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QField for Hydrology and Watershed Management

Mobile GIS for stream surveys, flood assessments, and watershed monitoring.

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Map and monitor water systems with confidence

Collect flows, cross-sections, and observations offline and sync later.

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Hydrology fieldwork

  • Stream and culvert surveys
  • Flood impact and debris mapping
  • Watershed monitoring sites and parameters

Works with QGIS and QFieldCloud

Prepare forms and styles in QGIS. Collaborate and sync changes through QFieldCloud.

Why this matters

  • Field conditions and offline constraints
  • Complex data structures and QA needs
  • Slow handover to modeling tools

Trusted results

  • Adopted by agencies and consultants
  • Works with high-accuracy GNSS

FAQ

Do you support cross-section and measurement forms?
Yes. Build them in QGIS with validation and units.
Can we export to PostGIS?
Yes. Use QFieldCloud or export GeoPackage/GeoJSON for pipelines.

About QField

QField is the leading professional fieldwork app used in enterprise settings for efficient geospatial data collection and management. As a Digital Public Good, QField not only excels in enterprise and professional applications but also contributes significantly to advancing at least six of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting a more sustainable and equitable future.

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QField, QFieldCloud and QFieldSync are developped by OPENGIS.ch. OPENGIS.ch offers consulting, development, training and support for open-source software including QField, QGIS and PostGIS.