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A concrete weir during very low streamflows.
Low Streamflow at U.S. Geological Survey Ipswich River streamgage (01102000) near Ipswich, MA
Low Streamflow at U.S. Geological Survey Ipswich River streamgage (01102000) near Ipswich, MA
Low Streamflow at U.S. Geological Survey Ipswich River streamgage (01102000) near Ipswich, MA

A low streamflow of 0.07 cubic feet/second (cfs) was measured at the U.S. Geological Survey Ipswich River streamgage (01102000) near Ipswich, MA on August 24, 2022. The concrete weir near the site is visible due to the low flows. The drainage area is 125 square miles. 

A low streamflow of 0.07 cubic feet/second (cfs) was measured at the U.S. Geological Survey Ipswich River streamgage (01102000) near Ipswich, MA on August 24, 2022. The concrete weir near the site is visible due to the low flows. The drainage area is 125 square miles. 

Zero Flow at Segreganset River streamgage (01109070) near North Dighton, MA
USGS streamgage during 2022 drought
USGS streamgage during 2022 drought
USGS streamgage during 2022 drought

U.S. Geological Survey Segreganset River streamgage (01109070) near North Dighton, MA shows zero streamflow on August 21, 2022. This image is looking downstream from the streamgage. The drainage area is 10.6 square miles.

U.S. Geological Survey Segreganset River streamgage (01109070) near North Dighton, MA shows zero streamflow on August 21, 2022. This image is looking downstream from the streamgage. The drainage area is 10.6 square miles.

Rocky riverbed with low water levels with green trees in the background.
Low Streamflow in the Byram River in Pemberwick, Connecticut
Low Streamflow in the Byram River in Pemberwick, Connecticut
Low Streamflow in the Byram River in Pemberwick, Connecticut

Hydrologic technicians took a low flow measurement of the Byram River at Pemberwick, Connecticut (streamgage 01212500), when water levels ran low during the 2022 drought.

Hydrologic technicians took a low flow measurement of the Byram River at Pemberwick, Connecticut (streamgage 01212500), when water levels ran low during the 2022 drought.

A man wearing a life jacket crouches down and takes a streamflow measurement in a river.
Low Streamflow Measurement at Pendleton Hill Brook Near Clark Falls, Connecticut
Low Streamflow Measurement at Pendleton Hill Brook Near Clark Falls, Connecticut
Low Streamflow Measurement at Pendleton Hill Brook Near Clark Falls, Connecticut

A USGS hydrologist takes a low streamflow measurement using a Parshall flume at the Pendleton Hill Brook near Clark Falls, Connecticut (station 01118300). 

A USGS hydrologist takes a low streamflow measurement using a Parshall flume at the Pendleton Hill Brook near Clark Falls, Connecticut (station 01118300). 

A dry riverbed.
Low Streamflow at Salmon River near East Hampton, Connecticut
Low Streamflow at Salmon River near East Hampton, Connecticut
Low Streamflow at Salmon River near East Hampton, Connecticut

The Salmon River near East Hampton, Connecticut, (streamgage 01193500) had low water levels during the height of the summer 2022 drought in New England.

The Salmon River near East Hampton, Connecticut, (streamgage 01193500) had low water levels during the height of the summer 2022 drought in New England.

Gay Head Lighthouse, Aquinnah, Massachusetts
Gay Head Lighthouse, Aquinnah, Massachusetts
Gay Head Lighthouse, Aquinnah, Massachusetts
Gay Head Lighthouse, Aquinnah, Massachusetts

Gay Head Lighthouse and Aquinnah Cliffs, Aquinnah, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

Gay Head Lighthouse and Aquinnah Cliffs, Aquinnah, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

Edgartown Lighthouse looking northwest toward Edgartown, Massachusetts
Lighthouse in Edgartown, Massachusetts
Lighthouse in Edgartown, Massachusetts
Lighthouse in Edgartown, Massachusetts

Edgartown Lighthouse looking northwest toward Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

Edgartown Lighthouse looking northwest toward Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

American beachgrass planted near South Beach in Edgartown, MA (looking east) - sunrise
American beachgrass planted near South Beach in Edgartown, Massachusetts
American beachgrass planted near South Beach in Edgartown, Massachusetts
American beachgrass planted near South Beach in Edgartown, Massachusetts

American beachgrass planted near South Beach in Edgartown, MA (looking east) during sunrise.

South Beach looking west at sunset, Edgartown, Massachusetts
South Beach, Edgartown, Massachusetts
South Beach, Edgartown, Massachusetts
South Beach, Edgartown, Massachusetts

South Beach looking west at sunset in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

South Beach looking west at sunset in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

Deer grazing in a hayfield during the evening on farmland in Chilmark, Massachusetts
Farmland in Chilmark, Massachusetts
Farmland in Chilmark, Massachusetts
Farmland in Chilmark, Massachusetts

Deer grazing in a hayfield during the evening on farmland in Chilmark, Massachusetts.

Deer grazing in a hayfield during the evening on farmland in Chilmark, Massachusetts.

