The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) collaborates with a variety of Federal, State, local, and tribal partners on scientific projects to provide reliable and impartial water-quality data and interpretation to resource managers, planners, stakeholders, and the general public. The themes related to surface water quality include the following:
• Water quality monitoring networks
• Effects of best management practices and low impact development on water quality
• Load estimation techniques and total maximum daily load assistance
• Mercury studies
• Toxics and emerging contaminants
• Eutrophication and nuisance algal blooms
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2016 |
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Title | Surface water-quality activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in New England |
DOI | 10.3133/fs20163012 |
Authors | Thomas G. Huntington |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Fact Sheet |
Series Number | 2016-3012 |
Index ID | fs20163012 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | New England Water Science Center |