Cooperator Meeting for the Data Program Operatted by the U.S. Geological Survey June 26 2003

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()se-f fIr" Proposed criteria for prioritizing use of USGS matching funds for streamgages 1. Flow of major river basins and flow across state boundaries. a. Advancing knowledge of regional hydrologic systems. b. Advancing understanding of hydrologic processes. C. Providing information useful to multiple parties in potentially contentious inter - jurisdictional conflicts over water resources. d Furnishing hydrologic data required for interstate or international compacts, Federal law, court decrees, and congressionally mandated studies. e. Contributing data to national databases that will be used to advance the understanding of regional and temporal variations in hydrologic conditions. 2. Flood forecasting and mitigation. a. Furnishing hydrologic data or information that contribute to protection of life and property. b. Providing data for use by flood management agencies such as the National Weather Service and local and state emergency management agencies. 3. Water supply and demand. a. Furnishing data used in determining short- and long -term availability of water. b. Provi-ding_ data to be used-, for the administration of water rights:- -- - -- C. Providing data to be used for the administration of minimum streamflows. 4. Monitoring long -term trends in steamflow. a. Advancing understanding of the effects of changes in land use, water use, and climate on streamflow. b. Providing water - resources information to be used by multiple parties to determine flow trends in critical areas. C. Contributing data to national data bases that will be used to advance the understanding of regional and temporal variations in hydrologic conditions. 5. Water quality management and mitigation. a. Providing water- resources information that will be used for water quality planning, management, and operational purposes.