Oklahoma-Texas Information
The Oklahoma-Texas Public Information Officer coordinates public information and data requests, answers media inquiries, handles office outreach activities, and is a very active member of the web page and social media teams.
Linzy Foster is the current Oklahoma-Texas Public Information Officer. If you need to reach out to the OTWSC, she's your first, best, and friendliest resource!
Professional Experience
2012-active U.S. Geological Survey, Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center, Austin, Texas
2007-2012 U.S. Geological Survey, Florida Water Science Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Education and Certifications
M.S. in Civil Engineering, focus on Environmental Engineering, Auburn University, 2008
B.A. in Mathematics, Maryville College, 2000
Science and Products
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Inundation Mapping Science in Oklahoma and Texas
Flood-inundation maps created by the USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) allow users to view the possible extent and depth of flooding during a specific type of storm event. Flood inundation maps may be created using hydraulic models or by using data collected after a storm event (high-water marks). Visit the links below for more information on our data and science.
Water Chemistry Science in Oklahoma and Texas
Water chemistry studies allow USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) scientists to look at what has been dissolved in the water, how different constituents in water may react together, and how constituents in water interact with the minerals along its flow path. Visit the links below for more information on our data and science.
Geophysical Science in Oklahoma and Texas
Geophysical techniques used by the Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) provide a relatively quick and inexpensive means to gain insights into how groundwater systems work and the occurrence and distribution of certain contaminants. These techniques are an important tool for scientific investigations, environmental planning, and resource management. Visit the links below for more...
Coastal Science in Texas
Coastal science at the USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) includes groundwater, surface water, and water-quality studies. Surface water includes coastal waters, estuaries, and major inflows to the coast. Visit the links below for more information on our data and science.
Flood Early Warning Science in Oklahoma and Texas
The USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) is developing hardened early flood warning systems to help first responders and citizens. This includes: • Flood hardened gages raised high above and set away from the measured stream. • Redundant data collection and transmission paths. • Automated notification systems for emergency managers and the general public. Visit the links below for more...
Evapotranspiration Science in Oklahoma and Texas
Evapotranspiration is the evaporation of water from plant leaves and the ground surface and is an important component of a water budget. The USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) monitors evapotranspiration rates to evaluate how changes in land cover and soil moisture content may change water budgets. Visit the links below for more information on our data and science.
Contaminant Science in Oklahoma and Texas
Contamination is the degradation of water quality compared to its original or natural conditions. USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) scientists have been part of several projects to quantify the presence and effects of contaminants in surface water, groundwater, and sediment across Texas. OTWSC scientists also have looked at specific contaminant issues, such as establishing baseline...
Biological Science in Oklahoma and Texas
The USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) provides policy makers, public agencies, non-governmental organizations, and stakeholders with baseline data and interpretations on the occurrence and distribution of instream and riparian-zone biological resources; assesses the status and trends of instream and riparian-zone biological resources in relation to differences in channel habitat...
Invasive Species Science in Oklahoma and Texas
The USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) has studies looking at the occurrence and impact of invasive species in Oklahoma and Texas. Visit the links below for more information on our data and science.
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 21
Inundation Mapping Science in Oklahoma and Texas
Flood-inundation maps created by the USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) allow users to view the possible extent and depth of flooding during a specific type of storm event. Flood inundation maps may be created using hydraulic models or by using data collected after a storm event (high-water marks). Visit the links below for more information on our data and science.
Water Chemistry Science in Oklahoma and Texas
Water chemistry studies allow USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) scientists to look at what has been dissolved in the water, how different constituents in water may react together, and how constituents in water interact with the minerals along its flow path. Visit the links below for more information on our data and science.
Geophysical Science in Oklahoma and Texas
Geophysical techniques used by the Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) provide a relatively quick and inexpensive means to gain insights into how groundwater systems work and the occurrence and distribution of certain contaminants. These techniques are an important tool for scientific investigations, environmental planning, and resource management. Visit the links below for more...
Coastal Science in Texas
Coastal science at the USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) includes groundwater, surface water, and water-quality studies. Surface water includes coastal waters, estuaries, and major inflows to the coast. Visit the links below for more information on our data and science.
Flood Early Warning Science in Oklahoma and Texas
The USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) is developing hardened early flood warning systems to help first responders and citizens. This includes: • Flood hardened gages raised high above and set away from the measured stream. • Redundant data collection and transmission paths. • Automated notification systems for emergency managers and the general public. Visit the links below for more...
Evapotranspiration Science in Oklahoma and Texas
Evapotranspiration is the evaporation of water from plant leaves and the ground surface and is an important component of a water budget. The USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) monitors evapotranspiration rates to evaluate how changes in land cover and soil moisture content may change water budgets. Visit the links below for more information on our data and science.
Contaminant Science in Oklahoma and Texas
Contamination is the degradation of water quality compared to its original or natural conditions. USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) scientists have been part of several projects to quantify the presence and effects of contaminants in surface water, groundwater, and sediment across Texas. OTWSC scientists also have looked at specific contaminant issues, such as establishing baseline...
Biological Science in Oklahoma and Texas
The USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) provides policy makers, public agencies, non-governmental organizations, and stakeholders with baseline data and interpretations on the occurrence and distribution of instream and riparian-zone biological resources; assesses the status and trends of instream and riparian-zone biological resources in relation to differences in channel habitat...
Invasive Species Science in Oklahoma and Texas
The USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (OTWSC) has studies looking at the occurrence and impact of invasive species in Oklahoma and Texas. Visit the links below for more information on our data and science.