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Emily K Read, Ph.D.

Emily Read acts as the director of the Integrated Information Dissemination Division for the USGS Water Resource Mission Area.

In this role, Emily oversees the delivery of high-quality water information and scientific insight when and where it’s needed, in forms that support understanding and decision‑making. In support of USGS as the largest provider of in-situ water information in the world, the Integrated Information Dissemination Division (IIDD) uses expertise in technology, communications, data science, user experience, and social science to ensure that water data are accessible, discoverable, and interoperable. IIDD teams use reproducible and innovative data‑driven methods to deliver and forecast drought, water temperature, and water availability information. Through this integrated approach, IIDD supports open science, strengthens water research and communication, and provides timely, actionable information that help water managers and communities understand and respond to changing water conditions. Emily has a background in environmental engineering and her interests include interdisciplinary team science, water quality, and data communication. 

Prior to joining USGS, Emily was a postdoctoral associate at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY, and a Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. Emily holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Arizona, a M.S. in Environmental Science from Indiana University, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Emily is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Science and Products

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Using visualization science to inform the design of environmental decision-support tools—A case study of the U.S. Geological Survey Waterwatch Using visualization science to inform the design of environmental decision-support tools—A case study of the U.S. Geological Survey Waterwatch

Environmental decision-support tools are increasingly being used to serve both expert and non-expert audiences. Many existing tools are primarily expert-focused, and redesigning them can be challenging because experts and non-experts interact with tools differently, existing users may be resistant to changes, and there is little guidance on how to prioritize redesign efforts and...
Authors
Michael D. Gerst, Melissa A. Kenney, Emily Read
By
Water Resources Mission Area

The usability gap in water resources open data and actionable science initiatives The usability gap in water resources open data and actionable science initiatives

The open data movement represents a major advancement for informed water management. Data that are findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable—or FAIR—are now prerequisite to responsible data stewardship. In contrast to FAIR, accessibility and usability case studies and guidelines designed around human access and understanding are lacking in the literature, especially for water...
Authors
Melissa A. Kenney, Michael D. Gerst, Emily Read
By
Water Resources Mission Area

The water cycle The water cycle

An illustrated diagram of the water cycle. This is a modern, updated version of the widely used diagram featured on the USGS Water Science School. Notably, this new water cycle diagram depicts humans and major categories of human water use as key components of the water cycle, in addition to the key pools and fluxes of the hydrologic cycle. This product targets an 8th grade audience and...
Authors
Hayley R. Corson-Dosch, Cee S. Nell, Rachel E. Volentine, Althea A. Archer, Ellen Bechtel, Jennifer L. Bruce, Nicole Felts, Tara A. Gross, Dianne Lopez-Trujillo, Charlotte E. Riggs, Emily Read
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center (CFWSC), Colorado Water Science Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

Teams, networks, and networks of networks advancing our understanding and conservation of inland waters Teams, networks, and networks of networks advancing our understanding and conservation of inland waters

Networks are defined as groups of interconnected people and things, and by this definition, networks play a major role in the science of inland waters. In this article, we bring the latest social network research to understand and improve inland waters science and conservation outcomes. What we found is that relationships matter. Different teams and networks have different objectives and
Authors
Emily Read, Jennifer Cross, Nicole M. Herman-Mercer, Samantha K. Oliver, Catherine M. O’Reilly
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

USGS-Water Resources Mission Area progress toward an internet of water USGS-Water Resources Mission Area progress toward an internet of water

No abstract available.
Authors
David L. Blodgett, Emily Read
By
Water Resources Mission Area

Iterative near-term ecological forecasting: Needs, opportunities, and challenges Iterative near-term ecological forecasting: Needs, opportunities, and challenges

Two foundational questions about sustainability are “How are ecosystems and the services they provide going to change in the future?” and “How do human decisions affect these trajectories?” Answering these questions requires an ability to forecast ecological processes. Unfortunately, most ecological forecasts focus on centennial-scale climate responses, therefore neither meeting the...
Authors
Mike Dietze, Andrew Fox, Lindsay Beck-Johnson, Julio L. Betancourt, Mevin Hooten, Catherine S. Jarnevich, Timothy H. Keitt, Melissa A. Kenney, Christine M. Laney, Laurel G. Larsen, Henry W. Loescher, Claire K. Lunch, Bryan Pijanowski, James T. Randerson, Emily Read, Andrew T. Tredennick, Rodrigo Vargas, Kathleen C. Weathers, Ethan P. White
By
Water Resources Mission Area, John Wesley Powell Center for Analysis and Synthesis

Water quality data for national-scale aquatic research: The Water Quality Portal Water quality data for national-scale aquatic research: The Water Quality Portal

Aquatic systems are critical to food, security, and society. But, water data are collected by hundreds of research groups and organizations, many of which use nonstandard or inconsistent data descriptions and dissemination, and disparities across different types of water observation systems represent a major challenge for freshwater research. To address this issue, the Water Quality...
Authors
Emily K. Read, Lindsay Carr, Laura A. DeCicco, Hilary A. Dugan, Paul C. Hanson, Julia A. Hart, James Kreft, Jordan S. Read, Luke Winslow
By
Water Resources Mission Area

