USGS On the Road - Deploying the Autonomous Boat at Lower Darby Creek
USGS On the Road - Deploying the Autonomous Boat at Lower Darby CreekDid you know the USGS is involved in understanding how PFAS travel through the environment?
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It’s the final checkpoint…
As the largest river flowing into the nation's largest freshwater estuary, the Susquehanna River plays an important role in the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay.
Since it’s important for our region to keep tabs on Bay health, the USGS samples water in the Susquehanna River at the Conowingo Dam, which is right before the river empties into the bay. These samples represent water traveling downstream from a 27,100 sq. mile watershed spanning parts of New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
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Did you know the USGS is involved in understanding how PFAS travel through the environment?
Did you know the USGS is involved in understanding how PFAS travel through the environment?
Are you afraid of the dark?
Not this scientist. He is using a special technique to examine sediment samples that can help scientists study historical hurricanes.
Are you afraid of the dark?
Not this scientist. He is using a special technique to examine sediment samples that can help scientists study historical hurricanes.
It’s the final checkpoint…
As the largest river flowing into the nation's largest freshwater estuary, the Susquehanna River plays an important role in the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay.
It’s the final checkpoint…
As the largest river flowing into the nation's largest freshwater estuary, the Susquehanna River plays an important role in the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay.
On a fair sunny day in March, hydrologic technician Michael Brownley makes his way up the metal rung ladder to a platform. From there he beards a cableway, no bigger than a twin-sized bed. Luckily, he’s the only one aboard the cableway, space is tight as it is.
On a fair sunny day in March, hydrologic technician Michael Brownley makes his way up the metal rung ladder to a platform. From there he beards a cableway, no bigger than a twin-sized bed. Luckily, he’s the only one aboard the cableway, space is tight as it is.
As a USGS hydrologic technician Kelly McVicker explains, we collect water-quality samples with an attention to detail.
Why care about water quality? Because it holds the clues to the health of the stream or river.
As a USGS hydrologic technician Kelly McVicker explains, we collect water-quality samples with an attention to detail.
Why care about water quality? Because it holds the clues to the health of the stream or river.
Our scientists are keen on understanding the impact that urban and suburban developments can have on stream habitats.
Our scientists are keen on understanding the impact that urban and suburban developments can have on stream habitats.
The Potomac River Supplies drinking water for Washington D.C., so it’s important for us to understand what’s going on in the river.
The Potomac River Supplies drinking water for Washington D.C., so it’s important for us to understand what’s going on in the river.
Did you know the USGS is involved in understanding how PFAS travel through the environment?
Did you know the USGS is involved in understanding how PFAS travel through the environment?
Are you afraid of the dark?
Not this scientist. He is using a special technique to examine sediment samples that can help scientists study historical hurricanes.
Are you afraid of the dark?
Not this scientist. He is using a special technique to examine sediment samples that can help scientists study historical hurricanes.
It’s the final checkpoint…
As the largest river flowing into the nation's largest freshwater estuary, the Susquehanna River plays an important role in the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay.
It’s the final checkpoint…
As the largest river flowing into the nation's largest freshwater estuary, the Susquehanna River plays an important role in the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay.
On a fair sunny day in March, hydrologic technician Michael Brownley makes his way up the metal rung ladder to a platform. From there he beards a cableway, no bigger than a twin-sized bed. Luckily, he’s the only one aboard the cableway, space is tight as it is.
On a fair sunny day in March, hydrologic technician Michael Brownley makes his way up the metal rung ladder to a platform. From there he beards a cableway, no bigger than a twin-sized bed. Luckily, he’s the only one aboard the cableway, space is tight as it is.
As a USGS hydrologic technician Kelly McVicker explains, we collect water-quality samples with an attention to detail.
Why care about water quality? Because it holds the clues to the health of the stream or river.
As a USGS hydrologic technician Kelly McVicker explains, we collect water-quality samples with an attention to detail.
Why care about water quality? Because it holds the clues to the health of the stream or river.
Our scientists are keen on understanding the impact that urban and suburban developments can have on stream habitats.
Our scientists are keen on understanding the impact that urban and suburban developments can have on stream habitats.
The Potomac River Supplies drinking water for Washington D.C., so it’s important for us to understand what’s going on in the river.
The Potomac River Supplies drinking water for Washington D.C., so it’s important for us to understand what’s going on in the river.