Michael F Meyer, PhD
Dr. Michael F Meyer is a Research Ecologist and Limnologist in the Oregon Water Science Center.
Michael Meyer works in the Oregon Water Science Center's Ecology Team to develop novel datasets and interpretive pieces that help the aquatic sciences fully take advantage of the wealth of publicly available environmental data. In particular, Michael uses his training in limnology and aquatic ecology to help expand remote sensing of water quality studies beyond individual constituents and into a whole-ecosystem space. Michael’s main research themes include: (1) understanding shifts in lake trophic state at continental and decadal scales, (2) creating dynamic datasets that allow for immediate access to remotely sensed water quality data, (3) data harmonization of in situ collection with remote sensing imagery. Michael also serves as an Associate Editor for Limnology & Oceanography – Bulletin and is a founding member of the Community for Data Science and Open Science in the Aquatic Sciences (DSOS).
Professional Experience
2025 - present: Research Ecologist / Limnologist, Oregon Water Science Center
2021 – present: Affiliated Researcher, Center for Limnology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
2021 – present: Affiliated Researcher, Colorado State University
2021 – 2025: Mendenhall Postdoctoral Fellow, Observing Systems Division
2015-2020: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, Washington State University
2014 – 2015: Research/Study Fulbright Fellow, Irkutsk State University
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Washington State University, 2021
B.S., Biology, Saint Louis University, 2014
B.A. Russian Studies, Saint Louis University, 2014
B.A. International Studies, Saint Louis University, 2014
Affiliations and Memberships*
Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography
Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network
American Geophysical Union
Community for Data Science and Open Science in the Aquatic Sciences
Honors and Awards
U.S. Geological Survey Mendenhall Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2021-2025
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, 2015 – 2020
Washington State University Robert Lane Scholarship, 2015-2021
Fulbright Research/Study Scholarship, 2014-2015
U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholarship, 2014
Outstanding Student for Modern and Classical Languages, Saint Louis University, 2014
U.S. Department of Education Biotechnology Exchange, 2013
Abstracts and Presentations
Meyer, M. F., S. Topp, T. V. King, and others. 2023. National-scale, remotely sensed lake trophic state, 1984-2020. 2023: ASLO-SS012
Meyer, M., M. Brousil, V. Salvatore, X. Yang, A. Cramer, and S. Hampton. 2021. Global Lake area, Climate, and Population (GLCP) Dataset: Extending the GLCP to include ice, snow, and radiation-related climate variables. 2021: H41G-02.
Science and Products
Glyphosate and its degradation product AMPA occur frequently and widely in U.S. soils, surface water, groundwater, and precipitation Glyphosate and its degradation product AMPA occur frequently and widely in U.S. soils, surface water, groundwater, and precipitation
Characterization of polyoxyethylene tallow amine surfactants in technical mixtures and glyphosate formulations using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography and triple quadrupole mass spectrometry Characterization of polyoxyethylene tallow amine surfactants in technical mixtures and glyphosate formulations using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography and triple quadrupole mass spectrometry
Mycotoxins: diffuse and point source contributions of natural contaminants of emerging concern to streams Mycotoxins: diffuse and point source contributions of natural contaminants of emerging concern to streams
Occurrence of fungicides and other pesticides in surface water, groundwater, and sediment from three targeted-use areas in the United States, 2009 Occurrence of fungicides and other pesticides in surface water, groundwater, and sediment from three targeted-use areas in the United States, 2009
Bioassay of estrogenicity and chemical analyses of estrogens in streams across the United States associated with livestock operations Bioassay of estrogenicity and chemical analyses of estrogens in streams across the United States associated with livestock operations
Occurrence and partitioning of antibiotic compounds found in the water column and bottom sediments from a stream receiving two wastewater treatment plant effluents in northern New Jersey, 2008. Occurrence and partitioning of antibiotic compounds found in the water column and bottom sediments from a stream receiving two wastewater treatment plant effluents in northern New Jersey, 2008.