Generating community-built tools for data sharing and analysis in environmental networks Generating community-built tools for data sharing and analysis in environmental networks

Rapid data growth in many environmental sectors has necessitated tools to manage and analyze these data. The development of tools often lags behind the proliferation of data, however, which may slow exploratory opportunities and scientific progress. The Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON) collaborative model supports an efficient and comprehensive data–analysis–insight...
Authors
Jordan S. Read, Corinna Gries, Emily K. Read, Jennifer Klug, Paul C. Hanson, Matthew R. Hipsey, Eleanor Jennings, Catherine O’Reilley, Luke A. Winslow, Don Pierson, Christopher G. McBride, David Hamilton
By
Water Resources Mission Area

Consequences of gas flux model choice on the interpretation of metabolic balance across 15 lakes Consequences of gas flux model choice on the interpretation of metabolic balance across 15 lakes

Ecosystem metabolism and the contribution of carbon dioxide from lakes to the atmosphere can be estimated from free-water gas measurements through the use of mass balance models, which rely on a gas transfer coefficient (k) to model gas exchange with the atmosphere. Theoretical and empirically based models of krange in complexity from wind-driven power functions to complex surface...
Authors
Hilary A. Dugan, R. Iestyn Woolway, Arianto Santoso, Jessica Corman, Aline Jaimes, Emily Nodine, Vijay P. Patil, Jacob A. Zwart, Jennifer A. Brentrup, Amy Hetherington, Samantha K. Oliver, Jordan S. Read, Kirsten Winter, Paul Hanson, Emily Read, Luke Winslow, Kathleen Weathers
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Water Resources Mission Area

An analysis of water data systems to inform the Open Water Data Initiative An analysis of water data systems to inform the Open Water Data Initiative

Improving access to data and fostering open exchange of water information is foundational to solving water resources issues. In this vein, the Department of the Interior's Assistant Secretary for Water and Science put forward the charge to undertake an Open Water Data Initiative (OWDI) that would prioritize and accelerate work toward better water data infrastructure. The goal of the OWDI...
Authors
David L. Blodgett, Emily K. Read, Jessica M. Lucido, Tad Slawecki, Dwane Young
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Water Resources Mission Area, Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program

Building the team for team science Building the team for team science

The ability to effectively exchange information and develop trusting, collaborative relationships across disciplinary boundaries is essential for 21st century scientists charged with solving complex and large-scale societal and environmental challenges, yet these communication skills are rarely taught. Here, we describe an adaptable training program designed to increase the capacity of...
Authors
Emily K. Read, M. O’Rourke, G. S. Hong, P. C. Hanson, Luke A. Winslow, S. Crowley, C. A. Brewer, K. C. Weathers

Iterative ecological forecasting: Needs, opportunities, and challenges Iterative ecological forecasting: Needs, opportunities, and challenges

A fundamental environmental challenge facing humanity in the 21st century and beyond is predicting the impacts of global environmental change. This challenge is complicated by the fact that we live on a non-stationary, unreplicated planet that is rapidly moving outside the envelope of natural variability into an historical non-analog world. In other words, while the past helps inform us...
Authors
Mike Dietze, Andrew Fox, Julio L. Betancourt, Mevin Hooten, Catherine S. Jarnevich, Tim H. Keitt, Melissa Kenney, Christine Laney, Laurel Larsen, Henry W. Loescher, Claire Lunch, Bryan Pijanowski, James T. Randerson, Emily Read, Andrew T. Tredennick, Kathleen Weathers, Ethan P. White
By
Water Resources Mission Area

