When you work for the USGS in Idaho, what do you do on the weekend? Climb USGS Peak, of course! Idaho Falls-based USGS hydrologic technicians Jeff Zingre and Tate Wilson-Johns celebrate on the summit of Idaho's 10th highest peak.
Tim Merrick
Tim Merrick is the Public Information Officer for the UGSS Idaho Water Science Center in Boise, Idaho. He manages center's communications, media relations, outreach, and publishing.
Prior to joining the USGS in 2005, Tim worked for more than two decades as a technical writer developing user and developer documentation for corporations including HP, Microsoft, Micron Technology, and Idaho Power Company.
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USGS hydro techs Jeff Zingre and Tate Wilson-Johns on the Summit of USGS Peak, Idaho
When you work for the USGS in Idaho, what do you do on the weekend? Climb USGS Peak, of course! Idaho Falls-based USGS hydrologic technicians Jeff Zingre and Tate Wilson-Johns celebrate on the summit of Idaho's 10th highest peak.
Boise River Watershed Watch, 2019
U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist Tyler King helps a citizen volunteer test a water sample for dissolved oxygen as part of the 2019 Watershed Watch in the lower Boise River watershed of southwestern Idaho. Watershed Watch is an annual citizen science event sponsored by the City of Boise. The USGS is an event co-sponsor.
U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist Tyler King helps a citizen volunteer test a water sample for dissolved oxygen as part of the 2019 Watershed Watch in the lower Boise River watershed of southwestern Idaho. Watershed Watch is an annual citizen science event sponsored by the City of Boise. The USGS is an event co-sponsor.
USGS hydrologic technician collecting data with ADCP from a cableway
USGS hydrologic technician Michael Allen collects streamflow data from the Boise River at streamgage station 13206000 using an acoustic Doppler current profiler.
USGS hydrologic technician Michael Allen collects streamflow data from the Boise River at streamgage station 13206000 using an acoustic Doppler current profiler.
Environmental DNA Samples
Samples collected form coho salmon that will be used to develop environmental DNA (eDNA) assays for the species. Water samples from aquatic ecosystems are compared against the assays to identify the presence and location of species in those ecosystems.
Samples collected form coho salmon that will be used to develop environmental DNA (eDNA) assays for the species. Water samples from aquatic ecosystems are compared against the assays to identify the presence and location of species in those ecosystems.
Environmental DNA Samples
Samples from various aquatic species and other material necessary to create environemntal DNA (eDNA) assays are stored at the Snake River Field Station in Boise. Water samples from aquatic ecosystems are compared against the assays to identify the presence and location of species in those ecosystems.
Samples from various aquatic species and other material necessary to create environemntal DNA (eDNA) assays are stored at the Snake River Field Station in Boise. Water samples from aquatic ecosystems are compared against the assays to identify the presence and location of species in those ecosystems.
Boise Watershed Watch
USGS hydrologic technicians Erin Murray (far left) and Russ Miller collect water-quality data from the Boise River with citizen volunteers as part of the 2014 Boise Watershed Watch. Watershed Watch is an annual community outreach effort of the City of Boise's WaterShed Environmental Education Center. The USGS is an annual event co-sponsor.
USGS hydrologic technicians Erin Murray (far left) and Russ Miller collect water-quality data from the Boise River with citizen volunteers as part of the 2014 Boise Watershed Watch. Watershed Watch is an annual community outreach effort of the City of Boise's WaterShed Environmental Education Center. The USGS is an annual event co-sponsor.
Streamgage 13317000, Salmon River at White Bird, Idaho
U.S. Geological Survey hydrographer Doug Ott inspects the gagehouse at streamgage stations 13317000, Salmon River at White Bird, Idaho, May 10, 2013. The flow at the gage was approximately 40,000 cubic feet per second at the time of this photo.
U.S. Geological Survey hydrographer Doug Ott inspects the gagehouse at streamgage stations 13317000, Salmon River at White Bird, Idaho, May 10, 2013. The flow at the gage was approximately 40,000 cubic feet per second at the time of this photo.
Treasure Valley Watershed Watch
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy and a group of citizen volunteers prepare to collect and record water-quality data as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event on the Boise River in Boise, ID.
