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Robert R. Lotspeich

Robert (Russ) Lotspeich is a Hydrologist in the Hydrologic Networks Branch of the USGS Water Resources Mission Area.

Russ is a Hydrologist with interests in developing new and innovative technologies and methods to aide in data collection activities across the Water Enterprise. As the Research to Operations and Experimental Data Lead for the Observing Systems Division and the NGWOS Research and Development Sub-program Manager, Russ leads national efforts to develop and evaluate innovative water monitoring tools for transition into USGS operational networks.

Professional Experience

  • 2022 to present - Research to Operations and Experimental Data Lead, U.S. Geological Survey, Observing Systems Division, Hydrologic Networks Branch

  • 2016 to 2022 – Surface Water Specialist, U.S. Geological Survey, Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center

  • 2011 to 2016 – Supervisory Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center

  • 2004 to 2011 – Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center

  • 2000 to 2004 – Hydrologic Technician, U.S. Geological Survey, Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center

Education and Certifications

  • B.S., Geology, The College of William and Mary

Science and Products

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Regional Curves of Bankfull Channel Geometry for Non-Urban Streams in the Piedmont Physiographic Province, Virginia Regional Curves of Bankfull Channel Geometry for Non-Urban Streams in the Piedmont Physiographic Province, Virginia

Natural-channel design involves constructing a stream channel with the dimensions, slope, and plan-view pattern that would be expected to transport water and sediment and yet maintain habitat and aesthetics consistent with unimpaired stream segments, or reaches. Regression relations for bankfull stream characteristics based on drainage area, referred to as 'regional curves,' are used in...
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Robert Russell Lotspeich
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Water Resources Mission Area, Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center

The Quality of Water and Bottom Material in Lunga Reservoir, Virginia, September 2004 through August 2005 The Quality of Water and Bottom Material in Lunga Reservoir, Virginia, September 2004 through August 2005

Lunga Reservoir is on the U.S. Marine Corps Base in Quantico, which is in the Potomac River basin and the Piedmont Physiographic Province of northern Virginia. Because of the potential use of the reservoir for scuba-diver training and public water supply in addition to current recreational activities, the U.S. Marine Corps wanted to know more about the water quality of Lunga Reservoir...
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Robert Russell Lotspeich
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Water Resources Mission Area, Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center

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Regional Curves of Bankfull Channel Geometry for Non-Urban Streams in the Piedmont Physiographic Province, Virginia Regional Curves of Bankfull Channel Geometry for Non-Urban Streams in the Piedmont Physiographic Province, Virginia

Natural-channel design involves constructing a stream channel with the dimensions, slope, and plan-view pattern that would be expected to transport water and sediment and yet maintain habitat and aesthetics consistent with unimpaired stream segments, or reaches. Regression relations for bankfull stream characteristics based on drainage area, referred to as 'regional curves,' are used in...
Authors
Robert Russell Lotspeich
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center

The Quality of Water and Bottom Material in Lunga Reservoir, Virginia, September 2004 through August 2005 The Quality of Water and Bottom Material in Lunga Reservoir, Virginia, September 2004 through August 2005

Lunga Reservoir is on the U.S. Marine Corps Base in Quantico, which is in the Potomac River basin and the Piedmont Physiographic Province of northern Virginia. Because of the potential use of the reservoir for scuba-diver training and public water supply in addition to current recreational activities, the U.S. Marine Corps wanted to know more about the water quality of Lunga Reservoir...
Authors
Robert Russell Lotspeich
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Water Resources Mission Area, Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center
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