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Night 1 tent with stars and flashlight at campsite
The Powell 150 Expedition prepares to launch from Green River, Wyoming
The Powell 150 Expedition prepares to launch from Green River, WyomingThe Powell 150 expedition prepares to launch from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24, 2019. A John Wesley Powell impersonator poses with the group to send them off on their ~1000 mile journey.
The Powell 150 Expedition prepares to launch from Green River, Wyoming
The Powell 150 Expedition prepares to launch from Green River, WyomingThe Powell 150 expedition prepares to launch from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24, 2019. A John Wesley Powell impersonator poses with the group to send them off on their ~1000 mile journey.
USGS Janis LeMaster and leader Tom Minckley, Thumbs up
USGS Janis LeMaster and leader Tom Minckley, Thumbs up
Zooming in on the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u, the small puddle between the two greenish ponds is more visible. USGS photo by J. Babb, 08/04/2019.
Zooming in on the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u, the small puddle between the two greenish ponds is more visible. USGS photo by J. Babb, 08/04/2019.
USGS scientists visiting an old abandoned well pad site.
USGS scientists visiting an old abandoned well pad site.
View of Capitola, California. Capitola is a city in Santa Cruz County, California on the coast of Monterey Bay.
View of Capitola, California. Capitola is a city in Santa Cruz County, California on the coast of Monterey Bay.
boulder dropped by retreating glacier in Yellowstone National Park
boulder dropped by retreating glacier in Yellowstone National ParkThis huge boulder was dropped by a retreating glacier on the north rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in Yellowstone National Park, and it is a testament to Yellowstone's icy past.
boulder dropped by retreating glacier in Yellowstone National Park
boulder dropped by retreating glacier in Yellowstone National ParkThis huge boulder was dropped by a retreating glacier on the north rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in Yellowstone National Park, and it is a testament to Yellowstone's icy past.
Photograph of the USGS Ohio Water Microbiology Laboratory
Photograph of the USGS Ohio Water Microbiology LaboratoryThe USGS Ohio Water Microbiology Laboratory addresses water-related public-health concerns and is involved in investigations of processes that affect microorganisms in the environment and testing of new methods to improve detection and interpretation of microbiological presence in water.
Photograph of the USGS Ohio Water Microbiology Laboratory
Photograph of the USGS Ohio Water Microbiology LaboratoryThe USGS Ohio Water Microbiology Laboratory addresses water-related public-health concerns and is involved in investigations of processes that affect microorganisms in the environment and testing of new methods to improve detection and interpretation of microbiological presence in water.
Scientists Examine Sea Lamprey Wound Characteristics
Scientists Examine Sea Lamprey Wound CharacteristicsTribal, state, and federal fisheries professionals classifying sea lamprey wounds on lake trout at a workshop in Red Cliff, Wisconsin.
Scientists Examine Sea Lamprey Wound Characteristics
Scientists Examine Sea Lamprey Wound CharacteristicsTribal, state, and federal fisheries professionals classifying sea lamprey wounds on lake trout at a workshop in Red Cliff, Wisconsin.
USGS gage 09328990 Colorado River above Dirty Devil River near Hite,UT
USGS gage 09328990 Colorado River above Dirty Devil River near Hite,UTUSGS gage number 09328990 Colorado River above Dirty Devil River near Hite, UT
Photographer: Chris Wilkowske
The USGS Ohio Water Microbiology Laboratory addresses water-related public-health concerns and is involved in investigations of processes that affect microorganisms in the environment and testing of new methods to improve detection and interpretation of microbiological presence in water.
The USGS Ohio Water Microbiology Laboratory addresses water-related public-health concerns and is involved in investigations of processes that affect microorganisms in the environment and testing of new methods to improve detection and interpretation of microbiological presence in water.
USGS scientists install a solar panel and GPS antenna Yellowstone
USGS scientists install a solar panel and GPS antenna YellowstoneUSGS scientists Rebecca Kramer and Dan Dzurisin install a solar panel and GPS antenna (green square) at a semipermanent GPS station in the southern part of Yellowstone National Park. The work first required digging through 4 feet of snow!
USGS scientists install a solar panel and GPS antenna Yellowstone
USGS scientists install a solar panel and GPS antenna YellowstoneUSGS scientists Rebecca Kramer and Dan Dzurisin install a solar panel and GPS antenna (green square) at a semipermanent GPS station in the southern part of Yellowstone National Park. The work first required digging through 4 feet of snow!
During the lidar survey, equipment will be mounted on a bright yellow Hughes 500 helicopter like the one shown here. The helicopter will fly in a northeast or southwest direction over the survey areas depicted on the map.
During the lidar survey, equipment will be mounted on a bright yellow Hughes 500 helicopter like the one shown here. The helicopter will fly in a northeast or southwest direction over the survey areas depicted on the map.
Colin Sweeny taking field parameters for a water quality sample
Colin Sweeny taking field parameters for a water quality sampleNortheast Region Photo Contest Winner | July 2019 | USGS At Work
Colin Sweeny taking field parameters for a water quality sample
Colin Sweeny taking field parameters for a water quality sample
Colin Sweeny taking field parameters for a water quality sampleNortheast Region Photo Contest Winner | July 2019 | USGS At Work
Colin Sweeny taking field parameters for a water quality sample
With the help of a powerful telephoto lens, HVO geologists confirmed today that
With the help of a powerful telephoto lens, HVO geologists confirmed today thatWith the help of a powerful telephoto lens, HVO geologists confirmed today that there are two areas of ponded water at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u. Using a laser range finder from their observation site, they were able to measure the two greenish ponds.
With the help of a powerful telephoto lens, HVO geologists confirmed today that
With the help of a powerful telephoto lens, HVO geologists confirmed today thatWith the help of a powerful telephoto lens, HVO geologists confirmed today that there are two areas of ponded water at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u. Using a laser range finder from their observation site, they were able to measure the two greenish ponds.
Grand Canyon National Park from Powell Point on the South Rim. Photo taken during a ceremony commemorating the 150th anniversary of the John Wesley Powell expedition.
Grand Canyon National Park from Powell Point on the South Rim. Photo taken during a ceremony commemorating the 150th anniversary of the John Wesley Powell expedition.
Porcelain Basin in Norris Geyser Basin Yellowstone
Porcelain Basin in Norris Geyser Basin YellowstonePorcelain Basin in Norris Geyser Basin on May 18, 2019.
Porcelain Basin in Norris Geyser Basin Yellowstone
Porcelain Basin in Norris Geyser Basin YellowstonePorcelain Basin in Norris Geyser Basin on May 18, 2019.
Central Midwest Water Science Center Urbana, IL office entrance
Central Midwest Water Science Center Urbana, IL office entranceEntrance for the Urbana, IL office of the Central Midwest Water Science Center. Located in the North deck parking garage on the University of Illinois campus. Entrance is on east side of building; address 405 N Goodwin Ave, Urbana, IL 6180. Contact office for visitor parking information at 217-328-8747.
Central Midwest Water Science Center Urbana, IL office entrance
Central Midwest Water Science Center Urbana, IL office entranceEntrance for the Urbana, IL office of the Central Midwest Water Science Center. Located in the North deck parking garage on the University of Illinois campus. Entrance is on east side of building; address 405 N Goodwin Ave, Urbana, IL 6180. Contact office for visitor parking information at 217-328-8747.
Huron River at Milan, OH - low flow