The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) held a Sediment Workshop on February 4-7, 1997 titled, "Expanding Sediment Research Capabilities in Today's USGS." The first half-day of the workshop, held at the USGS National Center in Reston, Virginia, was devoted to presentations and a panel discussion from nine federal agencies on the subject of sediment research and monitoring needs. Discussions during the following days of USGS-only meetings in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, centered on how the USGS can better combine and use its sediment expertise that includes new capabilities due to incorporation of the former National Biological Service as the USGS's Biological Resources Division.

A description of the Workshop and papers presented by the USGS and other federal agencies are available on the World Wide Web at: http://wwwrvares.er.usgs.gov/osw/workshop/

Direct any questions or comments to John R. Gray, Hydrologist/Sediment Specialist, U.S. Geological Survey, 415 National Center, Reston, VA, 20191-5603; Telephone (703) 648-5318.