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Heidi Broerman

Heidi Broerman is an early career physical scientist at the Upper Midwest Water Science Center.

Heidi Broerman began her career with the USGS as a student field assistant the summer of 2022, assisting in gaging and water quality sample collection efforts in the Green Bay area. Post graduation she began working with the survey full time before moving into her current role as a physical scientist in Madison, WI. Her work with the USGS includes developing sediment budgets to address erosion and sedimentation causing eutrophication problems, assessing geomorphic channel conditions in relation to stream and riparian habitat and restoration evaluations, analyzing geospatial data with ArcGIS Pro, surveying, and assisting in various physical and biological sampling efforts.

Professional Experience

  • Physical Scientist, Upper Midwest Water Science Center- Madison, WI. Aug. 2023 - Present

  • Field Assistant, Upper Midwest Water Science Center - Green Bay, WI. May 2022 - Aug. 2023

  • Lab Assistant, Pace Analytical - Green Bay, WI. Aug. 2021-Nov. 2021

Education and Certifications

  • B.S. Environmental Science, St. Norbert College. Dec. 2022

Affiliations and Memberships*

  • Member of the Wisconsin Chapter of American Water Resources Association

Abstracts and Presentations

  • - Broerman, H.M., Blount, J.D., Fitzpatrick, F.A., Mevis, I.J., 2024. “Stream Corridor Sediment and Sediment-Bound Phosphorus Budget for an Agricultural Tributary to the Lower Fox River, 2023” Presentation at the Wisconsin Chapter American Water Resources Association 2024 Annual Meeting, Appleton, Wisconsin [Oral Presentation]

  • - Broerman, H.M., Blount, J.D., Fitzpatrick, F.A., Williamson, T.N., Kreiling, R.M., Mevis, I.J., Komiskey, M.J., 2025. “Sources and Storage of Streambed Sediment and Sediment-Bound Phosphorus in an Agricultural Great Lakes Tributary, 2023” Presentation at the Wisconsin Chapter American Water Resources Association 2025 Annual Meeting, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin [Oral Presentation]

Science and Products

scientist sampling habitat in a shallow river surrounded by greenery and wildflowers

MMSD Watercourse Corridor Study: Geomorphology and Sediment Studies Related to Stream and Estuary Rehabilitation

Geomorphology and habitat studies related to stream and estuary rehabilitation consist of three subproject areas: evaluating the efficacy of fish passage restoration efforts (across multiple watersheds), a targeted assessment of fish passage in the Underwood Creek watershed, and characterization of the Milwaukee River estuary.
By
Upper Midwest Water Science Center
MMSD Watercourse Corridor Study: Geomorphology and Sediment Studies Related to Stream and Estuary Rehabilitation

MMSD Watercourse Corridor Study: Geomorphology and Sediment Studies Related to Stream and Estuary Rehabilitation

Geomorphology and habitat studies related to stream and estuary rehabilitation consist of three subproject areas: evaluating the efficacy of fish passage restoration efforts (across multiple watersheds), a targeted assessment of fish passage in the Underwood Creek watershed, and characterization of the Milwaukee River estuary.
Learn More
Photograph of Faith Fitzpatrick discussing soil cores and findings with staff from the Bad River Tribe's Natural Resources Dept.

Bad River watershed assessments

The Bad River has one of the highest sediment loads of all Lake Superior tributaries and is an important resource for lake sturgeon and the Bad River Tribe. This study monitors the effects of streamflow variability on sediment-related problems, including understanding the influence of land cover on hydrology, habitat, erosion and sedimentation rates, and water quality of the Bad River.
By
Upper Midwest Water Science Center
Bad River watershed assessments

Bad River watershed assessments

The Bad River has one of the highest sediment loads of all Lake Superior tributaries and is an important resource for lake sturgeon and the Bad River Tribe. This study monitors the effects of streamflow variability on sediment-related problems, including understanding the influence of land cover on hydrology, habitat, erosion and sedimentation rates, and water quality of the Bad River.
Learn More

Data from the Study of Stream Corridor Sources of Suspended Sediment and Phosphorus in Plum Creek, Wisconsin, 2016-2018 Data from the Study of Stream Corridor Sources of Suspended Sediment and Phosphorus in Plum Creek, Wisconsin, 2016-2018

Geomorphic assessment and sediment data were collected in 2017 for an integrated sediment fingerprinting and stream corridor-based sediment budget study of Plum Creek, a tributary to the Lower Fox River and Green Bay, Wisconsin. Data were collected for 30 stream reaches and include quantitative and qualitative measurements of channel geometry, bank and gully erosion, soft bed sediment...
By
Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

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An extreme flood in 2016 caused widespread culvert blockages and road failures across northern Wisconsin, including extensive damage along steep tributaries and ravines in the Marengo River watershed. Along with the flooding, there were fluvial erosion hazards (FEH) associated with a large amount of erosion in headwater areas. Of special concern were FEHs associated with gullying, loss...
By
Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS) Program, Science Synthesis, Analysis and Research Program

Geomorphic Reference Reach Data for the Kalamazoo River Basin, Michigan Area of Concern (ver. 2.0, October 2024) Geomorphic Reference Reach Data for the Kalamazoo River Basin, Michigan Area of Concern (ver. 2.0, October 2024)

