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Kaitlin Laabs is a Hydrologic Technician in the New England Water Science Center.
Kaitlin began her career at the USGS in 2014 as a Hydrologic Technician working primarily on the Connecticut water quality network. In her current position, Kaitlin's primary role involves both discrete water quality sampling as well as continuous monitor maintenance. Prior to working at the USGS, Kaitlin interned with Howard Laboratories testing homeowners well for drinking water quality.
USGS hydrologic technician Brendan Crowley docks a boat in Kinston Bay after checking on continuous water quality monitoring equipment deployed in the area.
USGS hydrologic technician Brendan Crowley docks a boat in Kinston Bay after checking on continuous water quality monitoring equipment deployed in the area.
Phil Woodford (Hydro Tech) driving a boat to service a water quality buoy located in Kingston Bay, Plymouth, MA. The Mayflower replica is in the background.
Summer 2025 Photo Contest Winner: Kaitlin Laabs, USGS at Work category
Phil Woodford (Hydro Tech) driving a boat to service a water quality buoy located in Kingston Bay, Plymouth, MA. The Mayflower replica is in the background.
Summer 2025 Photo Contest Winner: Kaitlin Laabs, USGS at Work category
A buoy carrying water quality monitoring equipment is deployed in Kingston Bay in South Duxbury, Massachusetts, as part of a larger water-quality monitoring project.
A buoy carrying water quality monitoring equipment is deployed in Kingston Bay in South Duxbury, Massachusetts, as part of a larger water-quality monitoring project.
A buoy carrying water quality monitoring equipment is deployed in Mount Hope Bay, Massachusetts, as part of a larger water-quality monitoring project.
A buoy carrying water quality monitoring equipment is deployed in Mount Hope Bay, Massachusetts, as part of a larger water-quality monitoring project.
USGS staff deploy a carbon dioxide sensor (pCO2) from the Beverly Pier into the Danvers River in Beverly, Massachusetts. This water quality sensor deployment is a part of a larger data collection effort in several Massachusetts rivers and embayments.
USGS staff deploy a carbon dioxide sensor (pCO2) from the Beverly Pier into the Danvers River in Beverly, Massachusetts. This water quality sensor deployment is a part of a larger data collection effort in several Massachusetts rivers and embayments.
New England WSC scientist calibrating a continuous water quality monitor at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.
New England WSC scientist calibrating a continuous water quality monitor at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.
Hydrologic technician preparing to complete discharge measurement at the USGS sample location 0119665996 (Denison Brook at Beach Pond Road near Voluntown, Connecticut).
Hydrologic technician preparing to complete discharge measurement at the USGS sample location 0119665996 (Denison Brook at Beach Pond Road near Voluntown, Connecticut).
Hydrologic technician collecting a discharge measurement in conjunction with a water quality sample at USGS site 01195149, Huzzle Guzzle Brook near Madison, Connecticut.
Hydrologic technician collecting a discharge measurement in conjunction with a water quality sample at USGS site 01195149, Huzzle Guzzle Brook near Madison, Connecticut.
USGS sample location at 01201995, West Branch Shepaug River at Cornwall Bridge Connecticut.
USGS sample location at 01201995, West Branch Shepaug River at Cornwall Bridge Connecticut.
A new USGS sample location at 01126908, Mount Misery Brook above Lowden Brook near Voluntown, Connecticut.
A new USGS sample location at 01126908, Mount Misery Brook above Lowden Brook near Voluntown, Connecticut.
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut. Pictured are hydrologists reconning the site for viability.
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut. Pictured are hydrologists reconning the site for viability.
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut. Pictured are scientists reconning the site for viability.
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut. Pictured are scientists reconning the site for viability.
USGS sample location at 01208948, Sasco Brook at Southport, Connecticut on Ingleside Road above Banks Pond.
USGS sample location at 01208948, Sasco Brook at Southport, Connecticut on Ingleside Road above Banks Pond.
A new USGS sample location at 01126908, Mount Misery Brook above Lowden Brook near Voluntown, Connecticut.
A new USGS sample location at 01126908, Mount Misery Brook above Lowden Brook near Voluntown, Connecticut.
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor at Mystic River US Route I-95 Bridge near Old Mystic, Connecticut, (USGS site ID 412240071574700)
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor at Mystic River US Route I-95 Bridge near Old Mystic, Connecticut, (USGS site ID 412240071574700)
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor at Mystic Harbor at Safe Harbor Marina near Mystic, Connecticut (USGS site ID 412240071580800)
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor at Mystic Harbor at Safe Harbor Marina near Mystic, Connecticut (USGS site ID 412240071580800)
Hydrologic technicians collecting a water-quality sample from a boat at USGS site 011006988, Merrimack River at Bates Bridge, Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Hydrologic technicians collecting a water-quality sample from a boat at USGS site 011006988, Merrimack River at Bates Bridge, Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Hydrologic technician conducting a discharge measurement at USGS site 011006988, Merrimack River at Bates Bridge, Haverhill Massachusetts.
Hydrologic technician conducting a discharge measurement at USGS site 011006988, Merrimack River at Bates Bridge, Haverhill Massachusetts.
