Geomorphologic techniques for stream channel and bank restoration are fast becoming the technique of choice among Federal, State, County, and local agencies to reduce suspended sediment loads, reduce flood-related damages, improve aquatic habitat, and generally stabilize stream channels. One reason for this upswing in use is that appropriate use of these . . .
Recent decades have brought increasing concerns for potential contamination of water resources that could result inadvertently during production, use, and disposal of the numerous chemicals offering improvements in industry, agriculture, medical treatment, and even common household conveniences. Increasing knowledge of the environmental occurrence or toxicological . . . .
This Strategic Science Plan identifies environmental and resource management problems, needs, and issues important to the State of New York and the Nation. The Science Plan will provide direction for the USGS New York Water Science Center and also will help guide future training and hiring decisions.
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U.S. Geological Survey
