Alabama Water Science Center
ABOUT THE ALABAMA WSCUSGS IN YOUR STATEUSGS Water Science Centers are located in each state. |
About the Alabama Water Science CenterAs one of the 48 Districts in the Water Resources Discipline of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Alabama Water Science Center is an integral part of a Federal agency devoted to data collection, applied science, and dissemination of information. The Alabama Water Science Center provides relevant, unbiased, water-resources information and expertise needed by others to achieve the best use and management of water resources in Alabama. Office InformationThe Alabama Water Science Center has two offices - the main office in Montgomery and a field office in Tuscaloosa. Main OfficeUSGS Alabama Water Science Center Field OfficeTuscaloosa Field Office What We DoThe Alabama District collects data, conducts interpretive water-resources appraisals and research, and disseminates information in a timely manner. Studies encompass the following four areas:
To assure that our work is relevant and useful, we form partnerships with Federal, State, and local agencies, and other public organizations. Funding for the Alabama Water Science Center comes from a variety of sources, including direct Federal appropriations, other Federal agencies, and a cooperative program that allows the Alabama Water Science Center to partially match funding with state and local agencies. The Alabama WSC home page provides direct access to current and historical USGS streamflow data, a bibliography of Alabama Water Science Center reports, and much more about USGS operations in the state of Alabama. Information concerning USGS products and services available from the Alabama WSC can be obtained from: Data CollectionThe collection of hydrologic data is an important service provided by the Alabama Water Science Center in cooperation with Federal, State, and local agencies. The Alabama Water Science Center operates and maintains a network of streamflow-gaging stations throughout the State. Data from many these stations are made available to the public by satellite and telephone telemetry. The Alabama Water Science Center collects many different types of data including:
Water-quality sampling and analysis are conducted for a variety of constituents:
DatabasesUSGS data are stored and maintained in long-term, quality-assured databases. The data bases contain data for Alabama and the rest of the nation and are accessible to the public. The databases include:
StudiesHelping to solve water-related problems is the primary objective of hydrologic studies conducted by the Alabama Water Science Center. Water issues that are addressed in these studies include:
Analytical TechniquesThe studies done by the Alabama Water Science Center utilize traditional methods and state-of-the-art techniques of data analysis. These methods and techniques are designed to meet the objectives of each study:
Water-quality samples are collected and analyzed for a wide range of constituents, including major inorganics, nutrients, trace elements, dissolved gases, pesticides, isotopes, organic solvents, petrochemicals, and biological indicators. |