Freshwater National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Although NOAA is known for its work in marine habitats, our agency also monitors, studies, and protects many freshwater resources. NOAA satellites monitor the planet’s water supply, by mapping snow and ice fields and helping scientists predict where, when, and how much water will be available for humans to use. NOAA hydrolo
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Great Lakes ecoregion National Oceanic and Atmospheric
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Real-Time Water Management in the Rockies, Snowmelt is an i…
AGU meeting National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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a) The Manistique River (MR) watershed basin consisting of a National
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NOAA Funds Spark Flint River Environmental Leaders Program
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Ocean and freshwater data resources National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Black River Watershed Monitoring and Management Planning - NE Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative
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Pilots Plot Course for Core of Atmospheric River Systems to Improve Forecasts - Stormwater Report
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Atlantic Salmon (Protected)
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January 2024 marked 8th month in a row of record global warmth
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Saltwater is 'winning': Why low water levels have grown into a huge problem for the New Orleans area