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o <:::> W 00 ~ 00 AWRBIAC BASIC DATA COLLECTION STANDING COMMITTEE OVERALL FUNCTIONAL CHARGE The scope of this standing committee's work will include basic data collection considerations generally contained in AWR report, sections 14 (Mapping), 15 (I{ydrologic Data Collection Program), and 16 (~linerals and Geology). In addition, the committee will be concerned with hydro- logic considerations of both quality and quantity measurements of water, the real-time collection of hydrologic data, inventories of land use, and topographic mapping. Specific phases of basic data collection requiring continuing detailed study such as stream flow data, sedimentation data, mapping. etc.. may be handled by this committee by establishing subcommittee work groups as needed. CHARGE - FY 1977 1. Continue the initial effort of FY 1973 with more emphasis on state activities in pointing toward the subsequent development and presentation to the AWRBIAC of a fuller, more comprehensive annual report on the basic data collection activities of the member agencies and states similar in scope to that developed by the EPIC. Subsequent reports will include status listings of activities such as (1) the USGS satellite mapping program, (2) the SCS soil survey program by county and state, indicating areas pub- lished, where field sheets can be obtained, and where resource developnEnt ma~s are available. (3) the Corps of Engineers basic data gathering programs. (4) monitoring by regulatory agencies. (5) making a complete inventory of the available hydrologic data acquisition capability of the various state and federal agencies. (6) making a complete inventory of the hydrologic data telemetering capability of the various state and member agencies, and (7) other basic data gathering and related programs of member states and depart~ ments and agencies. In addition, subsequent reports will include an appraisal of benefits accruing to states from aerial mapping coverage. Studies leading to preparation of annual reports should explore (1) needs for data, (2) sources of data to meet needs, (3) needs for real-time collection of data, (4) sources of real-time data to meet needs, (5) adequacy of coordination between basic data gathering of agencies and states. (6) adequacy of monitoring programs for enforcement, (7) problems, (B) opportunities to prevent overlapping or duplicating functions, and (9) possible areas where basic data is needed and are being overlooked. All basic data considerations should be limited to water and related land. Presentation of reports to the AWRBIAC should be inform- ative as to basic data gathering activities, as well as being fully Objective in pointing up areas of activity wherein the Main Committee, through discussion, might enhance understanding and improve interagency coordination. 2. Continue to prepare and distribute to the AWRBIAC and correspondents a biennial status report of topographical mapping in the AWR region. A work group on topographic mapping may be ~8pointed if required to accomplish this jobo .