Twenty-four teachers from throughout Northern California spent a "day in the Delta" with USGS scientists. The teachers heard about issues in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and about how USGS science is addressing those issues. They also learned new ways to bring science to their classrooms. The teach-in was a presentation of Project Wet, part of the Water Education Foundation.
Photo tour of Twitchell Island, site of pilot "carbon-capture" wetlands
2003 debris flow in Devore, CA
Rare footage of debris flow was captured by resident Howard Davis as mud and boulders rolled down the street in front of his house in Devore, CA, on Christmas Day 2003. Video courtesy of Mr. Davis
USGS Webcam captures images of flash flood
Sudden and torrential rainfall on hillsides left bare by last fall's wildfires caused dangerous flash flooding in several Orange County canyons on Thursday, May 22. A USGS Webcam, installed in December, captured the rush of water and debris in Modjeska Canyon starting shortly after noon. The video shows photos taken every 30 seconds from noon to 1 p.m. To view the Webcam.
USGS and Sacramento State celebrate 10-year partnership on campus
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