Some aspects of U.S. Geological Survey activities related to the effects of contaminants on water resources
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)
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1987 |
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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 |