USGS National Hydrography Dataset Newsletter
National Hydrography Dataset Newsletters
Archived Newsletters
The National Hydrography Dataset newsletter archive provides PDF versions of past issues from 2001 to August 2020.
National Hydrography
Visit the National Hydrography website for more information about products and services.
3DNTM - 3D National Hydrography Program
The implementation of the 3D National Topography Model Call for Action Part 1 - The 3D Hydrography Program, marks the beginning of a new era of water data. The public and private sectors that depend on high-quality water data have expressed the need for better information to answer the most demanding water resource management questions.
Steve Aichele
Hydrography Management and Planning Lead | Geographer
Drew Decker
USGS National Map Liaison to OR, WA, CA, HI, U.S. Pacific Territories
Karen F Adkins
Acting User Engagement Chief, User Engagement Lead for Hydrography
Vanessa Baez
National Hydrography Support
Support for NHD, WBD, & NHDPlus HR
The National Map
The National Hydrography Dataset is the surface water layer of The National Map.
3D Elevation Program
National Hydrography Datasets and the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) are managed and jointly coordinated by the National Geospatial Program.
The USGS manages surface water and hydrologic unit mapping for the Nation as geospatial datasets. These include the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD), and NHDPlus High Resolution (NHDPlus HR). Hydrography data are integral to a myriad of mission critical activities undertaken and managed by government entities (Federal, state, regional, county, local, Tribal), nonprofit organizations, and private companies. Hydrography data make it possible for these groups to, for example:
- Manage water such as stream flow and stormwater
- Monitor, manage, and report water quality
- Assess water availability and water rights
- Model and map flood risk
- Conserve terrestrial and aquatic habitats
- Manage fisheries, rangeland, timberlands, and agricultural lands
- Assess coastal hazards
- Plan for future land development activities and infrastructure development
- Manage riverine and coastal navigation and safety
- Provide recreational opportunities for citizens
The National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD), and NHDPlus High Resolution (NHDPlus HR) are updated and maintained through a strong community of stewards and users.
*Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Archived Newsletters
The National Hydrography Dataset newsletter archive provides PDF versions of past issues from 2001 to August 2020.
National Hydrography
Visit the National Hydrography website for more information about products and services.
3DNTM - 3D National Hydrography Program
The implementation of the 3D National Topography Model Call for Action Part 1 - The 3D Hydrography Program, marks the beginning of a new era of water data. The public and private sectors that depend on high-quality water data have expressed the need for better information to answer the most demanding water resource management questions.
The National Map
The National Hydrography Dataset is the surface water layer of The National Map.
3D Elevation Program
National Hydrography Datasets and the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) are managed and jointly coordinated by the National Geospatial Program.
The USGS manages surface water and hydrologic unit mapping for the Nation as geospatial datasets. These include the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD), and NHDPlus High Resolution (NHDPlus HR). Hydrography data are integral to a myriad of mission critical activities undertaken and managed by government entities (Federal, state, regional, county, local, Tribal), nonprofit organizations, and private companies. Hydrography data make it possible for these groups to, for example:
- Manage water such as stream flow and stormwater
- Monitor, manage, and report water quality
- Assess water availability and water rights
- Model and map flood risk
- Conserve terrestrial and aquatic habitats
- Manage fisheries, rangeland, timberlands, and agricultural lands
- Assess coastal hazards
- Plan for future land development activities and infrastructure development
- Manage riverine and coastal navigation and safety
- Provide recreational opportunities for citizens
The National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD), and NHDPlus High Resolution (NHDPlus HR) are updated and maintained through a strong community of stewards and users.
*Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.