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Upper Midwest Water Science Center Products Published Quarter One, Fiscal Year 2024

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:00:00 EST

Below are all products released by the Upper Midwest Water Science Center in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 (September 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023)

Idaho Hydrologic Update, November 2023

trmerrick@usgs.gov — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:42:20 EST

November 2023 issue of the Idaho Hydrologic Update from the USGS Idaho Water Science Center.

Three historic USGS streamgages recognized by new World Meteorological Organization designation

rjwhite@usgs.gov — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:11:54 EST

The “centennial observing station” recognition —which includes streamgages for the first time—is part of an effort to maintain long-term earth observations around the world

New publication highlight - Environmental surveillance and detection of viable highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in Iowa wetland

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:00 EST

New publication alert!

Environmental surveillance and detection of viable highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in Iowa wetland.

Collaborative USGS study informs the development of water recreation sites by providing water quality data and health risk research - Iowa Public Radio feature

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:00:00 EST

Scientists at Laboratory for Infectious Disease and the Environment are collaborating with Polk County Conservation in central Iowa to estimate the health risk posed to recreators in the Des Moines River and tributaries.

New USGS report assesses successes, barriers, and lessons learned for decision-support tool design and development

criggs@usgs.gov — Tue, 7 Nov 2023 15:39:17 EST

Decision-support tools can be useful to natural resource managers, policy makers and other stakeholders that use USGS data. USGS scientists analyzed how scientists and technology professionals describe their experiences developing decision-support tools. In a new USGS report, they present five principles of successful decision-support tool design and development.

USGS Scientists Podcast Interviews

ygillies@usgs.gov — Mon, 6 Nov 2023 17:36:41 EST

In 2023, USGS Alaska Science Center scientists participated in a weekly radio program and podcast called Liquid Assets, airing on KTNA 88.9 FM, a community radio for the Susitna Valley in Alaska. Radio host Jenny Willoughby talks to experts about all things related to water.

New project webpage: Modeling the water-quality effects to the Klamath River from drain recirculation

lhoaks@usgs.gov — Fri, 3 Nov 2023 19:39:24 EDT

A recent U.S. Geological Survey report explores what could happen to nutrient loads in the Klamath River when water from the Klamath Straits Drain is diverted from the river into the Ady Canal. The results of this study could help resource managers decide how to best reduce nutrient loads.

Data Science Opportunities with the USGS Idaho Water Science Center

trmerrick@usgs.gov — Fri, 3 Nov 2023 11:20:34 EDT

The U.S. Geological Survey's Idaho Water Science Center is hiring one or more Physical Scientists with an emphasis on data science. Job announcements will soon open on USAJobs for permanent Federal positions at two levels of experience (GS-9 and GS-11/12). The duty station for these positions is Idaho's capital city, Boise, consistently rated among the best places to live in the U.S.

Staff Feature - Margaret Zimmer recently awarded GSA 2023 Kohout Early Career Award

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 08:00:00 EDT

Supervisory Hydrologist Margaret Zimmer started at UMid in August 2023 and was recently awarded the 2023 Kohout Early Career Award from the Hydrogeology Section of the Geological Society of America.

Connecticut Office Moves to Goodwin University Campus

krossos@usgs.gov — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 05:59:00 EDT

This fall, the East Hartford, Connecticut office of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) New England Water Science Center relocated to the campus of Goodwin University.

USGS Youth Outreach at Expanding Your Horizons Conference

hackley@usgs.gov — Wed, 1 Nov 2023 17:27:43 EDT

On October 14th, a group from the USGS California Water Science Center hosted both a workshop and career table at the Sacramento State University Expanding Your Horizons Conference. The conference encourages middle school girls to explore STEM education and careers.

Idaho Hydrologic Update, October 2023

trmerrick@usgs.gov — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:50:08 EDT

October 2023 issue of the Idaho Hydrologic Update from the USGS Idaho Water Science Center.

Fall 2023 - In The Flow - USGS Maryland-Delaware-Washington DC Water Science Newsletter

dfisher@usgs.gov — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:21:55 EDT

The fourth edition of "In The Flow," the newsletter of the Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C. Water Science Center focused on water science issues and solutions in our region.

