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A woman kayaks upstream while towing an orange ADCP behind the kayak.
USGS Hydrologic Technician Tows ADCP behind Kayak on Quinebaug River in Connecticut
USGS Hydrologic Technician Tows ADCP behind Kayak on Quinebaug River in Connecticut
USGS Hydrologic Technician Tows ADCP behind Kayak on Quinebaug River in Connecticut

USGS hydrologic technician Virginia Stanley is towing an acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP) behind a kayak on the Quinebaug River in Putnam, Connecticut, to capture streamflow measurements. 

USGS hydrologic technician Virginia Stanley is towing an acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP) behind a kayak on the Quinebaug River in Putnam, Connecticut, to capture streamflow measurements. 

A man puts a piece of wood into a metal enclosure.
Putting Together Metal Enclosures for Groundwater Gage
Putting Together Metal Enclosures for Groundwater Gage
Putting Together Metal Enclosures for Groundwater Gage

USGS staff outfit the inside of the metal enclosures for groundwater wells. These enclosures contain data loggers, sensor, battery and telemetry equipment that transit the real-time data collected at the well. 

USGS staff outfit the inside of the metal enclosures for groundwater wells. These enclosures contain data loggers, sensor, battery and telemetry equipment that transit the real-time data collected at the well. 

Person in reflective green USGS winter coat standing on frozen river with tool to test ice thickness
Hydrologic Technician Nathan Roy testing ice thickness prior to collecting a water quality sample
Hydrologic Technician Nathan Roy testing ice thickness prior to collecting a water quality sample
Hydrologic Technician Nathan Roy testing ice thickness prior to collecting a water quality sample

Hydrologic Technician Nathan Roy testing ice thickness prior to collecting a water quality sample in West Hartford, VT.

Winter 2025 Photo Contest Winner: Danny Hansen, Honorable Mention category

Hydrologic Technician Nathan Roy testing ice thickness prior to collecting a water quality sample in West Hartford, VT.

Winter 2025 Photo Contest Winner: Danny Hansen, Honorable Mention category

Hydrologic Technician measuring discharge for nutrient load calculations at Wilbur Hollow Brook near Clayville, RI
Measuring discharge at Wilbur Hollow Brook, Rhode Island
Measuring discharge at Wilbur Hollow Brook, Rhode Island
Measuring discharge at Wilbur Hollow Brook, Rhode Island

Hydrologic technician measuring discharge for nutrient load calculations at Wilbur Hollow Brook near Clayville, RI.

Hydrologic technician measuring discharge for nutrient load calculations at Wilbur Hollow Brook near Clayville, RI.

Two people sitting in boat in center of river with bridge in background
National Water Quality Network (NWQN) discrete water quality sample collection, Connecticut River
National Water Quality Network (NWQN) discrete water quality sample collection, Connecticut River
National Water Quality Network (NWQN) discrete water quality sample collection, Connecticut River

National Water Quality Network (NWQN) discrete water quality sample collection. Paul Solis (Left) Samantha Robinson (Right) driving to location on boat on the Connecticut River near Thompsonville, Connecticut.

Winter 2025 Photo Contest Winner: Allen Lyon, Honorable Mention

National Water Quality Network (NWQN) discrete water quality sample collection. Paul Solis (Left) Samantha Robinson (Right) driving to location on boat on the Connecticut River near Thompsonville, Connecticut.

Winter 2025 Photo Contest Winner: Allen Lyon, Honorable Mention

A man gives a presentation at a podium with a map of Cape Cod on a monitor.
Physical Scientist Presents Research at AGU24
Physical Scientist Presents Research at AGU24
Physical Scientist Presents Research at AGU24

Physical Scientist Andrew Collins, of the USGS New England Water Science Center, presents his research on PFAS contamination in coastal kettle lake and bog systems at AGU24. Collins uses multiscale groundwater-flow modeling to see how flow paths influence the distribution of PFAS contaminants. 

 

Physical Scientist Andrew Collins, of the USGS New England Water Science Center, presents his research on PFAS contamination in coastal kettle lake and bog systems at AGU24. Collins uses multiscale groundwater-flow modeling to see how flow paths influence the distribution of PFAS contaminants. 

 

Videos

A woman kayaks upstream while towing an orange ADCP behind the kayak. Towing an ADCP Behind a Kayak on the Quinebaug River
Towing an ADCP Behind a Kayak on the Quinebaug River
Towing an ADCP Behind a Kayak on the Quinebaug River

USGS hydrologic technician Virginia Stanley is towing an acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP) behind a kayak on the Quinebaug River in Putnam, Connecticut, to capture streamflow measurements.

USGS hydrologic technician Virginia Stanley is towing an acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP) behind a kayak on the Quinebaug River in Putnam, Connecticut, to capture streamflow measurements.

