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Ryan Rasmussen and Cassandra Pfeifle, Hydrologic Technicians, collect samples at Little River Reservoir, 2009.
Water Sampling at Little River Reservoir, Durham County, NC, 2009.
Water Sampling at Little River Reservoir, Durham County, NC, 2009.
Water Sampling at Little River Reservoir, Durham County, NC, 2009.

Ryan Rasmussen and Cassandra Pfeifle, Hydrologic Technicians, collect samples at Little River Reservoir, 2009. 

Eft Stage of a Red-Spotted Newt
Eft Stage of a Red-Spotted Newt
Eft Stage of a Red-Spotted Newt
Eft Stage of a Red-Spotted Newt

The eft stage of a red-spotted newt in Walker County, Georgia (Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area)

The eft stage of a red-spotted newt in Walker County, Georgia (Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area)

Image: Florida floods with extreme highwater
Florida floods with extreme highwater
Florida floods with extreme highwater
Florida floods with extreme highwater

The dry landscape of northwest Florida floods with extreme highwater from the Withlacoochee River.

Image: Northwest Florida is inundated by floodwaters
Northwest Florida is inundated by floodwaters
Northwest Florida is inundated by floodwaters
Northwest Florida is inundated by floodwaters

The rural landscape in northwest Florida is inundated by floodwaters of the Alapaha River.

Image: Mycetophyllia sp. Coral Abundance in the Virgin Islands
Mycetophyllia sp. Coral Abundance in the Virgin Islands
Mycetophyllia sp. Coral Abundance in the Virgin Islands
Mycetophyllia sp. Coral Abundance in the Virgin Islands

This coral (Mycetophyllia sp.) is not abundant in coral reefs of the Virgin Islands. It most commonly grows in water deeper than 40 ft., and it is surprising to find it growing in the shade of the mangroves in 3 ft of water.

This coral (Mycetophyllia sp.) is not abundant in coral reefs of the Virgin Islands. It most commonly grows in water deeper than 40 ft., and it is surprising to find it growing in the shade of the mangroves in 3 ft of water.

Image: Red Mangroves in Hurricane Hole, US Virgin Islands
Red Mangroves in Hurricane Hole, US Virgin Islands
Red Mangroves in Hurricane Hole, US Virgin Islands
Red Mangroves in Hurricane Hole, US Virgin Islands

In Hurricane Hole, Red Mangrove trees extend from land into the water, anchoring the trees along the shoreline and creating a rich marine ecosystem.

Image: A Queen Angelfish Swims in Front of Coral Colonies of Several Species Growing in Mangroves Within Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
A Queen Angelfish Swims in Front of Coral Colonies of Several Species Growing in Mangroves Within Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
A Queen Angelfish Swims in Front of Coral Colonies of Several Species Growing in Mangroves Within Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
Image: Alabama Sturgeon
Alabama Sturgeon
Alabama Sturgeon
Alabama Sturgeon

An endangered Alabama sturgeon from the Mobile River.

An endangered Alabama sturgeon from the Mobile River.

Image: Alabama Sturgeon
Alabama Sturgeon
Alabama Sturgeon
Alabama Sturgeon

An endangered Alabama sturgeon from the Mobile River.

An endangered Alabama sturgeon from the Mobile River.

Image: Bucolic Country Lane in Florida
Bucolic Country Lane in Florida
Bucolic Country Lane in Florida
Bucolic Country Lane in Florida

This bucolic country lane in east central Florida is lined with cabbage palms and oaks, a scene that is made increasingly rare with ongoing pressures of urbanization.

This bucolic country lane in east central Florida is lined with cabbage palms and oaks, a scene that is made increasingly rare with ongoing pressures of urbanization.

An alligator rest on exposed limestone bedrock, sunning itself.
Alligator Resting in Afternoon Sun
Alligator Resting in Afternoon Sun
Alligator Resting in Afternoon Sun

Alligators are very abundant in the freshwater wetlands of Everglades National Park and can usually be seen along the Anhinga trail in the park, especially when water levels are low.  This ~5-foot gator is resting on exposed limestone bedrock alongside the trail.  

Alligators are very abundant in the freshwater wetlands of Everglades National Park and can usually be seen along the Anhinga trail in the park, especially when water levels are low.  This ~5-foot gator is resting on exposed limestone bedrock alongside the trail.  

Image: An Endangered Red Hawksbill Sea Turtle Swims Over a Threatened Elkhorn Coral in Virgin Islands National Park
An Endangered Red Hawksbill Sea Turtle Swims Over a Threatened Elkhorn Coral in Virgin Islands National Park
An Endangered Red Hawksbill Sea Turtle Swims Over a Threatened Elkhorn Coral in Virgin Islands National Park
An Endangered Red Hawksbill Sea Turtle Swims Over a Threatened Elkhorn Coral in Virgin Islands National Park

This photo shows an endangered hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over a colony of elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata).

USGS scientists are doing research on sea turtles and corals in Florida and the US Virgin Islands.

Satellite image showing a fire.
Georgia Fires, USA
Georgia Fires, USA
Georgia Fires, USA

The Georgia Fire consisted of two fires, the Sweat Farm Road fire and the Big Turnaround fire. The fires were located 10 miles (16 kilometers) southwest of Waycross, Georgia, and were separated by Swamp Road.

The Georgia Fire consisted of two fires, the Sweat Farm Road fire and the Big Turnaround fire. The fires were located 10 miles (16 kilometers) southwest of Waycross, Georgia, and were separated by Swamp Road.

Atlanta, Georgia: Impervious areas affect rainfall runoff, flooding, and water quality
Impervious areas affect rainfall runoff, flooding, and water quality.
Impervious areas affect rainfall runoff, flooding, and water quality.
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