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Images below come from a wide variety of USGS science activities in the Northeast Region. Science Center staff showcase what we do, who we are, and where we work conducting science that inform decision makers and addresses societal needs.
Noa Randall and Rachel Allen are installing an optical turbidity sensor on the mudflats in Wellfleet harbor, to pair with the altimeter run by the Center for Coastal Studies. The Herring River, which drains into Wellfleet Harbor, is slated to have its 100-yo dam removed in the next 6 months, with the potential to dramatically increase the sediment load and sus
Noa Randall and Rachel Allen are installing an optical turbidity sensor on the mudflats in Wellfleet harbor, to pair with the altimeter run by the Center for Coastal Studies. The Herring River, which drains into Wellfleet Harbor, is slated to have its 100-yo dam removed in the next 6 months, with the potential to dramatically increase the sediment load and sus
Installing ocean bottom seismograph (OBS) at Wellfleet Harbor
Photo Contest | Spring 2022 | Honorable Mention 1
Installing ocean bottom seismograph (OBS) at Wellfleet Harbor
Photo Contest | Spring 2022 | Honorable Mention 1
Connowingo Site: Part of the On The Road series of videos for the MD-DE-DC Water Science Center
Connowingo Site: Part of the On The Road series of videos for the MD-DE-DC Water Science Center
Langdon Park Site as part of landing page for the MD-DE-DC USGS On The Road web-series
Leah Staub, Zach Clifton
Langdon Park Site as part of landing page for the MD-DE-DC USGS On The Road web-series
Leah Staub, Zach Clifton
Bladensburg Site as part of landing page for the MD-DE-DC USGS On The Road web-series
Ashley Ryan, Nick Giro. Photo by David FIsher
Bladensburg Site as part of landing page for the MD-DE-DC USGS On The Road web-series
Ashley Ryan, Nick Giro. Photo by David FIsher
Hickey Run site shown here as part of landing page for the MD-DE-DC USGS On The Road web-series
Hickey Run site shown here as part of landing page for the MD-DE-DC USGS On The Road web-series
Serene Lake Site as part of landing page for the MD-DE-DC USGS On The Road web-series
Photo Credit: David Fisher
Serene Lake Site as part of landing page for the MD-DE-DC USGS On The Road web-series
Photo Credit: David Fisher
Nassawango Creek site as part of landing page for the MD-DE-DC USGS On The Road web-series
Nassawango Creek site as part of landing page for the MD-DE-DC USGS On The Road web-series
Mapping the geology near historical graphite deposits on Lead Hill in Ticonderoga, New York
Photo Contest Winner | Spring 2022 | Where We Work
Mapping the geology near historical graphite deposits on Lead Hill in Ticonderoga, New York
Photo Contest Winner | Spring 2022 | Where We Work
Jumbo Piston Coring on the Southern New England Continental Shelf
Photo Contest Winner | Spring 2022 | USGS at Work
Jumbo Piston Coring on the Southern New England Continental Shelf
Photo Contest Winner | Spring 2022 | USGS at Work
Geologists in the field at Pennington Mountain. The orange instrument is a portable gamma spectrometer. University of Maine-Presque Isle professor Chunzeng Wang (the lead author) is in front, Preston Bass is carrying the meter.
Geologists in the field at Pennington Mountain. The orange instrument is a portable gamma spectrometer. University of Maine-Presque Isle professor Chunzeng Wang (the lead author) is in front, Preston Bass is carrying the meter.
Cable way Acoustic Doppler current profilers
Photo Contest | Spring 2022 | Honorable Mention 2
Cable way Acoustic Doppler current profilers
Photo Contest | Spring 2022 | Honorable Mention 2
USGS sample location at 01208948, Sasco Brook at Southport, Connecticut on Ingleside Road above Banks Pond.
USGS sample location at 01208948, Sasco Brook at Southport, Connecticut on Ingleside Road above Banks Pond.
Photograph of the entrance to the New England Water Science Center in Northborough, MA.
Photograph of the entrance to the New England Water Science Center in Northborough, MA.
Nick Giro at Potomac River overlooking Washington, DC
Photo Contest Winner | Spring 2022 | People
Nick Giro at Potomac River overlooking Washington, DC
Photo Contest Winner | Spring 2022 | People
Photo Contest Winner | Winter 2022 | People
Photo of nine USGS employees posing for a picture during ice training
Photo Contest Winner | Winter 2022 | People
Photo of nine USGS employees posing for a picture during ice training
USGS map showing the movement of a lesser scaup infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (red line) compared to four lesser scaup not infected (maroon, yellow, blue and black lines). Movement was recorded January 23 to 26, 2022. The black dot identifies where the birds were captured and released in Maryland.
USGS map showing the movement of a lesser scaup infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (red line) compared to four lesser scaup not infected (maroon, yellow, blue and black lines). Movement was recorded January 23 to 26, 2022. The black dot identifies where the birds were captured and released in Maryland.
New England WSC hydrologic technicians collect a Water Quality sample at 410606073245700 location, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.
New England WSC hydrologic technicians collect a Water Quality sample at 410606073245700 location, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.
Photo Contest Winner | Winter 2022 | Where We Work
Aerial view of Middle Patuxent, MD in winter
Photo Contest Winner | Winter 2022 | Where We Work
Aerial view of Middle Patuxent, MD in winter
Photo Contest | Winter 2022 | Honorable Mention 1
Amphibian research technician with begrudgingly cooperative salamander
Photo Contest | Winter 2022 | Honorable Mention 1
Amphibian research technician with begrudgingly cooperative salamander
Photo Contest | Winter 2022 | Honorable Mention 2
Aerial view of four vehicles parked on the beach at Ocracoke Inlet
Photo Contest | Winter 2022 | Honorable Mention 2
Aerial view of four vehicles parked on the beach at Ocracoke Inlet