Pacific Lamprey ammocoetes in a measurement tank. Tissues collected from the lamprey will be analyzed for mercury as part of a study on mercury contamination in the Columbia River Basin.
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Pacific Lamprey ammocoetes
Pacific Lamprey ammocoetes in a measurement tank. Tissues collected from the lamprey will be analyzed for mercury as part of a study on mercury contamination in the Columbia River Basin.
Pacific Northwest Headwater Stream
A small headwater stream forms whitewater cascades in the forested Pacific Northwest.
A small headwater stream forms whitewater cascades in the forested Pacific Northwest.
Upper Skagit River Water Quality Monitoring
The USGS monitors water quality at the Skagit River Above Klesilkwa River Near Hope, BC - USGS-12170350.
The USGS monitors water quality at the Skagit River Above Klesilkwa River Near Hope, BC - USGS-12170350.
Measuring water quality in the upper Skagit River
The USGS monitors water quality at the Skagit River Above Klesilkwa River Near Hope, BC - USGS-12170350.
Sediment deposited in delta of Conconully Reservoir, Washington
Sediment deposited in delta of Conconully Reservoir, WashingtonA shovel rests against a massive deposit of coarse sediment on the delta to Conconully Reservoir in Okanogan County, Washington. The sediment was deposited following the 2021 Muckamuck fire and a debris flow in July 2022. USGS scientists are studying the sediment and water quality in rivers and reservoirs impacted by the large fire.
Sediment deposited in delta of Conconully Reservoir, Washington
Sediment deposited in delta of Conconully Reservoir, WashingtonA shovel rests against a massive deposit of coarse sediment on the delta to Conconully Reservoir in Okanogan County, Washington. The sediment was deposited following the 2021 Muckamuck fire and a debris flow in July 2022. USGS scientists are studying the sediment and water quality in rivers and reservoirs impacted by the large fire.
Bank sediment exposure near the Conconully Reservoir, Washington
Bank sediment exposure near the Conconully Reservoir, WashingtonA shovel leans against the bank of the Conconully Reservoir in Okanogan County, Washington. Layers of legacy sediment are visible in the bank exposure.
Bank sediment exposure near the Conconully Reservoir, Washington
Bank sediment exposure near the Conconully Reservoir, WashingtonA shovel leans against the bank of the Conconully Reservoir in Okanogan County, Washington. Layers of legacy sediment are visible in the bank exposure.
South Fork Nooksack River at Saxon Bridge
The USGS monitors streamflow in the South Fork Nooksack River. Access real-time water data at: SF Nooksack River at Saxon Bridge, WA - USGS Water Data for the Nation.
The USGS monitors streamflow in the South Fork Nooksack River. Access real-time water data at: SF Nooksack River at Saxon Bridge, WA - USGS Water Data for the Nation.
Mossy Pacific Northwest Headwater Stream
A headwater stream tumbles through a moss and fern filled ravine in the Pacific Norwest.
A headwater stream tumbles through a moss and fern filled ravine in the Pacific Norwest.
Collecting sediment samples after wildfires in Washington State
Collecting sediment samples after wildfires in Washington StateA sediment sample collection bag and jar sit on soils burned in the 2021 Muckamuck wildfire. Scientists are studying the sediment and water quality in rivers and reservoirs impacted by the large fire. The high temperatures of severe wildfires are capable of releasing and redepositing metals on the soil surface.
Collecting sediment samples after wildfires in Washington State
Collecting sediment samples after wildfires in Washington StateA sediment sample collection bag and jar sit on soils burned in the 2021 Muckamuck wildfire. Scientists are studying the sediment and water quality in rivers and reservoirs impacted by the large fire. The high temperatures of severe wildfires are capable of releasing and redepositing metals on the soil surface.
USGS scientist measures bathymetry with a remotely controlled Q-boat on Conconully Reservoir, Washington
USGS scientist measures bathymetry with a remotely controlled Q-boat on Conconully Reservoir, WashingtonUSGS Hydrologic Technician Chaska Boucher operates a remotely controlled Q-boat on Conconully Reservoir in Okanogan County, Washington. A portion of the watershed burned in the 2021 Muckamuck wildfire and a debris flow occurred in 2022.
