Publications
This list of Upper Midwest Water Science Center publications spans from 1899 to present. It includes both official USGS publications and journal articles authored by our scientists. To access the full, searchable catalog of USGS publications, please visit the USGS Publications Warehouse.
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Effects of changes in reservoir operations on water quality and trophic state indicators in Voyageurs National Park, northern Minnesota, 2001-03 Effects of changes in reservoir operations on water quality and trophic state indicators in Voyageurs National Park, northern Minnesota, 2001-03
Implementation of an order by the International Joint Commission in January 2000 has changed operating procedures for dams that regulate two large reservoirs in Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota. These new procedures were expected to restore a more natural water regime and affect water levels, water quality, and trophic status. Results of laboratory analyses and field...
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Victoria G. Christensen, G. A. Payne, Larry W. Kallemeyn
Responses of male fathead minnows to wastewater effluent--Indications of causative factors Responses of male fathead minnows to wastewater effluent--Indications of causative factors
No abstract available.
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K. E. Lee, L. B. Barber, H.L. Schoenfuss
Unsaturated zone tracer test at a crude oil spill site Unsaturated zone tracer test at a crude oil spill site
No abstract available.
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G. N. Delin, W.N. Herkelrath
Ground-water evapotranspiration estimates near wet meadows using well hydrographs Ground-water evapotranspiration estimates near wet meadows using well hydrographs
No abstract available.
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T.K. Cowdery
A national fish-tissue mercury model--Implications for monitoring program design A national fish-tissue mercury model--Implications for monitoring program design
No abstract available.
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Stephen P. Wente
Analysis of streamflow and water-quality data at two long-term monitoring sites on the St. Croix River, Wisconsin and Minnesota Analysis of streamflow and water-quality data at two long-term monitoring sites on the St. Croix River, Wisconsin and Minnesota
Streamflow of the St. Croix River has been monitored on a long-term basis by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) at streamflow-gaging stations on the St. Croix River at Wisconsin State Highway 35 near Danbury, Wisconsin and below the dam at St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Trend analysis indicates that annual streamflow peaks, annual mean flows, and annual 7-day low flows have remained...
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Bernard N. Lenz
Water-resources-related information for the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District planning area, Wisconsin, 1970-2002 Water-resources-related information for the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District planning area, Wisconsin, 1970-2002
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Corridor Study is a three-phase project designed to improve the understanding of water resources in the stream corridors of the MMSD planning area by initially compiling existing data and using the compiled information to develop 3-year baseline and long-term monitoring plans. This report is one of the products of Phase I of the...
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Morgan A. Schneider, Michelle A. Lutz
The value of long-term monitoring in the development of ground-water-flow models The value of long-term monitoring in the development of ground-water-flow models
As environmental issues have come to the forefront of public concern, so has the awareness of the importance of ground water in the overall water cycle and as a source of the Nation’s drinking water. Heightened interest has spawned a host of scientific enterprises (Taylor and Alley, 2001). Some activities are directed toward collection of water-level data and related information to...
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Daniel T. Feinstein, David J. Hart, James T. Krohelski
Urbanization influences on aquatic communities in northeastern Illinois streams Urbanization influences on aquatic communities in northeastern Illinois streams
Biotic indices and sediment trace element concentrations for 43 streams in northeastern Illinois (Chicago area) from the 1980s and 1990s were examined along an agricultural to urban land cover gradient to explore the relations among biotic integrity, sediment chemistry, and urbanization. The Illinois fish Alternative Index of Biotic Integrity (AIBI) ranged from poor to excellent in...
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F. A. Fitzpatrick, M.A. Harris, T.L. Arnold, K.D. Richards
Water Resources Data - Wisconsin, Water Year 2003 Water Resources Data - Wisconsin, Water Year 2003
Water-resources data for the 2003 water year for Wisconsin include records of streamflow at gaging stations, partialrecord stations, and miscellaneous sites, records of precipitation, and records of chemical, biological, and physical characteristics of surface water. In addition, water levels in observation wells are reported. These data were collected by the U.S. Geological Survey in...
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R.J. Waschbusch, D.L. Olson, B.R. Ellefson, P.A. Stark
Water resources data in Minnesota, water year 2003 annual report Water resources data in Minnesota, water year 2003 annual report
Water resources data for the 2003 water year for Minnesota consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams; stage of lakes and reservoirs; ground-water quality; and water quality in wells. This report contains discharge records for 109 stream-gaging stations; stage for 12 lakes and reservoirs; water quality for 4 stream-gaging stations; peak flow data for 90 highflow...
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G.B. Mitton, K.G. Guttormson, G.W. Stratton, E.S. Wakeman