USGS Director David Applegate visits the Upper Midwest Water Science Center offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:00:00 EDT

Director Dave Applegate visited the Upper Midwest Water Science Center October 10-12, 2023.

Upper Midwest Water Science Center hosted center-wide face-to-face meeting at end of September

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:00:00 EDT

At the end of September, the employees at the Upper Midwest Water Science Center met in Madison for the first Center-wide face to face meeting since merging in 2017.

How "Groundwater Under the Direct Influence of Surface Water" has been identified in Pennsylvania

djgoode@usgs.gov — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 06:47:13 EDT

USGS, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, compiled and evaluated data used to identify groundwater sources that are under the direct influence of surface water (GUDI) in Pennsylvania.

Tailored sediment sampling can lead to more effective management

criggs@usgs.gov — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:10:11 EDT

We use multiple methods to collect suspended sediment data, depending on the needs of the project.

New Publication - Assessing the Effects of Chloride Deicer Applications on Groundwater near the Siskiyou Pass, Southwestern Oregon

lhoaks@usgs.gov — Fri, 6 Oct 2023 17:59:07 EDT

The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Transportation, evaluated the effects of cold-weather chloride deicers (road deicing chemicals) on groundwater quality, with a focus on chloride, near the Siskiyou Pass in southwestern Oregon.

Expanded Harmful Algae Monitoring in the San Francisco Estuary

kvriley@usgs.gov — Thu, 5 Oct 2023 15:27:45 EDT

NOAA recently awarded a grant through its Monitoring and Event Response Research Program (MERHAB) to support the development of a harmful algal blooms (HABs) collaborative monitoring program for the San Francisco Estuary.

2023 Quarter 4 USGS Stream Discharge and National Snow and Ice Data Center Data

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Sun, 1 Oct 2023 08:00:00 EDT

Spring flooding can be a concern across much of the upper Midwest. The USGS excels at measuring stream discharge, or the volume of water moving through a stream per unit of time, which helps us monitor flooding in real-time.

Welcoming new Upper Midwest Water Science Center Director, Steve Peterson

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Sun, 1 Oct 2023 08:00:00 EDT

A warm welcome to new Upper Midwest Water Science Center Director, Steve Peterson.

Upper Midwest Water Science Center Products Published Quarter Four, Fiscal Year 2023

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Sun, 1 Oct 2023 08:00:00 EDT

Below are all products released by the Upper Midwest Water Science Center in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2023 - September 31, 2023)

GEMSC Scientist Receives Special IAGC Leadership Award

emorriss@usgs.gov — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:11:17 EDT

GEMSC Research Hydrologist Isabelle M. Cozzarelli, Ph.D. recently received the Friend of Water-Rock Interaction & Applied Isotope Geochemistry award in ‘Recognition of leadership in the field of geochemistry and many valuable contributions to the international symposium’ from the International Association of Geochemistry (IAGC).

Idaho Hydrologic Update, September 2023

trmerrick@usgs.gov — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:52:46 EDT

September 2023 issue of the Idaho Hydrologic Update from the USGS Idaho Water Science Center.

Meet our New Staff at the New England WSC - September 2023

smieszek@usgs.gov — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:00 EDT

Join us in welcoming our recently hired staff at the New England Water Science Center.

New England WSC Products in the Third Quarter of 2023

smieszek@usgs.gov — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:30:00 EDT

List of New England Water Science Center products released in the third quarter of 2023.

USGS Oregon streamflow station recognized by the World Meteorological Organization

lhoaks@usgs.gov — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:45:01 EDT

Did you know Oregon is home to an internationally recognized streamflow monitoring station?

Uncrewed Aviation Systems (UAS) Training Interest Survey

sdunn@usgs.gov — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:57:28 EDT

Are you a Tribally affiliated Uncrewed Aviation Systems (UAS) pilot or a scientist who uses UAS in your research?

We are developing a training and want to hear about your needs.

Drought Watch Remains for 19 Counties, York County Moved to Drought Warning

djgoode@usgs.gov — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:00:00 EDT

USGS groundwater and surface water monitoring data contributed to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's (PaDEP) September 22, 2023 declaration of a drought watch for 19 counties and a drought warning for York County.