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National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 1
National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 1
National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 1

In these videos, speakers discuss upcoming changes to the USGS National Water Quality Program (NAWQA Project) and three new priority areas for the USGS Water Mission Area. Gary Rowe discusses plans for transitioning from current NAWQA Project activities to the new priority areas.

In these videos, speakers discuss upcoming changes to the USGS National Water Quality Program (NAWQA Project) and three new priority areas for the USGS Water Mission Area. Gary Rowe discusses plans for transitioning from current NAWQA Project activities to the new priority areas.

National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 4
National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 4
National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 4

In these videos, speakers discuss upcoming changes to the USGS National Water Quality Program (NAWQA Project) and three new priority areas for the USGS Water Mission Area. Gary Rowe discusses plans for transitioning from current NAWQA Project activities to the new priority areas.

In these videos, speakers discuss upcoming changes to the USGS National Water Quality Program (NAWQA Project) and three new priority areas for the USGS Water Mission Area. Gary Rowe discusses plans for transitioning from current NAWQA Project activities to the new priority areas.

National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 2
National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 2
National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 2

In these videos, speakers discuss upcoming changes to the USGS National Water Quality Program (NAWQA Project) and three new priority areas for the USGS Water Mission Area. Gary Rowe discusses plans for transitioning from current NAWQA Project activities to the new priority areas.

In these videos, speakers discuss upcoming changes to the USGS National Water Quality Program (NAWQA Project) and three new priority areas for the USGS Water Mission Area. Gary Rowe discusses plans for transitioning from current NAWQA Project activities to the new priority areas.

National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 3
National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 3
National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 3

In these videos, speakers discuss upcoming changes to the USGS National Water Quality Program (NAWQA Project) and three new priority areas for the USGS Water Mission Area. Gary Rowe discusses plans for transitioning from current NAWQA Project activities to the new priority areas.

In these videos, speakers discuss upcoming changes to the USGS National Water Quality Program (NAWQA Project) and three new priority areas for the USGS Water Mission Area. Gary Rowe discusses plans for transitioning from current NAWQA Project activities to the new priority areas.

USGS Streamgaging — Keeping the pulse on the Nation’s streams
USGS Streamgaging — Keeping the pulse on the Nation’s streams
National Liaison Committee Meeting: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
National Liaison Committee Meeting: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
National Liaison Committee Meeting: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)

In this video, three speakers explain U.S. Geological Survey research on harmful algal blooms (HABs) and the nutrients that cause these toxic emerald-green blooms in the Nation’s lakes, reservoirs, and coastal waters.

In this video, three speakers explain U.S. Geological Survey research on harmful algal blooms (HABs) and the nutrients that cause these toxic emerald-green blooms in the Nation’s lakes, reservoirs, and coastal waters.

USGS Continuous Nutrient Monitoring in the Mississippi River Basin
USGS Continuous Nutrient Monitoring in the Mississippi River Basin
USGS Continuous Nutrient Monitoring in the Mississippi River Basin

USGS “supergages” are very complex. Continuous concentrations of nutrients and streamflow are measured at supergages and the information is available to the public in real-time.

Caddisfly larvae feeding
Caddisfly larvae feeding
Caddisfly larvae feeding

Brachycentrus spp., a caddisfly, filter food particles from the water while housed within their protective cases, built themselves from twigs, leaf fragments, and sand. Brachycentrus are famed by fly-fisherman for a Mother's Day hatch to kick off the spring fishing season.
 

Brachycentrus spp., a caddisfly, filter food particles from the water while housed within their protective cases, built themselves from twigs, leaf fragments, and sand. Brachycentrus are famed by fly-fisherman for a Mother's Day hatch to kick off the spring fishing season.
 

NAWQA - Studying Water Quality Over Time
NAWQA - Studying Water Quality Over Time
NAWQA - Studying Water Quality Over Time

Follow a U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist as he takes part in the National Water-Quality Assessment Program in the Pacific Northwest. In 1991, the U.S.

Follow a U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist as he takes part in the National Water-Quality Assessment Program in the Pacific Northwest. In 1991, the U.S.

Quality of Our Nation's Groundwater
Quality of Our Nation's Groundwater
Quality of Our Nation's Groundwater

USGS will describe the occurrence of contaminants in groundwater, how natural features and human activities can affect groundwater quality, and how models are being used to predict contaminant concentrations in unmonitored areas and inform water-resource management decisions.

USGS will describe the occurrence of contaminants in groundwater, how natural features and human activities can affect groundwater quality, and how models are being used to predict contaminant concentrations in unmonitored areas and inform water-resource management decisions.

