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Maura Roberts

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

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 mechan
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Ecosystems, Columbia Environmental Research Center

Non-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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Hydrologic technician Brian Anderson prepares to launch the Z-boat on the Current River

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.
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Ecosystems, Species Management Research Program, Columbia Environmental Research Center
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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.
Learn More

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
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Columbia Environmental Research Center

Science and Products

  • Publications

    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 mechan
    By
    Ecosystems, Columbia Environmental Research Center

    Non-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.

  • Science
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    Hydrologic technician Brian Anderson prepares to launch the Z-boat on the Current River

    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.
    By
    Ecosystems, Species Management Research Program, Columbia Environmental Research Center
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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.
    Learn More
  • 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
    By
    Columbia Environmental Research Center