Gregory Mark Anderson
G. "Mark" Anderson is the Acting Chief of the Southwest Biological Science Center's Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center (GCMRC) branch in Flagstaff, Arizona.
In support of the Grand Canyon Protection Act of 1992, the GCMRC measures and analyzes the effects of Glen Canyon Dam operations on the Colorado River, conducts research on Lake Powell, and works to understand river ecosystems in the southwest U.S
Mark has worked in the Colorado River ecosystem focused on aquatic resources since 1998. He has worked for the USGS since 2023, having previously been with the National Park Service. Mark’s experience is extensive in the areas of aquatic resource management, aquatic invasive species, integrated pest management, public health beach monitoring, laboratory development and management, limnology, aquatic entomology, hydrocarbon contamination, and reservoir sedimentation.
Professional Experience
March 2024 - present: Acting Chief, SBSC Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, Flagstaff, AZ
October 2023 – Present: Deputy Chief, SBSC Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, Flagstaff, AZ
May 2002 – Mar 2018: Aquatic Resources Management Branch Chief, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument, Page, AZ
June 1999 – May 2002: Laboratory Director, Glen Canyon Laboratories, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument, Page, AZ
Education and Certifications
1998: M.S., Environmental Science, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. Thesis Research on Ecological Function and Insect Production in West Texas Playa Wetlands.
1991: B.S., Biology major, Philosophy minor, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
Honors and Awards
2011 - NPS Directors Award for Professional Excellence in Natural Resource Management for Aquatics Program Development
2010 - 2010 Non-Point Source Water Quality Award, Utah Non-Point Task Force
Science and Products
Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Projects
Data for Biogeochemical and Physical Processes Controlling Mercury Methylation and Bioaccumulation in Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah and Arizona Data for Biogeochemical and Physical Processes Controlling Mercury Methylation and Bioaccumulation in Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah and Arizona
Status report on the Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan (LTEMP) Metrics for the Glen Canyon Dam adaptive management program Status report on the Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan (LTEMP) Metrics for the Glen Canyon Dam adaptive management program
U.S. Geological Survey Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center: Proceedings of the fiscal year 2023 annual reporting meeting to the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program U.S. Geological Survey Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center: Proceedings of the fiscal year 2023 annual reporting meeting to the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program
Biogeochemical and physical processes controlling mercury methylation and bioaccumulation in Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah and Arizona, 2014 and 2015 Biogeochemical and physical processes controlling mercury methylation and bioaccumulation in Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah and Arizona, 2014 and 2015
A long-term study of ecological impacts of river channelization on the population of an endangered fish: Lessons learned for assessment and restoration A long-term study of ecological impacts of river channelization on the population of an endangered fish: Lessons learned for assessment and restoration
Population viability analysis for endangered Roanoke logperch Population viability analysis for endangered Roanoke logperch
New insights into debris-flow hazards from an extraordinary event in the Colorado Front Range New insights into debris-flow hazards from an extraordinary event in the Colorado Front Range
Establishment of sentinel sampling sites to monitor changes in water and sediment quality and biota related to visitor use at Lake Powell, Arizona and Utah, 2004-2006 Establishment of sentinel sampling sites to monitor changes in water and sediment quality and biota related to visitor use at Lake Powell, Arizona and Utah, 2004-2006
Dealing with uncertainty when assessing fish passage through culvert road crossings Dealing with uncertainty when assessing fish passage through culvert road crossings
Occupancy modeling and estimation of the holiday darter species complex within the Etowah River system Occupancy modeling and estimation of the holiday darter species complex within the Etowah River system
Physical and chemical characteristics of Knowles, Forgotten, and Moqui Canyons, and effects of recreational use on water quality, Lake Powell, Arizona and Utah Physical and chemical characteristics of Knowles, Forgotten, and Moqui Canyons, and effects of recreational use on water quality, Lake Powell, Arizona and Utah
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
Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Projects
Data for Biogeochemical and Physical Processes Controlling Mercury Methylation and Bioaccumulation in Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah and Arizona Data for Biogeochemical and Physical Processes Controlling Mercury Methylation and Bioaccumulation in Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah and Arizona
Status report on the Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan (LTEMP) Metrics for the Glen Canyon Dam adaptive management program Status report on the Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan (LTEMP) Metrics for the Glen Canyon Dam adaptive management program
U.S. Geological Survey Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center: Proceedings of the fiscal year 2023 annual reporting meeting to the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program U.S. Geological Survey Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center: Proceedings of the fiscal year 2023 annual reporting meeting to the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program
Biogeochemical and physical processes controlling mercury methylation and bioaccumulation in Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah and Arizona, 2014 and 2015 Biogeochemical and physical processes controlling mercury methylation and bioaccumulation in Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah and Arizona, 2014 and 2015
A long-term study of ecological impacts of river channelization on the population of an endangered fish: Lessons learned for assessment and restoration A long-term study of ecological impacts of river channelization on the population of an endangered fish: Lessons learned for assessment and restoration
Population viability analysis for endangered Roanoke logperch Population viability analysis for endangered Roanoke logperch
New insights into debris-flow hazards from an extraordinary event in the Colorado Front Range New insights into debris-flow hazards from an extraordinary event in the Colorado Front Range
Establishment of sentinel sampling sites to monitor changes in water and sediment quality and biota related to visitor use at Lake Powell, Arizona and Utah, 2004-2006 Establishment of sentinel sampling sites to monitor changes in water and sediment quality and biota related to visitor use at Lake Powell, Arizona and Utah, 2004-2006
Dealing with uncertainty when assessing fish passage through culvert road crossings Dealing with uncertainty when assessing fish passage through culvert road crossings
Occupancy modeling and estimation of the holiday darter species complex within the Etowah River system Occupancy modeling and estimation of the holiday darter species complex within the Etowah River system
Physical and chemical characteristics of Knowles, Forgotten, and Moqui Canyons, and effects of recreational use on water quality, Lake Powell, Arizona and Utah Physical and chemical characteristics of Knowles, Forgotten, and Moqui Canyons, and effects of recreational use on water quality, Lake Powell, Arizona and Utah
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.