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Click through our gallery of photographs showcasing New England Water Science Center research projects and monitoring work throughout the region.
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.
A USGS scientist runs a field presentation discussing riparian and stormwater assessment at the EPA Clean Water Act 106/319 Training for Tribal and First Nation Partners in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts in May 2022.
A USGS scientist runs a field presentation discussing riparian and stormwater assessment at the EPA Clean Water Act 106/319 Training for Tribal and First Nation Partners in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts in May 2022.
USGS scientists implant a passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag into a river herring for a monitoring study in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
USGS scientists implant a passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag into a river herring for a monitoring study in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
The Gay Head Lighthouse sits atop the coastal cliffs in Aquinnah, Massachusetts - a town located on the western tip of Martha's Vineyard.
The Gay Head Lighthouse sits atop the coastal cliffs in Aquinnah, Massachusetts - a town located on the western tip of Martha's Vineyard.
A field demonstration on a beach in Aquinnah, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts during the Clean Water Act Section 106/319 Training hosted by the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) for Tribal and First Nation partners.
A field demonstration on a beach in Aquinnah, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts during the Clean Water Act Section 106/319 Training hosted by the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) for Tribal and First Nation partners.
In-stream demonstration during the Clean Water Act Section 106/319 Training for Tribal Partners and First Nations that took place in Gay Head on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts in May 2022.
In-stream demonstration during the Clean Water Act Section 106/319 Training for Tribal Partners and First Nations that took place in Gay Head on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts in May 2022.
Culvert pipes transporting water in a forested area in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
Culvert pipes transporting water in a forested area in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
USGS deployed this buoy platform with connected water quality equipment in Saugatuck Harbor, CT in May 2022.
USGS deployed this buoy platform with connected water quality equipment in Saugatuck Harbor, CT in May 2022.
USGS crew servicing water-quality monitors at Saugatuck Rowing Club, Connecticut.
USGS crew servicing water-quality monitors at Saugatuck Rowing Club, Connecticut.
USGS crew deployed this buoy platform with connected water quality equipment in Saugatuck Harbor, CT in May 2022.
USGS crew deployed this buoy platform with connected water quality equipment in Saugatuck Harbor, CT in May 2022.
USGS deployed this buoy platform with connected water quality equipment in Saugatuck Harbor, CT in May 2022.
USGS deployed this buoy platform with connected water quality equipment in Saugatuck Harbor, CT in May 2022.
USGS and University of Colorado Scientist Alan Vajda, Ph.D., examines the effects of PFAS-contaminated groundwater on fish in aquaria in a mobile fish lab.
USGS and University of Colorado Scientist Alan Vajda, Ph.D., examines the effects of PFAS-contaminated groundwater on fish in aquaria in a mobile fish lab.
USGS Hydrologist sampling in Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations (Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine - USGS-01019300) used for water quality and quantity sampling.
USGS Hydrologist sampling in Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations (Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine - USGS-01019300) used for water quality and quantity sampling.
Connecticut River at Essex, Connecticut, station 01194750. The monitoring site houses the data logger and satellite transmitter for data collected by water quality and stage sensors in this tidal part of the Connecticut River.
Connecticut River at Essex, Connecticut, station 01194750. The monitoring site houses the data logger and satellite transmitter for data collected by water quality and stage sensors in this tidal part of the Connecticut River.
Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used by the Park for water quality and quantity sampling. This project involves an assessment of the water quantity data collected at this site (and others).
Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used by the Park for water quality and quantity sampling. This project involves an assessment of the water quantity data collected at this site (and others).
Surveyors using an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) mounted on the boat to measure the depth of the Connecticut river near Hanover, New Hampshire.
Surveyors using an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) mounted on the boat to measure the depth of the Connecticut river near Hanover, New Hampshire.
Hydrologic technician preparing to complete discharge measurement at the USGS sample location 0119665996 (Denison Brook at Beach Pond Road near Voluntown, Connecticut).
Hydrologic technician preparing to complete discharge measurement at the USGS sample location 0119665996 (Denison Brook at Beach Pond Road near Voluntown, Connecticut).
Hydrologic technician collecting a discharge measurement in conjunction with a water quality sample at USGS site 01195149, Huzzle Guzzle Brook near Madison, Connecticut.
Hydrologic technician collecting a discharge measurement in conjunction with a water quality sample at USGS site 01195149, Huzzle Guzzle Brook near Madison, Connecticut.
Hydrologic technician preparing to complete water quality sample at the USGS sample location at 01122875, Downing Brook at Colburn Road near Canterbury, Connecticut.
Hydrologic technician preparing to complete water quality sample at the USGS sample location at 01122875, Downing Brook at Colburn Road near Canterbury, Connecticut.
Hydrologic technician processing a water quality sample in the field out of one of USGS designated water quality vehicles.
Hydrologic technician processing a water quality sample in the field out of one of USGS designated water quality vehicles.
USGS scientists sampling groundwater near the top of the water table in a corn field in Concord, New Hampshire.
USGS scientists sampling groundwater near the top of the water table in a corn field in Concord, New Hampshire.