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Water Resources of AlabamaWelcome to the new website for the USGS Alabama Water Science Center!![]() Welcome to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Web page for the water resources of Alabama; this is your direct link to all kinds of water-resource information. Here you'll find information on Alabama's rivers and streams. You'll also find information about ground water, water quality, and many other topics. The USGS operates the most extensive satellite network of stream-gaging stations in the state, many of which form the backbone of flood-warning systems. The USGS provides current ("real-time") stream stage and streamflow, water-quality, and ground-water levels for over 200 sites in Alabama. USGS Alabama HighlightsHigh Water Mark Sign marking Alabama River's highest recorded level unveiled in Montgomery On Feb. 26, 1961, the Alabama River crested at 58 feet 1 inch after several days of heavy rainfall. The USGS, National Weather Service, City of Montgomery, and Montgomery Emergency Management Agency came together Friday, March 11 to unveil a commemorative marker showing the highest recorded level of the Alabama River in Montgomery. See link to AL.com article on the unveiling, which includes a photo gallery and video of the High Water Mark here. The USGS streamgage network provides critical updates to emergency responders and the public during flood events. Featured ProjectHistorical Preservation of Toomer's Oaks in Auburn, ALThe Alabama Water Science Center and Dr. Luke Marzen, Professor of Geography at Auburn University utilized a tripod-mounted laser scanner to capture every dimension of the trees. The tripod-mounted laser scanner also known as terrestrial light detection and ranging (T-LiDAR) quickly scans and outputs XYZ geospatial data to produce highly accurate 3 dimensional (3D) point cloud of the surveyed scene. Click here to find out more about this ALWSC project. Highlighted PublicationsThe Alabama Water Science Center Publications about Water Resources
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