EAARL coastal topography-Gateway National Recreation Area, New Jersey and New York, 2009
Amar Nayegandhi, Saisudha Vivekanandan, John Brock, Sara Stevens, C. Wayne Wright, Jamie M. Bonisteel, David B. Nagle, Xan Yates, Emily S. Klipp
2010, Data Series 525
This DVD contains lidar-derived bare-earth (BE) and first-surface (FS) topography GIS datasets of a portion of the Gateway National Recreation Area in New Jersey and New York. These datasets were acquired July 8-9, 2009....
Geochemical data for Colorado soils: Results from the 2006 state-scale geochemical survey
David B. Smith, Karl J. Ellefsen, James E. Kilburn
2010, Data Series 520
In 2006, soil samples were collected at 960 sites (1 site per 280 square kilometers) throughout the state of Colorado. These samples were collected from a depth of 0-15 centimeters and, following a near-total multi-acid digestion, were analyzed for a suite of more than 40 major and trace elements. The...
EAARL coastal topography-eastern Florida, post-Hurricane Frances, 2004: bare earth
Xan Yates, Amar Nayegandhi, Jamie M. Bonisteel, C. Wayne Wright, A. H. Sallenger, John Brock, Emily S. Klipp, David B. Nagle
2010, Data Series 528
This DVD contains lidar-derived bare-earth (BE) topography GIS datasets of a portion of the eastern Florida coastline beachface, acquired post-Hurricane Frances on September 9, 2004....
Using land-cover change as dynamic variables in surface-water and water-quality models
Krista A. Karstensen, Kelly L. Warner, Anne Kuhn
2010, General Information Product 110
Land-cover data are typically used in hydrologic modeling to establish or describe land surface dynamics. This project is designed to demonstrate the use of land-cover change data in surface-water and water-quality models by incorporating land-cover as a variable condition. The project incorporates three different scenarios that vary hydrologically and geographically:...
EAARL coastal topography-eastern Florida, post-Hurricane Frances, 2004: first surface
Xan Yates, Amar Nayegandhi, Jamie M. Bonisteel, C. Wayne Wright, A. H. Sallenger, John Brock, Emily S. Klipp, David B. Nagle
2010, Data Series 527
This DVD contains lidar-derived first-surface (FS) topography GIS datasets of a portion of the eastern Florida coastline beachface, acquired post-Hurricane Frances on September 9, 2004....
Geology, geochemistry, and geophysics of the Fry Canyon uranium/copper project site, southeastern Utah: Indications of contaminant migration
James K. Otton, Robert A. Zielinski, Robert Horton
2010, Scientific Investigations Report 2010-5075
The Fry Canyon uranium/copper project site in San Juan County, southeastern Utah, was affected by the historical (1957–68) processing of uranium and copper-uranium ores. Relict uranium tailings and related ponds, and a large copper heap-leach pile at the site represent point sources of uranium and copper to local soils, surface...
2009 Observer Survey Report
Theresa Crimmins, Alyssa H. Rosemartin, Alexis Lincicome, Jake F. Weltzin
2010, USA-NPN Technical Series 2010‐003
The USA‐National Phenology Network (USA‐NPN) seeks to engage volunteer observers in collecting phenological observations of plants and animals using consistent standards and to contribute their observations to a national data repository. In March 2009, the National Coordinating Office staff implemented an online monitoring program for 213 plant species. In this...
Global building inventory for earthquake loss estimation and risk management
Kishor Jaiswal, David Wald, Keith Porter
2010, Earthquake Spectra (26) 731-748
We develop a global database of building inventories using taxonomy of global building types for use in near-real-time post-earthquake loss estimation and pre-earthquake risk analysis, for the U.S. Geological Survey’s Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response (PAGER) program. The database is available for public use, subject to peer review,...
Snake River fall Chinook salmon life history investigations, annual report 2008
Kenneth F. Tiffan, William P. Connor, Brian J. Bellgraph, Rebecca A. Buchanan
2010, Report
In 2009, we used radio and acoustic telemetry to evaluate the migratory behavior, survival, mortality, and delay of subyearling fall Chinook salmon in the Clearwater River and Lower Granite Reservoir. We released a total of 1,000 tagged hatchery subyearlings at Cherry Lane on the Clearwater River in mid August and...
Decision analysis framing study: In-valley drainage management strategies for the western San Joaquin Valley, California
Theresa S. Presser, Karen E. Jenni, Timothy Nieman, James Coleman
2010, Open-File Report 2009-1121
Constraints on drainage management in the western San Joaquin Valley and implications of proposed approaches to management were recently evaluated by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS found that a significant amount of data for relevant technical issues was available and that a structured, analytical decision support tool could...
Snake River Fall Chinook Salmon life history investigations annual report, 2009
Kenneth F. Tiffan, William P. Connor, Brian J. Bellgraph, Rebecca A. Buchanan
2010, Report
In 2009, we used radio and acoustic telemetry to evaluate the migratory behavior, survival, mortality, and delay of subyearling fall Chinook salmon in the Clearwater River and Lower Granite Reservoir. We released a total of 1,000 tagged hatchery subyearlings at Cherry Lane on the Clearwater River in mid August and...
Water quality and ecological condition of urban streams in Independence, Missouri, June 2005 through December 2008
D. Christensen, Thomas E. Harris, Shelley L. Niesen
2010, Scientific Investigations Report 2010-5074
To identify the sources of selected constituents in urban streams and better understand processes affecting water quality and their effects on the ecological condition of urban streams and the Little Blue River in Independence, Missouri the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the City of Independence Water Pollution Control Department...
