Cheryl is a hydrologist at the U.S. Geological Survey, Maryland-Delaware-DC Water Science Center. Her current work is focussed on water-use data and research in the United States. She is currently working on projects to identify gaps in water-use data throughout the U.S., national water-use models, and water use in MD, DE, and DC.
Professional Experience
Hydrologist, USGS Maryland-Delaware-District of Columbia Water Science Center (1999-present)
Water-Use Specialist, USGS Maryland-Delaware- District of Columbia Water Science Center (2014-present)
Education and Certifications
M.S. in Geology (Concentration: Hydrogeology), Wright State University
B.S. in Geology, Bowling Green State University
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Anacostia Water Quality Monitoring Project
Anacostia Water Quality Monitoring Project
Water Use & Water Supply Capabilities @ MD-DE-DC
MD-DE-DC WSC Seminar Series
In the pursuit of serving the public world-class science and data through a culture of excellence, our center seminar series is intended to showcase the best of our region's research into our water resources and to promote inter-disciplinary collaborations between federal, state, local governments, academia, and the general public.
Questions? Contact Zach Clifton at zclifton@usgs.gov.
Hydrogeology and Groundwater Quality of the Anacostia River Watershed
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Anacostia Water Quality Monitoring Project
The broad goal of the study is to significantly expand data collection at the Northeast Branch Anacostia and Northwest Branch Anacostia to include water-quality sampling and analysis for a wide suite of natural and anthropogenic constituents (nutrients, sediment, metals, bacteria, and organics such as PCBs and PAHs). MD-DE-DC WSC Project #LF00BK4Anacostia Water Quality Monitoring Project
The broad goal of the study is to significantly expand data collection at the Northeast Branch Anacostia and Northwest Branch Anacostia to include water-quality sampling and analysis for a wide suite of natural and anthropogenic constituents (nutrients, sediment, metals, bacteria, and organics such as PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) and PAH (Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons).Water Use & Water Supply Capabilities @ MD-DE-DC
The MD-DE-DC WSC works with state and local agencies to collect, estimate, review, and compile water use information. Data are used in USGS groundwater and watershed models, and other USGS studies. The data are also compiled and incorporated into the USGS national estimates of water-use. WSC staff currently participate in various national water use projects focused on improving water use estimates...MD-DE-DC WSC Seminar Series
In the pursuit of serving the public world-class science and data through a culture of excellence, our center seminar series is intended to showcase the best of our region's research into our water resources and to promote inter-disciplinary collaborations between federal, state, local governments, academia, and the general public.
Questions? Contact Zach Clifton at zclifton@usgs.gov.
Hydrogeology and Groundwater Quality of the Anacostia River Watershed
The Anacostia River has been subjected to dredging, filling, contamination, and other human influences for over 200 years. The result of these activities is that the river has been seriously degraded from its natural state. Many groups have been working to reduce the effects of environmental degradation on the water quality and living resources of the Anacostia River, primarily by focusing on... - Data
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