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Tuesday, July 21
 

1:00pm CDT

Development and Use Cases of a Rapid Deploy Camera System
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Colorado WSC Network Integration and Science Innovation (I&I) team has developed a standalone Rapid Deployment Camera (RDC) system which allows USGS staff to install cameras quickly and with no formal camera training. Camera imagery is served via USGS HIVIS. Use cases for RDC deployment include camera installation prior to flooding events; after significant landscape processes such as wildfires, landslides, avalanches; to monitor seasonal conditions which affect gage reliability such as algae, sediment deposition, leave accumulation; and rapid response to cooperator or emergency management requests.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)

1:30pm CDT

Alpha Coefficient Data Mining for Image Velocimetry from the USGS Database of ADCP Measurements
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:30pm - 1:50pm CDT
To compute discharge using image velocimetry, the measured surface velocity must be related to the depth-averaged velocity; this is typically done using a simple coefficient known as the alpha coefficient. The alpha coefficient is the most significant input to the computation of discharge from imagery that is often not empirically determined, but the resulting discharge value is directly proportional to the value chosen. The USGS database contains more than half a million ADCP measurements - the profiles in these measurements can be used to inform selection of alpha. Results from a compilation of profiles at a variety of sites will be presented.
Speakers
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:30pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)

2:00pm CDT

Data Discovery Tools
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
An expanded overview of key Water Data for the Nation tools—USGS Explore, State Pages, and the National Water Dashboard.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)

2:00pm CDT

General IV Methods and RIVRs
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
This session will give a general overview of index velocity methods and concepts as well as incorporating the use of RIVRS software, an application to improve the workflow and efficiency of synchronizing water velocity, gage height, and streamflow measurement data.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)

2:00pm CDT

Water, Watts, and Wires: An Introduction to Microcontrollers for Instrument Control and Monitoring
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
"Did you unplug it and plug it back in?" - every IT Person, ever.
Field visits for simple instrument resets are a costly drain on resources. While most dataloggers have control ports that can power cycle devices and instruments, these ports are often exhausted as sensor density increases. By integrating a microcontroller, we have expanded our control capacity via multi-channel relay boards. Logic within the main datalogger verifies data transmission, validity, and connectivity before communicating with an external microcontroller that manages the power supply to individual devices and instruments. More importantly, we've moved beyond simple "On/Off" control by monitoring individual instrument's current draw in real-time. These data are passed to the primary datalogger, enabling automated notifications if hardware is drawing outside of specifications. Because the entire system can be monitored and controlled remotely, it provides a comprehensive "health check". This reduces unnecessary field visits and equips staff with additional diagnostic information needed to troubleshoot before leaving the office.
Speakers
avatar for Trevor Violette

Trevor Violette

Physical Scientist
Trevor has been working for the Estuarine Hydrodynamics and Sediment Transport team for almost 14 years. In his time, he has been heavily involved in index velocity and complex velocity mapping projects, water quality, and fish tracking. He's installed more ADCPs, QW Sondes, and Hydrophones... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)

3:00pm CDT

USGS Water Data in Relation to the Fundamental Science Practices
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:20pm CDT
The USGS has collected water data for over 135 years. The USGS Fundamental Science Practices (FSP) have been governing water data collection and publication for the past 20 years. How familiar are you with FSP as it pertains to water data? This presentation will (1) provide a broad overview of FSP, (2) show how FSP relates to water data collection and subsequent data publication, and (3) share available OSQI resources useful for when FSP questions arise.

This presentation will accomplish these objectives by examining three focus areas; (1) discussing data collection and approval obligations in SM 502.2 Fundamental Science Practices: Planning and Conducting Data Collection and Research and SM 502.8 Fundamental Science Practices: Review and Approval of Scientific Data for Release, (2) relating adherence of Water Mission Area Techniques and Methods to adherence of Fundamental Science Practices, (3) discussing mechanisms for reporting FSP questions to the Fundamental Science Practices Advisory Council (FSPAC), quality concerns to OSQI resources, and integrity concerns to the USGS Scientific Integrity Officer. Listeners will leave the presentation with a better understanding of how FSP relates to USGS Water data collection and publication and where to turn to when concerns arise.

