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Nathaniel (Nate) Booth

Nathaniel Booth is the acting Chief Operating Officer for the USGS Water Resources Mission Area. 

Science and Products

USGS integrated drought science USGS integrated drought science

Project Need and OverviewDrought poses a serious threat to the resilience of human communities and ecosystems in the United States (Easterling and others, 2000). Over the past several years, many regions have experienced extreme drought conditions, fueled by prolonged periods of reduced precipitation and exceptionally warm temperatures. Extreme drought has far-reaching impacts on water...
Authors
Andrea C. Ostroff, Clint Muhlfeld, Patrick Lambert, Nathaniel L. Booth, Shawn Carter, Jason Stoker, Michael Focazio
By
Core Science Systems Mission Area, Ecosystems Mission Area, Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Natural Hazards Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center, 3D Elevation Program, Drought

Groundwater data network interoperability Groundwater data network interoperability

Water data networks are increasingly being integrated to answer complex scientific questions that often span large geographical areas and cross political borders. Data heterogeneity is a major obstacle that impedes interoperability within and between such networks. It is resolved here for groundwater data at five levels of interoperability, within a Spatial Data Infrastructure...
Authors
Boyan Brodaric, Nathaniel Booth, Eric Boisvert, Jessica M. Lucido

Integrated groundwater data management Integrated groundwater data management

The goal of a data manager is to ensure that data is safely stored, adequately described, discoverable and easily accessible. However, to keep pace with the evolution of groundwater studies in the last decade, the associated data and data management requirements have changed significantly. In particular, there is a growing recognition that management questions cannot be adequately...
Authors
Peter Fitch, Boyan Brodaric, Matt Stenson, Nathaniel Booth
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program

U.S. Geological Survey core science systems strategy: characterizing, synthesizing, and understanding the critical zone through a modular science framework U.S. Geological Survey core science systems strategy: characterizing, synthesizing, and understanding the critical zone through a modular science framework

Executive SummaryCore Science Systems is a new mission of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) that resulted from the 2007 Science Strategy, “Facing Tomorrow’s Challenges: U.S. Geological Survey Science in the Decade 2007–2017.” This report describes the Core Science Systems vision and outlines a strategy to facilitate integrated characterization and understanding of the complex Earth...
Authors
R. Sky Bristol, Ned Euliss, Nathaniel L. Booth, Nina Burkardt, Jay Diffendorfer, Dean Gesch, Brian McCallum, David M. Miller, Suzette Morman, Barbara Poore, Richard Signell, Roland J. Viger
By
Core Science Systems Mission Area, Science Synthesis, Analysis and Research Program, Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS) Program, Community for Data Integration (CDI), Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center , Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center, Coastal Changes and Impacts

Description of the U.S. Geological Survey Geo Data Portal data integration framework Description of the U.S. Geological Survey Geo Data Portal data integration framework

The U.S. Geological Survey has developed an open-standard data integration framework for working efficiently and effectively with large collections of climate and other geoscience data. A web interface accesses catalog datasets to find data services. Data resources can then be rendered for mapping and dataset metadata are derived directly from these web services. Algorithm configuration...
Authors
David Blodgett, Nathaniel L. Booth, Thomas Kunicki, Jordan Walker, Jessica M. Lucido
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

Science strategy for Core Science Systems in the U.S. Geological Survey, 2013-2023 Science strategy for Core Science Systems in the U.S. Geological Survey, 2013-2023

Core Science Systems is a new mission of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) that grew out of the 2007 Science Strategy, “Facing Tomorrow’s Challenges: U.S. Geological Survey Science in the Decade 2007–2017.” This report describes the vision for this USGS mission and outlines a strategy for Core Science Systems to facilitate integrated characterization and understanding of the complex...
Authors
R. Sky Bristol, Ned Euliss, Nathaniel L. Booth, Nina Burkardt, Jay Diffendorfer, Dean Gesch, Brian McCallum, David M. Miller, Suzette Morman, Barbara Poore, Richard Signell, Roland J. Viger
By
Science Synthesis, Analysis and Research Program, Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS) Program, Community for Data Integration (CDI), Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center

Description and testing of the Geo Data Portal: Data integration framework and Web processing services for environmental science collaboration Description and testing of the Geo Data Portal: Data integration framework and Web processing services for environmental science collaboration

