Water-resources activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Kansas; fiscal years 1987 and 1988
L. J. Combs (compiler)
1989, Open-File Report 89-592
The principal mission of the U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division, in Kansas is to investigate the occurrence, quantity, quality, distribution, and movement of surface and groundwater throughout the State. Primary activities include the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of hydrologic data, evaluation of water demands, and water resources research....
Results of hydrologic research at a low-level radioactive-waste disposal site near Sheffield, Illinois
Barbara J. Ryan, editor(s)
1989, Open-File Report 88-318
Ten years of hydrologic research have been conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey at a commercial low-level radioactive-waste disposal site near Sheffield, Illinois. Research included studies of microclimate, evapotranspiration, and tritium release by plants; runoff and land modification; water movement through a trench cover; water and tritium movement in the...
Fractures in outcrops in the vicinity of drill hole USW G-4. Yucca Mountain, Nevada; data analysis and compilation
Christopher C. Barton, William R. Page, Terrance L. Morgan
1989, Open-File Report 89-92
Fractures on outcrops in the vicinity of drill hole USW G-4, Yucca Mountain, Nevada, were studied in order to contribute to characterization of fractures for hydrologjc, geomechanical, and tectonic modeling of the Yucca Mountain block and to characterize fractures prior to the excavation of a proposed exploratory shaft located near...
Hydrologic and meteorologic data for the Bald Mountain area, Aroostook County, Maine: June 1979 through June 1984
Richard A. Fontaine
1989, Open-File Report 85-174
No abstract available....
Assessment of the potential effects of climate change on water resources of the Delaware River basin; work plan for 1988-90
M. A. Ayers, G.H. Leavesley
1989, Open-File Report 88-478
The current consensus is that some global atmospheric warming will occur as a result of increasing ' greenhouse ' gases. Water resources scientists, planners, and managers are concerned about the uncertainty associated with climatic-change effects on water supplies and what planning might be necessary to mitigate the effects. Collaborative studies...
Water resources in the twenty-first century; a study of the implications of climate uncertainty
Marshall E. Moss, Harry F. Lins
1989, Circular 1030
The interactions of the water resources on and within the surface of the Earth with the atmosphere that surrounds it are exceedingly complex. Increased uncertainty can be attached to the availability of water of usable quality in the 21st century, therefore, because of potential anthropogenic changes in the global climate...
Miscellaneous streamflow measurements in the State of Washington, January 1961 to September 1985
John R. Williams, S.A. Riis
1989, Open-File Report 89-380
This report is a compilation of previously published miscellaneous streamflow measurements made in Washington State by the U.S. Geological Survey between January 1961 and September 1985. It is a supplement to a volume of similar data for the period 1890 to January 1961. The data include stream name and stream...
Hydrology and digital simulation of the regional aquifer system, eastern Snake River Plain, Idaho
S. P. Garabedian
1989, Open-File Report 87-237
No abstract available. ...
Estimation of the recharge area contributing water to a pumped well in a glacial-drift, river-valley aquifer
Daniel J. Morrissey
1989, Water Supply Paper 2338
The highly permeable, unconfined, glacial-drift aquifers that occupy most New England river valleys constitute the principal source of drinking water for many of the communities that obtain part or all of their public water supply from ground water. Recent events have shown that these aquifers are highly susceptible to contamination...
Alaska index; streamflow, lake levels, and water-quality records to September 30, 1988
Patsy J. Still, Jennie M. Cosby
1989, Open-File Report 89-269
Streamflow, lake levels, and water quality data are compiled for stations in the southeast, south-central, southwest, Yukon basin , northwest, and Arctic Slope subregions of Alaska. The report includes a map of each hydrologic subregion and tables listing types of data collected and periods of records. (USGS)...
Preparation of average annual runoff map of the United States, 1951-80
W.R. Krug, W.A. Gebert, D.J. Graczyk
1989, Open-File Report 87-535
Average annual runoff was computed or estimated for 2,148 hydrologic cataloging units in the United States and Puerto Rico , for the period 1951-80. Runoff was computed from the recorded streamflow at 5,951 U.S. Geological Survey gaging stations. The runoff at more than 3,000 of these stations was estimated by...
Water Resources Research Grant Program Project Descriptions: Fiscal Year 1988
Melvin Lew (compiler), Beverly M. McCoy
1989, Open-File Report 89-249
This report contains information on the 38 new projects funded by the U.S. Geological Survey's Water Resources Research Grant Program in fiscal year 1988 and on 11 projects completed during the year. For the new projects, the report gives the grant number, project title, performing organization, principal investigator(s), project duration,...
