An upstream view of the East Branch Penobscot River near the streamgage below Grand Lake Matagamon.
Nicholas Stasulis
Nicholas Stasulis is a Supervisory Physical Scientist in the New England Water Science Center.
Nick is experienced in collection and publication of hydrologic data; the use of acoustics for measurement of streamflow in open-water and ice conditions; collaborating with partners and cooperators to develop proposals to meet their science needs; and training staff on USGS policies/methodologies for collection of hydrologic data.
Nick began his USGS career as a student with the Maine Water Science Center while attending the University of Maine. After graduation, Nick worked in the Maine Data Program, building an expertise in the collection and publication of streamflow and groundwater data. In addition, Nick took a particular interest in the use of hydroacoustics for measurement of velocity and streamflow. This interest led to opportunities to test new acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs) for the USGS, teach national training courses on the subject, and serve as a member of the USGS Hydroacoustics Work Group (HaWG). Since 2016, Nick has supervised staff in the Maine Office of the New England Water Science Center, with a focus on streamflow and groundwater monitoring. Nick also serves on the IJC International St. Croix River Watershed Board, and as co-chair of Maine's Drought Task Force and River Flow Advisory Commission.
Professional Experience
Supervisory Physical Scientist, U.S. Geological Survey, New England Water Science Center, 2024 to Present
Supervisory Hydrologic Technician, U.S. Geological Survey, New England Water Science Center, 2016 to 2024
Hydrologic Technician, U.S. Geological Survey, New England Water Science Center, 2004 to 2016
Education and Certifications
B.S. Microbiology, University of Maine, 2004
Science and Products
Preliminary stage and streamflow data at selected U.S. Geological Survey streamgages in New England for the floods of April 2019
The combination of rainfall and snowmelt in northern New England and rainfall in southern New England resulted in minor to major flooding from April 15 to 24, 2019, according to stage and streamflow data collected at 63 selected U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) streamgages. A typical USGS streamgage measures and records stream stage and estimates streamflow based on a relation (rating curve) of discr
Preliminary stage and streamflow data at selected U.S. Geological Survey streamgages in Maine and New Hampshire for the flood of October 30–31, 2017
Relations among water levels, specific conductance, and depths of bedrock fractures in four road-salt-contaminated wells in Maine, 2007–9
A digital terrain model of bathymetry and shallow-zone bottom-substrate classification for Spednic Lake and estimates of lake-level-dependent habitat to support smallmouth bass persistence modeling
Water Resources Inventory and Assessment at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Remembering Tropical Storm Irene in New England
New England Flood Information
Velocity, depth, and selected water quality profiles of the Lower Penobscot River Estuary in Maine, 2017
An upstream view of the East Branch Penobscot River near the streamgage below Grand Lake Matagamon.
The streamgage at East Branch Penobscot River below Grand Lake Matagamon in Patton, Maine, is operated in cooperation with the Penobscot Nation. This river is part of the eastern border for the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
The streamgage at East Branch Penobscot River below Grand Lake Matagamon in Patton, Maine, is operated in cooperation with the Penobscot Nation. This river is part of the eastern border for the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
The Kennebec River flooded in downtown Augusta, Maine, after a heavy rainstorm. USGS streamgage 01049320 monitors the streamflow of this area.
The Kennebec River flooded in downtown Augusta, Maine, after a heavy rainstorm. USGS streamgage 01049320 monitors the streamflow of this area.
Flooding surrounds USGS streamgage 01029500 on the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Grindstone, Maine.
Flooding surrounds USGS streamgage 01029500 on the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Grindstone, Maine.
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood following a powerful rainstorm. Vicinity of the USGS streamgage 01031500, Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on December 19, 2023.
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood following a powerful rainstorm. Vicinity of the USGS streamgage 01031500, Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on December 19, 2023.
Hydrologic technician is taking streamflow measurements in Acadia National Park. A small creek is surrounded by grass and green foliage.
Hydrologic technician is taking streamflow measurements in Acadia National Park. A small creek is surrounded by grass and green foliage.
Hadlock Brook waterfall in Acadia National Park, Maine as seen from a stone bridge.
Hadlock Brook waterfall in Acadia National Park, Maine as seen from a stone bridge.
Aunt Betty Pond Inlet, Acadia National Park, Maine. Photo taken in the mid of summer.
Aunt Betty Pond Inlet, Acadia National Park, Maine. Photo taken in the mid of summer.
Hydrologic Technician Sean Thiboldeaux stands in Kebo Brook after making a streamflow measurement and conducting training with staff from Acadia National Park.
Summer 2022 Photo Contest Winner: Nicholas Stasulis, People category
Hydrologic Technician Sean Thiboldeaux stands in Kebo Brook after making a streamflow measurement and conducting training with staff from Acadia National Park.
