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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. 

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An acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP) on the Natchaug River near Chaplin, Connecticut
An acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP)
An acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP)
An acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP)

An acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP) on the Natchaug River near Chaplin, CT (USGS station 01120790).

small waterfall over grey and tan rock, surrounded by greenery
Aquia Formation (Paleocene), Prince George’s County, Maryland
Aquia Formation (Paleocene), Prince George’s County, Maryland
Taking a w​​​​​ater sample in Green River
Taking a w​​​​​ater sample in Green River
Taking a w​​​​​ater sample in Green River
Taking a w​​​​​ater sample in Green River

Photo Contest Winner | July 2021 | Honorable Mention 1

Taking a w​​​​​ater sample in Green River

Paper mill reservoir in the Black River Valley
Paper mill reservoir in the Black River Valley
Paper mill reservoir in the Black River Valley
Paper mill reservoir in the Black River Valley

Photo Contest Winner | July 2021 | Where We Work
Paper mill reservoir in the Black River Valley, western Adirondacks, near Lyonsdale, New York

Photo Contest Winner | July 2021 | Where We Work
Paper mill reservoir in the Black River Valley, western Adirondacks, near Lyonsdale, New York

Mark Jones taking a measurement in Danville, Pennsylvania
Mark Jones taking a measurement in Danville, Pennsylvania
Mark Jones taking a measurement in Danville, Pennsylvania
Mark Jones taking a measurement in Danville, Pennsylvania

Photo Contest Winner | July 2021 | Honorable Mention 2

Mark Jones taking a measurement in Danville, Pennsylvania

Jean Self-Trail and Laurel Bybell in Prince Georges County, Maryland
Jean Self-Trail and Laurel Bybell in Prince Georges County, Maryland
Jean Self-Trail and Laurel Bybell in Prince Georges County, Maryland
Jean Self-Trail and Laurel Bybell in Prince Georges County, Maryland

Photo Contest Winner | July 2021 | People
Jean Self-Trail and Laurel Bybell in Prince Georges County, Maryland

New England WSC hydrologic technician inspecting the gage equipment
Inspecting the gage equipment
Inspecting the gage equipment
Inspecting the gage equipment

New England WSC hydrologic technician inspecting the gage equipment at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium. 

New England WSC hydrologic technician inspecting the gage equipment at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium. 

New England WSC hydrologic technician inspecting the continuous water quality monitoring equipment
Inspecting the water quality monitoring equipment
Inspecting the water quality monitoring equipment
Inspecting the water quality monitoring equipment

New England WSC hydrologic technician inspecting the continuous water quality monitoring equipment deployed at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.

New England WSC hydrologic technician inspecting the continuous water quality monitoring equipment deployed at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.

Cameron Ensor and Nick Grim demolish a broad-crested weir
Cameron Ensor and Nick Grim demolish a broad-crested weir
Cameron Ensor and Nick Grim demolish a broad-crested weir
Cameron Ensor and Nick Grim demolish a broad-crested weir

Photo Contest Winner | July 2021 | USGS at Work
Certified USGS Heavy Equipment Operators Cameron Ensor and Nick Grim demolish a broad-crested weir at USGS Station 01574500 at Cordorus Creek in Spring Grove, PA

Photo Contest Winner | July 2021 | USGS at Work
Certified USGS Heavy Equipment Operators Cameron Ensor and Nick Grim demolish a broad-crested weir at USGS Station 01574500 at Cordorus Creek in Spring Grove, PA

Inspecting continuous water quality monitoring equipment
Inspecting continuous water quality monitoring equipment
Inspecting continuous water quality monitoring equipment
Inspecting continuous water quality monitoring equipment

New England WSC scientists inspecting the continuous water quality monitoring equipment deployed at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.

Magicicada cassinii, super rare Blue eyed variant
Magicicada cassinii, super rare Blue eyed variant
Magicicada cassinii, super rare Blue eyed variant
Magicicada cassinii, super rare Blue eyed variant

Photo Contest Winner | June 2021 | Honorable Mention
USGS Natiave Bee Lab, Magicicada cassinii, super rare Blue eyed variant

Marcus G. Langseth departs Newport, Oregon
Marcus G. Langseth departs Newport, Oregon
Marcus G. Langseth departs Newport, Oregon
Marcus G. Langseth departs Newport, Oregon

Photo Contest Winner | June 2021 | Where We Work
Marcus G. Langseth departs Newport, Oregon (Yaquina Bay) for Cascadia Project OBS Deployment Leg

Photo Contest Winner | June 2021 | Where We Work
Marcus G. Langseth departs Newport, Oregon (Yaquina Bay) for Cascadia Project OBS Deployment Leg

USGS Buoy
USGS Buoy
USGS Buoy
USGS Buoy

A buoy is deployed at the Merrimack River estuary (USGS site 011008745) just off of Salisbury MA from May to October each year.

A buoy is deployed at the Merrimack River estuary (USGS site 011008745) just off of Salisbury MA from May to October each year.

Jin-Si Over and Jen Cramer
Jin-Si Over and Jen Cramer trained to be new DOI pilots in Rifle, CO
Jin-Si Over and Jen Cramer trained to be new DOI pilots in Rifle, CO
Jin-Si Over and Jen Cramer trained to be new DOI pilots in Rifle, CO

Photo Contest Winner | June 2021 | Honorable Mention
Jin-Si Over and Jen Cramer from WHCMSC are trained to become new DOI pilots in Rifle, CO

A wave crashes between two rocks on a sandy beach.
Wave Crashing on Beach in Reid State Park, Maine
Wave Crashing on Beach in Reid State Park, Maine
Wave Crashing on Beach in Reid State Park, Maine

A wave crashes on the sand at a beach in Reid State Park in Georgetown, Maine. 

Ashley Ryan and Jeff Kvech
Ashley Ryan and Jeff Kvech using ADCP for recon
Ashley Ryan and Jeff Kvech using ADCP for recon
Ashley Ryan and Jeff Kvech using ADCP for recon

Photo Contest Winner | June 2021 | USGS at Work
Ashley Ryan and Jeff Kvech using ADCP for recon of lower Anacostia River, 20210520

person standing using a remotely controlled acoustic doppler current profiler in a body of water
Remote control ADCP measurement
Remote control ADCP measurement
Remote control ADCP measurement

The Region 1, May 2021 "USGS at Work" Winner (by Aaron Stephens)

Scituate Reservoir, Rhode Island
Scituate Reservoir, Rhode Island
Scituate Reservoir, Rhode Island
Scituate Reservoir, Rhode Island

Scituate Reservoir on Plainfield Pike, Scituate, RI.

Photo taken on the eastern side of the reservoir, facing northwest. 

Scituate Reservoir on Plainfield Pike, Scituate, RI.

Photo taken on the eastern side of the reservoir, facing northwest. 

Measuring water quality properties
Measuring water quality properties
Measuring water quality properties
Measuring water quality properties

Photograph of U.S. Geological Survey technician measuring water quality properties at USGS streamgage 01115265, Hemlock Brook at King Road near Foster, Rhode Island.

Photograph of U.S. Geological Survey technician measuring water quality properties at USGS streamgage 01115265, Hemlock Brook at King Road near Foster, Rhode Island.

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