Maura is a Hydrologist at the Columbia Environmental Research Center.
Maura has worked for the U.S. Geological Survey Columbia Environmental Research Center since 2018. Her research with the River Studies Branch focuses on the geomorphology of both large and small rivers, and addresses questions about the physical dynamics of aquatic habitats. Her work incorporates hydroacoustic mapping, hydrodynamic modeling, GIS, remote sensing, and novel techniques in sediment transport monitoring.
Education and Certifications
M.S. in Earth Sciences, Dartmouth College, 2018
B.A. in Geology, Oberlin College, 2012
Science and Products
Hydraulics of freshwater mussel habitat in select reaches of the Big River, Missouri
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Physical Stream Dynamics and Native Mussel Habitats
Hydraulic measurements from select reaches of the Big River, Missouri
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Hydraulics of freshwater mussel habitat in select reaches of the Big River, Missouri
The Big River is a tributary to the Meramec River in south-central Missouri. It drains an area that has been historically one of the largest lead producers in the world, and associated mine wastes have contaminated sediments in much of the river corridor. This study investigated hydraulic conditions in four study reaches to evaluate the potential contribution of physical habitat dynamics to mechanNon-USGS Publications**
Roberts, M.O., Renshaw, C.E., Magilligan, F.J., and Dade, W.B., 2020, Field Measurement of the Probability of Coarse-Grained Sediment Entrainment in Natural Rivers: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, v. 146, no. 4, p. 04020024. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001694
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
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Physical Stream Dynamics and Native Mussel Habitats
Freshwater mussel conservation efforts depend on identifying habitat characteristics that are suitable for mussel reintroduction and restoration. CERC scientists are conducting research to understand how physical habitat dynamics affect the distribution of mussels and suitable habitat in streams and rivers. - Data
Hydraulic measurements from select reaches of the Big River, Missouri
This data release contains river bed surface grain size measurements, water-surface elevation measurements, and digital elevation models (DEMs) for select reaches of the Big River, Missouri. These data were collected in support of research assessing the hydraulic conditions of freshwater mussel habitat in the Big River. The individual metadata associated with each data type describe the process st