A man in a life jacket takes a streamflow measurement in a small creek surrounded by grass and green foliage
Taking streamflow measurements in Acadia National Park
Taking streamflow measurements in Acadia National Park
Taking streamflow measurements in Acadia National Park

Hydrologic technician is taking streamflow measurements in Acadia National Park. A small creek is surrounded by grass and green foliage.

Hydrologic technician is taking streamflow measurements in Acadia National Park. A small creek is surrounded by grass and green foliage.

Waterfall in Acadia National Park as seen from a stone bridge
Waterfall in Acadia National Park, Maine
Waterfall in Acadia National Park, Maine
Waterfall in Acadia National Park, Maine

Hadlock Brook waterfall in Acadia National Park, Maine as seen from a stone bridge.

Hadlock Brook waterfall in Acadia National Park, Maine as seen from a stone bridge.

A pond reflecting blue sky and clouds surrounded by grass and trees with mountains in the background
Aunt Betty Pond Inlet, Acadia National Park
Aunt Betty Pond Inlet, Acadia National Park
Aunt Betty Pond Inlet, Acadia National Park

Aunt Betty Pond Inlet, Acadia National Park, Maine. Photo taken in the mid of summer.

Aunt Betty Pond Inlet, Acadia National Park, Maine. Photo taken in the mid of summer.

Hydrologic Technician stands in Kebo Brook in Acadia National Park
Hydrologic Technician stands in Kebo Brook in Acadia National Park
Hydrologic Technician stands in Kebo Brook in Acadia National Park
Hydrologic Technician stands in Kebo Brook in Acadia National Park

Hydrologic Technician Sean Thiboldeaux stands in Kebo Brook after making a streamflow measurement and conducting training with staff from Acadia National Park.

Summer 2022 Photo Contest Winner: Nicholas Stasulis, People category

Hydrologic Technician Sean Thiboldeaux stands in Kebo Brook after making a streamflow measurement and conducting training with staff from Acadia National Park.

Summer 2022 Photo Contest Winner: Nicholas Stasulis, People category

Hydrologic Technician taking a FlowTracker measurement
Taking a FlowTracker measurement
Taking a FlowTracker measurement
Taking a FlowTracker measurement

Hydrologic technician taking a FlowTracker measurement at 01123360 (Quinebaug River at Fiskdale, Massachusetts) station.

Hydrologic technician taking a FlowTracker measurement at 01123360 (Quinebaug River at Fiskdale, Massachusetts) station.

An oxbow in a river with green vegetation and foliage and blue skies.
Piscatiquis River at Medford, Maine
Piscatiquis River at Medford, Maine
Piscatiquis River at Medford, Maine

A photograph taken near USGS 01034000 Piscataquis River at Medford, Maine on June 6, 2022 when the river was experiencing below average flow conditions as a result of a continued drought.

A photograph taken near USGS 01034000 Piscataquis River at Medford, Maine on June 6, 2022 when the river was experiencing below average flow conditions as a result of a continued drought.

A river with green foliage on both banks and blue skies.
Piscatiquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Piscatiquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Piscatiquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine

A photograph of the Piscatquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine taken on June 6, 2022, when the river was experiencing below average flow conditions due to a continued drought. USGS Current Conditions for USGS 01031500 Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine

A photograph of the Piscatquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine taken on June 6, 2022, when the river was experiencing below average flow conditions due to a continued drought. USGS Current Conditions for USGS 01031500 Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine

USGS crew deploying Southport buoy
USGS crew deploying Southport Buoy
USGS crew deploying Southport Buoy
USGS crew deploying Southport Buoy

USGS crew deployed this buoy platform with connected water quality equipment in Southport Harbor, CT in May 2022.

USGS crew deployed this buoy platform with connected water quality equipment in Southport Harbor, CT in May 2022.

Four USGS scientists deploy a marked buoy platform.
Deploying a Buoy Platform in Southport Harbor, CT
Deploying a Buoy Platform in Southport Harbor, CT
Deploying a Buoy Platform in Southport Harbor, CT

USGS deployed this buoy platform with connected water quality equipment in Southport Harbor, CT in May 2022.

USGS deployed this buoy platform with connected water quality equipment in Southport Harbor, CT in May 2022.

Three scientists work on releasing a marked buoy platform in the water.
Scientists Deploy Buoy Platform with Water Quality Instruments in Southport Harbor, CT
Scientists Deploy Buoy Platform with Water Quality Instruments in Southport Harbor, CT
Scientists Deploy Buoy Platform with Water Quality Instruments in Southport Harbor, CT

USGS deployed this buoy platform with connected water quality equipment in Southport Harbor, CT in May 2022.

American Beachgrass planted on a beach with the ocean on the right and a hazy sky.
American Beachgrass Planted on a beach in Aquinnah, Massachusetts
American Beachgrass Planted on a beach in Aquinnah, Massachusetts
American Beachgrass Planted on a beach in Aquinnah, Massachusetts

American Beachgrass (Ammophila breviligulata) is planted on a beach in the town of Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts for stabilization.

American Beachgrass (Ammophila breviligulata) is planted on a beach in the town of Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts for stabilization.