USGS water data expert Garret Welsh measures water flow in the pouring rain at the Straight River near Faribault, Minnesota. This measurement recorded the 6th highest flow in the station's 59-year history, highlighting the severity of current flood conditions. Such data is crucial for emergency managers and forecasters to protect communities at risk.
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USGS water data expert Garret Welsh measures water flow in the pouring rain at the Straight River near Faribault, Minnesota. This measurement recorded the 6th highest flow in the station's 59-year history, highlighting the severity of current flood conditions. Such data is crucial for emergency managers and forecasters to protect communities at risk.
![Two scientists in bright yellow rain coats prepare sampling equipment outdoors on early spring day](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/OKT%20Crew%20%281%29_0.jpg?itok=Qpmdo9jb)
Physical Scientist James Romano and Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter prepare equipment for a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Physical Scientist James Romano and Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter prepare equipment for a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
![Three scientists in bright yellow rain coats prepare sampling equipment outdoors in early spring](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/OKT%20Crew%20%282%29.jpg?itok=O53pyhmf)
Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter, Physical Scientists Kathryn Johncock and James Romano and set up equipment for a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter, Physical Scientists Kathryn Johncock and James Romano and set up equipment for a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
![Scientist in bright yellow rain coat holds a column containing a net and water flowing out of copper flow meter](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/OKT%20Crew%20%283%29.jpg?itok=pSszvuF8)
Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter holds the column containing the net and water flowing out of the copper flow meter during a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter holds the column containing the net and water flowing out of the copper flow meter during a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
![A blue-gloved hand holds a small net with debris in the bottom](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/OKT-W-12%20Net.jpg?itok=CBRg_nRl)
The field deployed net containing debris after pumping 400 gallons of stream water through the microplastic sampling system in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The field deployed net containing debris after pumping 400 gallons of stream water through the microplastic sampling system in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
![A blue-gloved hand holds a glass jar containing water and microplastic debris in front of a window](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/OKT-W-12%20Sample_1.jpg?itok=twkHv6R7)
A sampling jar contains debris found in a sampling net after being rinsed thoroughly during a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At this point the sample is ready to be shipped to the lab for analysis.
A sampling jar contains debris found in a sampling net after being rinsed thoroughly during a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At this point the sample is ready to be shipped to the lab for analysis.
Videos
USGS Upper Midwest Water Science Center hydrologist Laura Hubbard navigates between hundreds of spawning sockeye salmon as she filters water to detect avian influenza virus at Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.
USGS Upper Midwest Water Science Center hydrologist Laura Hubbard navigates between hundreds of spawning sockeye salmon as she filters water to detect avian influenza virus at Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.
![Southern Wisconsin Airborne Electromagnetic Survey 2022 Helicopter towing large hoop over snow covered ground, technician for scale](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/AEMhelicopter.jpg?itok=XqDgr6Jm)
Low-flying helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. In March 2022, a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of southeast and southwest Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Low-flying helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. In March 2022, a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of southeast and southwest Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
![Northeast Wisconsin Airborne Electromagnetic Survey 2021 - Panoramic view of equipment on ground Geophysical survey hoop resting on snowy ground](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/20210128_103336.jpg?itok=O5gA1HtE)
Northeast Wisconsin Airborne Electromagnetic Survey 2021 - Panoramic view of equipment on ground
linkGeophysical equipment loop for electromagnetic survey on ground prior to liftoff by helicopter. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
Northeast Wisconsin Airborne Electromagnetic Survey 2021 - Panoramic view of equipment on ground
linkGeophysical equipment loop for electromagnetic survey on ground prior to liftoff by helicopter. In January 2021 a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of northeastern Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.
![Monitoring Stormwater and Green Infrastructure (Gary City Hall, Ind.)](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/youtube-83olKiPF0FU.jpg?itok=bfjJJLws)
This time-lapse video shows the construction of the new Gary City Hall parking lot and rain garden in Gary, Indiana. The City of Gary is utilizing green infrastructure in their redevelopment projects in the hopes of reducing the amount stormwater runoff that enters their storm-sewer system and, eventually, Lake Michigan.
This time-lapse video shows the construction of the new Gary City Hall parking lot and rain garden in Gary, Indiana. The City of Gary is utilizing green infrastructure in their redevelopment projects in the hopes of reducing the amount stormwater runoff that enters their storm-sewer system and, eventually, Lake Michigan.