Interest in sharing interdisciplinary environmental modeling results and related data is increasing among scientists. The U.S. Geological Survey Geo Data Portal project enables data sharing by assembling open-standard Web services into an integrated data retrieval and analysis Web application design methodology that streamlines time-consuming and resource-intensive data management tasks...
Authors
David Blodgett, Nathaniel L. Booth, Thomas Kunicki, Jordan Walker, Roland J. Viger
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Community for Data Integration (CDI), Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

A multi-agency nutrient dataset used to estimate loads, improve monitoring design, and calibrate regional nutrient SPARROW models A multi-agency nutrient dataset used to estimate loads, improve monitoring design, and calibrate regional nutrient SPARROW models

Stream‐loading information was compiled from federal, state, and local agencies, and selected universities as part of an effort to develop regional SPAtially Referenced Regressions On Watershed attributes (SPARROW) models to help describe the distribution, sources, and transport of nutrients in streams throughout much of the United States. After screening, 2,739 sites, sampled by 73...
Authors
D. Saad, G. E. Schwarz, Dale Robertson, N.L. Booth

A Web-Based Decision Support System for Assessing Regional Water-Quality Conditions and Management Actions A Web-Based Decision Support System for Assessing Regional Water-Quality Conditions and Management Actions

The U.S. Geological Survey National Water Quality Assessment Program has completed a number of water-quality prediction models for nitrogen and phosphorus for the conterminous United States as well as for regional areas of the nation. In addition to estimating water-quality conditions at unmonitored streams, the calibrated SPAtially Referenced Regressions On Watershed attributes (SPARROW...
Authors
N.L. Booth, E.J. Everman, I.-L. Kuo, L. Sprague, L. Murphy

A fresh look at road salt: Aquatic toxicity and water-quality impacts on local, regional, and national scales A fresh look at road salt: Aquatic toxicity and water-quality impacts on local, regional, and national scales

A new perspective on the severity of aquatic toxicity impact of road salt was gained by a focused research effort directed at winter runoff periods. Dramatic impacts were observed on local, regional, and national scales. Locally, samples from 7 of 13 Milwaukee, Wisconsin area streams exhibited toxicity in Ceriodaphnia dubia and Pimephales promelas bioassays during road-salt runoff...
Authors
S.R. Corsi, D.J. Graczyk, S.W. Geis, N.L. Booth, K.D. Richards

Linking environmental risk assessment and communication: An experiment in co-evolving scientific and social knowledge Linking environmental risk assessment and communication: An experiment in co-evolving scientific and social knowledge

Dissemination of information to decision-makers and enhanced methods of public participation are often put forward as antidotes to a perceived disconnect between risk assessment and risk communication in the public domain. However, mechanisms that support both the provision of routine, timely and relevant technical knowledge to the public and meaningful opportunities for public...
Authors
E.A. Graffy, N.L. Booth

Aircraft and runway deicers at General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. 1. Biochemical oxygen demand and dissolved oxygen in receiving streams Aircraft and runway deicers at General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. 1. Biochemical oxygen demand and dissolved oxygen in receiving streams

Aircraft and runway deicers are used during cold weather at many of the world's airports to facilitate safe air travel. Propylene glycol-, ethylene glycol-, and urea-based deicers are known to have very high biochemical oxygen demand. At General Mitchell International Airport (GMIA) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, deicer application, water chemistry, and dissolved oxygen (DO) data were...
Authors
S.R. Corsi, N.L. Booth, D. Hall
Architectural rendering of building front entrance.

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF) Construction

The U.S. Geological Survey, in partnership with the University of Alabama, is constructing a new Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility, a science and engineering facility that will support our water observing networks and research.
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF)
Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF) Construction

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF) Construction

The U.S. Geological Survey, in partnership with the University of Alabama, is constructing a new Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility, a science and engineering facility that will support our water observing networks and research.
Learn More
USGS science for a changing world logo

Exploring the USGS Science Data Life Cycle in the Cloud

Executive Summary Traditionally in the USGS, data is processed and analyzed on local researcher computers, then moved to centralized, remote computers for preservation and publishing (ScienceBase, Pubs Warehouse). This approach requires each researcher to have the necessary hardware and software for processing and analysis, and also to bring all external data required for the workflow...
By
Community for Data Integration (CDI)
Exploring the USGS Science Data Life Cycle in the Cloud

