USGS Multimedia Gallery for Video Tag: rivers

Forecast Mekong: Virtual River of Life

tom_doyle - at - usgs.gov (Thomas Doyle) — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EDT

The Mekong is one of the world�s longest rivers connecting six Asian countries, China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. People and fish, as well as many other species in this biologically rich region, are directly connected to the river, so that what impacts the river also impacts them. A river of life and livelihood, the Mekong provides for navigation, agriculture, and for the rich, naturally-produced fishery that is the primary protein source for more than 50 million people. Computer models and visualization tools can help people develop an integrated view of river life and provide a scientific basis for critical decisions about regional development and sustainability. The video is a form of science diplomacy requested by the U.S. Department of State to educate policy-makers and citizens in Southeast Asia about the vital importance of the Mekong River and delta in maintaining food security and livelihoods in the region. The U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Geological Survey, and university partners are developing a graphic visualization tool, or GVT, to present SWAT model results, thereby helping policy makers and planners communicate and evaluate complex river scenarios. Forecast Mekong is working with the Mekong River Commission to apply advanced computer applications, hydrographic surveys, and SWAT visualizations that will enhance the integration of knowledge and models of river life of the Mekong Basin from the headwaters to the delta.

Multi-agency coordination leads to successful dam removal, Simkins Dam, Patapsco River Maryland

daharned - at - usgs.gov (Douglas A. Harned) — Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Faith Fitzpatrick (U.S. Geological Survey) and Serena McClain (American Rivers, Director, River Restoration) discuss the history of how the dam removal became possible. Allen Gellis (USGS Maryland Water Science Center) discusses the importance of monitoring sediment transport related to dam removal. Matt Collins (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) describes NOAA's Fish Passage Program and how NOAA works to fund implementation and monitoring of dam removals. Graham Boardman (McCormick Taylor) discusses geomorphic monitoring and mapping, and sediment releases associated with dam removal.

The Role of Hydrography in The National Map

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Water is vital to our Nation and the U.S. Geological Survey plays an important role in the tracking and mapping our water resources. The National Hydrography Dataset component of The National Map supports this mission and is widely used in the study of hydrology, natural resources, and pollution control. Users of USGS geospatial data discuss the role of the National Hydrography Dataset in water rights management in California, fisheries management in Michigan, and drinking water threat analysis nationwide.