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
Hydrologic and Water-Quality Responses in Shallow Ground Water Receiving Stormwater Runoff and Potential Transport of Contaminants to Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada, 2005-07
Hydrogeologic settings and ground-water flow simulations for regional studies of the Transport of Anthropogenic and Natural Contaminants to public-supply wells - Studies begun in 2001
The Effectiveness of Cattlemans Detention Basin, South Lake Tahoe, California
Changes in ground-water flow and chemistry after completion of Cattlemans detention basin, south Lake Tahoe, California -- November 2001 to November 2003
Hydraulic conductivity of near-surface alluvium in the vicinity of Cattlemans Detention Basin, South Lake Tahoe, California
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
Hydrologic and Water-Quality Responses in Shallow Ground Water Receiving Stormwater Runoff and Potential Transport of Contaminants to Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada, 2005-07
Hydrogeologic settings and ground-water flow simulations for regional studies of the Transport of Anthropogenic and Natural Contaminants to public-supply wells - Studies begun in 2001
The Effectiveness of Cattlemans Detention Basin, South Lake Tahoe, California
Changes in ground-water flow and chemistry after completion of Cattlemans detention basin, south Lake Tahoe, California -- November 2001 to November 2003
Hydraulic conductivity of near-surface alluvium in the vicinity of Cattlemans Detention Basin, South Lake Tahoe, California
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.
*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