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Two maps of Chesapeake Bay watershed and line graph below maps. Left: Predicted median annual SC. Right: SC departure class.
Diagram showing predicted median annual specific conductance (SC) for all modeled stream reaches in the Chesapeake Bay watershed
Diagram showing predicted median annual specific conductance (SC) for all modeled stream reaches in the Chesapeake Bay watershed
Diagram showing predicted median annual specific conductance (SC) for all modeled stream reaches in the Chesapeake Bay watershed

(a) Predicted median annual specific conductance (SC) for all modeled stream reaches in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (CBW) for the 2014–2016 time period. (b) SC departure classes for the 2014–2016 time period. (c) Percent of the modeled CBW area in each of the departure classes over the four time periods.

(a) Predicted median annual specific conductance (SC) for all modeled stream reaches in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (CBW) for the 2014–2016 time period. (b) SC departure classes for the 2014–2016 time period. (c) Percent of the modeled CBW area in each of the departure classes over the four time periods.

USGS National Water Dashboard Map of River Flooding in Georgia and Western Carolinas from Tropical Storm Helene
River Flooding from Tropical Storm Helene
River Flooding from Tropical Storm Helene
River Flooding from Tropical Storm Helene

USGS National Water Dashboard Map of River Flooding in Georgia and Western Carolinas from Tropical Storm Helene

USGS National Water Dashboard Map of River Flooding in Georgia and Western Carolinas from Tropical Storm Helene

A man with a lifejacket is standing on a bridge, holding a rope attached to orange science equipment in the river below.
USGS Responds to Tropical Storm Debby in Georgia
USGS Responds to Tropical Storm Debby in Georgia
USGS Responds to Tropical Storm Debby in Georgia

Andrew Robinson, a USGS hydrological technician, is making a measurement at Ebenezer Creek at Springfield, GA. This site number is 02198690. (Photo by Andrew Robinson, USGS.)

Andrew Robinson, a USGS hydrological technician, is making a measurement at Ebenezer Creek at Springfield, GA. This site number is 02198690. (Photo by Andrew Robinson, USGS.)

A man in a green shirt is building a gauge for rapid deployment. The gauge is a large black box, sitting on a workbench.
USGS response to Tropical Storm Debby in Georgia
USGS response to Tropical Storm Debby in Georgia
USGS response to Tropical Storm Debby in Georgia

Drew Robinson, a USGS hydrological technician, is putting a Rapid Deployment Gauge together for the Georgia Department of Transportation on Wednesday, August 7. He built the RDG and deployed it in Statesboro in the early evening. That RDG was used to help the local community experiencing bad floods on Lotts Creek.

Drew Robinson, a USGS hydrological technician, is putting a Rapid Deployment Gauge together for the Georgia Department of Transportation on Wednesday, August 7. He built the RDG and deployed it in Statesboro in the early evening. That RDG was used to help the local community experiencing bad floods on Lotts Creek.

A man in a bright yellow waterproof vest and baseball cap, secures some technical equipment to metal boxes over water.
U.S. Geological Survey responds to Tropical Storm Debby in South Carolina
U.S. Geological Survey responds to Tropical Storm Debby in South Carolina
U.S. Geological Survey responds to Tropical Storm Debby in South Carolina

U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technician Graham Murray installs a rapid deployment gauge Aug. 6, 2024 at Big Reedy Creek near Latta, South Carolina, to measure floodwaters in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby. (USGS photo). 

U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technician Graham Murray installs a rapid deployment gauge Aug. 6, 2024 at Big Reedy Creek near Latta, South Carolina, to measure floodwaters in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby. (USGS photo). 

orange glow of lava from Kīlauea seen in the dark
Glow from the eruption of Kīlauea volcano - June 3, 2024
Glow from the eruption of Kīlauea volcano - June 3, 2024
Glow from the eruption of Kīlauea volcano - June 3, 2024

The glow from the eruption of Kīlauea volcano, visible from Volcano House in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park during the early morning hours of June 3. Image courtesy of Volcano House. 

The glow from the eruption of Kīlauea volcano, visible from Volcano House in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park during the early morning hours of June 3. Image courtesy of Volcano House. 

Videos

What Does a USGS Hydrologic Technician Do to Inspect Streamgages?
What Does a USGS Hydrologic Technician Do to Inspect Streamgages?
What Does a USGS Hydrologic Technician Do to Inspect Streamgages?

