Hydrologists from the United States Geological Survey travel around and test the rivers for depth and speeds. Scott Whiteman says it’s all about gathering data. "It's just to ensure that the USGS is ...

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists have identified nationwide trends toward increasing streamflow in many areas of the nation since 1940 based on data collected from long-term USGS streamgages.

In Lower Michigan here are the river sites that have recorded or are currently recording the lowest river flow for today: ...

The US Geological Survey (USGS) has launched a new web tool for analysing and estimating stream-flow designed to be used for activities such as land-use planning, conservation, and pollution ...

Utah's waterways should be at their peak right now, but a FOX 13 examination of United States Geological Survey streamflow data for three rivers in different parts of the state show the spring runoff ...

Fish in dry regions are declining as climate warms, rainfall decreases, habitats shrink, and invasive species spread.

A UB study has found that even fish that have adapted to dry climates are struggling amid rising temps and reduced water ...

U.S. Geological Survey measures the stream flow on the Mississippi River in Brainerd. The Brainerd area is in a flood advisory as a fast spring snowmelt swells streams. Josh Larson with the U.S.

Watching local streams is about more than checking levels during rafting season, it’s a 12-month job that involves checking not only flows but what’s in our streams. The Eagle County Board of ...

A new U.S. Geological Survey report describes how the health of the nation's streams is being degraded by streamflow modifications and elevated levels of nutrients and pesticides. A new U.S.

Snowpack provides the majority of predictive information for water supply forecasts (WSF) in snow-dominated basins across the western US. Therefore, it is important to understand the utility of the ...