2020 drought impact on Quinebaug River, West Thompson, Connecticut
Detailed Description
Station 01124151 Quinebaug River West Thompson Connecticut. The photo shows the orifice line that senses the river stage. The orifice is out of water, so we were not able to collect stage or discharge data. The orifice line was extended further into the channel to a slightly deeper pool to stay submerged.
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