http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/flood-risk-budget-cuts-close-s/12263381
As water users we are very dependent on a reliable way to know where the water is flowing. USGS gauges have for years been the go to for many of the nations paddlers.
If you can, you should see what is in the cross hairs of defunding and help those with power know which ones are important to you.
http://www.pagosadailypost.com/news/23573/Sequestration_Sinks_Stream_Gauges/
i am seeing article after article on this. I am not seeing anyone stepping up and helping.