Explore Your Water in Three Steps
Open the Map
Explore waterways and monitoring stations across New York.
Search Your Area
Enter a ZIP code or search for a river, lake, or stream by name.
Discover the Data
Select a waterbody to explore available monitoring observations and historical records.
Explore Water Near You
Search for rivers, lakes, and streams by name or ZIP code. See nearby waterways, explore their available records, and find monitoring stations on the interactive New York map.
See What Stations Measure
Explore available USGS observations such as streamflow, water temperature, and gage height. Check observation dates, compare recent readings, and view older records separately when available.
Know Your Water
Learn what common water-quality measurements mean, explore available drinking-water information, and understand the difference between current monitoring results and historical records.