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy and a group of citizen volunteers prepare to collect and record water-quality data as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event on the Boise River in Boise, ID.
Treasure Valley Watershed Watch
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy and a group of citizen volunteers collect and record water-quality data as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event on the Boise River in Boise, ID.
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy and a group of citizen volunteers collect and record water-quality data as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event on the Boise River in Boise, ID.
Treasure Valley Watershed Watch
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy helps citizen volunteers identify macroinvertebrates collected from the Boise River as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event in Boise, ID.
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy helps citizen volunteers identify macroinvertebrates collected from the Boise River as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event in Boise, ID.
Treasure Valley Watershed Watch
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy helps citizen volunteers test a water-quality sample as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event on the Boise River in Boise, ID.
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy helps citizen volunteers test a water-quality sample as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event on the Boise River in Boise, ID.
Treasure Valley Watershed Watch
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy helps a citizen volunteer record water-quality data as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event on the Boise River in Boise, ID.
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy helps a citizen volunteer record water-quality data as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event on the Boise River in Boise, ID.
Measuring Boise River Streamflow with an ADCP
U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technicians prepare to use an acoustic Doppler current profiler to measure streamflow on the Boise River in Boise's Veterans Memorial Park as part of a study of phosphorus mass balance.
U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technicians prepare to use an acoustic Doppler current profiler to measure streamflow on the Boise River in Boise's Veterans Memorial Park as part of a study of phosphorus mass balance.
Measuring Boise River Streamflow with an ADCP
U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technicians use an acoustic Doppler current profiler to measure streamflow on the Boise River in Boise's Veterans Memorial Park as part of a study of phosphorus mass balance.
U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technicians use an acoustic Doppler current profiler to measure streamflow on the Boise River in Boise's Veterans Memorial Park as part of a study of phosphorus mass balance.
Measuring Boise River Streamflow with an ADCP
A U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technician wades into the Boise River with an acoustic Doppler current profiler to measure streamflow in the river at Boise's Veterans Memorial Park, August 21, 2012, as part of a study of phosphorus mass balance.
A U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technician wades into the Boise River with an acoustic Doppler current profiler to measure streamflow in the river at Boise's Veterans Memorial Park, August 21, 2012, as part of a study of phosphorus mass balance.
Measuring Boise River Streamflow with an ADCP
U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technicians use an acoustic Doppler current profiler to measure streamflow on the Boise River in Boise's Veterans Memorial Park as part of a study of phosphorus mass balance.
U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technicians use an acoustic Doppler current profiler to measure streamflow on the Boise River in Boise's Veterans Memorial Park as part of a study of phosphorus mass balance.
Multiparameter Display and Data Sheet
USGS scientists used this multiparameter display system attached to a water-quality sonde and the accompanying data sheet as they collected water-quality data from the lower Boise River near Veterans Memorial Parkway in Boise, ID.
USGS scientists used this multiparameter display system attached to a water-quality sonde and the accompanying data sheet as they collected water-quality data from the lower Boise River near Veterans Memorial Parkway in Boise, ID.
Installing Rapid Deployment Streamgage on Boise River near Parma, ID
Beginning April 26, the Boise River of southwestern Idaho reached flood stage. The USGS responded by installing three rapid deployment streamgages on bridges near Eagle, Star, and Parma, Idaho to provide additional information to emergency response teams. In this photo USGS hydrologic technicians install a rapid deployment streamgage on the U.S.
Beginning April 26, the Boise River of southwestern Idaho reached flood stage. The USGS responded by installing three rapid deployment streamgages on bridges near Eagle, Star, and Parma, Idaho to provide additional information to emergency response teams. In this photo USGS hydrologic technicians install a rapid deployment streamgage on the U.S.
Installing Rapid Deployment Streamgages on the Boise River
Beginning April 26, the Boise River of southwestern Idaho reached flood stage. The USGS responded by installing three rapid deployment streamgages on bridges near Eagle, Star, and Parma, Idaho to provide additional information to emergency response teams. In this photo USGS hydrologic technicians install a rapid deployment streamgage on the U.S.
Beginning April 26, the Boise River of southwestern Idaho reached flood stage. The USGS responded by installing three rapid deployment streamgages on bridges near Eagle, Star, and Parma, Idaho to provide additional information to emergency response teams. In this photo USGS hydrologic technicians install a rapid deployment streamgage on the U.S.
