[Paladin2]

The stream gauges are essentially automated.

It seems they only go to fix problems or to occasionally perform a calibration.

Much better to kill off the PR functions. The gauges are one of the (few) real valuable services performed by the Fed Gov't (like at least 50% of what the Weather Service does).

[okie01]

The stream gauges are essentially automated.

Precisely. They are already installed. No monitoring is required as they report electronically. Regular maintenance is not required.

Once installed, streamguages are essentially a zero cost operation. Thus, virtually NO costs are being saved.

This is a total sham.