Kennebec River in downtown Augusta, Maine during flooding and normal flow. The left photo was taken on December 19, 2023 after a heavy rainstorm. The right photo was taken in September 2024.
Nicholas Stasulis
Nicholas Stasulis is a Supervisory Physical Scientist in the New England Water Science Center.
Nick is experienced in collection and publication of hydrologic data; the use of acoustics for measurement of streamflow in open-water and ice conditions; collaborating with partners and cooperators to develop proposals to meet their science needs; and training staff on USGS policies/methodologies for collection of hydrologic data.
Nick began his USGS career as a student with the Maine Water Science Center while attending the University of Maine. After graduation, Nick worked in the Maine Data Program, building an expertise in the collection and publication of streamflow and groundwater data. In addition, Nick took a particular interest in the use of hydroacoustics for measurement of velocity and streamflow. This interest led to opportunities to test new acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs) for the USGS, teach national training courses on the subject, and serve as a member of the USGS Hydroacoustics Work Group (HaWG). Starting in 2016, Nick supervised staff in the Maine Office of the New England Water Science Center, with a focus on streamflow and groundwater monitoring. Beginning in 2024, Nick oversees the Monitoring Operations Section for the New England Water Science Center. Nick also serves on the IJC International St. Croix River Watershed Board, and as co-chair of Maine's Drought Task Force and River Flow Advisory Commission.
Science and Products
Water Resources Inventory and Assessment at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) New England Water Science Center, in cooperation with the National Park Service, is compiling and evaluating all known water resources, and documented infrastructure associated with these resources, within the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and contributing associated watersheds.
Remembering Tropical Storm Irene in New England
On August 28, 2011 Tropical Storm Irene made landfall in New England, leading to coastal storm surge, significant riverine flooding, sediment transport to Long Island Sound, and major infrastructure damage and destruction. Ten years later, the USGS New England Water Science Center looks back at Irene, the data collected by our Center during the event, the response by our employees before, during...
New England Flood Information
The USGS delivers continuous streamflow, stage (water-level), and tide data to help emergency managers and other decision makers protect life and property caused by floods and other water-related hazards.
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Kennebec River in downtown Augusta, Maine during flooding and normal flow
Kennebec River in downtown Augusta, Maine during flooding and normal flow. The left photo was taken on December 19, 2023 after a heavy rainstorm. The right photo was taken in September 2024.
An upstream view of East Branch Penobscot River in Patten, Maine
An upstream view of the East Branch Penobscot River near the streamgage below Grand Lake Matagamon.
An upstream view of the East Branch Penobscot River near the streamgage below Grand Lake Matagamon.
East Branch Penobscot River Streamgage in Maine
The streamgage at East Branch Penobscot River below Grand Lake Matagamon in Patton, Maine, is operated in cooperation with the Penobscot Nation. This river is part of the eastern border for the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
The streamgage at East Branch Penobscot River below Grand Lake Matagamon in Patton, Maine, is operated in cooperation with the Penobscot Nation. This river is part of the eastern border for the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
Flooding in Downtown Augusta, Maine
The Kennebec River flooded in downtown Augusta, Maine, after a heavy rainstorm. USGS streamgage 01049320 monitors the streamflow of this area
The Kennebec River flooded in downtown Augusta, Maine, after a heavy rainstorm. USGS streamgage 01049320 monitors the streamflow of this area
Flood Waters Surround a Maine Streamgage
Flooding surrounds USGS streamgage 01029500 on the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Grindstone, Maine.
Flooding surrounds USGS streamgage 01029500 on the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Grindstone, Maine.
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood following a powerful rainstorm. Vicinity of the USGS streamgage 01031500, Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on December 19, 2023.
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood following a powerful rainstorm. Vicinity of the USGS streamgage 01031500, Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on December 19, 2023.
Aunt Betty Pond Inlet, Acadia National Park
Aunt Betty Pond Inlet, Acadia National Park, Maine. Photo taken in the mid of summer.
Aunt Betty Pond Inlet, Acadia National Park, Maine. Photo taken in the mid of summer.
Waterfall in Acadia National Park, Maine
Hadlock Brook waterfall in Acadia National Park, Maine as seen from a stone bridge.
Hadlock Brook waterfall in Acadia National Park, Maine as seen from a stone bridge.
Taking streamflow measurements in Acadia National Park
Hydrologic technician is taking streamflow measurements in Acadia National Park. A small creek is surrounded by grass and green foliage.
Hydrologic technician is taking streamflow measurements in Acadia National Park. A small creek is surrounded by grass and green foliage.
Hydrologic Technician stands in Kebo Brook in Acadia National Park
Hydrologic Technician Sean Thiboldeaux stands in Kebo Brook after making a streamflow measurement and conducting training with staff from Acadia National Park.
Summer 2022 Photo Contest Winner: Nicholas Stasulis, People category
Hydrologic Technician Sean Thiboldeaux stands in Kebo Brook after making a streamflow measurement and conducting training with staff from Acadia National Park.
