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Barry T Jackson

Barry Jackson is an IT Specialist for the USGS, Software Design, working primary in Little Rock, Arkansas field office.

Barry Jackson's career with the USGS began in 1999, where he interned and transitioned to a permanent position in 2001. Since then, he has established himself as a multifaceted technology expert, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to water resource management.

His expertise spans across various programming languages (from old mainstays like GW Basic and COBOL to modern powerhouses like Python and Java), database management systems (including industry leaders like Informix, Oracle, and MySQL), and operating systems (from DOS to the latest versions of Linux and Windows). This proficiency allows him to develop and maintain complex software applications that address scientific and administrative needs within the USGS. He is also adept at manipulating geospatial data using various software packages and programming languages. His dedication extends to comprehensive documentation, ensuring the functionality and maintainability of his creations.

Throughout his career, Barry has played a pivotal role in developing the most comprehensive water-use program in the nation, recognized by the Academy of Water Sciences. His collaborative spirit and willingness to instruct colleagues further solidify his value as a cornerstone of the USGS's technological foundation.

 

 

Professional Experience

  • Old Programming Language(s) GW Basic, Tiny Basic, Visual Basic, Assembly, COBOL

  • Database Developments: Informix, Mysql, Postgres, Access, Oracle

  • Operating Systems:  Linux, UNIX, MSDOS, Windows, Android, Nachos

  • Programming Languages:  PHP, C, C++, SQL, Perl, JavaScript, Java, Solidity, Python, CSS, HTML (Web Design)

  • Software Support: MS Office (Excel, Access, Word), Open Office, Libre Office, ArcGIS, Esri, Google Maps

Education and Certifications

  • B.S. Computer Science Magna Cum Lade, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff

  • Post-baccalaureate program, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Honors and Awards

  • Distinguished Toastmaster (now Pathways)

Science and Products

Arkansas Groundwater-Quality Network

Arkansas is the fourth largest user of groundwater in the United States, where groundwater accounts for two-thirds of the total water use. Groundwater use in the State increased by 510 percent between 1965 and 2005 (Holland, 2007). The Arkansas Groundwater-Quality Network is a Web map interface (http://ar.water.usgs.gov/wqx) that provides rapid access to the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Nationa
Authors
Aaron L. Pugh, Barry T. Jackson, Roger Miller
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center

Water Use in Arkansas, 2005

The water-use program in Arkansas is a cooperative effort between the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and the U.S. Geological Survey to inventory water use. During 2005, the amount of water withdrawn from ground- and surface-water sources in Arkansas was estimated to be 11,455 million gallons per day (Mgal/d). Of this amount, about 7,510 Mgal/d (66 percent) was from ground-water and about 3,
Authors
Terrance W. Holland
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Water Availability and Use Science Program, Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center

Estimated water use in Arkansas, 2000

The water-use program in Arkansas is a cooperative effort between Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission and the U.S. Geological Survey. During 2000, the amount of water withdrawn from ground- and surface-water sources in Arkansas was estimated to be 10,963 million gallons per day (Mgalld). Of this amount, about 6,952 Mgal/d (63 percent) were from ground water and about 4,011 Mgalld (37 p
Authors
Terrance W. Holland
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center
link
Hot Springs Arkansas Flood Warning System Gage Locations - Map

Hydrologic Monitoring for the City of Hot Springs Early Flood Warning Information System - Arkansas

Short Title: Hot Springs Flood Warning System Project Chief: Joseph Fleming Cooperator: City of Hot Springs Project Time Frame: 2008- present In May 1990, a series of severe thunderstorms developed in the vicinity of Hot Springs with a total of 13.25 inches of rainfall measured at the National Park Service rainfall gage. Severe flooding caused by the excessive rainfall damaged numerous bridges and...
By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center
link

Hydrologic Monitoring for the City of Hot Springs Early Flood Warning Information System - Arkansas

Short Title: Hot Springs Flood Warning System Project Chief: Joseph Fleming Cooperator: City of Hot Springs Project Time Frame: 2008- present In May 1990, a series of severe thunderstorms developed in the vicinity of Hot Springs with a total of 13.25 inches of rainfall measured at the National Park Service rainfall gage. Severe flooding caused by the excessive rainfall damaged numerous bridges and...
Learn More
link
Sprinkler irrigation

Arkansas Water-Use Data Program

Short Title: Water-Use Data Program Project Chief: Drew Westerman Cooperators: Arkansas Naural Resources Commission Project Time Frame: 1985 - present Every 5 years since 1950, the USGS has conducted an inventory of water use in the United States. In 1978, the USGS initiated the National Water-Use Information Program to establish a nationwide water-use database. In 1985, the Arkansas Natural...
By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center
link

Arkansas Water-Use Data Program

Short Title: Water-Use Data Program Project Chief: Drew Westerman Cooperators: Arkansas Naural Resources Commission Project Time Frame: 1985 - present Every 5 years since 1950, the USGS has conducted an inventory of water use in the United States. In 1978, the USGS initiated the National Water-Use Information Program to establish a nationwide water-use database. In 1985, the Arkansas Natural...
Learn More
link
Cypress Swamp Egret - Louisiana

Learn About Water - Louisiana Resources

Links to Sources of Water Information

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) investigates the occurrence, quantity, quality, distribution, and movement of surface and underground waters and disseminates the data to the public, State and local governments, public and private utilities, and other Federal agencies involved with managing water resources

The map to the left allows you to go to other USGS Water Science Center Web sites, or use the links below to further investigate water.

link

Learn About Water - Louisiana Resources

Links to Sources of Water Information

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) investigates the occurrence, quantity, quality, distribution, and movement of surface and underground waters and disseminates the data to the public, State and local governments, public and private utilities, and other Federal agencies involved with managing water resources

The map to the left allows you to go to other USGS Water Science Center Web sites, or use the links below to further investigate water.

