Data Visualizations

USGS released a web tool that provides up-to-date information about when ongoing 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) lidar data acquisition projects will become publicly available on The National Map.

This dashboard was created by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (PA DCNR), Bureau of Geological Survey, to display long-term trends in streamflow, baseflow, runoff, and baseflow index (BFI) at select streamgages across Pennsylvania.

The Delaware River supports thriving ecosystems and drinking water for 16 million people. How water is shared, and the quality of that water, has been the focus of decades of inter-state discussion, negotiation, and research. This data visualization story uses streamflow, salinity, and temperature to show how new USGS science and monitoring can inform water management in this age of cooperation.

The 2020 fire season provided stark evidence that wildfires are changing the landscape of America. But when a forest burns, the impacts on water supply and quality last long after the flames go out. Learn more about how wildfires threaten U.S. water supplies – and what we can do to adapt to the complex impacts of hotter and bigger fires.

The USGS has been measuring streamflow since 1889. Explore how USGS streamgages have been supporting our Nation's changing water-resource needs and priorities for 130 years in an interactive data visualization story.

Designing a survey for birds can be an overwhelming task. Our goal is to provide a set of simple questions to guide you through this process. Based on your answers, you will end up with guidance on the best approach to take with links to resources. In some cases, you may find that existing data sources, programs, or protocols can meet your needs.

An interactive geonarrative (Esri Story Map) showing 62 field trip stops for exploring the Hayward Fault in the East San Francisco Bay Region of California.

REACT: Satellite monitoring of aquatic chlorophyll-a in select Idaho and Texas waterbodies

The Humboldt Capture Query Tool (HCQT) is an interactive application that helps water managers, scientists, and public stakeholders explore how groundwater pumping affects streamflow and other water sources across the Humboldt River Basin.

The U.S. Geological Survey uses a depiction and classification scheme for hydrologic units known as hydrologic unit codes (HUCs). HUCs generally represent catchments, and river basins are represented by a unique series of numbers with successively smaller hydrologic units nested inside of larger ones.

Interactive mapping of groundwater levels.

The Western Migrations web application uses an interactive map to foster exploration of detailed migration routes, stopovers, and winter ranges across the West. Filter the data by species, state, specific herds, or land ownership, including Federal and Tribal lands, to focus on the areas and animals most relevant to your work or interests.