This presentation will be given by Gary Burke, a staff scientist from the Office of Science Quality and Integrity (OSQI). Gary was a Field Office Chief for over 6 years prior to joining OSQI and had collected NWIS water data for over 20 years.
Speakers
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:20pm CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)

4:30pm CDT

Surrogate Analysis and Index Developer (SAID) 2.0 Tool
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
This session will give a status update on SAID 2.0 and walk through developing a model so users can see common workflows and ask questions.
Speakers
avatar for Colleen Barr

Colleen Barr

Hydrologist, USGS
Colleen is a Hydrologist/Software Developer in the Hydrologic Networks Branch (HNB).
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)
  SEDIMENT
 
Wednesday, July 22
 

8:00am CDT

USGS National Water Quality Network (NWQN-SW): Overview of Sample Collection, Data Reporting and Products
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
Understanding the water quality of U.S. streams and rivers requires consistent data collection and analysis over decades. The U.S. Geological Survey’s National Water Quality Network (NWQN) was established to facilitate national-scale understanding of surface-water quality conditions through the collection of comparable data in large rivers and small streams in different geographic and land-use settings. Data collected by the NWQN supports the needs of Federal, State and local stakeholders tasked with managing our Nation’s water resources. This talk will provide an overview of the history of national-scale, surface-water quality monitoring in the USGS, current network objectives and scope, sample collection and reporting methods, sampling resources as well as highlight products utilizing NWQN data.
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Riskin

Melissa Riskin

National Water Quality Network Coordinator, USGS-WMA-OSD
Melissa Riskin is currently the Coordinator of the National Water Quality Network (NWQN-SW) within the USGS Water Mission Area, Observing Systems Division. She is also the Product Owner of the field software Superfly. Melissa graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
BCC - Central Bank (39 Class / 60 Theater)

8:00am CDT

The National Ground-Water Monitoring Network: Background and Call for USGS Involvement
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
Provide the history of the Network, current funding opportunity, and a request for USGS scientists to evaluate and update sites in the Network. Candice Hopkins will provide more information regarding steps to update the NGWMN portal in a companion presentation.
Speakers
avatar for Rod Caldwell

Rod Caldwell

Hydrologist, USGS
Rod began his career with the USGS in 1990 in Oregon and transferred to Montana in 1998 and has since worked on hydrologic investigations in Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming. He was the National Water Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Northern Rockies Intermontane Basins Groundwater... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
Hotel Capstone - Presidents (50 Theater/40 Classroom)

8:00am CDT

Hydroacoustic Streamflow Measurements: Selecting Equipment and Methods
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
A common question is how to choose streamflow measurement methods and equipment for different flow conditions. Should the stream be waded? Should the measurement be made with moving boat ADCP or Mid-Section ADCP? What track reference should I use if the moving boat ADCP method is used? This presentation will cover the limitations of each approach and introduce a simplified decision matrix for selecting methods and instruments.
Speakers
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)

8:00am CDT

History and Current Activities of the Federal Interagency Sedimentation Project
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
The Federal Interagency Sedimentation Project (FISP) was founded in 1939 to standardize sediment sampler instrumentation, sampling methods, and sediment sample laboratory analysis processes. The project expanded over the many years of its operation to include automatic samplers, surrogate instrumentation such as acoustics and turbidity meters, water quality samplers, and much more.
This session will cover the history, achievements, and current projects the FISP is working on.
Speakers
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)

8:30am CDT

WMA LIMS Status Update
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am CDT
Discuss capabilities of WMA LIMS solution - HIGH LEVEL Project Overview
Includes project release timelines, Catalog services, Client Portal, and Billing processes.
Speakers
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Central Bank (39 Class / 60 Theater)

8:30am CDT

Help Us Curate a Stronger National Groundwater Monitoring Network
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am CDT
The National Groundwater Monitoring Network (NGWMN) is a compilation of selected groundwater monitoring wells from Federal, State, and local groundwater monitoring networks across the nation. The NGWMN is designed to be a curated network of wells that are of known quality and can provide insight to groundwater araciality. The NGWMN Data Portal provides access to data in the Network; monitoring locations must be added to the network through a manual process. Each Water Science Center can select wells they deem appropriate for inclusion in the NGWMN. This session will cover criteria for wells to include in the NGWMN, give tips on how to determine if wells should be added or deleted, and review the application that can be used for this process.
Speakers
avatar for Candice Hopkins

