordon Bright, Darrell Kaufman
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1228
Extent of a mine contamination plume on the Willow Creek floodplain, Creede, Colorado, as determined by willow leaf analysis
James A. Erdman, Leigh Ann Vradenburg, Shea Clark Smith
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1267
Atrazine concentrations in stream water and streambed sediment pore water in the St. Joseph and Galien River basins, Michigan and Indiana, May 2001-September 2003
Joseph W. Duris, Howard W. Reeves, James L. Kiesler
2005, Open-File Report 2004-1326
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) sampled multiple stream sites across the St. Joseph and Galien River Basins to detect and quantify the herbicide atrazine using a field enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) triazine test. In May 2001, July 2001, April 2002, August 2002, August 2003 and September 2003, composite samples were...
Near-field receiving water monitoring of trace metals and a benthic community near the Palo Alto regional water quality control plant in south San Francisco Bay, California: 2004
Edward Moon, Michelle K. Shouse, Francis Parcheso, Janet K. Thompson, Samuel N. Luoma, Daniel J. Cain, Michelle I. Hornberger
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1279
No abstract available....
Summary and preliminary interpretations of USGS cruise A-2-02-HW: Underwater video surveys collected off of Oahu, Molokai, and Maui, Hawaii, June-July 2002
Ann Gibbs, Eric E. Grossman, Bruce Richmond
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1244
The insular shelves of the southern coasts of the islands of Oahu and Molokai, and the western coast of Maui in the Hawaiian Archipelago were surveyed using ship-towed video between June 26 and July 11, 2002, as part of USGS-CMG cruise A-2-02-HW (Figure 1.1). The goals of the survey were...
Guideline for ANSS seismic monitoring of engineered civil systems - version 1.0
Andrew S. Whittaker, John L. Aho, C.B. Crouse, Robert Frosch, Dominic J. Kelly, Bret Lizundia, Laura N. Lowes, Eduardo Miranda, Robert L. Nigbor, David H. Sanders, Jonathan Stewart
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1039
Multichannel seismic-reflection data acquired off the coast of southern California -- Part A 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000
Ray W. Sliter, William R. Normark, Christina E. Gutmacher
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1084
Lifelines and earthquake hazards along the Interstate 5 Urban Corridor: Woodburn, Oregon to Centralia, Washington
E. A. Barnett, C.S. Weaver, K.L. Meagher, Z. Wang, I. P. Madin, M. Wang, R. A. Haugerud, R.E. Wells, R.J. Blakely, D. B. Ballantyne, M. Darienzo, Portland Area Working Group
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1085
The Interstate 5 highway corridor, stretching from Mexico to Canada, is not only the economic artery of the Pacific Northwest, but is also home to the majority of Oregonians and Washingtonians. Accordingly, most regional utility and transportation systems, such as railroads and electrical transmission lines, have major components in the...
Water resources in a rapidly growing region: Oakland County, Michigan
Stephen S. Aichele
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1269
Oakland County is a suburban county in southeast Michigan. Population and demand for water grew steadily in the county over the 20th century, and these trends are expected to continue in coming decades. Roughly 75 percent of current water demand is met by imported water from the Detroit Water and...
The Thames science plan: suggested hydrologic investigations to support nutrient-related water-quality improvements in the Thames River basin, Connecticut
Elaine C. Todd Trench
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1208
Rainfall, Streamflow, and Water-Quality Data During Stormwater Monitoring, Halawa Stream Drainage Basin, Oahu, Hawaii, July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005
Stacie T. M. Young, Marcael T.J. Ball
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1280
Storm runoff water-quality samples were collected as part of the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation Stormwater Monitoring Program. This program is designed to assess the effects of highway runoff and urban runoff on Halawa Stream. For this program, rainfall data were collected at two stations, continuous streamflow data at...
Water level management and contaminant exposure in tree swallows nesting on the upper Mississippi River
Thomas Custer, Christine Custer
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1281
No abstract available....
Aerial gamma-ray survey for parts of Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy Counties, Texas
Joseph S. Duval
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1231
No abstract available....
Digital-elevation and surface-classification maps of the Fish Creek area, Harrison Bay quadrangle, northern Alaska
John L. Mars, Christopher P. Garrity, David W. Houseknecht, Lee Amoroso, Donald C. Meares
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1192
No abstract available....
Rock-fall hazard assessment of Little Mill Campground, American Fork Canyon, Uinta National Forest, Utah
Jeffrey A. Coe, Edwin L. Harp, Arthur C. Tarr, John A. Michael
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1229
Mineral commodity profiles: cesium
William C. Butterman, William E. Brooks, Robert G. Reese Jr.
2005, Open-File Report 2004-1432
Preliminary geologic map of the Hemet 7.5' quadrangle, Riverside County, California
Douglas M. Morton, Jon C. Matti
2005, Open-File Report 2004-1455
The Hemet 7.5' quadrangle is located near the eastern edge of the Perris block of the Peninsular Ranges batholith. The northeastern corner of the quadrangle extends across the San Jacinto Fault Zone onto the edge of the San Jacinto Mountains block. The Perris block is a relatively stable area located...
Coastal circulation and water column properties along Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, Hawaii. Part 1: Measurements of waves, currents, temperature, salinity and turbidity, April-October 2004
Curt D. Storlazzi, M. Katherine Presto
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1161
No abstract available....
Graphical viewer for displaying locations and logs of selected wells and test holes in Putnam County, New York
Stephen W. Wolcott
2005, Open-File Report 2005-1198
Aquifers (water bearing geologic units) are the primary source of drinking water in most of Putnam County, N.Y. The principal sources of data used to define the geometry and hydraulic characteristics of aquifers are the logs of wells and test holes within the county. This report explains how to use...
