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We strive to meet the changing needs of those who use our information—from the distribution, availability, and quality of our water resources to topic-oriented research that addresses current hydrological issues. Current conditions in MI, MN, and WI Explore real-time streamflow, groundwater, and water-quality conditions and access data with our interactive map application. View conditions Message from the Director Learn more about the from John Walker, our Center Director. Read more UMid WSC Quick Links Laboratory for Infectious Disease and the Environment Mercury Research Laboratory Michigan Bacteriological Research Laboratory TC Chamberlin Modeling Center Web Informatics and Mapping News Date published: January 9, 2020 USGS Scientists Presenting at the 30th Annual Idaho Water Quality Workshop The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality hosts its 30th Annual Idaho Water Quality Workshop, February 11-13, at Boise State University. Attribution: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (FRESC) , Idaho Water Science Center , Date published: February 19, 2019 Human Bacteria, Viruses from Sewage Found in Some Milwaukee Streams Two types of human-associated bacteria and three types of human viruses were detected in Milwaukee streams within the Menomonee River watershed, according to a recent study led by the U.S. Geological Survey . Attribution: Water Resources , States and Territories , Region 3: Great Lakes , Date published: December 20, 2018 Design of Private Wells Can Lead to Safer Drinking Water in Minnesota Minnesota well drillers and landowners will now have new tools to help predict arsenic concentrations in drinking water when building domestic water wells, according to a recent U.S. Geological Survey study . Attribution: Water Resources , States and Territories , Region 3: Great Lakes , Minnesota Water Science Center , View All News Publications Year Published: 2020 Potential groundwater recharge rates for two subsurface-drained agricultural fields, southeastern Minnesota, 2016–18 Subsurface drainage is used to efficiently drain saturated soils to support productive agriculture in poorly drained terrains. Although subsurface drainage alters the water balance for agricultural fields, its effect on groundwater resources and groundwater recharge is poorly understood. In Minnesota, subsurface drainage has begun to increase in... Smith, Erik A.; Berg, Andrew M. Attribution: View Citation Smith, E.A., and Berg, A.M., 2020, Potential groundwater recharge rates for two subsurface-drained agricultural fields, southeastern Minnesota, 2016–18: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2020–5006, 57 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20205006. Year Published: 2020 Evaluation of legacy and emerging organic chemicals using passive sampling devices on the North Branch Au Sable River near Lovells, Michigan, June 2018 The North Branch Au Sable River, located in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan near Lovells, Michigan, has historically been known for its brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) and its status as a blue ribbon trout stream; however, within the past few decades, there has been a decline in fish population. The objectives of this study were to... Brennan, Angela K.; Alvarez, David A. Attribution: View Citation Brennan, A.K., and Alvarez, D.A., 2020, Evaluation of legacy and emerging organic chemicals using passive sampling devices on the North Branch Au Sable River near Lovells, Michigan, June 2018: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2020–5002, 21 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20205002. Year Published: 2020 Advanced biofilm analysis in streams receiving organic deicer runoff Prolific heterotrophic biofilm growth is a common occurrence in airport receiving streams containing deicers and anti-icers, which are composed of low-molecular weight organic compounds. This study investigated biofilm spatiotemporal patterns and responses to concurrent and antecedent (i.e., preceding biofilm sampling) environmental conditions at... Nott, Michelle A; Driscoll, Heather E.; Takeda, Minoru; Vangala, Mahesh; Corsi, Steven; Tighe, Scott W. Attribution: View All PublicationsPrivacy Policy Legal Accessibility Site Map Contact USGS Science Science Explorer Mission Areas Unified Interior Regions Frequently Asked Questions Education Products Data and Tools Maps Publications Software Multimedia Gallery Park Passes USGS Library News Featured Stories News...