Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
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.
A sequence of satellite imagery of Summer Lake in southern Oregon from May 2024 – July 2024. Starting in May the lake is full and a deep-blue color. As the sequence of satellite images progresses through the summer the lake shrinks dramatically as water evaporates. By July the lake has dried out completely and only some marshlands remain.
A sequence of satellite imagery of Summer Lake in southern Oregon from May 2024 – July 2024. Starting in May the lake is full and a deep-blue color. As the sequence of satellite images progresses through the summer the lake shrinks dramatically as water evaporates. By July the lake has dried out completely and only some marshlands remain.
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.
Fall Creek above Tiller Creek near Lowell (14150250). The U.S. Geological Survey monitors monitors water level, water temperature and air temperature at this location.
Fall Creek above Tiller Creek near Lowell (14150250). The U.S. Geological Survey monitors monitors water level, water temperature and air temperature at this location.
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.
A sequence of satellite imagery of Summer Lake in southern Oregon from May 2024 – July 2024. Starting in May the lake is full and a deep-blue color. As the sequence of satellite images progresses through the summer the lake shrinks dramatically as water evaporates. By July the lake has dried out completely and only some marshlands remain.
A sequence of satellite imagery of Summer Lake in southern Oregon from May 2024 – July 2024. Starting in May the lake is full and a deep-blue color. As the sequence of satellite images progresses through the summer the lake shrinks dramatically as water evaporates. By July the lake has dried out completely and only some marshlands remain.
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.
Fall Creek above Tiller Creek near Lowell (14150250). The U.S. Geological Survey monitors monitors water level, water temperature and air temperature at this location.
Fall Creek above Tiller Creek near Lowell (14150250). The U.S. Geological Survey monitors monitors water level, water temperature and air temperature at this location.
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.
