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Regionalization of Channel Geomorphology Characteristics for Streams of New York State, Excluding Long Island (2457-A29-1)Regionalization of Channel Geomorphology Characteristics for Streams of New York State, Excluding Long Island (2457-A29-1)

Geomorphologic techniques for stream channel and bank restoration are fast becoming the technique of choice among Federal, State, County, and local agencies to reduce suspended sediment loads, reduce flood-related damages, improve aquatic habitat, and generally stabilize stream channels. One reason for this upswing in use is that appropriate use of these . . .


 What's in that Water? USGS Releases First Nationwide Look At Pharmaceuticals, Hormones And Other Organic Contaminants In U.S. Streams What's in that Water? USGS Releases First Nationwide Look At Pharmaceuticals, Hormones And Other Organic Contaminants In U.S. Streams

Recent decades have brought increasing concerns for potential contamination of water resources that could result inadvertently during production, use, and disposal of the numerous chemicals offering improvements in industry, agriculture, medical treatment, and even common household conveniences. Increasing knowledge of the environmental occurrence or toxicological . . . .

 

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