Non-USGS Publications**

Read, EK, V Patil, S Oliver, A Hetherington, J Brentrup, J Zwart, K Winters, J Corman, E Nodine, IR Woolway, H Dugan, A Jaimes, A Santoso, G Hong, LA Winslow, PC Hanson, KC Weathers. 2015. The importance of lake-specific characteristics for water quality across the continental US. Ecological Applications, 25(4), 943-955. [Link]
Cheruvelil KS, PA Soranno, KC Weathers, PC Hanson, SJ Goring, CT Filstrup, EK Read. 2014. Creating and maintaining high-performing collaborative research teams: the importance of diversity and interpersonal skills. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 12: 31-38. DOI: 10.1890/130001
Read EK, M Ivancic, PC Hanson, B Cade-Menun, and KD McMahon. 2014. Phosphorus speciation in a eutrophic lake by 31P NMR spectroscopy. Water Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2014.06.005
McMahon KD and EK Read. 2013. Microbial contributions to phosphorus cycling in eutrophic lakes and wastewater. Annual Reviews: Microbiology. 67:199-219. DOI: 10.1146/annurev-micro-092412-155713
Kara, EL, C. Heimerl, T. Killpack, M. Van de Bogert, H. Yoshida, and S. R. Carpenter. 2012. Assessing a decade of phosphorus management in the Lake Mendota, Wisconsin watershed and scenarios for enhanced phosphorus management. Aquatic Sciences 74(2):241-253. DOI: 10.1007/s00027-011-0215-6
Carey CC, PC Hanson, DA Bruesewitz, GW Holtgrieve, EL Kara, KC Rose, RL Smyth, KC Weathers. 2012. Organized Oral Session 43: Novel Applications of High-Frequency Sensor Data in Aquatic Ecosystems: Discoveries from GLEON, the Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network. Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America, 93, 100-105. DOI: 10.1890/0012-9623-93.1.100
Kara EL, PC Hanson, DP Hamilton, M Hipsey, KD McMahon, JS Read, LA Winslow, J Dedrick, KC Rose, CC Carey, S Bertilsson, D Motta-Marques, L Beversdorf, T Miller, CH Wu, YF Hsieh, E Gaiser, TK Kratz. 2012. Time-scale dependence in numerical simulations: Assessment of physical, chemical, and biological predictions in a stratified lake from scales of hours to months. Environmental Modelling and Software. 35: 104-121
Kara EL, LA Winslow, YH Hu, PC Hanson, and KD McMahon. 2012. A decade of seasonal dynamics and co-occurrences within freshwater bacterioplankton communities from Lake Mendota, WI, USA. ISME Journal 7(3): 680-684. DOI:10.1038/ismej.2012.118
Kara, EL. 2012. "Eutrophication processes and microbial ecology of Lake Mendota, Wisconsin." PhD Dissertation, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dissertation Abstracts International 74.02.
Hanson PC, DP Hamilton, EH Stanley, N Preston, O Langman, EL Kara. 2011. Nature of the Load Versus Nature of the Lake in Determining the Fate of Allochthonous Dissolved Organic Carbon. PLoS ONE 6(7): e21884. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0021884
Kara EL and A Shade. 2009. Temporal dynamics of South End tidal creek bacterial communities, Sapelo Island, Georgia. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 75:1058-1064
Shade A, CC Carey, EL Kara, S Bertilsson, KD McMahon, and M Smith. 2009. Can the black box be cracked? The augmentation of microbial ecology with high-resolution, automated sensing technologies. ISME Journal. 3:881-888
Kara EL. 2006. Funneling: A Threat to Indiana’s Lakes. Water Column, Vol.18 No.1: 1-2

**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.

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NEON Workshop: Operationalizing Ecological Forecasts

Ecosystems are changing worldwide and critical decisions that affect ecosystem health and sustainability are being made every day. As ecologists, we have a responsibility to ensure that these decisions are made with access to the best available science. However, to bring this idea into practice, ecology needs to make a substantial leap forward towards becoming a more predictive science
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John Wesley Powell Center for Analysis and Synthesis
NEON Workshop: Operationalizing Ecological Forecasts

NEON Workshop: Operationalizing Ecological Forecasts

Ecosystems are changing worldwide and critical decisions that affect ecosystem health and sustainability are being made every day. As ecologists, we have a responsibility to ensure that these decisions are made with access to the best available science. However, to bring this idea into practice, ecology needs to make a substantial leap forward towards becoming a more predictive science
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USGS Public Webinar: Decommissioning NWISWeb
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USGS Public Webinar: Decommissioning NWISWeb

USGS Public Webinar: Decommissioning NWISWeb

This recorded webinar covers what to expect during Campaign One of the NWISWeb Decommissioning, which will occur over 2025.  

Water Data for the Nation is replacing NWISWeb   

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Water Resources Mission Area
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USGS Public Webinar: Decommissioning NWISWeb

USGS Public Webinar: Decommissioning NWISWeb

This recorded webinar covers what to expect during Campaign One of the NWISWeb Decommissioning, which will occur over 2025.  

Water Data for the Nation is replacing NWISWeb   

By
Water Resources Mission Area
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Accessing Samples and Water Quality 4/11/24 Webinar
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Accessing Samples and Water Quality 4/11/24 Webinar

Accessing Samples and Water Quality 4/11/24 Webinar

The Water Data for the Nation (WDFN) team updated the public and other stakeholders on changes to USGS water quality and samples data access. Legacy access to water-quality and samples data are being retired, and new WDFN pages and features will provide access to discrete water quality and sample data.

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Water Resources Mission Area
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Accessing Samples and Water Quality 4/11/24 Webinar

Accessing Samples and Water Quality 4/11/24 Webinar

The Water Data for the Nation (WDFN) team updated the public and other stakeholders on changes to USGS water quality and samples data access. Legacy access to water-quality and samples data are being retired, and new WDFN pages and features will provide access to discrete water quality and sample data.

By
Water Resources Mission Area
A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.
The Water Cycle (PNG)
The Water Cycle (PNG)
A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.

The Water Cycle (PNG)

The Water Cycle (PNG)

This diagram, released in 2022, depicts the global water cycle. It shows how human water use affects where water is stored, how it moves, and how clean it is. This diagram is available in English and Spanish.

A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.

The Water Cycle (PNG)

The Water Cycle (PNG)

This diagram, released in 2022, depicts the global water cycle. It shows how human water use affects where water is stored, how it moves, and how clean it is. This diagram is available in English and Spanish.

A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.
El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)
El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)
A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.

El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)

El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)

*English is the official language and authoritative version of all federal information

A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.

