Research scientist Meagan Gonneea and USGS intern Angela Trejo survey the Jones River in Kingston, MA. Removal of a dam across the Jones River began July 15, 2019, as a first step to restore river habitat, which is particularly critical for herring passage from the sea to inland lakes for spawning.
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Elevation survey in the Jones River, Kingston, MA
Research scientist Meagan Gonneea and USGS intern Angela Trejo survey the Jones River in Kingston, MA. Removal of a dam across the Jones River began July 15, 2019, as a first step to restore river habitat, which is particularly critical for herring passage from the sea to inland lakes for spawning.
Hickman Bridge Trail, Capitol Reef National Park
Hickman Bridge Trail, Capitol Reef National Park
Hickman Bridge Trail, Capitol Reef National Park
Installing MBARI Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) Streamgage
Installing MBARI Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) Streamgage
Installing MBARI Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) Streamgage
Installing sampling pump in river
Installing sampling pump in river
Installing sampling pump in river
Levels being run at 03250215 Slate Creek at Owingsville, KY
Northeast Region Photo Contest Winner | Sept 2019 | Honorable Mention
Levels being run at 03250215 Slate Creek at Owingsville, KY. Andrew Vanover (level gun operator) and Brian Moore (rod operator).
Northeast Region Photo Contest Winner | Sept 2019 | Honorable Mention
Levels being run at 03250215 Slate Creek at Owingsville, KY. Andrew Vanover (level gun operator) and Brian Moore (rod operator).
MBARI Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) installed in Streamgage
MBARI Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) installed in Streamgage
MBARI Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) installed in Streamgage
Modeling FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps
Surface Water Modeling for FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
USGS employee using survey data to model water surface elevation for different storm events.
Surface Water Modeling for FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
USGS employee using survey data to model water surface elevation for different storm events.
Rock formations throughout Glen Canyon
Rock formations throughout Glen Canyon
Rock formations throughout Glen Canyon
Sealing MBARI Environmental Sample Processor into its housing
Sealing MBARI Environmental Sample Processor into its housing
Sealing MBARI Environmental Sample Processor into its housing
Snake River near Irwin, ID staff plate
Snake River near Irwin, ID staff plate (station 13032500)
Snake River near Irwin, ID staff plate (station 13032500)
Studying water quality involves lab work to prepare and analyze water.
Kelsey Simmons and Kaamilya Najeeullah of the SAWSC prepare a sample from site 02336240 S.F Peachtree Creek Johnson Rd, near Atlanta, GA. The sample is part of routine water-quality monitoring for water-shed protection in Dekalb County, GA.
Kelsey Simmons and Kaamilya Najeeullah of the SAWSC prepare a sample from site 02336240 S.F Peachtree Creek Johnson Rd, near Atlanta, GA. The sample is part of routine water-quality monitoring for water-shed protection in Dekalb County, GA.
Tent for desert camp life
Despite the high evening temperatures, some campers still set up tents to spend the night in. Removal of the rainfly material helped keep it cool.
Despite the high evening temperatures, some campers still set up tents to spend the night in. Removal of the rainfly material helped keep it cool.
The sun sets over camp at Lake Powell
The sun sets over camp at Lake Powell
The sun sets over camp at Lake Powell
Toad researchers are "hoppy" to start up their 2019 field season
A team from the WERC San Diego Field Station traveled to the Sierra National Forest, CA this past week to prepare their field site for season two of an exciting study of federally threatened Yosemite toads. This is a collaborative project with the U.S.
A team from the WERC San Diego Field Station traveled to the Sierra National Forest, CA this past week to prepare their field site for season two of an exciting study of federally threatened Yosemite toads. This is a collaborative project with the U.S.
USGS hydrologists use boats to access sites for water sampling.
Cristal Younker of the SAWSC drives a boat to site 02226160, Altamaha River at Everett City, Georgia, to collect samples for the National Water Quality Program (NWQP) trends sampling. The NWQP provides an understanding of water-quality conditions; whether conditions are getting better or worse over time; and how natural features and human activities affect thos
Cristal Younker of the SAWSC drives a boat to site 02226160, Altamaha River at Everett City, Georgia, to collect samples for the National Water Quality Program (NWQP) trends sampling. The NWQP provides an understanding of water-quality conditions; whether conditions are getting better or worse over time; and how natural features and human activities affect thos
View from Panorama Point in Capitol Reef National Park
View from Panorama Point in Capitol Reef National Park
View from Panorama Point in Capitol Reef National Park
Waiting for a motor
On day 2 of the trip, Team G was delayed by strong winds and a broken motor. The boats remained stationary in a cove as we awaited the arrival of a replacement motor.
On day 2 of the trip, Team G was delayed by strong winds and a broken motor. The boats remained stationary in a cove as we awaited the arrival of a replacement motor.
Women in Science - Responding to Ridgecrest, CA earthquake July 2019
USGS scientists Beth Haddon (left) and Jaime Delano (right) measuring an offset road at the site of the Ridgecrest earthquake sequence rupture. Photo credit: Chris DuRoss, USGS
USGS scientists Beth Haddon (left) and Jaime Delano (right) measuring an offset road at the site of the Ridgecrest earthquake sequence rupture. Photo credit: Chris DuRoss, USGS
Women in Science - Responding to Ridgecrest, CA earthquake July 2019
USGS scientist Jessie Thompson Jobe collects and records information on earthquake surface ruptures observed along a roadway following the Ridgecrest earthquake sequence. Photo credit: Ryan Gold (USGS)
USGS scientist Jessie Thompson Jobe collects and records information on earthquake surface ruptures observed along a roadway following the Ridgecrest earthquake sequence. Photo credit: Ryan Gold (USGS)