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Thursday, July 23
 

8:00am CDT

dataRetrieval: R and Python packages to access USGS water data
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am CDT
This training will demonstrate how to use the dataretrieval package in R/Python to access USGS water data. We will cover recent changes and updates that have occurred in dataretrieval to leverage new Water Data APIs. We’ll show examples for how to replace legacy workflows with modern alternatives, including how to obtain data for a site list or area of interest. We’ll discuss future updates and how to get the current status of dataretrieval workflows. Attendees are encouraged to bring existing scripts and workflows to the session to get hands on help in adapting to the new modern dataretrieval functions.
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)

9:30am CDT

Break
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am CDT

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)

10:00am CDT

Using DSET tools to access water quality data in the DataHub
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
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
avatar for Dave Rus

Dave Rus

WQ Specialist, NEWSC
Product owner of the Batch Data Loader and Water Quality Review (AQS tools)
Project lead of the Triangle Project
Member of the QWILS team
Water Quality Specialist at Nebraska WSC
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)

11:00am CDT

Enhanced monitoring of a broad suite of contaminants using fluorescence measurements
Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am CDT
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.
Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)

11:30am CDT

Lunch
Thursday July 23, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)

1:00pm CDT

Dremio for LDMs and Hydrologists
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Discover how Dremio makes it easy for local data managers and hydrologists to gain valuable insights from your AQUARIUS Samples Data. Learn to run the growing library of useful queries, build your own custom views, and share them with others. This session is your first step toward modernizing your data workflows.
Speakers
MC

Michael Canova

Hydrologist / Data Management Specialist, U.S. Geological Survey
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)

2:00pm CDT

Batch Data Loader and WQ Review: Tips, Tricks, Demos, and Feedback
Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
This will be an informal session where the latest features of BDL and WQR are demonstrated, with an emphasis on the use cases of those in attendance. The roadmap for the applications will be discussed, and feedback will be solicited regarding the prioritization of future feature development.
Speakers
avatar for Dave Rus

Dave Rus

WQ Specialist, NEWSC
Product owner of the Batch Data Loader and Water Quality Review (AQS tools)
Project lead of the Triangle Project
Member of the QWILS team
Water Quality Specialist at Nebraska WSC
Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)
 

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