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A woman standing next to a poster.
Janet Barclay Poster Presentation at the 2024 Northeast Section Meeting of GSA
Janet Barclay Poster Presentation at the 2024 Northeast Section Meeting of GSA
Janet Barclay Poster Presentation at the 2024 Northeast Section Meeting of GSA

Hydrologist Janet Barclay held a poster presentation at the 2024 Northeast Section of the Geological Society of America in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Hydrologist Janet Barclay held a poster presentation at the 2024 Northeast Section of the Geological Society of America in Manchester, New Hampshire.

A man stands at a podium in front of rows of chairs and people with a presentation.
Hydrologist Richard Moore Presents Study at 2024 GSA Meeting
Hydrologist Richard Moore Presents Study at 2024 GSA Meeting
Hydrologist Richard Moore Presents Study at 2024 GSA Meeting

Research Hydrologist Richard Moore presents work at a technical session on groundwater and surface water characterization at the 2024 Northeast Section Meeting of the Geological Society of America.

Research Hydrologist Richard Moore presents work at a technical session on groundwater and surface water characterization at the 2024 Northeast Section Meeting of the Geological Society of America.

A man standing at a podium and a man and woman sitting behind him at a table.
Hydrologist Max Meadows Speaking at 2024 Northeast Section Meeting of GSA
Hydrologist Max Meadows Speaking at 2024 Northeast Section Meeting of GSA
Hydrologist Max Meadows Speaking at 2024 Northeast Section Meeting of GSA

Hydrologist Maxwell Meadows speaks about a New Hampshire PFAS study at a technical session at the 2024 Northeast Section Meeting of the Geological Society of America.

Hydrologist Maxwell Meadows speaks about a New Hampshire PFAS study at a technical session at the 2024 Northeast Section Meeting of the Geological Society of America.

An auditorium with hanging posters and people.
Northeast Section Meeting of the Geological Society of America Poster Sessions
Northeast Section Meeting of the Geological Society of America Poster Sessions
Northeast Section Meeting of the Geological Society of America Poster Sessions

The poster sessions at the 2024 Northeast Section Meeting of the Geological Society of America in Manchester, New Hampshire.

The poster sessions at the 2024 Northeast Section Meeting of the Geological Society of America in Manchester, New Hampshire.

A view of the bridge over Neponset River near Canton, Massachusetts
A view of the Neponset River near Canton, Massachusetts
A view of the Neponset River near Canton, Massachusetts
A view of the Neponset River near Canton, Massachusetts

A view of the Neponset River flowing under Greenlodge Street bridge near Canton, Massachusetts, at a USGS 01105554 streamgage.

Photograph of a person holding a white curved tube on a red reel in a silver well pipe on white sand with desert vegetation
Monitoring a shallow groundwater well in Los Planes watershed, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Monitoring a shallow groundwater well in Los Planes watershed, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Monitoring a shallow groundwater well in Los Planes watershed, Baja California Sur, Mexico

USGS and Alumbra Innovations scientists monitoring a shallow groundwater well in Los Planes watershed, Baja California Sur, Mexico. (Laura Norman, USGS)

photograph tan loose ground with cactus and other desert plants under a partly cloudy blue sky
USGS and Alumbra Innovations scientists mapping vegetation and land use in Los Planes watershed, Baja California Sur, Mexico
USGS and Alumbra Innovations scientists mapping vegetation and land use in Los Planes watershed, Baja California Sur, Mexico
USGS and Alumbra Innovations scientists mapping vegetation and land use in Los Planes watershed, Baja California Sur, Mexico

USGS and Alumbra Innovations scientists mapping vegetation and land use in Los Planes watershed, Baja California Sur, Mexico, as part of a joint project to understand the impacts of installing natural infrastructure in dryland streams (NIDS), structures made from rock,

A river with boulders in the middle surrounded by snowy banks and leaf-less trees.
West Branch Little River in Stowe, Vermont
West Branch Little River in Stowe, Vermont
West Branch Little River in Stowe, Vermont

A view of the West Branch Little River in Stowe, Vermont, near streamgage 04288250.

A man in a neon yellow jacket measures a high water mark on a wall with a river in the background.
Measuring a High-Water Mark at the Androscoggin River in Topsham, Maine
Measuring a High-Water Mark at the Androscoggin River in Topsham, Maine
Measuring a High-Water Mark at the Androscoggin River in Topsham, Maine

A hydrologic technician measures a high-water mark near the Androscoggin River in Topsham, Maine days after a significant flood event in late December 2023. A combination of heavy rainfall and snowmelt prompted the flooding.