Summer 2022 Photo Contest Winner: Nicholas Stasulis, People category
USGS Hydrologist sampling in Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used for water quality and quantity sampling.
USGS Hydrologist sampling in Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used for water quality and quantity sampling.
Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used by the Park for water quality and quantity sampling. This project involves an assessment of the water quantity data collected at this site (and others).
Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used by the Park for water quality and quantity sampling. This project involves an assessment of the water quantity data collected at this site (and others).
USGS gaging station on the Kenduskeag Stream near Bangor, Maine, station 01037000. This station is downstream of Six Mile Falls, a popular spot during the Kenduskeag Canoe Race.
USGS gaging station on the Kenduskeag Stream near Bangor, Maine, station 01037000. This station is downstream of Six Mile Falls, a popular spot during the Kenduskeag Canoe Race.
The view from the river of the USGS gaging station on the Kennebec River at The Forks, station 01042500 during summer.
The view from the river of the USGS gaging station on the Kennebec River at The Forks, station 01042500 during summer.
Hydrologic Technician Andy Cloutier visited USGS gaging station 01069500 on the Mousam River at West Kennebunk, Maine in mid-April of 2021.
Hydrologic Technician Andy Cloutier visited USGS gaging station 01069500 on the Mousam River at West Kennebunk, Maine in mid-April of 2021.
USGS gaging station on the Sandy River near Mercer, Maine, station 01048000 during winter.
USGS gaging station on the Sandy River near Mercer, Maine, station 01048000 during winter.
The Maine Office boat, "Miss Q", is parked next to the boat launch on Verona Island, ready to begin data collection on the Penobscot River. The crew was preparing to collect ADCP data (depth and velocity) as well as conductivity, temperature and depth profiles at various locations. In the background is the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Fort Knox.
The Maine Office boat, "Miss Q", is parked next to the boat launch on Verona Island, ready to begin data collection on the Penobscot River. The crew was preparing to collect ADCP data (depth and velocity) as well as conductivity, temperature and depth profiles at various locations. In the background is the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Fort Knox.
Stop sign at the end of School House Hill Rd in Turner, Maine near USGS gaging station 01055500 on the Nezinscot River.
Stop sign at the end of School House Hill Rd in Turner, Maine near USGS gaging station 01055500 on the Nezinscot River.
Hydrologist Charlie Culbertson holds an acoustic velocity meter under the ice covered river while standing under the covered bridge over the Ellis River at South Andover, Maine. This meter is used to collect streamflow information through the ice during the winter period.
Hydrologist Charlie Culbertson holds an acoustic velocity meter under the ice covered river while standing under the covered bridge over the Ellis River at South Andover, Maine. This meter is used to collect streamflow information through the ice during the winter period.
On January 14, 2015, hydrologic technicians Jeff Kinsey (shown) and Nick Stasulis visited USGS gaging station 01030500 on the Mattawamkeag River.
On January 14, 2015, hydrologic technicians Jeff Kinsey (shown) and Nick Stasulis visited USGS gaging station 01030500 on the Mattawamkeag River.
Science and Products
Preliminary stage and streamflow data at selected U.S. Geological Survey streamgages in New England for the floods of April 2019
The combination of rainfall and snowmelt in northern New England and rainfall in southern New England resulted in minor to major flooding from April 15 to 24, 2019, according to stage and streamflow data collected at 63 selected U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) streamgages. A typical USGS streamgage measures and records stream stage and estimates streamflow based on a relation (rating curve) of discr
Preliminary stage and streamflow data at selected U.S. Geological Survey streamgages in Maine and New Hampshire for the flood of October 30–31, 2017
Relations among water levels, specific conductance, and depths of bedrock fractures in four road-salt-contaminated wells in Maine, 2007–9
A digital terrain model of bathymetry and shallow-zone bottom-substrate classification for Spednic Lake and estimates of lake-level-dependent habitat to support smallmouth bass persistence modeling
Water Resources Inventory and Assessment at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Remembering Tropical Storm Irene in New England
New England Flood Information
Velocity, depth, and selected water quality profiles of the Lower Penobscot River Estuary in Maine, 2017
An upstream view of the East Branch Penobscot River near the streamgage below Grand Lake Matagamon.
An upstream view of the East Branch Penobscot River near the streamgage below Grand Lake Matagamon.
The streamgage at East Branch Penobscot River below Grand Lake Matagamon in Patton, Maine, is operated in cooperation with the Penobscot Nation. This river is part of the eastern border for the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
The streamgage at East Branch Penobscot River below Grand Lake Matagamon in Patton, Maine, is operated in cooperation with the Penobscot Nation. This river is part of the eastern border for the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
The Kennebec River flooded in downtown Augusta, Maine, after a heavy rainstorm. USGS streamgage 01049320 monitors the streamflow of this area.
