Environmental

USDA Announces New Tool to Monitor Dams, Keep Communities Safe

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of DamWatchThis is an external link or third-party site outside of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) website., a new web-based application that provides real-time monitoring of rainfall, snowmelt, stream flow and seismic events that could pose potential threats to dam safety.

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“With tools like this, USDA is using the newest technologies to meet our mission,” Vilsack said. “This tool provides a ‘one-stop’ source for accessing critical documents, databases, onsite electronic monitoring devices and geospatial information. The intent…

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