Candice Hopkins

Product Owner, USGS - WMA
Candice Hopkins is a product owner at U.S. Geological Survey's Water Mission Area. Candice focuses on creating products that deliver data to a broad group of users, including scientists and the public. Her current products include the Water Quality Portal, the National Groundwater... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am CDT
Hotel Capstone - Presidents (50 Theater/40 Classroom)

8:30am CDT

Interactive ADCP game/quiz
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am CDT
Test your knowledge and see how much you know about the different types of ADCPs. A fun session for beginners to advanced users.
Speakers
avatar for Justin Boldt

Justin Boldt

Hydrologist, USGS
Justin is a Hydrologist for the USGS Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science Center in Louisville, KY. He began his career with the USGS in 2010 as a student working for the Office of Surface Water out of the Urbana, Illinois office. In 2013, he graduated from the University of Illinois... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)

9:00am CDT

Raspberry Pi DCP with SDI-12 sensor interface and TID data ingest prototype design and testing
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
COWSC has designed and tested a raspberry pi-based data logger with SDI-12 interface which delivers data in real time to AQTS through TID and a cellular connection. This presentation will provide details on the design considerations, construction, and implementation of this and other similar systems.
Speakers
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Smith (28 Class / 45 Theater)

9:00am CDT

USGS Groundwater National Climate Response Network (CRN): Background and Path Forward
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Discussion of CRN history, objectives, and current conditions. Opportunity for Q and A regarding network operations and funding.
Speakers
avatar for Rod Caldwell

Rod Caldwell

Hydrologist, USGS
Rod began his career with the USGS in 1990 in Oregon and transferred to Montana in 1998 and has since worked on hydrologic investigations in Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming. He was the National Water Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Northern Rockies Intermontane Basins Groundwater... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Hotel Capstone - Presidents (50 Theater/40 Classroom)

10:00am CDT

Let's Work Together - USGS Flood Coordination
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
Flood Coordination helps facilitate clear, consistent cross‑organizational situational awareness through routine flood coordination calls (internal operational calls and external science calls), updates to Emergency Management and USGS leadership, and participation in interagency briefings, but it doesn't work unless we work together. I would like to present the current approach and am looking for your feedback.
Speakers
avatar for Julia Prokopec

Julia Prokopec

Hydrologist/FIM Coordinator/Assistant Flood Coordinator, USGS
Julia Prokopec is a hydrologist in the Web Informatics & Mapping Team (WIM) in the Upper Midwest Water Science Center in St Paul, MN. She works with partners and lead developers to coordinate development and project management within WIM. She is also the USGS Flood Inundation Mapping... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)

10:00am CDT

Readying Superfly for LIMS Modernization and Other Updates
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
The upcoming modernization of LIMS will require modifications to the Superfly files we use to generate ASRs. More broadly, the modernization of many of our tools creates opportunities for Superfly to become more integrated into the Discrete Water Quality Workflow. This session will talk about how Superfly is being updated and how users can prepare accordingly.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
BCC - Central Bank (39 Class / 60 Theater)

10:00am CDT

USGS Signage Updates: Coordinating Across HIF, WSCs, and the Innovation Depot
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
Join us to learn more about USGS signage! An USGS team is working on a new line of standardized, field ruggedized signage designed specifically for Monitoring Locations, with production coordinated through the Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF). The goal is to allow Water Science Centers to order signs. The initial design concept includes a sign sized approximately 12 by 18 inches. Centers will be able to tailor their signs through a range of construction options—including aluminum or vinyl signs, pre-drilled mounting configurations, acrylic protective covers, and optional aluminum back plates.
Speakers
KS

Kimberly Shaffer

Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Survey
Kimberly Shaffer has a degree in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University and has worked for the U.S. Geological Survey for the past 27 years. As a hydrologist, she has collected and published streamflow, water-quality, and water-use data. In 2021, Kim became the Continuous... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)

