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Check out photos of some of the awesome work USGS scientists and field technicians have done over the years.
USGS hydrologic technicians pose during their fastening the grey enclosure to the dock. The grey enclosure protects the monitoring station equipment from the elements.
USGS hydrologic technicians pose during their fastening the grey enclosure to the dock. The grey enclosure protects the monitoring station equipment from the elements.
USGS data technicians are skilled in both field hydrology and construction to build and maintain USGS monitoring stations. Here they attach the equipment shelter to the dock at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
USGS data technicians are skilled in both field hydrology and construction to build and maintain USGS monitoring stations. Here they attach the equipment shelter to the dock at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
This large basalt boulder is the perfect stable foundation for the metal gage box keeping our equipment safe on the shores of Lake Abert.
This large basalt boulder is the perfect stable foundation for the metal gage box keeping our equipment safe on the shores of Lake Abert.
The star-shaped Asterionella is a genus of freshwater diatoms often found in star-shaped colonies of individuals. The thread like shape is Fragilaria a genus of fresh and saltwater diatom.
The star-shaped Asterionella is a genus of freshwater diatoms often found in star-shaped colonies of individuals. The thread like shape is Fragilaria a genus of fresh and saltwater diatom.
Scientific studies in Malheur Lake require strong partnerships and collaboration among USGS, USFWS, and High Desert Partnership. Photo by Brandon McMullen.
Scientific studies in Malheur Lake require strong partnerships and collaboration among USGS, USFWS, and High Desert Partnership. Photo by Brandon McMullen.
Local sand was applied to some mesocosms to test whether hardening the lakebed would reduce suspension of bottom sediments.
Local sand was applied to some mesocosms to test whether hardening the lakebed would reduce suspension of bottom sediments.
Eared grebes in a courtship behavior in the Great Salt Lake. They are one of many migratory birds in the Great Basin that rely on terminal lakes and wetlands in the area to stop rest and feed.
Eared grebes in a courtship behavior in the Great Salt Lake. They are one of many migratory birds in the Great Basin that rely on terminal lakes and wetlands in the area to stop rest and feed.
Wave reduction barriers were installed around some mesocosms to test whether reducing wind-wave action would reduce suspended sediment in the water column.
Wave reduction barriers were installed around some mesocosms to test whether reducing wind-wave action would reduce suspended sediment in the water column.
Williamson River below Sprague River near Chiloquin, OR in the spring during low-flow conditions. View data.
Williamson River below Sprague River near Chiloquin, OR in the spring during low-flow conditions. View data.
Umatilla River near Brich Creek from Rieth Road. The confluence of these two rivers is at a wide alluvial valley bounded by low hills. Birch Creek flows through the straightened ditch lined by bushes in the midground.
Umatilla River near Brich Creek from Rieth Road. The confluence of these two rivers is at a wide alluvial valley bounded by low hills. Birch Creek flows through the straightened ditch lined by bushes in the midground.
Researcher using an advanced acoustic instrument to collect river velocity data. The river velocity data is used to calibrate and validate hydraulic models.
Researcher using an advanced acoustic instrument to collect river velocity data. The river velocity data is used to calibrate and validate hydraulic models.
Data collection electronics are stored in the metal box. The flex tube connects wiring to sensors and pole where telemetry antennas will be mounted.
Data collection electronics are stored in the metal box. The flex tube connects wiring to sensors and pole where telemetry antennas will be mounted.
Graph of streamflow over time at North Santiam at Greens Bridge (14184100) between January 5th - January 22nd, 2023. Two speaker symbols represent the approximate timing of hydrophone audio recordings of river water moving gravel and cobbles along the channel bottom.
Graph of streamflow over time at North Santiam at Greens Bridge (14184100) between January 5th - January 22nd, 2023. Two speaker symbols represent the approximate timing of hydrophone audio recordings of river water moving gravel and cobbles along the channel bottom.
Relative groundwater age in (A) shallow wells that are less than 100 feet deep and (B) deep wells that are greater than 100 feet deep within and next to the Harney Basin, southeastern Oregon. Relative age is based on the analysis of stable isotopes of hydrogen in water and its relation to tritium and carbon-14 age dates.
Relative groundwater age in (A) shallow wells that are less than 100 feet deep and (B) deep wells that are greater than 100 feet deep within and next to the Harney Basin, southeastern Oregon. Relative age is based on the analysis of stable isotopes of hydrogen in water and its relation to tritium and carbon-14 age dates.
Drainage channel along HWY 126, near Coyote Creek, OR, where low water levels have exposed a headcut/headward erosion/knickpoint in the sediment.
Drainage channel along HWY 126, near Coyote Creek, OR, where low water levels have exposed a headcut/headward erosion/knickpoint in the sediment.
A winter reconnaissance visit at Lake Abert. Data technicians scout out the terrain and lake to plan site installation.
A winter reconnaissance visit at Lake Abert. Data technicians scout out the terrain and lake to plan site installation.
As the water drops large amounts of salt deposits are left behind on the shores of Lake Abert.
As the water drops large amounts of salt deposits are left behind on the shores of Lake Abert.
Side view of Central Point field office. Photo provided by Josh Price for use on ORWSC website.
Side view of Central Point field office. Photo provided by Josh Price for use on ORWSC website.
Image of the Crooked River near our Bend field office in Oregon. Image is looking up stream.
Image of the Crooked River near our Bend field office in Oregon. Image is looking up stream.
