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Tuesday, July 21
 

1:00pm CDT

AQTS Auto-Estimation Correction
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Wilson (54 Tiered Class Only)
Want a (sometimes) easy button for developing estimates during records processing? Try the AQTS Automatic Estimation correction to quickly generate estimates at your sites. Presentation will cover proper usage, recent improvements, tips and tricks, and things to watch out for to help get the most out of the correction and help save you time during records processing.
Speakers
WW
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Wilson (54 Tiered Class Only)
  AQUARIUS (AQ)

1:00pm CDT

Water Data for the Nation Homepage: Introduction to Modernized Tools, Features, and Workflows
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)

This Show and Tell session provides an introductory tour of the modernized USGS Water Data for the Nation interface and tools available at waterdata.usgs.gov.
Speakers
avatar for Kammy Durham
CH
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  COMPUTER TOOLS

1:00pm CDT

Use of Internal and External Compasses with ADCPs
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
The setup and quality assurance of acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs) involve multiple steps preceding streamflow measurement activities. Reliable heading data is essential for Loop Method Moving Bed Tests, GPS-based navigation, and angle calculations in the Azimuth Mid-Section method. This presentation will address the use of both internal and external heading sensors, highlight the significance of accurate heading data, and outline quality assurance procedures applicable during data collection and post-processing.
Speakers
TK
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
  HYDROACOUSTICS

1:00pm CDT

How do you do? - Gage Installs for Surface Water and Continuous Water‑Quality Monitoring
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
This session dives into practical techniques for installing and maintaining surface‑water gages and continuous water‑quality stations. Unique equipment setup, and lessons learned from the field. The session is designed to be interactive and audience‑driven—attendees are encouraged to share their own methods, challenges, and troubleshooting experiences. If you have a tricky site or ongoing problem, bring it to the group and let’s talk through it together.

Please use this teams call link to be able to share, add to, and recall the discussion
How do you do? - Gage Installs for Surface Water and Continuous Water‑Quality Monitoring 
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.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  SHOW AND TELL FIELD HACKS: EFFICIENCY TIPS AND TRICKS

1:00pm CDT

Indirect Measurements
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)
This session will highlight some general best practices when flagging, surveying, and computing indirect measurements of peak discharge, as well as identifying some common (and uncommon) mistakes.
Speakers
avatar for Karl Winters

Karl Winters

National Flood Coordinator, USGS
Karl serves as the National Flood Coordinator, and a Surface-Water Specialist in the Hydrologic Networks Branch. He provides operational support and coordination of USGS flood response, as well as training and support for flood documentation and modeling, and computation of streamflow... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)
  SURFACE WATER

3:00pm CDT

Water You Waiting For? Dive Into the Latest Continuous Water‑Quality Updates
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Sellers (476 Class / 800 Theater)
The USGS Continuous Water-Quality community maintains a large network of real-time instruments. Throughout the country, the USGS is collecting over 6,000 continuous water-quality datasets at over 2,500 sites and measuring more than 8 water-quality parameters (temperature, specific conductance, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, nitrate, chlorophyll, and Fluorescent Dissolved Organic Matter (fDOM)). Discover what CWQ resources are available for staff, who to contact with questions or suggestions, and what efforts are in progress.
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 →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Sellers (476 Class / 800 Theater)
  CONTINUOUS QW

3:00pm CDT

Go2: Training, Help, and Feedback Session
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Wilson (54 Tiered Class Only)
Do you have questions about Go2? The modernized Go2 replaced deprecated legacy Go2 scripts to send alerts to field staff about transmission problems, erroneous data, and measurements needed based on current conditions. This session will include hands-on training to set up, customize, and troubleshoot modernized Go2 configurations. We will cover frequently asked questions and tips and tricks for Go2 setup. We want to see varied use cases - bring any questions, suggestions, and issues, and we will work through them. Hydrographers and data managers will gain the skills and knowledge needed to use Go2 for improved site monitoring and management.
Speakers
avatar for Amber Jones

Amber Jones

Physical Scientist/Product Owner, USGS
Software team lead for the Hydrologic Networks Branch of the Observing Systems in WMA, product owner for modernized Go2, project manager for HydroCorrect. Focused on improving data workflows.
SQ
WM
avatar for Amy Simonson
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Wilson (54 Tiered Class Only)
  DATABASE (DBA/LDM/NWIS)

3:00pm CDT

Collecting Data in Moving-Bed Conditions and Understanding Test Results
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
Overview of the cause and effect of a moving bed and methods to identify and correct for a moving bed when measuring discharge with an ADCP from a moving boat. This talk will also include a review of the moving-bed test results and what they mean.
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 →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
  HYDROACOUSTICS