Learn More
link
Water Use Site Retrieval Page Icon

Arkansas Water Use Program

In 1977, the Congress of the United States recognized the need for uniform, current, and reliable information on water use and directed the U.S. Geological Survey to establish a National Water-Use Information Program (NWUIP) to complement the Survey's data on the availability and quality of the Nations water resources. Since 1985 site-specific water-use data for several categories have been...
By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center
link

Arkansas Water Use Program

In 1977, the Congress of the United States recognized the need for uniform, current, and reliable information on water use and directed the U.S. Geological Survey to establish a National Water-Use Information Program (NWUIP) to complement the Survey's data on the availability and quality of the Nations water resources. Since 1985 site-specific water-use data for several categories have been...
Learn More

Buffalo National River Floating Conditions - Arkansas

This interactive map will show real time current floating conditions for the Buffalo National River in Arkansas. You can also see information on camping, picnic areas, boat launch sites, trails and concessionaires. 

By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center
No results found.

Mississippi Alluvial Plain (MAP) Regional Water Availability Study

The Mississippi Alluvial Plain (MAP) has become one of the most important agricultural regions in the US, and it relies heavily on a groundwater system that is poorly understood and shows signs of substantial change.

By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center

Mississippi Embayment Aquifer System Regional Groundwater Availability Study

The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting large scale multidisciplinary regional studies of groundwater availability for the Nation. Studies comprise individual assessments, like the Mississippi embayment, of regional groundwater flow systems that cover a variety of hydrogeologic terrains and are used to develop a comprehensive regional and national perspective.

By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center

Louisiana Flood Alert Map

Developed by Lower Mississippi-Gulf scientists, these visual flood warning maps empower citizens, federal, state, and local partners to understand flood risks in Louisiana.

By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center

Arkansas Wateruse

In 1977, the Congress of the United States recognized the need for uniform, current, and reliable information on water use and directed the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a National Water-Use Information Program (NWUIP) to complement the Survey's data on the availability and quality of the Nations water resources. 

By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center

Water Use Site Retrieval - Lower Mississippi Gulf Arkansas

In 1977, the Congress of the United States recognized the need for uniform, current, and reliable information on water use and directed the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a National Water-Use Information Program (NWUIP) to complement the Survey's data on the availability and quality of the Nations water resources.

By
Water Resources Mission Area, Water Availability and Use Science Program, Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center

Arkansas Waterwell

The Arkansas Water Well Construction Commission (AWWCC) was formed by the Arkansas General Assembly in 1969 to protect the general health, safety, and welfare of Arkansans by regulating water well construction and pump installation. The AWWCC’s rules provide a framework for proper development of underground water in an efficient, orderly, sanitary, reasonable, and safe manner.

By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center

Science and Products

Arkansas Groundwater-Quality Network

Arkansas is the fourth largest user of groundwater in the United States, where groundwater accounts for two-thirds of the total water use. Groundwater use in the State increased by 510 percent between 1965 and 2005 (Holland, 2007). The Arkansas Groundwater-Quality Network is a Web map interface (http://ar.water.usgs.gov/wqx) that provides rapid access to the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Nationa
Authors
Aaron L. Pugh, Barry T. Jackson, Roger Miller
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center

Water Use in Arkansas, 2005

The water-use program in Arkansas is a cooperative effort between the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and the U.S. Geological Survey to inventory water use. During 2005, the amount of water withdrawn from ground- and surface-water sources in Arkansas was estimated to be 11,455 million gallons per day (Mgal/d). Of this amount, about 7,510 Mgal/d (66 percent) was from ground-water and about 3,
Authors
Terrance W. Holland
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Water Availability and Use Science Program, Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center

Estimated water use in Arkansas, 2000

The water-use program in Arkansas is a cooperative effort between Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission and the U.S. Geological Survey. During 2000, the amount of water withdrawn from ground- and surface-water sources in Arkansas was estimated to be 10,963 million gallons per day (Mgalld). Of this amount, about 6,952 Mgal/d (63 percent) were from ground water and about 4,011 Mgalld (37 p
Authors
Terrance W. Holland
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center
link
Hot Springs Arkansas Flood Warning System Gage Locations - Map

Hydrologic Monitoring for the City of Hot Springs Early Flood Warning Information System - Arkansas