Exploring the USGS Science Data Life Cycle in the Cloud

Executive Summary Traditionally in the USGS, data is processed and analyzed on local researcher computers, then moved to centralized, remote computers for preservation and publishing (ScienceBase, Pubs Warehouse). This approach requires each researcher to have the necessary hardware and software for processing and analysis, and also to bring all external data required for the workflow over the int
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Acoustic Doppler current profiler

Webinar: Geo Data Portal: Translating Climate Data for Geographic Analysis

View this webinar to learn about the Geo Data Portal
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Climate Adaptation Science Centers
Webinar: Geo Data Portal: Translating Climate Data for Geographic Analysis

Webinar: Geo Data Portal: Translating Climate Data for Geographic Analysis

View this webinar to learn about the Geo Data Portal
Learn More
View of Mount Ascutney, Connecticut River, and Cornish-Windsor Bridge

NorEaST: A Tool to Understand the Responses of Fish to Changes in Stream Temperature

Climate change is expected to alter stream temperature and flow regimes over the coming decades, and in turn influence distributions of aquatic species in those freshwater ecosystems. To better anticipate these changes, there is a need to compile both short- and long-term stream temperature data for managers to gain an understanding of baseline conditions, historic trends, and future...
By
Climate Adaptation Science Centers
NorEaST: A Tool to Understand the Responses of Fish to Changes in Stream Temperature

NorEaST: A Tool to Understand the Responses of Fish to Changes in Stream Temperature

Climate change is expected to alter stream temperature and flow regimes over the coming decades, and in turn influence distributions of aquatic species in those freshwater ecosystems. To better anticipate these changes, there is a need to compile both short- and long-term stream temperature data for managers to gain an understanding of baseline conditions, historic trends, and future projections.
Learn More
Wide-spread urban flooding in Georgia, Sept. 2009

SERAP: Modeling of Global and Land Use Change Impacts

The Southeastern United States spans a broad range of physiographic settings and maintains exceptionally high levels of faunal diversity. Unfortunately, many of these ecosystems are increasingly under threat due to rapid human development, and management agencies are increasingly aware of the potential effects that climate change will have on these ecosystems. Natural resource managers...
By
Climate Adaptation Science Centers
SERAP: Modeling of Global and Land Use Change Impacts

SERAP: Modeling of Global and Land Use Change Impacts

The Southeastern United States spans a broad range of physiographic settings and maintains exceptionally high levels of faunal diversity. Unfortunately, many of these ecosystems are increasingly under threat due to rapid human development, and management agencies are increasingly aware of the potential effects that climate change will have on these ecosystems. Natural resource managers and conserv
Learn More
Panoramic view of the Blue Ridge (Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee)

SERAP: Comprehensive Web-based Climate Change Projections: Downscaled Maps and Data

A team of USGS and academic researchers developed a comprehensive web-based dataset of high-resolution (or ‘downscaled’) climate change projections, enabling scientists and decision-makers to better assess climate related ecosystem impacts. The research team implemented a three-part plan to provide high resolution climate data for the impact modeling community. First, a database was...
By
Climate Adaptation Science Centers
SERAP: Comprehensive Web-based Climate Change Projections: Downscaled Maps and Data

SERAP: Comprehensive Web-based Climate Change Projections: Downscaled Maps and Data

A team of USGS and academic researchers developed a comprehensive web-based dataset of high-resolution (or ‘downscaled’) climate change projections, enabling scientists and decision-makers to better assess climate related ecosystem impacts. The research team implemented a three-part plan to provide high resolution climate data for the impact modeling community. First, a database was developed of u
Learn More
Dead and dying mangrove trees in shallow water

Southeast Regional Assessment Project (SERAP): Assessing Global Change Impacts on Natural and Human Systems in the Southeast

The Southeastern United States spans a broad range of physiographic settings and maintains exceptionally high levels of faunal diversity. Unfortunately, many of these ecosystems are increasingly under threat due to rapid human development, and management agencies are increasingly aware of the potential effects that climate change will have on these ecosystems. Natural resource managers...
By
Climate Adaptation Science Centers
Southeast Regional Assessment Project (SERAP): Assessing Global Change Impacts on Natural and Human Systems in the Southeast