3:00pm CDT

Image Velocimetry Policy and Procedure Updates and Working Session
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
This session provides an overview of the current policy landscape for image velocimetry (IVy) within the USGS, with emphasis on Operational Quality Assurance (OQA) expectations and the process for aligning IVy methods with approved national standards. We will discuss where IVy techniques currently stand in the method-approval pipeline, outline the steps required to transition research workflows into fully supported operational methods, and highlight ongoing efforts to ensure consistent, defensible applications across the WMA. Attendees will gain clarity on documentation requirements, approvals, and future guidance that will shape the public release and operational use of IVy tools and products, as well as have the opportunity to share their feedback and needs with leadership.
Speakers
avatar for Frank Engel

Frank Engel

Geographer, U.S. Geological Survey
Me in a Sentence: Geographer and researcher passionate about developing new tools, technology, and apps using remote sensing to solve real-world problems.

A bit more about me:
I joined the Illinois WSC Data Section in 2012 while pursuing my Ph.D. in Geography and Civil Engineering. At that time, I was an expert in Hydroacoustics and worked with the Office of Surface Water on developing software like the Velocity Mapping Toolbox, technical review of QRev... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  IMAGERY AND REMOTE SENSING

3:00pm CDT

Utilization of a new computational tool to correct for submersible pressure transducer misalignment
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)
Submersible pressure transducers such as Onset HOBO and Van Essen Diver data loggers can provide valuable stage data when compensated with barometric pressure readings. However, when submersible transducers are deployed in the air, they often prove unreliable as verification for stage records within set uncertainty limits. This unreliability comes from overlapping uncertainties of air pressure readings made by both the absolute and barometric pressure sensors. This talk proposes implementing a new computational method and tool during the compensation process involving the average misalignment between air readings made by both pressure sensors and adjusting all readings within a file by that misalignment. Preliminary results have been promising with most of the affected data aligning closer to verification stage records. This method will enable air-deployment of submersible pressure transducers to be more reliable as a method for peak-stage verification as well as increase the accuracy of air-deployed submersible pressure transducers without secondary data sources, such as tidal records and temporary gage deployments. To streamline the processing of data collected by submersible pressure transducers, we have developed a shiny app that implements this proposed new method automatically when processing air deployments in addition to allowing the processing of submersible pressure transducers via existing methods. This application is intended to produce more accurate data records by using a consistent compensation method between different sensor models while reducing the workload of the user processing the data.
Speakers
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BP

Bryan Pula

Hydrologist
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  SURFACE WATER

4:00pm CDT

Continuous Water-Quality Community Networking & Collaboration Session
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
BCC - Sellers (476 Class / 800 Theater)
Learn more about the USGS Continuous Water-Quality Community at this facilitated networking session. Meet your colleagues, make contacts, and discuss parameters and processes. Ever wish you had more time to ask peers about equipment or a challenge? Great ideas often come by having conversations with people about a shared problem or interest. During this session, employees will get the opportunity to share perspectives with a subset of peers working on the same topics.
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 →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
BCC - Sellers (476 Class / 800 Theater)
  CONTINUOUS QW

4:00pm CDT

Considerations and ADVM mount designs for flashy index velocity sites
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
A presentation on how to pick the best ADVM mount design for your index velocity site with an emphasis on sites that are flashy in nature. Traditional mount designs tend to favor slower tidal environments that aren't always built to withstand debris hitting them at higher velocities. This talk will go over creative solutions, what not to do, and show off successful ADVM mounts from complex environments. Other considerations for flashy IV sites will also be discussed.
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Ryan

Ashley Ryan

Hydrologic Technician, USGS
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
  HYDROACOUSTICS

4:00pm CDT

Monitor every river, lake, and reservoir in the US with WaterMAP - An Online Portal for Remotely Sensed Water Data
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)
WaterMAP (https://apps.usgs.gov/watermap) is an interactive web application that brings together comprehensive views of surface water conditions in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, everywhere in the US. The application allows users to explore water conditions over time using both satellite observations and onsite measurements. We will demonstrate best practices to leverage and integrate each data catalog while highlighting the interactive mapping and visualization capabilities, as well as data search/filter/download functionalities. Live demos will present use cases to improve workflows for USGS hydrologic technicians and scientists. Data product owners and the development team will be available to answer questions.
Speakers
RS
avatar for Chuck Hansen

Chuck Hansen

Hydrologist, USGS
Chuck Hansen is a Hydrologist with the California Water Science Center in Sacramento. He leads
a team of software and hardware engineers focusing on remote sensing and data delivery.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  IMAGERY AND REMOTE SENSING

