Photo taken after measuring the streamflow volume on the South Fork McKenzie River, above Cougar Reservoir.
Lisa Hoaks
(she/her)I am the Public Affairs Specialist for the USGS Oregon Water Science Center.
I started with Oregon Water Science Center in January 2017 as a field assistant. I was totally "green" to USGS and with a lot of patience from my peers was trained up as a hydrologic technician. For several years I operated 11 stream flow and water quality gages around Springfield, Oregon. I also maintained water quality gages in the Santiam basin.
Since 2022 I have been combining my passion for words and writing with science communication. I really enjoyed working with regional leadership developing content for the Northwest/Pacific Island Region's Science and Products Mapper. I look forward to continuing to help the region and Oregon Water Science Center with website content creation and outreach needs.
Professional Experience
USGS, Public Affairs Specialist, May 2023 - present
USGS, Web Content Manager, June 2022 - present
USGS, Hydrologic Technician, USGS, January 2017 - May 2023
Hydrologic Technician, Idaho Bureau of Laboratories, seasonal position for well water quality monitoring program, 2016
Hydrogeology Intern, Idaho Department of Water Resources, Fall semester 2015
Education and Certifications
B.S. Geoscience with Hydrology emphasis, Boise State University, 2016
Science and Products
Groundwater Availability in Oregon
Photo taken after measuring the streamflow volume on the South Fork McKenzie River, above Cougar Reservoir.
Lisa Hoaks and Carrie Boudreau ran an exhibit booth at the 2024 Children's Clean Water Festival. They presented an introduction to the Water Cycle with an interactive matching game along with a look at the USGS Streamer app to see where nearby rivers flow.
Lisa Hoaks and Carrie Boudreau ran an exhibit booth at the 2024 Children's Clean Water Festival. They presented an introduction to the Water Cycle with an interactive matching game along with a look at the USGS Streamer app to see where nearby rivers flow.
Photo taken by Lisa Hoaks while she measured the streamflow of Fall Creek from the cableway. Looking downstream towards Unity Covered Bridge.
Photo taken by Lisa Hoaks while she measured the streamflow of Fall Creek from the cableway. Looking downstream towards Unity Covered Bridge.
Looking upstream at Mckenzie River about 0.25 miles below Sahalie Falls. OWRSC has many stream gages in this area to help out EWEB cooperators.
Looking upstream at Mckenzie River about 0.25 miles below Sahalie Falls. OWRSC has many stream gages in this area to help out EWEB cooperators.
Science and Products
Groundwater Availability in Oregon
Photo taken after measuring the streamflow volume on the South Fork McKenzie River, above Cougar Reservoir.
Photo taken after measuring the streamflow volume on the South Fork McKenzie River, above Cougar Reservoir.
Lisa Hoaks and Carrie Boudreau ran an exhibit booth at the 2024 Children's Clean Water Festival. They presented an introduction to the Water Cycle with an interactive matching game along with a look at the USGS Streamer app to see where nearby rivers flow.
Lisa Hoaks and Carrie Boudreau ran an exhibit booth at the 2024 Children's Clean Water Festival. They presented an introduction to the Water Cycle with an interactive matching game along with a look at the USGS Streamer app to see where nearby rivers flow.
Photo taken by Lisa Hoaks while she measured the streamflow of Fall Creek from the cableway. Looking downstream towards Unity Covered Bridge.
Photo taken by Lisa Hoaks while she measured the streamflow of Fall Creek from the cableway. Looking downstream towards Unity Covered Bridge.
Looking upstream at Mckenzie River about 0.25 miles below Sahalie Falls. OWRSC has many stream gages in this area to help out EWEB cooperators.
Looking upstream at Mckenzie River about 0.25 miles below Sahalie Falls. OWRSC has many stream gages in this area to help out EWEB cooperators.