Science
Explore our scientific expertise
We work with our partners to study important water issues facing the nation.
We work with our partners to study important water issues facing the nation.
Surface Water Expertise
Surface-water projects including freshwater flow to the Chesapeake, coastal storm surge and tide gage monitoring (streams, lakes, and reservoirs).
Surface-water projects including freshwater flow to the Chesapeake, coastal storm surge and tide gage monitoring (streams, lakes, and reservoirs).
Groundwater Expertise
Projects related to groundwater resources can be found here (groundwater, aquifers and wells).
Projects related to groundwater resources can be found here (groundwater, aquifers and wells).
Water Quality Expertise
We conduct water-quality monitoring on rivers using USGS protocols that include ultra-clean techniques and a strong attention to data accuracy and precision.
We conduct water-quality monitoring on rivers using USGS protocols that include ultra-clean techniques and a strong attention to data accuracy and precision.
Fate and Bioremediation
Projects related to fate and bioremediation of contaminated sites.
Projects related to fate and bioremediation of contaminated sites.
The MD-DE-DC Water Science Center conducts hydrologic projects that address a wide variety of water-resources issues, including water supply, groundwater contamination, nutrient loading in streams, effects of land use on water quality, and data collection.
Fate and Bioremediation
Fate and Bioremediation
Fate and Bioremediation
Sediment and Geomorphology
Sediment and Geomorphology
Sediment and Geomorphology
Water Use and Supply
Water Use and Supply
Water Use and Supply
Science Topics
Education
USGS On The Road USGS On The Road
Watch all episodes of USGS On The Road, a web-series about USGS scientists and water science from all corners of Maryland, Delaware, and DC. Season 1 received the 2023 Shoemaker Award for Communications Product Excellence for Social Media.