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Special Interest

• StreamStats - Web-Based Tool Delineates Watersheds and Calculates Basin- and Streamflow Characteristics
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• Passive aerobic treatment of net-alkaline, iron-laden drainage from a flooded underground anthracite mine, Pennsylvania, USA
• 2006 Annual Report Information
• Chester County Water Resources monitoring web site updated -- December 20, 2006
• Flooding in Pennsylvania -- June 27-29, 2006
• Rising Ground-Water Levels -- June 24-29, 2006
• Estimates of Ground-Water Recharge Based on Streamflow-Hydrograph Methods
• USGS Compilation of Ground Water Quality Data in Pa. is Available
• Real-time groundwater monitoring information for the Potomac basin
• Strategic Plan for Science 2005-2010
• Emap PA - Online viewable map of Pennsylvania - can display watersheds, flood plains, mining, caves, sinkholes, etc. - operated by PA DEP
• USGS Ground Water Climate Response Network (national and Pennsylvania well monitoring information)
• Annual Hydrologic Data Report of Pennsylvania (USGS)

Current Hydrologic Conditions in Pennsylvania

Peak Stage and Flows as a Result of Tropical Storm Ivan Streamflow Conditions Ground-Water Conditions Lake and Reservoir Conditions Pennsylvania Drought Condition Monitoring
Pennsylvania Current Streamflow and Ground-Water Depth Duration Graphs New Publications SIR 2008-5030 Effects of Land-Use Changes and Ground-Water Withdrawals on Stream Base Flow, Pocono Creek Watershed, Monroe County, Pennsylvania SIR 2008-5039 Modeling to Predict Escherichia coli at Presque Isle Beach 2, City of Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania OFR 2008-1106 Development of the Water-Analysis Screening Tool Used in the Initial Screening for the Pennsylvania State Water Plan Update of 2008 DS 327 Data Compilation and Assessment for Water Resources in Pennsylvania State Forest and Park Lands OFR 2007-1253 Effect of On-Site Wastewater Disposal on Quality of Ground Water and Base Flow-A Pilot Study in Chester County, Southeastern Pennsylvania, 2005 SIR 2004-5291 Effects of abandoned coal-mine drainage on streamflow and water quality in the Mahanoy Creek Basin, Schuylkill, Columbia, and Northumberland Counties, Pennsylvania, 2001 Watershed Assistance Consortium for Scientific Assistance to Watersheds (CSAW) Sponsors program management and scientific technical assistance to watershed groups or local programs.
Educational Links  The water cycle Water Science for Schools La Ciencia del Agua para Escuelas Information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge Science in Your Watershed Scientific information organized on a watershed basis The USGS Learning Web Dedicated to K-12 education, exploration, and life-long learning

Regional Links

• USGS Activities in the Chesapeake Bay Region
• Office of the Delaware River Master

Drought Information

• Pennsylvania Drought Condition Monitoring
• Drought Status for Pennsylvania and Surrounding States