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Click through our gallery of photographs showcasing New England Water Science Center research projects and monitoring work throughout the region.
Noxious Algal Bloom in an estuary along the Massachusetts coast. Photo from the USGS circular 1360 "Water Quality in Pricipal Aquifers of the United States, 1991-2010."
Noxious Algal Bloom in an estuary along the Massachusetts coast. Photo from the USGS circular 1360 "Water Quality in Pricipal Aquifers of the United States, 1991-2010."
Flooding at the USGS Streamgage Nashua River at Pepperell, MA (01096500) on March 17, 2010 at about 12:15 EDT at a gage height of 14.58 ft and discharge of 9,780 cfs.
Flooding at the USGS Streamgage Nashua River at Pepperell, MA (01096500) on March 17, 2010 at about 12:15 EDT at a gage height of 14.58 ft and discharge of 9,780 cfs.
The USGS has been monitoring the Kennebunk River near Kennebunk, Maine since June 2008 and the peak discharge for the period of record occurred in February 2010.
The USGS has been monitoring the Kennebunk River near Kennebunk, Maine since June 2008 and the peak discharge for the period of record occurred in February 2010.
Understanding the forces that influence major floods can help inform the design of more resilient infrastructure. Image shows a major flood on the St. John River on the border of Maine, United States and New Brunswick, Canada, April 29, 2008. This site was part of the study. USGS Public Domain.
Understanding the forces that influence major floods can help inform the design of more resilient infrastructure. Image shows a major flood on the St. John River on the border of Maine, United States and New Brunswick, Canada, April 29, 2008. This site was part of the study. USGS Public Domain.
Gatehouse for the raw drinking water-intake at Flints (Sandy) Pond in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Flints pond is Lincoln's primary public water supply.
Gatehouse for the raw drinking water-intake at Flints (Sandy) Pond in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Flints pond is Lincoln's primary public water supply.
A replacement culvert for a stream crossing project on Bronson Brook at Dingle Road in Worthington, Massachusetts.
A replacement culvert for a stream crossing project on Bronson Brook at Dingle Road in Worthington, Massachusetts.
As the Little Androscoggin River flows through western Maine it eventually reaches Snow Falls, a 25 ft cascading waterfall in the town of West Paris.
As the Little Androscoggin River flows through western Maine it eventually reaches Snow Falls, a 25 ft cascading waterfall in the town of West Paris.
This photo of Mt. Katahdin was taken from Abol Bridge, a popular spot to view Maine's highest peak. The USGS monitors groundwater and surface water in the area.
This photo of Mt. Katahdin was taken from Abol Bridge, a popular spot to view Maine's highest peak. The USGS monitors groundwater and surface water in the area.
Hadlock Brook, in Acadia National Park, is a small watershed that was monitored by the USGS from 1999 to 2006. The Hadlock Falls is a popular spot for a break on one of the many scenic trails through the park. The USGS gaging station was approximately 100 ft above the falls.
Hadlock Brook, in Acadia National Park, is a small watershed that was monitored by the USGS from 1999 to 2006. The Hadlock Falls is a popular spot for a break on one of the many scenic trails through the park. The USGS gaging station was approximately 100 ft above the falls.
In February 2005 a visit to a USGS station on Libby Brook near Northfield, Maine revealed a gap between the water level and a layer of ice above. Cold temperatures after a rain event caused the ice layer to form and as water levels dropped the ice layer remained.
In February 2005 a visit to a USGS station on Libby Brook near Northfield, Maine revealed a gap between the water level and a layer of ice above. Cold temperatures after a rain event caused the ice layer to form and as water levels dropped the ice layer remained.
Groundwater sampling array at the Toxics Substances research site, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Groundwater sampling array at the Toxics Substances research site, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists conducted a unique study, which demonstrated that the ecology of natural groundwater bacteria changed after exposure of the bacteria to the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole (SMX).
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists conducted a unique study, which demonstrated that the ecology of natural groundwater bacteria changed after exposure of the bacteria to the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole (SMX).
Research Hydrologist Denis LeBlanc studied groundwater flow and quality on Cape Cod throughout his career.
Research Hydrologist Denis LeBlanc studied groundwater flow and quality on Cape Cod throughout his career.
Connecticut River Holyoke Dam, Holyoke Water Power Company, during flood of March 1936.
Connecticut River Holyoke Dam, Holyoke Water Power Company, during flood of March 1936.
Six Mile Falls on Kenduskeag Stream at USGS station 01037000.
Six Mile Falls on Kenduskeag Stream at USGS station 01037000.
USGS lake elevation gage on Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine, station 01019300.
USGS lake elevation gage on Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine, station 01019300.
Sunrise on the shore of Spednic Lake before heading out on the lake to collect data for a study.
Sunrise on the shore of Spednic Lake before heading out on the lake to collect data for a study.
The view of the river from the USGS gaging station on the Kennebec River at The Forks, station 01042500.
The view of the river from the USGS gaging station on the Kennebec River at The Forks, station 01042500.