Entrance for the Urbana, IL office of the Central Midwest Water Science Center. Located in the North deck parking garage on the University of Illinois campus. Entrance is on east side of building; address 405 N Goodwin Ave, Urbana, IL 6180. Contact office for visitor parking information at 217-328-8747.
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Central Midwest Water Science Center Urbana, IL office entrance
Entrance for the Urbana, IL office of the Central Midwest Water Science Center. Located in the North deck parking garage on the University of Illinois campus. Entrance is on east side of building; address 405 N Goodwin Ave, Urbana, IL 6180. Contact office for visitor parking information at 217-328-8747.
Huron River at Milan, OH - low flow
Huron River at Milan, OH - low flow
Huron River at Milan, OH - low flow
Coastal Drainage Basins, San Diego County, California
Coastal drainage basins and locations of realtime sites in San Diego County, California. Local features include the San Dieguito River Basin, San Diego River Basin, Sweetwater River Basin, and Otay River Basin.
Coastal drainage basins and locations of realtime sites in San Diego County, California. Local features include the San Dieguito River Basin, San Diego River Basin, Sweetwater River Basin, and Otay River Basin.
This image shows an area of greenish fume (near top of photo) east of the water
This image shows an area of greenish fume (near top of photo) east of the water pond (center) at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u. This fume could suggest another emerging area of ponded water, but this has not yet been confirmed. HVO continues to closely monitor the area, and will report any significant changes.
This image shows an area of greenish fume (near top of photo) east of the water pond (center) at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u. This fume could suggest another emerging area of ponded water, but this has not yet been confirmed. HVO continues to closely monitor the area, and will report any significant changes.
While making observations today, HVO geologists noted a koa‘e kea (white-t
While making observations today, HVO geologists noted a koa‘e kea (white-tailed tropicbird) gliding across the ponded water at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u. The bird is visible in the top left quarter of the photo. USGS photo by M. Patrick, 08/03/2019.
While making observations today, HVO geologists noted a koa‘e kea (white-tailed tropicbird) gliding across the ponded water at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u. The bird is visible in the top left quarter of the photo. USGS photo by M. Patrick, 08/03/2019.
Aquifer testing in Wet Mountain Valley, Colorado
Photo of equipment for slug test at aquifer testing site in Colorado. The Rocky Mountains are visible in the background.
Photo of equipment for slug test at aquifer testing site in Colorado. The Rocky Mountains are visible in the background.
Passing Longnose Sucker through an Imaging Device
Researcher Scott Miehls places a fish into an imaging system being tested as part of efforts to identify and selectively pass fish up- and down-stream of barriers. This photo was taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Researcher Scott Miehls places a fish into an imaging system being tested as part of efforts to identify and selectively pass fish up- and down-stream of barriers. This photo was taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hill at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area 9 Months After Fire
Vegetation has begun to regrow in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area 9 months after summer 2018's Carr Fire near Redding, California, where USGS WERC researchers are studying fire impacts, post-fire vegetation recovery, and post-fire erosion and debris flows.
Vegetation has begun to regrow in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area 9 months after summer 2018's Carr Fire near Redding, California, where USGS WERC researchers are studying fire impacts, post-fire vegetation recovery, and post-fire erosion and debris flows.
Hillside at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area 9 Months After Fire
Vegetation has begun to regrow in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area 9 months after summer 2018's Carr Fire near Redding, California, where USGS WERC researchers are studying fire impacts, post-fire vegetation recovery, and post-fire erosion and debris flows.
Vegetation has begun to regrow in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area 9 months after summer 2018's Carr Fire near Redding, California, where USGS WERC researchers are studying fire impacts, post-fire vegetation recovery, and post-fire erosion and debris flows.
Landscape at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area 9 Months After Fire
Vegetation has begun to regrow in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area 9 months after summer 2018's Carr Fire near Redding, California, where USGS WERC researchers are studying fire impacts, post-fire vegetation recovery, and post-fire erosion and debris flows.
Vegetation has begun to regrow in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area 9 months after summer 2018's Carr Fire near Redding, California, where USGS WERC researchers are studying fire impacts, post-fire vegetation recovery, and post-fire erosion and debris flows.