El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)

El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)

*English is the official language and authoritative version of all federal information

Stories of the Water Cycle, Drippy's Journey Through A Changing World Stories of the Water Cycle, Drippy's Journey Through A Changing World
New Water Cycle Diagram REVEALED
Stories of the Water Cycle, Drippy's Journey Through A Changing World

New Water Cycle Diagram REVEALED

New Water Cycle Diagram REVEALED

After over 2 decades, the USGS Water Resources Mission Area revealed a new Water Cycle Diagram during a virtual release party, Stories of the Water Cycle, held on Thursday, October 13th at 6:30 pm ET. The updated, comprehensive diagram depicts how Earth’s water is stored and moves, both naturally and because of human action.

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Water Resources Mission Area, Water Science School
Stories of the Water Cycle, Drippy's Journey Through A Changing World

New Water Cycle Diagram REVEALED

New Water Cycle Diagram REVEALED

After over 2 decades, the USGS Water Resources Mission Area revealed a new Water Cycle Diagram during a virtual release party, Stories of the Water Cycle, held on Thursday, October 13th at 6:30 pm ET. The updated, comprehensive diagram depicts how Earth’s water is stored and moves, both naturally and because of human action.

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Water Resources Mission Area, Water Science School
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How to Use NextGen WaterAlert
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How to Use NextGen WaterAlert

How to Use NextGen WaterAlert

The Water Data for the Nation team in USGS's Water Resources Mission Area has modernized our nationwide alert service: WaterAlert. With WaterAlert, you can subscribe to text or email alerts for recent water conditions that matter most to you.

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Water Resources Mission Area
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How to Use NextGen WaterAlert

How to Use NextGen WaterAlert

The Water Data for the Nation team in USGS's Water Resources Mission Area has modernized our nationwide alert service: WaterAlert. With WaterAlert, you can subscribe to text or email alerts for recent water conditions that matter most to you.

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Water Resources Mission Area
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Transitioning to NextGen WaterAlert Webinar Recording
transitioning to NextGen WaterAlert in 3 simple steps

Transitioning to NextGen WaterAlert Webinar Recording

Transitioning to NextGen WaterAlert Webinar Recording

00:00 WDFN & Modernization

02:16 History of Legacy WaterAlert

03:26 NextGen WaterAlert

03:45 Transitioning to NextGen

06:43 Become a Usability Tester

07:38 Key Takeaways

10:18 Q&A

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Water Resources Mission Area
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Transitioning to NextGen WaterAlert Webinar Recording

Transitioning to NextGen WaterAlert Webinar Recording

00:00 WDFN & Modernization

02:16 History of Legacy WaterAlert

03:26 NextGen WaterAlert

03:45 Transitioning to NextGen

06:43 Become a Usability Tester

07:38 Key Takeaways

10:18 Q&A

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Water Resources Mission Area
USGS Water Data for the Nation. NextGen Update: Monitoring Location Pages & WaterAlert USGS Water Data for the Nation. NextGen Update: Monitoring Location Pages & WaterAlert
NextGen Water Data Update: Monitoring Location Pages & WaterAlert
USGS Water Data for the Nation. NextGen Update: Monitoring Location Pages & WaterAlert

NextGen Water Data Update: Monitoring Location Pages & WaterAlert

NextGen Water Data Update: Monitoring Location Pages & WaterAlert

The Water Data for the Nation team at USGS Water Resources Mission Area has updates about two Next Generation products: Monitoring Location Pages and WaterAlert.

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Water Resources Mission Area
USGS Water Data for the Nation. NextGen Update: Monitoring Location Pages & WaterAlert

NextGen Water Data Update: Monitoring Location Pages & WaterAlert

NextGen Water Data Update: Monitoring Location Pages & WaterAlert

The Water Data for the Nation team at USGS Water Resources Mission Area has updates about two Next Generation products: Monitoring Location Pages and WaterAlert.

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Water Resources Mission Area
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OGC API Processes for USGS Water Data
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OGC API Processes for USGS Water Data

OGC API Processes for USGS Water Data

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

05:33 Background on Water Data and APIs

11:56 Network Linked Data Index API

13:00 OGC API Processes

22:23 API Processes Demo

39:24 Cross Sections Demo / Python

44:32 Q&A

___________________________________________________

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Water Resources Mission Area
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OGC API Processes for USGS Water Data

OGC API Processes for USGS Water Data

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

05:33 Background on Water Data and APIs

11:56 Network Linked Data Index API

13:00 OGC API Processes

22:23 API Processes Demo

39:24 Cross Sections Demo / Python

44:32 Q&A

___________________________________________________

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Water Resources Mission Area
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Water Data for the Nation Modernization | Next Generation Update Webinar
White background, dark blue text. USGS logo in top left corner, social media handles in top right. Next Generation Update: Mo

Water Data for the Nation Modernization | Next Generation Update Webinar

Water Data for the Nation Modernization | Next Generation Update Webinar

The Water Data for the Nation team updated the public and other stakeholders on the progress of modernizing key water data delivery products. This webinar took place on Monday, April 11th, 2022 at 12 pm ET/ 9 am PT.

