There’s an App for That: Technology on the Water

For many anglers, a day on the water is an opportunity to get away from it all—“it” mostly being the demands our computers, smartphones, and tablets put on our lives. If you are one of those folks, and I’m deeply sympathetic, let me suggest that you take your phone with you for safety and convenience, but put it in “airplane” or “do not disturb” mode.

The Stream Map USA app includes mapped stream flow gauges. By clicking on each icon, users can access the the latest measurements from USGS.
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