- The WATERSKMZ Tool is a compressed Keyhole Markup Language (KML) file that provides easy access to geospatial WATERS data and services. The current release of the tool requires the use of Google Earth Exitversion 5.0 or higher. To get started using the WATERSKMZ Tool visit the WATERSKMZ tutorial.
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PROCEDURE
To install and configure the busLAC/E driver on Windows XP:
- Right-click My Computer, and then select Manage.
- On the Computer Management page, click Computer Management (Local) > System Tools > Device Manager. In the right-hand pane, locate Other devices > PCI Device.
- Right-click PCI Device, and then select Properties.
- In the General tab on the PCI Device Properties page, click the Reinstall Driver button. The Found New Hardware Wizard page appears.
- On the Found New Hardware Wizard page, select “Yes, this time only”, and then click Next.
- Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”, and then click Next.
- Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and select the checkbox “Include this location in the search”.
- Click Browse and include the following directory in the search: C:EmpowerBuslaceDrivers.
- Click Next.
Result: The BusLAC/E Driver installs. It appears as “Buslace PCI KMDF Device Driver” under BusLAC/E Drivers in Device Manager.
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To install and configure the busLAC/E driver on Windows Vista:
- Right-click Computer, and then select Manage.
- On the Computer Management page, click Computer Management (Local) > System Tools > Device Manager. In the right-hand pane, locate Other devices > PCI Device.
- Right-click PCI Device, and then select Properties.
- In the General tab on the PCI Device Properties page, click Reinstall Driver. The Found New Hardware - PCI Device page appears.
- On the Found New Hardware - PCI Device page, select 'Browse my computer for driver software (advanced).'
- Under “Browse for driver software on your computer”, click Browse and select the directory C:EmpowerBuslaceDrivers.
- Select the checkbox “Include subfolders”, and then click Next.
- When the Windows Security message “Would you like to install this device software?” appears, click Install.
Result: The BusLAC/E Driver installs. It appears as “Buslace PCI KMDF Device Driver” under BusLAC/E Drivers in Device Manager.
To install and configure the busLAC/E driver on Windows 7:
- Right-click Computer, and then select Manage.
- On the Computer Management page, click Device Manage (under Computer Management (local) > System Tools).
- In the right-hand pane, right click Other Devices > PCI Device, and then select Update Driver Software.
- On the Update Driver Software - PCI Device page ('How do you want to search for driver software?'), select 'Browse my computer for driver software' to manually install the busLAC/E drivers.
- On the Update Driver Software - PCI Devices page ('Browse for driver software on your computer'), click Browse.
- In the Browse for Folder dialog box, browse to X:EmpowerBuslaceDrivers64,where X: is the drive where you installed Empower, and then click OK.
- On the Update Driver Software - PCI Device page ('Browse for driver software on your computer'), ensure that the path is correct, and then click Next to start the driver installation.
- When the 'Windows has successfully updated your driver software' screen appears, click Close.
Result: The Device Manager now shows the BusLACE PCI card listed under Waters Instrument Control Devices.
To install and configure the busLAC/E driver on Windows 10:
1. In Windows 10, position the pointer in the bottom-left corner of the screen, rightclick
Start, and click Computer Management.
2. On the Computer Management page, click Device Manager (under Computer Management (Local) > System Tools).
3. In the right-hand pane, right-click Other Devices > PCI Device, and then select Update Driver Software.
4. On the Update Driver Software - PCI Device page (“How do you want to search for driver software?”), select Browse my computer for driver software, to manually install the busLAC/E drivers.
5. On the Update Driver Software - PCI Device page (“Browse for driver software on your computer”), click Browse.
6. In the Browse for Folder dialog box, browse to X:EmpowerBuslaceDrivers64, where X: is the drive where you installed Empower, and click OK.
7. On the Update Driver Software - PCI Device page (“Browse for driver software on your computer”), ensure that the path is correct, and then click Next.
Result: The driver installation starts.
8. When the Windows has successfully updated your driver software screen appears, click Close.
Result: The Device Manager now shows the BusLAC/E PCI card listed under Waters Instrument Control Devices.
Description
The WATERSKMZ Tool is a compressed Keyhole Markup Language (KML) file that provides easy access to geospatial WATERS data and services. The current release of the tool requires the use of Google EarthExitversion 5.0 or higher.
To get started using the WATERSKMZ Tool visit the WATERSKMZ tutorial.