USGS scientist measures bathymetry with a remotely controlled Q-boat on Conconully Reservoir, Washington
USGS scientist measures bathymetry with a remotely controlled Q-boat on Conconully Reservoir, WashingtonUSGS Hydrologic Technician Chaska Boucher operates a remotely controlled Q-boat on Conconully Reservoir in Okanogan County, Washington. A portion of the watershed burned in the 2021 Muckamuck wildfire and a debris flow occurred in 2022.
North Fork Nooksack River, Washington
Aerial view of the North Fork Nooksack River in Washington State.
Aerial view of the North Fork Nooksack River in Washington State.
Calawah River near Forks, WA at high flow
The Calawah River near Forks, WA at Highway 101. The view in the image is facing north and the flow direction is toward the foreground. High flows inundate the base of trees alongside the river. The water is turbid and transporting rafts of large wood.
The Calawah River near Forks, WA at Highway 101. The view in the image is facing north and the flow direction is toward the foreground. High flows inundate the base of trees alongside the river. The water is turbid and transporting rafts of large wood.
High flows move sediment and wood on the Elwha River
High flows move sediment and wood on the Elwha RiverHigh flow on the Elwha River in 2021 at USGS streamgage 12045500. Flooding carried sediment and large wood as well as high volumes of water.
High flows move sediment and wood on the Elwha River
High flows move sediment and wood on the Elwha RiverHigh flow on the Elwha River in 2021 at USGS streamgage 12045500. Flooding carried sediment and large wood as well as high volumes of water.
Side channel of Cowlitz River floods roadway
Hydrologic Technician Andy Cripps measures the flow of floodwaters inundating a roadway. The floodwaters occurred in 2021 from a side channel of the Cowlitz River at USGS streamgage 14231000.
Hydrologic Technician Andy Cripps measures the flow of floodwaters inundating a roadway. The floodwaters occurred in 2021 from a side channel of the Cowlitz River at USGS streamgage 14231000.
Temperature survey of the Quillayute River
Scientists conduct a float survey of the Quillayute River. They measure water temperatures at different depths and locations within the channel along the river's length.
Scientists conduct a float survey of the Quillayute River. They measure water temperatures at different depths and locations within the channel along the river's length.
Dry Stream in the Colville National Forest, Washington
Dry Stream in the Colville National Forest, WashingtonA stream channel in the Colville National Forest has no surface water flow in the late summer. Scientists visited to record streamflow conditions with the FLOwPER mobile field form.
Dry Stream in the Colville National Forest, Washington
Dry Stream in the Colville National Forest, WashingtonA stream channel in the Colville National Forest has no surface water flow in the late summer. Scientists visited to record streamflow conditions with the FLOwPER mobile field form.
South Fork Tolt River, WA
This reach of the South Fork Tolt River runs through a lush forest over a boulder bed.
Access water data: South Fork Tolt River Near Carnation, WA.
This reach of the South Fork Tolt River runs through a lush forest over a boulder bed.
Access water data: South Fork Tolt River Near Carnation, WA.
Torrent salamander
Torrent salamanders are endemic to the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
Torrent salamanders are endemic to the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
USGS scientists measure bathymetry on the White River, Washington with a Q-boat
USGS scientists measure bathymetry on the White River, Washington with a Q-boatUSGS Hydrologic Technicians from the Washington Water Science Center operate a Q-Boat equipped with an ADCP to measure the bathymetry along the White River, Washington.
USGS scientists measure bathymetry on the White River, Washington with a Q-boat
USGS scientists measure bathymetry on the White River, Washington with a Q-boatUSGS Hydrologic Technicians from the Washington Water Science Center operate a Q-Boat equipped with an ADCP to measure the bathymetry along the White River, Washington.
Skagit River, Washington
Skagit River in the North Cascades, Washington. Stumps left by logging are visible among the wetland vegetation. The USGS monitors water quality near this site.
Skagit River in the North Cascades, Washington. Stumps left by logging are visible among the wetland vegetation. The USGS monitors water quality near this site.
Sampling suspended sediment from a bridge
USGS scientists use cranes to safely sample suspended sediment in the Quillayute River in Washington State.
USGS scientists use cranes to safely sample suspended sediment in the Quillayute River in Washington State.