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An animated infographic of stormwater runoff in urban watersheds.
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Nutrient pollution: excess nutrients lead to growing algal populations, falling O2 levels, and dye-offs of aquatic life.
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Two identical watersheds, one with a higher drainage density due to the addition of stormwater pipes which affects runoff.
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In a stormwater drain, a bilge pump sprays water at a sonde to rid it of algae.
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A USGS researcher confirms water depth measurements
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Inside a storm drain. Three stormwater pipes meet, and a ladder sits at the junction.
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A USGS researcher stands outside of a stormwater drain.
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The interior of a stormwater pipe.
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Two USGS researchers take flow measurements in a stormwater drain.
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Five methods of monitoring subsidence and sea level rise: extensometers, InSAR, wells, GPS, and tidal stations.
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2d and 3d representations of the aquifers of the Virginia Coastal Plain
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The depths of 3 USGS extensometers are compared to the heights of some of North America's tallest buildings.
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Measuring groundwater levels in a USGS well using a metal tape.
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Hydrologic unit codes (HUCs) are a hierarchical system of hydrologic units, each assigned a 2- to 12-digit number.
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Infographic showing parts of an extensometer, including fulcrum arm, counterweight, instruments, instrument table, & borehole
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Collecting water quality samples from the New River Gorge
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Coolers of water-quality samples being prepped for shipping to a laboratory for analysis.
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A bridge crossing Antietam Creek below Hagerstown, Maryland.
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Map of the Virginia coastal plain with the locations of USGS extensometers and the severity of groundwater drawdown
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Capturing an elevated stage (storm-impacted) water quality sample
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in West Virginia public source water supplies.
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