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The USGS provides science about natural hazards that threaten lives and livelihoods; the water, energy, minerals, and other natural resources we rely on; the health of our ecosystems and environment; and the impacts of climate and land-use change. Our scientists develop new methods and tools to supply timely, relevant, and useful information about the Earth and its processes. Learn more below.

Types of Water

Types of Water

How We Use Water

How We Use Water

Measuring and Monitoring Water

Measuring and Monitoring Water

Aquatic Biology and Ecosystems

Aquatic Biology and Ecosystems

Common Water Issues

Common Water Issues

Essential Tools and Products

Essential Tools and Products

Advanced Capabilities and Research

Advanced Capabilities and Research

Education

Sediment Acoustics Trainings Sediment Acoustics Trainings

The following trainings are specific to the single frequency acoustics method. If a specific training is desired, please reach out to the SALT chair. Find contact emails on the Members page.
Sediment Acoustics Trainings

Sediment Acoustics Trainings

The following trainings are specific to the single frequency acoustics method. If a specific training is desired, please reach out to the SALT chair. Find contact emails on the Members page.
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Our Water Our Lives: Floods Our Water Our Lives: Floods

This Teacher Guide includes background information, lesson plans, and examples of student answers for four lessons about floods. The Student Worksheet includes student activities and questions. This can be downloaded and printed or transferred to a digital classroom document.
Our Water Our Lives: Floods

Our Water Our Lives: Floods

This Teacher Guide includes background information, lesson plans, and examples of student answers for four lessons about floods. The Student Worksheet includes student activities and questions. This can be downloaded and printed or transferred to a digital classroom document.
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Our Water, Our Lives: California Our Water, Our Lives: California

This Teacher Guide includes background information, lesson plans, and examples of student answers for four lessons about water resources in California. The Student Worksheet includes student activities and questions. It can be downloaded and printed or transferred to a digital classroom document.
Our Water, Our Lives: California

Our Water, Our Lives: California

This Teacher Guide includes background information, lesson plans, and examples of student answers for four lessons about water resources in California. The Student Worksheet includes student activities and questions. It can be downloaded and printed or transferred to a digital classroom document.
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