Quality-Assurance Plan for Water-Quality Activities of the U.S. Geological Survey Montana Water Science Center
John H. Lambing (compiler)
2006, Open-File Report 2006-1275
In accordance with guidelines set forth by the Office of Water Quality in the Water Resources Discipline of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a quality-assurance plan has been created for use by the USGS Montana Water Science Center in conducting water-quality activities. This quality-assurance plan documents the standards, policies, and...
Trench Logs and Scarp Data from an Investigation of the Steens Fault Zone, Bog Hot Valley and Pueblo Valley, Humboldt County, Nevada
Stephen F. Personius, Anthony J. Crone, Michael N. Machette, Jai Bok Kyung, Hector Cisneros, David J. Lidke, Shannon Mahan
2006, Scientific Investigations Map 2952
Introduction: This report contains field and laboratory data from a study of the Steens fault zone near Denio, Nev. The 200-km-long Steens fault zone forms the longest, most topographically prominent fault-bounded escarpment in the Basin and Range of southern Oregon and northern Nevada. The down-to-the-east normal fault is marked...
Hydrogeologic framework and ground-water Flow in quaternary deposits at the U.S. Army Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center near Edinburgh, Indiana, 2002-2003
Bret A. Robinson, Martin R. Risch
2006, Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5172
A hydrogeologic framework was developed for unconsolidated Quaternary deposits at the U.S. Army Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center. The framework describes the potential for the occurrence of ground water on the basis of physiography and the distribution of geologic materials within the study area. Four geologic units-the Jessup, Trafalgar, Atherton,...
Cross-Sectional Data for Selected Reaches of the Chattahoochee River within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Georgia, 2004
Melinda S. Dalton
2006, Data Series 219
This report presents hydrologic data for selected reaches of the Chattahoochee River within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA). Data about transect location, width, depth, and velocity of flow for selected reaches of the river are presented in tabular form. The tables contain measurements collected from shoal and run...
Volcano and Earthquake Monitoring Plan for the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, 2006-2015
Yellowstone Volcano Observatory
2006, Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5276
To provide Yellowstone National Park (YNP) and its surrounding communities with a modern, comprehensive system for volcano and earthquake monitoring, the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) has developed a monitoring plan for the period 2006-2015. Such a plan is needed so that YVO can provide timely information during seismic, volcanic, and...
Post-Wildfire Sedimentation in Saguaro National Park, Rincon Mountain District, and Effects on Lowland Leopard Frog Habitat
John T.C. Parker
2006, Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5235
The Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park occupies about 272 square kilometers of mountains, canyons, and alluvial fans in southeastern Arizona just east of Tucson. The park contains some of the last remaining habitat in the Tucson Basin of the lowland leopard frog that lives in the bedrock pools...
Aqueous geochemical data from the analysis of stream water samples collected in August 2004: Taylor Mountains 1:250,000 scale quadrangle, Alaska
Bronwen Wang, Seth Mueller, Elizabeth Bailey, Greg Lee
2006, Open-File Report 2006-1175
We report on the chemical analysis of water samples collected from the Taylor Mountains 1:250,000 quadrangle. Samples were collected as part of the multi-year U.S. Geological Survey's project -- Geologic and Mineral Deposit Data for Alaskan Economic Development. Data presented here are from water samples collected primarily in the northeastern...
Salinity and temperature tolerance experiments on selected Florida Bay mollusks
James B. Murray, G. Lynn Wingard
2006, Open-File Report 2006-1026
The ultimate goal of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) is to restore and preserve the unique ecosystems of South Florida, including the estuaries. Understanding the effect of salinity and temperature changes, beyond typical oscillations, on the biota of South Florida's estuaries is a necessary component of achieving the goal...
Hydrologic Characteristics of a Managed Wetland and a Natural Riverine Wetland along the Kankakee River in Northwestern Indiana
Leslie D. Arihood, E. Randall Bayless, William C. Sidle
2006, Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5222
Characteristics of ground-water/surface-water interactions were identified at a managed wetland (Hog Marsh) and a natural riverine wetland (LaSalle) located on the north and south sides, respectively, of the Kankakee River in northwestern Indiana. Hog Marsh covers about 390 hectares of the Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park. LaSalle covers about 100...
Polar Bear Population Status in the Southern Beaufort Sea
Eric V. Regehr, Steven C. Amstrup, Ian Stirling
2006, Open-File Report 2006-1337
Polar bears depend entirely on sea ice for survival. In recent years, a warming climate has caused major changes in the Arctic sea ice environment, leading to concerns regarding the status of polar bear populations. Here we present findings from long-term studies of polar bears in the southern Beaufort Sea...
Continuous water-quality monitoring and regression analysis to estimate constituent concentrations and loads in the Red River of the North, Fargo, North Dakota, 2003-05
Karen R. Ryberg
2006, Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5241
This report presents the results of a study by the U.S. Geological Survey, done in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of the Interior, to estimate water-quality constituent concentrations in the Red River of the North at Fargo, North Dakota. Regression analysis of water-quality data collected in 2003-05...
Geoinformatics 2006--Abstracts
Shailaja R. Brady, A. Krishna Sinha, Linda C. Gundersen
2006, Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5201
In order to facilitate the discovery, integration, and analysis of distributed data, geoscientists-in partnership with information technologists and computer scientists-have established the emerging science of geoinformatics. Geoinformatics 2006, an international conference that was attended by over 300 participants between May 10 and 12, 2006, represents the first nationally organized meeting...
High-resolution geologic mapping of the inner continental shelf: Boston Harbor and approaches, Massachusetts
Seth D. Ackerman, Bradford Butman, Walter A. Barnhardt, William W. Danforth, James M. Crocker
2006, Open-File Report 2006-1008
This report presents the surficial geologic framework data and information for the sea floor of Boston Harbor and Approaches, Massachusetts (fig. 1.1). This mapping was conducted as part of a cooperative program between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM), and the National Oceanic...
