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A USGS field technician collects data near Scatter Creek, WA. Scientists are researching where and when streams go dry in this basin. Field observations, including photographs, help determine when streams are flowing or dry.
A USGS field technician collects data near Scatter Creek, WA. Scientists are researching where and when streams go dry in this basin. Field observations, including photographs, help determine when streams are flowing or dry.
A USGS field technician collects data near Scatter Creek, WA. Scientists are researching where and when streams go dry in this basin. Field observations, including photographs, help determine when streams are flowing or dry.
A USGS field technician collects data near Scatter Creek, WA. Scientists are researching where and when streams go dry in this basin. Field observations, including photographs, help determine when streams are flowing or dry.
Chehalis River during a winter rainstorm. The brown water indicates a higher sediment concentration.
Chehalis River during a winter rainstorm. The brown water indicates a higher sediment concentration.
The Quillayute River drains the Olympic Mountains in Washington State. The river and its tributaries provide habitat for several salmon species.
The Quillayute River drains the Olympic Mountains in Washington State. The river and its tributaries provide habitat for several salmon species.
The Wynoochee River turns dark with suspended sediment near the USGS streamgage at Wynoochee River Above Black Creek NR Montesano, WA. The USGS monitored sediment in the Chehalis Basin to better und
The Wynoochee River turns dark with suspended sediment near the USGS streamgage at Wynoochee River Above Black Creek NR Montesano, WA. The USGS monitored sediment in the Chehalis Basin to better und
The Wynoochee River turns a darker color during periods of high sediment transport. The USGS monitored sediment transport in the Chehalis watershed.
The Wynoochee River turns a darker color during periods of high sediment transport. The USGS monitored sediment transport in the Chehalis watershed.
The Similkameen River flows through north-central Washington. The USGS monitors flow and water quality at multiple locations along its length.
The Similkameen River flows through north-central Washington. The USGS monitors flow and water quality at multiple locations along its length.
The USGS monitors streamflow and water quality at the Similkameen River Near Nighthawk, WA (12442500). Technicians measure streamflow using ADCPs - the small orange boat pictured.
The USGS monitors streamflow and water quality at the Similkameen River Near Nighthawk, WA (12442500). Technicians measure streamflow using ADCPs - the small orange boat pictured.
The South Fork Nooksack River at USGS Station 12210485. Real-time data are available at: South Fork Nooksack River Above Potter Bridge at Van Zandt, WA.
The South Fork Nooksack River at USGS Station 12210485. Real-time data are available at: South Fork Nooksack River Above Potter Bridge at Van Zandt, WA.
Water flows around boulders and large wood in the South Fork Tolt River, WA.
Access water data: South Fork Tolt River Near Carnation, WA.
Water flows around boulders and large wood in the South Fork Tolt River, WA.
Access water data: South Fork Tolt River Near Carnation, WA.
The USGS monitors streamflow at the Green River at Purification Plant Near Palmer, WA.
The USGS monitors streamflow at the Green River at Purification Plant Near Palmer, WA.
Water flows over pavement into a storm drain.
Water flows over pavement into a storm drain.
A hydrologic technician uses a cableway to measure streamflow in the Pend Oreille River on a winter day. On-shore, a computer shows streamflow data in real-time, allowing the team to monitor their progress.
A hydrologic technician uses a cableway to measure streamflow in the Pend Oreille River on a winter day. On-shore, a computer shows streamflow data in real-time, allowing the team to monitor their progress.
Particulate sample collected from the Clarks Creek watershed, Washington. The murky material consists of sediment and organics.
Particulate sample collected from the Clarks Creek watershed, Washington. The murky material consists of sediment and organics.
USGS scientists have developed a novel technique for collecting particulate samples via continuous flow centrifugation.
USGS scientists have developed a novel technique for collecting particulate samples via continuous flow centrifugation.
Elodea and other aquatic plants grow in a thick clump in Clarks Creek, WA. Plants growing in streams may change the water chemistry as well as how quickly water can flow through the stream. USGS scientists study these dynamics.
Elodea and other aquatic plants grow in a thick clump in Clarks Creek, WA. Plants growing in streams may change the water chemistry as well as how quickly water can flow through the stream. USGS scientists study these dynamics.
USGS Hydrologic Technician Katie Johnson measures streamflow in Tokul Creek near Snoqualmie, WA (12145000).
USGS Hydrologic Technician Katie Johnson measures streamflow in Tokul Creek near Snoqualmie, WA (12145000).
Water rushes over boulders to form rapids. Photo is from a river in western Washington State.
Water rushes over boulders to form rapids. Photo is from a river in western Washington State.
Stormwater assessment site on the Moclips River Near Moclips, WA on the Quinault Indian Nation Tribal land.
Stormwater assessment site on the Moclips River Near Moclips, WA on the Quinault Indian Nation Tribal land.
A USGS hydrologist uses the FLOwPER mobile application to record an observation of streamflow conditions.
A USGS hydrologist uses the FLOwPER mobile application to record an observation of streamflow conditions.
A small stream near Blewett Pass, Washington has water flowing in late summer. Scientists visited to record streamflow conditions with the FLOwPER mobile field form.
A small stream near Blewett Pass, Washington has water flowing in late summer. Scientists visited to record streamflow conditions with the FLOwPER mobile field form.