NWDTW_2026: Full Schedule

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8:00am CDT

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:20am CDT

Learn more with Amy Simonson -- the USGS Northeast Region Coastal Science Capability Team co-leader, and an Urban Landscapes and Flood Science Capability Team member -- about how we work with scientists across science centers and in some cases other USGS regions to increase communication and awareness as well as provide opportunities for collaboration. See all the Northeast Region Capability Teams here: https://doimspp.sharepoint.com/sites/usgs-Northeast-Region/SitePages/CT.aspx.

We welcome membership in any of the Capability Teams, even if you are outside the Northeast Region. To be added, please refer to the CT Lead Contacts in the CT SharePoint site.

Speakers

Amy Simonson

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
BCC - Wilson (58 Tiered Class Only)

Collaboration

Length 20 minutes
Can't teach also presenting nugo2 and HydroCorrect;
Notes Thanks for all your work!

9:00am CDT

Year in Review: Summary of Hydroacoustics in WY25

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am CDT

BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)

Join fellow hydroacoustics enthusiasts in this beloved annual session to find out who made the largest measurement in WY25 and other interesting tidbits.

Speakers

Justin Boldt

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)

HYDROACOUSTICS

Length 20 minutes
Can't teach Monday, AM;Monday, PM;

9:00am CDT

How do you do? - Hydrotechs in the office

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am CDT

BCC - Thames (21 Class / 40 Theater)

This session is an open‑format discussion focused on the day‑to‑day office work of hydrologic technicians. Attendees are encouraged to share the strategies, tools, workflows, and habits that help them stay productive when they’re not in the field. The goal is to create a collaborative “hive‑mind” environment where participants can exchange ideas, ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from one another’s experiences.
Whether it’s data management techniques, tips for organizing field schedules, or tricks for navigating internal systems, all ideas are welcome. Come ready to contribute, listen, and walk away with practical takeaways from your fellow hydrotechs.

Speakers

Ernie McCoy

Hydrologic Technician, USGS-Dakota WSC

Hydrotech at the Grand Forks field office in North Dakota. I started as a student the summer of 09, graduated from UND with a bachelors degree in Environmental Geoscience. I stream gage, collect discrete samples and run continuous monitors collecting the big five.

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Thames (21 Class / 40 Theater)

SHOW AND TELL FIELD HACKS: TIPS AND TRICKS

Length 20 minutes
Notes I will need free cookies to encourage people to attend.

10:00am CDT

Unified Field Data Collection Application- Status Update

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT

BCC - Sellers (476 Class / 800 Theater)

We'll provide a status update on where the project is at, and where we are headed.

Speakers

Laura Flight

Catherine Fargen

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
BCC - Sellers (476 Class / 800 Theater)

COMPUTER TOOLS

Length 20 minutes
Can't teach Monday, AM;Monday, PM;
Notes Put it in whatever track you'd like.

10:00am CDT

Envisoning the future of QWDX and SedLOGIN

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT

BCC - Smith (42 Class / 48 Theater)

The QWDX and SedLOGIN Modernization Discovery project is evaluating options for updating the systems that support the efficient and traceable transfer of laboratory and field data into AQUARIUS Samples. This session will share a project update and offer users a chance to contribute directly to the alternatives analysis—helping shape the future of how discrete-sample data flows into AQS.

Speakers

Kate Norton

Patrick Eslick-Huff

Michael Canova

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
BCC - Smith (42 Class / 48 Theater)

DISCRETE QW

Length 20 minutes
Can't teach Monday, PM;Monday, AM;
Notes Relates talks about the future of lab data in AQSamples

10:00am CDT

Using DSET tools to access water quality data in the DataHub

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT

BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)

A new suite of features within the DSET (Discrete Samples Extensibility Tools) application provides access to internal sample data from the Data Hub. This effectively allows programmers to use R to retrieve those data, including those that are not available from the public endpoints. This will be an introduction to those features.

Speakers

Dave Rus

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)

DISCRETE QW

Length 20 minutes
Notes This session will be a good followup to the 'Intro to dataRetrieval' session proposed by Laura DeCicco.

10:00am CDT

Use of Remote Boats with ADCPs

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT

BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)

Remote control (RC) boats are increasingly used to deploy acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs) for streamflow measurements. These platforms can enhance safety, reduce operational costs, and improve field efficiency. However, they also introduce potential data quality concerns. Additional quality assurance is required to detect and mitigate issues such as electromagnetic interference, air entrainment, and flow disturbance.
This presentation will outline the advantages and limitations of RC boat based ADCP deployments, present examples of both high and low quality datasets, and highlight practical steps users can take in the field and during post processing to address common data quality challenges.

Speakers

Travis Knight

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)

HYDROACOUSTICS

Length 20 minutes

10:30am CDT

Index Velocity Rating Departure Causes from Pitch and Roll

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am CDT

BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)

Small changes in an ADVM position can cause big problems with your index velocity rating. Changes in pitch and roll can change from poor mount design, broken mounts, debris snags, or ADVM installation error. When pitch and roll changes occur, a different sample volume is measured which can cause departures in your index velocity rating. ADVM movement could be difficult to catch, but reviewing ADVM data in the field can explain and potentially prevent rating issues. This talk will discuss how to identify rating problems caused by changes in pitch and roll along with best practices for shifting index velocity ratings due to pitch and roll.

Speakers

David Segal

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)

HYDROACOUSTICS

Length 20 minutes

11:00am CDT

Enhanced monitoring of a broad suite of contaminants using fluorescence measurements

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am CDT

BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)

Fluorescence measures the inherent optical properties of dissolved substances in water and provides a wealth of information. Analysis of these substances can be used to assess environmental processing of dissolved organic matter (DOM), and also help distinguish sources of water and contaminants. The USGS Organic Matter Research Laboratory in Sacramento, CA, provides a range of analytical services including dissolved organic carbon concentration, and the optical properties of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in water. USGS scientists working with the OMRL have developed proxy models relating fluorescence measurements to a wide spectrum of constituents of concern including PFAS, oil/gas, mercury, and wildfire materials in both surface water and groundwater. These data can also be used to identify which optical instruments are likely to be most suitable for in situ monitoring for specific basins or sites, or if none are available, to develop a novel sensor for the cooperators’ needs.

Speakers

Maura Uebner

Jacob Fleck

Angela Hansen

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)

DISCRETE QW

Length 20 minutes

2:00pm CDT

Modernizing Field Data Collection Reviews: A Scalable Approach to Consistency, Accountability, and Efficiency

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT

BCC - Smith (42 Class / 48 Theater)

This presentation highlights how the New York Water Science Center modernized its Field Data Collection Review process by replacing manual worksheets and disconnected tracking steps with an integrated digital workflow. Attendees will see how standardized review forms, automated notifications, and centralized tracking improved consistency, accountability, and administrative efficiency. The session will also share practical lessons learned and considerations for other Centers interested in adopting a similar approach.

Speakers