USGS has studied the hydrology of Cape Cod and the Islands and demonstrated our science to the public for more than four decades. Many visitor groups from government agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, and local communities have learned about our groundwater and surface water research in southeastern Massachusetts.
Videos
New England Water Science Center Videos
USGS has studied the hydrology of Cape Cod and the Islands and demonstrated our science to the public for more than four decades. Many visitor groups from government agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, and local communities have learned about our groundwater and surface water research in southeastern Massachusetts.
This video is an overview of the USGS New England Water Science Center's research and monitoring efforts to support the water issue needs of New England and the Nation.
This video is an overview of the USGS New England Water Science Center's research and monitoring efforts to support the water issue needs of New England and the Nation.
![The USGS Northeast Region: Delivering Science for Better Decisions Image of a group of technicians next to a river. Text: The USGS Northeast Region: Delivering Science for Better Decisions.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/NE%20Region%20Thumbnail.jpg?itok=rb9N0TGV)
This video is an introduction of the USGS Northeast Region's science efforts to support society's evolving needs through its engaged and diverse workforce.
This video is an introduction of the USGS Northeast Region's science efforts to support society's evolving needs through its engaged and diverse workforce.
B-roll video of flooding in Augusta, Maine from monitoring location camera on the Kennebec River.
B-roll video of flooding in Augusta, Maine from monitoring location camera on the Kennebec River.
![Hot Stream, Cold Stream – Measuring the impact of Groundwater on Stream Temperature Hot Stream, Cold Stream. Measuring the impact of groundwater on stream temperature.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Stream%20Temp%20Monitoring%20Thumbnail%20v9.jpg?itok=JMPobM0E)
Groundwater that drains to surface water through seeps and springs is generally referred to as “discharge.” Groundwater discharge is a primary component of stream base flow, or streamflow that occurs between storms, periods of snowmelt runoff, and periods of quick soil drainage.
Groundwater that drains to surface water through seeps and springs is generally referred to as “discharge.” Groundwater discharge is a primary component of stream base flow, or streamflow that occurs between storms, periods of snowmelt runoff, and periods of quick soil drainage.
![Hot Stream, Cold Stream – Measuring the impact of Groundwater on Stream Temperature (AD) Hot Stream Cold Stream. Measuring the impact of groundwater on stream temperature. Audio Description](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Stream%20Temp%20Monitoring%20Thumbnail%20v9_AD.jpg?itok=jBw6fQV_)
Groundwater that drains to surface water through seeps and springs is generally referred to as “discharge.” Groundwater discharge is a primary component of stream base flow, or streamflow that occurs between storms, periods of snowmelt runoff, and periods of quick soil drainage.
Groundwater that drains to surface water through seeps and springs is generally referred to as “discharge.” Groundwater discharge is a primary component of stream base flow, or streamflow that occurs between storms, periods of snowmelt runoff, and periods of quick soil drainage.
The East Branch Dead Creek overflowed its banks after an intense 2-day storm caused flooding in Vermont in July 2023.
The East Branch Dead Creek overflowed its banks after an intense 2-day storm caused flooding in Vermont in July 2023.
A USGS Hydrologic Technician manually measures the water level of Otter Creek in Center Rutland, Vermont one day after a torrential storm that led to devastating flash flooding in the state.
A USGS Hydrologic Technician manually measures the water level of Otter Creek in Center Rutland, Vermont one day after a torrential storm that led to devastating flash flooding in the state.
![Imagery as Streamflow Data: Introducing the USGS Flow Photo Explorer Text reads: Imagery as Streamflow Data: Introducing the USGS Flow Photo Explorer](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Flow%20Photo%20Explorer.png?itok=hW8Fmpcs)
Flow is a critical variable in streams since it affects aquatic and riparian biological communities and human uses of water (i.e., recreation, public water supply, etc.). Flow regimes are changing due to anthropogenic (e.g., water withdrawals) and natural impacts (e.g., extreme weather events).
Flow is a critical variable in streams since it affects aquatic and riparian biological communities and human uses of water (i.e., recreation, public water supply, etc.). Flow regimes are changing due to anthropogenic (e.g., water withdrawals) and natural impacts (e.g., extreme weather events).
![Imagery as Streamflow Data: Introducing the USGS Flow Photo Explorer (AD) Thumbnail reads: Imagery as Streamflow Data: Introducing the USGS Flow Photo Explorer (AD).](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Flow%20Photo%20Explorer%20-%20AD.png?itok=0WNexftt)
Flow is a critical variable in streams since it affects aquatic and riparian biological communities and human uses of water (i.e., recreation, public water supply, etc.). Flow regimes are changing due to anthropogenic (e.g., water withdrawals) and natural impacts (e.g., extreme weather events).
Flow is a critical variable in streams since it affects aquatic and riparian biological communities and human uses of water (i.e., recreation, public water supply, etc.). Flow regimes are changing due to anthropogenic (e.g., water withdrawals) and natural impacts (e.g., extreme weather events).