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USGS hydro techs Jeff Zingre and Tate Wilson-Johns on the Summit of USGS Peak, Idaho
When you work for the USGS in Idaho, what do you do on the weekend? Climb USGS Peak, of course! Idaho Falls-based USGS hydrologic technicians Jeff Zingre and Tate Wilson-Johns celebrate on the summit of Idaho's 10th highest peak.
When you work for the USGS in Idaho, what do you do on the weekend? Climb USGS Peak, of course! Idaho Falls-based USGS hydrologic technicians Jeff Zingre and Tate Wilson-Johns celebrate on the summit of Idaho's 10th highest peak.
Boise River Watershed Watch, 2019
U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist Tyler King helps a citizen volunteer test a water sample for dissolved oxygen as part of the 2019 Watershed Watch in the lower Boise River watershed of southwestern Idaho. Watershed Watch is an annual citizen science event sponsored by the City of Boise. The USGS is an event co-sponsor.
U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist Tyler King helps a citizen volunteer test a water sample for dissolved oxygen as part of the 2019 Watershed Watch in the lower Boise River watershed of southwestern Idaho. Watershed Watch is an annual citizen science event sponsored by the City of Boise. The USGS is an event co-sponsor.
USGS hydrologic technician collecting data with ADCP from a cableway
USGS hydrologic technician Michael Allen collects streamflow data from the Boise River at streamgage station 13206000 using an acoustic Doppler current profiler.
USGS hydrologic technician Michael Allen collects streamflow data from the Boise River at streamgage station 13206000 using an acoustic Doppler current profiler.
Environmental DNA Samples
Samples collected form coho salmon that will be used to develop environmental DNA (eDNA) assays for the species. Water samples from aquatic ecosystems are compared against the assays to identify the presence and location of species in those ecosystems.
Samples collected form coho salmon that will be used to develop environmental DNA (eDNA) assays for the species. Water samples from aquatic ecosystems are compared against the assays to identify the presence and location of species in those ecosystems.
Environmental DNA Samples
Samples from various aquatic species and other material necessary to create environemntal DNA (eDNA) assays are stored at the Snake River Field Station in Boise. Water samples from aquatic ecosystems are compared against the assays to identify the presence and location of species in those ecosystems.
Samples from various aquatic species and other material necessary to create environemntal DNA (eDNA) assays are stored at the Snake River Field Station in Boise. Water samples from aquatic ecosystems are compared against the assays to identify the presence and location of species in those ecosystems.
Boise Watershed Watch
USGS hydrologic technicians Erin Murray (far left) and Russ Miller collect water-quality data from the Boise River with citizen volunteers as part of the 2014 Boise Watershed Watch. Watershed Watch is an annual community outreach effort of the City of Boise's WaterShed Environmental Education Center. The USGS is an annual event co-sponsor.
USGS hydrologic technicians Erin Murray (far left) and Russ Miller collect water-quality data from the Boise River with citizen volunteers as part of the 2014 Boise Watershed Watch. Watershed Watch is an annual community outreach effort of the City of Boise's WaterShed Environmental Education Center. The USGS is an annual event co-sponsor.
Streamgage 13317000, Salmon River at White Bird, Idaho
U.S. Geological Survey hydrographer Doug Ott inspects the gagehouse at streamgage stations 13317000, Salmon River at White Bird, Idaho, May 10, 2013. The flow at the gage was approximately 40,000 cubic feet per second at the time of this photo.
U.S. Geological Survey hydrographer Doug Ott inspects the gagehouse at streamgage stations 13317000, Salmon River at White Bird, Idaho, May 10, 2013. The flow at the gage was approximately 40,000 cubic feet per second at the time of this photo.
Treasure Valley Watershed Watch
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy and a group of citizen volunteers prepare to collect and record water-quality data as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event on the Boise River in Boise, ID.
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy and a group of citizen volunteers prepare to collect and record water-quality data as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event on the Boise River in Boise, ID.
Treasure Valley Watershed Watch
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy and a group of citizen volunteers collect and record water-quality data as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event on the Boise River in Boise, ID.
