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ABOUT THE USGS IN COLORADO
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Water Resources of ColoradoWelcome to the USGS Colorado Water Science Center. These pages are your source for water-resource information collected and interpreted by the U.S. Geological Survey in Colorado. Streamflow Conditions in ColoradoUSGS Colorado Water Science Center HighlightsFeatured ActivityWater-Quality Summary for the Big Thompson River Basin, 2000-2010A summary of water-quality monitoring data is now available for the Big Thompson River Basin of Colorado. Current data (2009-10) from a network of sites are compared to previously collected data (2000-08) and instream standards. Lowess curves are provided on plots for selected constituents where a sufficient period of record and limited censored data are available. A National Assessment of Changes in Chloride, Dissolved Solids, and Nitrate in GroundwaterGroundwater-quality monitoring data collected by the USGS National Water-Quality Assessment Program (NAWQA) from many regions of the United States are being synthesized into a national assessment of groundwater-quality trends. NAWQA Groundwater-Quality Trends Colorado Water-Quality Data Repository (CWQDR)An internet-based data management system that integrates ambient water-quality data from a variety of sources including government agencies, stakeholder groups, and private entities. Featured Publications
Of Current InterestCooperative Water ProgramThe Cooperative Water Program monitors and assesses water in every State, protectorate, and territory of the U.S. in partnership with nearly 1,600 local, State, and Tribal agencies. http://water.usgs.gov/coop/ Video - Streamgages: The Silent SuperheroWhether you drink water from your tap, use electricity or canoe down your local river, chances are you benefit from USGS streamgage information. So what is a streamgage and what does it do for you? This CoreCast episode gives you the inside scoop on your silent superhero. http://www.usgs.gov/corecast/?tag=streamgage |