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Water Sampling for PFAS
A USGS scientist wearing black gloves is collecting a sample of tap water from the kitchen sink using small plastic vials to test for PFAS.
Colorado River near Canyonlands National Park
Colorado River outside of Canyonlands National Park, La Sal Mountains in the background.
Colorado River outside of Canyonlands National Park, La Sal Mountains in the background.
April 2021 USGS Active Groundwater Level Network Animation
The USGS Active Groundwater Level Network includes about 20,000 wells that have been measured by the USGS or USGS cooperators at least once within the past 13 months. The animation shows a daily snapshot of water-level statistics in the network for April 2021.
The USGS Active Groundwater Level Network includes about 20,000 wells that have been measured by the USGS or USGS cooperators at least once within the past 13 months. The animation shows a daily snapshot of water-level statistics in the network for April 2021.
Technician Checking a Trap for Salamanders
The Region 1, May 2021 "Honorable Mention #2" Winner (by Jill Fleming)
The Region 1, May 2021 "Honorable Mention #2" Winner (by Jill Fleming)
From Snow to Flow data viz story (carousel)
This illustration is part of the From Snow to Flow data visualization story.
This illustration is part of the From Snow to Flow data visualization story.
Laser Flow in Storm Drain at Hampton Coliseum
The Region 1, April 2021 "Honorable Mention #1" Winner (by Chelsea Delsack)
The Region 1, April 2021 "Honorable Mention #1" Winner (by Chelsea Delsack)
USGS scientist measures groundwater level in irrigation well
In this photo, USGS scientist Julia David is taking field notes while out measuring groundwater levels in an irrigation well in the Walla Walla River Basin in April 2021.
In this photo, USGS scientist Julia David is taking field notes while out measuring groundwater levels in an irrigation well in the Walla Walla River Basin in April 2021.
Shelton Produced Water Field Sampling
The Region 1, April 2021 "Honorable Mention #2" Winner (by Bonnie McDevitt)
The Region 1, April 2021 "Honorable Mention #2" Winner (by Bonnie McDevitt)
Mooring Recovery in Cape Cod Bay, MA
The Region 1, April 2021 "USGS at Work" Winner (by Alex Olson)
The Region 1, April 2021 "USGS at Work" Winner (by Alex Olson)
Latimer Brook High Flow
A long exposure shot shows the flow and direction of water through the gage pool during a high-flow event in April 2021. Looking upstream you can see the staff plate and a felled tree which is not impacting flow.
A long exposure shot shows the flow and direction of water through the gage pool during a high-flow event in April 2021. Looking upstream you can see the staff plate and a felled tree which is not impacting flow.
March 2021 USGS Active Groundwater Level Network Animation
The USGS Active Groundwater Level Network includes about 20,000 wells that have been measured by the USGS or USGS cooperators at least once within the past 13 months. The animation shows snapshots of water-level statistics in the network during March 2021.
The USGS Active Groundwater Level Network includes about 20,000 wells that have been measured by the USGS or USGS cooperators at least once within the past 13 months. The animation shows snapshots of water-level statistics in the network during March 2021.
Lost Creek Cave
Floodwaters draining into the mouth of Lost Creek Cave, Lost Creek State Natural Area, Tennessee
Floodwaters draining into the mouth of Lost Creek Cave, Lost Creek State Natural Area, Tennessee
North Inlet CO
East Troublesome burned area, Colorado, 5 months. The area is snowy and frozen, but the trees around it are dark and burnt.
East Troublesome burned area, Colorado, 5 months. The area is snowy and frozen, but the trees around it are dark and burnt.
Water Quality of San Francisco Bay Phytoplankton Net
USGS scientist sampling phytoplankton with a net in San Francisco Bay.
USGS scientist sampling phytoplankton with a net in San Francisco Bay.
Thermal infrared camera at Neversink River in Claryville, New York
Thermal infrared camera used to monitor temperature on the surface of the Neversink River at Claryville, New York, USGS streamgage site 01435000. This camera was installed to enable USGS to better understand groundwater discharge into the River over time.
Thermal infrared camera used to monitor temperature on the surface of the Neversink River at Claryville, New York, USGS streamgage site 01435000. This camera was installed to enable USGS to better understand groundwater discharge into the River over time.
Measuring streamflow on the Ogden River near Hunstville, Utah
USGS hydrologist Adam Birken prepares to measure streamflow on the South Fork of the Ogden River near Hunstville, Utah. This streamgage has been monitoring water levels and flow since March 21, 1921, making it one of 25 centennial gauges in Utah.
USGS hydrologist Adam Birken prepares to measure streamflow on the South Fork of the Ogden River near Hunstville, Utah. This streamgage has been monitoring water levels and flow since March 21, 1921, making it one of 25 centennial gauges in Utah.
Chart recorder similar to one installed inside a centennial streamgage
This is a chart recorder similar to the one installed inside the USGS streamgage on the South Fork of the Ogden River in 1921.
This is a chart recorder similar to the one installed inside the USGS streamgage on the South Fork of the Ogden River in 1921.
USGS hydrologist conducts equipment maintenance at streamgage
USGS hydrologist Adam Birken conducts equipment maintenance at the USGS streamgage on the South Fork of the Ogden River near Hunstville, Utah. This streamgage has been monitoring water levels and flow since March 21, 1921, making it one of 25 centennial gauges in Utah.
USGS hydrologist Adam Birken conducts equipment maintenance at the USGS streamgage on the South Fork of the Ogden River near Hunstville, Utah. This streamgage has been monitoring water levels and flow since March 21, 1921, making it one of 25 centennial gauges in Utah.
Cleaning and inspecting water height reference staff at streamgage
USGS hydrologist Adam Birken cleans and inspects the water height reference staff at the USGS streamgage site on the South Fork of the Ogden River near Hunstville, Utah. This streamgage has been monitoring water levels and flow since March 21, 1921, making it one of 25 centennial gauges in Utah.
USGS hydrologist Adam Birken cleans and inspects the water height reference staff at the USGS streamgage site on the South Fork of the Ogden River near Hunstville, Utah. This streamgage has been monitoring water levels and flow since March 21, 1921, making it one of 25 centennial gauges in Utah.
Utah Gauge Celebrates 100 Years of Monitoring Streamflow
A U.S. Geological Survey streamgage near Hunstville, Utah is celebrating 100 years of monitoring streamflow on the south fork of the Ogden River. The streamgage has been monitoring water levels and flow since March 21, 1921, making it one of 25 centennial gauges in Utah.
A U.S. Geological Survey streamgage near Hunstville, Utah is celebrating 100 years of monitoring streamflow on the south fork of the Ogden River. The streamgage has been monitoring water levels and flow since March 21, 1921, making it one of 25 centennial gauges in Utah.
Utah Gauge Celebrates 100 Years of Monitoring Streamflow
A U.S. Geological Survey streamgage near Hunstville, Utah is celebrating 100 years of monitoring streamflow on the south fork of the Ogden River. The streamgage has been monitoring water levels and flow since March 21, 1921, making it one of 25 centennial gauges in Utah.
A U.S. Geological Survey streamgage near Hunstville, Utah is celebrating 100 years of monitoring streamflow on the south fork of the Ogden River. The streamgage has been monitoring water levels and flow since March 21, 1921, making it one of 25 centennial gauges in Utah.