USGS Multimedia Gallery for Video Tag: water

Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge Acting Manager Dennis Pritchard talks about the Recovery Act projects at the refuge located in New Mexico.

Streamgages: The Silent Superhero

becker - at - usgs.gov (Don Becker) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Whether you drink water from your tap, use electricity or canoe down your local river, chances are you benefit from USGS streamgage information. So what is a streamgage and what does it do for you? This CoreCast episode gives you the inside scoop on your silent superhero.

Transcript and captions available soon.

Dover Sinkhole Captures River Flow from the Upper Peace River

Bill Lewelling — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

Video related to the Dover sinkhold from the Upper Peace River.

U.S. FWS Region 2: Carlos Herrera

Clay Harris — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

Video interview on 7-30-09 in LAs Vegas, NM with Las Vegas NWR Bio Technician Carlos Herrera who was hired as a summer worker using ARRA Funds to test water quality, map invasive species and carry out herpetological studies on the refuge.

U.S. FWS Region 2: Jerome Romero

Clay Harris — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

Video interview on 7-30-09 in LAs Vegas, NM with Las Vegas NWR Bio Technician Jerome Romero who was hired as a summer worker using ARRA Funds to test water quality, map invasive species and carry out herpetological studies on the refuge.

U.S. FWS Region 2: Rob Larranaga

Clay Harris — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

Video interview on 7-30-09 in Las vegas, NM with Las Vegas NWR Manager Rob Larranaga about how ARRA has affected his refuge.

Scanning Earth's Subsurface for Groundwater

rmcleod - at - usgs.gov (Rachael McLeod) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

USGS scientists use heliborne electromagnetic (HEM) survey to scan the Earth's subsurface in search of groundwater.

Transcript available soon.

New Monitoring Wells Along the San Joaquin River

jnickles - at - usgs.gov (Jim Nickles) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

The US Geological Survey has begun drilling monitoring wells as part of the San Joaquin River Restoration Program, in California's Central Valley. This video documents how USGS research drillers are installing wells to monitor groundwater at several river locations.

These wells will help USGS and other agencies track groundwater conditions near the river as additional water is released from Friant Dam as part of the restoration effort.

The San Joaquin River Restoration Program (SJRRP) is a comprehensive long-term effort to restore flows to the San Joaquin River from Friant Dam to the confluence of the Merced River and restore a self-sustaining Chinook salmon fishery in the river while reducing or avoiding adverse water supply impacts from restoration flows.

The Role of Hydrography in The National Map

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

Water is vital to our Nation and the U.S. Geological Survey plays an important role in the tracking and mapping our water resources. The National Hydrography Dataset component of The National Map supports this mission and is widely used in the study of hydrology, natural resources, and pollution control. Users of USGS geospatial data discuss the role of the National Hydrography Dataset in water rights management in California, fisheries management in Michigan, and drinking water threat analysis nationwide.

Model of Floodplain Inundation (1998)

llwehmey - at - usgs.gov (Loren Wehmeyer) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

1-D model simulation showing floodplain inundation in the lower Roanoke Rive, from Roanoke Rapids to Jamesville, 1998.

USGS Congressional Briefing—Beach Health: Safe to Swim? (presentation highlights)

dhebert - at - usgs.gov (David Hebert) — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

When a local beach closes for health reasons, people start wondering, "Is it safe to swim?" USGS science can help local beach managers understand the sources of contamination and the kinds of contaminants that may affect human life.

Watch a highlights slideshow of a June 19, 2009, briefing before Congressional staff members, news media, and other interested parties in which the USGS and partners from Michigan and Maryland discuss how they are working to provide the science needed to ensure that our beaches are healthy places for people to enjoy.

Captions will be available soon.

USGS Public Lecture Series: A Field Trip to the Congo--Hydroacoustic measurements in "the river that swallows all rivers."

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Imagine yourself in central Africa, in a dugout canoe crossing the lower Congo Rive''s rapids and whirlpools. USGS scientist John Shelton found himself there this past summer, measuring places where the waters reached a depth of over 700 feet. His measurements indicate that the Congo River is perhaps the deepest river in the world! This discovery was made during data collection to describe the River's conditions and understand its extraordinarily diverse richness of fish species. In this effort, Shelton worked with a team of scientists from the American Museum of Natural History.

Transcript will be available soon

DOI Recovery: Bureau of Reclamation - Investing in America's Water Infrastructure

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Secretary Salazar, Department of the Interior, speaks to Californians about the DOI Recovery efforts and investements in America's water infrastructure under President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

USGS Public Lecture Series: Science Through Imagery

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Knee-high to Bird's Eye: Multi-scale Remote Sensing of Vegetation Dynamics. Dr. John Jones, an expert in remote sensing, discusses several projects in the Shenandoah National Park and the Everglades. Learn how science from satellites can help decision-makers address issues related to climate change, water resources, and habitat conditions.