Streamflow and water-quality data for Meadow Run basin, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, December 1987 - November 1988
K. M. Kostelnik, E.C. Witt
1989, Open-File Report 89-404
Streamflow and water-quality data were collected throughout the Meadow Run basin, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, from December 7, 1987 through November 15, 1988, to determine the prevailing quality of surface water over a range of hydrologic conditions. This data will assist the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources during its review of...
Water-resources activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Missouri, fiscal year 1989
K. L. Jenkins (compiler)
1989, Open-File Report 89-621
Water resources activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Missouri consist of collecting hydrologic data and making interpretive studies. Hydrologic studies in Missouri are made through three basic types of projects: hydrologic data collection programs; local or areal hydrologic investigations; and statewide or regional studies. These projects are funded through...
Summary of water-resources activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Colorado– Fiscal year 1989
P. A. Griffith
1989, Open-File Report 89-588
The biennial summary of water resources activities in Colorado is presented for fiscal year 1989. The report includes an introduction of these activities and names of the management personnel to whom information requests may be addressed, a summary of the U.S. Geological Survey mission and of the Water Resources Division...
Streamflow and water-quality data for Little Clearfield Creek basin, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, December 1987 - November 1988
K. M. Kostelnik, R.R. Durlin
1989, Open-File Report 89-247
Streamflow and water quality data were collected throughout the Little Clearfield Creek basin, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, from December 1987 through November 1988, to determine the existing quality of surface water over a range of hydrologic conditions. This data will assist the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources during its review of...
Geohazards '88; a symposium highlighting research on the causes, effects, and prediction of geologic and hydrologic hazards; program abstracts
Carroll Ann Hodges, editor(s)
1989, Circular 1038
Water-resources activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Montana, October 1987 through September 1989
J. N. Thamke (compiler)
1989, Open-File Report 89-591
Water resources programs and activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Montana consist principally of hydrological data collection and local, areal, or statewide hydrologic investigations. The work is supported by direct Federal funding, by transfer of funds from other Federal agencies, and by joint funding agreements with State or local...
Water-related scientific activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Nevada, fiscal years 1985-89
Kathryn C. Kilroy (compiler)
1989, Open-File Report 89-264
The U.S. Geological Survey has been collecting water resources data in Nevada since 1890. Most of the projects in the current Nevada District program can be classified as either basic-data acquisition (about 25%) or hydrologic interpretation (about 75 %). About 52% of the activities are supported by cooperative agreements with...
Geologic and hydrologic data for the Rustler Formation near the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, southeastern New Mexico
Steven F. Richey
1989, Open-File Report 89-32
The U.S. Geological Survey is investigating the geohydrology in the vicinity of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in southeastern New Mexico. Data presented were compiled in support of a regional groundwater flow model. The data include water level measurements obtained from the U.S. Geological Survey 's Groundwater Site-Inventory and OMNIANA...
Hydrologic data for the Big Spring basin, Clayton County, Iowa, water year 1988
Stephen J. Kalkhoff
1989, Open-File Report 89-230
Hydrologic data was collected during the 1988 water year in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Geological Survey Bureau in the Big Spring ground-water basin located in Clayton County, Iowa. Information on precipitation, streams, and ground water was collected in the basin. Total rainfall at Big Spring was 24.08...
Water-resources investigations in Tennessee; programs and activities of the U.S. Geological Survey, 1988-1989
Ferdinand Quinones, B.H. Balthrop, E.G. Baker
1989, Open-File Report 89-379
This report contains a summation of water resources projects which were active in the Tennessee District during 1988 or 1989. Given in each summary is the name of the project chief, the objective of the project, the progress of results of the study to date, and the name of the...
Water-resources activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Wyoming, fiscal years 1988 and 1989
D. M. Oden (compiler)
1989, Open-File Report 89-262
There are two types of water-resources activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Wyoming: collection of hydrologic data, and water-resources-appraisal projects. During Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989, the work was done in cooperation with 10 State agencies, 5 counties, 3 cities, 2 towns, 1 irrigation district, 2 Indian Tribes, and...
Potential hydrologic effects of ground-water withdrawals from the Dakota Aquifer, southwestern Kansas
Kenneth R. Watts
1989, Water Supply Paper 2304
A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of potential development of the Dakota aquifer on the layered-aquifer system above Permian rocks in a 5,000-square-mile area of southwestern Kansas. This aquifer system, which consists of five layers, includes the Cheyenne aquifer, the Kiowa confining unit, the Dakota aquifer, the Niobrara-Graneros...
Geohydrologic aspects for siting and design of low-level radioactive-waste disposal
M. S. Bedinger
1989, Circular 1034
The objective for siting and design of low-level radioactive-waste repository sites is to isolate the waste from the biosphere until the waste no longer poses an unacceptable hazard as a result of radioactive decay. Low-level radioactive waste commonly is isolated at shallow depths with various engineered features to stabilize the...
