Scientist collects well water sample to test for isotopic age tracers. Well locations represent different flow paths in the aquifer system.
Michael J Sarantou
Michael Sarantou is a hydrologic technician and senior member of the Studies Field Operations team at the Oregon Water Science Center in Portland, Oregon.
Before joining the USGS in 1990 Mike served in the US Navy, where he was responsible for maintaining ship equipment and communication systems. During his time at the USGS, Mike has performed numerous surface water, groundwater, and water-quality data collection activities in Northern and Western Oregon. He has considerable experience developing stage/discharge relationships in area rivers and streams and designing, building, and maintaining instrumentation for surface water, groundwater, and water-quality monitoring networks. Mike is also responsible for keeping up with the ever-increasing changes to electronic field data collection and telemetry equipment for his team.
Science and Products
National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA)
Our surface water, groundwater, and aquatic ecosystems are priceless resources, used by people across the Nation for drinking, irrigation, industry, and recreation. The National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Project is a leading source of scientific data and knowledge for development of science-based policies and management strategies to improve and protect our water resources.
Tualatin River Basin Water Quality Assessment
In 1990, the USGS began assessing water-quality in the Tualatin River. Almost 30 years later, we are still monitoring conditions in the basin.
Yakima River Water-Quality Studies
From 1986 to 2009, the USGS studied various aspects of watershed health in the Yakima River Basin. The results from these studies have been published and are available online .
Well water samples in the Umatilla River Basin
Scientist collects well water sample to test for isotopic age tracers. Well locations represent different flow paths in the aquifer system.
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National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA)
Our surface water, groundwater, and aquatic ecosystems are priceless resources, used by people across the Nation for drinking, irrigation, industry, and recreation. The National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Project is a leading source of scientific data and knowledge for development of science-based policies and management strategies to improve and protect our water resources.Tualatin River Basin Water Quality Assessment
In 1990, the USGS began assessing water-quality in the Tualatin River. Almost 30 years later, we are still monitoring conditions in the basin.Yakima River Water-Quality Studies
From 1986 to 2009, the USGS studied various aspects of watershed health in the Yakima River Basin. The results from these studies have been published and are available online . - Multimedia
Well water samples in the Umatilla River Basin
Scientist collects well water sample to test for isotopic age tracers. Well locations represent different flow paths in the aquifer system.
Scientist collects well water sample to test for isotopic age tracers. Well locations represent different flow paths in the aquifer system.