See the attached letter from Dr. Matthew C. Larsen, Acting Associate Director for Water of the USGS.
The USGS is initiating a water census of the USA and seeks stakeholder input as it scopes out the program. A special WWW site has been established, and there are alternatives to electronic comments.
This is an excellent chance to make your voice heard on a very important study.
Download water_for_america_stakeholders.pdf
In a related vein, Dr. Robert Hirsch, USGS Associate Director for Water, has stepped down to return to research after serving in the USGS leadership group for many years. Bob has been an eloquent spokesman for USGS water programs lo these many years. He's arguably the best-informed water scientist in the USA and the most astute observer of the "water scene", especially from inside the Beltway (even though his office was in Reston, outside the Beltway).
On several occasions I have featured him in this blog (February 2007 and February 2008). WaterWired will miss his observations and opinions.
Bob's talents as an advocate will be missed, but the National Research Program will gain a top-notch scientist. His replacement on an acting basis is the aforementioned Dr. Matthew C. Larsen. Matt is a great guy and will do a very good job. I wish both Bob and Matt well.
“The power of a movement lies in the fact that it can indeed change the habits of people. This change is not the result of force but of dedication, of moral persuasion.” -- Steven Biko
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