Download
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WATERSKMZ v1.10(352 K, 2020-01-19) (Updated 01-19-2020) |
Interface Overview
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| Access to framework geospatial datasets stored in WATERS, such as NHDPlus, Water Program Features indexed to NHDPlus and to general purpose services. |
| Dialog boxes providing access to tools, services, and information, such as NHDPlus feature name query, upstream & downstream navigation, water quality reports. |
| Access to indexed water program features, with hyperlinks to additional attributes, and context sensitive analysis services, such as upstream & downstream navigation and watershed reports. |
| Full descriptive legend showing layer symbology. |
| Integrated information frame to perform analysis results. |
Available Data
WATERS
- NHDPlusv2.1 Features
- NHDPlus v2.1 Simplified Catchments
- NHDPlusv2.1 Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD)
- EPA Linked Data
- 303(d) Listed Impaired Waters
- 305(b) Assessed Waters
- Beaches
- Clean Watersheds Needs Survey
- Facilities that Discharge to Water
- Fish Consumption Advisories
- Fish Tissue Data
- TMDLs on Impaired Waters
- Monitoring Locations
- Nonpoint Source Projects
- Other Linked Data
- USGS Streamgages
Notes
- Some tools and reports are only available for certain features types (points, lines, areas). i.e. The Upstream/Downstream Search Service Tool is only available for line features.
Metadata
Please refer to the underlying data and/or services web page for metadata related to the WATERSKMZ.
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Usage Notes
- The KMZ file is designed to work in version 7.3 or higher of Google Earth Desktop.
Terms of Use and Disclaimer
The user is responsible for reading and evaluating dataset limitations, restrictions, and intended use. For additional information, please see WATERS Terms of Use and Disclaimer.
Changelog
Version: 1.10 - Released: January 19, 2020
- File updated to reference new mapping service location. This is a breaking change, users need to download this version to continue to work with the WATERSKMZ.
Version: 1.9 - Released: December 15, 2017
- File updated to reference new mapping service location. This is a breaking change, users need to download this version to continue to work with the WATERSKMZ.
- The Streams and Catchments data set popups were updated to point to EPA’s revised Watershed Report. The revised report provides access to the StreamCat Dataset which currently provides summaries of 206 natural and anthropogenic landscape features for ~2.65 million streams, and their associated catchments, within the conterminous USA.
- USGS Streamgages were added as a new data set under the folder labelled “Other Linked Data”.
Version: 1.8 - Released: November 9, 2016
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- KMZ file updated to reference new mapping service location. This is a breaking change, users need to download this version to continue to work with the WATERSKMZ.
Version: 1.7 - Released: October 13, 2015
- KMZ file updated to reference redesigned EPA web pages. This is not a breaking change for Google Earth functionality, but ensures that all referenced web pages link correctly.
Version: 1.6 - Released: February 5, 2014
- KMZ file updated to use new mapping server. This is a breaking change, users will need to download a new version of the KMZ files to use the tool.
- Removed references to decommissioned services and datasets.
- The Raster version of the WATERSKMZ Tool was decommissioned.
Vector & Raster Version: 1.5 - Released: June 23, 2013
- KMZ files updated to use new mapping server. This is a breaking change, users will need to download a new version of the KMZ files to use the tool.
Vector & Raster Version: 1.4 - Released: February 07, 2012
- Removed Water Quality Standards program from KMZ.
Vector Version 1.3 & Raster Version 1.2 - Released: November 24, 2010
- Added STORET Monitoring Locations to both versions of the WATERSKMZ.
- Added STORET Monitoring Locations to the Upstream/Downstream Search Service tool.
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Raster Version: 1.1 - Released: September 30, 2010
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- Added TMDLs on Impaired Waters to KMZ.
- Updated Water Program Features names to match Vector version.
Vector Version: 1.2 - Released: May 07, 2010
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- Simplified terminology and structure.
- Symbology integrated into MyPlaces pane.
- Miscellaneous bubble improvements.
Vector Version: 1.1 - Released: November 13, 2009
- KMZ files now require Google Earth 5.0 or higher.
- The terminology used in the KMZ files was simplified.
- The KMZ service tools were simplified.
- A new Surfacewater Features legend was added.
Vector & Raster Version: 1.0 - Released: August 31, 2009
- Initial release of both Vector and Raster based KMZ files