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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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The house with the USGS BeachCam is in the center of this image, taken Feb. 14, 2017 after a much smaller Noreaster.
Nor'Easter impacts in Sandwich
Nor'Easter impacts in Sandwich
Nor'Easter impacts in Sandwich

The house with the USGS BeachCam is in the center of this image, taken Feb. 14, 2017 after a much smaller Noreaster. Visible in the foreground on the left are the remnants of the artificial dune (completely removed by the March 2018 storm), and on the right is the engineered protection put in place by private property owners. 

The house with the USGS BeachCam is in the center of this image, taken Feb. 14, 2017 after a much smaller Noreaster. Visible in the foreground on the left are the remnants of the artificial dune (completely removed by the March 2018 storm), and on the right is the engineered protection put in place by private property owners. 

2 people on boat in icy water
Niagara River at Fort Erie, NY
Niagara River at Fort Erie, NY
Niagara River at Fort Erie, NY

John Wernly and Brett Hayhurst returning from collecting a water quality sample and making a discharge measurement at site 04216070 Niagara River at Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada (Photo by Valerie Shao).

John Wernly and Brett Hayhurst returning from collecting a water quality sample and making a discharge measurement at site 04216070 Niagara River at Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada (Photo by Valerie Shao).

Monitoring wells located along the eastern shore of Little Pond, East Falmouth, MA
Monitoring wells East Falmouth, MA
Monitoring wells East Falmouth, MA
Monitoring wells East Falmouth, MA

Monitoring wells located along the eastern shore of Little Pond, East Falmouth, Massachusetts.

Scientist inserting a snow tube
Scientist inserting a snow tube
Scientist inserting a snow tube
Scientist inserting a snow tube

Physical Scientist Serena Matt inserting a fiberglass snow tube during the Snow Depth and Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) measurement. Sleepers River Research Watershed, Danville, Vermont.

Physical Scientist Serena Matt inserting a fiberglass snow tube during the Snow Depth and Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) measurement. Sleepers River Research Watershed, Danville, Vermont.

Scientist posing next to a snow scale
Scientist posing next to a snow scale
Scientist posing next to a snow scale
Scientist posing next to a snow scale

Physical Scientist Serena Matt posing next to a snow scale during the Snow Depth and Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) measurement. Sleepers River Research Watershed, Danville, Vermont.

Physical Scientist Serena Matt posing next to a snow scale during the Snow Depth and Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) measurement. Sleepers River Research Watershed, Danville, Vermont.

drill rig
Exploratory well drilling on Long Island, New York
Exploratory well drilling on Long Island, New York
Exploratory well drilling on Long Island, New York

Exploratory well drilling on Long Island to study the effective management of Long Island’s groundwater resources

Image shows a sample of torbernite against a black background
Torbernite
Torbernite
Torbernite

Torbernite is a copper phosphate mineral that contains uranium, making it somewhat radioactive. Although it can be used as a uranium ore, it's more valued as a collectors mineral. It can be used as a good indicator of uranium deposits, however.

Torbernite is a copper phosphate mineral that contains uranium, making it somewhat radioactive. Although it can be used as a uranium ore, it's more valued as a collectors mineral. It can be used as a good indicator of uranium deposits, however.

Core Lab Manager, Brian Buczkowski, giving a tour of the Core Lab
Brian Buczkowski, Woods Hole Core Lab Manager giving a tour
Brian Buczkowski, Woods Hole Core Lab Manager giving a tour
Brian Buczkowski, Woods Hole Core Lab Manager giving a tour

Woods Hole Core Lab Manager, Brian Buczkowski,  giving a tour of the lab to local teachers participating in a professional development workshop

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