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USGS gaging station on the Sandy River near Mercer, Maine, station 01048000 during winter.

Winter scenery of the Segreganset River at North Dighton, Massachusetts, February 12, 2021.

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423441072170701 MA-ORW63 Winter Groundwater Site Inspection

A downstream view from the bridge during a blizzard, with ice forming on both edges of the river.

The USGS is conducting a study to characterize groundwater and surface water-quality to address the need for a better understanding of nutrient inputs to the coastal waters. The initial focus of the study is on local-scale hydrologic monitoring adjacent to Academy Cove.

Groundwater sampling along the shoreline of Academy Cove, Wickford, Rhode Island, February 9, 2021

The water quality sample is being taken at Saugatuck River near Westport, CT 01209500.

The snowy gage at Indian River, Clinton, CT 01195100 monitoring location.

Field team took advantage of a warmer winter day and stopped on their way between sites to eat a socially distanced lunch at Otter Brook State Park, managed by the Army Corps of Engineers.

U.S. Geological Survey station 01194000, Eight Mile River at North Plain, Connecticut, February 4, 2021.

USGS hydrologic technician sampling at 01208990 Saugatuck River in Redding, CT streamgage location.

Taftville stream​gage (011230695​​) on the Shetucket River, Connecticut during a grey, snowy day​​​.​

Taftville stream​gage (011230695​​) on the Shetucket River, Connecticut during a grey, snowy day​​​.​

Panoramic view of the USGS streamgage 011230695​​ (Shetucket River) surroundings during a grey, snowy day​​​.​

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Scouting Marconi Beach

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North Fork Patapsco River

Bunnel Brook at USGS streamgage 01188000 near Burlington, Connecticut with snow covered banks flowing during the winter.

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Winter Wonderland in Lake Placid, NY

Gage box holding equipment for USGS site 01467200, Delaware River at Penn's Landing at Philadelphia, PA. 

Streamgage location (0110588340) on the Santuit River at Old Kings Road, Barnstable MA.

Lab Manager, Adrian Mann, analyzes pore water samples on an Ion Chromatograph.