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Jason C McVay

Jason McVay is a Supervisory Biologist with the USGS, Central Midwest Water Science Center in Iowa City, Iowa.

Jason is currently the Field Office Chief of the Iowa City, IA field unit. Since Joining the USGS Jason been involved with many different projects including: lake and river bathymetry, ecological sampling for national programs such as NEET, CERCUS, and NWQP, along with local ecological sampling projects. He has been involved with several data collection advisory committees including the former Central Region Advisory Committee for Data (CRACD) and the Hydroacoustic Work Group (HaWG). Jason’s current work focuses on supporting staff with efficiently collecting and providing high quality hydrologic data to emergency managers, federal, state and local agencies as well as the general public.

Professional Experience

  • 2011 to present, Supervisory Biologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Central Midwest Water Science Center

  • 1998 to 2011, Biologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Central Midwest Water Science Center

  • 1995 to 1998, Fish Technician, Montana Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks.

Education and Certifications

  • B.S.,  Biology Fish and Wildlife Management, Montana State University, 1996

  • A.A., Liberal Arts, Kirkwood Community College, 1992

Honors and Awards

  • 2014 USGS Excellence in Leadership Group Award - Member of the USGS Hydroacoustic Working Group

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Evaluation of the Ott Hydromet Qliner for measuring discharge in laboratory and field conditions

The U.S. Geological Survey, in collaboration with the University of Iowa IIHR – Hydroscience and Engineering, evaluated the use of the Ott Hydromet Qliner using laboratory flume tests along with field validation tests. Analysis of the flume testing indicates the velocities measured by the Qliner at a 40-second exposure time results in higher dispersion of velocities from the mean velocity of data
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Water Resources Mission Area, Central Midwest Water Science Center

Water-Quality and Biological Assessment of the Iowa River and Tributaries Within and Contiguous to the Meskwaki Settlement of the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, 2006-07

In cooperation with the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa (Meskwaki Nation), the U.S. Geological Survey conducted a 2-year baseline assessment of the chemical and biological quality of streams within the Meskwaki Settlement in central Iowa. The Meskwaki Nation is a federally recognized tribe that wishes to establish water-quality standards to safeguard the integrity of surface waters an
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Gregory R. Littin, Jason C. McVay
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Water Resources Mission Area, Central Midwest Water Science Center

Bathymetric mapping, sediment quality, and water quality of Lake Delhi, Iowa, 2001-02

Lake Delhi was formed in 1929 when the Interstate Power Company dammed the Maquoketa River near Delhi, Iowa, for generation of hydroelectric power. The resulting 450-acre lake became a popular area in eastern Iowa for boating, swimming, and fishing. Hydroelectric power generation ended in 1973, and lakeside residents purchased the dam to maintain the recreational opportunities of the lake. Increas
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Douglas J. Schnoebelen, Jason C. McVay, Kimberlee K. Barnes, Kent Becher
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Flood Information at Selected Bridge and Culvert Sites

The USGS systematically collects all types of water data to better manage the water resources in each state.
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Central Midwest Water Science Center
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Flood Information at Selected Bridge and Culvert Sites

The USGS systematically collects all types of water data to better manage the water resources in each state.
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USGS Crews Continue to Measure Flooding in Eastern Iowa

USGS Crews Continue to Measure Flooding in Eastern Iowa

Reporters: Do you want to accompany a USGS field crew as they measure flooding? Please contact Jason McVay at 319-430-6962.

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USGS Crews Measure Flooding in Northeast Iowa

USGS Crews Measure Flooding in Northeast Iowa

Reporters: Do you want to accompany a USGS field crew as they measure flooding? Please contact Jason McVay at 319-430-6962.

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