Kyle R Raimer
Kyle is Hydrologic Technician with the USGS Colorado Water Science Center, Western Colorado Office, in Durango, CO.
Kyle started his career with the US Geological Survey as a Hydrologic Technician with the Upper Midwest Water Science Center. In 2016, he moved to Southwest Colorado and joined the Colorado Water Science center in Durango. He has worked for many years as a multi-disciplined hydrologic technician, focusing on computing discharge and continuous water quality records, operating and maintaining streamgages, surveying, measuring discharge and streamflow, and continuous water quality monitoring. He continues to prioritize producing high quality water data for cooperators, agencies, and the public to effectively manage water resources. Currently, his work specializes in surface water records approvals, audits, and records management.
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Gold King Mine release (2015): USGS water-quality data and activities
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Gold King Mine release (2015): USGS water-quality data and activities
On August 5, 2015, U.S. EPA was conducting an investigation of the Gold King Mine near Silverton, Colorado. While excavating as part of the investigation, water began leaking from the mine tunnel, and about three million gallons of water and sediment were released into Cement Creek, a tributary of the Animas River. The USGS provided pre- and post-release water-quality and streamflow data from...