A U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist collects a water sample from the Williamson River below Chiloquin, Oregon. The sample was analyzed as part of a water-quality study the USGS conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the Klamath Tribes.
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USGS Streamgage on the Williamson River
A U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist collects a water sample from the Williamson River below Chiloquin, Oregon. The sample was analyzed as part of a water-quality study the USGS conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the Klamath Tribes.
Views from Siuslaw National Forest, OR
Scenic view from Siuslaw National Forest, OR.
Scenic view from Siuslaw National Forest, OR.
Stuck in the muck at West Fork Palmer Creek, OR
USGS scientist completing a stream assessement of West Fork Palmer Creek, Oregon.
USGS scientist completing a stream assessement of West Fork Palmer Creek, Oregon.
Tools of the trade
Photograph of field gear and equipment used in water quality monitoring.
Photograph of field gear and equipment used in water quality monitoring.
Hydrologist in the field
USGS hydrologist working in the field.
Willamette Valley floodplain
An agriculture field in the upper floodplain of the Willamette Valley near Junction City, Oregon.
An agriculture field in the upper floodplain of the Willamette Valley near Junction City, Oregon.
A USGS streamflow gaging station is used to collect water data
A U.S. Geological Survey streamflow gaging station collects water data on the Trask River. The Trask River gage is located near Tillamook, Ore. and has been in operation for 17 years.
A U.S. Geological Survey streamflow gaging station collects water data on the Trask River. The Trask River gage is located near Tillamook, Ore. and has been in operation for 17 years.
USGS streamgage on the Trask River
Trask River stage, discharge, and water-quality data are collected and used together to help monitor the current health of the river. Data from the river are sent to equipment in the gage house, where it is stored then transmitted to USGS servers.
Trask River stage, discharge, and water-quality data are collected and used together to help monitor the current health of the river. Data from the river are sent to equipment in the gage house, where it is stored then transmitted to USGS servers.
Plankton response to low dissolved oxygen in the Tualatin River
Poster for Tualatin plankton study.
Carpenter, K.D. and Rounds, S.A., 2014, Plankton communities and summertime declines in algal abundance associated with low dissolved oxygen in the Tualatin River, Oregon.
Poster for Tualatin plankton study.
Carpenter, K.D. and Rounds, S.A., 2014, Plankton communities and summertime declines in algal abundance associated with low dissolved oxygen in the Tualatin River, Oregon.
Glyphosate is frequently applied to corn and soybeans
Glyphosate is frequently applied to corn and soybeans growing areas like these in Iowa.
Glyphosate is frequently applied to corn and soybeans growing areas like these in Iowa.
Monitoring water in Wapato Lake WIldlife Refuge, Oregon
Poster for Wapato Lake Monitoring Project.
Rounds, S.A., 2014, Monitoring streamflow, water levels, and water quality in the Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon.
Poster for Wapato Lake Monitoring Project.
Rounds, S.A., 2014, Monitoring streamflow, water levels, and water quality in the Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon.
Willamette Valley farmland
Over 1 million acres of the Willamette Basin is dedicated to agriculture. This farm rests in the floodplain of the Middle Willamette River near Albany, Oregon.
Over 1 million acres of the Willamette Basin is dedicated to agriculture. This farm rests in the floodplain of the Middle Willamette River near Albany, Oregon.
Sources, sinks, and transport of organic matter in Fanno Creek
Poster for organic matter study along Fanno Creek.
Keith, M., Sobieszczyk, S., Rounds, S., and Goldman, J., 2014, Sources, sinks, and transport of organic matter with fine sediment along an urban stream.
Poster for organic matter study along Fanno Creek.
Keith, M., Sobieszczyk, S., Rounds, S., and Goldman, J., 2014, Sources, sinks, and transport of organic matter with fine sediment along an urban stream.
Confluence of Cedar Creek with the Wilson River, OR
Confluence of Wilson River with tributary Cedar Creek, OR, following heavy storm.
Confluence of Wilson River with tributary Cedar Creek, OR, following heavy storm.
Columbia River at The Dalles
The small house is the monitoring station for Columbia River at The Dalles. The house protects sensitive electronics from the elements.
The small house is the monitoring station for Columbia River at The Dalles. The house protects sensitive electronics from the elements.
Lost Dog Creek
A turbid Lost Dog Creek tumbles down steep slopes before feeding Lake Oswego.
A turbid Lost Dog Creek tumbles down steep slopes before feeding Lake Oswego.
Tanner Creek
Tanner Creek outfall delivers stormwater runoff with insecticides to Tanner Creek, tributary of the Willamette River
Tanner Creek outfall delivers stormwater runoff with insecticides to Tanner Creek, tributary of the Willamette River
Sediment buildup
Large quantities of sediment released from the water year 2012 Fall Creek Lake, Oregon, streambed drawdown filled the Fall Creek channel just downstream from the dam. Vegetation can be seen growing on the sediment.
Large quantities of sediment released from the water year 2012 Fall Creek Lake, Oregon, streambed drawdown filled the Fall Creek channel just downstream from the dam. Vegetation can be seen growing on the sediment.
Sampling from a cableway, Fall Creek, OR
USGS Hydrologic Technician Heather Bragg collects suspended-sediment sample from a cableway downstream from Fall Creek Reservoir. Reservoir was drawn down to purge sediment and trapped fish from behind dam in December 2012.
Video available online.
USGS Hydrologic Technician Heather Bragg collects suspended-sediment sample from a cableway downstream from Fall Creek Reservoir. Reservoir was drawn down to purge sediment and trapped fish from behind dam in December 2012.
Video available online.
Algal Bloom in Cougar Reservoir, Oregon
Algal Bloom in Cougar Reservoir, Oregon
Algal Bloom in Cougar Reservoir, Oregon
Clackmas River, OR
View of Clackamas River, OR.