A gravel bar is exposed next to the Cedar River, WA. Bull trout spawn in this river and their egg nests require suitable habitat and water quality to thrive.
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We use web cams to monitor water across Washington State and the Nation
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Gravel bar, Cedar River, WA
A gravel bar is exposed next to the Cedar River, WA. Bull trout spawn in this river and their egg nests require suitable habitat and water quality to thrive.
Cedar River, WA streamflow measurement
A USGS hydrologic technician measures streamflow in the Cedar River, WA as part of a series of bathymetric, hydrometric, and sediment surveys in this area. The surveys will be used to understand the potential impacts of reservoir operations on bull trout spawning habitat in the Cedar River.
A USGS hydrologic technician measures streamflow in the Cedar River, WA as part of a series of bathymetric, hydrometric, and sediment surveys in this area. The surveys will be used to understand the potential impacts of reservoir operations on bull trout spawning habitat in the Cedar River.
Technician collects streamflow information at Scatter Creek, WA
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.
Garter snake in Washington stream
A garter snake swims in a stream in the Scatter Creek watershed, Washington. The USGS is studying surface and groundwater interactions in this basin where streams sometimes run dry. This information will help land, water, and wildlife managers.
A garter snake swims in a stream in the Scatter Creek watershed, Washington. The USGS is studying surface and groundwater interactions in this basin where streams sometimes run dry. This information will help land, water, and wildlife managers.
Collecting streamflow information at Scatter Creek, WA
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.
Quillayute River
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.
Videos
What Does a USGS Hydrologic Technician Do
What do USGS Hydrologic Technicians do on the job? This video features five different Hydrologic Technicians from Washington Water Science Center and Nevada Water Science Center sharing some of their work. This video was sponsored by the USGS Hydrologic Data Advisory Committee.
What do USGS Hydrologic Technicians do on the job? This video features five different Hydrologic Technicians from Washington Water Science Center and Nevada Water Science Center sharing some of their work. This video was sponsored by the USGS Hydrologic Data Advisory Committee.
Using a Continuous Flow Centrifuge to Collect Suspended Sediment
Kathy Conn, a U.S. Geological Survey Water Quality Specialist, demonstrates a new USGS field method using a continuous flow centrifuge to collect suspended sediment from large volumes of water in the Duwamish River near Seattle Washington.
Kathy Conn, a U.S. Geological Survey Water Quality Specialist, demonstrates a new USGS field method using a continuous flow centrifuge to collect suspended sediment from large volumes of water in the Duwamish River near Seattle Washington.
White Salmon River Riverine Dune Formation/Destruction
Following the Condit Dam removal, a significant amount of bedload sediment was transported downstream. As the material moved along the river bottom, dunes began to form then collapse. This dune formation is seen through the waveform action as the stream's normal laminar flow is replaced by whitecap wave forms before returning, once again, to laminar flow.
Following the Condit Dam removal, a significant amount of bedload sediment was transported downstream. As the material moved along the river bottom, dunes began to form then collapse. This dune formation is seen through the waveform action as the stream's normal laminar flow is replaced by whitecap wave forms before returning, once again, to laminar flow.
Webcams
Flett Creek at Tacoma, WA
This webcam is located at USGS streamgage Flett Creek at Tacoma, WA - 12091100. Near real-time flow and water temperature data are available at this location. Water data back to 1989 are available online.
This webcam is located at USGS streamgage Flett Creek at Tacoma, WA - 12091100. Near real-time flow and water temperature data are available at this location. Water data back to 1989 are available online.
Leach CR at Meadow Park GC at University Place, WA
This webcam is located at USGS streamgage Leach CR at Meadow Park GC at University Place, WA - 12091290. Near real-time flow data are seasonally available at this location. Water data back to 2005 are available online.
This webcam is located at USGS streamgage Leach CR at Meadow Park GC at University Place, WA - 12091290. Near real-time flow data are seasonally available at this location. Water data back to 2005 are available online.
Pend Oreille River at Newport, WA
This webcam is located at USGS streamgage Pend Oreille River at Newport WA - 12395500. Near real-time water data are available at this location.
This webcam is located at USGS streamgage Pend Oreille River at Newport WA - 12395500. Near real-time water data are available at this location.
Nooksack River Overflow at Emerson Road at Everson, WA
Nooksack River Overflow at Emerson Road at Everson, WA. Check out this webcam to see the latest river conditions.
Nooksack River Overflow at Emerson Road at Everson, WA. Check out this webcam to see the latest river conditions.
Okanogan River at Zosel Millpond at Oroville
This webcam is located at USGS streamgage 12439500 - Okanogan River at Oroville, WA. Near real-time flow and water temperature data are available at this location. Water data back to 1914 are available online.
This webcam is located at USGS streamgage 12439500 - Okanogan River at Oroville, WA. Near real-time flow and water temperature data are available at this location. Water data back to 1914 are available online.
Columbia River at Vancouver
This webcam is located at USGS streamgage 14144700 - Columbia River at Vancouver, WA. The Columbia River is tidally influenced at this location and the station provides continuous monitoring of river flow and suspended sediment.
This webcam is located at USGS streamgage 14144700 - Columbia River at Vancouver, WA. The Columbia River is tidally influenced at this location and the station provides continuous monitoring of river flow and suspended sediment.