Surface-water-quality assessment of the Yakima River basin in Washington: Spatial and temporal distribution of trace elements in water, sediment, and aquatic biota, 1987-91
Gregory J. Fuhrer,Daniel J. Cain,Stuart W. McKenzie,Joseph F. Rinella,Charles G. Crawford,Kenneth A. Skach+2 more-1999-01-01
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The mission of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is to assess the quantity and quality of the earth resources of the Nation and to provide information that will assist resource managers and policy makers at Federal, State, and local levels in making sound decisions. Assessment of water-quality conditions and trends is an important part of this overall mission.
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The mission of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is to assess the quantity and quality of the earth resources of the Nation and to provide information that will assist resource managers and policy makers at Federal, State, and local levels in making sound decisions. Assessment of water-quality conditions and trends is an important part of this overall mission.
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SedimentBiotaEnvironmental scienceWater qualityAquatic ecosystemHydrology (agriculture)Drainage basinSurface water
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