Kenneth D Skinner
Kenneth Skinner is a hydrologist with the USGS Idaho Water Science Center in Boise, Idaho.
Kenneth’s current research focuses on nutrients in groundwater and surface water. Specifically, he evaluates nutrient trends in groundwater and point-source nutrient loads in streams. Kenneth also develops surrogate models to determine continuous real-time nutrient concentrations in springs to aid in managing endangered and threatened species. Other research includes groundwater source-water assessments for public supply drinking water systems and modeling water use by thermoelectric power plants.
Professional Experience
Hydrologist, USGS Idaho Water Science Center , Boise, ID, May 1993 – Present.
Education and Certifications
M.S. Environmental Science, 2005, University of Idaho
B.S. Geophysics and Geology, 1996, Boise State University
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Evaluation of LiDAR-acquired bathymetric and topographic data accuracy in various hydrogeomorphic settings in the Deadwood and South Fork Boise Rivers, West-Central Idaho, 2007
High-quality elevation data in riverine environments are important for fisheries management applications and the accuracy of such data needs to be determined for its proper application. The Experimental Advanced Airborne Research LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)-or EAARL-system was used to obtain topographic and bathymetric data along the Deadwood and South Fork Boise Rivers in west-central Ida
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Kenneth D. Skinner
Evaluation of LiDAR-Acquired Bathymetric and Topographic Data Accuracy in Various Hydrogeomorphic Settings in the Lower Boise River, Southwestern Idaho, 2007
Elevation data in riverine environments can be used in various applications for which different levels of accuracy are required. The Experimental Advanced Airborne Research LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) - or EAARL - system was used to obtain topographic and bathymetric data along the lower Boise River, southwestern Idaho, for use in hydraulic and habitat modeling. The EAARL data were post-pr
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Kenneth D. Skinner
Estimating Locations of Perennial Streams in Idaho Using a Generalized Least-Squares Regression Model of 7-Day, 2-Year Low Flows
Many State and Federal agencies use information regarding the locations of streams having intermittent or perennial flow when making management and regulatory decisions. For example, the application of some Idaho water quality standards depends on whether streams are intermittent. Idaho Administrative Code defines an intermittent stream as one having a 7-day, 2-year low flow (7Q2) less than 0.1 ft
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Molly S. Wood, Alan Rea, Kenneth D. Skinner, Jon Hortness
Estimated Perennial Streams of Idaho and Related Geospatial Datasets
The perennial or intermittent status of a stream has bearing on many regulatory requirements. Because of changing technologies over time, cartographic representation of perennial/intermittent status of streams on U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps is not always accurate and (or) consistent from one map sheet to another. Idaho Administrative Code defines an intermittent stream as one ha
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Alan Rea, Kenneth D. Skinner
Water-resource trends and comparisons between partial-development and October 2006 hydrologic conditions, Wood River Valley, south-central Idaho
This report analyzes trends in ground-water and surface-water data, documents 2006 hydrologic conditions, and compares 2006 and historic ground-water data of the Wood River Valley of south-central Idaho. The Wood River Valley extends from Galena Summit southward to the Timmerman Hills. It is comprised of a single unconfined aquifer and an underlying confined aquifer present south of Baseline Road
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Kenneth D. Skinner, James R. Bartolino, Andrew W. Tranmer
A graphical modeling tool for evaluating nitrogen loading to and nitrate transport in ground water in the mid-Snake region, south-central Idaho
A flow and transport model was created with a graphical user interface to simplify the evaluation of nitrogen loading and nitrate transport in the mid-Snake region in south-central Idaho. This model and interface package, the Snake River Nitrate Scenario Simulator, uses the U.S. Geological Survey's MODFLOW 2000 and MOC3D models. The interface, which is enabled for use with geographic information s
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David W. Clark, Kenneth D. Skinner, David W. Pollock
Estimating streambed seepage using heat as a tracer on the lower Boise River, Canyon County, Idaho
No abstract available.
