USGS Water Resources Mission Area
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
USGS Water Resources Mission Area provides data, tools, and information about water resources (streamflow, groundwater, water quality, and water use and availability) to support national and local decision making.
Target Customer
Federal, state, and local government agencies; water resource managers; researchers; policymakers; public health officials
Key Differentiator
Nationwide, standardized water data from USGS across approximately 1.9 million sites in all 50 states, integrated with multiple web portals and tools (e.g., WaterAlert, National Water Dashboard, Water Quality Portal, National Groundwater Monitoring Network, MODFLOW, StreamStats) for data access and visualization
Implementation Timeline
Not explicitly stated; project updates and publications shown with 2025 dates; value delivery varies by project and data portal access
Pain Points
- 1Need for reliable, centralized water data to inform management of water resources
- 2Requirement for timely, accessible information on water supply, demand, and quality for decision making
- 3Need to understand emerging contaminants (e.g., PFAS) and long-term groundwater quality trends
Key Features
- 1Data portals and tools for water data access (WaterAlert, National Water Dashboard, Water Quality Portal, National Groundwater Monitoring Network Data Portal, MODFLOW, StreamStats, Water Data Visualizations)
- 2Real-time and historical water data across many sites and states
- 3Publications and scientific studies related to water resources and management
- 4Educational resources and open science initiatives
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Associate Director for Water Resources
Client Results
- 1Water data collected at approximately 1.9 million sites across all 50 states
- 2Announcements of national assessments such as the National Water Availability Assessment offering insights into water supply, demand, and quality
- 3Publicly accessible data products and dashboards for decision support
Competitive Advantages
- 1Authority and credibility of USGS as a national science agency
- 2Extensive nationwide data coverage across millions of monitoring sites
- 3Multiple integrated tools and portals for data access and visualization
- 4Open access to data and publications (where provided in content)
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Integrating water availability in the Klamath Basin: from drought to dam removal
USGS Water Resources Mission Area assesses how much water is available for human and ecological needs, helping decision makers manage water distribution amid competing demands in the Klamath Basin.
Applying Multiple Tools to Inform Management of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the Potomac River Watershed
Examines PFAS management challenges in waterways, including the role of municipal wastewater and multiple PFAS sources; aligns with Water Resources Mission Area activities and regional water science centers.
Alaska Science Centerās Commitment to āGold Standard Scienceā for Data Products
Describes the Alaska Science Center's mission to provide objective, timely data and research findings to federal, state, and local managers and the public to support sound decisions on natural resources, hazards, and ecosystems in Alaska and circumpolar regions.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A program within the U.S. Geological Survey delivering data, analysis, and tools related to water resources, including streamflow, groundwater, water quality, and water use and availability; provides data portals, dashboards, and scientific publications to support water resource management and decision making.
Target Market
Federal, state, and local government agencies; resource managers; researchers; policymakers; public health officials
Unique Value Proposition
Combines nationwide water data from millions of sites with a suite of integrated tools and portals under a trusted federal science organization to enable informed water resource decisions and policy guidance.
Technical Requirements
Web-based data portals and tools (WaterAlert, National Water Dashboard, Water Quality Portal, National Groundwater Monitoring Network Data Portal, MODFLOW, StreamStats); APIs and data visualizations are listed among available resources; requires internet access and basic data literacy
Pricing Model
Not specified in the provided content; USGS data and tools are publicly listed in government content (no explicit pricing mentioned here)
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