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Image: USGS Scientist Prepares to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientist Prepares to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientist Prepares to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientist Prepares to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientist Chris Laveau prepares to measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for deveoping flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

USGS scientist Chris Laveau prepares to measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for deveoping flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.

USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.

USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.

USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.

USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.

USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.

USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.

Image: USGS Shoots Video of Flooding Efforts
USGS Shoots Video of Flooding Efforts
USGS Shoots Video of Flooding Efforts
USGS Shoots Video of Flooding Efforts

USGS public affairs specialist, Jennifer LaVista prepares to shoot video of USGS efforts during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The videos can be viewed at http://www.usgs.gov/homepage/science_features/flooding_march09.asp

USGS public affairs specialist, Jennifer LaVista prepares to shoot video of USGS efforts during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The videos can be viewed at http://www.usgs.gov/homepage/science_features/flooding_march09.asp

Image: USGS Shoots Video of Flooding Efforts
USGS Shoots Video of Flooding Efforts
USGS Shoots Video of Flooding Efforts
USGS Shoots Video of Flooding Efforts

USGS public affairs specialist, Jennifer LaVista prepares to shoot video of USGS efforts during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The videos can be viewed at http://www.usgs.gov/homepage/science_features/flooding_march09.asp

USGS public affairs specialist, Jennifer LaVista prepares to shoot video of USGS efforts during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The videos can be viewed at http://www.usgs.gov/homepage/science_features/flooding_march09.asp