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Lake Sherburn
Lake Sherburn
Lake Sherburn
USGS scientist surveys water levels on the Delaware River while streamflow measurements are made by boat.
USGS scientist surveys water levels on the Delaware River 
USGS scientist surveys water levels on the Delaware River 
USGS scientist surveys water levels on the Delaware River 

USGS scientist surveys water levels on the Delaware River while streamflow measurements are made by boat. These measurements help scientists understand the amount of water and constituents being transported by the river. 

USGS scientist surveys water levels on the Delaware River while streamflow measurements are made by boat. These measurements help scientists understand the amount of water and constituents being transported by the river. 

I-Beam and Sled ADVM Mount 3
I-Beam and Sled ADVM Mount 3
I-Beam and Sled ADVM Mount 3
I-Beam and Sled ADVM Mount 3

A 4" aluminum I-beam is used allow an ADVM to be raised and lowered on a stainless steel sled.  The sled is adjustable for pitch, roll, and heading.

A 4" aluminum I-beam is used allow an ADVM to be raised and lowered on a stainless steel sled.  The sled is adjustable for pitch, roll, and heading.

I-Beam and Sled ADVM Mount 4
I-Beam and Sled ADVM Mount 4
I-Beam and Sled ADVM Mount 4
I-Beam and Sled ADVM Mount 4

Closeup of a stainless steel sled meant to mount on a 4" aluminum I-beam.  The sled is adjustable for pitch, roll, and heading.

Closeup of a stainless steel sled meant to mount on a 4" aluminum I-beam.  The sled is adjustable for pitch, roll, and heading.

Uplooker Sled Mount
Uplooker Sled Mount
Uplooker Sled Mount
Uplooker Sled Mount

A 36" sled and 1.5" pipe is mounted to a 4" aluminum i-beam to allow for retrieval and servicing of an uplooking ADVM from land.

A 36" sled and 1.5" pipe is mounted to a 4" aluminum i-beam to allow for retrieval and servicing of an uplooking ADVM from land.

Uplooker Sled Mount 2
Uplooker Sled Mount 2
Uplooker Sled Mount 2
Uplooker Sled Mount 2

A 36" sled and 1.5" pipe is mounted to a 4" aluminum i-beam to allow for retrieval and servicing of an uplooking ADVM from land.

A 36" sled and 1.5" pipe is mounted to a 4" aluminum i-beam to allow for retrieval and servicing of an uplooking ADVM from land.

Uplooker Sled Mount 3
Uplooker Sled Mount 3
Uplooker Sled Mount 3
Uplooker Sled Mount 3

A 36" sled and 1.5" pipe is mounted to a 4" aluminum i-beam to allow for retrieval and servicing of an uplooking ADVM from land.  The mounting plate allows for adjustment of pitch, roll, and heading.

A 36" sled and 1.5" pipe is mounted to a 4" aluminum i-beam to allow for retrieval and servicing of an uplooking ADVM from land.  The mounting plate allows for adjustment of pitch, roll, and heading.

Uplooker Sled Mount 4
Uplooker Sled Mount 4
Uplooker Sled Mount 4
Uplooker Sled Mount 4

A 36" sled and 1.5" pipe is mounted to a 4" aluminum i-beam to allow for retrieval and servicing of an uplooking ADVM from land.  The mounting plate allows for adjustment of pitch, roll, and heading.

A 36" sled and 1.5" pipe is mounted to a 4" aluminum i-beam to allow for retrieval and servicing of an uplooking ADVM from land.  The mounting plate allows for adjustment of pitch, roll, and heading.

USGS employees operating drone over river in black and white
USGS employees operating drone over river in black and white
USGS employees operating drone over river in black and white
USGS employees operating drone over river in black and white

USGS employees John Fulton - collecting live discharge data,  Josip Adams - operating drone, and Sandy Brosnahan co-piloting and spotting, on a River in Maine.

USGS employees John Fulton - collecting live discharge data,  Josip Adams - operating drone, and Sandy Brosnahan co-piloting and spotting, on a River in Maine.

Chris Bird is making an ADCP measurement with an inflatable kayak
Chris Bird is making an ADCP measurement with an inflatable kayak
Chris Bird is making an ADCP measurement with an inflatable kayak
Chris Bird is making an ADCP measurement with an inflatable kayak

Chris Bird is making an ADCP measurement with an inflatable kayak at streamgage 12211200 Nooksack River at Everson, WA.

Two photos of red well piping in basement of building. In one photo, scientist is preparing to to take water-level measurements.
USGS Groundwater Well Dates Back to 1874 (NWIS Site 430429089230301)
USGS Groundwater Well Dates Back to 1874 (NWIS Site 430429089230301)
USGS Groundwater Well Dates Back to 1874 (NWIS Site 430429089230301)

The first USGS groundwater level measurement recorded in this well is from 1874! The well was originally a flowing artesian well that was used as an active water supply. Routine monitoring began in 1946.

