Higher flows, stained water, warmer weather... We all know what that means: Runoff cometh.

In this episode, Brandon Forbes from the United States Geological Survey joins us to talk about the science of streamflow and runoff. USGS is an incredibly important agency that handles everything from earthquakes to volcanoes to flood prediction. And because of the thousands of stream-monitoring stations they operate around the country, their work is particularly important for backcountry anglers who need to know everything they can about the water they're hiking to before they hit the trail.

If you're looking to better understand the timing and science of runoff, how to work around it, and how to stay safe on spring water, this episode is for you. 

Learn more about USGS here. 

Learn more about Brandon Forbes here.

Find streamflow information in your state here.

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