10:00am CDT

USGS Precipitation Chemistry QA project for NADP 2025 results
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
Review of the 2025 NADP External QA program interlaboratory comparison results for NTN, MDN, field audit, system blank and 1 week 2 week sampler comparison studies
Speakers
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
BCC - Thames (21 Class / 40 Theater)

10:00am CDT

ICE-Edge: Computing Continuous Under-ice Discharge on the Edge
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
As of Jan 5, 2026, 1,185 of the 9,004 USGS streamgages were ice-affected - approximately 13.2% of our assets that lack the capacity to deliver real-time discharge. Existing USGS under-ice methods require hours to complete, are cost prohibitive, lack the capacity to deliver continuous discharge time series, and place hydrographers at risk. ICE-Edge computes real-time under ice discharge on the “edge” (think by the riverbank) by integrating a RaspberryPi (RPi) computer, python code, uplooking Acoustic Doppler Velocity Meter (u-ADVM), FirstNet modem, and leveraging the probability concept discharge algorithm.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)

10:30am CDT

Connecting the Triangle of Superfly - LIMS - and AQS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am CDT
It costs us time trying to get our Discrete Water Quality applications to talk to one another as data moves through the workflow. The modernization of those applications provides an opportunity to strengthen those connections and hopefully save us some time. This presentation will describe some of the ways that new connections are being built into those applications and how our workflow will tap into those new 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
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am CDT
BCC - Central Bank (39 Class / 60 Theater)

11:00am CDT

Upcoming changes to the presentation of NWQL and Contract Laboratory data in AQUARIUS Samples
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am CDT
As LabVantage replaces the StarLIMS system at the National Water Quality Laboratory, the format of data sent to AQUARIUS Samples will shift significantly from today’s QWBATCH structure. This session will explain how LabVantage’s outputs align more closely with AQS’s Observations format, what differences users can expect in the new data model, how these changes enable features and capabilities that were not possible with QWBATCH, and what new constraints will be present in the data flow.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Central Bank (39 Class / 60 Theater)

11:00am CDT

Using the Fixed Method for Open Water Mid-Section ADCP Measurements
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am CDT
The fixed method for making mid-section ADCP measurements is traditionally used for under ice conditions. The fixed method could be adapted to use in open water when other methods will not work due to the inability to safely get top-down observations, magnetic interference, and time constraints. This talk will discuss a situation where the fixed mid-section ADCP method was used in open water when no other viable option was available for making discharge measurements.
Speakers
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)

2:30pm CDT

Upcoming changes to OneStop ordering
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
The HIF is modernizing its business software, including key user-facing features of the OneStop platform. This talk will share up-to-date information about the plans for modernization such as target timelines, known feature changes, and plans for user communications in advance of any changes.
Speakers
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)

3:30pm CDT

Frozen SUSHI (Scientists Using Salt Hydrometric Instruments): Salt Dilution Tracer Discharge Measurements Under Ice
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
A presentation on the application of salt dilution tracer discrete discharge measurements in under ice conditions. An overview of the method and workflow is discussed. Results of under ice measurements will be reviewed emphasizing the successes, technical challenges, and the lessons learned. Including a further discussion on improving accuracy and repeatability of the method in the future.
Speakers
avatar for Tony Trease

Tony Trease

Hydro Tech, USGS
Hydro Tech at the Lakewood Field Office. Colorado WSC Hydracoustics Specialist. Rocky Mountain SUSHI. 17 years with the USGS.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)

4:00pm CDT

Discrete Discharge from Multiple Platforms and Novel Algorithms: Fixed‑Mount and Portable Velocity Radars and Drone‑based Cameras
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm CDT
Standard streamgaging methods to compute discharge rely on placing equipment and personnel in water and integrating velocities and depths at multiple verticals at a channel cross section (25 to 30 to hundreds of hydroacoustic ensembles). However, a paradigm change has occurred with the advent of non-contact platforms such as fixed‑mount and portable velocity radars and drone‑based cameras. The benefits of coupling these platforms and novel algorithms are clear – enhanced safety and increased efficiency.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)

