Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine on Earth.
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Crater Lake, Oregon sunrise
Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine on Earth.
Klamath River below John. C. Boyle Powerplant, near Keno Oregon
This monitoring station collects water-quality and streamflow data. View data..
This monitoring station collects water-quality and streamflow data. View data..
RiverPro in the Snow near Klamath River at Keno, OR
A RiverPro acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP) is propped in the snow near the Klamath River in Keno, Oregon. The ADCP is used to measure streamflow.
A RiverPro acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP) is propped in the snow near the Klamath River in Keno, Oregon. The ADCP is used to measure streamflow.
Williamson River below the Sprague River in Chiloquin, OR.
This is a view of a USGS surface water stream gage that contains equipment to monitor discharge at the Williamson River below the Sprague Ruver in Chiloquin, Oregon. The gage house contains a historic stilling well and a device that records the level of water. It also has a water temerature sensor and a turbidimeter.
This is a view of a USGS surface water stream gage that contains equipment to monitor discharge at the Williamson River below the Sprague Ruver in Chiloquin, Oregon. The gage house contains a historic stilling well and a device that records the level of water. It also has a water temerature sensor and a turbidimeter.
Tualatin at Boones Ferry
View of lake at Fernhill Natural Treatment Wetlands.
View of lake at Fernhill Natural Treatment Wetlands.
Bumble bee on a flower
While surveying high water marks in Oakridge, Oregon, bumble bees buzzed around the river banks. The bees often mistake our bright colored equipment and florescent safety gear for tasty yellow flowers.
While surveying high water marks in Oakridge, Oregon, bumble bees buzzed around the river banks. The bees often mistake our bright colored equipment and florescent safety gear for tasty yellow flowers.
Bumble bee on a flower
While surveying high water marks in Oakridge, Oregon, bumble bees buzzed around the river banks. The bees often mistake our bright colored equipment and florescent safety gear for tasty yellow flowers.
While surveying high water marks in Oakridge, Oregon, bumble bees buzzed around the river banks. The bees often mistake our bright colored equipment and florescent safety gear for tasty yellow flowers.
Lake at Fernhill
View of lake at Fernhill Natural Treatment Wetlands.
View of lake at Fernhill Natural Treatment Wetlands.
Lake at Fernhill
View of lake at Fernhill Natural Treatment Wetlands.
View of lake at Fernhill Natural Treatment Wetlands.
Fernhill Sample Site 7
View of lake at Fernhill Natural Treatment Wetlands.
View of lake at Fernhill Natural Treatment Wetlands.
Klamath River at Keno, Oregon
This station monitors streamflow and water-quality on the Link - Keno reach of the Klamath River. View the data.
This station monitors streamflow and water-quality on the Link - Keno reach of the Klamath River. View the data.
Fernhill Sample Site 18
View of lake at Fernhill Natural Treatment Wetlands.
View of lake at Fernhill Natural Treatment Wetlands.
Fernhill Sample Point 1
View of lake at Fernhill Natural Treatment Wetlands.
View of lake at Fernhill Natural Treatment Wetlands.
Mount Hood and Railroad Bridge
Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge and Mt. Hood seen from Portland, Oregon.
Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge and Mt. Hood seen from Portland, Oregon.
South Santiam River near Foster, Oregon
The gage house is sitting on a circular metal base also known as a stilling well. Stilling wells fill with calm water that is equal to the height of the river that is read by sensors inside. This technique has been in use for decades to collect water level data.
The gage house is sitting on a circular metal base also known as a stilling well. Stilling wells fill with calm water that is equal to the height of the river that is read by sensors inside. This technique has been in use for decades to collect water level data.
Malheur Lake
Malheur Lake is shown with turbid water and without emergent vegetation. Snowpack from Steens Mountain (shown in the distance) provides most of the inflow to Malheur Lake.
Malheur Lake is shown with turbid water and without emergent vegetation. Snowpack from Steens Mountain (shown in the distance) provides most of the inflow to Malheur Lake.
Malheur Lake, Oregon
Malheur Lake, a saline lake in eastern Oregon, photographed from a USGS airboat. USGS has been monitoring water quality parameters including temperature, turbidity, and pH in the lake since 2017.
Malheur Lake, a saline lake in eastern Oregon, photographed from a USGS airboat. USGS has been monitoring water quality parameters including temperature, turbidity, and pH in the lake since 2017.
Willamette River near McKenzie River confluence
Gravel bars deposited by the Willamette River. The gravel bar distribution shifts each year with the changing river flows.
Gravel bars deposited by the Willamette River. The gravel bar distribution shifts each year with the changing river flows.
Klamath Straits Drain at Highway 97
Klamath Straits Drain at Highway 97 looking west on February 11th , 2019. Photo taken during routine field work.
Klamath Straits Drain at Highway 97 looking west on February 11th , 2019. Photo taken during routine field work.
Algal Bloom in Willamette River
Algal bloom in the Ross Island Lagoon, Willamette River, Oregon.
Algal bloom in the Ross Island Lagoon, Willamette River, Oregon.
After the Flames talk by Steven Sobieszczyk
USGS hydrologist, Steven Sobieszcyk, on stage at Alberta Rose Theater talking about the science behind the Eagle Creek Fire response.
USGS hydrologist, Steven Sobieszcyk, on stage at Alberta Rose Theater talking about the science behind the Eagle Creek Fire response.