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#           U.S. Geological Survey water science strategy—Observing, understanding, predicting, and delivering water science to the Nation      

      January 1, 2013    

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Executive Summary

This report expands the Water Science Strategy that began with the USGS Science Strategy, “Facing Tomorrow’s Challenges—U.S. Geological Survey Science in the Decade 2007–2017” (U.S. Geological Survey, 2007). This report looks at the relevant issues facing society and develops a strategy built around observing, understanding, predicting, and delivering water science for the next 5 to 10 years by building new capabilities, tools, and delivery systems to meet the Nation’s water-resource needs. This report begins by presenting the vision of water science for the USGS and the societal issues that are influenced by, and in turn influence, the water resources of our Nation. The essence of the Water Science Strategy is built on the concept of “water availability,” defined as spatial and temporal distribution of water quantity and quality, as related to human and ecosystem needs, as affected by human and natural influences. The report also describes the core capabilities of the USGS in water science—the strengths, partnerships, and science integrity that the USGS has built over its 134-year history.

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#### Randall C Orndorff

##### Research Geologist

Florence Bascom Geoscience Center

rorndorf@usgs.gov

703-648-4316

#### Chuck Blome

##### Scientist Emeritus

Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center

cblome@usgs.gov

303-236-1278

#### John Karl Bohlke

##### Emeritus Scientist

Reston Stable Isotope Laboratory (RSIL)

##### Emeritus Scientist

Water Resources Mission Area

jkbohlke@usgs.gov

703-648-6325

#### Victoria Langenheim

##### Research Geophysicist

Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

zulanger@usgs.gov

650-439-2313

#### Howard W Reeves

##### Research Hydrologist

Upper Midwest Water Science Center

hwreeves@usgs.gov

517-887-8914

####             Tamara Wood (Former Employee)          

##### Scientist Emeritus

Oregon Water Science Center

## Related Content

#### Randall C Orndorff

##### Research Geologist

Florence Bascom Geoscience Center

rorndorf@usgs.gov

703-648-4316

#### Chuck Blome

##### Scientist Emeritus

Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center

cblome@usgs.gov

303-236-1278

#### John Karl Bohlke

##### Emeritus Scientist

Reston Stable Isotope Laboratory (RSIL)

##### Emeritus Scientist

Water Resources Mission Area

jkbohlke@usgs.gov

703-648-6325

#### Victoria Langenheim

##### Research Geophysicist

Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

zulanger@usgs.gov

650-439-2313

#### Howard W Reeves

##### Research Hydrologist

Upper Midwest Water Science Center

hwreeves@usgs.gov

517-887-8914

####             Tamara Wood (Former Employee)          

##### Scientist Emeritus

Oregon Water Science Center

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