New England WSC scientist calibrating a continuous water quality monitor at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.
Kaitlin L Laabs
Kaitlin Laabs is a Supervisory Hydrologic Technician in the New England Water Science Center.
Kaitlin began her career at the USGS in 2014 as a Hydrologic Technician working primarily on the Connecticut water quality network. In her current position, Kaitlin's primary role involves both discrete water quality sampling as well as continuous monitor maintenance. Prior to working at the USGS, Kaitlin interned with Howard Laboratories testing homeowners well for drinking water quality.
Science and Products
Continuous Water Quality Monitoring in the Norwalk River Estuary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Long Island Sound Study (LISS), is investigating how excess nutrients and low dissolved oxygen affect the water-quality of the lower portion of the Norwalk River Harbor.
Base-Flow Water Quality Sampling in Small Basins Draining to Long Island Sound
During the past 20 years, nitrogen loads to Long Island Sound (LIS) have been substantially reduced in large watersheds affected by municipal wastewater loads.
Water Quality Monitoring of Merrimack River Watershed
The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), is currently conducting a 4-year water-quality investigation in the lower portion of the Merrimack River watershed, April 2020 – October 2024.
Water Quality Sampling and Monitoring of the Pawcatuck River Watershed
The Pawcatuck River and the Pawcatuck River Estuary and Little Narragansett Bay form part of the boundary between the States of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Both states have identified water quality impairments within these waters related to nutrients (insufficient oxygen) and bacteria. Studies of the eutrophication potential of Long Island Sound embayments have identified that the Pawcatuck...
Surface Water Quality Monitoring in Rhode Island
Since 1979, the USGS has monitored water quality in the major river basins of Rhode Island contributing to Narragansett Bay.
Calibrating a continuous water quality monitor
New England WSC scientist calibrating a continuous water quality monitor at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.
Completing a discharge measurement
Hydrologic technician preparing to complete discharge measurement at the USGS sample location 0119665996 (Denison Brook at Beach Pond Road near Voluntown, Connecticut).
Hydrologic technician preparing to complete discharge measurement at the USGS sample location 0119665996 (Denison Brook at Beach Pond Road near Voluntown, Connecticut).
Collecting a discharge measurement in conjunction with a water quality sample
Hydrologic technician collecting a discharge measurement in conjunction with a water quality sample at USGS site 01195149, Huzzle Guzzle Brook near Madison, Connecticut.
Hydrologic technician collecting a discharge measurement in conjunction with a water quality sample at USGS site 01195149, Huzzle Guzzle Brook near Madison, Connecticut.
USGS sample location at Southport, Connecticut
USGS sample location at 01208948, Sasco Brook at Southport, Connecticut on Ingleside Road above Banks Pond.
USGS sample location at 01208948, Sasco Brook at Southport, Connecticut on Ingleside Road above Banks Pond.
USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut. Pictured are scientists reconning the site for viability.
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut. Pictured are scientists reconning the site for viability.
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut. Pictured are hydrologists reconning the site for viability.
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut. Pictured are hydrologists reconning the site for viability.
USGS sample location at 01201995, West Branch Shepaug River at Cornwall Bridge Connecticut
USGS sample location at 01201995, West Branch Shepaug River at Cornwall Bridge Connecticut.
USGS sample location at 01201995, West Branch Shepaug River at Cornwall Bridge Connecticut.
Mount Misery Brook near Voluntown, Connecticut
A new USGS sample location at 01126908, Mount Misery Brook above Lowden Brook near Voluntown, Connecticut.
A new USGS sample location at 01126908, Mount Misery Brook above Lowden Brook near Voluntown, Connecticut.
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor at Mystic River US Route I-95 Bridge near Old Mystic, Connecticut, (USGS site ID 412240071574700)
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor at Mystic River US Route I-95 Bridge near Old Mystic, Connecticut, (USGS site ID 412240071574700)
Servicing continuous water quality monitor
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor at Mystic Harbor at Safe Harbor Marina near Mystic, Connecticut (USGS site ID 412240071580800)
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor at Mystic Harbor at Safe Harbor Marina near Mystic, Connecticut (USGS site ID 412240071580800)
Conducting a discharge measurement
Hydrologic technician conducting a discharge measurement at USGS site 011006988, Merrimack River at Bates Bridge, Haverhill Massachusetts.
Hydrologic technician conducting a discharge measurement at USGS site 011006988, Merrimack River at Bates Bridge, Haverhill Massachusetts.
Collecting a water-quality sample from a boat
Hydrologic technicians collecting a water-quality sample from a boat at USGS site 011006988, Merrimack River at Bates Bridge, Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Hydrologic technicians collecting a water-quality sample from a boat at USGS site 011006988, Merrimack River at Bates Bridge, Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Bridge board sampler for collecting water-quality samples
A bridge board sampler used for collecting water-quality samples set up at USGS site 01100000, Merrimack River, Lowell, Massachusetts.
