In Pennsylvania, the USGS's water-resources roots date back to the late 1800's, with the initiation of streamflow gaging on the Susquehanna and Delaware Rivers and assessments of groundwater resources near Philadelphia. The USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Center continues to provide scientific information about the water resources of the Susquehanna River Basin, in cooperation with regional and local agencies and stakeholders, and with other USGS Water Science Centers and national programs.
In early 2022, staff from the Pennsylvania Water Science Center removed a set of concrete stairs leading down an embankment to the streamgaging station Susquehanna River at Harrisburg (01570500) located on Harrisburg’s City Island. City Island offers many popular recreational activities resulting in high pedestrian traffic. The stairs removal improved public safety and the aesthetics of the surrounding area. Aging streamgages are routinely upgraded to improve safety and enhance data collection quality. USGS has been collecting streamflow data at this location since 1890, which makes it one of the oldest stations in the Pennsylvania streamgaging network.
Also see Pennsylvania and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed for science related to the effects of the Susquehanna River and other Pennsylvania streams on water quality in the Chesapeake Bay.
USGS national programs in the Susquehanna River Basin in Pennsylvania have included the National Water Quality Program and Chesapeake Bay Activities.
Pennsylvania and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
In Pennsylvania, the USGS's water-resources roots date back to the late 1800's, with the initiation of streamflow gaging on the Susquehanna and Delaware Rivers and assessments of groundwater resources near Philadelphia. The USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Center continues to provide scientific information about the water resources of the Susquehanna River Basin, in cooperation with regional and local agencies and stakeholders, and with other USGS Water Science Centers and national programs.
In early 2022, staff from the Pennsylvania Water Science Center removed a set of concrete stairs leading down an embankment to the streamgaging station Susquehanna River at Harrisburg (01570500) located on Harrisburg’s City Island. City Island offers many popular recreational activities resulting in high pedestrian traffic. The stairs removal improved public safety and the aesthetics of the surrounding area. Aging streamgages are routinely upgraded to improve safety and enhance data collection quality. USGS has been collecting streamflow data at this location since 1890, which makes it one of the oldest stations in the Pennsylvania streamgaging network.
Also see Pennsylvania and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed for science related to the effects of the Susquehanna River and other Pennsylvania streams on water quality in the Chesapeake Bay.
USGS national programs in the Susquehanna River Basin in Pennsylvania have included the National Water Quality Program and Chesapeake Bay Activities.