Summer 2022 Photo Contest Winner: Nicholas Stasulis, People category
Water Quality sampling
USGS Hydrologist sampling in Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used for water quality and quantity sampling.
USGS Hydrologist sampling in Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used for water quality and quantity sampling.
Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park
Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used by the Park for water quality and quantity sampling. This project involves an assessment of the water quantity data collected at this site (and others).
Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used by the Park for water quality and quantity sampling. This project involves an assessment of the water quantity data collected at this site (and others).
Kenduskeag Stream Gaging Station
USGS gaging station on the Kenduskeag Stream near Bangor, Maine, station 01037000. This station is downstream of Six Mile Falls, a popular spot during the Kenduskeag Canoe Race.
USGS gaging station on the Kenduskeag Stream near Bangor, Maine, station 01037000. This station is downstream of Six Mile Falls, a popular spot during the Kenduskeag Canoe Race.
Kennebec River at The Forks
The view from the river of the USGS gaging station on the Kennebec River at The Forks, station 01042500 during summer.
The view from the river of the USGS gaging station on the Kennebec River at The Forks, station 01042500 during summer.
Mousam River at West Kennebunk, Maine
Hydrologic Technician Andy Cloutier visited USGS gaging station 01069500 on the Mousam River at West Kennebunk, Maine in mid-April of 2021.
Hydrologic Technician Andy Cloutier visited USGS gaging station 01069500 on the Mousam River at West Kennebunk, Maine in mid-April of 2021.
Sandy River Gaging Station
USGS gaging station on the Sandy River near Mercer, Maine, station 01048000 during winter.
USGS gaging station on the Sandy River near Mercer, Maine, station 01048000 during winter.
"Miss Q" Ready to Go
The Maine Office boat, "Miss Q", is parked next to the boat launch on Verona Island, ready to begin data collection on the Penobscot River. The crew was preparing to collect ADCP data (depth and velocity) as well as conductivity, temperature and depth profiles at various locations. In the background is the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Fort Knox.
The Maine Office boat, "Miss Q", is parked next to the boat launch on Verona Island, ready to begin data collection on the Penobscot River. The crew was preparing to collect ADCP data (depth and velocity) as well as conductivity, temperature and depth profiles at various locations. In the background is the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Fort Knox.
Flooded Road near USGS gaging station 01055500 in Turner, Maine
Stop sign at the end of School House Hill Rd in Turner, Maine near USGS gaging station 01055500 on the Nezinscot River.
Stop sign at the end of School House Hill Rd in Turner, Maine near USGS gaging station 01055500 on the Nezinscot River.
Double Coverage
Hydrologist Charlie Culbertson holds an acoustic velocity meter under the ice covered river while standing under the covered bridge over the Ellis River at South Andover, Maine. This meter is used to collect streamflow information through the ice during the winter period.
Hydrologist Charlie Culbertson holds an acoustic velocity meter under the ice covered river while standing under the covered bridge over the Ellis River at South Andover, Maine. This meter is used to collect streamflow information through the ice during the winter period.
Science and Products
Water Resources Inventory and Assessment at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) New England Water Science Center, in cooperation with the National Park Service, is compiling and evaluating all known water resources, and documented infrastructure associated with these resources, within the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and contributing associated watersheds.
Remembering Tropical Storm Irene in New England
On August 28, 2011 Tropical Storm Irene made landfall in New England, leading to coastal storm surge, significant riverine flooding, sediment transport to Long Island Sound, and major infrastructure damage and destruction. Ten years later, the USGS New England Water Science Center looks back at Irene, the data collected by our Center during the event, the response by our employees before, during...
New England Flood Information
The USGS delivers continuous streamflow, stage (water-level), and tide data to help emergency managers and other decision makers protect life and property caused by floods and other water-related hazards.
Filter Total Items: 46
Kennebec River in downtown Augusta, Maine during flooding and normal flow
Kennebec River in downtown Augusta, Maine during flooding and normal flow. The left photo was taken on December 19, 2023 after a heavy rainstorm. The right photo was taken in September 2024.
Kennebec River in downtown Augusta, Maine during flooding and normal flow. The left photo was taken on December 19, 2023 after a heavy rainstorm. The right photo was taken in September 2024.
An upstream view of East Branch Penobscot River in Patten, Maine
An upstream view of the East Branch Penobscot River near the streamgage below Grand Lake Matagamon.
An upstream view of the East Branch Penobscot River near the streamgage below Grand Lake Matagamon.
East Branch Penobscot River Streamgage in Maine
The streamgage at East Branch Penobscot River below Grand Lake Matagamon in Patton, Maine, is operated in cooperation with the Penobscot Nation. This river is part of the eastern border for the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
The streamgage at East Branch Penobscot River below Grand Lake Matagamon in Patton, Maine, is operated in cooperation with the Penobscot Nation. This river is part of the eastern border for the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
Flooding in Downtown Augusta, Maine
The Kennebec River flooded in downtown Augusta, Maine, after a heavy rainstorm. USGS streamgage 01049320 monitors the streamflow of this area
The Kennebec River flooded in downtown Augusta, Maine, after a heavy rainstorm. USGS streamgage 01049320 monitors the streamflow of this area
Flood Waters Surround a Maine Streamgage
Flooding surrounds USGS streamgage 01029500 on the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Grindstone, Maine.
