Tomas W Smieszek
I am a Physical Scientist at the Massachusetts office of the New England Water Science Center. My background is in Geography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) but has evolved to include Water Use and Web development. I have been with the USGS since 1997.
Biography
Education:
- C.A.G.S., Clark University, Geographical Information Systems (2000)
- M.S., University of Warsaw, Geography (1990)
Science and Products
New England Water Use
Background: The U.S. Geological Survey compiles the nation's water use data at the county, state, and national levels every 5 years since 1950. The most recent estimated water use compilation was completed in 2015. A summary for New England is presented on this webpage.
The Issue: Comprehensive water use data analysis is needed to quantify the stress on...
Connecticut Water Use
Background: The U.S. Geological Survey compiles estimates of water use in Connecticut and the rest of the United States at the county, state, and national levels every 5 years since 1950. The most recent estimated water use compilation was completed in 2015. A summary for Connecticut is presented on this webpage.
The Issue: Comprehensive water use data ...
Maine Water Use
Background: The U.S. Geological Survey compiles estimates of water use in Maine and the rest of the United States at the county, state, and national levels every 5 years since 1950. The most recent estimated water use compilation was completed in 2015. A summary for Maine is presented on this webpage.
The Issue: Comprehensive water use data analysis is...
Massachusetts Water Use
Background: The U.S. Geological Survey compiles estimates of water use in Massachusetts and the rest of the United States at the county, state, and national levels every 5 years since 1950. The most recent estimated water use compilation was completed in 2015. A summary for Massachusetts is presented on this webpage.
The Issue: Comprehensive water use...
New Hampshire Water Use
Background: The U.S. Geological Survey compiles estimates of water use in New Hampshire and the rest of the United States at the county, state, and national levels every 5 years since 1950. The most recent estimated water use compilation was completed in 2015. A summary for New Hampshire is presented on this webpage.
The Issue: Comprehensive water use...
Rhode Island Water Use
Background: The U.S. Geological Survey compiles estimates of water use in Rhode Island and the rest of the United States at the county, state, and national levels every 5 years since 1950. The most recent estimated water use compilation was completed in 2015. A summary for Rhode Island is presented on this webpage.
The Issue: Comprehensive water use...
Vermont Water Use
Background: The U.S. Geological Survey compiles estimates of water use in Vermont and the rest of the United States at the county, state, and national levels every 5 years since 1950. The most recent estimated water use compilation was completed in 2015. A summary for Vermont is presented on this webpage.
The Issue: Comprehensive water use data analysis...
Louisiana Public Awareness, Hydrologic Studies, and Hydrologic Data
Louisiana Public Awareness, Hydrologic Studies, and Hydrologic Data
Water resources and the urban environment, lower Charles River watershed, Massachusetts, 1630-2005
Weiskel, Peter K.; Barlow, Lora K.; Smieszek, Tomas W. Geographic Information for Analysis of Highway Runoff-Quality Data on a National or Regional Scale in the Conterminous United States
Spatial data are important for interpretation of water-quality information on a regional or national scale. Geographic information systems (GIS) facilitate interpretation and integration of spatial data. The geographic information and data compiled for the conterminous United States during the National Highway Runoff Water-Quality Data and...
Smieszek, Tomas W.; Granato, Gregory E.
Beehive Lagoon - Acadia National Park, Maine
Beehive Lagoon - Acadia National Park, Maine: View from the Sand Beach, September 19, 2015