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science for a changing world USGS U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey November 2015 Streambed-sediment sampling Lake bottom-sediment coring boats Subsampling a lake-bottom sediment box core Suspended Sediments in Streams, Storm Runoff, and Impervious Surface Runoff: Quantify Loads and Yields of Contaminants Identify Sources of Sediment-Associated Trace Elements and Hydrophobic Organic Contaminants Understand Relations Between Streamflow and Sediment and Contaminant Transport Characterize Relations Between Land-Use and Sediment Quality Streambed Sediments: Characterize Sediment Quality Identify Source(s) of Contaminant Inputs Lake/Reservoir Bottom Sediments: Age Dating of Sediments to Calculate Deposition Dates and Sedimentation Rates Reconstruct Water-Quality Trends of Sediment-Associated Trace Elements and Hydrophobic Organic Contaminants Describe Effects of Land-Use and Regulatory Changes and Urbanization on Water-Quality Sediment Science USGS Lake Sediment Study Sites Large-volume suspended-sediment (LVSS) sampling equipment MISSION: To provide reliable, impartial, timely information that is needed to understand the Nation’s water resources. The Water Resources Discipline actively promotes the use of this information by decision makers to Minimize the loss of life and property as a result of water-related natural hazards, such as floods, droughts, and land movement Effectively manage groundwater and surface-water resources for domestic, agriculture, commercial, industrial, recreational, and ecological uses Protect and enhance water resources for human health, aquatic health, and environmental quality Contribute to wise physical and economic development of the Nation’s resources for the benefit of present and future generations
Transcript of SedimentScience P1 20140430 - USGS...Nov 17, 2015 · is gathered by the USGS Texas Water Science...
science for a changing worldUSGS
U.S. Department of the InteriorU.S. Geological Survey November 2015
Streambed-sediment sampling
Lake bottom-sediment coring boats
Subsampling a lake-bottom sediment box core
Suspended Sediments in Streams, Storm Runoff, andImpervious Surface Runoff: Quantify Loads and Yields of Contaminants Identify Sources of Sediment-Associated Trace Elements and Hydrophobic Organic Contaminants Understand Relations Between Streamflow and Sediment and Contaminant Transport Characterize Relations Between Land-Use and Sediment Quality
Streambed Sediments: Characterize Sediment Quality Identify Source(s) of Contaminant Inputs
Lake/Reservoir Bottom Sediments: Age Dating of Sediments to Calculate Deposition Dates and Sedimentation Rates Reconstruct Water-Quality Trends of Sediment-Associated Trace Elements and Hydrophobic Organic Contaminants Describe Effects of Land-Use and Regulatory Changes and Urbanization on Water-Quality
Sediment Science
USGS Lake Sediment Study Sites
Large-volume suspended-sediment (LVSS) sampling equipment
MISSION: To provide reliable, impartial, timely information that is needed to understand the Nation’s water resources.The Water Resources Discipline actively promotes the use of this information by decision makers to Minimize the loss of life and property as a result of water-related natural hazards, such as floods, droughts, and land movement Effectively manage groundwater and surface-water resources for domestic, agriculture, commercial, industrial, recreational, and ecological uses Protect and enhance water resources for human health, aquatic health, and environmental quality Contribute to wise physical and economic development of the Nation’s resources for the benefit of present and future generations
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West Texas Program - El PasoGateway Business Center10737 Gateway Blvd. West, Ste. 350El Paso, TX 79935Phone: (915) 534-6308Fax: (915) 534-6299
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Texas Water Science Center Locations
Key contacts of the USGS Texas Water Science Center:
Bob JosephGreg StantonTerry SchertzMeghan RousselDoug SchnoeblenDavid BrownTim Raines
Lynne Fahlquist
DirectorDeputy Director, Hydrologic StudiesDeputy Director, Hydrologic DataChief, Central Texas ProgramChief, South Texas ProgramChief, Gulf Coast ProgramChief, North Texas Program
Public Information Officer
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Texas Water Science Center works in cooperation with approximately100 municipalities, river authorities, groundwater districts, and State and Federal agencies in Texas to providereliable, impartial scientific information to resource managers, planners, and other customers. This informationis gathered by the USGS Texas Water Science Center to minimize the loss of life and property from naturaldisasters, to contribute to the conservation and sound economic and physical development of the Nation’snatural resources, and to enhance the quality of life by monitoring water, biological, energy, and mineralresources. If you have any questions or concerns with which we can assist you, contact us or visit our Web site at <http://tx.usgs.gov> or the national Web site at <http://www.usgs.gov>. We look forward to serving you in the near future.
