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Surface Water Information and Data
The U.S. Geological Survey operates and maintains approximately 7,300 streamgages nationwide, about 110 here in Massachusetts, which provide long-term, accurate, and unbiased information that meets the needs of many diverse users. The USGS collects the streamflow data needed by Federal, State, and local agencies for planning and operating water-resources projects and regulatory programs.
The links below allow you to find information and data about Massachusetts's surface-water resources. The map to the left shows current streamflow conditions in Massachusetts; click the map to go to a full size version from USGS WaterWatch.
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Surface Water Data
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Selected Massachusetts Publications
- Walter, D.A., and Masterson, J.P., 2011, Estimated hydrologic budgets of kettle-hole ponds in coastal aquifers of southeastern Massachusetts: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2011–5137, 72 p.
- Levin, S.B., Archfield, S.A., and Massey, A.J., 2011, Refinement and evaluation of the Massachusetts firm-yield estimator model version 2.0: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2011–5125, 49 p., plus CD–ROM
- Smith, K.P., 2011, Surface-water, water-quality, and meteorological data for the Cambridge, Massachusetts, drinking-water source area, water years 2007–08: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2011–1077, 109 p.
- Zarriello, P.J., and Bent, G.C., 2011, Elevation of the March–April 2010 flood high water in selected river reaches in central and eastern Massachusetts: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2010–1315, 36 p.
- Zarriello, P.J., Parker, G.W., Armstrong, D.S., and Carlson, C.S., 2010, Effects of water use and land use on streamflow and aquatic habitat in the Sudbury and Assabet River Basins, Massachusetts: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2010–5042, 160 p.
- Archfield, S.A., Vogel, R.M., Steeves, P.A., Brandt, S.L., Weiskel, P.K., and Garabedian, S.P., 2010, The Massachusetts Sustainable-Yield Estimator: A decision-support tool to assess water availability at ungaged stream locations in Massachusetts: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2009–5227, 41 p.
- Zarriello, P.J., and Carlson, C.S., 2009, Characteristics of the April 2007 flood at 10 streamflow-gaging stations in Massachusetts: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2009–5068, 75 p.
- Brandt, S.L., and Steeves, P.A., 2009, Local and cumulative impervious cover of Massachusetts stream basins: U.S. Geological Survey Data Series 451
- Granato, G.E., 2009, Computer programs for obtaining and analyzing daily mean streamflow data from the U.S. Geological Survey National Water Information System Web Site: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008–1362, 123 p.
- All Massachusetts publications
Map of the Real-Time Surface-Water Monitoring Sites
Massachusetts and Rhode Island Real-Time Surface-Water Monitoring Sites are displayed on the interactive map. The Google Maps background allows to change the style between the Map (default), Satellite, Terrain, Topo, and Photo.
Open the map by clicking the thumbnail.
Information Resources
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Water-education resources
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