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Release U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey
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July 2, 2002 |
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USGS: June Streamflows in Wyoming Continue to Set Record Lows
Lower than average flows were seen during June in most streams across Wyoming. New record low flows for June were recorded at seven USGS streamflow gaging stations. Flows were the second lowest on record at another five stations. Streamflow data have been collected at these stations for 24 to 89 years.
"The ongoing drought is most evident in streams across the southern part of the state, especially in the North Platte and Green River basins." noted Kirk Miller, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) hydrologist.
"June is typically the month when the most runoff is recorded at these sites. It is evident that without significant additional precipitation these streamflows can only continue to decline." said Miller.
Miller also pointed out, "While most of the state continues to suffer from moderate to extreme drought, dry conditions are not statewide. For example, most streams in the Yellowstone area had normal flows in June."
Information about drought conditions and vital tools for drought managers in Wyoming are available at the click of a mouse. The U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Wyoming Drought Watch is regularly updated and features daily streamflow conditions, recent photographs, historical streamflow data, drought analyses and other useful information for drought managers. Visit the site at: http://wy.water.usgs.gov/projects/drought/index.html.
Since
1895, the USGS has collected streamflow data, often
in cooperation with other agencies,at more than 2,000 sites
throughout Wyoming. About 150 streamflow data collection stations
currently are in operation. Additional information, including current
streamflow conditions in Wyoming, can be found by accessing the Water
Resources of Wyoming on the World Wide Web at:
http://wy.water.usgs.gov/
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Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage
water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect
our quality of life.
Data in this release are preliminary. Final data will be published in the yearly publication, WATER RESOURCES DATA, WYOMING
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