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National Stream Gaging Network (NSGN)

Program Name (Acronym) NSGN
Agency USGS
Year Initiated 1888
Measures H20 disch, levels, temp
Collection Source  
Point Yes
Source No
Transect No
Other area No
Locations for Data Collection 7200 stations
Temporal Interval Continuous
Sampling Design Synoptic
Data Available Yes
Accessible WATSTORE,NAWDEX
Extent for Reporting Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S.
Annual Funding $80M yrly/Surf.H20 data
Cost per Site for Installation $5-$50 K per site
Cost per Site for Op. & Mgmt $8-$10 K yearly
Partners 1000 different partners
International U.S.Territories
Agency Fed.Ener.Reg licensees
State State agencies
Local Local agencies
Authorities/Reason for Running Prg. Organic Act. Sundry Civil
Users of Data per Year No idea
Program Meets Metadata Standards Don't know
Expansion of Prog (Needed/Not) Needed
Contact Person Ernest F. Hubbard
Phone # 703-648-5312

 

 
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