Modernizing How You Access Water Data | Webinar on Oct 13 | Recording Available
USGS has provided crucial water data online for decades, but the system is outdated, so we're rebuilding a brand new, modernized system. We're hosting a webinar to talk about the first release of this new system. Join us for our Teams Live Event on October 13, 2021 at 1 pm EDT/ 10 am PDT.
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USGS presents Water Data for the Nation - Modernizing How You Access Water Data
On October 13th at 1 pm EDT/ 10 am PDT, join our Teams Live Event to learn about how we’re modernizing the way we display water data online.
Access to water data is crucial for decision-making, and you can do amazing things with @USGS_Water data. But, our previous system didn’t make data access easy, so we’re rebuilding our data delivery system . At USGS, we know it’s crucial for water data to be accessible, usable, and discoverable for all US citizens. We’d like to tell you all about how we’re prioritizing better data delivery so you have the information you need to make important decisions. To hear more of the story, watch our brief introduction video, available on our website or on YouTube .
To hear more of the story, watch our brief introduction video, available on our website or on YouTube .
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