Joshua M Gonzales
Joshua Gonzales is a hydrologist at the Nevada Water Science Center in Boulder City, Nevada.
Joshua Gonzales has been with the center since 2023. His primary research includes studying evaporation from Lower Colorado River reservoirs such as Lake Mead and monitoring groundwater levels in southern Nevada.
Professional Experience
Hydrologist, USGS, Nevada Water Science Center, 2023 to present
Intern Physical Scientist, Coronado National Memorial, 2020-2021
Student Intern, Arizona Department of Water Resources, 2016
Education and Certifications
M.S. in Earth and Environmental Sciences emphasis in Geomorphology, Lehigh University, 2019
B.S. in Earth and Space Exploration emphasis in Geology, Arizona State University, 2017
Science and Products
Amargosa Integrated Monitoring Network
The National Park Service, Nye County, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and USGS Nevada Water Science Center (NVWSC) have established a water-level and spring discharge monitoring network in the southern Amargosa Desert to identify long-term trends and monitor potential impacts of activities on groundwater resources. The Amargosa Integrated Monitoring Network (AIMN) continues the long-term...
Water depth fluctuations and water chemistry in five ephemeral rock pools (tinajas), Clark County, Nevada, 2021–23 Water depth fluctuations and water chemistry in five ephemeral rock pools (tinajas), Clark County, Nevada, 2021–23
Southern Nevada is characterized by an arid climate with limited perennial water resources. In this environment, rock pools (tinajas) are both a habitat and drinking water source for wildlife. In this reconnaissance-level project, the U.S. Geological Survey studied the water depth and water chemistry at five tinajas in Clark County, Nevada. The tinaja sites in this study are...
Authors
Joshua M. Gonzales, Katherine J. Earp
Using citizen scientists to collect oxygen and hydrogen isotope data in southern Nevada Using citizen scientists to collect oxygen and hydrogen isotope data in southern Nevada
Authors
Joshua M. Gonzales, Katherine J. Earp, Sade K. Cromratie Clemons
Science and Products
Amargosa Integrated Monitoring Network
The National Park Service, Nye County, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and USGS Nevada Water Science Center (NVWSC) have established a water-level and spring discharge monitoring network in the southern Amargosa Desert to identify long-term trends and monitor potential impacts of activities on groundwater resources. The Amargosa Integrated Monitoring Network (AIMN) continues the long-term...
Water depth fluctuations and water chemistry in five ephemeral rock pools (tinajas), Clark County, Nevada, 2021–23 Water depth fluctuations and water chemistry in five ephemeral rock pools (tinajas), Clark County, Nevada, 2021–23
Southern Nevada is characterized by an arid climate with limited perennial water resources. In this environment, rock pools (tinajas) are both a habitat and drinking water source for wildlife. In this reconnaissance-level project, the U.S. Geological Survey studied the water depth and water chemistry at five tinajas in Clark County, Nevada. The tinaja sites in this study are...
Authors
Joshua M. Gonzales, Katherine J. Earp
Using citizen scientists to collect oxygen and hydrogen isotope data in southern Nevada Using citizen scientists to collect oxygen and hydrogen isotope data in southern Nevada
Authors
Joshua M. Gonzales, Katherine J. Earp, Sade K. Cromratie Clemons