USGS Gaging Station -- Birmingham, Michigan

A program to monitor instream flow rates has been implemented by the Rouge Project on a seasonal basis since 1993.  River levels are continuously monitored with readings taken and recorded every 15 minutes. Networks of eight to 20 stations are established for a monitoring season, which typically lasts six to nine months. Flow rates are then calculated from the level data using rating curves that have been developed for each station. The USGS develops the rating curves for the RPO using procedures that are consistent with the curve maintenance performed at their own gauging stations. The data are used to establish baseline conditions, define trends, and assist with the development of the hydraulic models of the Rouge River system.  The Baseline Data Summary Reports for the Rouge River Watershed include a section summarizing the streamflow data.  A map is included in the Baseline Data Summary Reports  which shows the locations of the Level/Flow measurement locations along with figures and tables summarizing the average flow.

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