The Water Quality Portal

The Water Quality Portal (WQP) is the product of a long-term collaboration between the National Water Quality Monitoring Council, the USGS, and the EPA.

The Water Quality Portal (WQP) is the product of a long-term collaboration between the National Water Quality Monitoring Council, the USGS, and the EPA.

Continuous Monitoring for Nutrients: State of the Technology & Science

Making water quality measurements that capture rapid changes due to storms and other events has long been a challenge for accurately measuring the sources, loads and cycling of nutrients in lakes, rivers and streams.

Making water quality measurements that capture rapid changes due to storms and other events has long been a challenge for accurately measuring the sources, loads and cycling of nutrients in lakes, rivers and streams.

Agriculture- A River Runs Through it

Heather Welch, Claire Rose, and Richard Coupe, U.S. Geological Survey scientists involved in the National Water Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Study of Agricultural Chemical Transport (ACT) study, outline agricultural effects on water quality in the Mississippi Delta region.

Heather Welch, Claire Rose, and Richard Coupe, U.S. Geological Survey scientists involved in the National Water Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Study of Agricultural Chemical Transport (ACT) study, outline agricultural effects on water quality in the Mississippi Delta region.

What's in Our Water?
What's in Our Water?
What's in Our Water?

In this episode, we are going to investigate more than just the substance "water." We are going to examine what is in our nations' water, how we at the U.S. Geological Survey monitor it, and what tools we have developed to aid those who want to explore more about our planet's most abundant resource. This is the USGS Oregon Science Podcast.

In this episode, we are going to investigate more than just the substance "water." We are going to examine what is in our nations' water, how we at the U.S. Geological Survey monitor it, and what tools we have developed to aid those who want to explore more about our planet's most abundant resource. This is the USGS Oregon Science Podcast.

What's in Our Water?
What's in Our Water?
What's in Our Water?

In this episode, we are going to investigate more than just the substance "water." We are going to examine what is in our nations' water, how we at the U.S. Geological Survey monitor it, and what tools we have developed to aid those who want to explore more about our planet's most abundant resource. This is the USGS CoreCast.

In this episode, we are going to investigate more than just the substance "water." We are going to examine what is in our nations' water, how we at the U.S. Geological Survey monitor it, and what tools we have developed to aid those who want to explore more about our planet's most abundant resource. This is the USGS CoreCast.

A Study in Stream Ecology
A Study in Stream Ecology
A Study in Stream Ecology

In this episode we explore how scientists for the USGS National Water Quality Assessment Program investigate the ecological health of rivers and streams across the United States. Focusing on a recent sampling effort along the Minam River in northeast Oregon, this video highlights USGS sampling methods for fish, macroinvertebrates (bugs), algae, and habitat.

In this episode we explore how scientists for the USGS National Water Quality Assessment Program investigate the ecological health of rivers and streams across the United States. Focusing on a recent sampling effort along the Minam River in northeast Oregon, this video highlights USGS sampling methods for fish, macroinvertebrates (bugs), algae, and habitat.

Connecting People and Urban Streams
Connecting People and Urban Streams
Connecting People and Urban Streams

Faith Fitzpatrick (U.S. Geological Survey) outlines the importance of habitat to the health of streams and shows examples of connecting people to urban streams through rehabilitation efforts across the USA. (5 minute version)

Faith Fitzpatrick (U.S. Geological Survey) outlines the importance of habitat to the health of streams and shows examples of connecting people to urban streams through rehabilitation efforts across the USA. (5 minute version)

Connecting People and Urban Streams
Connecting People and Urban Streams
Connecting People and Urban Streams

Faith Fitzpatrick (U.S. Geological Survey) describes how urban development affects aquatic habitat in streams, and how stream rehabilitation efforts across the USA are improving urban stream habitat and improving people's connection to their urban streams.

Faith Fitzpatrick (U.S. Geological Survey) describes how urban development affects aquatic habitat in streams, and how stream rehabilitation efforts across the USA are improving urban stream habitat and improving people's connection to their urban streams.

A Conversation with Bob Hirsch-Water-Quality Trends

Dr. Robert Hirsch, Chief Hydrologist for the U.S. Geological Survey (1994-2008), talks with Jody Eimers about his research on water-quality trend-analysis techniques.

Dr. Robert Hirsch, Chief Hydrologist for the U.S. Geological Survey (1994-2008), talks with Jody Eimers about his research on water-quality trend-analysis techniques.

Communicating Science-- A Conversation with Karen DeBaker

Jerry McMahon (USGS) and Karen DeBaker, Communications Supervisor with Clean Water Services of Portland Oregon, discuss effective science communication.

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