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Flooding at the USGS Streamgage Nashua River at Pepperell, MA
Flooded Streamgage
Flooded Streamgage
Flooded Streamgage

Flooding at the USGS Streamgage Nashua River at Pepperell, MA (01096500) on March 17, 2010 at about 12:15 EDT at a gage height of 14.58 ft and discharge of 9,780 cfs.

Flooding at the USGS Streamgage Nashua River at Pepperell, MA (01096500) on March 17, 2010 at about 12:15 EDT at a gage height of 14.58 ft and discharge of 9,780 cfs.

Image: Flooding on the Kennebunk River
Flooding on the Kennebunk River
Flooding on the Kennebunk River
Flooding on the Kennebunk River

The USGS has been monitoring the Kennebunk River near Kennebunk, Maine since June 2008 and the peak discharge for the period of record occurred in February 2010.

The USGS has been monitoring the Kennebunk River near Kennebunk, Maine since June 2008 and the peak discharge for the period of record occurred in February 2010.

St. John River threatens to swamp a steel bridge.
St. John River at Ft. Kent, Maine Flood 2008
St. John River at Ft. Kent, Maine Flood 2008
St. John River at Ft. Kent, Maine Flood 2008

Understanding the forces that influence major floods can help inform the design of more resilient infrastructure. Image shows a major flood on the St. John River on the border of Maine, United States and New Brunswick, Canada, April 29, 2008. This site was part of the study. USGS Public Domain.

Understanding the forces that influence major floods can help inform the design of more resilient infrastructure. Image shows a major flood on the St. John River on the border of Maine, United States and New Brunswick, Canada, April 29, 2008. This site was part of the study. USGS Public Domain.

A river flowing under a bridge
Replacement culvert for a stream crossing project on Bronson Brook in Worthington, Massachusetts
Replacement culvert for a stream crossing project on Bronson Brook in Worthington, Massachusetts
Replacement culvert for a stream crossing project on Bronson Brook in Worthington, Massachusetts

A replacement culvert for a stream crossing project on Bronson Brook at Dingle Road in Worthington, Massachusetts.

Image: Snow Falls - Maine
Snow Falls - Maine
Snow Falls - Maine
Snow Falls - Maine

As the Little Androscoggin River flows through western Maine it eventually reaches Snow Falls, a 25 ft cascading waterfall in the town of West Paris. 

As the Little Androscoggin River flows through western Maine it eventually reaches Snow Falls, a 25 ft cascading waterfall in the town of West Paris. 

Image: Mt. Katahdin
Mt. Katahdin
Mt. Katahdin
Mt. Katahdin

This photo of Mt. Katahdin was taken from Abol Bridge, a popular spot to view Maine's highest peak. The USGS monitors groundwater and surface water in the area.

This photo of Mt. Katahdin was taken from Abol Bridge, a popular spot to view Maine's highest peak. The USGS monitors groundwater and surface water in the area.

Image: Acadia Waterfall
Acadia Waterfall
Acadia Waterfall
Acadia Waterfall

Hadlock Brook, in Acadia National Park, is a small watershed that was monitored by the USGS from 1999 to 2006. The Hadlock Falls is a popular spot for a break on one of the many scenic trails through the park. The USGS gaging station was approximately 100 ft above the falls.

Hadlock Brook, in Acadia National Park, is a small watershed that was monitored by the USGS from 1999 to 2006. The Hadlock Falls is a popular spot for a break on one of the many scenic trails through the park. The USGS gaging station was approximately 100 ft above the falls.

Image: Under The Ice at Libby Brook
Under The Ice at Libby Brook
Under The Ice at Libby Brook
Under The Ice at Libby Brook

In February 2005 a visit to a USGS station on Libby Brook near Northfield, Maine revealed a gap between the water level and a layer of ice above. Cold temperatures after a rain event caused the ice layer to form and as water levels dropped the ice layer remained. 

In February 2005 a visit to a USGS station on Libby Brook near Northfield, Maine revealed a gap between the water level and a layer of ice above. Cold temperatures after a rain event caused the ice layer to form and as water levels dropped the ice layer remained. 

Groundwater sampling array Cape Cod Massachusetts
Groundwater sampling array
Groundwater sampling array
Groundwater sampling array

Groundwater sampling array at the Toxics Substances research site, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Groundwater sampling array at the Toxics Substances research site, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

White tanks used to hold the tracer injection solutions with tubing going to injection wells
Antibiotics in Groundwater Tracer Injection
Antibiotics in Groundwater Tracer Injection
Antibiotics in Groundwater Tracer Injection

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists conducted a unique study, which demonstrated that the ecology of natural groundwater bacteria changed after exposure of the bacteria to the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole (SMX).

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists conducted a unique study, which demonstrated that the ecology of natural groundwater bacteria changed after exposure of the bacteria to the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole (SMX).

A man is squatting down outside in an open area holding a plastic tube.
Research Hydrologist Denis LeBlanc
Research Hydrologist Denis LeBlanc
Research Hydrologist Denis LeBlanc

Research Hydrologist Denis LeBlanc studied groundwater flow and quality on Cape Cod throughout his career.

Research Hydrologist Denis LeBlanc studied groundwater flow and quality on Cape Cod throughout his career.

Image: Lewy Lake Station 01019300
Lewy Lake Station 01019300
Lewy Lake Station 01019300
Lewy Lake Station 01019300

USGS lake elevation gage on Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine, station 01019300. 

USGS lake elevation gage on Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine, station 01019300. 

Image: Kennebec River at The Forks
Kennebec River at The Forks
Kennebec River at The Forks
Kennebec River at The Forks

The view of the river from the USGS gaging station on the Kennebec River at The Forks, station 01042500. 

The view of the river from the USGS gaging station on the Kennebec River at The Forks, station 01042500. 

Image: Spednic Lake Sunrise
Spednic Lake Sunrise
Spednic Lake Sunrise
Spednic Lake Sunrise

Sunrise on the shore of Spednic Lake before heading out on the lake to collect data for a study. 

Sunrise on the shore of Spednic Lake before heading out on the lake to collect data for a study. 

Image: Kenduskeag Stream
Kenduskeag Stream
Kenduskeag Stream
Kenduskeag Stream

Six Mile Falls on Kenduskeag Stream at USGS station 01037000.

Six Mile Falls on Kenduskeag Stream at USGS station 01037000.

Connecticut River, Holyoke Dam during flood of March 1936
Connecticut River, Holyoke Dam during flood of March 1936
Connecticut River, Holyoke Dam during flood of March 1936
Connecticut River, Holyoke Dam during flood of March 1936

Connecticut River Holyoke Dam, Holyoke Water Power Company, during flood of March 1936.

Connecticut River Holyoke Dam, Holyoke Water Power Company, during flood of March 1936.