A bridge board sampler used for collecting water-quality samples set up at USGS site 01100000, Merrimack River, Lowell, Massachusetts.
A bridge board sampler used for collecting water-quality samples set up at USGS site 01100000, Merrimack River, Lowell, Massachusetts.
USGS hydrologic technician Brendan Crowley docks a boat in Kinston Bay after checking on continuous water quality monitoring equipment deployed in the area.
USGS hydrologic technician Brendan Crowley docks a boat in Kinston Bay after checking on continuous water quality monitoring equipment deployed in the area.
Phil Woodford (Hydro Tech) driving a boat to service a water quality buoy located in Kingston Bay, Plymouth, MA. The Mayflower replica is in the background.
Summer 2025 Photo Contest Winner: Kaitlin Laabs, USGS at Work category
Phil Woodford (Hydro Tech) driving a boat to service a water quality buoy located in Kingston Bay, Plymouth, MA. The Mayflower replica is in the background.
Summer 2025 Photo Contest Winner: Kaitlin Laabs, USGS at Work category
A buoy carrying water quality monitoring equipment is deployed in Kingston Bay in South Duxbury, Massachusetts, as part of a larger water-quality monitoring project.
A buoy carrying water quality monitoring equipment is deployed in Kingston Bay in South Duxbury, Massachusetts, as part of a larger water-quality monitoring project.
A buoy carrying water quality monitoring equipment is deployed in Mount Hope Bay, Massachusetts, as part of a larger water-quality monitoring project.
A buoy carrying water quality monitoring equipment is deployed in Mount Hope Bay, Massachusetts, as part of a larger water-quality monitoring project.
USGS staff deploy a carbon dioxide sensor (pCO2) from the Beverly Pier into the Danvers River in Beverly, Massachusetts. This water quality sensor deployment is a part of a larger data collection effort in several Massachusetts rivers and embayments.
USGS staff deploy a carbon dioxide sensor (pCO2) from the Beverly Pier into the Danvers River in Beverly, Massachusetts. This water quality sensor deployment is a part of a larger data collection effort in several Massachusetts rivers and embayments.
New England WSC scientist calibrating a continuous water quality monitor at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.
New England WSC scientist calibrating a continuous water quality monitor at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.
Hydrologic technician preparing to complete discharge measurement at the USGS sample location 0119665996 (Denison Brook at Beach Pond Road near Voluntown, Connecticut).
Hydrologic technician preparing to complete discharge measurement at the USGS sample location 0119665996 (Denison Brook at Beach Pond Road near Voluntown, Connecticut).
Hydrologic technician collecting a discharge measurement in conjunction with a water quality sample at USGS site 01195149, Huzzle Guzzle Brook near Madison, Connecticut.
Hydrologic technician collecting a discharge measurement in conjunction with a water quality sample at USGS site 01195149, Huzzle Guzzle Brook near Madison, Connecticut.
USGS sample location at 01201995, West Branch Shepaug River at Cornwall Bridge Connecticut.
USGS sample location at 01201995, West Branch Shepaug River at Cornwall Bridge Connecticut.
A new USGS sample location at 01126908, Mount Misery Brook above Lowden Brook near Voluntown, Connecticut.
A new USGS sample location at 01126908, Mount Misery Brook above Lowden Brook near Voluntown, Connecticut.
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut. Pictured are hydrologists reconning the site for viability.
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut. Pictured are hydrologists reconning the site for viability.
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut. Pictured are scientists reconning the site for viability.
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut. Pictured are scientists reconning the site for viability.
USGS sample location at 01208948, Sasco Brook at Southport, Connecticut on Ingleside Road above Banks Pond.
USGS sample location at 01208948, Sasco Brook at Southport, Connecticut on Ingleside Road above Banks Pond.
A new USGS sample location at 01126908, Mount Misery Brook above Lowden Brook near Voluntown, Connecticut.
A new USGS sample location at 01126908, Mount Misery Brook above Lowden Brook near Voluntown, Connecticut.
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor at Mystic River US Route I-95 Bridge near Old Mystic, Connecticut, (USGS site ID 412240071574700)
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor at Mystic River US Route I-95 Bridge near Old Mystic, Connecticut, (USGS site ID 412240071574700)
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor at Mystic Harbor at Safe Harbor Marina near Mystic, Connecticut (USGS site ID 412240071580800)
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor at Mystic Harbor at Safe Harbor Marina near Mystic, Connecticut (USGS site ID 412240071580800)
Hydrologic technicians collecting a water-quality sample from a boat at USGS site 011006988, Merrimack River at Bates Bridge, Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Hydrologic technicians collecting a water-quality sample from a boat at USGS site 011006988, Merrimack River at Bates Bridge, Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Hydrologic technician conducting a discharge measurement at USGS site 011006988, Merrimack River at Bates Bridge, Haverhill Massachusetts.
Hydrologic technician conducting a discharge measurement at USGS site 011006988, Merrimack River at Bates Bridge, Haverhill Massachusetts.
A bridge board sampler used for collecting water-quality samples set up at USGS site 01100000, Merrimack River, Lowell, Massachusetts.
A bridge board sampler used for collecting water-quality samples set up at USGS site 01100000, Merrimack River, Lowell, Massachusetts.