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USGS hydrologist examines a rock for macroinvertebrates

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USGS hydrologist Scot Ducar examines a rock taken from southern Idaho's Snake River for the presence of aquatic insects. Ducar was part of a team of USGS scientists monitoring the health of the river's benthic communities before and after copper treatments to eradicate invasive quagga mussels. 

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