Southeast Regional Assessment Project (SERAP): Assessing Global Change Impacts on Natural and Human Systems in the Southeast

The Southeastern United States spans a broad range of physiographic settings and maintains exceptionally high levels of faunal diversity. Unfortunately, many of these ecosystems are increasingly under threat due to rapid human development, and management agencies are increasingly aware of the potential effects that climate change will have on these ecosystems. Natural resource managers and conserv
Learn More
Photo of Sunset Beach, Florida, during tropical storm Colin in June 2016

Development of the Geo Data Portal to Make Climate Projections and Scientific Data More Accessible to Users

This project brought together a team of researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and universities to develop a comprehensive web-based dataset of high-resolution (or ‘downscaled’) climate change projections, to enable scientists and decision-makers to better assess climate related ecosystem impacts. Currently, scientists and resource managers often find it difficult to use...
By
Climate Adaptation Science Centers
Development of the Geo Data Portal to Make Climate Projections and Scientific Data More Accessible to Users

Development of the Geo Data Portal to Make Climate Projections and Scientific Data More Accessible to Users

This project brought together a team of researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and universities to develop a comprehensive web-based dataset of high-resolution (or ‘downscaled’) climate change projections, to enable scientists and decision-makers to better assess climate related ecosystem impacts. Currently, scientists and resource managers often find it difficult to use downscaled cli
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Aerial image of the Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF), with the tree-lined Black Warrior River visible in the back. Aerial image of the Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF), with the tree-lined Black Warrior River visible in the back.
Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology (AD)
Aerial image of the Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF), with the tree-lined Black Warrior River visible in the back.

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology (AD)

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology (AD)

How do we respond to modern water issues? By opening a world-class Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility! Follow us on a tour of this state-of-the-art building and hear USGS scientists and partners explain what the opening of the “HIF” means for the future of water science and technology. Video includes audio description.

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Water Resources Mission Area, Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF)
Aerial image of the Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF), with the tree-lined Black Warrior River visible in the back.

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology (AD)

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology (AD)

How do we respond to modern water issues? By opening a world-class Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility! Follow us on a tour of this state-of-the-art building and hear USGS scientists and partners explain what the opening of the “HIF” means for the future of water science and technology. Video includes audio description.

By
Water Resources Mission Area, Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF)
Thumbnail image for a promotional video about the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Thumbnail image for a promotional video about the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology
Thumbnail image for a promotional video about the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology

How do we respond to modern water issues? By opening a world-class Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility! Follow us on a tour of this state-of-the-art building and hear USGS scientists and partners explain what the opening of the “HIF” means for the future of water science and technology.

By
Water Resources Mission Area, Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF)
Thumbnail image for a promotional video about the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology

How do we respond to modern water issues? By opening a world-class Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility! Follow us on a tour of this state-of-the-art building and hear USGS scientists and partners explain what the opening of the “HIF” means for the future of water science and technology.

By
Water Resources Mission Area, Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF)
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Hydrologic Instrumentation Research and Operations Chief Recruitment Information Session
thumbnail for the informational hiring video on HIF position

Hydrologic Instrumentation Research and Operations Chief Recruitment Information Session

Hydrologic Instrumentation Research and Operations Chief Recruitment Information Session

We’re hiring!

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Water Resources Mission Area
thumbnail for the informational hiring video on HIF position

Hydrologic Instrumentation Research and Operations Chief Recruitment Information Session

Hydrologic Instrumentation Research and Operations Chief Recruitment Information Session

We’re hiring!

By
Water Resources Mission Area
We're Hiring: Hydrologic Instrumentation Research and Operations Chief

We're Hiring: Hydrologic Instrumentation Research and Operations Chief

The Water Resources Mission Area is hiring a Hydrologic Instrumentation Research and Operations Chief to lead the new Hydrologic Instrumentation...

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Visualize Your Water: A Citizen Science Challenge for High School Students

Visualize Your Water: A Citizen Science Challenge for High School Students

Today, the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announce Visualize Your Water, a citizen science challenge for high...

