On the expedition, USGS scientists are tasked with collecting sediment samples from the beaches where we camp. The goal of the study is to examine the presence of microplastics along the river. There are strict protocols on the condition of the sediment we collect, so sometimes we have to travel far from camp in order to find suitable sediment.
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On the expedition, USGS scientists are tasked with collecting sediment samples from the beaches where we camp. The goal of the study is to examine the presence of microplastics along the river. There are strict protocols on the condition of the sediment we collect, so sometimes we have to travel far from camp in order to find suitable sediment.
Day 3 mirror reflections of landscape on water
Day 3 mirror reflections of landscape on water
Day 3 mirror reflections of landscape on water
Waking up in the early morning revealed a layer of fog that had fallen around our camp and the river. Fog is the result of water vapor condensing into water droplets that are suspended the air.
Waking up in the early morning revealed a layer of fog that had fallen around our camp and the river. Fog is the result of water vapor condensing into water droplets that are suspended the air.
HydroTech Janis LeMaster raises the USGS flag and Expedition Leader Tom Minckley eats his lunch as the SCREE boats are towed down the Flaming Gorge Reservoir (May 25th, 2019).
HydroTech Janis LeMaster raises the USGS flag and Expedition Leader Tom Minckley eats his lunch as the SCREE boats are towed down the Flaming Gorge Reservoir (May 25th, 2019).
Panorama photo of Flaming Gorge Reservoir (May 25th, 2019).
Panorama photo of Flaming Gorge Reservoir (May 25th, 2019).
Paper Powell, making an appearance on a hill overlooking the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, near the site of SCREE's second camp (May 25th, 2019).
Paper Powell, making an appearance on a hill overlooking the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, near the site of SCREE's second camp (May 25th, 2019).
Overlooking SCREE's second camp, on the shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir. In addition to the 5 SCREE boats, the University of Wyoming research vessel that towed the Expedition down 70 miles of man-made lake is beached for the evening (May 25th, 2019).
Overlooking SCREE's second camp, on the shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir. In addition to the 5 SCREE boats, the University of Wyoming research vessel that towed the Expedition down 70 miles of man-made lake is beached for the evening (May 25th, 2019).
Panorama photo of Flaming Gorge Reservoir at sunset, taken from a hill overlooking SCREE's second camp (May 25th, 2019).
Panorama photo of Flaming Gorge Reservoir at sunset, taken from a hill overlooking SCREE's second camp (May 25th, 2019).
Day 2 Janis LeMaster sampling water quality A
SCREE passing USGS streamgage (station #09217000 - Green River near Green River, WY) shortly after launching from Expedition Island on May 24th, 2019.
SCREE passing USGS streamgage (station #09217000 - Green River near Green River, WY) shortly after launching from Expedition Island on May 24th, 2019.
Overlooking SCREE's first camp, on the banks of the Green River just above Flaming Gorge Reservoir (May 24th, 2019).
Overlooking SCREE's first camp, on the banks of the Green River just above Flaming Gorge Reservoir (May 24th, 2019).
Day 1 pelicans with landscape
Day 1 pelicans overhead
Day 1 pelicans and stormy weather