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Water Resources of Washington State
Welcome to The United States Geological Survey
Welcome to the USGS Web page for the water resources of Washington State. This is your direct link to all kinds of water resource information. Here you'll find information on Washington's rivers and streams. You'll also find information about ground water, water quality, and many other topics. The USGS operates the most extensive satellite network of stream-gaging stations in the state, many of which form the backbone of flood-warning systems.
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Mount St. Helens - Monitoring
Latest River Conditions Check here for the latest real-time streamflow information for Washington rivers, from our extensive, satellite-linked network of gaging stations. Glaciers Melting SEATTLE -- Cascade mountain glaciers are melting and many could disappear in coming years and newly released information says a half century of warming weather is to blame. KPLU environment reporter Steve Krueger has the story. Vandals Hit Snoqualmie River Flood-Warning Gage Vandals cut the wires to flow-measuring instruments, dismantled a cableway car, and shot through a suspension cable at an important stream-gaging station on the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River near Tanner, Wash., according to the USGS. |
 Endangered Species Act The listing of plants and animals under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) usually means that a balance must be struck between economic growth in an area and the protection and sustaining of natural resources. Flood Hazards Flooding is the natural hazard of most concern in Washington and affect lives in the State every winter and spring. Water Availability Water availability has been and remains the major long-term water issue in Washington. Water Quality The major water-quality issues in Washington are preserving the quality of public drinking water supplies and the effects of non-point-source contamination on ground and surface waters. |
