Hydrologic technicians Adam and Vanessa make a flow measurement using an acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP). The ADCP is tethered to a rope and is pulled across the channel so it can collect channel depth and flow velocity measurements. The technicians did a great job getting a measurement close to the peak flow at this site on December 19, 2025.
Vanessa Rodgers
Vanessa Rodgers is a hydrologic technician at the USGS Oregon Water Science Center.
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Chicken Creek high-flow measurement
Hydrologic technicians Adam and Vanessa make a flow measurement using an acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP). The ADCP is tethered to a rope and is pulled across the channel so it can collect channel depth and flow velocity measurements. The technicians did a great job getting a measurement close to the peak flow at this site on December 19, 2025.
Bumble bee on a flower
While surveying high water marks in Oakridge, Oregon, bumble bees buzzed around the river banks. The bees often mistake our bright colored equipment and florescent safety gear for tasty yellow flowers.
While surveying high water marks in Oakridge, Oregon, bumble bees buzzed around the river banks. The bees often mistake our bright colored equipment and florescent safety gear for tasty yellow flowers.
Bumble bee on a flower
While surveying high water marks in Oakridge, Oregon, bumble bees buzzed around the river banks. The bees often mistake our bright colored equipment and florescent safety gear for tasty yellow flowers.
While surveying high water marks in Oakridge, Oregon, bumble bees buzzed around the river banks. The bees often mistake our bright colored equipment and florescent safety gear for tasty yellow flowers.
Science and Products
Chicken Creek high-flow measurement
Hydrologic technicians Adam and Vanessa make a flow measurement using an acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP). The ADCP is tethered to a rope and is pulled across the channel so it can collect channel depth and flow velocity measurements. The technicians did a great job getting a measurement close to the peak flow at this site on December 19, 2025.
Hydrologic technicians Adam and Vanessa make a flow measurement using an acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP). The ADCP is tethered to a rope and is pulled across the channel so it can collect channel depth and flow velocity measurements. The technicians did a great job getting a measurement close to the peak flow at this site on December 19, 2025.
Bumble bee on a flower
While surveying high water marks in Oakridge, Oregon, bumble bees buzzed around the river banks. The bees often mistake our bright colored equipment and florescent safety gear for tasty yellow flowers.
While surveying high water marks in Oakridge, Oregon, bumble bees buzzed around the river banks. The bees often mistake our bright colored equipment and florescent safety gear for tasty yellow flowers.
Bumble bee on a flower
While surveying high water marks in Oakridge, Oregon, bumble bees buzzed around the river banks. The bees often mistake our bright colored equipment and florescent safety gear for tasty yellow flowers.
While surveying high water marks in Oakridge, Oregon, bumble bees buzzed around the river banks. The bees often mistake our bright colored equipment and florescent safety gear for tasty yellow flowers.