Floating sampling platform deployment for the automatic bacteria analyzer,facing upstream, at Passaic River below Pompton River at Two Bridges, New Jersey.
Daniel Skulski
After five years in the environmental consulting industry, Dan joined the USGS in 2006 and currently works with the Water Quality Observations Program (QWOP) on the Discrete Water-Quality Team.
Dan currently manages the QA/QC of the discrete water quality network. Among his responsibilities are to oversee the review of laboratory data, develop efficient yet thorough strategies for timely release of approved data, and communicate with State and Federal laboratories. Dan also manages real time continuous-record water quality monitoring installations, manages the deep well pumping and sampling of the Ground Water Quality network, and assists in the ULCT Microplastics Synoptic. During his time as an environmental consultant, Dan was involved in site remediation activities including the operation and management of groundwater/soil treatment systems, well installation, borehole logging, Phase I investigations, and groundwater sampling. Since starting with the USGS, Dan has had experience working with NAWQA, TMDL, NAWC, SOD monitoring, suspended sediment collection, electrofishing and other ecology programs, educational outreach, Hurricane related reconnaissance and sampling, groundwater sampling, and continuous monitor design and installation.
When home, Dan enjoys the company of his kids, landscaping, fishing, and NY Giants games.
Science and Products
Sampler Platform
Floating sampling platform deployment for the automatic bacteria analyzer,facing upstream, at Passaic River below Pompton River at Two Bridges, New Jersey.
Sampler_Platform_2
Floating platform deployment for the automatic bacteria analyzer, facing downstream, at Passaic River below Pompton River at Two Bridges, New Jersey.
Floating platform deployment for the automatic bacteria analyzer, facing downstream, at Passaic River below Pompton River at Two Bridges, New Jersey.
Sampler Power
Hydrographer Dan Skulski replaces the battery of the automatic bacteria analyzer.
Hydrographer Dan Skulski replaces the battery of the automatic bacteria analyzer.
Cleaning the Sampler
Hydrographer Dan Skulski cleans the device of fouling prior to changing out the sample cartriges.
Hydrographer Dan Skulski cleans the device of fouling prior to changing out the sample cartriges.
Sampler_Platform 3
Field readings are being collected using a water-quality multimeter prior to initiating a sample from the bacteria analyzer.
Field readings are being collected using a water-quality multimeter prior to initiating a sample from the bacteria analyzer.
Setting the sampler
Hydrographer Jake Gray removes the automatic bacteria analyzer to perform regular servicing.
Hydrographer Jake Gray removes the automatic bacteria analyzer to perform regular servicing.
Two-Bridges Gage
The automatic bacteria analyzer is positioned in line with the continuous water quality monitor onsite, allowing for the simultaneous collection of field readings during automatic bacteria analyzer samples.
The automatic bacteria analyzer is positioned in line with the continuous water quality monitor onsite, allowing for the simultaneous collection of field readings during automatic bacteria analyzer samples.
Science and Products
Sampler Platform
Floating sampling platform deployment for the automatic bacteria analyzer,facing upstream, at Passaic River below Pompton River at Two Bridges, New Jersey.
Floating sampling platform deployment for the automatic bacteria analyzer,facing upstream, at Passaic River below Pompton River at Two Bridges, New Jersey.
Sampler_Platform_2
Floating platform deployment for the automatic bacteria analyzer, facing downstream, at Passaic River below Pompton River at Two Bridges, New Jersey.
Floating platform deployment for the automatic bacteria analyzer, facing downstream, at Passaic River below Pompton River at Two Bridges, New Jersey.
Sampler Power
Hydrographer Dan Skulski replaces the battery of the automatic bacteria analyzer.
Hydrographer Dan Skulski replaces the battery of the automatic bacteria analyzer.
Cleaning the Sampler
Hydrographer Dan Skulski cleans the device of fouling prior to changing out the sample cartriges.
Hydrographer Dan Skulski cleans the device of fouling prior to changing out the sample cartriges.
Sampler_Platform 3
Field readings are being collected using a water-quality multimeter prior to initiating a sample from the bacteria analyzer.
Field readings are being collected using a water-quality multimeter prior to initiating a sample from the bacteria analyzer.
Setting the sampler
Hydrographer Jake Gray removes the automatic bacteria analyzer to perform regular servicing.
Hydrographer Jake Gray removes the automatic bacteria analyzer to perform regular servicing.
Two-Bridges Gage
The automatic bacteria analyzer is positioned in line with the continuous water quality monitor onsite, allowing for the simultaneous collection of field readings during automatic bacteria analyzer samples.
The automatic bacteria analyzer is positioned in line with the continuous water quality monitor onsite, allowing for the simultaneous collection of field readings during automatic bacteria analyzer samples.