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    Thursday, 28-Oct-2004 15:09:54 EDT

USGS Celebrates National Fishing and Boating Week

Find out more information from the USGS about streams and rivers across the Nation during National Fishing and Boating Week, June 5-13, 2004.

Two people canoeing in a river.Man flyfishing.Man holding fish.Thick mats of introduced aquatic weeds such as hydrilla interfere with recreational activities such as sailing and swimming. Photographer D. Hammerschlag, USGS.

USGS RecreationCheck out the Fishing and Boating sections to find out more about real-time flows of streams and river levels to help determine safe conditions; real-time stream temperatures; maps for identifying boating and fishing areas; and information on water quality trends in your area.
Water WatchHow much water is in the Nation's streams today? Find out at this real-time interactive site of current streamflow conditions.
National Water Information System (NWIS)Find current conditions for water flow and levels in streams, lakes, and springs; water levels in wells; and the quality of water in streams, lakes, springs, and wells.
Monitoring the Flow of Our Nation's StreamsInformation on the quantity and timing of the streamflow in the Nation's rivers is a vital asset that safeguards lives and property and helps to ensure adequate water resources for a healthy environment and economy. Learn more about how USGS monitors and operates a network of real-time streamgages.
Science in Your WatershedFind scientific information related to your watershed, and learn more about how you can use scientific data to understand your watershed.
National Water Quality Assessment Program (NAWQA)In more than 50 major river basins and aquifers across the Nation, USGS scientists collect and interpret data about water chemistry, hydrology, land use, stream habitat, and aquatic life. Check out what's going on in your area.

Find out more about National Fishing and Boating Week and what events are going on in your area!

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