A USGS hydrologist records a high-water mark on a tree near the Crooked River in Waterford, Maine in the days following a significant flood event.
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A USGS hydrologist records a high-water mark on a tree near the Crooked River in Waterford, Maine in the days following a significant flood event.
A hydrologic technician measures a high-water mark on a business in Anson, Maine after a significant flood event in late December 2023 flooded the Kennebec River.
A hydrologic technician measures a high-water mark on a business in Anson, Maine after a significant flood event in late December 2023 flooded the Kennebec River.
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Physical Scientist Shannon Fisher taking a water level measurement with a calibrated electric tape at the monthly discrete groundwater observation well located in Foster, Rhode Island
linkPhysical Scientist Shannon Fisher taking a water level measurement with a calibrated electric tape at the monthly discrete groundwater observation well located in Foster, Rhode Island. (Station ID#: 414420071422301 RI-FOW 40)
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Physical Scientist Shannon Fisher taking a water level measurement with a calibrated electric tape at the monthly discrete groundwater observation well located in Foster, Rhode Island
linkPhysical Scientist Shannon Fisher taking a water level measurement with a calibrated electric tape at the monthly discrete groundwater observation well located in Foster, Rhode Island. (Station ID#: 414420071422301 RI-FOW 40)
Winter 2024 Photo Contest Winner: Sam Banas, Honorable Mention category
A hydrologic technician identifies a high-water mark at a gas station in Plymouth, New Hampshire following a flood event in late December 2023.
A hydrologic technician identifies a high-water mark at a gas station in Plymouth, New Hampshire following a flood event in late December 2023.
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A heavy rainstorm, saturated ground, and pre-existing snowpack prompted flooding in Maine in late December 2023. USGS researchers manually measured streamflows after the flood event to validate real-time streamgage data.
A heavy rainstorm, saturated ground, and pre-existing snowpack prompted flooding in Maine in late December 2023. USGS researchers manually measured streamflows after the flood event to validate real-time streamgage data.
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This USGS webcam footage shows the Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, flooding after a large coastal storm hit much of the East Coast and battered New England with heavy rains and winds. USGS image.
This USGS webcam footage shows the Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, flooding after a large coastal storm hit much of the East Coast and battered New England with heavy rains and winds. USGS image.
Flooding surrounds USGS streamgage 01029500 on the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Grindstone, Maine.
Flooding surrounds USGS streamgage 01029500 on the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Grindstone, Maine.
The Kennebec River flooded in downtown Augusta, Maine, after a heavy rainstorm. USGS streamgage 01049320 monitors the streamflow of this area.
The Kennebec River flooded in downtown Augusta, Maine, after a heavy rainstorm. USGS streamgage 01049320 monitors the streamflow of this area.
The streets of Hallowell, Maine, were flooded following heavy rains that hit New England and most of the East Coast, December 18, 2023. USGS photo by Glenn Hodgkins
The streets of Hallowell, Maine, were flooded following heavy rains that hit New England and most of the East Coast, December 18, 2023. USGS photo by Glenn Hodgkins
Photo taken in Hallowell, Maine on December 19, 2023, following a powerful rainstorm.
Photo taken in Hallowell, Maine on December 19, 2023, following a powerful rainstorm.
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood following a powerful rainstorm. Vicinity of the USGS streamgage 01031500, Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on December 19, 2023.
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood following a powerful rainstorm. Vicinity of the USGS streamgage 01031500, Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on December 19, 2023.
USGS Scientist makes a gage inspection during the rain event at Nepaug River near Nepaug, Connecticut - 01187800. The 1800 cubic feet per second (CFS) measured during the powerful rainstorm was the highest measurement on record to date, according to provisional data.
USGS Scientist makes a gage inspection during the rain event at Nepaug River near Nepaug, Connecticut - 01187800. The 1800 cubic feet per second (CFS) measured during the powerful rainstorm was the highest measurement on record to date, according to provisional data.
The break room in the Connecticut Office has two walls of windows that bring in a lot of natural light.
The break room in the Connecticut Office has two walls of windows that bring in a lot of natural light.
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The New England Water Science Center Connecticut Office is located on the campus of Goodwin University at 339 Main Street in East Hartford.
The New England Water Science Center Connecticut Office is located on the campus of Goodwin University at 339 Main Street in East Hartford.
The New England Water Science Center's Connecticut office has a spacious three-door garage.
The New England Water Science Center's Connecticut office has a spacious three-door garage.
A view of the Neponset River in Canton, Massachusetts, near a 01105554 USGS streamgage at Greenlodge Street.
A view of the Neponset River in Canton, Massachusetts, near a 01105554 USGS streamgage at Greenlodge Street.
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Hydrologic Technician Brendan Crowley collecting a water quality sample at Moose River in Victory, VT
linkHydrologic Technician Brendan Crowley collecting a water quality sample at Moose River in Victory, VT (01134500). This site is sampled monthly for the Upper Connecticut River Watershed project.
Hydrologic Technician Brendan Crowley collecting a water quality sample at Moose River in Victory, VT
linkHydrologic Technician Brendan Crowley collecting a water quality sample at Moose River in Victory, VT (01134500). This site is sampled monthly for the Upper Connecticut River Watershed project.
New England WSC scientist calibrating a continuous water quality monitor at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.
New England WSC scientist calibrating a continuous water quality monitor at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.
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Ryan Bottorff servicing a continuous water quality monitor at US Coast Guard Academy on the Thames River in Groton, CT
linkRyan Bottorff servicing a continuous water quality monitor at US Coast Guard Academy on the Thames River in Groton, CT.
Ryan Bottorff servicing a continuous water quality monitor at US Coast Guard Academy on the Thames River in Groton, CT
linkRyan Bottorff servicing a continuous water quality monitor at US Coast Guard Academy on the Thames River in Groton, CT.
The USGS New England Water Science Massachusetts/Rhode Island Office is located in Northborough, MA.
The USGS New England Water Science Massachusetts/Rhode Island Office is located in Northborough, MA.