USGS scientists collect sediment cores to examine the amount and distribution of metals within Lake Powell.
Scott A. Hynek
Scott is a valuable member of the Utah Water Science Center.
Science and Products
Lake Powell Coring
In response to the August 5, 2015, Gold King Mine Spill from the Bonita Peak Mining District that resulted in the release of three-million gallons of mine-impacted waters, the Utah Water Science Center, in partnership with the Utah Division of Water Quality, National Park Service, and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, cored the San Juan and Colorado River deltas in multiple locations in Lake Powell...
USGS scientists collect sediment cores from Lake Powell
USGS scientists collect sediment cores to examine the amount and distribution of metals within Lake Powell.
Drill rig to collect sediment samples on Lake Powell.
Drill rig to collect sediment samples on Lake Powell.
Drill rig to collect sediment samples on Lake Powell.
USGS scientists collect sediment cores on Lake Powell
USGS scientists work with heavy machinery to collect sediment through the full thickness of the San Juan and Colorado River deltas.
USGS scientists work with heavy machinery to collect sediment through the full thickness of the San Juan and Colorado River deltas.
USGS scientists process sediment cores on Lake Powell
Core processing hut provides a sheltered environment for scientists to process the cores for shipment to the National Lacustrine Core Facility
Core processing hut provides a sheltered environment for scientists to process the cores for shipment to the National Lacustrine Core Facility
USGS scientists collect sediment cores on Lake Powell
USGS scientists collect sediment cores to examine the amount and distribution of metals within Lake Powell.
USGS scientists collect sediment cores to examine the amount and distribution of metals within Lake Powell.
Science and Products
Lake Powell Coring
In response to the August 5, 2015, Gold King Mine Spill from the Bonita Peak Mining District that resulted in the release of three-million gallons of mine-impacted waters, the Utah Water Science Center, in partnership with the Utah Division of Water Quality, National Park Service, and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, cored the San Juan and Colorado River deltas in multiple locations in Lake Powell...
USGS scientists collect sediment cores from Lake Powell
USGS scientists collect sediment cores to examine the amount and distribution of metals within Lake Powell.
USGS scientists collect sediment cores to examine the amount and distribution of metals within Lake Powell.
Drill rig to collect sediment samples on Lake Powell.
Drill rig to collect sediment samples on Lake Powell.
Drill rig to collect sediment samples on Lake Powell.
USGS scientists collect sediment cores on Lake Powell
USGS scientists work with heavy machinery to collect sediment through the full thickness of the San Juan and Colorado River deltas.
USGS scientists work with heavy machinery to collect sediment through the full thickness of the San Juan and Colorado River deltas.
USGS scientists process sediment cores on Lake Powell
Core processing hut provides a sheltered environment for scientists to process the cores for shipment to the National Lacustrine Core Facility
Core processing hut provides a sheltered environment for scientists to process the cores for shipment to the National Lacustrine Core Facility
USGS scientists collect sediment cores on Lake Powell
USGS scientists collect sediment cores to examine the amount and distribution of metals within Lake Powell.
USGS scientists collect sediment cores to examine the amount and distribution of metals within Lake Powell.