Trent Watts, a USGS hydrologic technician, uses an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler to measure the amount of water flowing in Perkiomen Creek in Graterford, Pennsylvania, on December 18. USGS photo by Cameron Ensor.
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Trent Watts, a USGS hydrologic technician, uses an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler to measure the amount of water flowing in Perkiomen Creek in Graterford, Pennsylvania, on December 18. USGS photo by Cameron Ensor.
The streets of Hallowell, Maine, were flooded following heavy rains that hit New England and most of the East Coast, December 18, 2023. USGS photo by Glenn Hodgkins
The streets of Hallowell, Maine, were flooded following heavy rains that hit New England and most of the East Coast, December 18, 2023. USGS photo by Glenn Hodgkins
Photo taken in Hallowell, Maine on December 19, 2023, following a powerful rainstorm.
Photo taken in Hallowell, Maine on December 19, 2023, following a powerful rainstorm.
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood following a powerful rainstorm. Vicinity of the USGS streamgage 01031500, Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on December 19, 2023.
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood following a powerful rainstorm. Vicinity of the USGS streamgage 01031500, Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on December 19, 2023.
USGS Scientist makes a gage inspection during the rain event at Nepaug River near Nepaug, Connecticut - 01187800. The 1800 cubic feet per second (CFS) measured during the powerful rainstorm was the highest measurement on record to date, according to provisional data.
USGS Scientist makes a gage inspection during the rain event at Nepaug River near Nepaug, Connecticut - 01187800. The 1800 cubic feet per second (CFS) measured during the powerful rainstorm was the highest measurement on record to date, according to provisional data.
The break room in the Connecticut Office has two walls of windows that bring in a lot of natural light.
The break room in the Connecticut Office has two walls of windows that bring in a lot of natural light.
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The New England Water Science Center Connecticut Office is located on the campus of Goodwin University at 339 Main Street in East Hartford.
The New England Water Science Center Connecticut Office is located on the campus of Goodwin University at 339 Main Street in East Hartford.
The New England Water Science Center's Connecticut office has a spacious three-door garage.
The New England Water Science Center's Connecticut office has a spacious three-door garage.
A view of the Neponset River in Canton, Massachusetts, near a 01105554 USGS streamgage at Greenlodge Street.
A view of the Neponset River in Canton, Massachusetts, near a 01105554 USGS streamgage at Greenlodge Street.
![Hydrologic Technician leaning over bridge railing collecting water quality sample](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/DannyHansen_WhereWeWork.jpg?itok=c-U5ZMj2)
Hydrologic Technician Brendan Crowley collecting a water quality sample at Moose River in Victory, VT
linkHydrologic Technician Brendan Crowley collecting a water quality sample at Moose River in Victory, VT (01134500). This site is sampled monthly for the Upper Connecticut River Watershed project.
Hydrologic Technician Brendan Crowley collecting a water quality sample at Moose River in Victory, VT
linkHydrologic Technician Brendan Crowley collecting a water quality sample at Moose River in Victory, VT (01134500). This site is sampled monthly for the Upper Connecticut River Watershed project.
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Andrew Kowalczk entering the Oneida River to conduct annual servicing to an Index Velocity gage
linkAndrew Kowalczk, a NYWSC scientific diver, entering the Oneida River to conduct annual servicing to an Index Velocity gage. The NYWSC divers service various gages across the state to ensure data collected is as accurate as possible for the cooperators and public.
Fall 2023 Photo Contest Winner: Zachary Heck, People category
Andrew Kowalczk entering the Oneida River to conduct annual servicing to an Index Velocity gage
linkAndrew Kowalczk, a NYWSC scientific diver, entering the Oneida River to conduct annual servicing to an Index Velocity gage. The NYWSC divers service various gages across the state to ensure data collected is as accurate as possible for the cooperators and public.
Fall 2023 Photo Contest Winner: Zachary Heck, People category
David Walters measuring surface elevation table that is used to assess changes in wetland surface (accretion and/or erosion).
linkDavid Walters measuring surface elevation table that is used to assess changes in wetland surface (accretion and/or erosion) at Money Stump in Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge, Maryland.
