Morgan McDonnell (Former Employee)
Science and Products
Daily baseflow discharge and daily stream and baseflow total dissolved solids (TDS) loads for selected locations in the Upper Colorado River Basin for water years 1986 – 2020 Daily baseflow discharge and daily stream and baseflow total dissolved solids (TDS) loads for selected locations in the Upper Colorado River Basin for water years 1986 – 2020
This data release contains measured stream discharge and total dissolved solids (TDS) data and estimated values for daily stream TDS loads, daily baseflow discharge, and daily baseflow TDS loads for 205 locations in the Upper Colorado River Basin. The estimated values, which represent conditions between 10/1/1985 and 9/30/2020, were obtained using the Weighted Regressions on Time...
Hydraulic properties derived from aquifer testing at FORGE WELL 58B-32, Beaver County, Utah in February 2024 Hydraulic properties derived from aquifer testing at FORGE WELL 58B-32, Beaver County, Utah in February 2024
The USGS collected water level time series data sets using a submersible pressure transducer at FORGE WELL 58B-32 during an aquifer test from February 12 to February 16, 2024. Transmissivity of the pumped aquifer was estimated to be 37,520-55,080 square feet per day using a Theis solution for unconfined aquifers provided by AQTESOLV software. The hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer was...
Daily baseflow specific conductance and daily baseflow discharge at selected sites within the Colorado River Basin for water years 1980-2022 Daily baseflow specific conductance and daily baseflow discharge at selected sites within the Colorado River Basin for water years 1980-2022
This data release contains two sets of estimated values at selected sites within the Colorado River Basin: 1) daily specific conductance at 143 sites in the Upper Basin and 3 sites in the Lower Basin (WY 1980-2022); and 2) daily baseflow discharge at 100 sites in the Upper Basin and 3 sites in the Lower Basin (WY 1980-2022). The estimates of daily baseflow discharge will be used as input...
Daily baseflow specific conductance, daily baseflow discharge, and seasonal baseflow discharge and baseflow dissolved solids loads at selected sites within the Colorado River Basin for water years 1980 – 2022 Daily baseflow specific conductance, daily baseflow discharge, and seasonal baseflow discharge and baseflow dissolved solids loads at selected sites within the Colorado River Basin for water years 1980 – 2022
This data release contains three sets of estimated values at selected sites within the Colorado River Basin: 1) daily specific conductance at 143 sites in the Upper Basin and 3 sites in the Lower Basin (WY 1980-2022); 2) daily baseflow discharge at 100 sites in the Upper Basin and 3 sites in the Lower Basin (WY 1980-2022); and 3) seasonal baseflow discharge and baseflow dissolved solids...
Vertical water-quality profiles collected at Great Salt Lake monitoring sites, Utah, 1995–2022 Vertical water-quality profiles collected at Great Salt Lake monitoring sites, Utah, 1995–2022
This U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data Release provides vertical water-quality profiles collected at Great Salt Lake, Utah monitoring sites during 1995–2000 and 2011–2022. Data were collected using an In-Situ Multi-Parameter TROLL 9500, In-Situ AquaTROLL 500, In-Situ AquaTROLL 600, or YSI EXO2 Multiparameter Sonde. Recorded parameters include water temperature, specific conductance...
Model code, input datasets, and prediction files for dynamic stream dissolved solids and static baseflow dissolved solids SPARROW models of the Upper Colorado River Basin, 1986-2017 Model code, input datasets, and prediction files for dynamic stream dissolved solids and static baseflow dissolved solids SPARROW models of the Upper Colorado River Basin, 1986-2017
This data release contains model code and input data for, and predictions from, both a dynamic stream dissolved solids and a static baseflow dissolved solids SPARROW (SPAtially Referenced Regression On Watershed attributes) model of the Upper Colorado River Basin for water years 1986-2017. Input data includes information on dissolved solids sources, landscape transport characteristics...
Dust and sediment data from Great Salt Lake and northern Utah, 2022 Dust and sediment data from Great Salt Lake and northern Utah, 2022
These are physical and geochemical (elemental, strontium isotope) data from dust and sediments collected from and around Great Salt Lake, Utah. Data were collected by the U.S. Geological Survey Utah Water Science Center (West Valley City, Utah) to better understand the degree to which populations in northern Utah are affected by Great Salt Lake dust, dust from other sources, and metals...
Hydrogen and oxygen stable isotope mass balance evaluation of the National Water Model (v2.1) streamflow, runoff and groundwater flows Hydrogen and oxygen stable isotope mass balance evaluation of the National Water Model (v2.1) streamflow, runoff and groundwater flows
This data release contains the results of an isotopic mass balance approach to provide an estimate of the long-term average isotope ratios of NWM streamflow for the summer season (JJA) between 2000 and 2019 in the Western United States. The NWM-estimated long-term average isotope ratios are compared directly to 6426 stream stable isotope observations in 995 unique catchments. Quantified...