The first USGS groundwater level measurement recorded in this well is from 1874! The well was originally a flowing artesian well that was used as an active water supply. Routine monitoring began in 1946.

Three scientists look at laptop in valley surrounded by rugged mountain terrain
Scientists review fiber-optic distributed temperature sensing (FO-DTS) data in the field
Scientists review fiber-optic distributed temperature sensing (FO-DTS) data in the field
Scientists review fiber-optic distributed temperature sensing (FO-DTS) data in the field

USGS Research Hydrologists Neil Terry and Marty Briggs review fiber-optic distributed temperature sensing (FO-DTS) data with Dale Werkema of the U.S.

USGS technician on a bridge with instruments and laptop
Adding a rapid deployment gauge to track Dorian's surge in Virginia
Adding a rapid deployment gauge to track Dorian's surge in Virginia
Adding a rapid deployment gauge to track Dorian's surge in Virginia

Hydrographer Keith Lambert installing a rapid deployment gage at New Mill Creek at Chesapeake, VA in advance of Hurricane Dorian. Photo: Blake Dudding, USGS September 5, 2019

Hydrographer Keith Lambert installing a rapid deployment gage at New Mill Creek at Chesapeake, VA in advance of Hurricane Dorian. Photo: Blake Dudding, USGS September 5, 2019

Florida waterfront with storm-tide sensor attached to piling
Scientists track Hurricane Dorian effects on Low Country Coast
Scientists track Hurricane Dorian effects on Low Country Coast
Scientists track Hurricane Dorian effects on Low Country Coast

A storm-tide sensor deployed on Florida's Indian River Lagoon, at Indian River Drive in St. Lucie County, on Aug. 30, 2019 in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. NOTE: Though the story is about the Carolinas, the photo is from Florida. No photos of the Carolinas deployment were available at the time this story was published.

A storm-tide sensor deployed on Florida's Indian River Lagoon, at Indian River Drive in St. Lucie County, on Aug. 30, 2019 in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. NOTE: Though the story is about the Carolinas, the photo is from Florida. No photos of the Carolinas deployment were available at the time this story was published.

Scientists operate equipment at groundwater well
USGS Scientists Train on Groundwater Technical Procedures
USGS Scientists Train on Groundwater Technical Procedures
USGS Scientists Train on Groundwater Technical Procedures

USGS scientists never stop learning!

 Scientist lowers electric tape into groundwater well
USGS Scientists Train on Groundwater Technical Procedures
USGS Scientists Train on Groundwater Technical Procedures
USGS Scientists Train on Groundwater Technical Procedures

USGS scientists never stop learning! In this photo USGS Hydrologic Technician Charles Hart (USGS Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science Center) teaches USGS groundwater field personnel about measuring groundwater levels following USGS groundwater field procedures.

USGS scientists never stop learning! In this photo USGS Hydrologic Technician Charles Hart (USGS Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science Center) teaches USGS groundwater field personnel about measuring groundwater levels following USGS groundwater field procedures.

Video capture West Branch Delaware River, Hale Eddy, New York
West Branch Delaware River, Hale Eddy, New video capture
West Branch Delaware River, Hale Eddy, New video capture
West Branch Delaware River, Hale Eddy, New video capture

Live video from USGS 01426500 West Branch Delaware River at Hale Eddy, New York. 

Still frame from a USGS site webcam looking across the Delaware River near Trenton, NJ.
Webcam at USGS streamgage 01463500 Delaware River at Trenton NJ
Webcam at USGS streamgage 01463500 Delaware River at Trenton NJ
Webcam at USGS streamgage 01463500 Delaware River at Trenton NJ

Still frame from a webcam set up at USGS Streamgage 01463500 Delaware River at Trenton NJ. This image was taken on August 19, 2019 at 4:00 pm local time.

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Still frame from a webcam set up at USGS Streamgage 01463500 Delaware River at Trenton NJ. This image was taken on August 19, 2019 at 4:00 pm local time.

Visit the site page to see current video and static images.

A team of 4 USGS scientists drive a hole for installation of a shallow groundwater well.
USGS scientists drive a hole for groundwater well
USGS scientists drive a hole for groundwater well
USGS scientists drive a hole for groundwater well

A team of 4 USGS scientists drive a hole for installation of a shallow groundwater well. These wells help scientists understand the exchange of groundwater and surface water in the Delaware River Basin. 

A team of 4 USGS scientists drive a hole for installation of a shallow groundwater well. These wells help scientists understand the exchange of groundwater and surface water in the Delaware River Basin.