4:30pm CDT

Setup and Best Practices for the use of Analite NEP5000
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
A brief walkthrough of setting up and calibrating the NEP5000 turbidity sensor using the NEPOEM software. Will cover some best practices, troubleshooting scenarios, and lessons learned from operating these sensors in the field for the last 6 years.
Speakers
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)

4:30pm CDT

Using AreaComp3 for Indirect measurements
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
AreaComp3 was primarily developed to assist with development of Stage-Area ratings for index velocity sites. The program has several other improvements that can assist with the computation of Indirect measurements, specifically Contracted Opening and Critical Depth measurements. This brief presentation will discuss the use of the AreaComp3 tool with X,Y,Z data, and how you can use that output to assist with the computation of Indirect Measurements. This presentation is geared towards users that collect cross section data post flood and need to compute hydrologic properties with that data. It is also oriented towards technicians/hydrologists that work with Indirect Measurements of Discharge and should be familiar with those methods.
Speakers
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
 
Thursday, July 23
 

8:00am CDT

Curious about Capability Teams?
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
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
BCC - Wilson (54 Tiered Class Only)

9:00am CDT

Year in Review: Summary of Hydroacoustics in WY25
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
How many measurements did the USGS make last year? What type of instrument is the most common? Join fellow hydroacoustics enthusiasts in this beloved annual session to find out who joined the 1 million cfs club in WY25 and other interesting tidbits.
Speakers
avatar for Justin Boldt

Justin Boldt

Hydrologist, USGS
Justin is a Hydrologist for the USGS Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science Center in Louisville, KY. He began his career with the USGS in 2010 as a student working for the Office of Surface Water out of the Urbana, Illinois office. In 2013, he graduated from the University of Illinois... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)

9:00am CDT

How do you do? - Hydrotechs in the office
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
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.

Use this link to access teams to share content. Hydrotechs in the office.
Speakers
avatar for Ernie McCoy

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 - Sellers (476 Class / 800 Theater)

10:00am CDT

Unified Field Data Collection Application- Status Update
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
Like a lot of things, the Unified Field App (UFA) project has navigated several challenges in the last year. This means we've had to push the groundwater module release date until sometime well into 2027. 

Despite these setbacks, the team has kept momentum moving forward. We're using 2026 to re-group, refine our strategy, and set the project up for success in 2027 and beyond.  

Most importantly, the project is still moving forward (though slower than planned) and is recognized as a high priority. We appreciate your patience and continued enthusiasm.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Flight

Laura Flight

Supervisory Hydrologist, USGS
Laura began her USGS career in 1995 as a summer student and was hired full-time in 1997 as a Hydrologic Technician running surface water and groundwater field trips and computing records. Over time she started doing LDM duties, teaching courses, and testing NWIS applications. In 2019... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
BCC - Sellers (476 Class / 800 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)

10:00am CDT

Use of Remote Boats with ADCPs
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
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
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)

10:30am CDT

Envisioning the future of QWDX and SedLOGIN
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am CDT
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
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Michael Canova

Hydrologist / Data Management Specialist, U.S. Geological Survey
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am CDT
BCC - Smith (28 Class / 45 Theater)

10:30am CDT

Index Velocity Rating Departure Causes from Pitch and Roll
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am CDT
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
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 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)

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
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.
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Katherine Grindle

Hydrologist, USGS
Katherine Grindle is a Hydrologist with the New York Water Science Center. She has been with the U. S. Geological Survey since 2015. Before becoming the Continuous Water Quality Subject Matter Expert within New York’s Quality and Integrity Branch, she was a hydrologic technician... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
BCC - Smith (28 Class / 45 Theater)

2:00pm CDT

ADCP Greatest Hits
Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
What’s your jam? Wind down the week with a brief session that highlights ADCP key concepts paired with music.
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Justin Boldt

Hydrologist, USGS
Justin is a Hydrologist for the USGS Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science Center in Louisville, KY. He began his career with the USGS in 2010 as a student working for the Office of Surface Water out of the Urbana, Illinois office. In 2013, he graduated from the University of Illinois... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
 

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