4:00pm CDT

NIMS and HIVIS Demonstration and Usage
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
This session offers a practical, end‑to‑end demonstration of the National Image Management System (NIMS) and the Hydrologic Imagery Visualization and Information System (HIVIS) web application. We will begin by walking through how camera stations are added, edited, and managed within the NIMS Admin Console, highlighting tools for configuration, metadata editing, and system monitoring. The demo then transitions to the HIVIS front‑end application, where we will showcase recent interface updates, new visualization capabilities, and streamlined workflows for viewing and interrogating hydrologic image data. Participants will also be introduced to the broader NIMS API and the pyNIMS Python module, with examples of how these resources enable programmatic access for analysis, automation, and integration with other tools. The session concludes with a brief look at features planned for release this year—including advancements in the AAA process and other workflow enhancements—to give users a clear view of what’s coming next.
Speakers
avatar for Frank Engel

Frank Engel

Geographer, U.S. Geological Survey
Me in a Sentence: Geographer and researcher passionate about developing new tools, technology, and apps using remote sensing to solve real-world problems.

A bit more about me:
I joined the Illinois WSC Data Section in 2012 while pursuing my Ph.D. in Geography and Civil Engineering. At that time, I was an expert in Hydroacoustics and worked with the Office of Surface Water on developing software like the Velocity Mapping Toolbox, technical review of QRev... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  IMAGERY AND REMOTE SENSING
 
Wednesday, July 22
 

8:00am CDT

Introduction to TRiVIA: The Toolbox for River Velocimetry using Images from Aircraft
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
The Toolbox for River Velocimetry using Images from Aircraft (TRiVIA) provides an end-to-end workflow for mapping velocities in rivers from videos or image sequences. The software includes modules for extracting frames, stabilizing and geo-referencing images, defining a region of interest, enhancing images, performing particle image velocimetry (PIV), visualizing results, assessing accuracy, and calculating discharge. In this introductory session, we will provide a brief overview TRiVIA's capabilities using an example data set from a river in Oregon collected using an uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). Our target audience is any hydrologist who wants to learn about image-based techniques for estimating flow velocities in rivers.
Speakers
avatar for Paul Kinzel

Paul Kinzel

Hydrologist, USGS
I am a hydrologist with the Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch. My research interests involve evaluating innovative techniques for measuring velocity and bathymetry in rivers. I have expertise in fluvial geomorphology, surveying and mapping river channels, and hydrodynamic modeling... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  COMPUTER TOOLS

8:00am CDT

Water Training Advisory Council (WTAC) Listening Session
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Wilson (54 Tiered Class Only)
Join the Water Training Advisory Council (WTAC) as we introduce our goals and strategy for advancing water training across the USGS. This session will provide a space to share your training needs and ideas while highlighting how the Council identifies skill gaps, prioritizes technical training for the coming years, and advocates for resources, expertise, and support to strengthen training efforts across the water community.
Speakers
TM
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Wilson (54 Tiered Class Only)
  LISTENING SESSIONS

8:00am CDT

A Solution Thirty Years in the Making: The Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Project
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Smith (28 Class / 45 Theater)
After the devastation of the 1997 flood, there was agreement in the Fargo-Moorhead community that something needed to be done to prevent a repeat of the catastrophic damages. Planning began for what would become the FM Area Diversion. The process has included studies, permits, Congressional action and hard work from many key entities, including the USGS. Now, the community is on track to have permanent, reliable flood protection by 2027. This presentation will outline the project and USGS's involvement leading up to, during, and post project development.
Speakers
SW
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Smith (28 Class / 45 Theater)
  SURFACE WATER

8:00am CDT

Remotely Operated Smart Gages
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)
As site loads increase and resources stay tight, many technicians are being asked to manage more than ever before.

This session looks at how modern gaging technology—cameras, remote communications, enhanced power systems, and smarter backend tools—can help ease that burden by reducing unnecessary trips and highlighting what actually needs attention.
Speakers
CG

Chris Grindle

Physical Scientist, USGS
Started in the USGS with the VA/WV WSC in 2016. Currently work for the NYWSC in the research to operations section. I enjoy trying to use new methods and technologies to provide more high quality and relevant data. My focuses are in gage construction, equipment design and programming... Read More →
MS
CM
EN
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)
  SURFACE WATER

