The U. S. Geological Survey Streamgaging Network Supporting Society’s Water-Resource Decisions Presented by: Bob Hainly, Assistant Director USGS-PA Water.

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The U. S. Geological Survey Streamgaging Network Supporting Society’s Water-Resource Decisions Presented by: Bob Hainly, Assistant Director USGS-PA Water Science Center June 4, 2010

The U. S. Geological Survey Streamgaging Network Supporting Society’s Water-Resource Decisions What we’ll cover today: National, regional, and local streamgaging networks Streamgage evolution and operations Uses of streamflow data to benefit society Examples of societal benefits Issues with managing and funding a cooperative network

National Streamgaging Network First streamgage established in 1889 Currently includes 7,400 streamgages Annual funding to operate this network is approaching 150 million dollars

Mid-Atlantic Network

Pennsylvania Network Over 40 partners contribute financially to the statewide network Major partners are: USACE, PA-DEP, NWS, SRBC, and the USGS

Streamgage Evolution

Streamgage Operations

Supporting Society’s Water Resource Decisions USGS streamflow data enable informed decisions about: USGS streamflow data enable informed decisions about: Management and allocation of water resources, Management and allocation of water resources, Prediction of and reaction to floods, Prediction of and reaction to floods, Design and operation of engineering structures, Design and operation of engineering structures, Scientific research, Scientific research, Operation of locks and dams, and Operation of locks and dams, and Recreational safety Recreational safety

Supporting Society’s Water Resource Decisions Management and allocation of water resources Management and allocation of water resources Drought management Drought management

Supporting Society’s Water Resource Decisions Prediction of and reaction to floods Prediction of and reaction to floods Flood forecasting Flood forecasting 60 streamgages and 55 rain gages in PA and NY support the system Stream stage and flow are data are critical to developing forecasts and real- time monitoring

Supporting Society’s Water Resource Decisions Prediction of and reaction to floods Prediction of and reaction to floods Development of publicly available tools Development of publicly available tools Sends or text messages when user- selected parameters exceed user-definable thresholds USGS WaterAlert

Funding and funding stability impact USGS’s ability to meet society’s needs A good example - Funding for the Susquehanna River Basin System streamgages is fairly well balanced among four agencies Susquehanna River Basin Flood Forecasting System Gage Funding Society’s Impact on Water Resources Programs The USGS is more than willing to work with any group that is interested in stabilizing and/or enhancing the network

Any questions? The U. S. Geological Survey Streamgaging Network Supporting Society’s Water-Resource Decisions