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The distribution of water on, in, and above the Earth
The distribution of water on, in, and above the Earth
The distribution of water on, in, and above the EarthThe World's Water - Distribution of Earth's Water
WY-MT Water Science Center 2019 all-hands meeting
WY-MT Water Science Center 2019 all-hands meeting
WY-MT Water Science Center 2019 all-hands meeting
William Wright and Ben Holman installing a staff gage
William Wright and Ben Holman installing a staff gageWilliam Wright (Left) and Ben Holman (Right) are installing an outside staff gage for this new station. Phelps Creek Below Unnamed Trib Near Index, WA ID 12147680.
William Wright and Ben Holman installing a staff gage
William Wright and Ben Holman installing a staff gageWilliam Wright (Left) and Ben Holman (Right) are installing an outside staff gage for this new station. Phelps Creek Below Unnamed Trib Near Index, WA ID 12147680.
USGS gage 10351600 Truckee River Below Derby Dam near Wadsworth, NV
Dee-Ann McCarthy (USGS) measuring low flow in picturesque New England
Dee-Ann McCarthy (USGS) measuring low flow in picturesque New EnglandDee-Ann McCarthy (USGS) measuring low flow in picturesque New England fall foliage at stream gage 01118300 Pendleton Hill Brook near Clarks Falls, CT.
Dee-Ann McCarthy (USGS) measuring low flow in picturesque New England
Dee-Ann McCarthy (USGS) measuring low flow in picturesque New EnglandDee-Ann McCarthy (USGS) measuring low flow in picturesque New England fall foliage at stream gage 01118300 Pendleton Hill Brook near Clarks Falls, CT.
The Ben Franklin Bridge over the Delaware River.
The Ben Franklin Bridge stretches over the Delaware River. The Delaware River Basin provides water to big cities such as New York and Philadelphia.
The Ben Franklin Bridge stretches over the Delaware River. The Delaware River Basin provides water to big cities such as New York and Philadelphia.
Mike Michelotti is making a winter stream flow measurement
Mike Michelotti is making a winter stream flow measurementMike Michelotti is making a winter stream flow measurement using a flow tracker at stream gage 12413210 South Fork Coeur D' Alene River at Elizabeth Park near Kellogg, ID.
Mike Michelotti is making a winter stream flow measurement
Mike Michelotti is making a winter stream flow measurementMike Michelotti is making a winter stream flow measurement using a flow tracker at stream gage 12413210 South Fork Coeur D' Alene River at Elizabeth Park near Kellogg, ID.
USGS stream gage 10242000 Coal Creek near Cedar City, Utah
USGS stream gage 10242000 Coal Creek near Cedar City, UtahFall time descends on Southwest Utah. The changing fall leaves coupled with blue skies and red rock backdrop make for a beautiful morning for a discharge measurement at the Coal Creek near Cedar City, Utah stream gage 10242000.
USGS stream gage 10242000 Coal Creek near Cedar City, Utah
USGS stream gage 10242000 Coal Creek near Cedar City, UtahFall time descends on Southwest Utah. The changing fall leaves coupled with blue skies and red rock backdrop make for a beautiful morning for a discharge measurement at the Coal Creek near Cedar City, Utah stream gage 10242000.
USGS gage 11451800 Cache Creek at Rumsey, CA
Lake Sherburn
Lake Sherburn
USGS scientist surveys water levels on the Delaware River
USGS scientist surveys water levels on the Delaware RiverUSGS scientist surveys water levels on the Delaware River while streamflow measurements are made by boat. These measurements help scientists understand the amount of water and constituents being transported by the river.
USGS scientist surveys water levels on the Delaware River
USGS scientist surveys water levels on the Delaware RiverUSGS scientist surveys water levels on the Delaware River while streamflow measurements are made by boat. These measurements help scientists understand the amount of water and constituents being transported by the river.
