About Rivers Project
This website is a personal hobby project created by John Blakey for non-commercial, recreational use. The views, data visualizations, and code presented here are entirely my own and do not represent the official policy or position of the United States Government. No official government resources, duty time, or non-public data were used in the development or maintenance of this site. All data is sourced from public-facing APIs (USGS).
Disclaimer
Rivers Project provides general information only and makes no representation or warranty of any kind regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided.
- Data Source: River level information is sourced from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) .
- No Liability: We accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors in the data provided by the USGS or for the consequences of actions taken based on information from this site.
- Use at Your Own Risk: Users should not rely solely on this site for safety-critical or financial decisions. Always verify river conditions through multiple sources before engaging in river activities.
- External Links: This site may contain links to external websites. We do not guarantee the accuracy or availability of information on linked sites.
For questions or concerns, please contact us at john@johnblakey.org.
Privacy Policy
Effective: February 5, 2026
Information We Collect
When you sign in with Google, we collect your name and email address. We also collect basic technical information (like IP addresses) for security and to prevent abuse.
How We Use Your Information
We use cookies to keep you signed in and remember your preferences. We use Google Analytics to understand how people use the site. All data is used solely to operate and improve the service.
Data Sharing
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except as necessary for Google Sign-In authentication and Google Analytics.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Questions about our privacy practices? Contact us at john@johnblakey.org.
Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 10, 2024
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Rivers Project, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this site.
Use of Service
This site is provided for personal, non-commercial use only. The content is for informational purposes and should not be considered professional advice.
Disclaimers
Rivers Project provides information "as is" without warranties of any kind. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the data displayed.
Limitation of Liability
Rivers Project and anyone associated with the project shall not be liable for any losses, damages, or injuries arising from the use of this service or reliance on the information provided. This includes, but is not limited to, losses from service unavailability, data inaccuracies, or user decisions based on site information.
Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
Questions about these terms? Contact us at john@johnblakey.org.
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