Publications
This list of Water Resources Mission Area publications includes both official USGS publications and journal articles authored by our scientists. A searchable database of all USGS publications can be accessed at the USGS Publications Warehouse.
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Harmonizing multiple methods for reconstructing historical potential and reference evapotranspiration Harmonizing multiple methods for reconstructing historical potential and reference evapotranspiration
Potential evapotranspiration (PET) and reference evapotranspiration (RET) data are usually critical components of hydrologic analysis. Many different equations are available to estimate PET and RET. Most of these equations, such as the Priestley-Taylor and Penman- Monteith methods, rely on detailed meteorological data collected at ground-based weather stations. Few weather stations...
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Getachew Belaineh, David Sumner, Edward Carter, David Clapp
Geologic, hydrologic, and urban hazards for design in desert environments Geologic, hydrologic, and urban hazards for design in desert environments
No abstract available.
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Robert H. Webb, Stanley A. Leake, Richard A. Malloy
Effects of acidic deposition and soil acidification on sugar maple trees in the Adirondack Mountains, New York Effects of acidic deposition and soil acidification on sugar maple trees in the Adirondack Mountains, New York
We documented the effects of acidic atmospheric deposition and soil acidification on the canopy health, basal area increment, and regeneration of sugar maple (SM) trees across the Adirondack region of New York State, in the northeastern United States, where SM are plentiful but not well studied and where widespread depletion of soil calcium (Ca) has been documented. Sugar maple is a...
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Timothy J. Sullivan, Gregory B. Lawrence, Scott W. Bailey, Todd C. McDonnell, Colin M. Beier, K.C. Weathers, G.T. McPherson, Daniel A. Bishop
Geochemical monitoring for potential environmental impacts of geologic sequestration of CO2 Geochemical monitoring for potential environmental impacts of geologic sequestration of CO2
Carbon dioxide sequestration is now considered an important component of the portfolio of options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to stabilize their atmospheric levels at values that would limit global temperature increases to the target of 2 °C by the end of the century (Pacala and Socolow 2004; IPCC 2005, 2007; Benson and Cook 2005; Benson and Cole 2008; IEA 2012; Romanak et al...
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Yousif K. Kharaka, David R. Cole, James J. Thordsen, Kathleen D. Gans, Randal B. Thomas
The water-quality effects of a bulkhead installed in the Dinero mine tunnel, near Leadville, Colorado The water-quality effects of a bulkhead installed in the Dinero mine tunnel, near Leadville, Colorado
No abstract available.
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Katherine Walton-Day, Taylor J. Mills, Adolph Amundson, Kato T. Dee, Melissa R. Relego, Caitlin Borbely
SPARROW models used to understand nutrient sources in the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin SPARROW models used to understand nutrient sources in the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin
Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) loading from the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin (MARB) has been linked to hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico. To describe where and from what sources those loads originate, SPAtially Referenced Regression On Watershed attributes (SPARROW) models were constructed for the MARB using geospatial datasets for 2002, including inputs from wastewater treatment...
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Dale M. Robertson, David A. Saad
Reply to discussion: "Nutrient inputs to the Laurentian Great Lakes by source and watershed estimated using SPARROW watershed models" by R. Peter Richards, Ibrahim Alameddine, J. David Allan, David B. Baker, Nathan S. Bosch, Remegio Confesor, Joseph V. De Reply to discussion: "Nutrient inputs to the Laurentian Great Lakes by source and watershed estimated using SPARROW watershed models" by R. Peter Richards, Ibrahim Alameddine, J. David Allan, David B. Baker, Nathan S. Bosch, Remegio Confesor, Joseph V. De
No abstract available.
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Dale M. Robertson, David A. Saad
Influence of estuarine processes on spatiotemporal variation in bioavailable selenium Influence of estuarine processes on spatiotemporal variation in bioavailable selenium
Dynamic processes (physical, chemical and biological) challenge our ability to quantify and manage the ecological risk of chemical contaminants in estuarine environments. Selenium (Se) bioavailability (defined by bioaccumulation), stable isotopes and molar carbon-tonitrogen ratios in the benthic clam Potamocorbula amurensis, an important food source for predators, were determined monthly...
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A. Robin Stewart, Samuel N. Luoma, Kent A. Elrick, James L. Carter, Mick van der Wegen
Contaminants in stream sediments from seven United States metropolitan areas: part I: distribution in relation to urbanization Contaminants in stream sediments from seven United States metropolitan areas: part I: distribution in relation to urbanization
Organic contaminants and trace elements were measured in bed sediments collected from streams in seven metropolitan study areas across the United States to assess concentrations in relation to urbanization. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls, organochlorine pesticides, the pyrethroid insecticide bifenthrin, and several trace elements were significantly related to
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Lisa H. Nowell, Patrick W. Moran, Robert J. Gilliom, Daniel L. Calhoun, Christopher G. Ingersoll, Nile E. Kemble, Kathryn Kuivila, Patrick J. Phillips
Analysis and simulation of regional subsidence accompanying groundwater abstraction and compaction of susceptible aquifer systems in the USA Analysis and simulation of regional subsidence accompanying groundwater abstraction and compaction of susceptible aquifer systems in the USA
Regional aquifer-system compaction and land subsidence accompanying groundwater abstraction in susceptible aquifer systems in the USA is a challenge for managing groundwater resources and mitigating associated hazards. Developments in the assessment of regional subsidence provide more information to constrain analyses and simulation of aquifer-system compaction. Current popular...
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Devin L. Galloway, Michelle Sneed
Northern Great Plains Network water quality monitoring design for tributaries to the Missouri National Recreational River Northern Great Plains Network water quality monitoring design for tributaries to the Missouri National Recreational River
The National Park Service (NPS) organized more than 270 parks with important natural resources into 32 ecoregional networks to conduct Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) activities for assessment of natural resources within park units. The Missouri National Recreational River (NRR) is among the 13 parks in the NPS Northern Great Plain Network (NGPN). Park managers and NGPN staff identified...
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Barbara L. Rowe, Stephen K. Wilson, Lisa Yager, Marcia H. Wilson
Measuring discharge with acoustic Doppler current profilers from a moving boat Measuring discharge with acoustic Doppler current profilers from a moving boat
The use of acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs) from a moving boat is now a commonly used method for measuring streamflow. The technology and methods for making ADCP-based discharge measurements are different from the technology and methods used to make traditional discharge measurements with mechanical meters. Although the ADCP is a valuable tool for measuring streamflow, it is...
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David S. Mueller, Chad R. Wagner, Michael S. Rehmel, Kevin A. Oberg, Francois Rainville