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Water Information


Hydrology is the study of the occurrence, distribution, movement, and chemistry of the waters of the earth.   Water is fundamental to all life on our planet, and critical to a broad range of fish and wildlife management considerations in both natural and altered environments. 

Water resource professionals use a wide range of technical information and tools to better understand, quantify, and manage water resources.   The following pages provide additional information on some of these topics: