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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

Cross-section of a river landscape and the Federal Floodplain Risk Management Standards.
Hypothetical Riverine Floodplain Diagram (with caption)
Hypothetical Riverine Floodplain Diagram (with caption)
Hypothetical Riverine Floodplain Diagram (with caption)

A cross-sectional view of a hypothetical river showing one possible arrangement of the three Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain elevations (Climate-Informed Science Approach, the Freeboard Value Approach, and the 0.2% Annual-Chance Flood Approach) above the current Base Flood Elevation, i.e., the 1% annual-chance flood elevation.

A cross-sectional view of a hypothetical river showing one possible arrangement of the three Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain elevations (Climate-Informed Science Approach, the Freeboard Value Approach, and the 0.2% Annual-Chance Flood Approach) above the current Base Flood Elevation, i.e., the 1% annual-chance flood elevation.

Cross-section of a coastal landscape and the Federal Floodplain Risk Management Standards.
Hypothetical Coastal Floodplain Diagram
Hypothetical Coastal Floodplain Diagram
Hypothetical Coastal Floodplain Diagram

A cross-sectional view of a hypothetical coastline showing one possible arrangement of the three Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain elevations (Climate-Informed Science Approach, the Freeboard Value Approach, and the 0.2% Annual-Chance Flood Approach) above the current Base Flood Elevation, i.e., the 1% annual-chance flood elevation.

A cross-sectional view of a hypothetical coastline showing one possible arrangement of the three Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain elevations (Climate-Informed Science Approach, the Freeboard Value Approach, and the 0.2% Annual-Chance Flood Approach) above the current Base Flood Elevation, i.e., the 1% annual-chance flood elevation.

Cross-section of a river landscape and the Federal Floodplain Risk Management Standards.
Hypothetical Riverine Floodplain Diagram
Hypothetical Riverine Floodplain Diagram
Hypothetical Riverine Floodplain Diagram

A cross-sectional view of a hypothetical river showing one possible arrangement of the three Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain elevations (Climate-Informed Science Approach, the Freeboard Value Approach, and the 0.2% Annual-Chance Flood Approach) above the current Base Flood Elevation, i.e., the 1% annual-chance flood elevation.

A cross-sectional view of a hypothetical river showing one possible arrangement of the three Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain elevations (Climate-Informed Science Approach, the Freeboard Value Approach, and the 0.2% Annual-Chance Flood Approach) above the current Base Flood Elevation, i.e., the 1% annual-chance flood elevation.

Cross-section of a coastal landscape and the Federal Floodplain Risk Management Standards.
Hypothetical Coastal Floodplain Diagram (with caption)
Hypothetical Coastal Floodplain Diagram (with caption)
Hypothetical Coastal Floodplain Diagram (with caption)

A cross-sectional view of a hypothetical coastline showing one possible arrangement of the three Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain elevations (Climate-Informed Science Approach, the Freeboard Value Approach, and the 0.2% Annual-Chance Flood Approach) above the current Base Flood Elevation, i.e., the 1% annual-chance flood elevation.

A cross-sectional view of a hypothetical coastline showing one possible arrangement of the three Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain elevations (Climate-Informed Science Approach, the Freeboard Value Approach, and the 0.2% Annual-Chance Flood Approach) above the current Base Flood Elevation, i.e., the 1% annual-chance flood elevation.

Water quality sampler deployed on the Rio Grande to collect an integrated sample of PFAS in the water in Alameda, New Mexico.
Water quality sampler deployed on the Rio Grande in Alameda, New Mexico.
Water quality sampler deployed on the Rio Grande in Alameda, New Mexico.
Water quality sampler deployed on the Rio Grande in Alameda, New Mexico.

Water quality sampler deployed on the Rio Grande to collect an integrated sample of PFAS in the water in Alameda, New Mexico.

Water quality sampler deployed on the Rio Grande to collect an integrated sample of PFAS in the water in Alameda, New Mexico.

USGS scientist retrieves water quality sensor on the Rio Grande in Albuquerque, New Mexico
USGS scientist retrieves water quality sensor on the Rio Grande in Albuquerque, New Mexico
USGS scientist retrieves water quality sensor on the Rio Grande in Albuquerque, New Mexico
USGS scientist retrieves water quality sensor on the Rio Grande in Albuquerque, New Mexico

USGS scientist Kimberly Beisner retrieves a water quality sensor on the Rio Grande for a PFAS study in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

Videos

U.S. River Conditions, October to December 2023 Thumbnail image shows a map of the US U.S. River Conditions, October to December 2023
U.S. River Conditions, October to December 2023
U.S. River Conditions, October to December 2023

This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. 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, 2023 to December 31, 2023. 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.   