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Seeing into Water in New Ways: Winners of the Visualizing Nutrients Challenge

Seeing into Water in New Ways: Winners of the Visualizing Nutrients Challenge

The results are in. And the public clearly wins.
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Seeing into Water in New Ways: The Visualizing Nutrients Challenge

Seeing into Water in New Ways: The Visualizing Nutrients Challenge

The U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Blue Legacy International (a nonprofit organization) announce the...
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Science and Products

USGS integrated drought science USGS integrated drought science

Project Need and OverviewDrought poses a serious threat to the resilience of human communities and ecosystems in the United States (Easterling and others, 2000). Over the past several years, many regions have experienced extreme drought conditions, fueled by prolonged periods of reduced precipitation and exceptionally warm temperatures. Extreme drought has far-reaching impacts on water...
Authors
Andrea C. Ostroff, Clint Muhlfeld, Patrick Lambert, Nathaniel L. Booth, Shawn Carter, Jason Stoker, Michael Focazio
By
Core Science Systems Mission Area, Ecosystems Mission Area, Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Natural Hazards Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center, 3D Elevation Program, Drought

Groundwater data network interoperability Groundwater data network interoperability

Water data networks are increasingly being integrated to answer complex scientific questions that often span large geographical areas and cross political borders. Data heterogeneity is a major obstacle that impedes interoperability within and between such networks. It is resolved here for groundwater data at five levels of interoperability, within a Spatial Data Infrastructure...
Authors
Boyan Brodaric, Nathaniel Booth, Eric Boisvert, Jessica M. Lucido

Integrated groundwater data management Integrated groundwater data management

The goal of a data manager is to ensure that data is safely stored, adequately described, discoverable and easily accessible. However, to keep pace with the evolution of groundwater studies in the last decade, the associated data and data management requirements have changed significantly. In particular, there is a growing recognition that management questions cannot be adequately...
Authors
Peter Fitch, Boyan Brodaric, Matt Stenson, Nathaniel Booth
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program

U.S. Geological Survey core science systems strategy: characterizing, synthesizing, and understanding the critical zone through a modular science framework U.S. Geological Survey core science systems strategy: characterizing, synthesizing, and understanding the critical zone through a modular science framework

Executive SummaryCore Science Systems is a new mission of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) that resulted from the 2007 Science Strategy, “Facing Tomorrow’s Challenges: U.S. Geological Survey Science in the Decade 2007–2017.” This report describes the Core Science Systems vision and outlines a strategy to facilitate integrated characterization and understanding of the complex Earth...
Authors
R. Sky Bristol, Ned Euliss, Nathaniel L. Booth, Nina Burkardt, Jay Diffendorfer, Dean Gesch, Brian McCallum, David M. Miller, Suzette Morman, Barbara Poore, Richard Signell, Roland J. Viger
By
Core Science Systems Mission Area, Science Synthesis, Analysis and Research Program, Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS) Program, Community for Data Integration (CDI), Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center , Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center, Coastal Changes and Impacts

Description of the U.S. Geological Survey Geo Data Portal data integration framework Description of the U.S. Geological Survey Geo Data Portal data integration framework

The U.S. Geological Survey has developed an open-standard data integration framework for working efficiently and effectively with large collections of climate and other geoscience data. A web interface accesses catalog datasets to find data services. Data resources can then be rendered for mapping and dataset metadata are derived directly from these web services. Algorithm configuration...
Authors
David Blodgett, Nathaniel L. Booth, Thomas Kunicki, Jordan Walker, Jessica M. Lucido
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

Science strategy for Core Science Systems in the U.S. Geological Survey, 2013-2023 Science strategy for Core Science Systems in the U.S. Geological Survey, 2013-2023

Core Science Systems is a new mission of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) that grew out of the 2007 Science Strategy, “Facing Tomorrow’s Challenges: U.S. Geological Survey Science in the Decade 2007–2017.” This report describes the vision for this USGS mission and outlines a strategy for Core Science Systems to facilitate integrated characterization and understanding of the complex...
Authors
R. Sky Bristol, Ned Euliss, Nathaniel L. Booth, Nina Burkardt, Jay Diffendorfer, Dean Gesch, Brian McCallum, David M. Miller, Suzette Morman, Barbara Poore, Richard Signell, Roland J. Viger
By
Science Synthesis, Analysis and Research Program, Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS) Program, Community for Data Integration (CDI), Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center

Description and testing of the Geo Data Portal: Data integration framework and Web processing services for environmental science collaboration Description and testing of the Geo Data Portal: Data integration framework and Web processing services for environmental science collaboration

