Virginia L McGuire
Virginia (Ginny) McGuire is a Hydrologist for the U.S. Geological Survey Nebraska Water Science Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Virginia (Ginny) McGuire has worked as a hydrologist for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Nebraska Water Science Center since April 1992. In 2013, she became the Center's Groundwater Specialist; in 2017, she became the Center's Report Specialist. Ginny has worked on a variety of projects dealing with aquifer characteristics, groundwater quality,and hydrogeologic framework.
Professional Experience
2016-present: Part of the groundwater section of the Mississippi Alluvial Plain study
2013-present: As the Center's Groundwater Specialist, oversees groundwater data in the USGS databases.
1997-present: Project chief for the water-level monitoring study for the High Plains aquifer
2013-2017: Part of National Brackish Groundwater Assessment team
1996-2014 Project chief for the several groundwater quality studies
1992-1996 Provided GIS and field/office support for groundwater studies
Education and Certifications
B.S. Math, Creighton University, Omaha, NE
M.S. Geology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Science and Products
USGS library for S-PLUS for Windows -- Release 4.0
Use of geochemical, isotopic, and age tracer data to develop models of groundwater flow for the purpose of water management, northern High Plains aquifer, USA
Water-Level Changes in the High Plains Aquifer, Predevelopment to 2007, 2005-06, and 2006-07
Changes in Water Levels and Storage in the High Plains Aquifer, Predevelopment to 2007
Hydrogeology, Chemical Characteristics, and Transport Processes in the Zone of Contribution of a Public-Supply Well in York, Nebraska
Changes in Water Levels and Storage in the High Plains Aquifer, Predevelopment to 2005
Water-Level Changes in the High Plains Aquifer, Predevelopment to 2005 and 2003 to 2005
Age and quality of ground water and sources of nitrogen in the surficial aquifers in Pumpkin Creek Valley, western Nebraska, 2000
Sampling and analysis plan for ground-water monitoring of wells near the metropolitan utilities district's Platte River West Well Field near Wann, Nebraska: Part I, field sampling plan and Part II, quality assurance project plan
Water-level changes in the high plains aquifer, predevelopment to 2003 and 2002 to 2003
Water-level changes in the High Plains aquifer, predevelopment to 2002, 1980 to 2002, and 2001 to 2002
Water in storage and approaches to ground-water management, High Plains aquifer, 2000
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USGS library for S-PLUS for Windows -- Release 4.0
Release 4.0 of the U.S. Geological Survey S-PLUS library supercedes release 2.1. It comprises functions, dialogs, and datasets used in the U.S. Geological Survey for the analysis of water-resources data. This version does not contain ESTREND, which was in version 2.1. See Release 2.1 for information and access to that version. This library requires Release 8.1 or later of S-PLUS for Windows. S-PLAuthorsDavid L. Lorenz, Elizabeth A. Ahearn, Janet M. Carter, Timothy A. Cohn, Wendy J. Danchuk, Jeffrey W. Frey, Dennis R. Helsel, Kathy Lee, David C. Leeth, Jeffrey D. Martin, Virginia L. McGuire, Kathleen M. Neitzert, Dale M. Robertson, James R. Slack, J. Jeffrey Starn, Aldo V. Vecchia, Donald H. Wilkison, Joyce E. WilliamsonUse of geochemical, isotopic, and age tracer data to develop models of groundwater flow for the purpose of water management, northern High Plains aquifer, USA
A prolonged drought in the High Plains of Nebraska prompted the use of groundwater for cooling at the largest coal-fired power plant in the State. Prior to the drought, groundwater was used primarily for irrigation and the power plant relied exclusively on surface water stored in a nearby reservoir for cooling. Seepage from the reservoir system during the past ∼75 a has resulted in the buildup ofAuthorsPeter B. McMahon, C. P. Carney, E. P. Poeter, Steven M. PetersonWater-Level Changes in the High Plains Aquifer, Predevelopment to 2007, 2005-06, and 2006-07
The High Plains aquifer underlies 111.6 million acres (174,000 square miles) in parts of eight States - Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. Water-level declines began in parts of the High Plains aquifer soon after the beginning of substantial irrigation with ground water in the aquifer area. This report presents water-level changes in the High PlainsAuthorsV. L. McGuireChanges in Water Levels and Storage in the High Plains Aquifer, Predevelopment to 2007
The High Plains aquifer underlies 111.6 million acres (174,000 square miles) in parts of eight States - Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. The area overlying the High Plains aquifer is one of the primary agricultural regions in the Nation. Water-level declines began in parts of the High Plains aquifer soon after the beginning of substantial irrigatiAuthorsV. L. McGuireHydrogeology, Chemical Characteristics, and Transport Processes in the Zone of Contribution of a Public-Supply Well in York, Nebraska
In 2001, the U.S. Geological Survey, as part of the National Water Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program, initiated a topical study of Transport of Anthropogenic and Natural Contaminants (TANC) to PSW (public-supply wells). Local-scale and regional-scale TANC study areas were delineated within selected NAWQA study units for intensive study of processes effecting transport of contaminants to PSWs. ThiAuthorsMatthew K. Landon, Brian R. Clark, Peter B. McMahon, Virginia L. McGuire, Michael J. TurcoChanges in Water Levels and Storage in the High Plains Aquifer, Predevelopment to 2005
The High Plains aquifer underlies 111.4 million acres (174,000 square miles) in parts of eight States-Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. The area overlying the High Plains aquifer is one of the major agricultural regions in the world. Water-level declines began in parts of the High Plains aquifer soon after the beginning of extensive ground-water irAuthorsV. L. McGuireWater-Level Changes in the High Plains Aquifer, Predevelopment to 2005 and 2003 to 2005
The High Plains aquifer underlies 111.4 million acres (174,000 square miles) in parts of eight States-Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. Water-level declines began in parts of the High Plains aquifer soon after the beginning of extensive ground-water irrigation. This report presents water-level changes in the High Plains aquifer from the time priorAuthorsV. L. McGuireAge and quality of ground water and sources of nitrogen in the surficial aquifers in Pumpkin Creek Valley, western Nebraska, 2000
Ground water is the source of drinking water for the residents of Pumpkin Creek Valley, western Nebraska. In this largely agricultural area, shallow aquifers potentially are susceptible to nitrate contamination. During the last 10 years, ground-water levels in the North Platte Natural Resources District have declined and contamination has become a major problem for the district. In 2000, the U.S.AuthorsG. V. Steele, J. C. Cannia, S. S. Sibray, V. L. McGuireSampling and analysis plan for ground-water monitoring of wells near the metropolitan utilities district's Platte River West Well Field near Wann, Nebraska: Part I, field sampling plan and Part II, quality assurance project plan
No abstract available.AuthorsV. L. McGuire, J.A. Godberson, R. C. WilsonWater-level changes in the high plains aquifer, predevelopment to 2003 and 2002 to 2003
No abstract available.AuthorsVirginia L. McGuireWater-level changes in the High Plains aquifer, predevelopment to 2002, 1980 to 2002, and 2001 to 2002
No abstract available.AuthorsVirginia L. McGuireWater in storage and approaches to ground-water management, High Plains aquifer, 2000
No abstract available.AuthorsVirginia L. McGuire, M.R. Johnson, R.L. Schieffer, J.S. Stanton, S.K. Sebree, Ingrid M. Verstraeten - Software