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Dee-Ann McCarthy

Dee-Ann McCarthy is a Hydrologic Technician in the New England Water Science Center.

Since 2015, Dee-Ann has been involved with hydrologic data collection including groundwater monitoring, streamgage operation, and hydrologic data processing with the USGS. Currently, Dee-Ann’s primary role is managing the groundwater monitoring network in Connecticut and training less experienced staff.

 

Professional Experience

  • 2015 - present, U.S. Geological Survey - Hydrologic Technician

Education and Certifications

  • B.S. Earth Systems Science/Environmental Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Science and Products

Hydrologic Technician preparing to complete water quality sample
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Calibrate the tide gage 01194815 Connecticut River
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2022 drought in New England

Introduction During April through September 2022, much of New England experienced a short but extreme hydrologic drought that was similar to the drought of 2020. By August 2022, Providence, Rhode Island, was declared a Federal disaster area, and New London and Windham counties in Connecticut were declared natural disaster areas. Mandatory water use restrictions were put in place in communities in
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Water Resources Mission Area, New England Water Science Center

2020 drought in New England

Below average and infrequent rainfall from May through September 2020 led to an extreme hydrologic drought across much of New England, with some areas experiencing a flash drought, reflecting its quick onset. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded record-low streamflow and groundwater levels throughout the region. In September, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (2020) declared Aroostook Count
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Water Resources Mission Area, New England Water Science Center
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Record Low Water Levels Outlined in 2022 New England Drought Report

During last summer’s drought, flows at up to 54 out of 78 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) streamgages and water levels at up to 95 out of 126 USGS...

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    2022 drought in New England

    Introduction During April through September 2022, much of New England experienced a short but extreme hydrologic drought that was similar to the drought of 2020. By August 2022, Providence, Rhode Island, was declared a Federal disaster area, and New London and Windham counties in Connecticut were declared natural disaster areas. Mandatory water use restrictions were put in place in communities in
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area, New England Water Science Center

    2020 drought in New England

    Below average and infrequent rainfall from May through September 2020 led to an extreme hydrologic drought across much of New England, with some areas experiencing a flash drought, reflecting its quick onset. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded record-low streamflow and groundwater levels throughout the region. In September, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (2020) declared Aroostook Count
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area, New England Water Science Center
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    Record Low Water Levels Outlined in 2022 New England Drought Report

    During last summer’s drought, flows at up to 54 out of 78 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) streamgages and water levels at up to 95 out of 126 USGS...

    Read Article