USGS gage 10308200 East Fork Carson River near Markleeville CA
Uplooker Sled Mount 3
A 36" sled and 1.5" pipe is mounted to a 4" aluminum i-beam to allow for retrieval and servicing of an uplooking ADVM from land. The mounting plate allows for adjustment of pitch, roll, and heading.
A 36" sled and 1.5" pipe is mounted to a 4" aluminum i-beam to allow for retrieval and servicing of an uplooking ADVM from land. The mounting plate allows for adjustment of pitch, roll, and heading.
Uplooker Sled Mount
A 36" sled and 1.5" pipe is mounted to a 4" aluminum i-beam to allow for retrieval and servicing of an uplooking ADVM from land.
A 36" sled and 1.5" pipe is mounted to a 4" aluminum i-beam to allow for retrieval and servicing of an uplooking ADVM from land.
Uplooker Sled Mount 2
A 36" sled and 1.5" pipe is mounted to a 4" aluminum i-beam to allow for retrieval and servicing of an uplooking ADVM from land.
A 36" sled and 1.5" pipe is mounted to a 4" aluminum i-beam to allow for retrieval and servicing of an uplooking ADVM from land.
Uplooker Sled Mount 4
A 36" sled and 1.5" pipe is mounted to a 4" aluminum i-beam to allow for retrieval and servicing of an uplooking ADVM from land. The mounting plate allows for adjustment of pitch, roll, and heading.
A 36" sled and 1.5" pipe is mounted to a 4" aluminum i-beam to allow for retrieval and servicing of an uplooking ADVM from land. The mounting plate allows for adjustment of pitch, roll, and heading.
I-Beam and Sled ADVM Mount 3
A 4" aluminum I-beam is used allow an ADVM to be raised and lowered on a stainless steel sled. The sled is adjustable for pitch, roll, and heading.
A 4" aluminum I-beam is used allow an ADVM to be raised and lowered on a stainless steel sled. The sled is adjustable for pitch, roll, and heading.
I-Beam and Sled ADVM Mount 4
Closeup of a stainless steel sled meant to mount on a 4" aluminum I-beam. The sled is adjustable for pitch, roll, and heading.
Closeup of a stainless steel sled meant to mount on a 4" aluminum I-beam. The sled is adjustable for pitch, roll, and heading.
USGS employees operating drone over river in black and white
USGS employees operating drone over river in black and whiteUSGS employees John Fulton - collecting live discharge data, Josip Adams - operating drone, and Sandy Brosnahan co-piloting and spotting, on a River in Maine.
USGS employees operating drone over river in black and white
USGS employees operating drone over river in black and whiteUSGS employees John Fulton - collecting live discharge data, Josip Adams - operating drone, and Sandy Brosnahan co-piloting and spotting, on a River in Maine.
Chris Bird is making an ADCP measurement with an inflatable kayak
Chris Bird is making an ADCP measurement with an inflatable kayakChris Bird is making an ADCP measurement with an inflatable kayak at streamgage 12211200 Nooksack River at Everson, WA.
Chris Bird is making an ADCP measurement with an inflatable kayak
Chris Bird is making an ADCP measurement with an inflatable kayakChris Bird is making an ADCP measurement with an inflatable kayak at streamgage 12211200 Nooksack River at Everson, WA.
USGS Groundwater Well Dates Back to 1874 (NWIS Site 430429089230301)
USGS Groundwater Well Dates Back to 1874 (NWIS Site 430429089230301)The first USGS groundwater level measurement recorded in this well is from 1874! The well was originally a flowing artesian well that was used as an active water supply. Routine monitoring began in 1946.
USGS Groundwater Well Dates Back to 1874 (NWIS Site 430429089230301)
USGS Groundwater Well Dates Back to 1874 (NWIS Site 430429089230301)The first USGS groundwater level measurement recorded in this well is from 1874! The well was originally a flowing artesian well that was used as an active water supply. Routine monitoring began in 1946.