Flooding surrounds USGS streamgage 01029500 on the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Grindstone, Maine.
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood following a powerful rainstorm. Vicinity of the USGS streamgage 01031500, Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on December 19, 2023.
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood following a powerful rainstorm. Vicinity of the USGS streamgage 01031500, Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on December 19, 2023.
Aunt Betty Pond Inlet, Acadia National Park
Aunt Betty Pond Inlet, Acadia National Park, Maine. Photo taken in the mid of summer.
Aunt Betty Pond Inlet, Acadia National Park, Maine. Photo taken in the mid of summer.
Waterfall in Acadia National Park, Maine
Hadlock Brook waterfall in Acadia National Park, Maine as seen from a stone bridge.
Hadlock Brook waterfall in Acadia National Park, Maine as seen from a stone bridge.
Taking streamflow measurements in Acadia National Park
Hydrologic technician is taking streamflow measurements in Acadia National Park. A small creek is surrounded by grass and green foliage.
Hydrologic technician is taking streamflow measurements in Acadia National Park. A small creek is surrounded by grass and green foliage.
Hydrologic Technician stands in Kebo Brook in Acadia National Park
Hydrologic Technician Sean Thiboldeaux stands in Kebo Brook after making a streamflow measurement and conducting training with staff from Acadia National Park.
Summer 2022 Photo Contest Winner: Nicholas Stasulis, People category
Hydrologic Technician Sean Thiboldeaux stands in Kebo Brook after making a streamflow measurement and conducting training with staff from Acadia National Park.
Summer 2022 Photo Contest Winner: Nicholas Stasulis, People category
Water Quality sampling
USGS Hydrologist sampling in Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used for water quality and quantity sampling.
USGS Hydrologist sampling in Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used for water quality and quantity sampling.
Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park
Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used by the Park for water quality and quantity sampling. This project involves an assessment of the water quantity data collected at this site (and others).
Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used by the Park for water quality and quantity sampling. This project involves an assessment of the water quantity data collected at this site (and others).
Kenduskeag Stream Gaging Station
USGS gaging station on the Kenduskeag Stream near Bangor, Maine, station 01037000. This station is downstream of Six Mile Falls, a popular spot during the Kenduskeag Canoe Race.
USGS gaging station on the Kenduskeag Stream near Bangor, Maine, station 01037000. This station is downstream of Six Mile Falls, a popular spot during the Kenduskeag Canoe Race.
Kennebec River at The Forks
The view from the river of the USGS gaging station on the Kennebec River at The Forks, station 01042500 during summer.
The view from the river of the USGS gaging station on the Kennebec River at The Forks, station 01042500 during summer.
Mousam River at West Kennebunk, Maine
Hydrologic Technician Andy Cloutier visited USGS gaging station 01069500 on the Mousam River at West Kennebunk, Maine in mid-April of 2021.
Hydrologic Technician Andy Cloutier visited USGS gaging station 01069500 on the Mousam River at West Kennebunk, Maine in mid-April of 2021.
Sandy River Gaging Station
USGS gaging station on the Sandy River near Mercer, Maine, station 01048000 during winter.
USGS gaging station on the Sandy River near Mercer, Maine, station 01048000 during winter.
"Miss Q" Ready to Go
The Maine Office boat, "Miss Q", is parked next to the boat launch on Verona Island, ready to begin data collection on the Penobscot River. The crew was preparing to collect ADCP data (depth and velocity) as well as conductivity, temperature and depth profiles at various locations. In the background is the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Fort Knox.
The Maine Office boat, "Miss Q", is parked next to the boat launch on Verona Island, ready to begin data collection on the Penobscot River. The crew was preparing to collect ADCP data (depth and velocity) as well as conductivity, temperature and depth profiles at various locations. In the background is the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Fort Knox.
Flooded Road near USGS gaging station 01055500 in Turner, Maine
Stop sign at the end of School House Hill Rd in Turner, Maine near USGS gaging station 01055500 on the Nezinscot River.
Stop sign at the end of School House Hill Rd in Turner, Maine near USGS gaging station 01055500 on the Nezinscot River.
Double Coverage
Hydrologist Charlie Culbertson holds an acoustic velocity meter under the ice covered river while standing under the covered bridge over the Ellis River at South Andover, Maine. This meter is used to collect streamflow information through the ice during the winter period.
Hydrologist Charlie Culbertson holds an acoustic velocity meter under the ice covered river while standing under the covered bridge over the Ellis River at South Andover, Maine. This meter is used to collect streamflow information through the ice during the winter period.