Procedural Documentation and Accuracy Assessment of Bathymetric Maps and Area/Capacity Tables for Small Reservoirs
Gary L. Wilson, Joseph M. Richards
2006, Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5208
Because of the increasing use and importance of lakes for water supply to communities, a repeatable and reliable procedure to determine lake bathymetry and capacity is needed. A method to determine the accuracy of the procedure will help ensure proper collection and use of the data and resulting products. It...
Wildlife and habitat damage assessment from Hurricane Charley: Recommendations for recovery of the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge Complex
J. Michael Meyers, Catherine A. Langtimm, Thomas J. Smith III, Kendra Pednault-Willett
2006, Open-File Report 2006-1126
• On 13 August 2004, the first of four hurricanes to strike Florida in <6 weeks came ashore near J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge (JNDDNWR) Complex, Sanibel Island, Florida. The eye of Category 4 Hurricane Charley passed just north of Sanibel Island with maximum sustained winds of 145...
Water-Level Data for the Albuquerque Basin and Adjacent Areas, Central New Mexico, Period of Record Through 2004
R.K. DeWees
2006, Open-File Report 2006-1281
The Albuquerque Basin, located in central New Mexico, is about 100 miles long and 25 to 40 miles wide. The basin is defined as the extent of consolidated and unconsolidated deposits of Tertiary and Quaternary age that encompass the structural Rio Grande Rift within the basin. Drinking-water supplies throughout the...
Apparent Consumption vs. Total Consumption--A Lead-Acid Battery Case Study
David R. Wilburn, David A. Buckingham
2006, Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5155
Introduction: This report compares estimates of U.S. apparent consumption of lead with estimates of total U.S. consumption of this mineral commodity from a materials flow perspective. The difference, attributed to the amount of lead contained in imported and exported products, was found to be significant for this sector. The study...
South Carolina Coastal Erosion Study: Data report for observations, October 2003 - April 2004
Charlene M. Sullivan, John C. Warner, Marinna A. Martini, George Voulgaris, Paul Work, Kevin A. Haas, Daniel Hanes
2006, Open-File Report 2005-1429
Oceanographic observations have been made at nine locations in Long Bay, South Carolina from October 2003 through April 2004. These sites are centered around a shore-oblique sand feature that is approximately 10 km long, 2 km wide, and in excess of 3 m thick. The observations were collected through a...
Estimation of nonpoint-source loads of total nitrogen, total phosphorous, and total suspended solids in the Black, Belle, and Pine River basins, Michigan, by use of the PLOAD model
Atiq U. Syed, Richard S. Jodoin
2006, Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5071
The Lake St. Clair Regional Monitoring Project partners planned a 3-year assessment study of the surface water in the Lake St. Clair drainage basins in Michigan. This study included water-quality monitoring and analysis, collection of discrete (grab) and automatic water-quality samples, monitoring of bacteria, and the creation of a database...
Strength in Numbers: Describing the Flooded Area of Isolated Wetlands
Terrie M. Lee, Kim H. Haag
2006, Fact Sheet 2006-3118
Thousands of isolated, freshwater wetlands are scattered across the karst1 landscape of central Florida. Most are small (less than 15 acres), shallow, marsh and cypress wetlands that flood and dry seasonally. Wetland health is threatened when wetland flooding patterns are altered either by human activities, such as land-use change and...
Flooding Frequency Alters Vegetation in Isolated Wetlands
Kim H. Haag, Terrie M. Lee
2006, Fact Sheet 2006-3117
Many isolated wetlands in central Florida occur as small, shallow depressions scattered throughout the karst topography of the region. In these wetlands, the water table approaches land surface seasonally, and water levels and flooding frequency are largely determined by differences between precipitation and evapotranspiration. Because much of the region is...
Surface-Water Quality-Assurance Plan for the Tallahassee Office, U.S. Geological Survey
Stewart A. Tomlinson
2006, Open-File Report 2006-1021
This Tallahassee Office Surface-Water Quality-Assurance Plan documents the standards, policies, and procedures used by the Tallahassee Office for activities related to the collection, processing, storage, analysis, and publication of surface-water data. This plan serves as a guide to all Tallahassee Office personnel involved in surface-water data activities, and changes as...
Surface-Water Quantity and Quality of the Upper Milwaukee River, Cedar Creek, and Root River Basins, Wisconsin, 2004
David W. Hall
2006, Open-File Report 2006-1121
The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC), collected discharge and water-quality data at nine sites in previously monitored areas of the upper Milwaukee River, Cedar Creek, and Root River Basins, in Wisconsin from May 1 through November 15, 2004. The data were collected...
California GAMA program: Ground-water quality data in the northern San Joaquin Basin Study Unit, 2005
George L. Bennett V, Kenneth Belitz, Barbara J. Milby Dawson
2006, Data Series 196
Growing concern over the closure of public-supply wells because of ground-water contamination has led the State Water Board to establish the Ground-Water Ambient Monitoring and Assessment (GAMA) Program. With the aid of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the program goals are to enhance understanding and...
Agricultural Chemicals in Leary Weber Ditch Basin, Hancock County, Indiana, 2003-04
Nancy T. Baker, Timothy R. Lathrop
2006, Data Series 214
Leary Weber Ditch Basin, Hancock County, Indiana, is part of an Agricultural Chemicals: Source, Transport, and Fate study conducted by the National Water-Quality Assessment Program of the U.S. Geological Survey. Water-quality samples were collected in Leary Weber Ditch and in the major hydrologic compartments of the Leary Weber Ditch Basin...
