Information on water, water everywhere

Written by Rochelle Krueger, Lecturer/User Services Librarian
kruegerr@unk.edu

Heavy rains have swelled lakes, rivers and streams in many parts of Nebraska.  The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) studies the nation’s landscape, natural resources, and natural hazards, among other topics.  The USGS also provides current information regarding national and local streamflow conditions.  Some websites of interest include:

• USGS Real-time Water Data for the Nation

• USGS Real-time Data for Nebraska Streamflow

Other items of interest from the library’s Government Documents website include:

• Topographic maps of Nebraska lakes from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

• Extensive links to information about the Platte River (including the ecosystem, endangered species, Sandhill Cranes, and watershed management)

• Kearney-area parks information

The library’s Catalog lists many more resources on these topics.   Please ask us if you need any assistance meeting your information needs.