Tracy Yager
Biography
Tracy has been involved with the USGS Quality Management System (QMS) since 2017 and has been the QMS Manager for the Rocky Mountain Region since August 2020. She has worked for the USGS for more than 20 years, including as a Project Chief, a Lab Manager, an author of scientific reports, and a laboratory analyst.
Science and Products
Biosolids, soils, crops, ground water, and streambed sediments in the vicinity of a biosolids-application area near Deer Trail, Colorado
The Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (Metro District) applies biosolids throughout their properties (the MetroGro Farm) near Deer Trail, Colorado. These biosolids applications could affect the quality of water in alluvial and bedrock aquifers, streambed sediment, soil, dust, and crops.
Water quality can be directly affected through:
- Contaminated recharge water, or ...
Quality Management System for USGS Laboratories
The reputation of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for scientific excellence, integrity, and objectivity is one of the Bureau’s most important assets.