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USGS scientists (left to right) Seth Ackerman, Rachel Henderson, Chris Schubert, and Gina Groseclose hosting a booth at the 2026 Long Island Sound Research Conference.

The 2026 Long Island Sound Research Conference brings together researchers, managers, academia, and community partners to share the latest science and strengthen collaborations focused on the future of Long Island Sound. This year, the U.S.

The 2026 Long Island Sound Research Conference brings together researchers, managers, academia, and community partners to share the latest science and strengthen collaborations focused on the future of Long Island Sound. This year, the U.S.

The 2026 Long Island Sound Research Conference brings together researchers, managers, academia, and community partners to share the latest science and strengthen collaborations focused on the future of Long Island Sound. This year, the U.S.

Sunrise during early morning checks at a USGS water quality/elevation station in West Harbor Beach Memorial Park, in Bayville, New York.

Fall 2025 Photo Contest Winner: Natalie Cheung, Where We Work category

Brandon Ernst making a discharge measurement during ice conditions at the Fulmer Creek at Mohawk, NY (01342743) gaging station.

Winter 2025 Photo Contest Winner: Bernard (Jason) Zatorsky, People category

Map of New York State showing the three pilot study areas for interactive products to assist with geothermal drilling.

Alton Anderson of the USGS explaining common geophysical tools used to evaluate boreholes to a group of people at a worksite.

Genesee River viewed from the top of the Mount Morris Dam

Mount Morris, New York, near Letchworth State Park

Fall 2024 Photo Contest Winner: Kent Smith, Honorable Mention

The USGS installs a sensor to monitor groundwater levels in real time at a well located at the City University of New York, York College campus. 

The USGS installs a sensor to monitor groundwater levels in real time at a well located at the City University of New York, York College campus. 

The USGS installs a sensor to monitor groundwater levels in real time at a well located at the City University of New York, York College campus. 

Leveling a newly installed radar gage on the dock at Rye Playland, NY.

Spring 2024 Photo Contest Winner: Natalie Cheung, USGS at Work category

Flooded front yard of a house near the Wading River after a massive winter storm in January 2024.

Flooding after the winter storm of January 12th, 2024, in Wading River along Creek Road and Sound Road.

Photograph of the Lake in Central Park, NY under harmful algal bloom conditions.

Installation of a closed loop geothermal system near Saratoga Springs, New York by a team of USGS scientists and other experts.

Andrew Kowalczk, a NYWSC scientific diver, entering the Oneida River to conduct annual servicing to an Index Velocity gage. The NYWSC divers service various gages across the state to ensure data collected is as accurate as possible for the cooperators and public.

Fall 2023 Photo Contest Winner: Zachary Heck, People category

Abandoned cars on a flooded street in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY during a storm in 2023.

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.