International Water Science
Information about water resources is fundamental to national and local economic well-being, protection of life and property, and effective management. The USGS works with domestic and international partners to monitor, assess, and conduct targeted research on a wide range of water resource conditions, including streamflow, groundwater, water quality, and water use and availability.
USGS provides reliable information to answer your questions and provide assistance related to international water resources science issues, including impacts to people and communities. Training and technology transfer often are integral to the technical assistance provided by USGS international activities.
International studies related to water are conducted by scientists from throughout USGS on topics including:
- streams, lakes, reservoirs
- aquifers, wells, springs
- snow, ice, glaciers
- groundwater/surface water exchange
- extreme hydrologic events
- floods & droughts
- transboundary assessments
- streamgaging networks
- stormwater & wastewater
- erosion & sedimentation
- contaminants & pollution
- eutrophication & harmful algal blooms
- water supply & demand
- water temperature & thermal stress
- hydrogeophysical studies
- sea level rise impacts
Brazilian Agencies Partner With USGS On Water Programs
Mongolia - Building Groundwater Modeling Capacity
Armenia - Building Groundwater Management Capacity for the Ararat Valley
Brazilian Agencies Partner With USGS On Water Programs
Mongolia - Building Groundwater Modeling Capacity