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USGS and the Idaho Department of Water Resources to Measure Water Levels in 1,300 Southern Idaho Wells

March 27, 2008

Between March 31 and April 11, employees of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), working in cooperation with the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR), will measure ground water levels in more than 1,300 wells throughout southern Idaho’s eastern Snake River Plain. The eastern Snake River Plain aquifer, with an estimated volume of 200 billion cubic feet, is the area’s chief source of drinking water, provides irrigation for one million acres of farmland, and is the water source for the state’s aquaculture industry. Read more

Web interface for USGS Idaho Active Water Level Network
USGS Web Site Provides Idaho Ground Water Information

January 18, 2008

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has developed a Web site that provides a wealth of data about ground water levels in Idaho and across the Nation. The USGS Ground Water Network includes water-level measurements from 871 wells throughout Idaho. Read more

USGS Study Shows Declining Water Levels in Idaho’s Wood River Valley

December 18, 2007

As south-central Idaho’s Wood River Valley continues to grow in population, residents and authorities are concerned about the long-term sustainability of the area’s water resources. A study released by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) shows that ground water levels and streamflows in some parts of the valley are indeed declining beyond what might be expected from typical, short-term fluctuations. Read more

Elevated Levels of Mercury Found in Fish Collected from Four Idaho and Nevada Reservoirs

December 10, 2007

Fish tissue samples taken from rainbow trout collected from four Idaho and Nevada reservoirs revealed elevated concentrations of methylmercury, according to data released by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation. Read more

Scientists and engineers from the Iraq Ministry of Water Resources learn to use an acoustic Doppler current profiler, a device used to measure water velocities over a range of depths. Photo Credit: Steve Lipscomb, USGS
From Iraq to Idaho: Scientists Share Knowledge to Manage Water Resources

December 7, 2007

Scientists and engineers from throughout Iraq recently gathered in Boise, Idaho to learn about the latest technology and methods for managing their nation’s water resources. Read more

See the related news story Iraq Water Resources Benefit From U.S. Expertise, Funding

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