U.S. stream flow measurement and data dissemination improve
May 18, 2004
Stream flow information is essential for many important uses across a broad range of scales, including global water balances, engineering design, flood forecasting, reservoir operations, navigation, water supply, recreation, and environmental management. Growing populations and competing priorities for water, including preservation and restoration of aquatic habitat, are spurring demand for more accurate, timely, and accessible water data.To be most useful, stream flow information must be collected in a standardized manner, with a known accuracy, and for a long and continuous time period.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2004 |
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Title | U.S. stream flow measurement and data dissemination improve |
DOI | 10.1029/2004EO200002 |
Authors | Robert M. Hirsch, John E. Costa |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Eos, Transactions, American Geophysical Union |
Index ID | 70179486 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Illinois Water Science Center |