Stream Crossings - Massachusetts Hydraulic Modeling Tool video thumbnail. Introducing the Massachusetts Statewide Hydraulic Modeling Tool
Introducing the Massachusetts Statewide Hydraulic Modeling Tool
Introducing the Massachusetts Statewide Hydraulic Modeling Tool

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, have developed a GIS-based hydraulic modeling tool for Massachusetts stream crossing replacement projects.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, have developed a GIS-based hydraulic modeling tool for Massachusetts stream crossing replacement projects.

A man in a baseball cap and orange lifejacket stands in front of a lake and points to a sign. 40 Years Presenting Cape Cod Hydrology
40 Years Presenting Cape Cod Hydrology
40 Years Presenting Cape Cod Hydrology

USGS has studied the hydrology of Cape Cod and the Islands and demonstrated our science to the public for more than four decades. Many visitor groups from government agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, and local communities have learned about our groundwater and surface water research in southeastern Massachusetts.

USGS has studied the hydrology of Cape Cod and the Islands and demonstrated our science to the public for more than four decades. Many visitor groups from government agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, and local communities have learned about our groundwater and surface water research in southeastern Massachusetts.

Text reads: USGS New England Water Science Center. Image of a house on an outcrop of rocks overlooking water. USGS New England Water Science Center
USGS New England Water Science Center
USGS New England Water Science Center

This video is an overview of the USGS New England Water Science Center's research and monitoring efforts to support the water issue needs of New England and the Nation.

This video is an overview of the USGS New England Water Science Center's research and monitoring efforts to support the water issue needs of New England and the Nation.

Image of a group of technicians next to a river. Text: The USGS Northeast Region: Delivering Science for Better Decisions. The USGS Northeast Region: Delivering Science for Better Decisions
The USGS Northeast Region: Delivering Science for Better Decisions
A river flooding with a city in the background. Kennebec River
Kennebec River
Kennebec River

B-roll video of flooding in Augusta, Maine from monitoring location camera on the Kennebec River.

B-roll video of flooding in Augusta, Maine from monitoring location camera on the Kennebec River.

Webcams

QUONOPAUG BK AT RT 116 NR NORTH SCITUATE
Quonopaug Brook at Rt 116 near North Scituate, Rhode Island
Quonopaug Brook at Rt 116 near North Scituate, Rhode Island
Quonopaug Brook at Rt 116 near North Scituate, Rhode Island

Quonopaug Brook at Rt 116 near North Scituate, Rhode Island. Monitoring location 01115183 is a tributary to the Scituate Reservoir in Providence County, Rhode Island. Current conditions of discharge and gage height are available.

Quonopaug Brook at Rt 116 near North Scituate, Rhode Island. Monitoring location 01115183 is a tributary to the Scituate Reservoir in Providence County, Rhode Island. Current conditions of discharge and gage height are available.

MA HWY I95S HMA STATION 00567 NEEDHAM, Massachusetts
MA-HWY-I95S-HMA-Station 00567 Needham, Massachusetts
MA-HWY-I95S-HMA-Station 00567 Needham, Massachusetts
MA-HWY-I95S-HMA-Station 00567 Needham, Massachusetts

MA-HWY-I95S-HMA-STATION 00567 Needham, MA. The highway monitoring station 421650071120401 is located along Interstate 95 in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

MA-HWY-I95S-HMA-STATION 00567 Needham, MA. The highway monitoring station 421650071120401 is located along Interstate 95 in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

MA HWY I95S OGFC STATION 00568 NEEDHAM, Massachusetts
MA HWY I95S OGFC Station 00568 Needham, Massachusetts
MA HWY I95S OGFC Station 00568 Needham, Massachusetts
MA HWY I95S OGFC Station 00568 Needham, Massachusetts

MA-HWY-I95S-OGFC-STATION 00568 Needham, MA. The highway monitoring station 421652071120601 is located along Interstate 95 in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

MA-HWY-I95S-OGFC-STATION 00568 Needham, MA. The highway monitoring station 421652071120601 is located along Interstate 95 in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Bridge crossing a river
St. John River at Dickey, Maine (01037050)
St. John River at Dickey, Maine (01037050)
St. John River at Dickey, Maine (01037050)

View of the St. John River from the webcam located at St. John River at Dickey, Maine (01037050)

View of the St. John River from the webcam located at St. John River at Dickey, Maine (01037050)

Looking over the river with a bridge crossing in the distance and buildings to the right
Kennebec River at Calumet Bridge at Augusta, Maine (01049320)
Kennebec River at Calumet Bridge at Augusta, Maine (01049320)
Kennebec River at Calumet Bridge at Augusta, Maine (01049320)

Kennebec River at Calumet Bridge at Augusta, Maine (01049320)

 

Station operated in cooperation with the Maine Emergency Management Agency and the Maine River Flow Advisory Commission. 
 

Kennebec River at Calumet Bridge at Augusta, Maine (01049320)

 

Station operated in cooperation with the Maine Emergency Management Agency and the Maine River Flow Advisory Commission. 
 

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