Chemical contaminants in water and sediment near fish nesting sites in the Potomac River basin: determining potential exposures to smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) Chemical contaminants in water and sediment near fish nesting sites in the Potomac River basin: determining potential exposures to smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu)
Historic distribution of Common Loons in Wisconsin in relation to changes in lake characteristics and surrounding land use Historic distribution of Common Loons in Wisconsin in relation to changes in lake characteristics and surrounding land use
Comprehensive assessment of hormones, phytoestrogens, and estrogenic activity in an anaerobic swine waste lagoon Comprehensive assessment of hormones, phytoestrogens, and estrogenic activity in an anaerobic swine waste lagoon
Potential effects of climate change on inland glacial lakes and implications for lake-dependent biota in Wisconsin: final report April 2013 Potential effects of climate change on inland glacial lakes and implications for lake-dependent biota in Wisconsin: final report April 2013
WICCI Wildlife Working Group Report WICCI Wildlife Working Group Report
Persistence and potential effects of complex organic contaminant mixtures in wastewater-impacted streams Persistence and potential effects of complex organic contaminant mixtures in wastewater-impacted streams
Non-USGS Publications**
doi:https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JG005799
**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 and Products
Glyphosate and its degradation product AMPA occur frequently and widely in U.S. soils, surface water, groundwater, and precipitation Glyphosate and its degradation product AMPA occur frequently and widely in U.S. soils, surface water, groundwater, and precipitation
Characterization of polyoxyethylene tallow amine surfactants in technical mixtures and glyphosate formulations using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography and triple quadrupole mass spectrometry Characterization of polyoxyethylene tallow amine surfactants in technical mixtures and glyphosate formulations using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography and triple quadrupole mass spectrometry
Mycotoxins: diffuse and point source contributions of natural contaminants of emerging concern to streams Mycotoxins: diffuse and point source contributions of natural contaminants of emerging concern to streams
Occurrence of fungicides and other pesticides in surface water, groundwater, and sediment from three targeted-use areas in the United States, 2009 Occurrence of fungicides and other pesticides in surface water, groundwater, and sediment from three targeted-use areas in the United States, 2009
Bioassay of estrogenicity and chemical analyses of estrogens in streams across the United States associated with livestock operations Bioassay of estrogenicity and chemical analyses of estrogens in streams across the United States associated with livestock operations
Occurrence and partitioning of antibiotic compounds found in the water column and bottom sediments from a stream receiving two wastewater treatment plant effluents in northern New Jersey, 2008. Occurrence and partitioning of antibiotic compounds found in the water column and bottom sediments from a stream receiving two wastewater treatment plant effluents in northern New Jersey, 2008.
Chemical contaminants in water and sediment near fish nesting sites in the Potomac River basin: determining potential exposures to smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) Chemical contaminants in water and sediment near fish nesting sites in the Potomac River basin: determining potential exposures to smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu)
Historic distribution of Common Loons in Wisconsin in relation to changes in lake characteristics and surrounding land use Historic distribution of Common Loons in Wisconsin in relation to changes in lake characteristics and surrounding land use
Comprehensive assessment of hormones, phytoestrogens, and estrogenic activity in an anaerobic swine waste lagoon Comprehensive assessment of hormones, phytoestrogens, and estrogenic activity in an anaerobic swine waste lagoon
Potential effects of climate change on inland glacial lakes and implications for lake-dependent biota in Wisconsin: final report April 2013 Potential effects of climate change on inland glacial lakes and implications for lake-dependent biota in Wisconsin: final report April 2013
WICCI Wildlife Working Group Report WICCI Wildlife Working Group Report
Persistence and potential effects of complex organic contaminant mixtures in wastewater-impacted streams Persistence and potential effects of complex organic contaminant mixtures in wastewater-impacted streams
Non-USGS Publications**
doi:https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JG005799
**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.
*Disclaimer: Listing outside positions with professional scientific organizations on this Staff Profile are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of those professional scientific organizations or their activities by the USGS, Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government