Trinity-San Jacinto River Basin selected as 5th Integrated Water Science Basin
Studies in this Texas basin will focus on the impacts of climate change and sea level variability in urban environments
The new Water Cycle Diagram is now available!
Featuring improved scientific accuracy, design aesthetics, and usability in educational settings
USGS partners in 15 cities to improve urban waterways
Nearly $4 million is being invested to improve water systems and help transform degraded urban riverscapes
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