New Mexico Water Science Center
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INFORMATION CENTERABOUT THE NEW MEXICO WSCUSGS IN YOUR STATEUSGS Water Science Centers are located in each state. |
Water Resources of New MexicoWelcome to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Web page for the water resources of New Mexico; this is your direct link to all kinds of water-resource information. Here you'll find information on New Mexico's rivers and streams. You'll also find information about ground water, water quality, and many other topics. The USGS operates the most extensive satellite network of stream-gaging stations in New Mexico, many of which form the backbone of flood-warning systems. The USGS provides current ("real-time") stream stage and streamflow, water-quality, and ground-water levels for over 130 sites in New Mexico. New Mexico Data Highlights2007 Water Data Report Now AvailableThe 2007 USGS Water Data Report is now available to provide a snapshot of water conditions for a given year. The report includes text and map interfaces that can be used to identify and access an area of interest, locate sites where water data were collected for various Water Years. Instantaneous Data Archive (IDA)The Instantaneous Data Archive makes available as much intra-day streamflow data and historical instantaneous data continuous (measurements from every 5 to every 60 minutes), as possible, often several years' worth of data. Featured ProjectData Collection at Selected Cross Sections on the Rio GrandeCross section sampling point on the Rio Grande River. In most areas in the Middle Rio Grande Valley, water leaks from the Rio Grande and is used by riparian vegetation, is intercepted by riverside drains, or moves to the Santa Fe Group aquifer system. Cochiti Dam, which is used for flood control and diversion of water, and three diversion structures (Angostura, Isleta, and San Acacia) have modified the river system in this valley. Highlighted PublicationsThe New Mexico Water Science Center produces publications about water resources. Open-File Report 06-1105 Scientific Investigations Report 2006-1358 Data via GoogleMapsNew Maps Deliver Current Streamflow ConditionsWe recently added a Google-Map based Web page to deliver map-based current surface-water-resources conditions in New Mexico. The maps utilize zoom and pan to allow you to focus in on the water-monitoring sites that interest you. The maps show current streamflow as compared to historical records. By hovering your mouse over a site, a popup box shows the most recent stage and streamflow. |