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Hydrology
Branch of earth science that deals with water as it occurs in the atmosphere, on the surface of the ground, and underground.
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Hydrodynamics (2 items)

Hydrologic maps (28 items)
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Benchmark glaciers [New Window]
Summary of the USGS benchmark glacier program to intensively monitor climate, glacier motion, glacier mass balance, glacier geometry, and stream runoff at three glacier basins, Gulkana and Wolverine in Alaska and South Cascade in Washington.
Bibliography of reports by U.S. Geological Survey authors about the water resources of Wyoming. [New Window]
Bibliography of USGS publications on Wyoming water resources arranged by major areas and by reports series. Bibliography also available in PDF format.
California Water-Quality Assessment [New Window]
Results of activities in California conducted under the National Water-Quality Assessment Program (NAWQA): maps, publications and data.
Canoeing North Dakota rivers [New Window]
Links to streamflow, stage, pictures, maps, river descriptions, and general information for canoeing on North Dakota's rivers. Files are in PDF format.
Classification of natural ponds and lakes in the glaciated prairie region [New Window]
Presents a wetland classification system that reflects seasonal, regional, and local variations in the environment.
Climate and droughts [New Window]
Article from Water Supply Paper 2375 summarizing the correlation of precipitation, temperature, and atmospheric moisture with the frequency and intensity of a drought.
Coal-mine-drainage projects in Pennsylvania [New Window]
Studies by the USGS documenting the extent of surface-water and ground water degradation associated with coal mining in Pennsylvania and the effects of mining and reclamation practices. Includes map of mine sites.
Connecticut water resources publications [New Window]
Links to Connecticut water publications available as HTML and PDF formats.
Cooperative Water Program [New Window]
Program that monitors, assesses, and communicates the results of the quantity and quality of water in rivers and aquifers.
Cooperative Water Program -- a partnership in the Nation's Water-Resources Program [New Window]
Fact sheet (also available in PDF format) on the ongoing partnership in water resources between the USGS and non-Federal agencies primarily state, tribal, county and municipal agencies with water-resources responsibilities.
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