Maine

USGS, Acadia National Park Partner on Water Science Projects

krossos@usgs.gov — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:47:35 EDT

The U.S. Geological Survey New England Water Science Center and Acadia National Park (ANP) have a longstanding partnership conducting monitoring and research to better understand the freshwater resources at ANP.

Record Low Water Levels Outlined in 2022 New England Drought Report

krossos@usgs.gov — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:06:58 EDT

During last summer’s drought, flows at up to 54 out of 78 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) streamgages and water levels at up to 95 out of 126 USGS groundwater monitoring wells were below normal throughout New England. Drought conditions were most severe in August, when 10 of these streamgages and 16 of these wells recorded 30- and 25- year lows, respectively.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds geologic mapping in Maine

apdemas@usgs.gov — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:44:22 EST

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Maine Geological survey are investing about $300,000 to conduct detailed 1:24,000-scale geologic mapping and geochemical, geochronological and paleontological characterization of sedimentary iron-manganese deposits and the surrounding rocks in Aroostook County to better understand the conditions of deposit formation.

Deicing New England’s Roads, Parking Areas, and Walkways is Changing the Region’s Water Quality

krossos@usgs.gov — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:06:03 EST

New England winters are synonymous with low temperatures, snowfall, and freezing rain. And, unless you plan on staying cozied up by the fire for the next few months, you’ll likely have to brave the weather and contend with slick, icy roads.

Scientists Discover Significant Critical Minerals Potential in Northern Maine

apdemas@usgs.gov — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:00:00 EST

RESTON, Va.— A team of state and federal scientists have discovered an area in northern Maine that is high in critical mineral resources, highlighting for the first time the importance of this region to the U.S. mineral resource economy.

Remembering Hurricane Sandy Ten Years Later

krossos@usgs.gov — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:21:35 EDT

USGS New England Water Science Center staff deployed storm-tide sensors and rapid deployment gauges ahead of Hurricane Sandy – and measured high water level marks and surveyed for elevation after the historic storm. These vital data are used to improve the accuracy of flood and coastal change models, which are critical to storm preparation and public safety.

New Map Identifies Optimal Stream Reaches for Endangered Atlantic Salmon

krossos@usgs.gov — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:52:02 EDT

The new web application uses certain environmental parameters to show which stream reaches in Maine may have deeper, colder waters that are ideal habitat for Atlantic salmon.

Provisional Data Detects Record-Low Streamflows from Drought

krossos@usgs.gov — Fri, 2 Sep 2022 09:28:00 EDT

Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts had the second, tenth, and 16th driest Julys, respectively, since 1895, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information.

Drought Conditions Continue in Parts of New England

krossos@usgs.gov — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:00:00 EDT

Portions of New England are dealing with the consequences of drought from a warm and dry spring, and the conditions are persisting or worsening as summer begins.

New England WSC Expands Research on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

krossos@usgs.gov — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:40:01 EDT

The New England Water Science Center (New England WSC) is conducting multiple research projects on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of more than 4,000 chemical compounds.

Recent Publications in Support of the Restoration of Water Resources Impaired by Wastewater Nitrogen

smieszek@usgs.gov — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 10:42:25 EST

Excess nitrogen from wastewater disposal has impaired groundwater quality and reduced the ecological health of rivers and coastal embayments across New England. The New England Water Science Center, in cooperation with multiple partners, collects data and conducts scientific assessments to support the management and restoration of groundwater and surface waters impaired by wastewater nitrogen.

Depth of Groundwater Used for Drinking-Water Supplies in the United States

smieszek@usgs.gov — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:17:58 EST

The USGS New England Water Science Center works with national programs and other partners on interpretive hydrologic science, such as estimating the depth of groundwater used for drinking-water supplies in the United States.

New England WSC Hydrologic Monitoring Program Fall 2021 Update

smieszek@usgs.gov — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 16:58:44 EST

Streamflow conditions in New England were generally in the normal to above normal range for much of the fall season, although much of northern Vermont and New Hampshire and northwestern Maine remained in below normal conditions because of continued lack of precipitation.

Products about January and March 2018 Nor’easters

smieszek@usgs.gov — Tue, 7 Dec 2021 10:37:14 EST

Products created to document ‘January and March 2018 Nor’easters’ in Coastal Massachusetts illustrate how historic flood events provide context that helps frame the data collection and documentation for future flood events.

Science in Support of Aquatic-Ecosystem Conservation and Restoration

smieszek@usgs.gov — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:15:00 EDT

Human land- and water-management practices have resulted in modifications to natural streamflow conditions and reduced the ecological health of aquatic communities. Working in collaboration with our many partners, the New England Water Science Center provides data and scientific analyses to inform and support aquatic-ecosystem conservation and restoration.

Streamflow Conditions in New England, Spring 2021

smieszek@usgs.gov — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:30:00 EDT

Streamflow conditions in New England were highly variable this spring.

Media Alert: Flights Above Northern Maine to Map Geology

hkoehler@usgs.gov — Wed, 12 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT

USGS Low-level Airplane Surveys Beginning Soon

Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance in informing the local communities is appreciated.

Maine Networks Section Spring Update

smieszek@usgs.gov — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:45:00 EDT

The Maine SW/GW (Surface-Water/Groundwater) Networks Section has been busy this spring- confirming our equipment is working properly after the winter, making high flow measurements to confirm our stage-discharge relationships and preparing for upcoming summer projects.

Potential drought conditions developing in New England

smieszek@usgs.gov — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 EDT

Recent surface-water, groundwater, and precipitation data indicate that drought conditions may presently be developing in parts of New England.

The New England WSC Hydrologic Monitoring Program - December 2020

smieszek@usgs.gov — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 08:15:00 EST

The Hydrologic Monitoring Program (HMP) conducts hydrologic surveillance and investigation in all six New England States.

Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in Maine

jkfitzpatrick@usgs.gov — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:00:00 EDT

A total of $118,479 will fund new research and preserve important data across the Pine Tree State

New England Water Use, 2015 Geonarrative

smieszek@usgs.gov — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:30:00 EDT

The New England Water Science Center has collected, reviewed, and aggregated water-withdrawal data in each of the six New England States every 5 years since 1950. A summary for year 2015 is presented in this geonarrative.

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

sdoering@usgs.gov — Wed, 9 Sep 2020 07:30:00 EDT

Summary statistics are now available for this challenge. Thanks again to everyone who contributed!

FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 3 Sep 2020 04:15:00 EDT

This challenge is complete! Thank you to everyone who contributed!

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in ME, NH, & VT

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:15:00 EDT

Summary statistics are now available for this challenge. Thanks again to everyone who contributed!

Mapping Challenge Update (08/27/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:45:00 EDT

This challenge is SO CLOSE to being finished! There's only a handfull of communities left that still need a point. See our spatial analysis for tips on which communities these might be.

Mapping Challenge Update (08/20/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 04:15:00 EDT

This challenge is getting closer and closer to being finished! See our spatial analyses for tips on remaining communities.

Mapping Challenge Update (08/12/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

sdoering@usgs.gov — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 04:15:00 EDT

Calling all editors! This challenge is close to being finished! However, there's still some city / town halls that have yet to be collected. See our spatial analyses for tips on which communities these might be.

FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in ME, NH, & VT

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 6 Aug 2020 04:45:00 EDT

This challenge is complete! Thank you to everyone who contributed!

Mapping Challenge Update (08/06/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 6 Aug 2020 03:45:00 EDT

This challenge is close to being finished! See our spatial analyses for tips on remaining communities.