Jonathan Morrison
Jon has extensive experience developing a variety of cooperative water-quality monitoring networks in New England focusing on nutrient and other constituent transport from terrestrial to coastal waters. Jon has conducted numerous watershed water quality studies and published many U.S. Geological Survey reports on nutrient transport and water-quality issues in Connecticut and New England.
Jon currently serves as the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Long Island Sound (LIS) Coordinator serving as the authoritative voice for USGS LIS studies, fostering collaborative relationships with federal, state, tribal, and local agencies to align the scientific capabilities of the USGS. Jon serves as the lead USGS point-of-contact for the LIS and maintains relationships with key partners to ensure stability of the program while implementing the USGS LIS strategy by managing the LIS portfolio, which involves several million dollars of work across multiple Science Centers, project teams, and topical areas.
Professional Experience
U.S. Geological Survey Long Island Sound Program Coordinator 2024 to present
Supervisory Hydrologist, Associate Director Applied Hydrology Branch, U.S. Geological Survey New England Water Science Center 2021 to 2024
Supervisory Hydrologist, Chief Water Quality Section, U.S. Geological Survey New England Water Science Center, 2015 to 2021
Supervisory Hydrologist, Chief U.S. Geological Survey Connecticut Office, 2014 to 2015
Supervisory Hydrologist, Data Chief U.S. Geological Survey Connecticut Office, 2001 to 2014
Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Survey Connecticut Office, 1995 to 2001
Hydrologic Technician, U.S. Geological Survey Connecticut Office, 1987 to 1985
Education and Certifications
Master of Science December 1998. University of Connecticut College of Natural Resources and Engineering, Storrs, CT. Major: Water Resources
Affiliations and Memberships*
Geological Society of Connecticut
Honors and Awards
U.S. Geological Survey Exemplary Service Award 2009
Science and Products
Water resources data, Connecticut, water year 2005 Water resources data, Connecticut, water year 2005
Surface-Water Quality and Nutrient Loads in the Nepaug Reservoir Watershed, Northwestern Connecticut, 1999-2001 Surface-Water Quality and Nutrient Loads in the Nepaug Reservoir Watershed, Northwestern Connecticut, 1999-2001
Water resources data, Connecticut, water year 2004 Water resources data, Connecticut, water year 2004
Hydrogeology of sand and gravel deposits near the Nepaug Reservoir, New Hartford and Burlington, Connecticut Hydrogeology of sand and gravel deposits near the Nepaug Reservoir, New Hartford and Burlington, Connecticut
Water Resources Data, Connecticut, Water Year 1998 Water Resources Data, Connecticut, Water Year 1998
Water Resources Data, Connecticut, Water Year 1997 Water Resources Data, Connecticut, Water Year 1997
Water Resources Data, Connecticut, Water Year 1996 Water Resources Data, Connecticut, Water Year 1996
Water Resources Data, Connecticut, Water Year 1995 Water Resources Data, Connecticut, Water Year 1995
Water resources data, Connecticut, water year 1994 Water resources data, Connecticut, water year 1994
Science and Products
Water resources data, Connecticut, water year 2005 Water resources data, Connecticut, water year 2005
Surface-Water Quality and Nutrient Loads in the Nepaug Reservoir Watershed, Northwestern Connecticut, 1999-2001 Surface-Water Quality and Nutrient Loads in the Nepaug Reservoir Watershed, Northwestern Connecticut, 1999-2001
Water resources data, Connecticut, water year 2004 Water resources data, Connecticut, water year 2004
Hydrogeology of sand and gravel deposits near the Nepaug Reservoir, New Hartford and Burlington, Connecticut Hydrogeology of sand and gravel deposits near the Nepaug Reservoir, New Hartford and Burlington, Connecticut
Water Resources Data, Connecticut, Water Year 1998 Water Resources Data, Connecticut, Water Year 1998
Water Resources Data, Connecticut, Water Year 1997 Water Resources Data, Connecticut, Water Year 1997
Water Resources Data, Connecticut, Water Year 1996 Water Resources Data, Connecticut, Water Year 1996
Water Resources Data, Connecticut, Water Year 1995 Water Resources Data, Connecticut, Water Year 1995
Water resources data, Connecticut, water year 1994 Water resources data, Connecticut, water year 1994
*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