Physical Scientist James Romano and Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter prepare equipment for a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
James T Romano
James Romano is a Physical Scientist with the Upper Midwest Science Center.
James Romano is a physical scientist with the U.S. Geological Survey Upper Midwest Water Science Center located in Milwaukee Wisconsin. During his time with the USGS James has had the opportunity to conduct a wide variety of water quality sampling. This includes sampling the Great Lakes for both surface water and sediment, Great Lakes tributaries, and other lakes and rivers around the upper Midwest region of the country. James' field efforts have supported projects seeking to investigate PFAS concentrations in water and sediment, microplastic concentrations within the water column, Microbiology markers, storm water loading in rivers, harmful algal blooms in lakes and rivers, as well as other ecological surveys of a waterway and the riparian zone.
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Integrated Ecosystems Studies Team
The Integrated Ecosystem Studies Team (IES) at the Upper Midwest Water Science Center uses interdisciplinary approaches to investigate characteristics and drivers of water quality and aquatic biology in rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Two scientists prepare equipment for microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee
Physical Scientist James Romano and Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter prepare equipment for a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Three scientists prepare equipment for microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee
Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter, Physical Scientists Kathryn Johncock and James Romano and set up equipment for a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter, Physical Scientists Kathryn Johncock and James Romano and set up equipment for a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Field deployed net containing microplastic debris in Milwaukee
The field deployed net containing debris after pumping 400 gallons of stream water through the microplastic sampling system in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The field deployed net containing debris after pumping 400 gallons of stream water through the microplastic sampling system in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Jar containing water and microplastic debris from a sampling effort in Milwaukee
A sampling jar contains debris found in a sampling net after being rinsed thoroughly during a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At this point the sample is ready to be shipped to the lab for analysis.
A sampling jar contains debris found in a sampling net after being rinsed thoroughly during a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At this point the sample is ready to be shipped to the lab for analysis.
Two scientists sampling an Underwood Creek Tributary from an overlook using a sampling pole near Milwaukee
linkPhysical Scientist James Romano and Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter sampling an Underwood Creek Tributary from an overlook using a sampling pole near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo shows the entirety of the sampling system from afar.
Two scientists sampling an Underwood Creek Tributary from an overlook using a sampling pole near Milwaukee
linkPhysical Scientist James Romano and Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter sampling an Underwood Creek Tributary from an overlook using a sampling pole near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo shows the entirety of the sampling system from afar.
James Romano with microplastic sampling net
James Romano holds a microplastic sampling net at Portage Lake, Minnesota before it is deployed into the lake to collect surface water microplastics.
James Romano holds a microplastic sampling net at Portage Lake, Minnesota before it is deployed into the lake to collect surface water microplastics.
James Romano sampling Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota for microplastics in surface water and benthic sediment.
linkJames Romano sampling Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota for microplastics in surface water and benthic sediment.
James Romano sampling Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota for microplastics in surface water and benthic sediment.
linkJames Romano sampling Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota for microplastics in surface water and benthic sediment.
Underwood Creek at Juneau Boulevard at Elm Grove, Wisconsin looking downstream
Looking downstream at Underwood Creek at Juneau Boulevard at Elm Grove, Wisconsin in early Autumn. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/040870855
Looking downstream at Underwood Creek at Juneau Boulevard at Elm Grove, Wisconsin in early Autumn. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/040870855
Benthic algae growing at Oak Creek at East Drexel Avenue in Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Benthic algae growing at Oak Creek at East Drexel Avenue in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/04087202/
Benthic algae growing at Oak Creek at East Drexel Avenue in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/04087202/
Water sample bottle at Wilson Park Creek in winter
James Romano holds a water sample collected at the end of Wilson Park Creek in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The creek drains into the Kinnickinnic River, which eventually reaches the Milwaukee Estuary and Lake Michigan. Samples there are analyzed for same parameters as all the other sites.
James Romano holds a water sample collected at the end of Wilson Park Creek in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The creek drains into the Kinnickinnic River, which eventually reaches the Milwaukee Estuary and Lake Michigan. Samples there are analyzed for same parameters as all the other sites.
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Integrated Ecosystems Studies Team
The Integrated Ecosystem Studies Team (IES) at the Upper Midwest Water Science Center uses interdisciplinary approaches to investigate characteristics and drivers of water quality and aquatic biology in rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Two scientists prepare equipment for microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee
Physical Scientist James Romano and Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter prepare equipment for a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Physical Scientist James Romano and Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter prepare equipment for a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Three scientists prepare equipment for microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee
Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter, Physical Scientists Kathryn Johncock and James Romano and set up equipment for a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter, Physical Scientists Kathryn Johncock and James Romano and set up equipment for a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Field deployed net containing microplastic debris in Milwaukee
The field deployed net containing debris after pumping 400 gallons of stream water through the microplastic sampling system in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The field deployed net containing debris after pumping 400 gallons of stream water through the microplastic sampling system in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Jar containing water and microplastic debris from a sampling effort in Milwaukee
A sampling jar contains debris found in a sampling net after being rinsed thoroughly during a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At this point the sample is ready to be shipped to the lab for analysis.
A sampling jar contains debris found in a sampling net after being rinsed thoroughly during a microplastics sampling effort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At this point the sample is ready to be shipped to the lab for analysis.
Two scientists sampling an Underwood Creek Tributary from an overlook using a sampling pole near Milwaukee
linkPhysical Scientist James Romano and Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter sampling an Underwood Creek Tributary from an overlook using a sampling pole near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo shows the entirety of the sampling system from afar.
Two scientists sampling an Underwood Creek Tributary from an overlook using a sampling pole near Milwaukee
linkPhysical Scientist James Romano and Hydrologist Hailey Trompeter sampling an Underwood Creek Tributary from an overlook using a sampling pole near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo shows the entirety of the sampling system from afar.
James Romano with microplastic sampling net
James Romano holds a microplastic sampling net at Portage Lake, Minnesota before it is deployed into the lake to collect surface water microplastics.
James Romano holds a microplastic sampling net at Portage Lake, Minnesota before it is deployed into the lake to collect surface water microplastics.
James Romano sampling Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota for microplastics in surface water and benthic sediment.
linkJames Romano sampling Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota for microplastics in surface water and benthic sediment.
James Romano sampling Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota for microplastics in surface water and benthic sediment.
linkJames Romano sampling Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota for microplastics in surface water and benthic sediment.
Underwood Creek at Juneau Boulevard at Elm Grove, Wisconsin looking downstream
Looking downstream at Underwood Creek at Juneau Boulevard at Elm Grove, Wisconsin in early Autumn. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/040870855
Looking downstream at Underwood Creek at Juneau Boulevard at Elm Grove, Wisconsin in early Autumn. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/040870855
Benthic algae growing at Oak Creek at East Drexel Avenue in Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Benthic algae growing at Oak Creek at East Drexel Avenue in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/04087202/
Benthic algae growing at Oak Creek at East Drexel Avenue in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/04087202/
Water sample bottle at Wilson Park Creek in winter
James Romano holds a water sample collected at the end of Wilson Park Creek in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The creek drains into the Kinnickinnic River, which eventually reaches the Milwaukee Estuary and Lake Michigan. Samples there are analyzed for same parameters as all the other sites.
James Romano holds a water sample collected at the end of Wilson Park Creek in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The creek drains into the Kinnickinnic River, which eventually reaches the Milwaukee Estuary and Lake Michigan. Samples there are analyzed for same parameters as all the other sites.