Wood boring beetle tunnels inside of an ‘ōhi‘a log. Researchers are investigating if the spread of beetle frass (excrement) is a pathway for movement of a fungus that causes Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death.
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Inside of an ohia log with tunnels created by wood boring beetles
Wood boring beetle tunnels inside of an ‘ōhi‘a log. Researchers are investigating if the spread of beetle frass (excrement) is a pathway for movement of a fungus that causes Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death.
Tracer Addition
USGS and University at Buffalo scientists injecting tracers to study diffusion.
USGS and University at Buffalo scientists injecting tracers to study diffusion.
Ultraviolet light gives desmid alga cell a bright red glow
Lake Sturgeon caught on the Gasconade River, Missouri.
Lake Sturgeon caught on the Gasconade River, Missouri.
Lake Sturgeon caught on the Gasconade River, Missouri.
Reading stream stage at Bull Lake Creek above Bull Lake streamgage
The wire weight is lowered to determine stage of Bull Lake Creek above Bull Lake
The wire weight is lowered to determine stage of Bull Lake Creek above Bull Lake
Rapid Creek below Canyon Lake sampling site
Rapid Creek below Canyon Lake sampling site at Meadowbrook Golf Course (USGS site 06413200), December 2017.
Rapid Creek below Canyon Lake sampling site at Meadowbrook Golf Course (USGS site 06413200), December 2017.
Sharing information on the screen
Visitors watched closely as Alicia Balster-Gee (in green vest) presented our research on marine geohazards in Alaska.
Visitors watched closely as Alicia Balster-Gee (in green vest) presented our research on marine geohazards in Alaska.
Sifting sand with sieves
During a USGS Open House in Santa Cruz, California, research geologist Amy East shows onlookers how to sift sand to determine its size.
During a USGS Open House in Santa Cruz, California, research geologist Amy East shows onlookers how to sift sand to determine its size.
Talking about seafloor mineral deposits
Research geologist Jim Hein (right) gave a hands-on explanation of seafloor mineral deposits.
Research geologist Jim Hein (right) gave a hands-on explanation of seafloor mineral deposits.
USGS Open House discussions
Members of the PCMSC Marine Minerals Team, including physical science technician Kira Mizell (center), took turns describing the importance of seafloor minerals.
Members of the PCMSC Marine Minerals Team, including physical science technician Kira Mizell (center), took turns describing the importance of seafloor minerals.
DH-81
USGS Hydrographer Brad Bjorklund using a DH-81 isokinetic sampler to collect a discrete water-quality sample, August 2016.
USGS Hydrographer Brad Bjorklund using a DH-81 isokinetic sampler to collect a discrete water-quality sample, August 2016.
Scientist spreading moss fragments
A USGS scientist spreads moss fragments for a study to test the restoration potential of moss, an important component of biological soil crust. A jute net, foreground, helps stabilize the moss fragments as they adhere to the soil.
A USGS scientist spreads moss fragments for a study to test the restoration potential of moss, an important component of biological soil crust. A jute net, foreground, helps stabilize the moss fragments as they adhere to the soil.
Maumee River at Antwerp, OH - bridge at gage location
Maumee River at Antwerp, OH - bridge at gage location
Maumee River at Antwerp, OH - bridge at gage location
Maumee River at Antwerp, OH - equipment pioes
Maumee River at Antwerp, OH - pipes running into the river that contain the water-qualityy equipment probes
Maumee River at Antwerp, OH - pipes running into the river that contain the water-qualityy equipment probes
Surveying for the FEMA project
Sam Banas using a total station to survey points on the covered bridge that is located along the Tioga River in the Belmont, New Hampshire. These survey points will be used in the Winnipesaukee Watershed flood risk analysis mapping project funded by FEMA as part of the National Flood Insurance Program.
Sam Banas using a total station to survey points on the covered bridge that is located along the Tioga River in the Belmont, New Hampshire. These survey points will be used in the Winnipesaukee Watershed flood risk analysis mapping project funded by FEMA as part of the National Flood Insurance Program.
Upper terrace of Mud Creek slide
Mud Creek slide from south side of north upper terrace (above north and south berms). Note tension cracks and offset on the terrace to the north.
Mud Creek slide from south side of north upper terrace (above north and south berms). Note tension cracks and offset on the terrace to the north.
Water Quality Monitoring and Sampling on the Unuk River, Alaska
USGS hydrologist monitoring water quality and collecting samples at USGS Station15015595 on the Unuk River, Alaska. In 2019, the USGS began studying the baseline water-quality of selected transboundary rivers in Alaska.
USGS hydrologist monitoring water quality and collecting samples at USGS Station15015595 on the Unuk River, Alaska. In 2019, the USGS began studying the baseline water-quality of selected transboundary rivers in Alaska.
Mount St. Helens as viewed from the ENE.
Mount St. Helens, as viewed from the East-Northeast. The inside of the crater rim is just visible in the upper right of the mountain.
Mount St. Helens, as viewed from the East-Northeast. The inside of the crater rim is just visible in the upper right of the mountain.
Collaborative Discussion
The USGS RAMPS program hosts workshops where land managers from federal, state, and local agencies, practitioners, and NGO's can come together to discuss challenges and develop creative solutions.
The USGS RAMPS program hosts workshops where land managers from federal, state, and local agencies, practitioners, and NGO's can come together to discuss challenges and develop creative solutions.
Emperor geese near Kodiak.
Emperor geese gathered near the shoreline on Kodiak Island.
Emperor geese gathered near the shoreline on Kodiak Island.
Field survey methods
Photos of survey equipment used during surveys of the Elwha River delta, Washington, from 2010-2017, showing:
Photos of survey equipment used during surveys of the Elwha River delta, Washington, from 2010-2017, showing: