Cheryl Eddy Miller
Cheryl has been with the USGS since 1989. She is the Acting Hydrologic Surveillance Branch Chief.
Cheryl started her career studying pesticides and other water-quality issues in Wyoming's groundwater and surface water. Other work has involved evaluating groundwater/surface-water interaction, and how that interaction influences water quality and biological processes.
Recently, Cheryl has been able to combine her understanding of many facets of hydrology and has had increased focus on using multi-disciplinary approaches to answer hydrologic questions. In particular, she enjoys using analytical techniques or available data in non-traditional ways to collaborate with other scientists.
Cheryl is also the WY-MT Water Science Center Communications Specialist.
Professional Experience
2024-present: Water Quality Section Chief, USGS Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center
2015-2024: Hydrologist and Cheyenne Support Unit Chief, USGS Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center
2013-2015: Hydrologist, USGS Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center
1991-2013: Hydrologist, USGS Wyoming District
1989-1991: Student Hydrologist, USGS Wyoming District
Education and Certifications
M.S. in Agricultural and Chemical Engineering, Colorado State University
B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Colorado State University
Science and Products
Wyoming-Montana Stream Water-Quality Network - Water Year 2020
Characterization of Fish Creek and Evaluation of Nutrient Inputs to Watershed
U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2015 annual report U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2015 annual report
U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2014 annual report U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2014 annual report
Hydrogeology, groundwater levels, and generalized potentiometric-surface map of the Green River Basin lower Tertiary aquifer system, 2010–14, in the northern Green River structural basin Hydrogeology, groundwater levels, and generalized potentiometric-surface map of the Green River Basin lower Tertiary aquifer system, 2010–14, in the northern Green River structural basin
Effects of water-resource development on Yellowstone River streamflow, 1928-2002 Effects of water-resource development on Yellowstone River streamflow, 1928-2002
Groundwater and surface-water interaction within the upper Smith River Watershed, Montana 2006-2010 Groundwater and surface-water interaction within the upper Smith River Watershed, Montana 2006-2010
Water-quality and related aquatic biological characterization of Fish Creek, Teton County, Wyoming, 2007-2011 Water-quality and related aquatic biological characterization of Fish Creek, Teton County, Wyoming, 2007-2011
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Science and Products
Wyoming-Montana Stream Water-Quality Network - Water Year 2020
Characterization of Fish Creek and Evaluation of Nutrient Inputs to Watershed
U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2015 annual report U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2015 annual report
U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2014 annual report U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2014 annual report
Hydrogeology, groundwater levels, and generalized potentiometric-surface map of the Green River Basin lower Tertiary aquifer system, 2010–14, in the northern Green River structural basin Hydrogeology, groundwater levels, and generalized potentiometric-surface map of the Green River Basin lower Tertiary aquifer system, 2010–14, in the northern Green River structural basin
Effects of water-resource development on Yellowstone River streamflow, 1928-2002 Effects of water-resource development on Yellowstone River streamflow, 1928-2002
Groundwater and surface-water interaction within the upper Smith River Watershed, Montana 2006-2010 Groundwater and surface-water interaction within the upper Smith River Watershed, Montana 2006-2010
Water-quality and related aquatic biological characterization of Fish Creek, Teton County, Wyoming, 2007-2011 Water-quality and related aquatic biological characterization of Fish Creek, Teton County, Wyoming, 2007-2011
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.