Interest in sharing interdisciplinary environmental modeling results and related data is increasing among scientists. The U.S. Geological Survey Geo Data Portal project enables data sharing by assembling open-standard Web services into an integrated data retrieval and analysis Web application design methodology that streamlines time-consuming and resource-intensive data management tasks...
Authors
David Blodgett, Nathaniel L. Booth, Thomas Kunicki, Jordan Walker, Roland J. Viger
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Community for Data Integration (CDI), Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

A multi-agency nutrient dataset used to estimate loads, improve monitoring design, and calibrate regional nutrient SPARROW models A multi-agency nutrient dataset used to estimate loads, improve monitoring design, and calibrate regional nutrient SPARROW models

Stream‐loading information was compiled from federal, state, and local agencies, and selected universities as part of an effort to develop regional SPAtially Referenced Regressions On Watershed attributes (SPARROW) models to help describe the distribution, sources, and transport of nutrients in streams throughout much of the United States. After screening, 2,739 sites, sampled by 73...
Authors
D. Saad, G. E. Schwarz, Dale Robertson, N.L. Booth

A Web-Based Decision Support System for Assessing Regional Water-Quality Conditions and Management Actions A Web-Based Decision Support System for Assessing Regional Water-Quality Conditions and Management Actions

The U.S. Geological Survey National Water Quality Assessment Program has completed a number of water-quality prediction models for nitrogen and phosphorus for the conterminous United States as well as for regional areas of the nation. In addition to estimating water-quality conditions at unmonitored streams, the calibrated SPAtially Referenced Regressions On Watershed attributes (SPARROW...
Authors
N.L. Booth, E.J. Everman, I.-L. Kuo, L. Sprague, L. Murphy

A fresh look at road salt: Aquatic toxicity and water-quality impacts on local, regional, and national scales A fresh look at road salt: Aquatic toxicity and water-quality impacts on local, regional, and national scales

A new perspective on the severity of aquatic toxicity impact of road salt was gained by a focused research effort directed at winter runoff periods. Dramatic impacts were observed on local, regional, and national scales. Locally, samples from 7 of 13 Milwaukee, Wisconsin area streams exhibited toxicity in Ceriodaphnia dubia and Pimephales promelas bioassays during road-salt runoff...
Authors
S.R. Corsi, D.J. Graczyk, S.W. Geis, N.L. Booth, K.D. Richards

Linking environmental risk assessment and communication: An experiment in co-evolving scientific and social knowledge Linking environmental risk assessment and communication: An experiment in co-evolving scientific and social knowledge

Dissemination of information to decision-makers and enhanced methods of public participation are often put forward as antidotes to a perceived disconnect between risk assessment and risk communication in the public domain. However, mechanisms that support both the provision of routine, timely and relevant technical knowledge to the public and meaningful opportunities for public...
Authors
E.A. Graffy, N.L. Booth

Aircraft and runway deicers at General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. 1. Biochemical oxygen demand and dissolved oxygen in receiving streams Aircraft and runway deicers at General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. 1. Biochemical oxygen demand and dissolved oxygen in receiving streams

Aircraft and runway deicers are used during cold weather at many of the world's airports to facilitate safe air travel. Propylene glycol-, ethylene glycol-, and urea-based deicers are known to have very high biochemical oxygen demand. At General Mitchell International Airport (GMIA) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, deicer application, water chemistry, and dissolved oxygen (DO) data were...
Authors
S.R. Corsi, N.L. Booth, D. Hall
Architectural rendering of building front entrance.

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF) Construction

The U.S. Geological Survey, in partnership with the University of Alabama, is constructing a new Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility, a science and engineering facility that will support our water observing networks and research.
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF)
Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF) Construction

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF) Construction

The U.S. Geological Survey, in partnership with the University of Alabama, is constructing a new Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility, a science and engineering facility that will support our water observing networks and research.
Learn More
USGS science for a changing world logo

Exploring the USGS Science Data Life Cycle in the Cloud

Executive Summary Traditionally in the USGS, data is processed and analyzed on local researcher computers, then moved to centralized, remote computers for preservation and publishing (ScienceBase, Pubs Warehouse). This approach requires each researcher to have the necessary hardware and software for processing and analysis, and also to bring all external data required for the workflow...
By
Community for Data Integration (CDI)
Exploring the USGS Science Data Life Cycle in the Cloud