Landscape at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area 9 Months After Fire
Vegetation has begun to regrow in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area 9 months after summer 2018's Carr Fire near Redding, California, where USGS WERC researchers are studying fire impacts, post-fire vegetation recovery, and post-fire erosion and debris flows.
Vegetation has begun to regrow in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area 9 months after summer 2018's Carr Fire near Redding, California, where USGS WERC researchers are studying fire impacts, post-fire vegetation recovery, and post-fire erosion and debris flows.
Small pond of water in Halema‘uma‘u as viewed from the caldera rim
The water pond deep within Halema‘uma‘u is impossible to see from most areas along the rim of Kīlauea's caldera. But one potential viewpoint on the rim was examined today by HVO geologists, who were able to see the small pond of water at the bottom of the crater, despite poor weather and fleeting views through fog.
The water pond deep within Halema‘uma‘u is impossible to see from most areas along the rim of Kīlauea's caldera. But one potential viewpoint on the rim was examined today by HVO geologists, who were able to see the small pond of water at the bottom of the crater, despite poor weather and fleeting views through fog.
Uninhabited aerial system (UAS), drone, in flight
A uninhabited aerial system (UAS), a drone, flies above avalanche terrain to collect imagery used for avalanche studies.
A uninhabited aerial system (UAS), a drone, flies above avalanche terrain to collect imagery used for avalanche studies.
USGS hydro tech taking measurement during major flood
Andrew Clark is measuring the overflow section of a major flood at the Little Arkansas River near Sedgwick, Kansas USGS stream gage 07144100.
Andrew Clark is measuring the overflow section of a major flood at the Little Arkansas River near Sedgwick, Kansas USGS stream gage 07144100.
Conducting geologic mapping at Coot Hill in the Adirondacks, NY
NER May 2019 USGS at Work
Greg Walsh collects data on Coot Hill while conducting geologic mapping in the Adirondacks, NY
NER May 2019 USGS at Work
Greg Walsh collects data on Coot Hill while conducting geologic mapping in the Adirondacks, NY
Congressman Charlie Crist visits the SPCMSC
On May 6, 2019, Congressman Charlie Crist (13th district, FL) and Operations and Outreach Director Mr. Kendrick Lewis will visit the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (SPCMSC). Congressman Crist requested this visit because he is interested to learn more about the Center and to discuss needs/priorities that we may have.
On May 6, 2019, Congressman Charlie Crist (13th district, FL) and Operations and Outreach Director Mr. Kendrick Lewis will visit the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (SPCMSC). Congressman Crist requested this visit because he is interested to learn more about the Center and to discuss needs/priorities that we may have.
Littlefield Creek middle study site
Littlefield Creek middle study site
Littlefield Creek middle study site
USGS tests drone-based ground-penetrating radar
USGS hydrographers collect tens of thousands of streamflow measurements every year. In-water work by personnel is one of the most dangerous aspects of USGS hydrologic studies, especially during high-flow conditions. In May 2019, USGS continued testing of a light-weight, self-contained ground-penetrating radar (GPR) system that can be mounted on a small drone.
USGS hydrographers collect tens of thousands of streamflow measurements every year. In-water work by personnel is one of the most dangerous aspects of USGS hydrologic studies, especially during high-flow conditions. In May 2019, USGS continued testing of a light-weight, self-contained ground-penetrating radar (GPR) system that can be mounted on a small drone.
USGS scuba diver on coral reef in Dry Tortugas National Park, FL, USA
The U.S. Geological Survey is conducting research to guide the recovery of the threatened Elkhorn coral, Acropora palmata, in Dry Tortugas National Park and throughout the western Atlantic.
The U.S. Geological Survey is conducting research to guide the recovery of the threatened Elkhorn coral, Acropora palmata, in Dry Tortugas National Park and throughout the western Atlantic.
Sea Lamprey Traps Black Mallard River
USGS Research Scientist Scott Miehls sets traps on bottom of the Black Mallard River, 2019
USGS Research Scientist Scott Miehls sets traps on bottom of the Black Mallard River, 2019
Yellow Creek near Oak Grove, IN
Yellow Creek near Oak Grove, IN - high flow measurement
Yellow Creek near Oak Grove, IN - high flow measurement