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Kenneth D. Skinner
Probability of detecting elevated concentrations of nitrate in ground water in a six-county area of south-central Idaho
A probability map constructed for this study
identified several areas in a six-county region of
south-central Idaho with high probabilities of
detecting elevated concentrations (greater than
2 milligrams per liter) of nitrate. An increasing
proportion of Idaho’s ground water being used
for drinking water and large increases in the inputs
of nitrogen to ground water in Cassia, Gooding,
Jerome, Linc
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Kenneth D. Skinner, Mary M. Donato
Evaluation of macroinvertebrate assemblages in Idaho rivers using multimetric and multivariate techniques, 1996-98
Macroinvertebrate assemblages and environmental
variables were evaluated as part of the Idaho
statewide surface-water quality monitoring program
during 1996–98. Two assessment approaches were
used to evaluate the macroinvertebrate data collected
from Idaho rivers—biological metrics and
multivariate statistical analyses. A total of 247 macroinvertebrate
taxa were identified in semiquantitative
riff
Authors
Terry M. Maret, Dorene E. MacCoy, Kenneth D. Skinner, Susan E. Moore, Ivalou O'Dell
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Evaluation of LiDAR-acquired bathymetric and topographic data accuracy in various hydrogeomorphic settings in the Deadwood and South Fork Boise Rivers, West-Central Idaho, 2007
High-quality elevation data in riverine environments are important for fisheries management applications and the accuracy of such data needs to be determined for its proper application. The Experimental Advanced Airborne Research LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)-or EAARL-system was used to obtain topographic and bathymetric data along the Deadwood and South Fork Boise Rivers in west-central IdaAuthorsKenneth D. SkinnerEvaluation of LiDAR-Acquired Bathymetric and Topographic Data Accuracy in Various Hydrogeomorphic Settings in the Lower Boise River, Southwestern Idaho, 2007
Elevation data in riverine environments can be used in various applications for which different levels of accuracy are required. The Experimental Advanced Airborne Research LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) - or EAARL - system was used to obtain topographic and bathymetric data along the lower Boise River, southwestern Idaho, for use in hydraulic and habitat modeling. The EAARL data were post-prAuthorsKenneth D. SkinnerEstimating Locations of Perennial Streams in Idaho Using a Generalized Least-Squares Regression Model of 7-Day, 2-Year Low Flows
Many State and Federal agencies use information regarding the locations of streams having intermittent or perennial flow when making management and regulatory decisions. For example, the application of some Idaho water quality standards depends on whether streams are intermittent. Idaho Administrative Code defines an intermittent stream as one having a 7-day, 2-year low flow (7Q2) less than 0.1 ftAuthorsMolly S. Wood, Alan Rea, Kenneth D. Skinner, Jon HortnessEstimated Perennial Streams of Idaho and Related Geospatial Datasets
The perennial or intermittent status of a stream has bearing on many regulatory requirements. Because of changing technologies over time, cartographic representation of perennial/intermittent status of streams on U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps is not always accurate and (or) consistent from one map sheet to another. Idaho Administrative Code defines an intermittent stream as one haAuthorsAlan Rea, Kenneth D. SkinnerWater-resource trends and comparisons between partial-development and October 2006 hydrologic conditions, Wood River Valley, south-central Idaho
This report analyzes trends in ground-water and surface-water data, documents 2006 hydrologic conditions, and compares 2006 and historic ground-water data of the Wood River Valley of south-central Idaho. The Wood River Valley extends from Galena Summit southward to the Timmerman Hills. It is comprised of a single unconfined aquifer and an underlying confined aquifer present south of Baseline RoadAuthorsKenneth D. Skinner, James R. Bartolino, Andrew W. TranmerA graphical modeling tool for evaluating nitrogen loading to and nitrate transport in ground water in the mid-Snake region, south-central Idaho
A flow and transport model was created with a graphical user interface to simplify the evaluation of nitrogen loading and nitrate transport in the mid-Snake region in south-central Idaho. This model and interface package, the Snake River Nitrate Scenario Simulator, uses the U.S. Geological Survey's MODFLOW 2000 and MOC3D models. The interface, which is enabled for use with geographic information sAuthorsDavid W. Clark, Kenneth D. Skinner, David W. PollockEstimating streambed seepage using heat as a tracer on the lower Boise River, Canyon County, Idaho
No abstract available.AuthorsKenneth D. SkinnerProbability of detecting elevated concentrations of nitrate in ground water in a six-county area of south-central Idaho
A probability map constructed for this study identified several areas in a six-county region of south-central Idaho with high probabilities of detecting elevated concentrations (greater than 2 milligrams per liter) of nitrate. An increasing proportion of Idaho’s ground water being used for drinking water and large increases in the inputs of nitrogen to ground water in Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, LincAuthorsKenneth D. Skinner, Mary M. DonatoEvaluation of macroinvertebrate assemblages in Idaho rivers using multimetric and multivariate techniques, 1996-98
Macroinvertebrate assemblages and environmental variables were evaluated as part of the Idaho statewide surface-water quality monitoring program during 1996–98. Two assessment approaches were used to evaluate the macroinvertebrate data collected from Idaho rivers—biological metrics and multivariate statistical analyses. A total of 247 macroinvertebrate taxa were identified in semiquantitative riffAuthorsTerry M. Maret, Dorene E. MacCoy, Kenneth D. Skinner, Susan E. Moore, Ivalou O'Dell - Software
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