Web page displaying a map with text boxes on the left and right sides. Explore the Risk PFAS is in Local Tap Water
Explore the Risk PFAS is in Local Tap Water
Explore the Risk PFAS is in Local Tap Water

U.S. Geological Survey scientists created an interactive map to help the public better understand their risk of exposure to PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” This interactive tool allows you to view data from a recently published USGS study on PFAS in tap water as well as learn where known PFAS sources are near your community.

U.S. Geological Survey scientists created an interactive map to help the public better understand their risk of exposure to PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” This interactive tool allows you to view data from a recently published USGS study on PFAS in tap water as well as learn where known PFAS sources are near your community.

thumbnail image for the us river conditions animation for july through september 2023 U.S. River Conditions, July to September 2023
U.S. River Conditions, July to September 2023
U.S. River Conditions, July to September 2023

This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023. 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, 2023 to September 30, 2023. 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.   

A screenshot from a video of a rising glacial lake in Alaska. The lake is filled with large chunks of ice. HIVIS captures glacial lake rise in Alaska
HIVIS captures glacial lake rise in Alaska
HIVIS captures glacial lake rise in Alaska

This is a timelapse video of a rising glacial lake in Alaska from May through August 2023. This video was captured by a USGS Hydrologic Imagery Visualization and Information System (HIVIS) camera. The water level in the lake gradually rises throughout the video and then the water level dramatically decreases towards the end of the video.

This is a timelapse video of a rising glacial lake in Alaska from May through August 2023. This video was captured by a USGS Hydrologic Imagery Visualization and Information System (HIVIS) camera. The water level in the lake gradually rises throughout the video and then the water level dramatically decreases towards the end of the video.

July Public Lecture Thumbnail video intro image PubTalk-07/2023: From Snow To Flow - When Snow Falls On A Mountain, Where Does It Go?
PubTalk-07/2023: From Snow To Flow - When Snow Falls On A Mountain, Where Does It Go?
PubTalk-07/2023: From Snow To Flow - When Snow Falls On A Mountain, Where Does It Go?

From Snow To Flow - When Snow Falls On A Mountain, Where Does It Go?

By Andrea Creighton, USGS Hydrologist 

U.S. River Conditions, April to June 2023 thumbnail image U.S. River Conditions, April to June 2023
U.S. River Conditions, April to June 2023
U.S. River Conditions, April to June 2023

This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023. 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, 2023 to June 30, 2023. 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.   

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
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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.

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

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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
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USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
Marking the Milestone, The Triangle Area Water Supply Monitoring Proj

USGS North Carolina Water Quality Specialist Mary Georgino discusses The Triangle Area Water Supply Monitoring Project.

USGS North Carolina Water Quality Specialist Mary Georgino discusses The Triangle Area Water Supply Monitoring Project.

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USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
Hurricane Floyd, and the Floods of 1999
Hurricane Floyd, and the Floods of 1999
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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.

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USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)

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

Webcams

Most recent image of the Gunnison River near Grand Junction, CO
Streamgage 09152500 Gunnison River near Grand Junction, CO
Streamgage 09152500 Gunnison River near Grand Junction, CO
Streamgage 09152500 Gunnison River near Grand Junction, CO

Webcam at USGS Streamgage 09152500 Gunnison River near Grand Junction, CO.

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Most recent image of the Colorado River at Windy Gap near Granby, CO
Streamgage 09034250 Colorado River at Windy Gap near Granby, CO
Streamgage 09034250 Colorado River at Windy Gap near Granby, CO
Streamgage 09034250 Colorado River at Windy Gap near Granby, CO

Webcam at USGS Streamgage 09034250 Colorado River at Windy Gap near Granby, CO.

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Overlooking river
Streamgage 05586300 Illinois River at Florence, IL
Streamgage 05586300 Illinois River at Florence, IL
Streamgage 05586300 Illinois River at Florence, IL

Webcam at USGS Streamgage 05586300 Illinois River at Florence, IL.

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Webcam at USGS Streamgage 05586300 Illinois River at Florence, IL.

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Looking at river from side of the bridge.
Streamgage 01437500 Neversink River at Godeffroy, NY
Streamgage 01437500 Neversink River at Godeffroy, NY
Streamgage 01437500 Neversink River at Godeffroy, NY

Webcam at USGS Streamgage 01437500 Neversink River at Godeffroy, NY.

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Webcam at USGS Streamgage 01437500 Neversink River at Godeffroy, NY.

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Looking across river with bridge to the left side.
Streamgage 01434000 Delaware River at Port Jervis, NY
Streamgage 01434000 Delaware River at Port Jervis, NY
Streamgage 01434000 Delaware River at Port Jervis, NY

Webcam at USGS Streamgage 01434000 Delaware River at Port Jervis, NY.

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Webcam at USGS Streamgage 01434000 Delaware River at Port Jervis, NY.

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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
Streamgage 01462000 Delaware River at Lambertville, NJ

Webcam at USGS Streamgage 01462000 Delaware River at Lambertville, NJ.

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Webcam at USGS Streamgage 01462000 Delaware River at Lambertville, NJ.

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