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Two men are suspended in a cablecar above a step canyon as others watch from the edge
Cableway measurement on Columbia River
Cableway measurement on Columbia River
Cableway measurement on Columbia River

The steep basalt banks of the Columbia River below Priest Rapids Dam at USGS streamgage 12472800 made for tricky streamflow measurements.

Small shed next to small river
Central Washington historical streamgage
Central Washington historical streamgage
Central Washington historical streamgage

A USGS streamgage and cableway situated on a small river in central Washington State. The exact location and date are unknown.

A USGS streamgage and cableway situated on a small river in central Washington State. The exact location and date are unknown.

two photos show a shed and tower under construction, then completed
Streamgage and cableway installation - before/after
Streamgage and cableway installation - before/after
Streamgage and cableway installation - before/after

Before/after photographs document the installation of a new USGS gagehouse and cableway in Washington State. The exact date and location are unknown.

Before/after photographs document the installation of a new USGS gagehouse and cableway in Washington State. The exact date and location are unknown.

A footbridge spans a stream flowing over a concrete weir with a shed on the bank.
Weir streamgage
Weir streamgage
Weir streamgage

A historical USGS streamgage measured flow through a small river in Washington State. The gagehouse on the right relied on the concrete weir to make flow measurements. The exact date and location are unknown.

A historical USGS streamgage measured flow through a small river in Washington State. The gagehouse on the right relied on the concrete weir to make flow measurements. The exact date and location are unknown.

A goose wades across a small stream in front of a bridge
USGS streamgage on small river in Washington State
USGS streamgage on small river in Washington State
USGS streamgage on small river in Washington State

A goose wades in front of a USGS streamgage. The staff plate (measuring stick) is visible in front of the small bridge. The exact date and location are unknown.

A goose wades in front of a USGS streamgage. The staff plate (measuring stick) is visible in front of the small bridge. The exact date and location are unknown.

A man stands on the porch of a small shed holding a notebook
Historical Gagehouse in Washington State
Historical Gagehouse in Washington State
Historical Gagehouse in Washington State

The USGS monitors streamflow in rivers across the nation year-round. Here, a technician makes notes at a gagehouse on a river in Washington State. The exact date and location are unknown.

The USGS monitors streamflow in rivers across the nation year-round. Here, a technician makes notes at a gagehouse on a river in Washington State. The exact date and location are unknown.

Image: Engineered Log Jam
Engineered Log Jam
Engineered Log Jam
Engineered Log Jam

Engineered Log Jam on the lower river opposite the new Lower Klallam Tribe Fish Hatchery.

The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe project creates salmon habitat on the lower Elwha River in preparation for dam removal and habitat restoration.

Engineered Log Jam on the lower river opposite the new Lower Klallam Tribe Fish Hatchery.

The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe project creates salmon habitat on the lower Elwha River in preparation for dam removal and habitat restoration.

Image: Diver with Anemone
Diver with Anemone
Diver with Anemone
Diver with Anemone

USGS Diver Reg Reisenbichler observing a Fish Eating anemone.
 

Image: Elwha River Dam
Elwha River Dam
Elwha River Dam
Elwha River Dam

The 100 yr old, 108 ft tall Elwha Dam drawdown of water from Lake Aldwell reservoir began June 1, 2011 in preparation for Elwha Dam.

The 100 yr old, 108 ft tall Elwha Dam drawdown of water from Lake Aldwell reservoir began June 1, 2011 in preparation for Elwha Dam.

Image: Elwah River, Olympic National Park
Elwah River, Olympic National Park
Elwah River, Olympic National Park
Image: Raven Hand Launch on the Elwha River Restoration
Raven Hand Launch on the Elwha River Restoration
Raven Hand Launch on the Elwha River Restoration
Raven Hand Launch on the Elwha River Restoration

Lance Brady of the US Bureau of Land Management launches a USGS Raven aircraft June 21, 2012 at Glines Dam/Lake Mills on the Elwha River in Olympic National Park, Wash. Dr.

Lance Brady of the US Bureau of Land Management launches a USGS Raven aircraft June 21, 2012 at Glines Dam/Lake Mills on the Elwha River in Olympic National Park, Wash. Dr.

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