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A map of Ohio showing the locations of recreational areas sampled in the 201314 study. Modified from figure 1, Francy and others, 2016.
A map of Ohio showing the locations of recreational areas sampled in the 201314 study. Modified from figure 1, Francy and others, 2016.
Diatom mat used during a feeding experiment to study the dietary uptake of uranium by mayflies
Diatom mat used during a feeding experiment to study the dietary uptake of uranium by mayflies
The new Damage Assessment and Restoration Tracking System (DARTS) Web site provides an interactive map that identifies Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) cases. The shapes of icons represent incident type; icon color represents the status of the case.
The new Damage Assessment and Restoration Tracking System (DARTS) Web site provides an interactive map that identifies Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) cases. The shapes of icons represent incident type; icon color represents the status of the case.
USGS scientist sampling tap water from a public water supply.
USGS scientist sampling tap water from a public water supply.
Fog along the Yukon River showing a Black Spruce dominated forest in the foreground, which is prone to wildfire. Photo by Bruce Wylie, USGS
Fog along the Yukon River showing a Black Spruce dominated forest in the foreground, which is prone to wildfire. Photo by Bruce Wylie, USGS
Before and after photos of Fourmile Creek near Ankeny, Iowa, showing a wastewater outfall from a wastewater treatment facility (WWTF). The top photo is the creek before the WWTFwas closed, and the bottom photo is after the WWTF was shutdown. After the shutdown flow in the creek decreased significantly. Photo credits: Laura E.
Before and after photos of Fourmile Creek near Ankeny, Iowa, showing a wastewater outfall from a wastewater treatment facility (WWTF). The top photo is the creek before the WWTFwas closed, and the bottom photo is after the WWTF was shutdown. After the shutdown flow in the creek decreased significantly. Photo credits: Laura E.
USGS scientist sampling tap water from a public-water supply.
USGS scientist sampling tap water from a public-water supply.
Cyanobacterial blooms, such as the one shown that occurred in 2016 on Lake Okeechobee, Florida, can release toxins.
Cyanobacterial blooms, such as the one shown that occurred in 2016 on Lake Okeechobee, Florida, can release toxins.
The Green River in the Upper Colorado River Basin.
The Green River in the Upper Colorado River Basin.
Green River in the Upper Colorado River Basin.
Green River in the Upper Colorado River Basin.
Soil sampling near the Kanab North uranium mine site in Arizona.
Soil sampling near the Kanab North uranium mine site in Arizona.
Soil sampling near the Kanab North uranium mine site in Arizona.
Soil sampling near the Kanab North uranium mine site in Arizona.
Scientists Andrew Ramey, Bjorn Olsen, and Jonas Bonnedahl (L to R) setting a trap for gulls at the Soldotna landfill in June 2016.
Scientists Andrew Ramey, Bjorn Olsen, and Jonas Bonnedahl (L to R) setting a trap for gulls at the Soldotna landfill in June 2016.
In this photo the USGS scientist is getting ready to measure discharge (flow) in the same stream as above (from New York Branch, Iowa), but after a rainfall event.
In this photo the USGS scientist is getting ready to measure discharge (flow) in the same stream as above (from New York Branch, Iowa), but after a rainfall event.
Gulls using beach at the mouth of Kenai River during the personal use dipnet fishery for sockeye salmon; photo taken during sampling trip in July 2016.
Gulls using beach at the mouth of Kenai River during the personal use dipnet fishery for sockeye salmon; photo taken during sampling trip in July 2016.
John Reed (USGS scientist) holding a gull marked with a satellite transmitter at the Soldotna landfill in June 2016.
John Reed (USGS scientist) holding a gull marked with a satellite transmitter at the Soldotna landfill in June 2016.
Dr. Michael T. Meyer receiving his Distinguished Service Award on May 9, 2016, from Mike Connor, Deputy Secretary of the Interior (left) and Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior (right)
Dr. Michael T. Meyer receiving his Distinguished Service Award on May 9, 2016, from Mike Connor, Deputy Secretary of the Interior (left) and Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior (right)
Denis R. LeBlanc receiving his Distinguished Service Award on May 9, 2016, from Mike Connor, Deputy Secretary of the Interior (left) and Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior (right).
Denis R. LeBlanc receiving his Distinguished Service Award on May 9, 2016, from Mike Connor, Deputy Secretary of the Interior (left) and Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior (right).
This West Virginia disposal facility disposes of wastewaters from unconventional oil and gas production in Class II underground injection control wells
This West Virginia disposal facility disposes of wastewaters from unconventional oil and gas production in Class II underground injection control wells
A scientist walking on a trail in Grand Canyon, National Park
A scientist walking on a trail in Grand Canyon, National Park
View of Old Mans Creek near Iowa City, Iowa upstream from a bridge used for collecting water-quality samples (USGS Site ID: 05455100).
View of Old Mans Creek near Iowa City, Iowa upstream from a bridge used for collecting water-quality samples (USGS Site ID: 05455100).