Finding: "The effectiveness of the NWS's river forecasting services critically depends on other federal, state, and local agencies for (1) information used in the forecasting process, (2) the dissemination of forecasts and warnings, and (3) ensuring that the public take actions necessary to prevent loss of life and property."

Finding: "One of the most serious problems encountered in river forecasting is inaccurate or missing river stage observations...."

NWS Relationships With Other Agencies

As the Hydrology Program Manager

Agencies and Offices

Agencies and Offices

Agencies and Offices

United States Geological Survey (USGS) -Water Resources Division

United States Geological Survey

United States Geological Survey

United States Geological Survey

Bureau of Reclamation

Bureau of Reclamation

Bureau of Reclamation

Bureau of Reclamation

United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE or COE)

United States Army Corps of Engineers

United States Army Corps of Engineers

United States Army Corps of Engineers

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

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How the NWS works with the NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Federal Emergency Management Agency

National Park Service

National Park Service

National Park Service

National Park Service

ALERT/ IFLOWS and Local Flood Warning Operators

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ALERT/ IFLOWS and Local Flood Warning Operators

ALERT/ IFLOWS and Local Flood Warning Operators

Cooperative Observation Network

Over 11,500 sites across the US

Cooperative Observation Network

Cooperative Observation Network

Cooperative Observation Network

NWSLI

Local EMA

Department of Transportation

Special Interest Groups

Special Interest Groups

Federal, State, Local Government

Interpersonal Approaches / Negotiating