What do USGS Hydrologic Technicians do on the job? This video features two Hydrologic Technicians from the South Atlantic Water Science Center sharing how they inspect streamgages, which is an integral part of a Hydrologic Technician's work. This video was sponsored by the USGS Hydrologic Data Advisory Committee.
 

What do USGS Hydrologic Technicians do on the job? This video features two Hydrologic Technicians from the South Atlantic Water Science Center sharing how they inspect streamgages, which is an integral part of a Hydrologic Technician's work. This video was sponsored by the USGS Hydrologic Data Advisory Committee.
 

USGS hydrologists respond to historic hurricane season
USGS hydrologists respond to historic hurricane season
USGS hydrologists respond to historic hurricane season

Throughout the historically active 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season,USGS hydrologists have been working quickly to collect vital flood and streamflow information in impacted areas.

Throughout the historically active 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season,USGS hydrologists have been working quickly to collect vital flood and streamflow information in impacted areas.

Establishing a Permanent Measuring Point and Reference Marks at a Well
Establishing a Permanent Measuring Point and Reference Marks at a Well
Establishing a Permanent Measuring Point and Reference Marks at a Well

This video demonstrates how to establish permanent reference points and markers at a well site.
 

Measuring Total Well Depth Using a Steel Tape - YouTube
Measuring Total Well Depth Using a Steel Tape - YouTube
Measuring Total Well Depth Using a Steel Tape - YouTube

This video demonstrates how to measure total well depth below land surface using a weighted, graduated steel tape.

USGS Live Video on Hurricane Matthew
USGS Live Video on Hurricane Matthew
USGS Live Video on Hurricane Matthew

This was a Facebook Live Video conducted with USGS Hydrologist, Brian McCallum from the South Atlantic Water Science Center in Norcross, GA. The original URL for this Facebook Live video is at: https://www.facebook.com/USGeologicalSurvey/videos/1179388798773768/

This was a Facebook Live Video conducted with USGS Hydrologist, Brian McCallum from the South Atlantic Water Science Center in Norcross, GA. The original URL for this Facebook Live video is at: https://www.facebook.com/USGeologicalSurvey/videos/1179388798773768/

Shale Baseline Sampling of Groundwater in North Carolina
Shale Baseline Sampling of Groundwater in North Carolina
Shale Baseline Sampling of Groundwater in North Carolina

Melinda Chapman and Sharon Fitzgerald discuss the U.S. Geological Survey groundwater sampling program to characterize water-suppy well water quality in the area of North Carolina with potential for shale gas production.

Melinda Chapman and Sharon Fitzgerald discuss the U.S. Geological Survey groundwater sampling program to characterize water-suppy well water quality in the area of North Carolina with potential for shale gas production.

Audio

USGS
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
Responding to Hurricanes, Floods and Droughts in North Carolina
Responding to Hurricanes, Floods and Droughts in North Carolina
USGS
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
Responding to Hurricanes, Floods and Droughts in North Carolina

North Carolina, like many years before, is responding to flooding in the East and drought in the West. Holly Weyers, USGS North Carolina Water Science Center Director, discusses these extreme events.

North Carolina, like many years before, is responding to flooding in the East and drought in the West. Holly Weyers, USGS North Carolina Water Science Center Director, discusses these extreme events.

USGS
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Water Activities in South Carolina - Update
USGS Water Activities in South Carolina - Update
USGS
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Water Activities in South Carolina - Update

An update on USGS Water activities in South Carolina as SC Water Science Center Director Eric Strom is interviewed by SC Public Radio ‘Your Day’ host, Donna London.

An update on USGS Water activities in South Carolina as SC Water Science Center Director Eric Strom is interviewed by SC Public Radio ‘Your Day’ host, Donna London.

USGS
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Hydrologic Investigation of West Africa's Congo River (part 3)
USGS Hydrologic Investigation of West Africa's Congo River (part 3)
USGS
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Hydrologic Investigation of West Africa's Congo River (part 3)

USGS South Carolina Water Science Center Data Chief, John Shelton in a special hydrologic expedition down the Congo River, West Africa. Part three of the three part episode, reveals a hydrologic data set that changed the world record books.

USGS South Carolina Water Science Center Data Chief, John Shelton in a special hydrologic expedition down the Congo River, West Africa. Part three of the three part episode, reveals a hydrologic data set that changed the world record books.

