Jena Huntington
Jena Huntington is the Studies Chief in the Northern Nevada Hydrologic Studies Unit.
Jena Huntington started her hydrology career with the U.S. Geological Survey constructing and calibrating groundwater models. Her work since has included basin water budgets, groundwater flow, evapotranspiration, geothermal and basin-fill aquifer connectivity, groundwater quality at the local, basin, and regional scales, and localized surface water quality. Jena's experience sampling groundwater quality has lead her to join the national groundwater quality instructors team where she helps teach water quality field methods.
Media Highlights
- Nevada Wells Test Positive for Polonium: Geotimes Article
- Nevada Division of Forestry works to eliminate wildfire risk: Nevada Appeal Article
- Agencies Prepare Forest to Withstand Wildfire: 2News TV Interview
Professional Experience
2006 - Present: Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Carson City, NV
2005 - 2006: SCEP student, U.S. Geological Survey, Carson City, NV
2003 - 2005: Research Assistant, University of Nevada, Reno
Education and Certifications
M.S. in Hydrogeology, University of Nevada, Reno, 2006
B.S. in Geoscience, Northland College, 2003
Affiliations and Memberships*
National Groundwater Association (NGWA)
American Geophysical Association (AGU)
Nevada Water Resources Association (NWRA), Board Member 2016 - Present
Science and Products
Basis for technical guidance to evaluate evapotranspiration covers
Evapotranspiration covers at uranium mill tailings sites
Early warning pesticide monitoring in Nevada’s surface waters
Discharge, sediment, and water chemistry in Clear Creek, western Nevada, water years 2013–16
Budgets and chemical characterization of groundwater for the Diamond Valley flow system, central Nevada, 2011–12
Discharge, suspended sediment, bedload, and water quality in Clear Creek, western Nevada, water years 2010-12
Hydrogeologic framework and occurrence, movement, and chemical characterization of groundwater in Dixie Valley, west-central Nevada
Groundwater discharge by evapotranspiration, Dixie Valley, west-central Nevada, March 2009-September 2011
Predicted nitrate and arsenic concentrations in basin-fill aquifers of the Southwestern United States
Effects of natural and human factors on groundwater quality of basin-fill aquifers in the southwestern United States: Conceptual models for selected contaminants
Conceptual understanding and groundwater quality of selected basin-fill aquifers in the Southwestern United States
Southwest principal aquifers regional ground-water quality assessment
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.
Lake Tahoe Water Quality Shorezone Monitoring
Development of landscape variables to inform models of meadow vulnerabilities and adaptation under changing climate
National Water-Quality Program Studies in Nevada
Science in the Truckee River Basin
Water Resources of the Upper Humboldt River Basin
Science in the Carson River Basin
Budgets and Chemical Characterization of Groundwater for the Diamond Valley Flow System, Central Nevada
Chemical Quality of Water Deliveries to Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada
Hydraulic Characterization of Aquifers near Long Canyon, Nevada
Effects of Groundwater Withdrawals, Tracy Segment
Monitoring Sediment and Water Quality in Clear Creek
Maps of estimated nitrate and arsenic concentrations in basin-fill aquifers of the southwestern United States
Science and Products
Basis for technical guidance to evaluate evapotranspiration covers
Evapotranspiration covers at uranium mill tailings sites
Early warning pesticide monitoring in Nevada’s surface waters
Discharge, sediment, and water chemistry in Clear Creek, western Nevada, water years 2013–16
Budgets and chemical characterization of groundwater for the Diamond Valley flow system, central Nevada, 2011–12
Discharge, suspended sediment, bedload, and water quality in Clear Creek, western Nevada, water years 2010-12
Hydrogeologic framework and occurrence, movement, and chemical characterization of groundwater in Dixie Valley, west-central Nevada
Groundwater discharge by evapotranspiration, Dixie Valley, west-central Nevada, March 2009-September 2011
Predicted nitrate and arsenic concentrations in basin-fill aquifers of the Southwestern United States
Effects of natural and human factors on groundwater quality of basin-fill aquifers in the southwestern United States: Conceptual models for selected contaminants
Conceptual understanding and groundwater quality of selected basin-fill aquifers in the Southwestern United States
Southwest principal aquifers regional ground-water quality assessment
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.
Lake Tahoe Water Quality Shorezone Monitoring
Development of landscape variables to inform models of meadow vulnerabilities and adaptation under changing climate
National Water-Quality Program Studies in Nevada
Science in the Truckee River Basin
Water Resources of the Upper Humboldt River Basin
Science in the Carson River Basin
Budgets and Chemical Characterization of Groundwater for the Diamond Valley Flow System, Central Nevada
Chemical Quality of Water Deliveries to Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada
Hydraulic Characterization of Aquifers near Long Canyon, Nevada
Effects of Groundwater Withdrawals, Tracy Segment
Monitoring Sediment and Water Quality in Clear Creek
Maps of estimated nitrate and arsenic concentrations in basin-fill aquifers of the southwestern United States
*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