![The Importance of Aquatic Connectivity for Maintaining Cold-water Species in the Face of Climate Change (AD) Screenshot of opening scene of video](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/AquaticConnectivity_Thumbnail.png?itok=LqJY3ZdV)
The Importance of Aquatic Connectivity for Maintaining Cold-water Species in the Face of Climate Change (AD)
linkThe U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Massachusetts Amherst presents a video that describes aquatic connectivity, and its importance for maintaining cold-water species in the face of climate change.
The Importance of Aquatic Connectivity for Maintaining Cold-water Species in the Face of Climate Change (AD)
linkThe U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Massachusetts Amherst presents a video that describes aquatic connectivity, and its importance for maintaining cold-water species in the face of climate change.
![The Importance of Aquatic Connectivity for Maintaining Cold-water Species in the Face of Climate Change Screenshot of opening scene of video](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/AquaticConnectivity_Thumbnail.png?itok=LqJY3ZdV)
The Importance of Aquatic Connectivity for Maintaining Cold-water Species in the Face of Climate Change
linkThe U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Massachusetts Amherst presents a video that describes aquatic connectivity, and its importance for maintaining cold-water species in the face of climate change.
The Importance of Aquatic Connectivity for Maintaining Cold-water Species in the Face of Climate Change
linkThe U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Massachusetts Amherst presents a video that describes aquatic connectivity, and its importance for maintaining cold-water species in the face of climate change.
![January and March 2018 Nor'easter Storm Event Dashboard screenshot](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/PosterFrame%20%284%29.jpg?itok=i79bOflu)
The USGS Storm Event dashboard allows users to interact with and visualize high-water mark and storm sensor data points, and estimated flood extents from the January and March 2018 Nor’easter storm events. Users can also view the USGS 100-year Stillwater analysisand compare these flood extents to the current FEMA national flood hazard layers.
The USGS Storm Event dashboard allows users to interact with and visualize high-water mark and storm sensor data points, and estimated flood extents from the January and March 2018 Nor’easter storm events. Users can also view the USGS 100-year Stillwater analysisand compare these flood extents to the current FEMA national flood hazard layers.
Hydrologic Technician Sara Weaver is making a discharge measurement on Lamprey River below Wiswall Dam.
Hydrologic Technician Sara Weaver is making a discharge measurement on Lamprey River below Wiswall Dam.
This lesson will cover Stream Flow Estimates in NHDPlus High Resolution. Enhanced Runoff Method, or EROM is the method used to compute estimates of the mean annual flow for the NHDPlus flowline features in the NHDPlus HR network.
This lesson will cover Stream Flow Estimates in NHDPlus High Resolution. Enhanced Runoff Method, or EROM is the method used to compute estimates of the mean annual flow for the NHDPlus flowline features in the NHDPlus HR network.
The USGS New England Water Science Center features Alexander Bissell in their Center Stage Video Series. He talks about a special project he worked on and his work in water quality.
The USGS New England Water Science Center features Alexander Bissell in their Center Stage Video Series. He talks about a special project he worked on and his work in water quality.
The USGS New England Water Science Center features Alexander Bissell in their Center Stage Video Series. He talks about a special project he worked on and his work in water quality.
The USGS New England Water Science Center features Alexander Bissell in their Center Stage Video Series. He talks about a special project he worked on and his work in water quality.
![Lesson 10b2: Exploring and Classifying Lidar Data in ArcGIS Pro](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/PosterFrame_2.png?itok=dDpiDu7s)
This lesson will cover additional lidar point cloud processing and analysis features in ArcGIS Pro. If necessary, please review lesson 10b1 for guidance with importing LAS files, filtering, and visualizing lidar point cloud data in ArcGIS Pro.
This lesson will cover additional lidar point cloud processing and analysis features in ArcGIS Pro. If necessary, please review lesson 10b1 for guidance with importing LAS files, filtering, and visualizing lidar point cloud data in ArcGIS Pro.
![Lesson 10f: The National Map 3DEP Elevation Web Service in ArcMap](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/L10f_PosterFrame.jpg?itok=thSSL7K4)
This video tutorial shows how to use the National Map’s 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) Elevation web service in ArcMap. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to add the Dynamic Elevation Web Coverage Service to ArcMap, enable raster processing templates, and retrieve a spot elevation.
This video tutorial shows how to use the National Map’s 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) Elevation web service in ArcMap. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to add the Dynamic Elevation Web Coverage Service to ArcMap, enable raster processing templates, and retrieve a spot elevation.
![Our Director: A Vision for Our Center (New England WSC)](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/PosterFrame.jpg?itok=lFo3hbNE)
An introduction to the New England Water Science Center's Director and his vision for the Center.
An introduction to the New England Water Science Center's Director and his vision for the Center.
In this lesson, you will learn about the lidar products available through the 3D Elevation Program (which is abbreviated as “3DEP”). The lesson will introduce 3DEP, discuss the lidar data available, and where to find the data.
In this lesson, you will learn about the lidar products available through the 3D Elevation Program (which is abbreviated as “3DEP”). The lesson will introduce 3DEP, discuss the lidar data available, and where to find the data.