USGS scientist records vegetation data on decommissioned well pad
USGS scientist records vegetation data on decommissioned well padUSGS soil scientist Travis Nauman records vegetation data on decommissioned well pad.
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USGS soil scientist Travis Nauman records vegetation data on decommissioned well pad.
USGS soil scientist Travis Nauman records vegetation data on decommissioned well pad.
USGS scientist Jessica Mikenas collects surface soil pH data on decommissioned well pad.
USGS scientist Jessica Mikenas collects surface soil pH data on decommissioned well pad.
This is an example of a boulder that is part of a glacial deposit in the southern Sawatch Mountains of Colorado. The moraine slopes down to the left side of the frame; this slope is modified from teh original depositional shape of the moraine deposit.
This is an example of a boulder that is part of a glacial deposit in the southern Sawatch Mountains of Colorado. The moraine slopes down to the left side of the frame; this slope is modified from teh original depositional shape of the moraine deposit.
Over 30 organizations and agencies are testing a USGS-developed oral sylvatic plague vaccine (SPV) at sites such as the Pitchfork Ranch in Wyoming, pictured here. If successful, the SPV could help protect endangered black-footed ferret populations in the western
Over 30 organizations and agencies are testing a USGS-developed oral sylvatic plague vaccine (SPV) at sites such as the Pitchfork Ranch in Wyoming, pictured here. If successful, the SPV could help protect endangered black-footed ferret populations in the western
Sunset at Stagecoach Lake, Steamboat, Colorado
Sunset at Stagecoach Lake, Steamboat, Colorado
Aerial photograph of the Truxton basin, Arizona (view to northeast). Yellow dashed lines are approximate boundaries between labeled geologic features and units. From figure 2 in chapter B of Mason 2020
Aerial photograph of the Truxton basin, Arizona (view to northeast). Yellow dashed lines are approximate boundaries between labeled geologic features and units. From figure 2 in chapter B of Mason 2020
Using a bridge crane to measure streamflow, Powder River at Arvada
Using a bridge crane to measure streamflow, Powder River at Arvada
Sampling the Greybull River for pesticides
Lowering pump down monitoring well to sample for pesticides
Lowering pump down monitoring well to sample for pesticides
Water-quality sampling for pesticides, Shoshone River near Lovell
Water-quality sampling for pesticides, Shoshone River near Lovell
Water-quality sampling from Salt River cableway
Digging trench in which to bury cable transmitting groundwater data from well to streamgage
Digging trench in which to bury cable transmitting groundwater data from well to streamgage
Setting up Groundwater Streamgage on Green River nr LaBarge
Setting up Groundwater Streamgage on Green River nr LaBarge
Measuring discharge in White River near Watson, Utah using FlowTracker on sunny winter day.
Measuring discharge in White River near Watson, Utah using FlowTracker on sunny winter day.
A field of wind turbines in Wyoming with a storm rolling in.
A field of wind turbines in Wyoming with a storm rolling in.
An agricultural barn with farming equipment stored outside in Colorado.
An agricultural barn with farming equipment stored outside in Colorado.
Red spotted toad.
Sampling for aquatic invasive species in the Greater Yellowstone Area.
Sampling for aquatic invasive species in the Greater Yellowstone Area.
Sampling for aquatic invasive species in the Greater Yellowstone Area.
Sampling for aquatic invasive species in the Greater Yellowstone Area.
Wheat field wind turbines in Wyoming.
Wheat field wind turbines in Wyoming.