Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Mikaela Craig

Mikaela is a Public Affairs Specialist with the U.S. Geological Survey, covering the Water Mission Area. She also is a Presidential Management Fellow.

Professional Experience

  • 2022-present: Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Geological Survey

Science and Products

Small particles, big problems: A strategy for addressing microplastics science gaps

Small particles, big problems: A strategy for addressing microplastics science gaps

Learn more about the new strategy for current and future USGS microplastics research.

Read Article
USGS research brings new focus to strategic monitoring of wildfire impacts on water supplies

USGS research brings new focus to strategic monitoring of wildfire impacts on water supplies

Wildfires are a natural process in many ecosystems, but they are increasing in size, severity and frequency in many areas across the United States.

Read Article
New dataset provides critical ecological information for lakes across the U.S.

New dataset provides critical ecological information for lakes across the U.S.

The dataset can be used to track lake productivity across macroscales and decades.

Read Article
World Water Day: How the USGS is using imagery as data for water science

World Water Day: How the USGS is using imagery as data for water science

While World Water Day only comes around once a year on March 22, USGS scientists work every day to deliver information on a wide range of water...

Read Article
USGS scientists help lead development of crucial climate report

USGS scientists help lead development of crucial climate report

Meet the five USGS scientists who served as coordinating lead authors for the Fifth National Climate Assessment. 

Read Article
The Past, Present and Future of USGS Streamgages

The Past, Present and Future of USGS Streamgages

U.S. Geological Survey streamgages provide vital information to the public and decision-makers for a diverse set of needs.

Read Article
El USGS Selecciona la Cuenca del Río Trinity-San Jacinto para estudiar los impactos del cambio climático y la variabilidad del nivel del mar

El USGS Selecciona la Cuenca del Río Trinity-San Jacinto para estudiar los impactos del cambio climático y la variabilidad del nivel del mar

RESTON, Va. - El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS) ha seleccionado la cuenca del río Trinity-San Jacinto, en Texas, como la última ubicación...

Read Article
USGS Selects Trinity-San Jacinto River Basin to Study Impacts of Climate Change, Sea Level Variability

USGS Selects Trinity-San Jacinto River Basin to Study Impacts of Climate Change, Sea Level Variability

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey selected the Trinity-San Jacinto River Basin in Texas as the latest location for an in-depth examination of...

Read Article
Celebrating Black History Month: USGS Wildlife Disease Coordinator Camille Hopkins

Celebrating Black History Month: USGS Wildlife Disease Coordinator Camille Hopkins

Meet Camille Hopkins, the Wildlife Disease Coordinator for the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area. Learn how she became a leader in her field and her advice...

Read Article
USGS publica la versión en español del Tablero de Recursos Hídricos Nacionales

USGS publica la versión en español del Tablero de Recursos Hídricos Nacionales

Información crítica sobre flujos de agua, niveles, clima y pronósticos de inundaciones ahora disponible en español

Read Article
USGS Releases Spanish Version of National Water Dashboard

USGS Releases Spanish Version of National Water Dashboard

Critical information on water flows, levels, weather and flood forecasts now available in Spanish

Read Article

Science and Products

Small particles, big problems: A strategy for addressing microplastics science gaps

Small particles, big problems: A strategy for addressing microplastics science gaps

Learn more about the new strategy for current and future USGS microplastics research.

Read Article
USGS research brings new focus to strategic monitoring of wildfire impacts on water supplies

USGS research brings new focus to strategic monitoring of wildfire impacts on water supplies

Wildfires are a natural process in many ecosystems, but they are increasing in size, severity and frequency in many areas across the United States.

Read Article
New dataset provides critical ecological information for lakes across the U.S.

New dataset provides critical ecological information for lakes across the U.S.

The dataset can be used to track lake productivity across macroscales and decades.

Read Article
World Water Day: How the USGS is using imagery as data for water science

World Water Day: How the USGS is using imagery as data for water science

While World Water Day only comes around once a year on March 22, USGS scientists work every day to deliver information on a wide range of water...

Read Article
USGS scientists help lead development of crucial climate report

USGS scientists help lead development of crucial climate report

Meet the five USGS scientists who served as coordinating lead authors for the Fifth National Climate Assessment. 

Read Article
The Past, Present and Future of USGS Streamgages

The Past, Present and Future of USGS Streamgages

U.S. Geological Survey streamgages provide vital information to the public and decision-makers for a diverse set of needs.

Read Article
El USGS Selecciona la Cuenca del Río Trinity-San Jacinto para estudiar los impactos del cambio climático y la variabilidad del nivel del mar

El USGS Selecciona la Cuenca del Río Trinity-San Jacinto para estudiar los impactos del cambio climático y la variabilidad del nivel del mar

RESTON, Va. - El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS) ha seleccionado la cuenca del río Trinity-San Jacinto, en Texas, como la última ubicación...

Read Article
USGS Selects Trinity-San Jacinto River Basin to Study Impacts of Climate Change, Sea Level Variability

USGS Selects Trinity-San Jacinto River Basin to Study Impacts of Climate Change, Sea Level Variability

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey selected the Trinity-San Jacinto River Basin in Texas as the latest location for an in-depth examination of...

Read Article
Celebrating Black History Month: USGS Wildlife Disease Coordinator Camille Hopkins

Celebrating Black History Month: USGS Wildlife Disease Coordinator Camille Hopkins

Meet Camille Hopkins, the Wildlife Disease Coordinator for the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area. Learn how she became a leader in her field and her advice...

Read Article
USGS publica la versión en español del Tablero de Recursos Hídricos Nacionales

USGS publica la versión en español del Tablero de Recursos Hídricos Nacionales

Información crítica sobre flujos de agua, niveles, clima y pronósticos de inundaciones ahora disponible en español

Read Article
USGS Releases Spanish Version of National Water Dashboard

USGS Releases Spanish Version of National Water Dashboard

Critical information on water flows, levels, weather and flood forecasts now available in Spanish

Read Article
Was this page helpful?