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy and a group of citizen volunteers collect and record water-quality data as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event on the Boise River in Boise, ID.
Treasure Valley Watershed Watch
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy helps citizen volunteers identify macroinvertebrates collected from the Boise River as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event in Boise, ID.
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy helps citizen volunteers identify macroinvertebrates collected from the Boise River as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event in Boise, ID.
Treasure Valley Watershed Watch
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy helps citizen volunteers test a water-quality sample as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event on the Boise River in Boise, ID.
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy helps citizen volunteers test a water-quality sample as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event on the Boise River in Boise, ID.
Treasure Valley Watershed Watch
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy helps a citizen volunteer record water-quality data as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event on the Boise River in Boise, ID.
USGS biologist Dorene MacCoy helps a citizen volunteer record water-quality data as part of the October 27 Watershed Watch citizen science event on the Boise River in Boise, ID.
Measuring Boise River Streamflow with an ADCP
U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technicians prepare to use an acoustic Doppler current profiler to measure streamflow on the Boise River in Boise's Veterans Memorial Park as part of a study of phosphorus mass balance.
U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technicians prepare to use an acoustic Doppler current profiler to measure streamflow on the Boise River in Boise's Veterans Memorial Park as part of a study of phosphorus mass balance.
Measuring Boise River Streamflow with an ADCP
U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technicians use an acoustic Doppler current profiler to measure streamflow on the Boise River in Boise's Veterans Memorial Park as part of a study of phosphorus mass balance.
U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technicians use an acoustic Doppler current profiler to measure streamflow on the Boise River in Boise's Veterans Memorial Park as part of a study of phosphorus mass balance.
Measuring Boise River Streamflow with an ADCP
A U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technician wades into the Boise River with an acoustic Doppler current profiler to measure streamflow in the river at Boise's Veterans Memorial Park, August 21, 2012, as part of a study of phosphorus mass balance.
A U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technician wades into the Boise River with an acoustic Doppler current profiler to measure streamflow in the river at Boise's Veterans Memorial Park, August 21, 2012, as part of a study of phosphorus mass balance.
Measuring Boise River Streamflow with an ADCP
U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technicians use an acoustic Doppler current profiler to measure streamflow on the Boise River in Boise's Veterans Memorial Park as part of a study of phosphorus mass balance.
U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technicians use an acoustic Doppler current profiler to measure streamflow on the Boise River in Boise's Veterans Memorial Park as part of a study of phosphorus mass balance.
Multiparameter Display and Data Sheet
USGS scientists used this multiparameter display system attached to a water-quality sonde and the accompanying data sheet as they collected water-quality data from the lower Boise River near Veterans Memorial Parkway in Boise, ID.
USGS scientists used this multiparameter display system attached to a water-quality sonde and the accompanying data sheet as they collected water-quality data from the lower Boise River near Veterans Memorial Parkway in Boise, ID.
Installing Rapid Deployment Streamgage on Boise River near Parma, ID
Beginning April 26, the Boise River of southwestern Idaho reached flood stage. The USGS responded by installing three rapid deployment streamgages on bridges near Eagle, Star, and Parma, Idaho to provide additional information to emergency response teams. In this photo USGS hydrologic technicians install a rapid deployment streamgage on the U.S.
Beginning April 26, the Boise River of southwestern Idaho reached flood stage. The USGS responded by installing three rapid deployment streamgages on bridges near Eagle, Star, and Parma, Idaho to provide additional information to emergency response teams. In this photo USGS hydrologic technicians install a rapid deployment streamgage on the U.S.
Installing Rapid Deployment Streamgages on the Boise River
Beginning April 26, the Boise River of southwestern Idaho reached flood stage. The USGS responded by installing three rapid deployment streamgages on bridges near Eagle, Star, and Parma, Idaho to provide additional information to emergency response teams. In this photo USGS hydrologic technicians install a rapid deployment streamgage on the U.S.
Beginning April 26, the Boise River of southwestern Idaho reached flood stage. The USGS responded by installing three rapid deployment streamgages on bridges near Eagle, Star, and Parma, Idaho to provide additional information to emergency response teams. In this photo USGS hydrologic technicians install a rapid deployment streamgage on the U.S.
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