A hydrologic technician measures a high-water mark near the Androscoggin River in Topsham, Maine days after a significant flood event in late December 2023. A combination of heavy rainfall and snowmelt prompted the flooding.

A woman in a neon yellow jacket and orange hat stands in front of a tree in winter.
Recording a High-Water Mark After Maine Flooding
Recording a High-Water Mark After Maine Flooding
Recording a High-Water Mark After Maine Flooding

A USGS hydrologist records a high-water mark on a tree near the Crooked River in Waterford, Maine in the days following a significant flood event.

A USGS hydrologist records a high-water mark on a tree near the Crooked River in Waterford, Maine in the days following a significant flood event.

A man is on a ladder measuring a height line on the exterior wall of an auto body shop.
High-Water Mark on Building in Anson, Maine
High-Water Mark on Building in Anson, Maine
High-Water Mark on Building in Anson, Maine

A hydrologic technician measures a high-water mark on a business in Anson, Maine after a significant flood event in late December 2023 flooded the Kennebec River.

A hydrologic technician measures a high-water mark on a business in Anson, Maine after a significant flood event in late December 2023 flooded the Kennebec River.

A man points to a line on a gas station pump
High-Water Mark in Plymouth, New Hampshire
High-Water Mark in Plymouth, New Hampshire
High-Water Mark in Plymouth, New Hampshire

A hydrologic technician identifies a high-water mark at a gas station in Plymouth, New Hampshire following a flood event in late December 2023. 

A hydrologic technician identifies a high-water mark at a gas station in Plymouth, New Hampshire following a flood event in late December 2023. 

A USGS streamgage in the foreground with a choppy, flooding river in the background with pine trees on either side.
High Flows on Dead River in Northwest Somerset, Maine, Following Flood Event
High Flows on Dead River in Northwest Somerset, Maine, Following Flood Event
High Flows on Dead River in Northwest Somerset, Maine, Following Flood Event

A heavy rainstorm, saturated ground, and pre-existing snowpack prompted flooding in Maine in late December 2023. USGS researchers manually measured streamflows after the flood event to validate real-time streamgage data.

A heavy rainstorm, saturated ground, and pre-existing snowpack prompted flooding in Maine in late December 2023. USGS researchers manually measured streamflows after the flood event to validate real-time streamgage data.

A webcam video showing a river flooding next to a city.
Flooding on Kennebec River at Calumet Bridge in Augusta, Maine
Flooding on Kennebec River at Calumet Bridge in Augusta, Maine
Flooding on Kennebec River at Calumet Bridge in Augusta, Maine

This USGS webcam footage shows the Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, flooding after a large coastal storm hit much of the East Coast and battered New England with heavy rains and winds. USGS image.

Learn more about this monitoring site.

This USGS webcam footage shows the Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, flooding after a large coastal storm hit much of the East Coast and battered New England with heavy rains and winds. USGS image.

Learn more about this monitoring site.

Water overflows into the streets of Hallowell Maine
Hallowell, Maine flood
Hallowell, Maine flood
Hallowell, Maine flood

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

A streamgage next to a river in flooded water.
Flood Waters Surround a Maine Streamgage
Flood Waters Surround a Maine Streamgage
Flood Waters Surround a Maine Streamgage

Flooding surrounds USGS streamgage 01029500 on the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Grindstone, Maine.

An overflowing river floods roads and buildings.
Flooding in Downtown Augusta, Maine
Flooding in Downtown Augusta, Maine
Flooding in Downtown Augusta, Maine

The Kennebec River flooded in downtown Augusta, Maine, after a heavy rainstorm. USGS streamgage 01049320 monitors the streamflow of this area.

 

The Kennebec River flooded in downtown Augusta, Maine, after a heavy rainstorm. USGS streamgage 01049320 monitors the streamflow of this area.

 

Piscataquis River in Maine during flood
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood

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.

Flooded streamgage
Flooded streamgage
Flooded streamgage
Flooded streamgage

Flooded streamgage, Kennebec River at Hallowell, Maine – 01049330. Photo taken after a powerful rainstorm.

Flooded streamgage, Kennebec River at Hallowell, Maine – 01049330. Photo taken after a powerful rainstorm.

Kennebec River in Maine during flood
Kennebec River in Maine during flood
Kennebec River in Maine during flood
Kennebec River in Maine during flood

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.

Streamgage inspection during rain event
Streamgage inspection during rain event
Streamgage inspection during rain event
Streamgage inspection during rain event

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.