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This list of Water Resources Mission Area publications includes both official USGS publications and journal articles authored by our scientists. A searchable database of all USGS publications can be accessed at the USGS Publications Warehouse.

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Preliminary evaluation of ground-water contamination by coal-tar derivatives, St. Louis Park area, Minnesota

Operation of a coal-tar distillation and wood preserving plant for 1918-72 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, resulted in ground-water contamination. This report presents the results of the first year (1979) of an ongoing study. By 1932, water in the Prairie du Chien-Jordan aquifer, the region 's major source of ground water, was contaminated 3,500 feet from the plant. The hydraulic characteristics of
Authors
Marc F. Hult, Michael Schoenberg

Sample mine-site permit application (hydrologic assessment)

Hydrologic data are presented that may be useful in the permitapplication procedure required under current Office of Surface Mining regulations. The material is presented in a format which may serve as a guide for subsequent permit applications. Data on the quality and quantity of surface water and ground water for the mine plan, adjacent, and general areas are presented. The data are presented in
Authors
William J. Herb, D.M. Brown, L.D. Carswell, P. L. Lietman

Surficial geology of Panther Lake quadrangle, Oswego County, New York

The location and extent of eight kinds of surficial deposits in Panther Lake quadrangle, Oswego County, N.Y., are mapped on a 7.5-minute U.S. Geological Survey topographic map. The map was compiled to indicate the lithology and potential for groundwater development at any specific location. 
Authors
Todd S. Miller

Surficial geology of Dugway quadrangle, Oswego County, New York

The location and extent of 11 kinds of surficial deposits in Dugway quadrangle, Oswego County, N.Y., are mapped on a 7.5-minute U.S. Geological Survey topographic map. The map was compiled to indicate the tithology and potential for ground-water development at any specific loaction. 
Authors
Todd S. Miller

Variations in stable- isotope ratios of ground waters in seismically active regions of California

Measurements of D and 18O concentrations of ground waters in seismically active regions are potentially useful in earthquake prediction and in elucidating mechanisms operative during earthquakes. Principles of this method are discussed and some preliminary data regarding a magnitude 5.7 earthquake at the Oroville Dam in 1975 and a series of events near San Juan Bautista in 1980 are presented to su
Authors
J. R. O'Neil, Chi-Yu King

Mesurol as a bird repellent on wine grapes in Oregon and California

Field tests were conducted in California and Oregon from July to October 1978 to evaluate the effectiveness of Mesurol as a repellent to reduce bird damage to ripening wine grapes. A block of vines composed of two similar, adjacent plots was delineated at each of 20 vineyards. One randomly chosen plot within each block was treated with up to three applications of Mesurol (75% wettable powder) at a
Authors
R. L. Hothem, D. F. Mott, R. W. DeHaven, J. L. Guarino

1980 Water resources program in Oregon

The Water Resources Division investigates and reports on the occurrence, quantity, quality, distribution, and movement of surface and underground water. Work of the Division is described in detail later in this report.
Authors

Compilation of hydrologic data for the Edwards Aquifer, San Antonio area, Texas, 1934-79

No abstract available.
Authors
R.D. Reeves, R. W. Maclay, K. C. Grimm, M.F. Davis

Drainage areas of Texas streams, Colorado River Basin

No abstract available.
Authors
F.H. Tovar, B. N. Maldonado

Pressure control of a gas by a calculator-operated mercury piston

No abstract available.
Authors
Tyler B. Coplen