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Water Resources of VirginiaWelcome to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Web page for the water resources of Virginia; this is your direct link to all kinds of water-resource information. Here you'll find information on Virginia's rivers and streams. You'll also find information about ground water, water quality, and many other topics. Virginia Drought Information: Statewide precipitation for the previous water year (October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008) was in the normal range (85% of normal). Statewide precipitation for the period from October 1, 2006 through November 25, 2008 was below normal (79% of normal). New Publication: Simulation of Groundwater-Level and Salinity Changes in the Eastern Shore, Virginia
Groundwater-level and salinity changes have been simulated with a groundwater model developed and calibrated for the Eastern Shore of Virginia. The Eastern Shore is the southern part of the Delmarva Peninsula that is occupied by Accomack and Northampton Counties in Virginia. Groundwater is the sole source of freshwater to the Eastern Shore, and demands for water have been increasing from domestic, industrial, agricultural, and public-supply sectors of the economy. Thus, it is important that the groundwater supply be protected from overextraction and seawater intrusion. The best way for water managers to use all of the information available is usually to compile this information into a numerical model that can simulate the response of the system to current and future stresses.
Current Streamflow Conditions in Virginia
On the map to the left, point to one of the stream- monitoring locations to see a summary of current streamflow conditions, click on the symbol to open the site's web page.
On the map to the left, you will see a summary of current streamflow duration gages.
USGS StreaMail
USGS StreaMail is a system for accessing real-time river stage and streamflow from
hand-held wireless devices, such as cell phones and
Blackberries. All you have to do is send an email or
text message to "streamail@usgs.gov" and use a USGS
station number in the "Subject" line. In a few minutes
you'll get back an email with the most recent stage and
streamflow.
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