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Some aspects of U.S. Geological Survey activities related to the effects of contaminants on water resources

January 1, 1987

The U.S. Geological Survey 's water resources programs are supported by direct annual appropriations from Congress, the Federal-State Cooperative Program (50:50 matching of funds), and by funds provided by other Federal agencies. For fiscal year 1987, total obligations exceeded $250 million for activities in every State, Puerto Rico, and several territories in cooperation with nearly 1,000 local, State, regional, and other Federal agencies. The quality of the ground and surface waters has been of concern to the Geological Survey from the time it was established. During the past few years, water resources contamination has received highest priority consideration and a variety of investigations and research are ongoing to obtain an improved understanding of the Nation 's water quality and the factors affecting it. This report presents information on program priorities and discusses the coordinated activities focusing on the effects of contaminants on water resources. The report also describes a number of investigations and research activities in progress during fiscal years of 1986 and 1987, and provides guidance on how to obtain additional details. (Author 's abstract)

Publication Year 1987
Title Some aspects of U.S. Geological Survey activities related to the effects of contaminants on water resources
DOI 10.3133/ofr87574
Authors B.K. Gilbert, William B. Mann, P. A. Emery
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 87-574
Index ID ofr87574
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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