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Past, present, and future of water data delivery from the U.S. Geological Survey

June 12, 2014

We present an overview of national water databases managed by the U.S. Geological Survey, including surface-water, groundwater, water-quality, and water-use data. These are readily accessible to users through web interfaces and data services. Multiple perspectives of data are provided, including search and retrieval of real-time data and historical data, on-demand current conditions and alert services, data compilations, spatial representations, analytical products, and availability of data across multiple agencies.

Publication Year 2014
Title Past, present, and future of water data delivery from the U.S. Geological Survey
DOI 10.1111/j.1936-704X.2014.03175.x
Authors Robert M. Hirsch, Gary T. Fisher
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education
Index ID 70112276
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Research Program - Eastern Branch