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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.
These two minerals are apophyllite and prehnite. Both apophyllite, the clear crystals, and prehnite, the green mineral, are primarily prized as collectors minerals.
Sample provided by Carlin Green, USGS. Sample originated from Virginia Crushed Stone Quarry, Virginia, and is 4.6cm in size.
These two minerals are apophyllite and prehnite. Both apophyllite, the clear crystals, and prehnite, the green mineral, are primarily prized as collectors minerals.
Sample provided by Carlin Green, USGS. Sample originated from Virginia Crushed Stone Quarry, Virginia, and is 4.6cm in size.
USGS scientist Sara Zeigler records habitat characteristics in iPlover at an ‘exclosed’ nest. On some beaches, managers erect netting around nests to protect eggs/chicks and adults from predators, allowing movement of chicks and parents to and from the nest but excluding predators
USGS scientist Sara Zeigler records habitat characteristics in iPlover at an ‘exclosed’ nest. On some beaches, managers erect netting around nests to protect eggs/chicks and adults from predators, allowing movement of chicks and parents to and from the nest but excluding predators
Groundwater data were collected in the spring and fall of 2008 from three sites representing different geological settings and biogeochemical conditions within the surficial glacial aquifer of Long Island, NY.
Groundwater data were collected in the spring and fall of 2008 from three sites representing different geological settings and biogeochemical conditions within the surficial glacial aquifer of Long Island, NY.
Browse graphic of Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge study area
Browse graphic of Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge study area
Kentucky Water Science Center Sediment Laboratory
Sandy Brosnahan performing first solo flight as a USGS certified drone pilot. There are multiple exciting applications for drone imagery including erosion studies and physical changes to coastal ecosystems over time.
Sandy Brosnahan performing first solo flight as a USGS certified drone pilot. There are multiple exciting applications for drone imagery including erosion studies and physical changes to coastal ecosystems over time.
Closeup of the Beryllium Tuff member, Spor Mountain, Utah.
Closeup of the Beryllium Tuff member, Spor Mountain, Utah.
USGS scientists Brian Jaskula and Robert Ayuso collecting samples at Spor Mountain, Utah.
USGS scientists Brian Jaskula and Robert Ayuso collecting samples at Spor Mountain, Utah.
Spor Mountain open pit; mineralized tuff in foreground; mine staff and USGS scientists collecting samples.
Spor Mountain open pit; mineralized tuff in foreground; mine staff and USGS scientists collecting samples.
Cross-polarized light photomicrograph of minerals in drill core samples from the Local Boy deposit, Duluth Complex, Minnesota. The number in the upper right hand corner is the drill core number.
Cross-polarized light photomicrograph of minerals in drill core samples from the Local Boy deposit, Duluth Complex, Minnesota. The number in the upper right hand corner is the drill core number.
Cross-polarized light photomicrograph of minerals in drill core samples from the Mesaba copper-nickel deposit, Duluth Complex, Minnesota. The number in the upper right hand corner is the drill core number.
Cross-polarized light photomicrograph of minerals in drill core samples from the Mesaba copper-nickel deposit, Duluth Complex, Minnesota. The number in the upper right hand corner is the drill core number.
Eagle Creek at Zionsville, IN - water quality sonde
Eagle Creek at Zionsville, IN - water quality sonde
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.
Manhole Cover and Accompanying NEMA Box Set-Up at E. Niagara Street Location, Buffalo, NY
Manhole 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 gage
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - upstream view
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 sampling
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.
A beautiful capture of a streamgage at Bunnell Brook near Burlington, CT.
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.