Taking measurements in a tamarisk thicket

USGS researcher struggling to set up a line transect (tape measure) in a dense thicket of tamarisk.

(Credit: Sasha Reed, USGS. Public domain.)

Detailed Description

USGS scientist collecting data on one of our Colorado River Tamarix transects. These are difficult data to collect due to dense thickets Tamarisk can create (spring 2014).

Details

Image Dimensions: 2592 x 1944

Date Taken: Friday, December 30, 2016