Bill Andrews is a Science Coordinator for the USGS Rocky Mountain Region. He has worked for the USGS since 1988. His previous positions in the USGS include Hydrologist, Webmaster, Water-Quality Specialist, Groundwater Specialist, Report Specialist, Section Chief, and Center Director.
Bill Andrews earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology (College of William and Mary), a Master of Science Degree in Geology (Northern Illinois University), and a Doctoral Degree in Environmental Science (University of Oklahoma). He has served in a wide range of technical and supervisory roles at USGS offices in Florida, Minnesota, and Oklahoma and has assisted in several headquarters projects. Bill has lead-authored or coauthored 40 USGS-series publications, 11 journal papers, 17 conference abstracts or proceedings papers, and has given numerous talks about hydrology, emerging contaminants, relations between land uses and water quality, climate change, and induced seismicity. He currently serves as a Science Coordinator for the Rocky Mountain Region of the USGS, which involves reviewing and writing technical documents and publications, and reviewing center science programs.
Native Nations face unique challenges related to climate change. Native Americans have a deep connection to the natural environment within which their livelihoods, cultural identity, and spiritual practices are rooted. Changes to water flow and hydrology, landscapes, and ecosystems, in combination with socio-economic and other factors, amplify tribal vulnerabilities to climate change. In the...
Throughout the past and yet today, USGS topographic maps and data are designed for scientists and other governmental users, but they have value for a broad spectrum of users, including professionals such as resources managers and planners, and private citizens such as recreationists and students from elementary through graduate school completing school projects.