Streams and Lakes
Streams and Lakes
Lakes and Reservoirs
We collect data and have science projects at many lakes and reservoirs across Oklahoma and Texas
We collect data and have science projects at many lakes and reservoirs across Oklahoma and Texas
Streams
We collect data and have science projects at streams and their watersheds across Texas
We collect data and have science projects at streams and their watersheds across Texas
Surface-Water and Groundwater Interaction
We use geophysics and other techniques to study surface-water/groundwater interaction across Oklahoma and Texas
We use geophysics and other techniques to study surface-water/groundwater interaction across Oklahoma and Texas
Surface water, whether in small creeks or major rivers, natural lakes, or managed reservoirs, has a daily impact on the lives of residents in Oklahoma and Texas. The USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center monitors the availability of this vital resource.
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Urban Waters Federal Partnership - Edwards Aquifer Recharge in a Developing Landscape
San Antonio Texas consistently ranks as one of the fastest growing large cities in the United States. Urban development can affect groundwater quality as trees and open space are replaced by buildings and roads, increasing the amount of urban runoff draining directly into the Edwards aquifer. A network of sophisticated surface water and groundwater monitoring sites is being used to help managers...
Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Monitoring and Assessment Program Development
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and USGS will jointly lead the development of foundational components for region-wide monitoring.
Urban Waters Federal Partnership - Suspended Sediment and Nutrient Delivery to the Gulf of America
Suspended sediment and nutrients from greater San Antonio can affect instream ecological health of the San Antonio River and ultimately impact Gulf of America bays and estuaries. Real-time monitoring in urban and rural parts of the river basin may provide a glimpse into the importance of urban sediment and nutrient sources. Real-time sensors provide a tool to better understand and manage water...
Biological Resources of Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas
Innovations in three-dimensional seismic surveying technology spawned an unprecedented wave of oil and gas prospecting throughout Big Thicket National Preserve. The preserve resource managers were concerned about the potential impacts to aquatic resources from these operations. The USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) provided a baseline assessment of the biological resources in the...
Biological Resources in Big Bend National Park
The USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center provided Big Bend National Park with a comprehensive assessment of the status of instream and riparian-zone biological resources along with information and tools needed by Park staff to address the effects of continued low flows and water-quality degradation of the Rio Grande through Big Bend National Park.
Streamflow and Springflow at Comal and San Marcos River
The Comal and San Marcos Springs are the largest major springs in the San Antonio segment of the Edwards Aquifer in central Texas, and among the largest springs in the southwestern US. The Comal springs network in New Braunfels includes 9 main springs and hundreds of smaller springs, many located under Landa Lake. Likewise, the San Marcos springs network in San Marcos is made up of hundreds of...
Salado Creek Bacteria Source Tracking
THIS PROJECT WAS COMPLETED IN 2019.
Oklahoma-Texas Gaging Station Cameras
A select number of USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) gaging stations are equipped with cameras. Photos are taken at approximately 5 minute intervals. All gaging station cameras in Oklahoma and Texas are listed on this page.
Blanco River Gaging Station Cameras
A select number of USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) gaging stations are equipped with cameras. Photos are taken at approximately 5 minute intervals. Cameras on this page are near the Blanco River.
Lake Gaging Station Cameras
A select number of USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) gaging stations are equipped with cameras. Photos are taken at approximately 5 minute intervals. Cameras on this page are at lakes in Texas.
Houston Area Gaging Station Cameras
A select number of USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) gaging stations are equipped with cameras. Photos are taken at approximately 5 minute intervals. Cameras on this page are in the Houston Area.
Estimating Potential Effects on Streamflow from Nearby Wells in the Lower San Antonio River Basin
The USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) developed a groundwater-flow model to estimate the potential for streamflow depletion in the Lower San Antonio River based on changes in groundwater pumping in the watershed. Results from the project can be used by the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) to better understand aquifer interactions with the river and potential groundwater pumping...