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Now you can receive daily or hourly updates about water conditions in rivers and streams by subscribing to WaterAlert, a new service from the USGS based on an extensive, real-time water information network of over 9,500 sites where USGS collects real-time water information. This data is crucial for managing water resources, including during floods, droughts and chemical spills, and WaterAlert gets it into the hands of those who need it as soon as it’s available. WaterAlert also allows kayakers, rafters and boaters to better understand when conditions are optimal and safe for recreational activities. Users can set the system to alert them when conditions are above a value, below a value, and between or outside of a range. Sign up at water.usgs.gov/wateralert. For more information, contact Robert Mason at rrmason@usgs.gov