South Dakota Water Science Center
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South Dakota Streamgages at Risk of DiscontinuationGages Scheduled for DiscontinuationThe U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) South Dakota Water Science Center streamflow data-collection network has lost funding support for six streamflow or peak-flow gages as a result of budget reductions in fiscal year (FY) 2006 and 2007. Partial funding is available for 2 of the 6 stream gages. Table 1 presents additional information on the stream gages, that were affected by funding reductions on water programs in support of collection and dissemination of hydrologic information by the USGS in South Dakota. This network generally provides two pieces of information for each stream gage, the stream level or stage and streamflow or discharge. Near real-time stream-flow data are used by many Americans, such as fishermen, canoeists, kayakers, and outdoors enthusiasts to assess optimal river conditions. Near real-time streamflow data also are used by the BIA, Tribes, Bureau of Reclamation, National Weather Service (NWS), and other Federal, State, local, and emergency response officials to:
Those interested in gage funding or streamflow data should contact Joyce Williamson at 605-394-3219. For more information go to http://water.usgs.gov/osw/. Table 1. List of SD streamgages for discontinuation (28KB, PDF) Figure 1. Map showing the locations of streamgages |