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Charlotte Riggs, PhD

Charlotte Riggs is the Earth MRI Associate Science Coordinator for Mineral Resource Program within the Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area

Charlotte’s background is in natural resources research, management, and policy. She earned her doctoral degree in Ecosystems Ecology from the University of Minnesota. Since then, she has worked for the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the USGS Water Resources Mission Area, and the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area.

Education and Certifications

  • PhD, Ecosystems Ecology, University of Minnesota

  • BA, Biology, Wesleyan University

Science and Products

The water cycle The water cycle

An illustrated diagram of the water cycle. This is a modern, updated version of the widely used diagram featured on the USGS Water Science School. Notably, this new water cycle diagram depicts humans and major categories of human water use as key components of the water cycle, in addition to the key pools and fluxes of the hydrologic cycle. This product targets an 8th grade audience and...
Authors
Hayley R. Corson-Dosch, Cee S. Nell, Rachel E. Volentine, Althea A. Archer, Ellen Bechtel, Jennifer L. Bruce, Nicole Felts, Tara A. Gross, Dianne Lopez-Trujillo, Charlotte E. Riggs, Emily Read
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Water Resources Mission Area, Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center (CFWSC), Colorado Water Science Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center
Person works with fine tools in a sandy trench, with others working in the background and mountains in the distance

Research Enhancing Park Recreation and Tourism

Scientists from the USGS Ecosystems Land Change Science Program work hand-in-hand with park managers to support abundant and enduring outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities in the Nation’s national parks.
By
Ecosystems Land Change Science Program, Southwest Biological Science Center
Research Enhancing Park Recreation and Tourism

Research Enhancing Park Recreation and Tourism

Scientists from the USGS Ecosystems Land Change Science Program work hand-in-hand with park managers to support abundant and enduring outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities in the Nation’s national parks.
Learn More
Flames from a managed wildfire consume surface fuels, New Mexico

Reducing Wildfire Risks with Science

Hotter and drier conditions are making wildfires more intense and destructive across the United States. Science from the USGS Ecosystems Land Change Science Program informs local to national reduction of wildfire hazards, which saves money in avoided losses and fire suppression costs, as well as saves human lives.
By
Ecosystems Land Change Science Program, Wildland Fire Science
Reducing Wildfire Risks with Science

Reducing Wildfire Risks with Science

Hotter and drier conditions are making wildfires more intense and destructive across the United States. Science from the USGS Ecosystems Land Change Science Program informs local to national reduction of wildfire hazards, which saves money in avoided losses and fire suppression costs, as well as saves human lives.
Learn More
A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.
The Water Cycle (PNG)
The Water Cycle (PNG)
A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.

The Water Cycle (PNG)

The Water Cycle (PNG)

This diagram, released in 2022, depicts the global water cycle. It shows how human water use affects where water is stored, how it moves, and how clean it is. This diagram is available in English and Spanish.

A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.

The Water Cycle (PNG)

The Water Cycle (PNG)

This diagram, released in 2022, depicts the global water cycle. It shows how human water use affects where water is stored, how it moves, and how clean it is. This diagram is available in English and Spanish.

A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.
El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)
El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)
A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.

El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)

El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)

Este diagrama, publicado en 2022, representa el ciclo global del agua. Muestra cómo el uso humano del agua afecta dónde se almacena el agua, cómo se mueve y qué tan limpia es. Este diagrama está disponible en inglés y en español.

A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.

El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)

El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)

Este diagrama, publicado en 2022, representa el ciclo global del agua. Muestra cómo el uso humano del agua afecta dónde se almacena el agua, cómo se mueve y qué tan limpia es. Este diagrama está disponible en inglés y en español.

Science communication job opportunity

Science communication job opportunity

Do you have a passion for science communication and the environment? Bridge the gap between water scientists and the public as a science communicator...

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Science and Products

The water cycle The water cycle

An illustrated diagram of the water cycle. This is a modern, updated version of the widely used diagram featured on the USGS Water Science School. Notably, this new water cycle diagram depicts humans and major categories of human water use as key components of the water cycle, in addition to the key pools and fluxes of the hydrologic cycle. This product targets an 8th grade audience and...
Authors
Hayley R. Corson-Dosch, Cee S. Nell, Rachel E. Volentine, Althea A. Archer, Ellen Bechtel, Jennifer L. Bruce, Nicole Felts, Tara A. Gross, Dianne Lopez-Trujillo, Charlotte E. Riggs, Emily Read
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center (CFWSC), Colorado Water Science Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center
Person works with fine tools in a sandy trench, with others working in the background and mountains in the distance

Research Enhancing Park Recreation and Tourism

Scientists from the USGS Ecosystems Land Change Science Program work hand-in-hand with park managers to support abundant and enduring outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities in the Nation’s national parks.
By
Ecosystems Land Change Science Program, Southwest Biological Science Center
Research Enhancing Park Recreation and Tourism

Research Enhancing Park Recreation and Tourism

Scientists from the USGS Ecosystems Land Change Science Program work hand-in-hand with park managers to support abundant and enduring outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities in the Nation’s national parks.
Learn More
Flames from a managed wildfire consume surface fuels, New Mexico

Reducing Wildfire Risks with Science

Hotter and drier conditions are making wildfires more intense and destructive across the United States. Science from the USGS Ecosystems Land Change Science Program informs local to national reduction of wildfire hazards, which saves money in avoided losses and fire suppression costs, as well as saves human lives.
By
Ecosystems Land Change Science Program, Wildland Fire Science
Reducing Wildfire Risks with Science

Reducing Wildfire Risks with Science

Hotter and drier conditions are making wildfires more intense and destructive across the United States. Science from the USGS Ecosystems Land Change Science Program informs local to national reduction of wildfire hazards, which saves money in avoided losses and fire suppression costs, as well as saves human lives.
Learn More
A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.
The Water Cycle (PNG)
The Water Cycle (PNG)
A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.

The Water Cycle (PNG)

The Water Cycle (PNG)

This diagram, released in 2022, depicts the global water cycle. It shows how human water use affects where water is stored, how it moves, and how clean it is. This diagram is available in English and Spanish.

A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.

The Water Cycle (PNG)

The Water Cycle (PNG)

This diagram, released in 2022, depicts the global water cycle. It shows how human water use affects where water is stored, how it moves, and how clean it is. This diagram is available in English and Spanish.

A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.
El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)
El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)
A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.

El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)

El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)

Este diagrama, publicado en 2022, representa el ciclo global del agua. Muestra cómo el uso humano del agua afecta dónde se almacena el agua, cómo se mueve y qué tan limpia es. Este diagrama está disponible en inglés y en español.

A landscape depicting where water is (in bright blue) and how it moves (with arrows). Human activities are shown throughout.

El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)

El Ciclo del Agua - The Water Cycle, Spanish (PNG)

Este diagrama, publicado en 2022, representa el ciclo global del agua. Muestra cómo el uso humano del agua afecta dónde se almacena el agua, cómo se mueve y qué tan limpia es. Este diagrama está disponible en inglés y en español.

Science communication job opportunity

Science communication job opportunity

Do you have a passion for science communication and the environment? Bridge the gap between water scientists and the public as a science communicator...

Read Article
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