In this webinar:

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Water Resources Mission Area
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Water Data for the Nation Modernization | Next Generation Update Webinar

Water Data for the Nation Modernization | Next Generation Update Webinar

The Water Data for the Nation team updated the public and other stakeholders on the progress of modernizing key water data delivery products. This webinar took place on Monday, April 11th, 2022 at 12 pm ET/ 9 am PT.

In this webinar:

By
Water Resources Mission Area
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Public Webinar — OGC API-Features
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Public Webinar — OGC API-Features

Public Webinar — OGC API-Features

00:00 Opening Remarks

06:50 Water Data APIs Introduction

08:50 Why USGS APIs?

12:33 What is OGC API?

21:00 Live Demo

30:18 Live Q&A

In this 1-hour recorded webinar, you'll hear

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Water Resources Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area
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Public Webinar — OGC API-Features

Public Webinar — OGC API-Features

00:00 Opening Remarks

06:50 Water Data APIs Introduction

08:50 Why USGS APIs?

12:33 What is OGC API?

21:00 Live Demo

30:18 Live Q&A

In this 1-hour recorded webinar, you'll hear

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Water Resources Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area
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Public Webinar — Modernizing How You Access Water Data
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Public Webinar — Modernizing How You Access Water Data

Public Webinar — Modernizing How You Access Water Data

We had an amazing turnout for our public webinar on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 – 450 total attendees!

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Water Resources Mission Area
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Public Webinar — Modernizing How You Access Water Data

Public Webinar — Modernizing How You Access Water Data

We had an amazing turnout for our public webinar on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 – 450 total attendees!

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Water Resources Mission Area
How Much Water Do We Use?

How Much Water Do We Use?

The USGS National Water-Use Science project has documented 60 years of water-use from 1950 to 2010 in an interactive map.  Choose a year and pick a...

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Science and Products

Filter Total Items: 16

Using visualization science to inform the design of environmental decision-support tools—A case study of the U.S. Geological Survey Waterwatch Using visualization science to inform the design of environmental decision-support tools—A case study of the U.S. Geological Survey Waterwatch

Environmental decision-support tools are increasingly being used to serve both expert and non-expert audiences. Many existing tools are primarily expert-focused, and redesigning them can be challenging because experts and non-experts interact with tools differently, existing users may be resistant to changes, and there is little guidance on how to prioritize redesign efforts and...
Authors
Michael D. Gerst, Melissa A. Kenney, Emily Read
By
Water Resources Mission Area

The usability gap in water resources open data and actionable science initiatives The usability gap in water resources open data and actionable science initiatives

The open data movement represents a major advancement for informed water management. Data that are findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable—or FAIR—are now prerequisite to responsible data stewardship. In contrast to FAIR, accessibility and usability case studies and guidelines designed around human access and understanding are lacking in the literature, especially for water...
Authors
Melissa A. Kenney, Michael D. Gerst, Emily Read
By
Water Resources Mission Area

The water cycle The water cycle

An illustrated diagram of the water cycle. This is a modern, updated version of the widely used diagram featured on the USGS Water Science School. Notably, this new water cycle diagram depicts humans and major categories of human water use as key components of the water cycle, in addition to the key pools and fluxes of the hydrologic cycle. This product targets an 8th grade audience and...
Authors
Hayley R. Corson-Dosch, Cee S. Nell, Rachel E. Volentine, Althea A. Archer, Ellen Bechtel, Jennifer L. Bruce, Nicole Felts, Tara A. Gross, Dianne Lopez-Trujillo, Charlotte E. Riggs, Emily Read
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center (CFWSC), Colorado Water Science Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

Teams, networks, and networks of networks advancing our understanding and conservation of inland waters Teams, networks, and networks of networks advancing our understanding and conservation of inland waters

Networks are defined as groups of interconnected people and things, and by this definition, networks play a major role in the science of inland waters. In this article, we bring the latest social network research to understand and improve inland waters science and conservation outcomes. What we found is that relationships matter. Different teams and networks have different objectives and
Authors
Emily Read, Jennifer Cross, Nicole M. Herman-Mercer, Samantha K. Oliver, Catherine M. O’Reilly
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

USGS-Water Resources Mission Area progress toward an internet of water USGS-Water Resources Mission Area progress toward an internet of water

No abstract available.
Authors
David L. Blodgett, Emily Read
By
Water Resources Mission Area

Iterative near-term ecological forecasting: Needs, opportunities, and challenges Iterative near-term ecological forecasting: Needs, opportunities, and challenges

Two foundational questions about sustainability are “How are ecosystems and the services they provide going to change in the future?” and “How do human decisions affect these trajectories?” Answering these questions requires an ability to forecast ecological processes. Unfortunately, most ecological forecasts focus on centennial-scale climate responses, therefore neither meeting the...
Authors
Mike Dietze, Andrew Fox, Lindsay Beck-Johnson, Julio L. Betancourt, Mevin Hooten, Catherine S. Jarnevich, Timothy H. Keitt, Melissa A. Kenney, Christine M. Laney, Laurel G. Larsen, Henry W. Loescher, Claire K. Lunch, Bryan Pijanowski, James T. Randerson, Emily Read, Andrew T. Tredennick, Rodrigo Vargas, Kathleen C. Weathers, Ethan P. White
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Water Resources Mission Area, John Wesley Powell Center for Analysis and Synthesis