USGS CoreCast
USGS CoreCast Series
USGS CoreCast Series
Groundwater Awareness Week is March 6-12
Groundwater Awareness Week is March 6-12
USGS CoreCast
USGS CoreCast Series
USGS CoreCast Series
Groundwater Awareness Week is March 6-12

Groundwater is not a single vast pool of underground water; rather, it is contained within a variety of aquifer systems. Each of these aquifers has its own set of questions and challenges.

Groundwater is not a single vast pool of underground water; rather, it is contained within a variety of aquifer systems. Each of these aquifers has its own set of questions and challenges.

USGS
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Hydrologic Investigation of West Africa's Congo River (part two)
USGS Hydrologic Investigation of West Africa's Congo River (part two)
USGS
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Hydrologic Investigation of West Africa's Congo River (part two)

USGS South Carolina Water Science Center Data Chief, John Shelton in a special hydrologic expedition down West Africa's Congo River. In part two of this three part episode John describes the trials and tribulations of data collection on the Congo River.

USGS South Carolina Water Science Center Data Chief, John Shelton in a special hydrologic expedition down West Africa's Congo River. In part two of this three part episode John describes the trials and tribulations of data collection on the Congo River.

USGS
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
GEOSMIN in South Carolina Water's, What is it?
GEOSMIN in South Carolina Water's, What is it?
USGS
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
GEOSMIN in South Carolina Water's, What is it?

USGS Water Quality Specialist Celeste Journey discusses Geosmin. What is it? What
causes it? and Will it harm you?

USGS Water Quality Specialist Celeste Journey discusses Geosmin. What is it? What
causes it? and Will it harm you?

Webcams

Latest image of Crooked Creek, Bennettsville, SC
Crooked Creek Below N Marlboro ST at Bennettsville, SC (021305805)
Crooked Creek Below N Marlboro ST at Bennettsville, SC (021305805)
Crooked Creek Below N Marlboro ST at Bennettsville, SC (021305805)

We have installed a webcam at Crooked Creek, N. Marlboro St, Bennettsville to allow you to view the current conditions.

We have installed a webcam at Crooked Creek, N. Marlboro St, Bennettsville to allow you to view the current conditions.

Latest image from Little Hope Creek at Seneca Place, Charlotte, NC
Little Hope Creek at Seneca Place, Charlotte, NC (02146470)
Little Hope Creek at Seneca Place, Charlotte, NC (02146470)
Little Hope Creek at Seneca Place, Charlotte, NC (02146470)

We have installed a webcam at Little Hope Creek at Seneca Place, Charlotte, NC to allow you to view the current conditions.

We have installed a webcam at Little Hope Creek at Seneca Place, Charlotte, NC to allow you to view the current conditions.

Latest image of South Buffalo Creek, near Pomona, NC
South Buffalo Creek NR Pomona, Greensboro, NC (02094659)
South Buffalo Creek NR Pomona, Greensboro, NC (02094659)
South Buffalo Creek NR Pomona, Greensboro, NC (02094659)

We have installed a webcam at South Buffalo Creek, Pomona, NC to allow you to view the current conditions.

We have installed a webcam at South Buffalo Creek, Pomona, NC to allow you to view the current conditions.

Latest image at Briar Creek at Providence Road, Charlotte, NC
Briar Creek at Providence Road, Charlotte, NC (02146449)
Briar Creek at Providence Road, Charlotte, NC (02146449)
Briar Creek at Providence Road, Charlotte, NC (02146449)

We have installed a webcam at Briar Creek at Providence Road, Charlotte, NC to allow you to view the current conditions.

We have installed a webcam at Briar Creek at Providence Road, Charlotte, NC to allow you to view the current conditions.

Latest image from Briar Creek at Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC
Briar Creek at Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC (0214642825)
Briar Creek at Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC (0214642825)
Briar Creek at Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC (0214642825)

We have installed a webcam at Briar Creek at Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC to allow you to view the current conditions.

We have installed a webcam at Briar Creek at Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC to allow you to view the current conditions.

Latest image at McMullen Creek at Lincrest Place at Charlotte, NC
McMullen Creek at Lincrest Place, Charlotte, NC (0214668150)
McMullen Creek at Lincrest Place, Charlotte, NC (0214668150)
McMullen Creek at Lincrest Place, Charlotte, NC (0214668150)

We have installed a webcam at McMullen Creek at Lincrest Place, Charlotte, NC to allow you to view the current conditions.

We have installed a webcam at McMullen Creek at Lincrest Place, Charlotte, NC to allow you to view the current conditions.

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