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Nitrogen in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed - A Century of Change, 1950–2050

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Domestic Well Water Quality in Marcellus Shale Region

Factors Affecting Groundwater Quality Used for Domestic Supply in Marcellus Shale Region of North-Central and North-East Pennsylvania

Geohydrologic and water-quality characterization of a fractured-bedrock test hole in an area of Marcellus Shale gas development, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania

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January 1, 1971

Hydrology of two small river basins in Pennsylvania before urbanization, with a section on observation of stream fauna

Basic data on water quantity, chemical quality, and suspended sediment are tabulated to record the conditions existing in two basins near Philadelphia, each about 32 square miles in area. The basins in 1970 are agricultural land for the most part, but urban and industrial development is imminent as the Philadelphia metropolitan area expands. Hopefully, as changes caused by urbanization occur in fu

Authors

R. Adam Miller, John Troxell, Luna Bergere Leopold, Ruth Patrick, Robert R. Grant

Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center

January 1, 1971

A procedure for evaluating environmental impact

In a recent article in "Science" discussing the Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Gillette (1971) states "The law's instructions for preparing an impact report apparently are not specific enough to insure that an agency will fully, or even usefully, examine the environmental effects of the projects it plans." This report contains a procedure that may assist in developing uniform environmental impa

Authors

Luna Bergere Leopold, Frank Eldridge Clarke, Bruce B. Hanshaw, James R. Balsley

Water Resources Mission Area, Dakota Water Science Center, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science Center, Pennsylvania Water Science Center

January 1, 1971

Real-estate lakes

Since the dawn of civilization waterfront land has been an irresistible attraction to man. Throughout history he has sought out locations fronting on oceans, rivers, and lakes. Originally sought for proximity .to water supply and transportation, such locations are now sought more for their esthetic qualities and for recreation. Usable natural waterfront property is limited, however, and the more d

Authors

David A. Rickert, Andrew Maute Spieker

Water Resources Mission Area, Dakota Water Science Center, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science Center, Pennsylvania Water Science Center, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

January 1, 1971

Hydrology and sedimentation of Corey Creek and Elk Run basins, north-central Pennsylvania

Analysis of data collected from two small agricultural basins in northcehtral Pennsylvania during the period May 1954 to September 1967 indicates that conservation measures reduced the quantity of suspended sediment leaving the Corey Creek basin as a result of frequent storms during the growing season. Extensive soil conservation treatments were applied in the 12.2-squaremile Corey Creek basin, bu

Authors

Lloyd A. Reed

Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center

January 1, 1971

Chemical composition of atmospheric precipitation in the northeastern United States

No abstract available.

Authors

F.J. Pearson, Donald W. Fisher

Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center

January 1, 1971

Geological Survey research 1971, Chapter D

This collection of 39 short papers in the third published chapter of "Geological Survey Research 1971." The papers report on scientific and economic results of current work by members of the Geologic and Water Resources Divisions of the U.S. Geological Survey. Chapter A, to be published later in the year, will present a summary of significant results of work done in fiscal year 197, together wit

Authors

Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center, Utah Water Science Center

January 1, 1971

Effects of roadway and pond construction on sediment yield near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

This report shows the effects that the construction of half a mile of one-lane roadway during June, July, and August 1970 and construction of a 5-acre pond during August and September 1970, had on sediment concentrations and sediment discharge of a stream draining an area of 0.76 square mile. The effects of the construction are shown by comparing the data collected from the affected basin with dat

Authors

Lloyd A. Reed

Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center

January 1, 1971

Acidity control in Bald Eagle Creek and West Branch Susquehanna River, Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Regression analysis of chemical and physical data collected on Beech Creek resulted in two curves that relate the concentration of free hydrogen ion to the electrical specific conductance of the water. These curves provide a means of estimating, through use of data telemetered from a water-quality monitor on Beech Creek, the acid load in the stream at any time. These estimates of acid loads in Bee

Authors

Herbert N. Flippo

Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center

January 1, 1970

Sediment problems in urban areas

A recognition of and solution to sediment problems in urban areas is necessary if society is to have an acceptable living environment. Soil erosion and sediment deposition in urban areas are as much an environmental blight as badly paved and littered streets, dilapidated buildings, billboard clutter, inept land use, and air, water, and noise pollution. In addition, sediment has many direct and ind

Authors

Harold P. Guy

January 1, 1970

Hydrologic implications of solid-water disposal

The disposal of more than 1,400 million pounds of solid wastes in the United States each day is a major problem. This disposal in turn often leads to serious health, esthetic, and environmental problems. Among these is the pollution of vital ground-water resources. Of the six principal methods of solid-waste disposal in general use today, four methods-open dumps, sanitary landfill, incineration, a

Authors

William Joseph Schneider

Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center, Dakota Water Science Center, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

January 1, 1970

Water as an urban resource and nuisance

Generally, when people speak of water as a resource, they are considering its good aspects and recognizing that it is essential for life and living. Sometimes or at some places or to some people, the same water may be annoying or unpleasant and thus a nuisance-for example, rain at a picnic, snow at any time except Christmas Eve, ground water in a basement, floodwater inundating personal property,

Authors

H. E. Thomas, William Joseph Schneider

Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center, Dakota Water Science Center, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

January 1, 1970

Annotated bibliography on artificial recharge of ground water, 1955-67

Artificial ground-water recharge has become more important as water use by agriculture, industry, and municipalities increases. Water management agencies are increasingly interested in potential use of recharge for pollution abatement, waste-water disposal, and re-use and reclamation of locally available supplies. Research projects and theoretical analyses of operational recharge systems show incr

Authors

Donald C. Signor, Douglas J. Growitz, William Kam

Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center