Exploring the USGS Science Data Life Cycle in the Cloud

Executive Summary Traditionally in the USGS, data is processed and analyzed on local researcher computers, then moved to centralized, remote computers for preservation and publishing (ScienceBase, Pubs Warehouse). This approach requires each researcher to have the necessary hardware and software for processing and analysis, and also to bring all external data required for the workflow over the int
Learn More
Acoustic Doppler current profiler

Webinar: Geo Data Portal: Translating Climate Data for Geographic Analysis

View this webinar to learn about the Geo Data Portal
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Climate Adaptation Science Centers
Webinar: Geo Data Portal: Translating Climate Data for Geographic Analysis

Webinar: Geo Data Portal: Translating Climate Data for Geographic Analysis

View this webinar to learn about the Geo Data Portal
Learn More
View of Mount Ascutney, Connecticut River, and Cornish-Windsor Bridge

NorEaST: A Tool to Understand the Responses of Fish to Changes in Stream Temperature

Climate change is expected to alter stream temperature and flow regimes over the coming decades, and in turn influence distributions of aquatic species in those freshwater ecosystems. To better anticipate these changes, there is a need to compile both short- and long-term stream temperature data for managers to gain an understanding of baseline conditions, historic trends, and future...
By
Climate Adaptation Science Centers
NorEaST: A Tool to Understand the Responses of Fish to Changes in Stream Temperature

NorEaST: A Tool to Understand the Responses of Fish to Changes in Stream Temperature

Climate change is expected to alter stream temperature and flow regimes over the coming decades, and in turn influence distributions of aquatic species in those freshwater ecosystems. To better anticipate these changes, there is a need to compile both short- and long-term stream temperature data for managers to gain an understanding of baseline conditions, historic trends, and future projections.
Learn More
Wide-spread urban flooding in Georgia, Sept. 2009

SERAP: Modeling of Global and Land Use Change Impacts

The Southeastern United States spans a broad range of physiographic settings and maintains exceptionally high levels of faunal diversity. Unfortunately, many of these ecosystems are increasingly under threat due to rapid human development, and management agencies are increasingly aware of the potential effects that climate change will have on these ecosystems. Natural resource managers...
By
Climate Adaptation Science Centers
SERAP: Modeling of Global and Land Use Change Impacts

SERAP: Modeling of Global and Land Use Change Impacts

The Southeastern United States spans a broad range of physiographic settings and maintains exceptionally high levels of faunal diversity. Unfortunately, many of these ecosystems are increasingly under threat due to rapid human development, and management agencies are increasingly aware of the potential effects that climate change will have on these ecosystems. Natural resource managers and conserv
Learn More
Panoramic view of the Blue Ridge (Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee)

SERAP: Comprehensive Web-based Climate Change Projections: Downscaled Maps and Data

A team of USGS and academic researchers developed a comprehensive web-based dataset of high-resolution (or ‘downscaled’) climate change projections, enabling scientists and decision-makers to better assess climate related ecosystem impacts. The research team implemented a three-part plan to provide high resolution climate data for the impact modeling community. First, a database was...
By
Climate Adaptation Science Centers
SERAP: Comprehensive Web-based Climate Change Projections: Downscaled Maps and Data

SERAP: Comprehensive Web-based Climate Change Projections: Downscaled Maps and Data

A team of USGS and academic researchers developed a comprehensive web-based dataset of high-resolution (or ‘downscaled’) climate change projections, enabling scientists and decision-makers to better assess climate related ecosystem impacts. The research team implemented a three-part plan to provide high resolution climate data for the impact modeling community. First, a database was developed of u
Learn More
Dead and dying mangrove trees in shallow water

Southeast Regional Assessment Project (SERAP): Assessing Global Change Impacts on Natural and Human Systems in the Southeast

The Southeastern United States spans a broad range of physiographic settings and maintains exceptionally high levels of faunal diversity. Unfortunately, many of these ecosystems are increasingly under threat due to rapid human development, and management agencies are increasingly aware of the potential effects that climate change will have on these ecosystems. Natural resource managers...
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Southeast Regional Assessment Project (SERAP): Assessing Global Change Impacts on Natural and Human Systems in the Southeast

Southeast Regional Assessment Project (SERAP): Assessing Global Change Impacts on Natural and Human Systems in the Southeast

