RAMPS expands drought adaptation project with national parks in the 4-Corners area. National parks across the desert Southwest are experiencing ecological impacts due to climate change.
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Collaborating on Climate Adaptation
RAMPS expands drought adaptation project with national parks in the 4-Corners area. National parks across the desert Southwest are experiencing ecological impacts due to climate change.
Collaborating on Climate Adaptation
Early Morning on the Stikine River, Alaska
The USGS crew heads upriver early one winter day and sees an increible sunrise on the Stikine River.
The USGS crew heads upriver early one winter day and sees an increible sunrise on the Stikine River.
UAV to define the salt front and QW on the Delaware River
UAV to define the salt front and QW on the Delaware RiverPhoto Contest Winner | Dec. 2019 | Honorable Mention
Inter-Center work using a UAV to define the salt front and QW on the Delaware River
UAV to define the salt front and QW on the Delaware River
UAV to define the salt front and QW on the Delaware RiverPhoto Contest Winner | Dec. 2019 | Honorable Mention
Inter-Center work using a UAV to define the salt front and QW on the Delaware River
USGS boat at the Stikine River gage site, Alaska
The USGS boat at the Stikine River gage site, Alaska. The Stikine River is one of the transboundary watersheds of Southeast Alaska. Visit USGS Transboundary River Monitoring in Southeast Alaska for more information about our research.
The USGS boat at the Stikine River gage site, Alaska. The Stikine River is one of the transboundary watersheds of Southeast Alaska. Visit USGS Transboundary River Monitoring in Southeast Alaska for more information about our research.
Algal bloom magnitude in Florida lakes
(A). Algal bloom magnitude in Florida lakes in 2011 before normalization and (B) after normalization by lake surface area. Area-normalized magnitude (km−2) of selected lakes provided as part of bar labels in parenthesis.
(A). Algal bloom magnitude in Florida lakes in 2011 before normalization and (B) after normalization by lake surface area. Area-normalized magnitude (km−2) of selected lakes provided as part of bar labels in parenthesis.
Dr. Barnard
As one of four panelists at a briefing held by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Coastal States Organization, Dr.
As one of four panelists at a briefing held by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Coastal States Organization, Dr.
Greater White-fronted Geese with Pintail and Mallards at Colusa NWR
Greater White-fronted Geese with Pintail and Mallards at Colusa NWRFlock of Greater White-fronted Geese with Pintail and Mallards at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Greater White-fronted Geese with Pintail and Mallards at Colusa NWR
Greater White-fronted Geese with Pintail and Mallards at Colusa NWRFlock of Greater White-fronted Geese with Pintail and Mallards at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Hen and drake northern pintail at Colusa NWR
Hen and drake northern pintail at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Hen and drake northern pintail at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Map of the study region showing the location of lakes in FL and OH
Map of the study region showing the location of lakes in FL and OHMap of the study region showing the location of lakes in (A) Florida and (B) Ohio. In total, 135 lakes in Florida and 21 lakes in Ohio, were resolvable with the full resolution MERIS data and are used in this study. Land and lakes are shown in gray and blue colors respectively.
Map of the study region showing the location of lakes in FL and OH
Map of the study region showing the location of lakes in FL and OHMap of the study region showing the location of lakes in (A) Florida and (B) Ohio. In total, 135 lakes in Florida and 21 lakes in Ohio, were resolvable with the full resolution MERIS data and are used in this study. Land and lakes are shown in gray and blue colors respectively.
New hydrotech Sam Matschek takes WWG reading on Wabash River
New hydrotech Sam Matschek takes WWG reading on Wabash RiverNew hydrotech Sam Matschek takes WWG reading on Wabash River New Harmony, Indiana streamgage ID 03378500.
New hydrotech Sam Matschek takes WWG reading on Wabash River
New hydrotech Sam Matschek takes WWG reading on Wabash RiverNew hydrotech Sam Matschek takes WWG reading on Wabash River New Harmony, Indiana streamgage ID 03378500.