A bridge board sampler used for collecting water-quality samples set up at USGS site 01100000, Merrimack River, Lowell, Massachusetts.
Science and Products
Continuous Water Quality Monitoring in the Norwalk River Estuary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Long Island Sound Study (LISS), is investigating how excess nutrients and low dissolved oxygen affect the water-quality of the lower portion of the Norwalk River Harbor.
Base-Flow Water Quality Sampling in Small Basins Draining to Long Island Sound
During the past 20 years, nitrogen loads to Long Island Sound (LIS) have been substantially reduced in large watersheds affected by municipal wastewater loads.
Water Quality Monitoring of Merrimack River Watershed
The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), is currently conducting a 4-year water-quality investigation in the lower portion of the Merrimack River watershed, April 2020 – October 2024.
Water Quality Sampling and Monitoring of the Pawcatuck River Watershed
The Pawcatuck River and the Pawcatuck River Estuary and Little Narragansett Bay form part of the boundary between the States of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Both states have identified water quality impairments within these waters related to nutrients (insufficient oxygen) and bacteria. Studies of the eutrophication potential of Long Island Sound embayments have identified that the Pawcatuck...
Surface Water Quality Monitoring in Rhode Island
Since 1979, the USGS has monitored water quality in the major river basins of Rhode Island contributing to Narragansett Bay.
Calibrating a continuous water quality monitor
New England WSC scientist calibrating a continuous water quality monitor at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.
New England WSC scientist calibrating a continuous water quality monitor at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.
Completing a discharge measurement
Hydrologic technician preparing to complete discharge measurement at the USGS sample location 0119665996 (Denison Brook at Beach Pond Road near Voluntown, Connecticut).
Hydrologic technician preparing to complete discharge measurement at the USGS sample location 0119665996 (Denison Brook at Beach Pond Road near Voluntown, Connecticut).
Collecting a discharge measurement in conjunction with a water quality sample
Hydrologic technician collecting a discharge measurement in conjunction with a water quality sample at USGS site 01195149, Huzzle Guzzle Brook near Madison, Connecticut.
Hydrologic technician collecting a discharge measurement in conjunction with a water quality sample at USGS site 01195149, Huzzle Guzzle Brook near Madison, Connecticut.
USGS sample location at Southport, Connecticut
USGS sample location at 01208948, Sasco Brook at Southport, Connecticut on Ingleside Road above Banks Pond.
USGS sample location at 01208948, Sasco Brook at Southport, Connecticut on Ingleside Road above Banks Pond.
USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut. Pictured are scientists reconning the site for viability.
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut. Pictured are scientists reconning the site for viability.
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut. Pictured are hydrologists reconning the site for viability.
A new USGS sample location at 01193400, Fawn Brook near North Westchester, Connecticut. Pictured are hydrologists reconning the site for viability.
USGS sample location at 01201995, West Branch Shepaug River at Cornwall Bridge Connecticut
USGS sample location at 01201995, West Branch Shepaug River at Cornwall Bridge Connecticut.
USGS sample location at 01201995, West Branch Shepaug River at Cornwall Bridge Connecticut.
Mount Misery Brook near Voluntown, Connecticut
A new USGS sample location at 01126908, Mount Misery Brook above Lowden Brook near Voluntown, Connecticut.
A new USGS sample location at 01126908, Mount Misery Brook above Lowden Brook near Voluntown, Connecticut.
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor at Mystic River US Route I-95 Bridge near Old Mystic, Connecticut, (USGS site ID 412240071574700)
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor at Mystic River US Route I-95 Bridge near Old Mystic, Connecticut, (USGS site ID 412240071574700)
Servicing continuous water quality monitor
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor at Mystic Harbor at Safe Harbor Marina near Mystic, Connecticut (USGS site ID 412240071580800)
Hydrologic technician servicing continuous water quality monitor at Mystic Harbor at Safe Harbor Marina near Mystic, Connecticut (USGS site ID 412240071580800)
Conducting a discharge measurement
Hydrologic technician conducting a discharge measurement at USGS site 011006988, Merrimack River at Bates Bridge, Haverhill Massachusetts.
Hydrologic technician conducting a discharge measurement at USGS site 011006988, Merrimack River at Bates Bridge, Haverhill Massachusetts.
Collecting a water-quality sample from a boat
Hydrologic technicians collecting a water-quality sample from a boat at USGS site 011006988, Merrimack River at Bates Bridge, Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Hydrologic technicians collecting a water-quality sample from a boat at USGS site 011006988, Merrimack River at Bates Bridge, Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Bridge board sampler for collecting water-quality samples
A bridge board sampler used for collecting water-quality samples set up at USGS site 01100000, Merrimack River, Lowell, Massachusetts.
A bridge board sampler used for collecting water-quality samples set up at USGS site 01100000, Merrimack River, Lowell, Massachusetts.