Hydro tech Josh Price guides training participants as they set up the software that interfaces with the acoustic measurement equipment. Photo by Brandon McMullen.
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Setting up the ADCP
Hydro tech Josh Price guides training participants as they set up the software that interfaces with the acoustic measurement equipment. Photo by Brandon McMullen.
Measuring the Donner und Blitzen River at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Measuring the Donner und Blitzen River at Malheur National Wildlife RefugeThe Donner und Blitzen River flows north through the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge into Malheur Lake. Photo by Brandon McMullen.
Measuring the Donner und Blitzen River at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Measuring the Donner und Blitzen River at Malheur National Wildlife RefugeThe Donner und Blitzen River flows north through the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge into Malheur Lake. Photo by Brandon McMullen.
USGS streamflow measurement training at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
USGS streamflow measurement training at Malheur National Wildlife RefugeParticipants from the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and High Desert Partnership gathered for a USGS lead streamflow measurement training using acoustic technology. Photo by Jeremiah Drewel.
USGS streamflow measurement training at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
USGS streamflow measurement training at Malheur National Wildlife RefugeParticipants from the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and High Desert Partnership gathered for a USGS lead streamflow measurement training using acoustic technology. Photo by Jeremiah Drewel.
USGS streamflow measurement training at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
USGS streamflow measurement training at Malheur National Wildlife RefugeTraining participant holds the rope that is tethered to an acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP). The ADCP is ferried back and forth the channel while it collects streamflow data.
USGS streamflow measurement training at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
USGS streamflow measurement training at Malheur National Wildlife RefugeTraining participant holds the rope that is tethered to an acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP). The ADCP is ferried back and forth the channel while it collects streamflow data.
Operating a cable car
Measuring streamflow from a human powered cable car takes a lot of skill and quick thinking. A flow meter is lowered into the water using a reel.
Measuring streamflow from a human powered cable car takes a lot of skill and quick thinking. A flow meter is lowered into the water using a reel.
Measuring Middle Fork Coquille river
Esteemed Hydrologic Technician, Katie Baker, measures streamflow with an acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP). The ADCP tracks the velocity of particles in the water and maps the channel bottom, combine that data with channel width and you can calculate stream flow!
Esteemed Hydrologic Technician, Katie Baker, measures streamflow with an acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP). The ADCP tracks the velocity of particles in the water and maps the channel bottom, combine that data with channel width and you can calculate stream flow!
Gage house maintenance
Sometimes climbing up on top of a gage house is necessary to check on the condition of the solar panel and satellite antenna.
Sometimes climbing up on top of a gage house is necessary to check on the condition of the solar panel and satellite antenna.
Monitoring equipment in the Klamath River
The pipes suspended from the bridge house monitoring equipment that records real-time water-quality data in the Klamath River (11511990) during the Klamath dam removal.
The pipes suspended from the bridge house monitoring equipment that records real-time water-quality data in the Klamath River (11511990) during the Klamath dam removal.
Field work at the Klamath River above Fall Creek near Copco California
Field work at the Klamath River above Fall Creek near Copco CaliforniaUSGS field crew pauses for a photo while performing emergency repairs on water-quality pipes suspended from Daggett Bridge. Once hanging in the calm reservoir, the pipes were exposed to swift currents after dam removal and had to be stabilized to ensure the instruments continued collecting reliable data.
Field work at the Klamath River above Fall Creek near Copco California
Field work at the Klamath River above Fall Creek near Copco CaliforniaUSGS field crew pauses for a photo while performing emergency repairs on water-quality pipes suspended from Daggett Bridge. Once hanging in the calm reservoir, the pipes were exposed to swift currents after dam removal and had to be stabilized to ensure the instruments continued collecting reliable data.
USGS Klamath River streamgage below Iron Gate
USGS streamgage 11516530 on the Klamath River below Iron Gate Dam in Siskiyou County, California, monitors real-time river discharge and water temperature for a 4,630-square-mile basin.
