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  • Introduction to Streamgaging

    Credits: 1 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This 1 hour course covers the history, and evolution of stream flow measurement (streamgaging) methods utilized to analyze the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's 83,602 miles of streams.

    Topics:

    • Streamgaging in Pennsylvania: 1883–2009
    • Introduction to Streamgaging
    • Historical Streamgaging Activities
    • Advances in Streamgaging Technology

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion


    Intended Audience: for civil, construction, and hydraulic engineers.
    Publication Source: US Geological Survey

    Donald Parnell, PE
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