Integration of Distributed Streamflow Measurement Metadata for Improved Water Resource Decision-Making

Streamflow data are critical for monitoring and managing water resources, yet there significant spatial gaps in our federal networks with biases toward large perennial rivers. In some cases, streamflow exists these gaps, but information about locations is challenging to obtain. Here, we present a catalog the United States Pacific Northwest that includes current historical location obtained from 32 organizations (other than U.S. Geological Survey), which 2661 continuous gaging (22% currently active) 30,557 discrete measurements. A stakeholder advisory board representatives operate identified metadata requirements provided feedback on Data Catalog user interface. Engagement resources community through this effort highlighted challenges professionals face collecting so findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable (FAIR). Over 60% of not available online thus findable web search engines. Providing technical assistance standard measurement procedures, collection, accessibility could substantially increase availability utility communities.