Researcher using an advanced acoustic instrument to collect river velocity data. The river velocity data is used to calibrate and validate hydraulic models.
Karen Bartelt
Karen Bartelt is a hydrologist at the USGS Oregon Water Science Center.
Karen Bartelt is a Hydrologist with the Geomorphology Team at the Oregon Water Science Center in Portland, OR. Karen joined the USGS in February, 2022. Her work with USGS has mostly focused on hydraulic and habitat modeling in the Willamette River Basin. Karen's skills and experience include geospatial analysis, conducting field studies, and data analysis/visualization.
Professional Experience
Floodplain Scientist, Four Peaks Environmental Science & Data Solutions, 2021-2022
Project Administrator, SWCA Environmental Consulting, 2017-2018
Natural Resource Technician, US Forest Service, 2016-2017
Education and Certifications
University of Northern Arizona, B.S. in Biology, 2013
Utah State University, M.S. in Watershed Sciences, 2021
Science and Products
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.
Digital elevation model and single beam sonar data from the McKenzie River, Oregon, 2021
Researcher using an advanced acoustic instrument to collect river velocity data. The river velocity data is used to calibrate and validate hydraulic models.
Science and Products
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.
Digital elevation model and single beam sonar data from the McKenzie River, Oregon, 2021
Researcher using an advanced acoustic instrument to collect river velocity data. The river velocity data is used to calibrate and validate hydraulic models.
Researcher using an advanced acoustic instrument to collect river velocity data. The river velocity data is used to calibrate and validate hydraulic models.