USGS National Hydrography Dataset Newsletter
Issues include the latest dataset updates, tips & tricks, upcoming training and meetings, general announcements and more of the nation's surface water and hydrologic geospatial datasets: the National Hydrography Dataset, Watershed Boundary Dataset, and NHDPlus High Resolution. Engage with us and others in the Hydrography community by subscribing and share your best surface water photos!
National Hydrography Dataset Newsletters
3DNTM - 3D National Hydrography Program
The implementation of the 3D National Topography Model Call for Action Part 1 - The 3D Hydrography Program, marks the beginning of a new era of water data. The public and private sectors that depend on high-quality water data have expressed the need for better information to answer the most demanding water resource management questions.
Steve Aichele
Hydrography Management and Planning Lead | Geographer
Drew Decker
National Map Liaison CA, HI, WA and the U.S. Territories in the Pacific
Karen F Adkins
UE Hydrography Products and Services Focus Area Lead
Vanessa Baez
National Hydrography Support
Support for NHD, WBD, & NHDPlus HR
The USGS manages surface water and hydrologic unit mapping for the Nation as geospatial datasets. These include the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD), and NHDPlus High Resolution (NHDPlus HR). Hydrography data are integral to a myriad of mission critical activities undertaken and managed by government entities (Federal, state, regional, county, local, Tribal), nonprofit organizations, and private companies. Hydrography data make it possible for these groups to, for example:
- Manage water such as stream flow and stormwater
- Monitor, manage, and report water quality
- Assess water availability and water rights
- Model and map flood risk
- Conserve terrestrial and aquatic habitats
- Manage fisheries, rangeland, timberlands, and agricultural lands
- Assess coastal hazards
- Plan for future land development activities and infrastructure development
- Manage riverine and coastal navigation and safety
- Provide recreational opportunities for citizens
The National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD), and NHDPlus High Resolution (NHDPlus HR) are updated and maintained through a strong community of stewards and users.
*Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
3DNTM - 3D National Hydrography Program
The implementation of the 3D National Topography Model Call for Action Part 1 - The 3D Hydrography Program, marks the beginning of a new era of water data. The public and private sectors that depend on high-quality water data have expressed the need for better information to answer the most demanding water resource management questions.
Steve Aichele
Hydrography Management and Planning Lead | Geographer
Drew Decker
National Map Liaison CA, HI, WA and the U.S. Territories in the Pacific
Karen F Adkins
UE Hydrography Products and Services Focus Area Lead
Vanessa Baez
National Hydrography Support
Support for NHD, WBD, & NHDPlus HR
The USGS manages surface water and hydrologic unit mapping for the Nation as geospatial datasets. These include the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD), and NHDPlus High Resolution (NHDPlus HR). Hydrography data are integral to a myriad of mission critical activities undertaken and managed by government entities (Federal, state, regional, county, local, Tribal), nonprofit organizations, and private companies. Hydrography data make it possible for these groups to, for example:
- Manage water such as stream flow and stormwater
- Monitor, manage, and report water quality
- Assess water availability and water rights
- Model and map flood risk
- Conserve terrestrial and aquatic habitats
- Manage fisheries, rangeland, timberlands, and agricultural lands
- Assess coastal hazards
- Plan for future land development activities and infrastructure development
- Manage riverine and coastal navigation and safety
- Provide recreational opportunities for citizens
The National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD), and NHDPlus High Resolution (NHDPlus HR) are updated and maintained through a strong community of stewards and users.
*Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.