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Riley K Swanson

Riley is a Hydrologic Technician with the USGS Colorado Water Science Center, Western Colorado Office, in Grand Junction, CO.

Riley monitors hydrologic conditions for the Upper Colorado River basin. He is passionate about water resources and strives to provide high quality data to help inform the management of the crucial resource.
 

Professional Experience

  • Hydrologic Technician, USGS-Colorado Water Science Center, Grand Junction, CO, 2022-present

  • Research Associate II, Colorado State University and Veterans Range Solutions, Hilo, HI, 2020-2022

  • Research Assistant, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, advised by Abe Springer, 2018-2020
     

Education and Certifications

  • Master of Science in Geology, 2020. Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
    Focus: Hydrogeology, base flow contribution to the Colorado River, and springs characterization in the Grand Canyon

  • Bachelor of Science in Geosciences, 2015. Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
    Focus: Glacial retreat rate calculation and proglacial environment mapping in Mount Rainier National Park, WA

  • Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, 2015. Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
    Focus: Interdisciplinary environmental methods and economic impacts of glacial retreat in Mt Rainier Nat'l Park
     

Science and Products

Non-USGS Publications**

Swanson, R.K., Springer, A.E., Kreamer, D.K., Tobin, B.W., and Perry, D.M. 2020. “Quantifying the base flow of the Colorado River: its importance in sustaining perennial flow in northern Arizona and southern Utah.” Hydrogeology Journal https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-020-02260-5

**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.

Science and Products

Non-USGS Publications**

Swanson, R.K., Springer, A.E., Kreamer, D.K., Tobin, B.W., and Perry, D.M. 2020. “Quantifying the base flow of the Colorado River: its importance in sustaining perennial flow in northern Arizona and southern Utah.” Hydrogeology Journal https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-020-02260-5

**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.