Transcript in text-only format below

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

jlavista - at - usgs.gov (Jennifer LaVista) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

USGS scientists continue to monitor streamflow during the historic flooding taking place in Fargo, ND. This information provides critical information used to estimate flood dangers and helps protect lives and property.

Interview: 2009 Fargo, ND Flooding

jlavista - at - usgs.gov (Jennifer LaVista) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Interview with USGS crews regarding the 2009 flooding events in Fargo, ND.

B-Roll: USGS Crews Measure Severe Flooding in Fargo, ND (2009)

jlavista - at - usgs.gov (Jennifer LaVista) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

B-roll footage taken of USGS crews measuring severe flooding during the March 2009 flooding events in Fargo, ND.

Interview: 2009 Fargo, ND Flooding

jlavista - at - usgs.gov (Jennifer LaVista) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Interview with USGS crews regarding the 2009 flooding events in Fargo, ND.

B-Roll: USGS Crews Measure Severe Flooding in Fargo, ND (2009)

jlavista - at - usgs.gov (Jennifer LaVista) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

B-roll footage taken of USGS crews measuring severe flooding during the March 2009 flooding events in Fargo, ND.

The Mississippi embayment — Where Does the Water Come From?

brclark - at - usgs.gov (Brian Clark) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

As the animation begins, the land surface of the Mississippi embayment fades away to reveal underground geologic formations (shown as shades of blue, brown, and gray surfaces). A slice deep into the earth cuts off the eastern half of the embayment so we can peer into the formations (aquifers) beneath the surface. The lower portion of different colored water wells (orange, light blue, and dark blue lines) come into view as the formations rotate. Each color of the wells represents a different layer of sand (aquifer) from which water is pumped. The wells are drilled from tens of feet deep to over 1,000 feet below land surface. There are thousands of wells represented here, but there are many thousands more that are not shown. All together, these wells pump, on average, enough water out of the ground to cover an average size county in about six inches of water -- everyday. This animation is another piece of the 3D computer model puzzle used to help manage the valuable water resource.

Tribal Canoe Journey for Troubled Sea: San Juan Islands

jlavista - at - usgs.gov (Don Becker) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Short video clips and commentary as the Coast Salish Tribal Nation paddle through the San Juan Islands.

Tribal Canoe Journey for Troubled Sea: British Columbia

jlavista - at - usgs.gov (Don Becker) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Short video clips and commentary as the Coast Salish Tribal Nation paddle through British Columbia.

The Mississippi embayment — a look underground

brclark - at - usgs.gov (Brian Clark) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Water, oil, and gas wells (shown as green lines) are drilled to hundreds or thousands of feet below land surface in an area known as the Mississippi embayment. Information gathered from these wells was used to create a 3D computer model of underground formations. Many of these formations (shown as shades of grey, blue, brown, or tan surfaces) consist of layers of sand and clay. These formations are important because they contain ground water that can be pumped out of the ground and used for anything from drinking water for public supplies to irrigation water for crops to washing, cooling, or transporting products in industrial settings. With the ever increasing demand for water and concerns about availability and sustainability, visual tools such as this are important and helpful.

San Andreas: Lost Lake

becker - at - usgs.gov (Don Becker) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

B-roll of Lost Lake directly over the San Andreas Fault at Cajon Pass.

Sea Otter B-roll

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Various video footage of sea otter researchers, sea otters in their habitat, and scenery.

Tribal Canoe Journey for Troubled Sea: Part 2

jlavista - at - usgs.gov (Don Becker) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

The USGS and the Coast Salish Tribal Nation have partnered during the annual Tribal Canoe Journey to study and help improve resources of the Salish Sea.

This final episode in the Corecast Tribal Journey gives an overview of the journey, including a look at preliminary results.

Tribal Canoe Journey for Troubled Sea: Part I

jlavista - at - usgs.gov (Don Becker) — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

The USGS and the Coast Salish Tribal Nation have partnered during the annual Tribal.Canoe Journey to study and help improve resources of the Salish Sea.

This first episode in the Corecast Tribal Journey series examines the new partnership between the USGS and Coast Salish people.

USGS Employees Building a Temporary Gage

becker - at - usgs.gov (Don Becker) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

USGS Employees Building a Temporary Gage

Measuring Streamflow with Wading Rod Near Finchford

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

USGS employees using a wading rod to measure the streamflow over a road near Finchford, IA on 6/10/2008.

Glen Canyon Time-Lapse (River Mile 3)

dbecker - at - usgs.gov (Don Becker) — Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Image animations surrounding the high-flow experiment on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.

Glen Canyon Time-Lapse (River Mile 45)

dbecker - at - usgs.gov (Don Becker) — Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Image animations surrounding the high-flow experiment on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.

Opening a Dam to Study and Improve Resources in the Grand Canyon

dbecker - at - usgs.gov (Don Becker) — Wed, 5 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Dams don't help just by holding water back. By opening Glen Canyon Dam's jet tubes for a high flow experiment—scheduled to take place on March 5—scientists can study and improve resources in Grand Canyon National Park. Learn more by listening to our interview with John Hamill, USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Program Chief.