Water Resources Mission

To provide reliable, impartial, timely information that is needed to understand the Nation’s water resources. WRD actively promotes the use of this information by decision makers to –

• Minimize the loss of life and property as a result of water-related natural hazards, such as floods, droughts, and land movement.

• Effectively manage ground-water and surface-water resources for domestic, agricultural, commercial, industrial, recreational, and ecological uses.

• Protect and enhance water resources for human health, aquatic health, and environmental quality.

• Contribute to wise physical and economic development of the Nation’s resources for the benefit of present and future generations.