http://gallery.usgs.gov/images/logos/usgs_only.jpg http://gallery.usgs.gov/ en-us OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) http://gallery.usgs.gov/images/USGS.gif http://gallery.usgs.gov/ http://gallery.usgs.gov/photos/01_03_2012_kof6IutHHC_01_03_2012_0 Dr. Frank P. Kelly has been selected to serve as the Center Director and USGS Space Policy Advisor for the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.

]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/photos/06_22_2011_mri7LXw33F_06_22_2011_0 Runoff due to recent wide-scale rainfall in South Dakota has led to very high streamflows for local Missouri River tributaries, according to several U.S. Geological Survey streamflow gages. In this photo of Pierre, S.D., the State Capitol can be seen in the background, a sign for "Capitol City" is in standing water on the far left, and the flagpole, which is near the VFW, is surrounded by temporary levees.

]]> http://gallery.usgs.gov/photos/03_25_2011_jNEq27Sgg0_03_25_2011_0 USGS hydrologic technicians Tyler Meyer and Jesse Rigge document the river stage and ensure that the streamgage on the James River at Huron, SD is working properly. A streamflow measurement of 17,500 cubic feet per second was made during the site visit.

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