Water quality data for national-scale aquatic research: The Water Quality Portal Water quality data for national-scale aquatic research: The Water Quality Portal

Aquatic systems are critical to food, security, and society. But, water data are collected by hundreds of research groups and organizations, many of which use nonstandard or inconsistent data descriptions and dissemination, and disparities across different types of water observation systems represent a major challenge for freshwater research. To address this issue, the Water Quality...
Authors
Emily K. Read, Lindsay Carr, Laura A. DeCicco, Hilary A. Dugan, Paul C. Hanson, Julia A. Hart, James Kreft, Jordan S. Read, Luke Winslow
By
Water Resources Mission Area

Generating community-built tools for data sharing and analysis in environmental networks Generating community-built tools for data sharing and analysis in environmental networks

Rapid data growth in many environmental sectors has necessitated tools to manage and analyze these data. The development of tools often lags behind the proliferation of data, however, which may slow exploratory opportunities and scientific progress. The Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON) collaborative model supports an efficient and comprehensive data–analysis–insight...
Authors
Jordan S. Read, Corinna Gries, Emily K. Read, Jennifer Klug, Paul C. Hanson, Matthew R. Hipsey, Eleanor Jennings, Catherine O’Reilley, Luke A. Winslow, Don Pierson, Christopher G. McBride, David Hamilton
By
Water Resources Mission Area

Consequences of gas flux model choice on the interpretation of metabolic balance across 15 lakes Consequences of gas flux model choice on the interpretation of metabolic balance across 15 lakes

Ecosystem metabolism and the contribution of carbon dioxide from lakes to the atmosphere can be estimated from free-water gas measurements through the use of mass balance models, which rely on a gas transfer coefficient (k) to model gas exchange with the atmosphere. Theoretical and empirically based models of krange in complexity from wind-driven power functions to complex surface...
Authors
Hilary A. Dugan, R. Iestyn Woolway, Arianto Santoso, Jessica Corman, Aline Jaimes, Emily Nodine, Vijay P. Patil, Jacob A. Zwart, Jennifer A. Brentrup, Amy Hetherington, Samantha K. Oliver, Jordan S. Read, Kirsten Winter, Paul Hanson, Emily Read, Luke Winslow, Kathleen Weathers
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An analysis of water data systems to inform the Open Water Data Initiative An analysis of water data systems to inform the Open Water Data Initiative

Improving access to data and fostering open exchange of water information is foundational to solving water resources issues. In this vein, the Department of the Interior's Assistant Secretary for Water and Science put forward the charge to undertake an Open Water Data Initiative (OWDI) that would prioritize and accelerate work toward better water data infrastructure. The goal of the OWDI...
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David L. Blodgett, Emily K. Read, Jessica M. Lucido, Tad Slawecki, Dwane Young
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Building the team for team science Building the team for team science

The ability to effectively exchange information and develop trusting, collaborative relationships across disciplinary boundaries is essential for 21st century scientists charged with solving complex and large-scale societal and environmental challenges, yet these communication skills are rarely taught. Here, we describe an adaptable training program designed to increase the capacity of...
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Emily K. Read, M. O’Rourke, G. S. Hong, P. C. Hanson, Luke A. Winslow, S. Crowley, C. A. Brewer, K. C. Weathers

Iterative ecological forecasting: Needs, opportunities, and challenges Iterative ecological forecasting: Needs, opportunities, and challenges

A fundamental environmental challenge facing humanity in the 21st century and beyond is predicting the impacts of global environmental change. This challenge is complicated by the fact that we live on a non-stationary, unreplicated planet that is rapidly moving outside the envelope of natural variability into an historical non-analog world. In other words, while the past helps inform us...
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Mike Dietze, Andrew Fox, Julio L. Betancourt, Mevin Hooten, Catherine S. Jarnevich, Tim H. Keitt, Melissa Kenney, Christine Laney, Laurel Larsen, Henry W. Loescher, Claire Lunch, Bryan Pijanowski, James T. Randerson, Emily Read, Andrew T. Tredennick, Kathleen Weathers, Ethan P. White
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Non-USGS Publications**