Short Title: Hot Springs Flood Warning System Project Chief: Joseph Fleming Cooperator: City of Hot Springs Project Time Frame: 2008- present In May 1990, a series of severe thunderstorms developed in the vicinity of Hot Springs with a total of 13.25 inches of rainfall measured at the National Park Service rainfall gage. Severe flooding caused by the excessive rainfall damaged numerous bridges and...
By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center
link

Hydrologic Monitoring for the City of Hot Springs Early Flood Warning Information System - Arkansas

Short Title: Hot Springs Flood Warning System Project Chief: Joseph Fleming Cooperator: City of Hot Springs Project Time Frame: 2008- present In May 1990, a series of severe thunderstorms developed in the vicinity of Hot Springs with a total of 13.25 inches of rainfall measured at the National Park Service rainfall gage. Severe flooding caused by the excessive rainfall damaged numerous bridges and...
Learn More
link
Sprinkler irrigation

Arkansas Water-Use Data Program

Short Title: Water-Use Data Program Project Chief: Drew Westerman Cooperators: Arkansas Naural Resources Commission Project Time Frame: 1985 - present Every 5 years since 1950, the USGS has conducted an inventory of water use in the United States. In 1978, the USGS initiated the National Water-Use Information Program to establish a nationwide water-use database. In 1985, the Arkansas Natural...
By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center
link

Arkansas Water-Use Data Program

Short Title: Water-Use Data Program Project Chief: Drew Westerman Cooperators: Arkansas Naural Resources Commission Project Time Frame: 1985 - present Every 5 years since 1950, the USGS has conducted an inventory of water use in the United States. In 1978, the USGS initiated the National Water-Use Information Program to establish a nationwide water-use database. In 1985, the Arkansas Natural...
Learn More
link
Cypress Swamp Egret - Louisiana

Learn About Water - Louisiana Resources

Links to Sources of Water Information

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) investigates the occurrence, quantity, quality, distribution, and movement of surface and underground waters and disseminates the data to the public, State and local governments, public and private utilities, and other Federal agencies involved with managing water resources

The map to the left allows you to go to other USGS Water Science Center Web sites, or use the links below to further investigate water.

link

Learn About Water - Louisiana Resources

Links to Sources of Water Information

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) investigates the occurrence, quantity, quality, distribution, and movement of surface and underground waters and disseminates the data to the public, State and local governments, public and private utilities, and other Federal agencies involved with managing water resources

The map to the left allows you to go to other USGS Water Science Center Web sites, or use the links below to further investigate water.

Learn More
link
Water Use Site Retrieval Page Icon

Arkansas Water Use Program

In 1977, the Congress of the United States recognized the need for uniform, current, and reliable information on water use and directed the U.S. Geological Survey to establish a National Water-Use Information Program (NWUIP) to complement the Survey's data on the availability and quality of the Nations water resources. Since 1985 site-specific water-use data for several categories have been...
By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center
link

Arkansas Water Use Program

In 1977, the Congress of the United States recognized the need for uniform, current, and reliable information on water use and directed the U.S. Geological Survey to establish a National Water-Use Information Program (NWUIP) to complement the Survey's data on the availability and quality of the Nations water resources. Since 1985 site-specific water-use data for several categories have been...
Learn More

Buffalo National River Floating Conditions - Arkansas

This interactive map will show real time current floating conditions for the Buffalo National River in Arkansas. You can also see information on camping, picnic areas, boat launch sites, trails and concessionaires. 

By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center
No results found.

Mississippi Alluvial Plain (MAP) Regional Water Availability Study

The Mississippi Alluvial Plain (MAP) has become one of the most important agricultural regions in the US, and it relies heavily on a groundwater system that is poorly understood and shows signs of substantial change.

By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center

Mississippi Embayment Aquifer System Regional Groundwater Availability Study

The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting large scale multidisciplinary regional studies of groundwater availability for the Nation. Studies comprise individual assessments, like the Mississippi embayment, of regional groundwater flow systems that cover a variety of hydrogeologic terrains and are used to develop a comprehensive regional and national perspective.

By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center

Louisiana Flood Alert Map

Developed by Lower Mississippi-Gulf scientists, these visual flood warning maps empower citizens, federal, state, and local partners to understand flood risks in Louisiana.

By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center

Arkansas Wateruse

In 1977, the Congress of the United States recognized the need for uniform, current, and reliable information on water use and directed the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a National Water-Use Information Program (NWUIP) to complement the Survey's data on the availability and quality of the Nations water resources. 

By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center

Water Use Site Retrieval - Lower Mississippi Gulf Arkansas

In 1977, the Congress of the United States recognized the need for uniform, current, and reliable information on water use and directed the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a National Water-Use Information Program (NWUIP) to complement the Survey's data on the availability and quality of the Nations water resources.

By
Water Resources Mission Area, Water Availability and Use Science Program, Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center

Arkansas Waterwell

The Arkansas Water Well Construction Commission (AWWCC) was formed by the Arkansas General Assembly in 1969 to protect the general health, safety, and welfare of Arkansans by regulating water well construction and pump installation. The AWWCC’s rules provide a framework for proper development of underground water in an efficient, orderly, sanitary, reasonable, and safe manner.

By
Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center
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