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This multimedia gallery represents a collection of high-quality images, videos, webcams, posters, presentations, and documents produced by the Water Resources Mission Area.

Images

Image of Drippy pointing at crossword-styles saying Crossword - Water - Science
USGS Water-themed crossword illustration
USGS Water-themed crossword illustration
USGS Water-themed crossword illustration

Image used for Instagram links for the USGS Water-themed Crossword Puzzles and solutions

Images that represent downloading integrated water data
National Water Availability Assessment Data Companion capabilities
National Water Availability Assessment Data Companion capabilities
National Water Availability Assessment Data Companion capabilities

Images representing three of the services available to users of the National Water Availability Assessments (NWAA) Data Companion. Services include subset and download tool, data file directory, and web services. 

Map of U.S. River Conditions, July to September 2025
U.S. River Conditions, July to September 2025
U.S. River Conditions, July to September 2025
U.S. River Conditions, July to September 2025

U.S. River Conditions, July to September 2025 thumbnail image. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.

U.S. River Conditions, July to September 2025 thumbnail image. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.

Screenshot showing a variety of data collection locations, including a streamgage hydrograph, during Hurricane Ian
Flood Event Viewer: Hurricane Ian data collection near Fort Myers, Florida
Flood Event Viewer: Hurricane Ian data collection near Fort Myers, Florida
Flood Event Viewer: Hurricane Ian data collection near Fort Myers, Florida

During major storms or other short-term events, the USGS collects streamflow and additional data (including storm tide, wave height, high-water marks, and additional sensor deployments) to aid in documenting flood events.

During major storms or other short-term events, the USGS collects streamflow and additional data (including storm tide, wave height, high-water marks, and additional sensor deployments) to aid in documenting flood events.

Map of the Upper Colorado River Basin, Integrated Water Availability Assessment.
Map of Upper Colorado River Basin - Integrated Water Availability
Map of Upper Colorado River Basin - Integrated Water Availability
Map of Upper Colorado River Basin - Integrated Water Availability

Map of the Upper Colorado River Basin —referred to as an Integrated Water Science (IWS) basins—are intensively monitored study basins representing a wide range of environmental, hydrologic, and landscape settings and human stressors of water resources to improve our understanding of water availability across the Nation.

Map of the Upper Colorado River Basin —referred to as an Integrated Water Science (IWS) basins—are intensively monitored study basins representing a wide range of environmental, hydrologic, and landscape settings and human stressors of water resources to improve our understanding of water availability across the Nation.

Videos

U.S. River Conditions for Water Year 2025 U.S. River Conditions for Water Year 2025
U.S. River Conditions, Water Year 2025
U.S. River Conditions, Water Year 2025

This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.   

This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.   

Map of U.S. River Conditions, July to September 2025 Map of U.S. River Conditions, July to September 2025
U.S. River Conditions, July to September 2025
U.S. River Conditions, July to September 2025

This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.   

This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.   

Studying Anacostia River Quality with DOEE

The USGS and D.C.’s DOEE have been working together to monitor water quality in the Anacostia, in support of the District's goal of expanding access to the water for local communities. DOEE relies on data and continuous monitoring from USGS to support important decisions about public safety and the accessibility of the area’s natural resources.

The USGS and D.C.’s DOEE have been working together to monitor water quality in the Anacostia, in support of the District's goal of expanding access to the water for local communities. DOEE relies on data and continuous monitoring from USGS to support important decisions about public safety and the accessibility of the area’s natural resources.

U.S. River Conditions thumbnail image, April to June 2025 U.S. River Conditions thumbnail image, April to June 2025
U.S. River Conditions, April to June 2025
U.S. River Conditions, April to June 2025

This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.   

This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.   

Studying the Water Quality of the Anacostia River

The USGS and D.C.’s DOEE have been working together to monitor water quality in the Anacostia, in support of the District's goal of expanding access to the water for local communities. DOEE relies on data and continuous monitoring from USGS to support important decisions about public safety and the accessibility of the area’s natural resources.

The USGS and D.C.’s DOEE have been working together to monitor water quality in the Anacostia, in support of the District's goal of expanding access to the water for local communities. DOEE relies on data and continuous monitoring from USGS to support important decisions about public safety and the accessibility of the area’s natural resources.

Careers in Science: Discover the USGS Careers in Science: Discover the USGS
Your Future at USGS: Discover the MD-DE-DC Water Science Center
Your Future at USGS: Discover the MD-DE-DC Water Science Center

Discover what a career in science with the U.S. Geological Survey looks like. The Maryland-Delaware-DC Water Science Center is home to skilled scientists of many disciplines: hydrologists, geomorphologists, geographers, data scientists, statisticians, biologists, technicians, and more. You name it, we need it.