Isotopic evaluation of the National Water Model reveals missing agricultural irrigation contributions to streamflow across the western United States Isotopic evaluation of the National Water Model reveals missing agricultural irrigation contributions to streamflow across the western United States
The National Water Model (NWM) provides critical analyses and projections of streamflow that support water management decisions. However, the NWM performs poorly in lower-elevation rivers of the western United States (US). The accuracy of the NWM depends on the fidelity of the model inputs and the representation and calibration of model processes and water sources. To evaluate the NWM...
Authors
Annie L. Putman, Patrick C. Longley, Morgan C. McDonnell, James E. Reddy, Michelle Patricia Katoski, Olivia L. Miller, J. Renee Brooks
Temporal variability in irrigated land and climate influences on salinity loading across the Upper Colorado River Basin, 1986-2017 Temporal variability in irrigated land and climate influences on salinity loading across the Upper Colorado River Basin, 1986-2017
Freshwater salinization is a growing global concern impacting human and ecosystem needs with impacts to water availability for human and ecological uses. In the Upper Colorado River Basin (UCRB), dissolved solids in streams compound ongoing water supply challenges to further limit water availability and cause economic damages. Much effort has been dedicated to understanding dissolved...
Authors
Olivia L. Miller, Annie L. Putman, Richard A. Smith, Gregory E. Schwarz, Michael D. Hess, Morgan C. McDonnell, Daniel K. Jones
Assessing exposure of northern Utah communities to dust from the contaminated and dynamic Great Salt Lake playa Assessing exposure of northern Utah communities to dust from the contaminated and dynamic Great Salt Lake playa
No abstract available.
Authors
Annie L. Putman, Molly Ann Blakowski, Morgan C. McDonnell, Destry N DiViesti, Diego P. Fernandez, Patrick C. Longley, Daniel K. Jones
A review of current capabilities and science gaps in water supply data, modeling, and trends for water availability assessments in the Upper Colorado River Basin A review of current capabilities and science gaps in water supply data, modeling, and trends for water availability assessments in the Upper Colorado River Basin
The Colorado River is a critical water resource in the southwestern United States, supplying drinking water for 40 million people in the region and water for irrigation of 2.2 million hectares of land. Extended drought in the Upper Colorado River Basin (UCOL) and the prospect of a warmer climate in the future pose water availability challenges for those charged with managing the river...
Authors
Fred D. Tillman, Natalie K. Day, Matthew P. Miller, Olivia L. Miller, Christine A. Rumsey, Daniel Wise, Patrick C. Longley, Morgan C. McDonnell
Science and Products
Daily baseflow discharge and daily stream and baseflow total dissolved solids (TDS) loads for selected locations in the Upper Colorado River Basin for water years 1986 – 2020 Daily baseflow discharge and daily stream and baseflow total dissolved solids (TDS) loads for selected locations in the Upper Colorado River Basin for water years 1986 – 2020
This data release contains measured stream discharge and total dissolved solids (TDS) data and estimated values for daily stream TDS loads, daily baseflow discharge, and daily baseflow TDS loads for 205 locations in the Upper Colorado River Basin. The estimated values, which represent conditions between 10/1/1985 and 9/30/2020, were obtained using the Weighted Regressions on Time...
Hydraulic properties derived from aquifer testing at FORGE WELL 58B-32, Beaver County, Utah in February 2024 Hydraulic properties derived from aquifer testing at FORGE WELL 58B-32, Beaver County, Utah in February 2024
The USGS collected water level time series data sets using a submersible pressure transducer at FORGE WELL 58B-32 during an aquifer test from February 12 to February 16, 2024. Transmissivity of the pumped aquifer was estimated to be 37,520-55,080 square feet per day using a Theis solution for unconfined aquifers provided by AQTESOLV software. The hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer was...
Daily baseflow specific conductance and daily baseflow discharge at selected sites within the Colorado River Basin for water years 1980-2022 Daily baseflow specific conductance and daily baseflow discharge at selected sites within the Colorado River Basin for water years 1980-2022
This data release contains two sets of estimated values at selected sites within the Colorado River Basin: 1) daily specific conductance at 143 sites in the Upper Basin and 3 sites in the Lower Basin (WY 1980-2022); and 2) daily baseflow discharge at 100 sites in the Upper Basin and 3 sites in the Lower Basin (WY 1980-2022). The estimates of daily baseflow discharge will be used as input...
Daily baseflow specific conductance, daily baseflow discharge, and seasonal baseflow discharge and baseflow dissolved solids loads at selected sites within the Colorado River Basin for water years 1980 – 2022 Daily baseflow specific conductance, daily baseflow discharge, and seasonal baseflow discharge and baseflow dissolved solids loads at selected sites within the Colorado River Basin for water years 1980 – 2022
This data release contains three sets of estimated values at selected sites within the Colorado River Basin: 1) daily specific conductance at 143 sites in the Upper Basin and 3 sites in the Lower Basin (WY 1980-2022); 2) daily baseflow discharge at 100 sites in the Upper Basin and 3 sites in the Lower Basin (WY 1980-2022); and 3) seasonal baseflow discharge and baseflow dissolved solids...