The Kennebec River flooded in downtown Augusta, Maine, after a heavy rainstorm. USGS streamgage 01049320 monitors the streamflow of this area.
Flooding surrounds USGS streamgage 01029500 on the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Grindstone, Maine.
Flooding surrounds USGS streamgage 01029500 on the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Grindstone, Maine.
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood following a powerful rainstorm. Vicinity of the USGS streamgage 01031500, Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on December 19, 2023.
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood following a powerful rainstorm. Vicinity of the USGS streamgage 01031500, Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on December 19, 2023.
Hydrologic technician is taking streamflow measurements in Acadia National Park. A small creek is surrounded by grass and green foliage.
Hydrologic technician is taking streamflow measurements in Acadia National Park. A small creek is surrounded by grass and green foliage.
Hadlock Brook waterfall in Acadia National Park, Maine as seen from a stone bridge.
Hadlock Brook waterfall in Acadia National Park, Maine as seen from a stone bridge.
Aunt Betty Pond Inlet, Acadia National Park, Maine. Photo taken in the mid of summer.
Aunt Betty Pond Inlet, Acadia National Park, Maine. Photo taken in the mid of summer.
Hydrologic Technician Sean Thiboldeaux stands in Kebo Brook after making a streamflow measurement and conducting training with staff from Acadia National Park.
Summer 2022 Photo Contest Winner: Nicholas Stasulis, People category
Hydrologic Technician Sean Thiboldeaux stands in Kebo Brook after making a streamflow measurement and conducting training with staff from Acadia National Park.
Summer 2022 Photo Contest Winner: Nicholas Stasulis, People category
USGS Hydrologist sampling in Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used for water quality and quantity sampling.
USGS Hydrologist sampling in Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used for water quality and quantity sampling.
Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used by the Park for water quality and quantity sampling. This project involves an assessment of the water quantity data collected at this site (and others).
Hunters Brook in Acadia National Park, one of the stations used by the Park for water quality and quantity sampling. This project involves an assessment of the water quantity data collected at this site (and others).
USGS gaging station on the Kenduskeag Stream near Bangor, Maine, station 01037000. This station is downstream of Six Mile Falls, a popular spot during the Kenduskeag Canoe Race.
USGS gaging station on the Kenduskeag Stream near Bangor, Maine, station 01037000. This station is downstream of Six Mile Falls, a popular spot during the Kenduskeag Canoe Race.
The view from the river of the USGS gaging station on the Kennebec River at The Forks, station 01042500 during summer.
The view from the river of the USGS gaging station on the Kennebec River at The Forks, station 01042500 during summer.
Hydrologic Technician Andy Cloutier visited USGS gaging station 01069500 on the Mousam River at West Kennebunk, Maine in mid-April of 2021.
Hydrologic Technician Andy Cloutier visited USGS gaging station 01069500 on the Mousam River at West Kennebunk, Maine in mid-April of 2021.
USGS gaging station on the Sandy River near Mercer, Maine, station 01048000 during winter.
USGS gaging station on the Sandy River near Mercer, Maine, station 01048000 during winter.
The Maine Office boat, "Miss Q", is parked next to the boat launch on Verona Island, ready to begin data collection on the Penobscot River. The crew was preparing to collect ADCP data (depth and velocity) as well as conductivity, temperature and depth profiles at various locations. In the background is the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Fort Knox.
The Maine Office boat, "Miss Q", is parked next to the boat launch on Verona Island, ready to begin data collection on the Penobscot River. The crew was preparing to collect ADCP data (depth and velocity) as well as conductivity, temperature and depth profiles at various locations. In the background is the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Fort Knox.
Stop sign at the end of School House Hill Rd in Turner, Maine near USGS gaging station 01055500 on the Nezinscot River.
Stop sign at the end of School House Hill Rd in Turner, Maine near USGS gaging station 01055500 on the Nezinscot River.
Hydrologist Charlie Culbertson holds an acoustic velocity meter under the ice covered river while standing under the covered bridge over the Ellis River at South Andover, Maine. This meter is used to collect streamflow information through the ice during the winter period.
Hydrologist Charlie Culbertson holds an acoustic velocity meter under the ice covered river while standing under the covered bridge over the Ellis River at South Andover, Maine. This meter is used to collect streamflow information through the ice during the winter period.
On January 14, 2015, hydrologic technicians Jeff Kinsey (shown) and Nick Stasulis visited USGS gaging station 01030500 on the Mattawamkeag River.
On January 14, 2015, hydrologic technicians Jeff Kinsey (shown) and Nick Stasulis visited USGS gaging station 01030500 on the Mattawamkeag River.