The Kalamazoo River Area of Concern (AOC) in Michigan has multiple dams in various stages of removal. Following dam removal, river restoration activities will occur in impacted reaches. Hydrogeomorphic data from relatively undisturbed and hydraulically stable river reaches are commonly used to inform the design parameters of river restoration projects. Reference reaches should be...
By
Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

Fluvial Erosion Hazard Rapid Geomorphic Assessment Data from the Marengo Watershed, Ashland County, Wisconsin Fluvial Erosion Hazard Rapid Geomorphic Assessment Data from the Marengo Watershed, Ashland County, Wisconsin

An extreme flood in 2016 caused widespread culvert blockages and road failures across northern Wisconsin, including extensive damage along steep tributaries and ravines in the Marengo River watershed. Along with the flooding, there were fluvial erosion hazards (FEH) associated with a large amount of erosion in headwater areas. Of special concern were FEHs associated with gullying, loss...
By
Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

Science and Products

scientist sampling habitat in a shallow river surrounded by greenery and wildflowers

MMSD Watercourse Corridor Study: Geomorphology and Sediment Studies Related to Stream and Estuary Rehabilitation

Geomorphology and habitat studies related to stream and estuary rehabilitation consist of three subproject areas: evaluating the efficacy of fish passage restoration efforts (across multiple watersheds), a targeted assessment of fish passage in the Underwood Creek watershed, and characterization of the Milwaukee River estuary.
By
Upper Midwest Water Science Center
MMSD Watercourse Corridor Study: Geomorphology and Sediment Studies Related to Stream and Estuary Rehabilitation

MMSD Watercourse Corridor Study: Geomorphology and Sediment Studies Related to Stream and Estuary Rehabilitation

Geomorphology and habitat studies related to stream and estuary rehabilitation consist of three subproject areas: evaluating the efficacy of fish passage restoration efforts (across multiple watersheds), a targeted assessment of fish passage in the Underwood Creek watershed, and characterization of the Milwaukee River estuary.
Learn More
Photograph of Faith Fitzpatrick discussing soil cores and findings with staff from the Bad River Tribe's Natural Resources Dept.

Bad River watershed assessments

The Bad River has one of the highest sediment loads of all Lake Superior tributaries and is an important resource for lake sturgeon and the Bad River Tribe. This study monitors the effects of streamflow variability on sediment-related problems, including understanding the influence of land cover on hydrology, habitat, erosion and sedimentation rates, and water quality of the Bad River.
By
Upper Midwest Water Science Center
Bad River watershed assessments

Bad River watershed assessments

The Bad River has one of the highest sediment loads of all Lake Superior tributaries and is an important resource for lake sturgeon and the Bad River Tribe. This study monitors the effects of streamflow variability on sediment-related problems, including understanding the influence of land cover on hydrology, habitat, erosion and sedimentation rates, and water quality of the Bad River.
Learn More

Data from the Study of Stream Corridor Sources of Suspended Sediment and Phosphorus in Plum Creek, Wisconsin, 2016-2018 Data from the Study of Stream Corridor Sources of Suspended Sediment and Phosphorus in Plum Creek, Wisconsin, 2016-2018

Geomorphic assessment and sediment data were collected in 2017 for an integrated sediment fingerprinting and stream corridor-based sediment budget study of Plum Creek, a tributary to the Lower Fox River and Green Bay, Wisconsin. Data were collected for 30 stream reaches and include quantitative and qualitative measurements of channel geometry, bank and gully erosion, soft bed sediment...
By
Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

Update DOI example Update DOI example

An extreme flood in 2016 caused widespread culvert blockages and road failures across northern Wisconsin, including extensive damage along steep tributaries and ravines in the Marengo River watershed. Along with the flooding, there were fluvial erosion hazards (FEH) associated with a large amount of erosion in headwater areas. Of special concern were FEHs associated with gullying, loss...
By
Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS) Program, Science Synthesis, Analysis and Research Program

Geomorphic Reference Reach Data for the Kalamazoo River Basin, Michigan Area of Concern (ver. 2.0, October 2024) Geomorphic Reference Reach Data for the Kalamazoo River Basin, Michigan Area of Concern (ver. 2.0, October 2024)

The Kalamazoo River Area of Concern (AOC) in Michigan has multiple dams in various stages of removal. Following dam removal, river restoration activities will occur in impacted reaches. Hydrogeomorphic data from relatively undisturbed and hydraulically stable river reaches are commonly used to inform the design parameters of river restoration projects. Reference reaches should be...
By
Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

Fluvial Erosion Hazard Rapid Geomorphic Assessment Data from the Marengo Watershed, Ashland County, Wisconsin Fluvial Erosion Hazard Rapid Geomorphic Assessment Data from the Marengo Watershed, Ashland County, Wisconsin

An extreme flood in 2016 caused widespread culvert blockages and road failures across northern Wisconsin, including extensive damage along steep tributaries and ravines in the Marengo River watershed. Along with the flooding, there were fluvial erosion hazards (FEH) associated with a large amount of erosion in headwater areas. Of special concern were FEHs associated with gullying, loss...
By
Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

*Disclaimer: Listing outside positions with professional scientific organizations on this Staff Profile are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of those professional scientific organizations or their activities by the USGS, Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government

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