Ross’s Geese on levee at Colusa NWR
Ross’s Geese (and a few ducks) on levee at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Ross’s Geese (and a few ducks) on levee at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Ross’s Goose flight at Colusa NWR
Ross’s Goose flock in flight at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Ross’s Goose flock in flight at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Ross’s Goose flock in flight at Colusa NWR
Ross’s Goose flock in flight at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Ross’s Goose flock in flight at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Scientist collects eDNA samples at Izembek NWR, Alaska
Scientist collects eDNA samples at Izembek NWR, AlaskaUSGS Geneticist Damian Menning is performing eDNA sampling at Grant Point in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. This eDNA sampling is part of a project looking for eelgrass (Zostera marina) pathogens in the North Pacific. Izembek NWR is on the Alaska Peninsula located between the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska.
Scientist collects eDNA samples at Izembek NWR, Alaska
Scientist collects eDNA samples at Izembek NWR, AlaskaUSGS Geneticist Damian Menning is performing eDNA sampling at Grant Point in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. This eDNA sampling is part of a project looking for eelgrass (Zostera marina) pathogens in the North Pacific. Izembek NWR is on the Alaska Peninsula located between the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska.
Keychain in Inupiaq for USGS outreach activities about bird banding
Keychain in Inupiaq for USGS outreach activities about bird bandingKeychain developed for USGS outreach activities about bird banding and reporting in Inupiaq and English. Inupiaq translation provided by Qaiyaan and Jana Harcharek.
Keychain in Inupiaq for USGS outreach activities about bird banding
Keychain in Inupiaq for USGS outreach activities about bird bandingKeychain developed for USGS outreach activities about bird banding and reporting in Inupiaq and English. Inupiaq translation provided by Qaiyaan and Jana Harcharek.
Seagull on Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Seagull on Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Sulphur Caldron
Sulphur Caldron -- an example of an acid-sulfate hydrothermal feature in Yellowstone National Park. Photo taken by Blaine McCleskey, September 2008.
Sulphur Caldron -- an example of an acid-sulfate hydrothermal feature in Yellowstone National Park. Photo taken by Blaine McCleskey, September 2008.
Hydrologic Technician inspects gage on the Cooper River, SC.
Hydrologic Technician inspects gage on the Cooper River, SC.Hydrologic Technician, Brady Long, performs routine water quality inspection of streamgage 0217206935 Cooper River in Charleston, SC. Cooperator/funding provided by the US Army Core of Engineers.
Hydrologic Technician inspects gage on the Cooper River, SC.
Hydrologic Technician inspects gage on the Cooper River, SC.Hydrologic Technician, Brady Long, performs routine water quality inspection of streamgage 0217206935 Cooper River in Charleston, SC. Cooperator/funding provided by the US Army Core of Engineers.
Hydrologic Technician performs routine water quality inspection
Hydrologic Technician performs routine water quality inspectionHydrologic Technician, Brady Long, performs routine water quality inspection at the Cooper River, South Carolina.
Hydrologic Technician performs routine water quality inspection
Hydrologic Technician performs routine water quality inspectionHydrologic Technician, Brady Long, performs routine water quality inspection at the Cooper River, South Carolina.
On board the IODP vessel JOIDES Resolution
Several instruments visible on board the research vessel JOIDES Resolution. Photo taken from the ship bridge roof. USGS logo visible on one of the pieces of equipment. Research cruises taken on the JOIDES Resolution are often interdisciplinary and collaborative across many universities, scientific agencies, and other research institutions.
Several instruments visible on board the research vessel JOIDES Resolution. Photo taken from the ship bridge roof. USGS logo visible on one of the pieces of equipment. Research cruises taken on the JOIDES Resolution are often interdisciplinary and collaborative across many universities, scientific agencies, and other research institutions.