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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.

Water Science in the News

Study: Groundwater in Skagit Delta Flows To Bay
Groundwater in the shallow aquifer of the Skagit River Delta area generally flows away from the river and toward Skagit Bay and Swinomish Channel....

First Water Budget for Yakima River Basin
The first comprehensive water budget for the entire Yakima River Basin is detailed in a report released today by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).....

Study Helps "Right-Size" River Gaging Network
Lummi Nation water managers now have more tools to help them cope with increasing demand for water resources, and to make sure they have the right number of stream-gaging stations, according to details in a report announced today....

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