Laboratory Information:
Louisiana Water Science Center
3535 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.
Suite 120
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Phone: 225-298-5481
Fax: 225-298-5490
Email: dc-la@usgs.gov
Website: http://la.water.usgs.gov/
Agency/Department: Dept. of Interior
Region: Southeast
Background/History of the Laboratory:
The U.S. Geological Survey's Louisiana Water Science Center
provides information regarding one of Louisiana's
greatest resources—water. The Center provides both real-time and historical data on many of the
rivers, streams,
and bayous in the state, as well as ground water, water quality, and water use data and makes available
projects
and reports that cover a wide variety of water-related topics, ranging from broad-based regional studies
to tightly
focused, in-depth investigations of specific regions in Louisiana. Many federal, state, and local agencies
as well
as individual citizens rely on the data the Center gathers and presents when making decisions regarding
everything from ensuring public safety to scheduling recreational activities.
