Local Climate Monitoring: Consolidation of Weather Service Data and USGS Stream Flow Data
Weather is a critical factor limiting flora and fauna status and distribution. Likewise, stream flow is a critical factor limiting flora and fauna status and distribution in linear aquatic systems. Therefore, this information is vitally important when interpreting monitoring information such as that collected when bird populations or aquatic invertebrate communities are sampled. Data collected can also be used to help interpret physical and chemical properties of a stream or habitat in addition to supporting investigations of the biological communities. The Heartland Network uses a systematic approach to retrieval and posting of weather data collected at National Weather Service stations, and discharge data from United States Geological Services gauging stations in support of monitoring data.
Climate and Stream Flow Data for:
Arkansas Post NM, Effigy Mounds NM, George Washington Carver NM, Herbert Hoover NHS, Homestead NM of America, Hopewell Culture NHP, Hot Springs NP, Pea Ridge NMP, Pipestone NM, Tallgrass Prairie NPres, Wilson's Creek NB.
University of Missouri - Climate Data
Buffalo NR
Buffalo National River Hydrologic Data System
Cuyahago Valley NP
Water Quality in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ozark NSR
Reports
Davey, C. A., K. T. Redmond, and D. B. Simeral. 2007. Weather and Climate Inventory, National Park Service, Heartland Network. Natural Resource Technical Report NPS/HTLN/NRTR—2007/043. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.
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