![Edge-of-Field Monitoring Using Depth-Integrated Sample Arm (DISA)](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/youtube-t7eRnyygTlw.jpg?itok=JmDSwQWG)
During edge-of-field monitoring of an agricultural field runoff event, a depth-integrated sample arm (DISA) is used to take a water sample at the same time a traditional water sample is taken from an intake located at the bottom of the H-flume exit, where the water is assumed to be completely mixed.
During edge-of-field monitoring of an agricultural field runoff event, a depth-integrated sample arm (DISA) is used to take a water sample at the same time a traditional water sample is taken from an intake located at the bottom of the H-flume exit, where the water is assumed to be completely mixed.
![Dave Krabbenhoft discusses his career of mercury research](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/video/youtube-0nrHL0xUPls.jpg?itok=j2FpzmFj)
Dave Krabbenhoft discusses the history of his 28-year career at the USGS.
Dave Krabbenhoft discusses the history of his 28-year career at the USGS.
Webcams
![Time lapse video of webcam pointed at surface of stream from side, for fish monitoring](https://usgs-nims-images.s3.amazonaws.com/overlay/WI_KK16th_SIDEVIEW/WI_KK16th_SIDEVIEW_newest.jpg)
Webcam for fish observation at streamgage 11111111, Kinnickinnic River at 16th Street at Milwaukee, WI: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/11111111/
Webcam for fish observation at streamgage 11111111, Kinnickinnic River at 16th Street at Milwaukee, WI: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/11111111/
![Time lapse video of webcam pointed directly down at surface of stream for fish monitoring](https://usgs-nims-images.s3.amazonaws.com/overlay/WI_KK16th_DOWN_LOOKING/WI_KK16th_DOWN_LOOKING_newest.jpg)
Webcam for fish observation at streamgage 11111111, Kinnickinnic River at 16th Street at Milwaukee, WI: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/11111111/
Webcam for fish observation at streamgage 11111111, Kinnickinnic River at 16th Street at Milwaukee, WI: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/11111111/
![Black and white webcam image pointed down to surface of stream for fish observation](https://usgs-nims-images.s3.amazonaws.com/overlay/WI_Little_Menomonee_River_near_Freistadt_FISH_CAMERA/WI_Little_Menomonee_River_near_Freistadt_FISH_CAMERA_newest.jpg)
Webcam for fish observation at streamgage 04087050, Little Menomonee River near Freistadt, Wisconsin: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/04087050/
Webcam for fish observation at streamgage 04087050, Little Menomonee River near Freistadt, Wisconsin: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/04087050/
![Color webcam image pointed to surface of stream for fish observation](https://usgs-nims-images.s3.amazonaws.com/overlay/WI_Menomonee_River_at_Wauwatosa_ABOVE_WATER_FISH_CAMERA/WI_Menomonee_River_at_Wauwatosa_ABOVE_WATER_FISH_CAMERA_newest.jpg)
Webcam for fish observation at streamgage 04087120, Menomonee River at Wauwatosa, Wisconsin: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/04087120/
Webcam for fish observation at streamgage 04087120, Menomonee River at Wauwatosa, Wisconsin: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/04087120/
![Time lapse video of webcam pointed at surface of stream for fish monitoring](https://usgs-nims-images.s3.amazonaws.com/overlay/WI_Underwood_Creek_at_Wauwatosa_ABOVE_WATER_FISH_CAMERA/WI_Underwood_Creek_at_Wauwatosa_ABOVE_WATER_FISH_CAMERA_newest.jpg)
Webcam for fish observation at streamgage 04087088, Underwood Creek at Wauwatosa, Wisconsin: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/04087088/
Webcam for fish observation at streamgage 04087088, Underwood Creek at Wauwatosa, Wisconsin: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/04087088/
![Closeup view of a river, rocky areas on either side.](https://usgs-nims-images.s3.amazonaws.com/overlay/WI_Little_Menomonee_River_near_Freistadt/WI_Little_Menomonee_River_near_Freistadt_newest.jpg)
Webcam at streamgage at Little Menomonee River near Freistadt, Wisconsin. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/04087050/
Webcam at streamgage at Little Menomonee River near Freistadt, Wisconsin. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/04087050/