Read, EK, V Patil, S Oliver, A Hetherington, J Brentrup, J Zwart, K Winters, J Corman, E Nodine, IR Woolway, H Dugan, A Jaimes, A Santoso, G Hong, LA Winslow, PC Hanson, KC Weathers. 2015. The importance of lake-specific characteristics for water quality across the continental US. Ecological Applications, 25(4), 943-955. [Link]
Cheruvelil KS, PA Soranno, KC Weathers, PC Hanson, SJ Goring, CT Filstrup, EK Read. 2014. Creating and maintaining high-performing collaborative research teams: the importance of diversity and interpersonal skills. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 12: 31-38. DOI: 10.1890/130001
Read EK, M Ivancic, PC Hanson, B Cade-Menun, and KD McMahon. 2014. Phosphorus speciation in a eutrophic lake by 31P NMR spectroscopy. Water Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2014.06.005
McMahon KD and EK Read. 2013. Microbial contributions to phosphorus cycling in eutrophic lakes and wastewater. Annual Reviews: Microbiology. 67:199-219. DOI: 10.1146/annurev-micro-092412-155713
Kara, EL, C. Heimerl, T. Killpack, M. Van de Bogert, H. Yoshida, and S. R. Carpenter. 2012. Assessing a decade of phosphorus management in the Lake Mendota, Wisconsin watershed and scenarios for enhanced phosphorus management. Aquatic Sciences 74(2):241-253. DOI: 10.1007/s00027-011-0215-6
Carey CC, PC Hanson, DA Bruesewitz, GW Holtgrieve, EL Kara, KC Rose, RL Smyth, KC Weathers. 2012. Organized Oral Session 43: Novel Applications of High-Frequency Sensor Data in Aquatic Ecosystems: Discoveries from GLEON, the Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network. Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America, 93, 100-105. DOI: 10.1890/0012-9623-93.1.100
Kara EL, PC Hanson, DP Hamilton, M Hipsey, KD McMahon, JS Read, LA Winslow, J Dedrick, KC Rose, CC Carey, S Bertilsson, D Motta-Marques, L Beversdorf, T Miller, CH Wu, YF Hsieh, E Gaiser, TK Kratz. 2012. Time-scale dependence in numerical simulations: Assessment of physical, chemical, and biological predictions in a stratified lake from scales of hours to months. Environmental Modelling and Software. 35: 104-121
Kara EL, LA Winslow, YH Hu, PC Hanson, and KD McMahon. 2012. A decade of seasonal dynamics and co-occurrences within freshwater bacterioplankton communities from Lake Mendota, WI, USA. ISME Journal 7(3): 680-684. DOI:10.1038/ismej.2012.118
Kara, EL. 2012. "Eutrophication processes and microbial ecology of Lake Mendota, Wisconsin." PhD Dissertation, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dissertation Abstracts International 74.02.
Hanson PC, DP Hamilton, EH Stanley, N Preston, O Langman, EL Kara. 2011. Nature of the Load Versus Nature of the Lake in Determining the Fate of Allochthonous Dissolved Organic Carbon. PLoS ONE 6(7): e21884. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0021884
Kara EL and A Shade. 2009. Temporal dynamics of South End tidal creek bacterial communities, Sapelo Island, Georgia. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 75:1058-1064
Shade A, CC Carey, EL Kara, S Bertilsson, KD McMahon, and M Smith. 2009. Can the black box be cracked? The augmentation of microbial ecology with high-resolution, automated sensing technologies. ISME Journal. 3:881-888
Kara EL. 2006. Funneling: A Threat to Indiana’s Lakes. Water Column, Vol.18 No.1: 1-2

**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.

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NEON Workshop: Operationalizing Ecological Forecasts

Ecosystems are changing worldwide and critical decisions that affect ecosystem health and sustainability are being made every day. As ecologists, we have a responsibility to ensure that these decisions are made with access to the best available science. However, to bring this idea into practice, ecology needs to make a substantial leap forward towards becoming a more predictive science
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NEON Workshop: Operationalizing Ecological Forecasts

NEON Workshop: Operationalizing Ecological Forecasts

Ecosystems are changing worldwide and critical decisions that affect ecosystem health and sustainability are being made every day. As ecologists, we have a responsibility to ensure that these decisions are made with access to the best available science. However, to bring this idea into practice, ecology needs to make a substantial leap forward towards becoming a more predictive science
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USGS Public Webinar: Decommissioning NWISWeb

USGS Public Webinar: Decommissioning NWISWeb

This recorded webinar covers what to expect during Campaign One of the NWISWeb Decommissioning, which will occur over 2025.  

Water Data for the Nation is replacing NWISWeb   

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USGS Public Webinar: Decommissioning NWISWeb

USGS Public Webinar: Decommissioning NWISWeb

This recorded webinar covers what to expect during Campaign One of the NWISWeb Decommissioning, which will occur over 2025.  

Water Data for the Nation is replacing NWISWeb   

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Accessing Samples and Water Quality 4/11/24 Webinar

The Water Data for the Nation (WDFN) team updated the public and other stakeholders on changes to USGS water quality and samples data access. Legacy access to water-quality and samples data are being retired, and new WDFN pages and features will provide access to discrete water quality and sample data.

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Accessing Samples and Water Quality 4/11/24 Webinar

Accessing Samples and Water Quality 4/11/24 Webinar

The Water Data for the Nation (WDFN) team updated the public and other stakeholders on changes to USGS water quality and samples data access. Legacy access to water-quality and samples data are being retired, and new WDFN pages and features will provide access to discrete water quality and sample data.

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The Water Cycle (PNG)
The Water Cycle (PNG)
A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.

The Water Cycle (PNG)

The Water Cycle (PNG)

This diagram, released in 2022, depicts the global water cycle. It shows how human water use affects where water is stored, how it moves, and how clean it is. This diagram is available in English and Spanish.

A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.

The Water Cycle (PNG)

The Water Cycle (PNG)

This diagram, released in 2022, depicts the global water cycle. It shows how human water use affects where water is stored, how it moves, and how clean it is. This diagram is available in English and Spanish.

A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.
El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)
El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)
A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.

