<p> Water Priorities for the Nation—The USGS National Water Dashboard <p> </p> <font color=red><i> <p> This product is not available for order, it can only be downloaded from here (click on image) or within the Publications Warehouse at https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/fs20223003 </p> </i> </font> <p> <p> First posted March 2, 2022 <p> For additional information, contact: Associate Director, Water Resources Mission Area https://www.usgs.gov/mission-areas/water-resources U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA 20192 <p> <p> Abstract <p> <p> The U.S. Geological Survey National Water Dashboard supplies critical information to decision makers, emergency managers, and the public during extreme hydrologic events (such as droughts and floods) and during normal hydrologic conditions. It informs decision making that can help protect lives and property before and during extreme hydrologic events. The National Water Dashboard draws upon the extensive site-specific hydrologic data housed in the U.S. Geological Survey National Water Information System database (https://doi.org/10.5066/F7P55KJN) and also links to the U.S. Geologic Survey WaterAlert system, which provides users with instant and customized updates about water conditions. Overall, the National Water Dashboard is part of the U.S. Geological Survey's effort to respond to 21st century science needs. <p>

National Map of Focus Areas for Potential Critical Mineral Resources in the United States <p> Fact Sheet 2023-3007 <p> Prepared in cooperation with the Association of American State Geologists <p> By: Jane M. Hammarstrom, Douglas C. Kreiner, Connie L. Dicken, and Laurel G. Woodruff <p> <p> </p> <font color=red> <p> This product is not available for order, it can only be downloaded from here (click on image) or within the Publications Warehouse at https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/fs20233007 </p> </i> </font> <p> <p> For additional information, contact: <p> Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) <p> https://www.usgs.gov/special-topics/earth-mri/ <p> Mineral Resources Program <p> U.S. Geological Survey <p> 913 National Center <p> 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive <p> Reston, VA 20192 <p> Email: minerals@usgs.gov <p> <p> Introduction <p> <p> The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) launched the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) to modernize the surface and subsurface geologic mapping of the United States, with a focus on identifying areas that may have the potential to contain critical mineral resources. EarthMRI can inform strategies to ensure secure and reliable domestic critical mineral supplies for the United States as mandated by Executive Order 13817 and the Infrastructure and Jobs Act of 2021 (Public Law 117–58, 135 Stat. 529). Earth MRI is a collaborative effort between the USGS and the State geological surveys as represented by the Association of American State Geologists to identify, prioritize, and acquire new geoscience data for geographic areas, or focus areas, across the Nation that have potential to host critical mineral resources. Mapping of focus areas was based on a framework of mineral systems and their associated mineral deposit types that could possibly host critical minerals. Using readily available geologic, geophysical, geochemical, and mineral deposit data, teams of USGS scientists worked with representatives of State geological surveys in a series of workshops to outline focus areas that contain evidence of key features for one or more mineral systems. These areas can be used to guide future efforts to collect new geologic, geophysical, geochemical, and topographic data that focus on critical minerals through Earth MRI. <p>

<p> Hydrologic Conditions in Kansas, Water Year 2021 <p> </p> <font color=red><i> <p> This product is not available for order, it can only be downloaded from here (click on image) or within the Publications Warehouse at https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/fs20223071 </p> </i> </font> <p> <p> First posted August 19, 2022 <p> For additional information, contact: <p> Director, Kansas Water Science Center <p> https://www.usgs.gov/centers/kswsc <P> U.S. Geological Survey <p> 1217 Biltmore Drive <p> Lawrence, KS 66049 <p> <p> Abstract <p> <p> The U.S. Geological Survey maintains a network of hydrologic monitoring stations across Kansas in cooperation with Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies. During water year 2021, this network included 230 real-time surface water data collection sites, referred to as “streamgages.” A water year is the 12-month period from October 1 through September 30 and is designated by the calendar year in which it ends. These real-time data are routinely collected and calibrated by U.S. Geological Survey personnel via regular measurements of streamflow and water levels. Analyses of these data provide an understanding of hydrologic conditions in the State critical to the management of water resources, industrial and agricultural uses, protection of life and property during flooding, operation of reservoirs, recreation, and other activities. <p>