Opportunities to Improve the U.S. Geological Survey National Water Quality Assessment Program
Title | Opportunities to Improve the U.S. Geological Survey National Water Quality Assessment Program PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 253 |
Release | 2002-04-05 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0309083052 |
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) established the National Water Quality Assesment (NAWQA) program in 1985 to assess water quality conditions and trends in representative river basins and aquifers across the United States. With this report, the NRC's Water Science and Technology Board has provided advice to USGS regarding NAWQA five separate times as the program evolved from an unfunded concept to a mature and nationally-recognized program in 2002. This report assesses the program's development and representative accomplishments to date and makes recommendations on opportunities to improve NAWQA as it begins its second decade of nationwide monitoring.
Autograph Letters Signed from Edward Henry Corbould to Charles John Kean
Title | Autograph Letters Signed from Edward Henry Corbould to Charles John Kean PDF eBook |
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Release | 1852 |
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(1) contains a sketch [for King John?]. In (2) he remarks on Kean's production of Macbeth.
A Review of the USGS National Water Quality Assessment Pilot Program
Title | A Review of the USGS National Water Quality Assessment Pilot Program PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 164 |
Release | 1990-02-01 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0309042925 |
National Water-quality Assessment
Title | National Water-quality Assessment PDF eBook |
Author | United States. General Accounting Office |
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Pages | 28 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Water quality management |
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Preparing for the Third Decade of the National Water-Quality Assessment Program
Title | Preparing for the Third Decade of the National Water-Quality Assessment Program PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 176 |
Release | 2012-12-20 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0309261856 |
The first two decades of the U.S. Geological Survey's National Water Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program have provided a successful and useful assessment of U.S. water-quality conditions, how they have changed over time, and how natural features and human activities have affected those conditions. Now, planning is underway for the third decade (Cycle 3) of the Program outlined in the Science Plan, with challenges including ensuring that the NAWQA remain a national program in the face of declining resources, balancing new activities against long-term studies, and maintaining focus amidst numerous and competing stakeholder demands. The Science Plan for Cycle 3 articulates a forward-thinking vision for NAWQA science over the next decade, building on the previous cycles' data, experience, and products. Preparing for the Third Decade (Cycle 3) of the National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program explains the national needs outlined in the plan, NAWQA's need to emphasize collaboration with other USGS and external programs, other federal agencies, state and local governments, and the private sector.
Future Water Priorities for the Nation
Title | Future Water Priorities for the Nation PDF eBook |
Author | National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 111 |
Release | 2018-12-30 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0309477093 |
Solving problems related to use of water resources will be of paramount importance in coming decades as increasing pressure from growing populations, climate change, extreme weather, and aging water-related infrastructure threaten water availability and quality. The Water Mission Area (WMA) of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a long-established reputation for collecting and delivering high-quality, unbiased scientific information related to the nation's water resources. WMA observations help inform decisions ranging from rapid responses during emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, and forest fires, to the long-term management of water resources. Produced at the request of USGS, this report identifies the nation's highest-priority water science and resources challenges over the next 25 years. Future Water Priorities for the Nation summarizes WMA's current water science and research portfolio, and recommends strategic opportunities for WMA to more effectively address the most pressing challenges.
Concepts for a National Water-Quality Assessment Program
Title | Concepts for a National Water-Quality Assessment Program PDF eBook |
Author | Robert M. Hirsch |
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Pages | 54 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Water quality |
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