USGS divers Steve Rubin and Reg Reisenbichler laying out a survey transect in the Elwha River in northern Washington.
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USGS divers in the Elwha River
USGS divers Steve Rubin and Reg Reisenbichler laying out a survey transect in the Elwha River in northern Washington.
High Water Mark Indicator
After floods, USGS scientists use indirect indicators to determine the extent and height of flooding. Debris caught on trees and fences is one such indicator.
After floods, USGS scientists use indirect indicators to determine the extent and height of flooding. Debris caught on trees and fences is one such indicator.
High Water Mark Survey
A USGS Technician attaches a high water marker to a tree. Debris wedged on the tree indicates the height that flood waters reached. A comprehensive survey of these markers allows scientists to determine the size of floods.
A USGS Technician attaches a high water marker to a tree. Debris wedged on the tree indicates the height that flood waters reached. A comprehensive survey of these markers allows scientists to determine the size of floods.
Canoe Preparing for Launch
The canoe, "Salmon Dancer," is launched in preparation for leaving on a tribal journey
The canoe, "Salmon Dancer," is launched in preparation for leaving on a tribal journey
Water Quality Equipment on Canoe
USGS scientist Eric Grossman installing water-quality instruments in a canoe at the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
USGS scientist Eric Grossman installing water-quality instruments in a canoe at the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Water Quality Equipment on Canoe
USGS scientist Eric Grossman installing water-quality instruments in a canoe at the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
USGS scientist Eric Grossman installing water-quality instruments in a canoe at the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Water Quality Equipment on Canoe
USGS scientist Eric Grossman installing water-quality instruments in a canoe at the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
USGS scientist Eric Grossman installing water-quality instruments in a canoe at the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Canoe Launching
The skipper and crew of the Grande Ronde Chinook canoe family prepare to leave from the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
The skipper and crew of the Grande Ronde Chinook canoe family prepare to leave from the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Canoe Crew Preparing for Launch
The skipper and crew of the Grande Ronde Chinook canoe family prepare to leave from the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
The skipper and crew of the Grande Ronde Chinook canoe family prepare to leave from the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Canoe Crew Preparing for Launch
The skipper and crew of the Grande Ronde Chinook canoe family prepare to leave from the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
The skipper and crew of the Grande Ronde Chinook canoe family prepare to leave from the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Canoe Preparing for Launch
A canoe is launched at the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
A canoe is launched at the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Canoe Preparing for Launch
A canoe is launched at the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
A canoe is launched at the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Canoe Preparing for Launch
A canoe is launched at the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
A canoe is launched at the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Water Quality Equipment on Canoe
USGS scientist Eric Grossman installing water-quality instruments in a canoe at the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
USGS scientist Eric Grossman installing water-quality instruments in a canoe at the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Canoe Launching
The skipper and crew of the Grande Ronde Chinook canoe family prepare to leave from the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
The skipper and crew of the Grande Ronde Chinook canoe family prepare to leave from the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Canoe Launching
The skipper and crew of the Grande Ronde Chinook canoe family prepare to leave from the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
The skipper and crew of the Grande Ronde Chinook canoe family prepare to leave from the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Canoe Launching
A canoe is launched at the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
A canoe is launched at the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Canoe Launching
Canoe on the beach and departing canoe at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Canoe on the beach and departing canoe at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Canoe Crew Preparing for Launch
The skipper and crew of the Grande Ronde Chinook canoe family prepare to leave from the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
The skipper and crew of the Grande Ronde Chinook canoe family prepare to leave from the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Canoe Crew Preparing for Launch
The skipper and crew of the Grande Ronde Chinook canoe family prepare to leave from the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
The skipper and crew of the Grande Ronde Chinook canoe family prepare to leave from the beach at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Canoe Preparing for Launch
The canoe, "Salmon Dancer," is launched in preparation for leaving on a tribal journey
The canoe, "Salmon Dancer," is launched in preparation for leaving on a tribal journey