El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)

El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)

*English is the official language and authoritative version of all federal information

A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.

El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)

El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)

*English is the official language and authoritative version of all federal information

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New Water Cycle Diagram REVEALED
Stories of the Water Cycle, Drippy's Journey Through A Changing World

New Water Cycle Diagram REVEALED

New Water Cycle Diagram REVEALED

After over 2 decades, the USGS Water Resources Mission Area revealed a new Water Cycle Diagram during a virtual release party, Stories of the Water Cycle, held on Thursday, October 13th at 6:30 pm ET. The updated, comprehensive diagram depicts how Earth’s water is stored and moves, both naturally and because of human action.

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New Water Cycle Diagram REVEALED

New Water Cycle Diagram REVEALED

After over 2 decades, the USGS Water Resources Mission Area revealed a new Water Cycle Diagram during a virtual release party, Stories of the Water Cycle, held on Thursday, October 13th at 6:30 pm ET. The updated, comprehensive diagram depicts how Earth’s water is stored and moves, both naturally and because of human action.

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How to Use NextGen WaterAlert

How to Use NextGen WaterAlert

The Water Data for the Nation team in USGS's Water Resources Mission Area has modernized our nationwide alert service: WaterAlert. With WaterAlert, you can subscribe to text or email alerts for recent water conditions that matter most to you.

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How to Use NextGen WaterAlert

How to Use NextGen WaterAlert

The Water Data for the Nation team in USGS's Water Resources Mission Area has modernized our nationwide alert service: WaterAlert. With WaterAlert, you can subscribe to text or email alerts for recent water conditions that matter most to you.

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Transitioning to NextGen WaterAlert Webinar Recording

Transitioning to NextGen WaterAlert Webinar Recording

00:00 WDFN & Modernization

02:16 History of Legacy WaterAlert

03:26 NextGen WaterAlert

03:45 Transitioning to NextGen

06:43 Become a Usability Tester

07:38 Key Takeaways

10:18 Q&A

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Transitioning to NextGen WaterAlert Webinar Recording

Transitioning to NextGen WaterAlert Webinar Recording

00:00 WDFN & Modernization

02:16 History of Legacy WaterAlert

03:26 NextGen WaterAlert

03:45 Transitioning to NextGen

06:43 Become a Usability Tester

07:38 Key Takeaways

10:18 Q&A

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NextGen Water Data Update: Monitoring Location Pages & WaterAlert
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NextGen Water Data Update: Monitoring Location Pages & WaterAlert

NextGen Water Data Update: Monitoring Location Pages & WaterAlert

The Water Data for the Nation team at USGS Water Resources Mission Area has updates about two Next Generation products: Monitoring Location Pages and WaterAlert.

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NextGen Water Data Update: Monitoring Location Pages & WaterAlert

NextGen Water Data Update: Monitoring Location Pages & WaterAlert

The Water Data for the Nation team at USGS Water Resources Mission Area has updates about two Next Generation products: Monitoring Location Pages and WaterAlert.

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OGC API Processes for USGS Water Data

OGC API Processes for USGS Water Data

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

05:33 Background on Water Data and APIs

11:56 Network Linked Data Index API

13:00 OGC API Processes

22:23 API Processes Demo

39:24 Cross Sections Demo / Python

44:32 Q&A

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OGC API Processes for USGS Water Data

OGC API Processes for USGS Water Data

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

05:33 Background on Water Data and APIs

11:56 Network Linked Data Index API

13:00 OGC API Processes

22:23 API Processes Demo

39:24 Cross Sections Demo / Python

44:32 Q&A

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Water Data for the Nation Modernization | Next Generation Update Webinar

Water Data for the Nation Modernization | Next Generation Update Webinar

The Water Data for the Nation team updated the public and other stakeholders on the progress of modernizing key water data delivery products. This webinar took place on Monday, April 11th, 2022 at 12 pm ET/ 9 am PT.

In this webinar:

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Water Data for the Nation Modernization | Next Generation Update Webinar

Water Data for the Nation Modernization | Next Generation Update Webinar

The Water Data for the Nation team updated the public and other stakeholders on the progress of modernizing key water data delivery products. This webinar took place on Monday, April 11th, 2022 at 12 pm ET/ 9 am PT.

In this webinar:

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Public Webinar — OGC API-Features
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00:00 Opening Remarks

06:50 Water Data APIs Introduction

08:50 Why USGS APIs?

12:33 What is OGC API?

21:00 Live Demo

30:18 Live Q&A

In this 1-hour recorded webinar, you'll hear

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Public Webinar — OGC API-Features

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00:00 Opening Remarks

06:50 Water Data APIs Introduction

08:50 Why USGS APIs?

12:33 What is OGC API?

21:00 Live Demo

30:18 Live Q&A

In this 1-hour recorded webinar, you'll hear

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We had an amazing turnout for our public webinar on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 – 450 total attendees!

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Public Webinar — Modernizing How You Access Water Data

We had an amazing turnout for our public webinar on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 – 450 total attendees!

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How Much Water Do We Use?

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The USGS National Water-Use Science project has documented 60 years of water-use from 1950 to 2010 in an interactive map.  Choose a year and pick a...

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