Groundwater-quality data and regional trends in the Virginia Coastal Plain, 1906-2007
Randolph E. McFarland
2010, Professional Paper 1772
A newly developed regional perspective of the hydrogeology of the Virginia Coastal Plain incorporates updated information on groundwater quality in the area. Local-scale groundwater-quality information is provided by a comprehensive dataset compiled from multiple Federal and State agency databases. Groundwater-sample chemical-constituent values and related data are presented in tables, summaries,...
Effects of urbanization, construction activity, management practices, and impoundments on suspended-sediment transport in Johnson County, northeast Kansas, February 2006 through November 2008
Casey J. Lee, Andrew C. Ziegler
2010, Scientific Investigations Report 2010-5128
The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Johnson County, Kansas, Stormwater Management Program, investigated the effects of urbanization, construction activity, management practices, and impoundments on suspended-sediment transport in Johnson County from February 2006 through November 2008. Streamgages and continuous turbidity sensors were operated at 15 sites within the urbanizing...
Trends in the quality of water in New Jersey streams, water years 1998-2007
R. Edward Hickman, Bonnie J. Gray
2010, Scientific Investigations Report 2010-5088
Trends were determined in flow-adjusted values of selected water-quality characteristics measured year-round during water years 1998-2007 (October 1, 1997, through September 30, 2007) at 70 stations on New Jersey streams. Water-quality characteristics included in the analysis are dissolved oxygen, pH, total dissolved solids, total phosphorus, total organic nitrogen plus ammonia,...
High-resolution seismic-reflection data offshore of Dana Point, southern California borderland
Ray W. Sliter, Holly F. Ryan, Peter J. Triezenberg
2010, Open-File Report 2010-1111
The U.S. Geological Survey collected high-resolution shallow seismic-reflection profiles in September 2006 in the offshore area between Dana Point and San Mateo Point in southern Orange and northern San Diego Counties, California. Reflection profiles were located to image folds and reverse faults associated with the San Mateo fault zone and...
Fluorine, fluorite, and fluorspar in central Colorado
Alan R. Wallace
2010, Scientific Investigations Report 2010-5113
Fluorine (F) is a widespread element that was deposited in a variety of rocks, minerals, and geologic environments in central Colorado. It occurs as a trace element, as a major component of the mineral fluorite (CaFs), and as a major economic source of fluorine in fluorspar deposits, which are massive...
Oil shale resources of the Uinta Basin, Utah and Colorado
U.S. Geological Survey Oil Shale Assessment Team
2010, Data Series 69-BB
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recently completed a comprehensive assessment of in-place oil in oil shales of the Eocene Green River Formation of the Uinta Basin of eastern Utah and western Colorado. The oil shale interval was subdivided into eighteen roughly time-stratigraphic intervals, and each interval was assessed for variations in...
Recent (2001-09) hydrologic history and regionalization studies in Texas-Statistical characterization of storms, floods, and rainfall-runoff relations
William H. Asquith
2010, Fact Sheet 2010-3063
As part of numerous cooperative studies investigating rainfall and streamflow during 1991-2009 with the Texas Department of Transportation and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) published about 20 reports describing either historical streamflow conditions (hydrologic history) in Texas or the results of studies involving regional rainfall...
Central Colorado Assessment Project (CCAP)-Geochemical data for rock, sediment, soil, and concentrate sample media
Matthew Granitto, Ed H. DeWitt, Terry L. Klein
2010, Data Series 509
This database was initiated, designed, and populated to collect and integrate geochemical data from central Colorado in order to facilitate geologic mapping, petrologic studies, mineral resource assessment, definition of geochemical baseline values and statistics, environmental impact assessment, and medical geology. The Microsoft Access database serves as a geochemical data warehouse...
Can prescribed fire be used to control Yellow Sweetclover (Meliotus officinalis) in a cool-season mixed-grass prairie?
Diane L. Larson
2010, Data Series 515
This report summarizes the results of a study on the effects of early- versus late-season fire on yellow sweetclover. The study was motivated by a desire to develop realistic management methods for yellow sweetclover at Badlands National Park. Limitations imposed by an inability to apply fire treatments at the times...
Connecticut Highlands technical report— Documentation of the regional rainfall-runoff model
Elizabeth A. Ahearn, David M. Bjerklie
2010, Open-File Report 2010-1187
This report provides the supporting data and describes the data sources, methodologies, and assumptions used in the assessment of existing and potential water resources of the Highlands of Connecticut and Pennsylvania (referred to herein as the “Highlands”). Included in this report are Highlands groundwater and surface-water use data and the...
Sedimentation Survey of Lago Patillas, Puerto Rico, March 2007
Luis R. Soler-Lopez
2010, Scientific Investigations Map 3128
Lago Patillas is a reservoir located on the confluence of Rio Grande de Patillas and Rio Marin, in the municipality of Patillas in southern Puerto Rico, about 3 kilometers north of the town of Patillas and about 8 kilometers northeast of the town of Arroyo (fig. 1). The dam is...
Sedimentation Survey of Lago de Cidra, Puerto Rico, August 2007
Luis R. Soler-Lopez
2010, Scientific Investigations Map 3118
Lago de Cidra is a reservoir located on the confluence of Rio de Bayamon, Rio Sabana, and Quebrada Prieta, in the municipality of Cidra in east-central Puerto Rico, about 3.0 kilometers northeast of the town of Cidra. The dam is owned and operated by the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer...
Nutrients, Select Pesticides, and Suspended Sediment in the Karst Terrane of the Sinking Creek Basin, Kentucky, 2004-06
Angela S. Crain
2010, Scientific Investigations Report 2010-5167
This report presents the results of a study by the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, on nutrients, select pesticides, and suspended sediment in the karst terrane of the Sinking Creek Basin. Streamflow, nutrient, select pesticide, and suspended-sediment data were collected at seven sampling stations from...
