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Potomac River Flow Above Normal Again in July
Flow of the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., was well above normal for the second consecutive month in July, according to hydrologists at the U.S. Geological Survey.
"Fidos for Freedom," Computers for Communicating and Much More
"Communication: Technology for Independence" is the theme for the annual "Accessible Technology for People With Disabilities" conference to be held at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston, Va., on August 16-17, 1995.
Delaware Reservoirs, Hudson River Fows, Are Low
Reservoirs which supply New York City and flow of the Hudson River are below normal, and are a part of drought conditions that persist in many parts of the Northeastern United States, according to hydrologists at the U.S. Geological Survey.
LOW FLOWS SIGNAL DROUGHT CONDITIONS IN NORTHEASTERN U.S.
Streamflows are below normal throughout the Northeastern United States, contributing to widespread drought conditions, according to hydrologists at the U.S. Geological Survey.
Reducing Disaster Tax, Improving Customer Service
The new look and vision of the U.S. Geological Survey, focused on four public policy themes of hazards, resources, environment and information, and committed to reducing the nation’s annual disaster tax are highlighted in the bureau’s most recent yearbook.
Earth Facts: By Web, By Fax, By Phone or By Mail
To get more information on water and earth resources and hazards in your state, try the new state fact sheet series by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Cooperative Work Develops Low-Cost Digital Terrain Flyby Program
Low-cost animated aerial views of the Earth’s surface--known as terrain flybys--have been developed by a team of scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The team combined USGS data sets with a commercial Geographic Information System (GIS) and low-cost or free software to produce the animations.
Uses and History of National Water Network Described
Water-resources planning and design, hydrologic research and operation of water- resources projects are some of the central uses of the growing U.S. Geological Survey streamflow data base, according to a new report by the USGS.
USGS Director Announces Expanded Customer Service
A re-direction of efforts to better serve the public in every state will start by delegating new bureauwide responsibility to U.S. Geological Survey representatives in all 50 states and adding new customer services, according to USGS Director Gordon Eaton.
Ethridge Named Rolla Mapping Center Chief
Dr. Max M. Ethridge has been appointed Chief of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Mid-Continent Mapping Center in Rolla, Missouri.