Indiana Data Highlights
The 2011 USGS Water Data Report () is now available to provide a snapshot of water conditions for a given year. The report includes text and map interfaces that can be used to identify and access an area of interest, locate sites where water data were collected for various Water Years.
The Instantaneous Data Archive() makes available as much intra-day streamflow data and historical instantaneous data continuous (measurements from every 5 to every 60 minutes), as possible, often several years' worth of data.
Featured Projects
Flood Inundation Map Libraries for Indiana Communities
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Fluvial Erosion Hazards Program
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Indiana RiverCams
Eagle Creek at Zionsville and White River at Hazleton
Supergages with RiverCams.
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Bringing U.S. Geological Survey Water Science to the Arts
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Of Current Interest
The USGS Indiana Water Science Center is participating in the White River Festival by hosting an event at the IMA 100 Acres Park on September 29th from 10am to 12pm.
Information about the festival and the event can be found on the festival website: http://whiteriverfestival.org/~whiteriv/events/4771/science-fair-the-science-of-flow/
The festival takes place throughout the month of September and is focused on appreciation and awareness of the White River and factors that impact water resources. USGS staff will be stationed around the 100 Acres park to offer hands-on demonstrations and answer questions about water quality, hydrology, and biology of the White River and its watershed. Free and open to the public.
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Indiana in Moderate to Severe Hydrologic Drought
Released: 07/12/2012 10:00:00 AM
According to current streamflow conditions in Indiana rivers and streams, as compared to historical streamflow data, large portions of Indiana are in a hydrologic drought. From the National Drought Mitigation Center: "Hydrological drought is associated with the effects of periods of precipitation shortfalls on surface or subsurface water supply (i.e., streamflow, reservoir and lake levels, groundwater). The frequency and severity of hydrological drought is often defined on a watershed or river basin scale." For a map of Indiana river basins currently in hydrologic drought, plus many other drought information resources and links, visit our Indiana Drought Watch Page: http://in.water.usgs.gov/drought/
Indiana Geological Survey
http://igs.indiana.edu/index.cfm
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Recent Publications
The Indiana Water Science Center produces publications about water resources.
Flood-Inundation Maps for the Tippecanoe River near Delphi, Indiana
Scientific Investigations Map 3243
Hydrologic Data and Groundwater Flow Simulations in the Vicinity of Long Lake, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Near Gary, Indiana
Scientific Investigations Report 2013–5003
Flood-Inundation Maps for the Flatrock River at Columbus, Indiana, 2012
Scientific Investigations Map 3241
Flood-Inundation Maps for the White River at Newberry, Indiana
Scientific Investigations Map 3231
Identifying Nutrient Reference Sites in Nutrient-Enriched Regions: Using Algal, Invertebrate, and Fish-Community Measures to Identify Stressor-Breakpoint Thresholds in Indiana Rivers and Streams, 2005–9
Scientific Investigations Report 2012–5243
Method for Estimating Potential Wetland Extent by Utilizing Streamflow Statistics and Flood-Inundation Mapping Techniques: Pilot Study for Land Along the Wabash River Near Terre Haute, Indiana
Scientific Investigations Report 2012–5175
Biological Assessment and Streambed-Sediment Chemistry of Streams in the Indianapolis Metropolitan Area, Indiana, 2003–2008
Scientific Investigations Report 2012–5096
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Science Highlights
USGS Indiana-Kentucky Strategic Science Plan
The USGS Indiana–Kentucky Water Science Center Commonwealth provides reliable hydrologic and water-related ecological information to aid in the understanding of the use and management of water resources in Indiana, Kentucky, and the Nation. Input for the new 3–5 year Commonwealth strategic science plan was received from cooperators, stakeholders, and staff and was considered in the development of the objectives and strategic actions (for the next 3-5 years) for each of six science-focus areas: Hydrologic Monitoring Networks, Hazards, Ecosystems Science, Water Availability and Demand, Energy Production and Impacts, and Public Health.
U.S. Geological Survey Indiana-Kentucky Water Science Center Commonwealth Strategic Science Plan, 2012-2017
National Projects
SPARROW Surface Water-Quality Modeling
Information, Models, and Assessments.
Cooperators
Ball State University
Bartholomew County Soil and Water Conservation District
Boone County
City of Anderson, Office of Emergency Management
City of Carmel
City of Fort Wayne
City of Indianapolis, DPW
City of Indianapolis, DPW Department of Capital Assest Management
Hamilton County
Hancock County
IUPUI
Indiana Department of Environmental Management Office of Water Quality
Indiana Department of Environmental Mgmt, Office of Air Quality
Indiana Department of Homeland Security
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Indiana Department of Natural Resources - Division of Nature Preserves
Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Reclamation
Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water
Indiana Department of Transportation
Indianapolis Airport Authority
Kankakee River Basin
Little Calumet River Basin
Maumee River Basin Commission
Miami County EDA
National Parks Service
ORSANCO
Purdue University
Sanitary District of Michigan City
Shelby County Soil & Water Conservation District
South Bend Water Works
Tipton County
Town of Zionsville
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Chicago
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Louisville
U.S. EPA OW
USAEC, Aberdeen Proving Ground
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc Drinking Water Laboratory
Additional funding for streamgages and hydrologic investigations provided by:
AES Corporation
ARCADIS G&M of Michigan, LLC
Citizens Energy Group
Duke Energy
Hoosier Energy
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Veolia Water North America
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