News Release
U.S. Department of Interior
U.S. Geological Survey
Wyoming District
Release Internet location of release June 4, 1998 http://wy.water.usgs.gov/news/archives/060498.htm Contact Address District Chief 2617 E. Lincolnway, Ste. B Public Information Officer Cheyenne, WY 82001-5662 E-mail Phone Fax state_rep_wy@usgs.gov (307)778-2931 (307)778-2764
Wyoming Water Data Available Through Several Channels
The most recent streamflow and ground-water level data in Wyoming are available from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on the internet and in print. The internet site features current information on 59 streamflow locations and 69 observation wells in and near Wyoming. The data, collected in cooperation with many local, State, and Federal agencies can be accessed through links from the Wyoming USGS home page, http://wy.water.usgs.gov/The web page describing Current Wyoming Streamflow Conditions is updated every hour, every day of the week by satellite transmissions from streamflow-gaging stations. The figure below shows recent streamflow conditions on the North Platte River above Seminoe Reservoir. Graphs such as this can be used by water managers or recreationalists to monitor streamflow conditions on many rivers and streams. In addition to real-time data, information on streamflow statistics, historical streamflows, and station descriptions also are available.
Graph of real-time data at North Platte River above Seminoe Reservoir, near Sinclair, Wyoming.
Ground-water levels are measured in 69 observation wells in 15 counties in Wyoming. The wells are located mainly in areas where ground water is used in large quantities for irrigation or municipal purposes. Currently, continuous records of water levels are collected from 53 wells, and hand-measured data are collected at 16 wells. Information and graphs of the water-levels in each well are prepared and placed on the new Wyoming District Ground-Water Program site, accessable from the USGS home page.
In addition to all of the data available through the internet, the USGS summarizes the data collected during a year and publishes an annual data report. These reports can be found in many local and college libraries in Wyoming or at the USGS offices in Cheyenne, Casper, and Riverton.
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