Delta on the Conconully Reservoir, Washington
Detailed Description
Aerial view of the Conconully Reservoir in Washington State, with a delta visible at the lake inflow to the left.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
Photo by James Foreman, USGS.
Related
Post-wildfire sedimentation and release of metals to Conconully Reservoir, Washington
Wildfires can negatively impact reservoirs and water supply. In 2021, a wildfire in Okanagan County, Washington, engulfed a large area around Conconully Reservoir. USGS scientists are assessing sediment and water quality in the reservoir and surrounding streams.
Watersheds and Fluvial Systems Team
The Watersheds and Fluvial Systems Team at the Washington Water Science Center provides reliable science to understand how watersheds, rivers, and streams function—and how they respond to a changing world. We aim to build partnerships that foster informed decision-making and effective resource management throughout the Pacific Northwest region and across the U.S.
Related
Post-wildfire sedimentation and release of metals to Conconully Reservoir, Washington
Wildfires can negatively impact reservoirs and water supply. In 2021, a wildfire in Okanagan County, Washington, engulfed a large area around Conconully Reservoir. USGS scientists are assessing sediment and water quality in the reservoir and surrounding streams.
Watersheds and Fluvial Systems Team
The Watersheds and Fluvial Systems Team at the Washington Water Science Center provides reliable science to understand how watersheds, rivers, and streams function—and how they respond to a changing world. We aim to build partnerships that foster informed decision-making and effective resource management throughout the Pacific Northwest region and across the U.S.