Piping Plover chicks
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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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Models for shoreline change
Parameters considered in models for shoreline change, barrier island characteristics, and piping plover habitat availability. Together, these three models allow for forecasts of most likely future barrier island characteristics and piping plover habitat availability given sea-level rise.
Parameters considered in models for shoreline change, barrier island characteristics, and piping plover habitat availability. Together, these three models allow for forecasts of most likely future barrier island characteristics and piping plover habitat availability given sea-level rise.
Sampling at Spor Mountain
USGS scientists gathering samples for analysis at Spor Mountain, Utah.
USGS scientists gathering samples for analysis at Spor Mountain, Utah.
Spor Mountain Rhyolite and Tuff
Overlying Spor Mountain rhyolite caprock and underlying Beryllium Tuff member.
Overlying Spor Mountain rhyolite caprock and underlying Beryllium Tuff member.
USGS data and tools can be accessed using mobile devices in the field
USGS data and tools can be accessed using mobile devices in the fieldThe USGS strives to put coastal change data and information at the fingertips of users such as planners and emergency managers. The explicit goal is to enable users to integrate and apply USGS data and tools to address their specific needs. Online resources such as the Coastal Change Hazards (CCH) portal are designed with applied use of data in mind.
USGS data and tools can be accessed using mobile devices in the field
USGS data and tools can be accessed using mobile devices in the fieldThe USGS strives to put coastal change data and information at the fingertips of users such as planners and emergency managers. The explicit goal is to enable users to integrate and apply USGS data and tools to address their specific needs. Online resources such as the Coastal Change Hazards (CCH) portal are designed with applied use of data in mind.
Weighing soils into crucibles
Don Bonville, Physical Scientist Technician, weighs soils into crucibles for the determination of percent dry and loss-on-ignition. These soil samples are part of the Hydrologic Benchmark Network Program.
Don Bonville, Physical Scientist Technician, weighs soils into crucibles for the determination of percent dry and loss-on-ignition. These soil samples are part of the Hydrologic Benchmark Network Program.
Stormwater control measure equipment in Buffalo, NY
Stormwater control measure equipment in Buffalo, NYManhole Cover and Accompanying NEMA Box Set-Up at E. Niagara Street Location, Buffalo, NY
Stormwater control measure equipment in Buffalo, NY
Stormwater control measure equipment in Buffalo, NYManhole Cover and Accompanying NEMA Box Set-Up at E. Niagara Street Location, Buffalo, NY
Yellow River near Brems, IN - downstream from gage
Yellow River near Brems, IN - downstream from gageYellow River near Brems, IN - downstream from gage
Yellow River near Brems, IN - downstream from gage
Yellow River near Brems, IN - downstream from gageYellow River near Brems, IN - downstream from gage
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - upstream view
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - upstream view
Groundwater sampling NYWSC
USGS staffer Michael Izdebski sampling groundwater.
USGS staffer Michael Izdebski sampling groundwater.
USGS scientist setting up equipment for groundwater sampling
USGS scientist setting up equipment for groundwater samplingUSGS scientist setting up equipment for groundwater sampling
USGS scientist setting up equipment for groundwater sampling
USGS scientist setting up equipment for groundwater samplingUSGS scientist setting up equipment for groundwater sampling
Sunset at Sage Lot Pond Salt Marsh Observatory
Sunset at Sage Lot Pond Salt Marsh Observatory marks the end of 16 hour field effort. During this sampling, USGS researchers captured the exchange of materials between the marsh and estuary. This field site provides infrastructure to keep sensors deployed nearly year-round so changes across seasons and extreme events, such as large storms, are captured.
Sunset at Sage Lot Pond Salt Marsh Observatory marks the end of 16 hour field effort. During this sampling, USGS researchers captured the exchange of materials between the marsh and estuary. This field site provides infrastructure to keep sensors deployed nearly year-round so changes across seasons and extreme events, such as large storms, are captured.
Streamgage in Connecticut
A beautiful capture of a streamgage at Bunnell Brook near Burlington, CT.
High Tide
High tides are one challenge of working in tidal wetlands! Here the marsh platform is completely submerged during a spring tide. The boardwalk, which scientists use to access the site, is also under water during this extreme high tide, while the solar panels powering some instruments remain dry.
High tides are one challenge of working in tidal wetlands! Here the marsh platform is completely submerged during a spring tide. The boardwalk, which scientists use to access the site, is also under water during this extreme high tide, while the solar panels powering some instruments remain dry.
Measuring water quality data, Cape Cod, MA
Wally Brooks records water quality data from a salt marsh creek (Cape Cod, MA)
Wally Brooks records water quality data from a salt marsh creek (Cape Cod, MA)
Gaging station with DCP for groundwater well
Gaging station S-5517 in Suffolk County with DCP for groundwater well collecting real-time data
Gaging station S-5517 in Suffolk County with DCP for groundwater well collecting real-time data
Autumn in New England
Long exposure photo of a river during fall as the leaves are beginning to turn colors.
Long exposure photo of a river during fall as the leaves are beginning to turn colors.
Streamflow measurement in the fall
Hydro Technician, Henry Witt, takes a self portrait while he conducts a discharge measurement in the Houstonic River at Falls Village, CT. One of the many perks of field work year round is the ability to witness the seasons come and go.
Hydro Technician, Henry Witt, takes a self portrait while he conducts a discharge measurement in the Houstonic River at Falls Village, CT. One of the many perks of field work year round is the ability to witness the seasons come and go.
School Branch at Brownsburg IN under the bridge view
School Branch at Brownsburg IN under the bridge viewSchool Branch at Brownsburg IN under the bridge view
School Branch at Brownsburg IN under the bridge view
School Branch at Brownsburg IN under the bridge viewSchool Branch at Brownsburg IN under the bridge view
School Branch at Brownsburg IN downstream of gage
School Branch at Brownsburg IN downstream of gage
Shepaug River Peter's Dam gage pool
Autumnal reflection in the Shepaug River Peter's Dam gage pool looking upstream at the dam with the gage in view (site 01202501 at Woodville, CT). The blue sky and Autumn leaves cast a reflection in the gage pool.
Autumnal reflection in the Shepaug River Peter's Dam gage pool looking upstream at the dam with the gage in view (site 01202501 at Woodville, CT). The blue sky and Autumn leaves cast a reflection in the gage pool.