USGS streamgage 11516530 on the Klamath River below Iron Gate Dam in Siskiyou County, California, monitors real-time river discharge and water temperature for a 4,630-square-mile basin.
Iron Gate Dam Klamath River
The drained Iron Gate Reservoir is a free flowing section of the Klamath River after reservoir drawdowns and damn removal.
The drained Iron Gate Reservoir is a free flowing section of the Klamath River after reservoir drawdowns and damn removal.
Sediment samples from the Klamath River near Keno
Sediment samples collected during reservoir drawdown on the Klamath River below where John C. Boyle Powerplant used to be near Keno, Oregon.
Sediment samples collected during reservoir drawdown on the Klamath River below where John C. Boyle Powerplant used to be near Keno, Oregon.
Klamath River during early dam removal
Starting January 2024, water levels behind the dams were gradually lowered over several weeks to prevent flooding and minimize downstream sediment impacts.
Starting January 2024, water levels behind the dams were gradually lowered over several weeks to prevent flooding and minimize downstream sediment impacts.
Elevation levels at Fall Creek Reservoir
One of our incredible hydrologic technicians is in full safety gear, including fall protection and life vest, as she surveys elevation levels. In this photo the white level marker rod has fallen onto the pile of floating logs. It was safely retrieved!
One of our incredible hydrologic technicians is in full safety gear, including fall protection and life vest, as she surveys elevation levels. In this photo the white level marker rod has fallen onto the pile of floating logs. It was safely retrieved!
Measuring wells in Klamath County
Hydrologic technicians use electronic tapes to measure groundwater in wells. The tape beeps or lights up when makes contact with water.
Hydrologic technicians use electronic tapes to measure groundwater in wells. The tape beeps or lights up when makes contact with water.
Cat inspects well depth measurement equipment
An electronic measuring tape will beep when it hits the surface of the water. This well inspection caught the attention of a neighborhood cat.
An electronic measuring tape will beep when it hits the surface of the water. This well inspection caught the attention of a neighborhood cat.
Sediment sampling on the Klamath River during dam removal
Sediment sampling on the Klamath River during dam removalA field crew member stops to smile for a photo during sediment sampling on the Klamath River. The sediment sampler is lowered from a truck-mounted crane across the channel to collect measurements at multiple locations.
Sediment sampling on the Klamath River during dam removal
Sediment sampling on the Klamath River during dam removalA field crew member stops to smile for a photo during sediment sampling on the Klamath River. The sediment sampler is lowered from a truck-mounted crane across the channel to collect measurements at multiple locations.
Water-quality pipe below Lookout Point Dam
Grey and black PVC piping housing the water-quality sensors for this stream gage.
Grey and black PVC piping housing the water-quality sensors for this stream gage.
Water-quality pipe at the South Santiam River in Waterloo, Oregon
Water-quality pipe at the South Santiam River in Waterloo, OregonA tree mounted white PVC pipe houses water-quality sensors along the South Santiam River.
Water-quality pipe at the South Santiam River in Waterloo, Oregon
Water-quality pipe at the South Santiam River in Waterloo, OregonA tree mounted white PVC pipe houses water-quality sensors along the South Santiam River.
Water-quality sensors on the Willamette River, Jasper Oregon
Water-quality sensors on the Willamette River, Jasper OregonThe grey PVC pipe is securely mounted on the river bank to house water-quality instruments.
Water-quality sensors on the Willamette River, Jasper Oregon
Water-quality sensors on the Willamette River, Jasper OregonThe grey PVC pipe is securely mounted on the river bank to house water-quality instruments.
USGS hat on black bear berry
A USGS hat sits on a bed of black bear berry vegetation. This photo was taken in Kanuti, Alaska.
A USGS hat sits on a bed of black bear berry vegetation. This photo was taken in Kanuti, Alaska.