The Southeastern United States spans a broad range of physiographic settings and maintains exceptionally high levels of faunal diversity. Unfortunately, many of these ecosystems are increasingly under threat due to rapid human development, and management agencies are increasingly aware of the potential effects that climate change will have on these ecosystems. Natural resource managers and conserv
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Photo of Sunset Beach, Florida, during tropical storm Colin in June 2016

Development of the Geo Data Portal to Make Climate Projections and Scientific Data More Accessible to Users

This project brought together a team of researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and universities to develop a comprehensive web-based dataset of high-resolution (or ‘downscaled’) climate change projections, to enable scientists and decision-makers to better assess climate related ecosystem impacts. Currently, scientists and resource managers often find it difficult to use...
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Climate Adaptation Science Centers
Development of the Geo Data Portal to Make Climate Projections and Scientific Data More Accessible to Users

Development of the Geo Data Portal to Make Climate Projections and Scientific Data More Accessible to Users

This project brought together a team of researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and universities to develop a comprehensive web-based dataset of high-resolution (or ‘downscaled’) climate change projections, to enable scientists and decision-makers to better assess climate related ecosystem impacts. Currently, scientists and resource managers often find it difficult to use downscaled cli
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Aerial image of the Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF), with the tree-lined Black Warrior River visible in the back. Aerial image of the Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF), with the tree-lined Black Warrior River visible in the back.
Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology (AD)
Aerial image of the Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF), with the tree-lined Black Warrior River visible in the back.

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology (AD)

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology (AD)

How do we respond to modern water issues? By opening a world-class Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility! Follow us on a tour of this state-of-the-art building and hear USGS scientists and partners explain what the opening of the “HIF” means for the future of water science and technology. Video includes audio description.

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Water Resources Mission Area, Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF)
Aerial image of the Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF), with the tree-lined Black Warrior River visible in the back.

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology (AD)

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology (AD)

How do we respond to modern water issues? By opening a world-class Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility! Follow us on a tour of this state-of-the-art building and hear USGS scientists and partners explain what the opening of the “HIF” means for the future of water science and technology. Video includes audio description.

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Water Resources Mission Area, Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF)
Thumbnail image for a promotional video about the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Thumbnail image for a promotional video about the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology
Thumbnail image for a promotional video about the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology

How do we respond to modern water issues? By opening a world-class Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility! Follow us on a tour of this state-of-the-art building and hear USGS scientists and partners explain what the opening of the “HIF” means for the future of water science and technology.

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Water Resources Mission Area, Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF)
Thumbnail image for a promotional video about the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology

Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility: a new era for water science and technology

How do we respond to modern water issues? By opening a world-class Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility! Follow us on a tour of this state-of-the-art building and hear USGS scientists and partners explain what the opening of the “HIF” means for the future of water science and technology.

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Water Resources Mission Area, Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF)
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Hydrologic Instrumentation Research and Operations Chief Recruitment Information Session
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Hydrologic Instrumentation Research and Operations Chief Recruitment Information Session

Hydrologic Instrumentation Research and Operations Chief Recruitment Information Session

We’re hiring!

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Water Resources Mission Area
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Hydrologic Instrumentation Research and Operations Chief Recruitment Information Session

Hydrologic Instrumentation Research and Operations Chief Recruitment Information Session

We’re hiring!

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Water Resources Mission Area
We're Hiring: Hydrologic Instrumentation Research and Operations Chief

We're Hiring: Hydrologic Instrumentation Research and Operations Chief

The Water Resources Mission Area is hiring a Hydrologic Instrumentation Research and Operations Chief to lead the new Hydrologic Instrumentation...

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Visualize Your Water: A Citizen Science Challenge for High School Students

Visualize Your Water: A Citizen Science Challenge for High School Students

Today, the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announce Visualize Your Water, a citizen science challenge for high...

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Seeing into Water in New Ways: Winners of the Visualizing Nutrients Challenge

Seeing into Water in New Ways: Winners of the Visualizing Nutrients Challenge

The results are in. And the public clearly wins.
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Seeing into Water in New Ways: The Visualizing Nutrients Challenge

Seeing into Water in New Ways: The Visualizing Nutrients Challenge

The U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Blue Legacy International (a nonprofit organization) announce the...
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