DATA CENTER

• RI Real-time data ()
  • Streamflow ()
  • Groundwater ()
  • Water quality ()
  • Precipitation ()

• RI WaterWatch
  • Surface water ()
  • Groundwater ()
  • Water-quality ()
  • Flood ()
  • Drought ()

• RI historical data
  • Streamflow ()
  • Groundwater ()
  • Water quality ()
  • Instantaneous Data Archive (IDA) ()

• National WaterWatch
  • Surface water ()
  • Groundwater ()
  • Water-quality ()

USGS IN YOUR STATE

USGS Water Science Centers are located in each state.

Working With Us

There are a variety of ways to interact with the USGS and its science. We invite you to explore the following information about doing business with us, partnering with our science programs, and being part of the USGS workforce.

Internships and student employment

The RI Office offers diverse employment opportunities for students in biology, hydrology, computer science, geographic information systems, geology, administration, and many other fields. Many RI Office employees have begun their career with the USGS by working as student intern during the summer. Student interns work on a variety of field and office tasks depending on their skills, education and goals.

Please visit the "Internships, Employment Opportunities, and Research Grants" publication and the Massachusetts-Rhode Island Student web page for more info about opportunities for students and faculty to participate in USGS science.

Volunteering

Volunteers use their spare time to help the environment by assisting WSC staff with a variety of basic field and office tasks. Many high school students meet class requirements for civic support at the RI Office.

If you don't have a personal contact with the RI Office staff, email the about your interests.

Employment

All of our employment opportunities, except for student jobs, are posted at USAJOBS. You can set up searches and notifications. Make sure to set up your resume in USAJOBS in advance of applying if you are interested in USGS employment.

Partnerships

Business Opportunities: The USGS is interested in forming cooperative partnerships with organizations from all levels of government and industry. The following links provide information about doing business and partnering with USGS.

• Contracts and Grants Information

Science Partnerships and Opportunities: Explore the collaborative work the USGS is doing with other Federal agencies, non-government organizations, State/local and tribal governments and the private sector as well as additional opportunities to partner with us and further our science mission.
Learn more.

Cooperative Agreements: The USGS works with many other Federal agencies and the private sector to accomplish its science mission through formal memorandums of understanding and memorandums of agreement.
Learn more.