USGS Geological Survey Did you know that the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is one of the top scientific research divisions of the U.S. government? A branch of the Department of the Interior, the USGS provides science- based information to the federal government and partners like BCWC. Their work includes data collection on land and water use, natural resources, and ecosystems, which helps inform decision-makers. A major portion of the USGS’s work focuses on in-depth mapping and imaging. BCWC has partnered with the USGS for over five years. They have worked with us on our Shubael Pond Enhanced Innovative Alternative (EIA) Septic System Project by drilling 80 ft. monitoring wells to measure groundwater flow and track changes. For our Marstons Mills cranberry bog eco-restoration project, the USGS installed a stream gauge monitoring station in the Marstons Mills River that collects real-time water quality data. BCleanWater.org Fall/Winter 2025 | Barnstable Clean Water Coalition | 3

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