Winter 2024 Photo Contest: Melinda Martinez, Honorable Mention category
David Walters measuring surface elevation table that is used to assess changes in wetland surface (accretion and/or erosion).
linkDavid Walters measuring surface elevation table that is used to assess changes in wetland surface (accretion and/or erosion) at Money Stump in Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge, Maryland.
Winter 2024 Photo Contest: Melinda Martinez, Honorable Mention category
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USGS Scientists and Survey Technicians deploying geophysical survey systems on the R/V Pelican in the Gulf of Mexico
linkUSGS Scientists and Survey Technicians from the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center (Laura Brothers, Dave Foster, Pat Berube and Chuck Worley) deploying geophysical survey systems on the R/V Pelican in the Gulf of Mexico.
Fall 2023 Photo Contest Winner: Seth Ackerman, Honorable Mention category
USGS Scientists and Survey Technicians deploying geophysical survey systems on the R/V Pelican in the Gulf of Mexico
linkUSGS Scientists and Survey Technicians from the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center (Laura Brothers, Dave Foster, Pat Berube and Chuck Worley) deploying geophysical survey systems on the R/V Pelican in the Gulf of Mexico.
Fall 2023 Photo Contest Winner: Seth Ackerman, Honorable Mention category
Screenshot of opening page for geonarrative "Hurricane Ida: U.S. Geological Survey Response in Pennsylvania to September 1-2, 2021, Flooding Related to Remnants of Hurricane Ida "
linkScreenshot of title page for "Hurricane Ida: USGS Response in Pennsylvania to September 1-2, 2021, Flooding Related to Remnants of Hurricane Ida" geonarrative.
Screenshot of opening page for geonarrative "Hurricane Ida: U.S. Geological Survey Response in Pennsylvania to September 1-2, 2021, Flooding Related to Remnants of Hurricane Ida "
linkScreenshot of title page for "Hurricane Ida: USGS Response in Pennsylvania to September 1-2, 2021, Flooding Related to Remnants of Hurricane Ida" geonarrative.
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Brandon Graham collecting a sample from a sediment exposure at Army Base Fort Drum, New York. These samples were collected as part of an OSL (optically-stimulated luminescence) dating campaign in collaboration with Shannon Mahan of the USGS Luminescence Lab in Denver, CO.
Fall 2023 Photo Contest Winner: Grant Colip, USGS at Work category
Brandon Graham collecting a sample from a sediment exposure at Army Base Fort Drum, New York. These samples were collected as part of an OSL (optically-stimulated luminescence) dating campaign in collaboration with Shannon Mahan of the USGS Luminescence Lab in Denver, CO.
Fall 2023 Photo Contest Winner: Grant Colip, USGS at Work category
New England WSC scientist calibrating a continuous water quality monitor at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.
New England WSC scientist calibrating a continuous water quality monitor at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.
![Ryan is crouched down setting up gear on the ground with a large USCG sailboat in the background](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/USGSatWork_Gina-Groseclose_Summ23.png?itok=SN0Q1cH-)
Ryan Bottorff servicing a continuous water quality monitor at US Coast Guard Academy on the Thames River in Groton, CT
linkRyan Bottorff servicing a continuous water quality monitor at US Coast Guard Academy on the Thames River in Groton, CT.
Ryan Bottorff servicing a continuous water quality monitor at US Coast Guard Academy on the Thames River in Groton, CT
linkRyan Bottorff servicing a continuous water quality monitor at US Coast Guard Academy on the Thames River in Groton, CT.
The USGS New England Water Science Massachusetts/Rhode Island Office is located in Northborough, MA.
The USGS New England Water Science Massachusetts/Rhode Island Office is located in Northborough, MA.
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A USGS hydrologist stands in front of debris and damage of Cobble Ridge Road Bridge over the West River in Londonderry, Vermont. This destruction occurred from flood waters that rose from a heavy-rainfall event in July 2023.
A USGS hydrologist stands in front of debris and damage of Cobble Ridge Road Bridge over the West River in Londonderry, Vermont. This destruction occurred from flood waters that rose from a heavy-rainfall event in July 2023.
The peripheral fence of Hanscom Air Force base that is located downstream from the USGS streamgage on Shawsheen River at Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts.
The peripheral fence of Hanscom Air Force base that is located downstream from the USGS streamgage on Shawsheen River at Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts.
A groundwater well in a grassy field near Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts.
A groundwater well in a grassy field near Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts.