With science centers in 13 states and two territories, the Southeast Region of the United States Geological Survey is comprised of individuals from all across the country who aid in serving the public with invaluable data about the country’s most critical ecological processes.
Linda Debrewer
Linda Debrewer is a USGS Southeast Region Science Advisor and Regional Quality Management Systems (QMS) Manager. Linda also co-leads the USGS Fundamental Science Practices Advisory Council - Scientific Data Guidance Subcommittee.
In these roles, Linda helps set priorities for, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate the USGS Laboratory QMS; develops Bureau and Region science data policy and quality assurance (QA) standards and provides support and ensure compliance; and helps centers identify critical QA issues, develop actionable strategies to resolve the root cause, and evaluate effectiveness.
Professional Experience
Regional Science Advisor/Laboratory QMS Manager, Southeast Region, USGS (2020 – present)
Data Management Coordinator, Water Resources Mission Area, Office of Quality Assurance, USGS (2017-2020)
Groundwater Data Coordinator, Water Resources Mission Area, Office of Groundwater, USGS (2009-2017)
Assistant to the National Water Quality Assessment Program Coordinator, USGS (2004-2009)
Groundwater Specialist - Potomac-Delmarva Study Unit, NAWQA, USGS (2000-2004)
Groundwater Hydrologist – Great and Little Miami River Basin, NAWQA, USGS (1997-2000)
Geologist, Dames and Moore Group (1991-1994)
Education and Certifications
Master of Public Affairs (MPA), Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Master of Science in Environmental Science (MSES), Hydrogeology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Arts, Geology, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA
Professional Geologist License, Indiana
Science and Products
Opportunities to improve alignment with the FAIR Principles for U.S. Geological Survey data
Factors Affecting Spatial and Temporal Variability in Nutrient and Pesticide Concentrations in the Surficial Aquifer on the Delmarva Peninsula
Summary of ground-water-quality data in the Anacostia River watershed, Washington, D.C., September-December 2005
Water Quality in the Delmarva Peninsula, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, 1999-2001
Environmental Setting and Effects on Water Quality in the Great and Little Miami River Basins, Ohio and Indiana
Building a Roadmap for Making Data FAIR in the U.S. Geological Survey
With science centers in 13 states and two territories, the Southeast Region of the United States Geological Survey is comprised of individuals from all across the country who aid in serving the public with invaluable data about the country’s most critical ecological processes.
Science and Products
Opportunities to improve alignment with the FAIR Principles for U.S. Geological Survey data
Factors Affecting Spatial and Temporal Variability in Nutrient and Pesticide Concentrations in the Surficial Aquifer on the Delmarva Peninsula
Summary of ground-water-quality data in the Anacostia River watershed, Washington, D.C., September-December 2005
Water Quality in the Delmarva Peninsula, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, 1999-2001
Environmental Setting and Effects on Water Quality in the Great and Little Miami River Basins, Ohio and Indiana
Building a Roadmap for Making Data FAIR in the U.S. Geological Survey
With science centers in 13 states and two territories, the Southeast Region of the United States Geological Survey is comprised of individuals from all across the country who aid in serving the public with invaluable data about the country’s most critical ecological processes.
With science centers in 13 states and two territories, the Southeast Region of the United States Geological Survey is comprised of individuals from all across the country who aid in serving the public with invaluable data about the country’s most critical ecological processes.