Collecting soil samples
Images
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.
Collecting soil samples
Batavia Kill, Greene County, NY
Batavia Kill, Greene County, NY
Batavia Kill at Red Falls, Greene County, NY
USGS scientists taking water samples in the tidal marsh on Long Island.
USGS scientists taking water samples in the tidal marsh on Long Island.
Groundwater sampling array at the Toxics Substances research site, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Groundwater sampling array at the Toxics Substances research site, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Groundwater sampling on Long Island
Groundwater sampling on Long Island
Long Island core samples
Groundwater sampling for water quality on Long Island, New York
Groundwater sampling for water quality on Long Island, New York
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists conducted a unique study, which demonstrated that the ecology of natural groundwater bacteria changed after exposure of the bacteria to the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole (SMX).
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists conducted a unique study, which demonstrated that the ecology of natural groundwater bacteria changed after exposure of the bacteria to the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole (SMX).
Aerial view of Assateague Island, looking north. Ocean City, Maryland, is visible in the far distance at top. Sinepuxent Bay lies between the island’s western shore and the Delmarva Peninsula to the upper left. Photograph taken in 1998
Aerial view of Assateague Island, looking north. Ocean City, Maryland, is visible in the far distance at top. Sinepuxent Bay lies between the island’s western shore and the Delmarva Peninsula to the upper left. Photograph taken in 1998
Connecticut River, Holyoke Dam during flood of March 1936
Connecticut River, Holyoke Dam during flood of March 1936Connecticut River Holyoke Dam, Holyoke Water Power Company, during flood of March 1936.
Connecticut River, Holyoke Dam during flood of March 1936
Connecticut River, Holyoke Dam during flood of March 1936Connecticut River Holyoke Dam, Holyoke Water Power Company, during flood of March 1936.
USGS lake elevation gage on Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine, station 01019300.
USGS lake elevation gage on Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine, station 01019300.
The view of the river from the USGS gaging station on the Kennebec River at The Forks, station 01042500.
The view of the river from the USGS gaging station on the Kennebec River at The Forks, station 01042500.
Sunrise on the shore of Spednic Lake before heading out on the lake to collect data for a study.
Sunrise on the shore of Spednic Lake before heading out on the lake to collect data for a study.
Six Mile Falls on Kenduskeag Stream at USGS station 01037000.
Six Mile Falls on Kenduskeag Stream at USGS station 01037000.