New England Water Science Center - Massachusetts Office
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OFFICE INFORMATIONUSGS IN YOUR STATEUSGS Water Science Centers are located in each state. ![]() |
Water Resources of MassachusettsTO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT WATER RESOURCES IN RHODE ISLAND, PLEASE VISIT THE RHODE ISLAND WEB SITEWelcome to the New England Water Science Center - Massachusetts Office web page. This is your direct link to water-resource information on Massachusetts's rivers and streams, ground water, water quality, and biology. Data collection and interpretive studies are done by the Center to support state-wide water-resource infrastructure and management needs and are part of the USGS science strategy to address the water-resource priorities of the nation and global trends in:
MA Water SciencesThe USGS Massachusetts Office monitors and analyzes surface-water, groundwater, water-quality and biological parameters throughout the state. Data collection and interpretive studies are done in cooperation with various local, State, or Federal agencies. ![]() Surface WaterMassachusetts provides real-time water-stage and streamflow data at over 140 sites across the state. Flood prediction, stream low-flow characteristics and surface-quality are currently under investigation in 28 studies. ![]() GroundwaterTwenty-two groundwater wells are monitored hourly by the USGS in Massachusetts. Over 30 current groundwater investigations evaluate groundwater-supply and groundwater-quality issues. ![]() Water QualityWater-quality conditions are continuously monitored by the USGS at 42 sites across the state of Massachusetts. Water-quality issues in groundwater and surface-water are addressed in over 30 current interpretive studies. ![]() Water UseFind out more about Massachusetts water-use data. Mobile Information CenterUSGS WaterAlert
sends email or text messages when certain parameters measured by a USGS data-collection station exceed user-definable thresholds. Highlighted PublicationsClick below for more info Scientific Investigations Report 2012–5172
Scientific Investigations Report 2012–5110
Scientific Investigations Report 2012–5084
Data Series 648
Scientific Investigations Report 2011–5193
Scientific Investigations Report 2011–5192
Scientific Investigations Report 2011–5179
Data Series 588
Scientific Investigations Report 2011–5137
Scientific Investigations Report 2011–5136
Scientific Investigations Report 2011–5125
Open-File Report 2011–1077
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