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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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Jonathan Cohl flowtracking at Gravelly Run at Laurel Lake, NJ
Jonathan Cohl flowtracking at Gravelly Run at Laurel Lake, NJ
Jonathan Cohl flowtracking at Gravelly Run at Laurel Lake, NJ
Jonathan Cohl flowtracking at Gravelly Run at Laurel Lake, NJ

Northeast Region Photo Contest Winner | March 2019 | Honorable Mention
Jonathan Cohl flowtracking at Gravelly Run at Laurel Lake, NJ

Maumee River at Antwerp, OH - equipment pipes
Maumee River at Antwerp, OH - equipment pioes
Maumee River at Antwerp, OH - equipment pioes
Maumee River at Antwerp, OH - equipment pioes

Maumee River at Antwerp, OH - pipes running into the river that contain the water-qualityy equipment probes

Surveying for the FEMA project
Surveying for the FEMA project
Surveying for the FEMA project
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.

 03146500 Licking River near Newark, log jam, safety
03146500 Licking River near Newark Log Jam
03146500 Licking River near Newark Log Jam
03146500 Licking River near Newark Log Jam

Some days, measurements just can't be made... This is 03146500 Licking River near Newark. Licking County Highway department works diligently to clear an 80' x 40' log jam that was putting pressure on bridge piers. Adverse conditions like those pictured above are the norm for a hydro tech.

Some days, measurements just can't be made... This is 03146500 Licking River near Newark. Licking County Highway department works diligently to clear an 80' x 40' log jam that was putting pressure on bridge piers. Adverse conditions like those pictured above are the norm for a hydro tech.

water flowing over small weir onto rocks in river
Carman's River
Carman's River
Carman's River

Carman's River, Long Island, New York

Carman's River, Long Island, New York

looking into water in river
Peconic River
Peconic River
Peconic River

Peconic River, Long Island, New York

Peconic River, Long Island, New York

woman standing in stream holding an pole with instrument attached next to yellow measuring tape
Stream Discharge Measurement at Peconic River
Stream Discharge Measurement at Peconic River
Stream Discharge Measurement at Peconic River

USGS scientist Amy Simonson making a stream flow measurement in the Peconic River on Long Island, New York

stream water flowing over low head dam
Weir at the Peconic River
Weir at the Peconic River
Weir at the Peconic River

Weir  or low dam at the Peconic River

high water measurement, floods
Biologist John Tertuliani making a high water measurement
Biologist John Tertuliani making a high water measurement
Biologist John Tertuliani making a high water measurement

Biologist, John T. makes a high water measurement at stream gage 03145484 Raccoon Creek near Granville, OH. High water measurements ensure accurate flood forecasting by NOAA for downstream citizens and property owners. These forecasts can help people prepare for the rising waters, help reduce property damages, and most importantly save lives. 

Biologist, John T. makes a high water measurement at stream gage 03145484 Raccoon Creek near Granville, OH. High water measurements ensure accurate flood forecasting by NOAA for downstream citizens and property owners. These forecasts can help people prepare for the rising waters, help reduce property damages, and most importantly save lives. 

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