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USGS Hydrologist Gerard Gonthier measures the water level in a well in Richmond County, GA as part of the Groundwater Monitoring Program in partnership with Augusta Utilities Department.
USGS Hydrologist Gerard Gonthier measures the water level in a well in Richmond County, GA as part of the Groundwater Monitoring Program in partnership with Augusta Utilities Department.
Cape Fear River Basin North Carolina, Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) Scenarios and Flow Output
Cape Fear River Basin North Carolina, Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) Scenarios and Flow Output
North Carolina Major Hurricane Timeline with Rainfall Amounts and Damage Estimates
North Carolina Major Hurricane Timeline with Rainfall Amounts and Damage Estimates
North Carolina FINMAN with USGS gage intersects (left figure), HEC-RAS model (right figure)
North Carolina FINMAN with USGS gage intersects (left figure), HEC-RAS model (right figure)
John Joiner working with students in South Atlantic Water Science Center Bacteria Lab.
John Joiner working with students in South Atlantic Water Science Center Bacteria Lab.
Tim Lanier taking "tapedown" measurement at Tearcoat Branch at I-95, near Manning, South Carolina.
Tim Lanier taking "tapedown" measurement at Tearcoat Branch at I-95, near Manning, South Carolina.
John Mazurek performs a serial dilution to calibrate a specific conductor sensor which will be used to measure the salt content in a stream.
John Mazurek performs a serial dilution to calibrate a specific conductor sensor which will be used to measure the salt content in a stream.
Sarah Chamblee (center) and Jonathan Jason (left) collecting a base-flow sample using a USGS DH-81 manual sampler and a multiple vertical integrating technique at the Gwinnett County Long-Term Trend Monitoring program multiparameter stream monitoring site, Richland Creek at Suwanee Dam Road, near Buford, Georgia, March 29, 2022
Sarah Chamblee (center) and Jonathan Jason (left) collecting a base-flow sample using a USGS DH-81 manual sampler and a multiple vertical integrating technique at the Gwinnett County Long-Term Trend Monitoring program multiparameter stream monitoring site, Richland Creek at Suwanee Dam Road, near Buford, Georgia, March 29, 2022
E. Frank Younger is an expert in scientific instrumentation at the U.S. Geological SurveyHawaiian Volcano Observatory.
E. Frank Younger is an expert in scientific instrumentation at the U.S. Geological SurveyHawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Wando River Bridge (Interstate 526/Mark Clark Expressway), Charleston, South Carolina
Wando River Bridge (Interstate 526/Mark Clark Expressway), Charleston, South Carolina
Flood waters overtopping Dana Drive and flooding nearby townhouses in the Walnut Creek floodplain in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Flood waters overtopping Dana Drive and flooding nearby townhouses in the Walnut Creek floodplain in Raleigh, North Carolina.
North Carolina Water Rescue unit arrives to transport stranded flood victims from apartments. This neighborhood, and various others along Walnut Creek, experience repeat flooding events.
North Carolina Water Rescue unit arrives to transport stranded flood victims from apartments. This neighborhood, and various others along Walnut Creek, experience repeat flooding events.
Photograph of sand filter and dry detention pond located in Clarksburg, Maryland
Photograph of sand filter and dry detention pond located in Clarksburg, Maryland
A USGS scientist wearing black gloves is collecting a sample of tap water from the kitchen sink using small plastic vials to test for PFAS.
A USGS scientist wearing black gloves is collecting a sample of tap water from the kitchen sink using small plastic vials to test for PFAS.
Throughout the historically active 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season,USGS hydrologists have been working quickly to collect vital flood and streamflow information in impacted areas.
Throughout the historically active 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season,USGS hydrologists have been working quickly to collect vital flood and streamflow information in impacted areas.
This USGS storm tide sensor was installed August 1 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to measure the coastal impacts of Hurricane Isaias. Photo by Joshua Lee, USGS.
This USGS storm tide sensor was installed August 1 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to measure the coastal impacts of Hurricane Isaias. Photo by Joshua Lee, USGS.
This rapid deployment gauge was installed August 1 in Swansboro, North Carolina on the White Oak River to monitor water levels in order track potential flooding caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. Photo by Bryce McClenney, USGS.
This rapid deployment gauge was installed August 1 in Swansboro, North Carolina on the White Oak River to monitor water levels in order track potential flooding caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. Photo by Bryce McClenney, USGS.
Sean Egen, hydrologic technician, installs a storm tide sensor
at River Dunes Marina in Pamlico County, NC
Sean Egen, hydrologic technician, installs a storm tide sensor
at River Dunes Marina in Pamlico County, NC
Cristal Younker of the SAWSC drives a boat to site 02226160, Altamaha River at Everett City, Georgia, to collect samples for the National Water Quality Program (NWQP) trends sampling. The NWQP provides an understanding of water-quality conditions; whether conditions are getting better or worse over time; and how natural features and human activities affect thos
Cristal Younker of the SAWSC drives a boat to site 02226160, Altamaha River at Everett City, Georgia, to collect samples for the National Water Quality Program (NWQP) trends sampling. The NWQP provides an understanding of water-quality conditions; whether conditions are getting better or worse over time; and how natural features and human activities affect thos
Anna McKee of the SAWSC, Norcross, GA, prepares DNA from water samples to test for bacteria that indicate sources of fecal contamination. Understanding the sources of contamination can help target mitigation and outreach efforts.
Anna McKee of the SAWSC, Norcross, GA, prepares DNA from water samples to test for bacteria that indicate sources of fecal contamination. Understanding the sources of contamination can help target mitigation and outreach efforts.
Kelsey Simmons and Kaamilya Najeeullah of the SAWSC prepare a sample from site 02336240 S.F Peachtree Creek Johnson Rd, near Atlanta, GA. The sample is part of routine water-quality monitoring for water-shed protection in Dekalb County, GA.
Kelsey Simmons and Kaamilya Najeeullah of the SAWSC prepare a sample from site 02336240 S.F Peachtree Creek Johnson Rd, near Atlanta, GA. The sample is part of routine water-quality monitoring for water-shed protection in Dekalb County, GA.