USGS Water Services MCP Connector for Claude

Connect to the USGS Water Services to retrieve comprehensive hydrological data directly from the United States Geological Survey. Monitor environmental conditions, analyze historical trends, and discover monitoring stations through natural language.

What you can do

• Real-time Monitoring — Use get_instantaneous_values to fetch near real-time data (15-minute intervals) for streamflow, water levels, and quality.
• Historical Analysis — Retrieve daily summaries (mean, median, max, min) using get_daily_values for long-term trend analysis.
• Site Discovery — Search for monitoring stations using get_sites filtered by state, county, hydrologic unit (HUC), or geographic bounding box.
• Statistical Reports — Generate daily, monthly, or annual statistics with get_statistics to understand hydrological patterns.
• Groundwater Tracking — Access specialized groundwater level data using get_groundwater_levels for aquifer monitoring.

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. This service accesses public USGS data; simply enter 'PUBLIC' as your access key to initialize
3. Start querying water data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

• Environmental Scientists — quickly gather field data and historical records for research and reporting
• Engineers & Hydrologists — monitor streamflow and groundwater levels for infrastructure and flood planning
• Outdoor Enthusiasts — check real-time river conditions for fishing, boating, or safety before heading out