Images

Hydrologic technician measuring discharge for nutrient load calculations at Wilbur Hollow Brook near Clayville, RI.

An interpretive sign put together by USGS about research on nutrient pollution entering into Academy Cove in North Kingston, Rhode Island, and affecting coastal waters.

An interpretive sign put together by USGS about research on nutrient pollution entering into the coastal waters near Wickford, Rhode Island. 

USGS Hydrologist Paul Barlow, who served as the Chief of the Hydrologic Interpretive Branch of the New England Water Science Center, retired at the end of May 2024. Director John Bumgarner presented Paul with a plaque at his retirement gathering at the center.

Physical Scientist Shannon Fisher taking a water level measurement with a calibrated electric tape at the monthly discrete groundwater observation well located in Foster, Rhode Island. (Station ID#: 414420071422301 RI-FOW 40)

Winter 2024 Photo Contest: Sam Banas, Honorable Mention category

Electa Hare-RedCorn is a member of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and a descendant of the Ihanktonwan Dakota tribal communities. She was participant in the Native American Research Assistantship program in 2023 with mentors from the New York Water Science Center and New England Water Science Center.

The USGS is conducting a study to characterize groundwater and surface-water quality to better understand nutrient inputs to the coast. The initial focus of the study is on local-scale hydrologic monitoring adjacent to Academy Cove.

Map showing principal aquifers (PAs) and wells that were sampled as part of a Nationwide assessment of the quality of groundwater used for public supply.  

A tide gage that measures water levels at 5-minute intervals installed in Academy Cove in 2021. Wickford, Rhode Island.

Scituate Reservoir on Plainfield Pike, Scituate, RI.

Photo taken on the eastern side of the reservoir, facing northwest. 

Photograph of U.S. Geological Survey technician measuring water quality properties at USGS streamgage 01115265, Hemlock Brook at King Road near Foster, Rhode Island.

(A) Examples of the multi-parameter water-quality probes used for continuous fixed-station monitoring, moving boat surveys, and vertical water-quality profiles. (B) Example of smaller temperature and dissolved oxygen sensors with and without a wiper unit.

Examples of monitoring buoys deployed in (A) 2018 and (B) 2019 and (C) example of a bottom cage containing a sensor.

The north side of the Gainer Memorial Dam, Scituate Reservoir, Rhode Island. 

The south side of the Gainer Memorial Dam, Scituate Reservoir, Rhode Island. The reservoir began storing water on November 10, 1925.

Block Island Sound view from shore of Block Island, Rhode Island. Tall grass on the beach and a cargo ship in the background.

Block Island Sound from shore of Block Island, Rhode Island. A ferry making its way to a shore in the background.

Photograph of U.S. Geological Survey technician collecting an isokinetic equal-width increment water sample at USGS streamgage 01115265, Hemlock Brook at King Road near Foster, Rhode Island.

The USGS is conducting a study to characterize groundwater and surface water-quality to address the need for a better understanding of nutrient inputs to the coastal waters. The initial focus of the study is on local-scale hydrologic monitoring adjacent to Academy Cove.

Groundwater sampling along the shoreline of Academy Cove, Wickford, Rhode Island, February 9, 2021

A USGS groundwater well in front of an large maple tree. The station ID is: 415710071402201​ RI-BUW 187 located in Burrillville​, Rhode Island.