Vertical water-quality profiles collected at Great Salt Lake monitoring sites, Utah, 1995–2022 Vertical water-quality profiles collected at Great Salt Lake monitoring sites, Utah, 1995–2022
This U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data Release provides vertical water-quality profiles collected at Great Salt Lake, Utah monitoring sites during 1995–2000 and 2011–2022. Data were collected using an In-Situ Multi-Parameter TROLL 9500, In-Situ AquaTROLL 500, In-Situ AquaTROLL 600, or YSI EXO2 Multiparameter Sonde. Recorded parameters include water temperature, specific conductance...
Model code, input datasets, and prediction files for dynamic stream dissolved solids and static baseflow dissolved solids SPARROW models of the Upper Colorado River Basin, 1986-2017 Model code, input datasets, and prediction files for dynamic stream dissolved solids and static baseflow dissolved solids SPARROW models of the Upper Colorado River Basin, 1986-2017
This data release contains model code and input data for, and predictions from, both a dynamic stream dissolved solids and a static baseflow dissolved solids SPARROW (SPAtially Referenced Regression On Watershed attributes) model of the Upper Colorado River Basin for water years 1986-2017. Input data includes information on dissolved solids sources, landscape transport characteristics...
Dust and sediment data from Great Salt Lake and northern Utah, 2022 Dust and sediment data from Great Salt Lake and northern Utah, 2022
These are physical and geochemical (elemental, strontium isotope) data from dust and sediments collected from and around Great Salt Lake, Utah. Data were collected by the U.S. Geological Survey Utah Water Science Center (West Valley City, Utah) to better understand the degree to which populations in northern Utah are affected by Great Salt Lake dust, dust from other sources, and metals...
Hydrogen and oxygen stable isotope mass balance evaluation of the National Water Model (v2.1) streamflow, runoff and groundwater flows Hydrogen and oxygen stable isotope mass balance evaluation of the National Water Model (v2.1) streamflow, runoff and groundwater flows
This data release contains the results of an isotopic mass balance approach to provide an estimate of the long-term average isotope ratios of NWM streamflow for the summer season (JJA) between 2000 and 2019 in the Western United States. The NWM-estimated long-term average isotope ratios are compared directly to 6426 stream stable isotope observations in 995 unique catchments. Quantified...
Isotopic evaluation of the National Water Model reveals missing agricultural irrigation contributions to streamflow across the western United States Isotopic evaluation of the National Water Model reveals missing agricultural irrigation contributions to streamflow across the western United States
The National Water Model (NWM) provides critical analyses and projections of streamflow that support water management decisions. However, the NWM performs poorly in lower-elevation rivers of the western United States (US). The accuracy of the NWM depends on the fidelity of the model inputs and the representation and calibration of model processes and water sources. To evaluate the NWM...
Authors
Annie L. Putman, Patrick C. Longley, Morgan C. McDonnell, James E. Reddy, Michelle Patricia Katoski, Olivia L. Miller, J. Renee Brooks
Temporal variability in irrigated land and climate influences on salinity loading across the Upper Colorado River Basin, 1986-2017 Temporal variability in irrigated land and climate influences on salinity loading across the Upper Colorado River Basin, 1986-2017
Freshwater salinization is a growing global concern impacting human and ecosystem needs with impacts to water availability for human and ecological uses. In the Upper Colorado River Basin (UCRB), dissolved solids in streams compound ongoing water supply challenges to further limit water availability and cause economic damages. Much effort has been dedicated to understanding dissolved...
Authors
Olivia L. Miller, Annie L. Putman, Richard A. Smith, Gregory E. Schwarz, Michael D. Hess, Morgan C. McDonnell, Daniel K. Jones
Assessing exposure of northern Utah communities to dust from the contaminated and dynamic Great Salt Lake playa Assessing exposure of northern Utah communities to dust from the contaminated and dynamic Great Salt Lake playa
No abstract available.
Authors
Annie L. Putman, Molly Ann Blakowski, Morgan C. McDonnell, Destry N DiViesti, Diego P. Fernandez, Patrick C. Longley, Daniel K. Jones
A review of current capabilities and science gaps in water supply data, modeling, and trends for water availability assessments in the Upper Colorado River Basin A review of current capabilities and science gaps in water supply data, modeling, and trends for water availability assessments in the Upper Colorado River Basin
The Colorado River is a critical water resource in the southwestern United States, supplying drinking water for 40 million people in the region and water for irrigation of 2.2 million hectares of land. Extended drought in the Upper Colorado River Basin (UCOL) and the prospect of a warmer climate in the future pose water availability challenges for those charged with managing the river...
Authors
Fred D. Tillman, Natalie K. Day, Matthew P. Miller, Olivia L. Miller, Christine A. Rumsey, Daniel Wise, Patrick C. Longley, Morgan C. McDonnell