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Click through our gallery of photographs showcasing New England Water Science Center research projects and monitoring work throughout the region.
This is the "Douglas Flood Rock,” which has been used to document floods near Otter Creek in Pittsford, Vermont, since 1811. Local engravers in the area mark the flood rock at the highest water level after every big flood event. Locally called “Flood Rock,” this marble ledge is listed in the Pittsford Second Sentry Historical Book.
This is the "Douglas Flood Rock,” which has been used to document floods near Otter Creek in Pittsford, Vermont, since 1811. Local engravers in the area mark the flood rock at the highest water level after every big flood event. Locally called “Flood Rock,” this marble ledge is listed in the Pittsford Second Sentry Historical Book.
A crest-stage gage is located on Joes Brook Tributary in East Barnet, Vermont. Crest-stage gages are used to validate peak flow measurements at nearby streamgages.
A crest-stage gage is located on Joes Brook Tributary in East Barnet, Vermont. Crest-stage gages are used to validate peak flow measurements at nearby streamgages.
A collage of images depicting USGS employees working on various water resources activities in New England states.
A collage of images depicting USGS employees working on various water resources activities in New England states.
A collage of images depicting USGS employees working on various field activities, throughout all seasons of the year, in New England states.
A collage of images depicting USGS employees working on various field activities, throughout all seasons of the year, in New England states.
A stormdrain receiving water input during a high-precipitation storm in Massachusetts.
A stormdrain receiving water input during a high-precipitation storm in Massachusetts.
Maddy Holland (New England Water Science Center), Eric White (Water Mission Area - Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch), Jason Sorenson (New England Water Science Center), and Carole Johnson (Water Mission Area - Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch) moving heavy TDEM field gear across a field in Edgartown, Massachusetts.
Maddy Holland (New England Water Science Center), Eric White (Water Mission Area - Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch), Jason Sorenson (New England Water Science Center), and Carole Johnson (Water Mission Area - Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch) moving heavy TDEM field gear across a field in Edgartown, Massachusetts.
Hydrologist of the Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch of the USGS Water Mission Area, operates Time-domain electromagnetic (TDEM) equipment in Chilmark, Massachusetts.
Hydrologist of the Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch of the USGS Water Mission Area, operates Time-domain electromagnetic (TDEM) equipment in Chilmark, Massachusetts.
Electa Hare-RedCorn was a participant in the Native American Research Assistantship program in 2023. She was mentored by USGS staff at the New England and New York Water Science Centers.
Electa Hare-RedCorn was a participant in the Native American Research Assistantship program in 2023. She was mentored by USGS staff at the New England and New York Water Science Centers.
Electa Hare-RedCorn is a member of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and a descendant of the Ihanktonwan Dakota tribal communities. She was participant in the Native American Research Assistantship program in 2023 with mentors from the New York Water Science Center and New England Water Science Center.
Electa Hare-RedCorn is a member of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and a descendant of the Ihanktonwan Dakota tribal communities. She was participant in the Native American Research Assistantship program in 2023 with mentors from the New York Water Science Center and New England Water Science Center.
The East Branch of the Penobscot River provides high-quality habitat for the endangered Atlantic Salmon, and preserving the habitat in the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is important for the river's ecosystem. Thousands of hatchery-spawned Atlantic salmon into the East Branch of the Penobscot River in 2023.
The East Branch of the Penobscot River provides high-quality habitat for the endangered Atlantic Salmon, and preserving the habitat in the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is important for the river's ecosystem. Thousands of hatchery-spawned Atlantic salmon into the East Branch of the Penobscot River in 2023.
A USGS hydrologic technician takes a streamflow measurement using a current meter in Otter Creek in Acadia National Park.
A USGS hydrologic technician takes a streamflow measurement using a current meter in Otter Creek in Acadia National Park.
A view of the North and South Bubble Mountains in front of Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park.
A view of the North and South Bubble Mountains in front of Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park.
A hydrologic technician checks data at the Otter Creek streamgage near Bar Harbor, Maine, in Acadia National Park.
A hydrologic technician checks data at the Otter Creek streamgage near Bar Harbor, Maine, in Acadia National Park.
A USGS hydrologic technician takes a streamflow measurement at Otter Creek in Acadia National Park.
A USGS hydrologic technician takes a streamflow measurement at Otter Creek in Acadia National Park.
Jeremiah Pomerleau (Maine Office) looks at high-water marks from the Flood at Saco River near Conway, NH station number 01064500. One of the highest flows ever recorded since 1903.
Jeremiah Pomerleau (Maine Office) looks at high-water marks from the Flood at Saco River near Conway, NH station number 01064500. One of the highest flows ever recorded since 1903.
Hydrologists Hayley Lind and Patrick Scordato collect groundwater samples from the Maravista neighborhood in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Hydrologists Hayley Lind and Patrick Scordato collect groundwater samples from the Maravista neighborhood in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
The USGS is conducting a study to characterize groundwater and surface-water quality to better understand nutrient inputs to the coast. The initial focus of the study is on local-scale hydrologic monitoring adjacent to Academy Cove.
The USGS is conducting a study to characterize groundwater and surface-water quality to better understand nutrient inputs to the coast. The initial focus of the study is on local-scale hydrologic monitoring adjacent to Academy Cove.
Smith Pond is a 15‑acre freshwater pond in Northborough, Massachusetts, forming part of the upper Hop Brook system within the French River watershed.
Smith Pond is a 15‑acre freshwater pond in Northborough, Massachusetts, forming part of the upper Hop Brook system within the French River watershed.
Continuous water quality gaging station located at Farm River at Farm River Marina near East Haven, Connecticut (USGS site ID 411513072512301). The station is placed on the floating dock.
Continuous water quality gaging station located at Farm River at Farm River Marina near East Haven, Connecticut (USGS site ID 411513072512301). The station is placed on the floating dock.
Continuous water quality gaging station located at Farm River at Trolley Museum at East Haven, Connecticut (USGS site ID 411626072514501).
Continuous water quality gaging station located at Farm River at Trolley Museum at East Haven, Connecticut (USGS site ID 411626072514501).
Sam Banas performing a calibration test of a precipitation tipping bucket instrument.
Spring 2023 Photo Contest Winner: Sam Banas, USGS at Work category
Sam Banas performing a calibration test of a precipitation tipping bucket instrument.
Spring 2023 Photo Contest Winner: Sam Banas, USGS at Work category