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Drought conditions during NHD topographic surveys and other streamflow observations in the Pacific Northwest, USA Drought conditions during NHD topographic surveys and other streamflow observations in the Pacific Northwest, USA
This dataset adds attributes describing the self-calibrated Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI) during the observation year of wet/dry streamflow observations collected in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Streamflow observation locations are linked to the nearest National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution (NHD-HR) stream segment to obtain stream order and stream permanence (perennial/non...
Hydrogeologic Framework of the Treasure Valley and Surrounding Area, Idaho and Oregon Hydrogeologic Framework of the Treasure Valley and Surrounding Area, Idaho and Oregon
A three-dimensional hydrogeologic framework model (3D HFM) of the westernmost western Snake River Plain (WSRP) aquifer system was prepared to represent the subsurface distribution and thickness of four hydrogeologic units. The primary source of data for the 3D HFM was lithologic data from a total of 291 well-driller reports. These data were then processed using Rockware Rockworks17 three
Model Archive Summary for Suspended Sediment, Acoustic Sediment Surrogate Model 2.0, USGS gage number 13342500, Clearwater River at Spalding, Idaho Model Archive Summary for Suspended Sediment, Acoustic Sediment Surrogate Model 2.0, USGS gage number 13342500, Clearwater River at Spalding, Idaho
From 2008 to 2012, the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, developed an acoustic backscatter surrogate (model 1.0) for estimating real-time suspended-sediment concentration and loads at Clearwater River at Spalding, ID (USGS ID: 13342500) using a horizontally-mounted 3000kHz acoustic Doppler velocity meter (ADVM). This study...
Metals concentrations in insect tissues and water from the Panther Creek watershed, Idaho, September 2015 Metals concentrations in insect tissues and water from the Panther Creek watershed, Idaho, September 2015
The purpose of this sampling was to collect matched aquatic insect and water samples to support metals mixture toxicity modeling. This is part of a larger study that included exposing naturally colonized insect communities to metals mixtures in long-term laboratory toxicity tests, field surveys, and modeling (Schmidt and others, 2019). The Panther Creek sampling was conducted to give a...
Microplastics in the water column and sediment in Milwaukee-Area streams, the Milwaukee Harbor, and Lake Michigan, 2016 Microplastics in the water column and sediment in Milwaukee-Area streams, the Milwaukee Harbor, and Lake Michigan, 2016
This dataset describes the quantity, morphology, and polymer identity of microplastics in the water column and surficial sediments of Milwaukee-Area streams, the Milwaukee Harbor, and Lake Michigan (Wisconsin). Water samples were collected at 10 locations, 2-4 times each, from May to September, 2016. At the 4 shallowest locations, water was collected only at the water surface. At the...
Selenium and mercury in the Kootenai River, Montana and Idaho, 2018-2019 Selenium and mercury in the Kootenai River, Montana and Idaho, 2018-2019
Selenium loads have been increasing over time in the Elk River, British Columbia, Canada, due to coal mining operations and runoff from associate spoil piles. The Elk River is a tributary to the Kootenay/Kootenai River and Lake Koocanusa. Extensive fish tissue monitoring has been conducted in Lake Koocanusa to assess the potential impacts of selenium from the Elk River (http://deq.mt.gov...
Point-Source Nutrient Loads to Streams of the Conterminous United States, 2012 Point-Source Nutrient Loads to Streams of the Conterminous United States, 2012
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) developed a spatial water-quality model called SPAtially Referenced Regressions On Watershed attributes (SPARROW) to estimate the major sources and environmental factors that affect the long-term supply, transport, and fate of contaminants in the Nation's streams. The SPARROW model relates in-stream water-quality data to spatially referenced...
Compiled Database and Results of the Analysis of Multiple Groundwater-Quality Datasets for Idaho Compiled Database and Results of the Analysis of Multiple Groundwater-Quality Datasets for Idaho
Groundwater is an important source of drinking and irrigation water throughout Idaho, and groundwater quality is monitored by various Federal, State, and local agencies. The historical, multi-agency records of groundwater quality include a valuable dataset that has yet to be compiled or analyzed on a statewide level. The purpose of this study is to combine groundwater-quality data from...
Treasure Valley Drains Treasure Valley Drains
To begin filling data gaps for development of a Treasure Valley groundwater-flow model, we installed 10 new real-time streamgages on drains along the lower Boise River from Eagle to Parma. The streamgages will monitor the amount of shallow groundwater the aquifer system discharges to surface water. This was a missing component in previously developed models.
Idaho WaterWatch Idaho WaterWatch
Map of real-time streamflow for Idaho compared to historical streamflow for the day of the year
Idaho Real-Time Groundwater Level Network Idaho Real-Time Groundwater Level Network
The Real Time Groundwater Level Network contains water levels and well information from wells with "real time" data transmission instrumentation.
Idaho WaterQualityWatch Idaho WaterQualityWatch
Map of real-time water temperature and other water-quality conditions for selected sites in Idaho