Discover what a career in science with the U.S. Geological Survey looks like. The Maryland-Delaware-DC Water Science Center is home to skilled scientists of many disciplines: hydrologists, geomorphologists, geographers, data scientists, statisticians, biologists, technicians, and more. You name it, we need it.

Audio

Color photo of Roy Sando with graphic for USGS EROS podcast Eyes on Earth
Eyes on Earth - U.S.-Canada Water Use
Eyes on Earth - U.S.-Canada Water Use
Eyes on Earth Episode 43 - U.S.-Canada Water Use
Eyes on Earth Episode 43 - U.S.-Canada Water Use
Color photo of Roy Sando with graphic for USGS EROS podcast Eyes on Earth
Eyes on Earth - U.S.-Canada Water Use
Eyes on Earth - U.S.-Canada Water Use
Eyes on Earth Episode 43 - U.S.-Canada Water Use

The St. Mary and Milk Rivers cross the U.S. and Canadian border and supply water to both countries. Managing that resource in the interest of both nations is a matter of international collaboration and cooperation, and Landsat data is helping offer objective information on water use.

The St. Mary and Milk Rivers cross the U.S. and Canadian border and supply water to both countries. Managing that resource in the interest of both nations is a matter of international collaboration and cooperation, and Landsat data is helping offer objective information on water use.

USGS
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
Responding to Hurricanes, Floods and Droughts in North Carolina
Responding to Hurricanes, Floods and Droughts in North Carolina
USGS
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
Responding to Hurricanes, Floods and Droughts in North Carolina

North Carolina, like many years before, is responding to flooding in the East and drought in the West. Holly Weyers, USGS North Carolina Water Science Center Director, discusses these extreme events.

North Carolina, like many years before, is responding to flooding in the East and drought in the West. Holly Weyers, USGS North Carolina Water Science Center Director, discusses these extreme events.

USGS CoreCast
USGS CoreCast Series
USGS CoreCast Series
Groundwater Awareness Week is March 6-12
Groundwater Awareness Week is March 6-12
USGS CoreCast
USGS CoreCast Series
USGS CoreCast Series
Groundwater Awareness Week is March 6-12

Groundwater is not a single vast pool of underground water; rather, it is contained within a variety of aquifer systems. Each of these aquifers has its own set of questions and challenges.

Groundwater is not a single vast pool of underground water; rather, it is contained within a variety of aquifer systems. Each of these aquifers has its own set of questions and challenges.

USGS
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Hydrologic Data Collection Program in North Carolina
USGS Hydrologic Data Collection Program in North Carolina
USGS
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Hydrologic Data Collection Program in North Carolina

USGS North Carolina Data Chief, Jeanne Robbins, provides an overview on hydrologic data collection techniques for North Carolina.

USGS
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
Marking the Milestone, The Triangle Area Water Supply Monitoring Proj
Marking the Milestone, The Triangle Area Water Supply Monitoring Proj
USGS
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
Hurricane Floyd, and the Floods of 1999
Hurricane Floyd, and the Floods of 1999
USGS
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
Hurricane Floyd, and the Floods of 1999

USGS North Carolina Water Science Center Director Jerad Bales discusses Hurricane Floyd and flood impacts on North Carolina in 1999.

USGS North Carolina Water Science Center Director Jerad Bales discusses Hurricane Floyd and flood impacts on North Carolina in 1999.

Webcams

Current view of the HIF construction project in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
HIF Construction in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
HIF Construction in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
HIF Construction in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The current view of construction progress at the new HIF facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Webcam image of the Delaware River looking at New Hope, PA
Streamgage 01462000 Delaware River at Lambertville, NJ
Streamgage 01462000 Delaware River at Lambertville, NJ
Looking at river from side of the bridge.
Streamgage 01437500 Neversink River at Godeffroy, NY
Streamgage 01437500 Neversink River at Godeffroy, NY
Most recent image of the Colorado River near Cameo, CO
Colorado River near Cameo, CO (09095500)
Colorado River near Cameo, CO (09095500)
Colorado River near Cameo, CO (09095500)

Webcam at USGS Streamgage 09095500 Colorado River near Cameo, CO.

Visit Water Data For the Nation to get current data for this site.

Most recent image of the Colorado River above Glenwood Springs
Colorado River above Glenwood Springs, CO (09071750)
Colorado River above Glenwood Springs, CO (09071750)
Colorado River above Glenwood Springs, CO (09071750)

Webcam at USGS Streamgage 09071750 Colorado River above Glenwood Springs, CO.

Visit Water Data For the Nation to get current data for this site.

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