The Chesapeake Bay watershed, or draingage basin, encompasses six states - New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. A drainage basin is a giant system of creeks, streams, and rivers that all flow into a common outlet, which in this case is the Chesapeake Bay.
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Chesapeake Bay Watershed boundary, USA
The Chesapeake Bay watershed, or draingage basin, encompasses six states - New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. A drainage basin is a giant system of creeks, streams, and rivers that all flow into a common outlet, which in this case is the Chesapeake Bay.
thumbnail Katzner, et al. 2020 Publication Brief
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red-tailed hawk population heat map
Figure 4 from Katzner, et. al., 2020
Figure 4 from Katzner, et. al., 2020
Adult Lahontan cutthroat trout
Lahontan cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii henshawi) is a federally listed threatened species. Ninety-seven percent of their range are small headwater streams in the Great Basin of North America.
Lahontan cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii henshawi) is a federally listed threatened species. Ninety-seven percent of their range are small headwater streams in the Great Basin of North America.
Wind turbines in California
Wind turbines at the San Gorgonio Pass Wind Resource Area north of Palm Springs in California.
Wind turbines at the San Gorgonio Pass Wind Resource Area north of Palm Springs in California.
Large wood along a forest stream
Fallen trees along a shallow stream in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
Fallen trees along a shallow stream in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
Forest Stream in Washington State
A stream runs through Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Packwood Lake in Washington State. Fallen trees create in-stream structure that is valuable habtiat for aquatic animals.
A stream runs through Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Packwood Lake in Washington State. Fallen trees create in-stream structure that is valuable habtiat for aquatic animals.
Stream Flowing Through Gifford Pinchot National Forest
A stream flowing through Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Packwood Lake in Washington State.
A stream flowing through Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Packwood Lake in Washington State.
Mountain Stream in Washington State
A stream flowing through a rocky clearing in Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Packwood Lake in Washington State.
A stream flowing through a rocky clearing in Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Packwood Lake in Washington State.
USGS Director Jim Reilly gives a speech
The USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (FRESC) held a groundbreaking ceremony on August 25, 2020 at the Idaho Water Science Center (IDWSC) in Boise, Idaho.
The USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (FRESC) held a groundbreaking ceremony on August 25, 2020 at the Idaho Water Science Center (IDWSC) in Boise, Idaho.
Installing a bat acoustic detector on the Washington Coast
Rebecca McCaffery installing a bat acoustic detector on the outer coast of Washington state. Acoustic detectors are specialized microphones that capture the high frequency calls of bat species at night. They can be used to study bat distribution and occupancy patterns.
Rebecca McCaffery installing a bat acoustic detector on the outer coast of Washington state. Acoustic detectors are specialized microphones that capture the high frequency calls of bat species at night. They can be used to study bat distribution and occupancy patterns.
Dragonfly Mercury Project specimen collection in Glacier NP
Researchers instruct volunteers on how to collect dragonfly larvae in Glacier NP as a part of the Dragonfly Mercury Project.
Researchers instruct volunteers on how to collect dragonfly larvae in Glacier NP as a part of the Dragonfly Mercury Project.
Setting up a bat acoustic monitoring station
White-nose syndrome has been detected in Washington. USGS scientist are helping the NPS design and evaluate bat sampling protocols for their Pacific Northwest parks.
White-nose syndrome has been detected in Washington. USGS scientist are helping the NPS design and evaluate bat sampling protocols for their Pacific Northwest parks.
Excavated beaver pond five years post-construction
A remnant beaver pond that was excavated and deepened to provide aquatic habitat for amphibians including the Oregon spotted frog. Five years post-construction, the excavation project has resulted in more consistent water retention during drought in the Klamath Basin.
A remnant beaver pond that was excavated and deepened to provide aquatic habitat for amphibians including the Oregon spotted frog. Five years post-construction, the excavation project has resulted in more consistent water retention during drought in the Klamath Basin.
Lake Creek Falls Fish Ladder
Vertical drop of upper falls at Lake Creek Falls, Oregon, with entry to Denil-style fish ladder visible in background.
Vertical drop of upper falls at Lake Creek Falls, Oregon, with entry to Denil-style fish ladder visible in background.
Fish ladder at Lake Creek Falls, Oregon
Middle falls at Lake Creek Falls, consisting of bedrock sheet flow and a vertical drop. Entry to the Denil-style fish ladder is visible in foreground.
Middle falls at Lake Creek Falls, consisting of bedrock sheet flow and a vertical drop. Entry to the Denil-style fish ladder is visible in foreground.
Great Basin rattlesnake held by snake tongs
Great Basin rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus lutosus) held by snake tongs. The Great Basin rattlesnake is the only venomous snake in Idaho.
Great Basin rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus lutosus) held by snake tongs. The Great Basin rattlesnake is the only venomous snake in Idaho.
Collecting a blood sample from a rattlesnake
Boise State University Master’s student Kristina Parker uses a syringe to collect blood from a Great Basin rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus lutosus). The blood’s ribonucleic acid, or RNA will be analyzed to track genetic change in the snake from habitat disturbances. RNA, along with deoxyribonucleic acid – or DNA, are the molecules that carry genetic information.
Boise State University Master’s student Kristina Parker uses a syringe to collect blood from a Great Basin rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus lutosus). The blood’s ribonucleic acid, or RNA will be analyzed to track genetic change in the snake from habitat disturbances. RNA, along with deoxyribonucleic acid – or DNA, are the molecules that carry genetic information.
Catching a rattlesnake with snake tongs
Boise State University Master’s student Kristina Parker and a volunteer use snake tongs to catch and hold down a rattlesnake.
Boise State University Master’s student Kristina Parker and a volunteer use snake tongs to catch and hold down a rattlesnake.
Carrying a tubed rattlesnake
Boise State University Master’s student Kristina Parker carries a Great Basin rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus lutosus). The snake’s head is enclosed in a plastic tube to allow her to safely handle it during the biological sample collection process.
Boise State University Master’s student Kristina Parker carries a Great Basin rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus lutosus). The snake’s head is enclosed in a plastic tube to allow her to safely handle it during the biological sample collection process.
Tubing a rattlesnake
A Great Basin rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus lutosus) is coaxed into a plastic tube. This plastic tube allows researchers to safely handle the rattlesnake during biological sample collection.
A Great Basin rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus lutosus) is coaxed into a plastic tube. This plastic tube allows researchers to safely handle the rattlesnake during biological sample collection.