When we mention streamflow, we’re talking about the water that makes its way from catchments into our dams. 💧 We need steady, reliable rainfall over time to soak our catchments and get water flowing into our dams and underground aquifers >> https://bit.ly/WC-StreamflowExplained | Water Corporation

For decades, the pond at Sands Point Preserve — fed by the aquifer — drained quietly through a pipe that disappeared into the Sound. This season we daylighted it. The outflow now runs above ground through native soil and vegetation, filtering water and rebuilding habitat along the way. It’s a small stream, but a big step toward restoring surface hydrology on Long Island’s north shore. | Spadefoot Design and Construction

Reduced streamflow can significantly impact humans, animals, & the environment. Data from @USGS_Water’s 11,800 streamgages guide #drought prediction, inform #water management, & support water sustainability efforts. Learn more about streamflow drought labs.waterdata.usgs.gov/visualizations… | U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)