Rebecca (Becky) Hammer-Lester
Becky attended the University of Vermont (B.S. Geology, 2009) and University of Minnesota (M.S. Water Resources Science, 2016) and has been a hydrologist with the USGS Ohio Kentucky Indiana Water Science Center since 2022. Professional interests include field geomorphology, surface and ground water quality, and science communication.
Professional Experience
Hydrologist - Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science Center 2022-present
Water Resource Technician - Anoka Conservation District, 2018-2019
Plant Ecology intern - Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, Fall 2017
Senate Page - Minnesota State Senate, 2017 legislative session
Hydrologic Technician - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2015-2016
Research Assistant - University of Minnesota Water Resources Program, 2014-2016
Hydrologist - Hoosier National Forest Spring, 2012
Fluvial Geomorphologist - Catoctin Mountain Park, Fall 2011
Conservation Intern - Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District (AmeriCorp), 2010
Environmental Geologist - Helena National Forest, Summer 2009
Education and Certifications
M.S. Water Resources Science University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 2016
B.S. Geology, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 2009