8:00am CDT

Ground Control to Major Tom: Custom gage notifications and redundant telemetry options using radio and LoRaWAN in California
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Thames (21 Class / 40 Theater)
An introduction and discussion of benefits and best uses of an experimental LoRa enabled data logger and LoraWAN network highlighting their benefits, practical applications, and optimal use cases. Demonstrations of primary and redundant telemetry options deployed at sites in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay. Additional demonstrations showcasing the development of custom alerts, automated notifications, and remotely triggered solutions designed to support site operations, telemetry reliability, and data health monitoring.
Speakers
avatar for Patrick Haluska
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 →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Thames (21 Class / 40 Theater)
  Telemetry

8:30am CDT

Field Support & Research to Operations Team Overview and Panel Discussion
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Sellers (476 Class / 800 Theater)
The Field Support & Research to Operations Team (FS/R2O) of the Hydrologic Networks Branch is tasked with providing support to field staff, project staff, and other science center personnel. In this session, FS/R2O staff will lead a panel discussion on the support provided to the science centers, take questions, and provide insight into ongoing projects, training and workflows that FS/R2O staff are working on to advance the various WRD topical areas (GW, QW, Sediment, R2O).
Speakers
PD
avatar for Lance Gruhn

Lance Gruhn

Hydrologist, USGS
Lance Gruhn is a Hydrologist stationed in Iowa City, Iowa and is the groundwater technical and field support lead for the Hydrologic Networks Branck of the USGS Water Resources Mission Area. Lance coordinates the Groundwater Data Processing class and the Groundwater Field Techniques... Read More →
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 →
HH

Heather Heckathorn

Water Quality Specialist, USGS
TK
avatar for Russ Lotspeich

Russ Lotspeich

Hydrologist, USGS WMA-HNB
Robert (Russ) Lotspeich is a Hydrologist in the Hydrologic Networks Branch of the USGS Water Resources Mission Area. Russ' interests are in developing new and innovative technologies and methods to aide in data collection activities across the Water Enterprise. As the Research to... Read More →
DC
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Sellers (476 Class / 800 Theater)
  Field Support

10:00am CDT

Groundwater Monitoring Essentials
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Hotel Capstone - Presidents (50 Theater/40 Classroom)
This presentation will cover groundwater site establishment, characterization, operation and maintenance, and quality assurance. The talk will also discuss instrumentation used to collect water level data and considerations for measurement frequency.
Speakers
avatar for Lance Gruhn

Lance Gruhn

Hydrologist, USGS
Lance Gruhn is a Hydrologist stationed in Iowa City, Iowa and is the groundwater technical and field support lead for the Hydrologic Networks Branck of the USGS Water Resources Mission Area. Lance coordinates the Groundwater Data Processing class and the Groundwater Field Techniques... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Hotel Capstone - Presidents (50 Theater/40 Classroom)
  GROUNDWATER

10:00am CDT

RIVRS Rating Creation
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
Learn about developing ratings using the new index velocity tools, RIVRS software, an application to improve the workflow and efficiency of synchronizing water velocity, gage height, and streamflow measurement data.
Speakers
PJ
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
  HYDROACOUSTICS

10:00am CDT

Remote Sensing Data and Services to Water Science Centers
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
In this presentation we will describe the remote sensing services, data, and technical support that Water Science Centers can obtain from the WMA Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch.
Speakers
JE
avatar for Tyler V King

Tyler V King

Supervisory Research Hydrologist, US Geological Survey
Supervisory research hydrologist focused on aquatic remote sensing. Head in the clouds, feet on the riverbed. You know the type.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  New Technologies/New Data/Remote Sensing

10:30am CDT

Working through the HIF Quality Assurance Programs
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)
This session focuses on the quality assurance programs conducted at the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility. This overview will include the ADCPs, Flowtrackers, mechanical meters, and groundwater tapes, as well as other water quality and quantity monitoring instruments. The new testing procedures used at the HIF will be presented, including the criteria used to evaluate the instruments. The results provided for each unit will be explained to facilitate understanding and application. Quality Assurance program results from recent years will also be presented.
Speakers
CW

Christopher Wilson

Supervisory Hydrologist, USGS
Recently, I have become the section chief for the Hydraulics and Water Quality section at the HIF, overseeing the QA programs for ADCPs, ADVs, mechanical meters, and groundwater tapes, as well as the preparation and calibration of the water quality probes and sondes. Before joining... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  HYDROLOGIC INSTRUMENTATION FACILITY (HIF)

10:30am CDT

Fluvial Sediment Monitoring in the USGS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)
In this session we’ll cover the progression of sediment science in the USGS, its uses, importance, and challenges to collect this data. We’ll also cover the current state of sediment science, field support resources, and vision of the future of sediment science in the USGS.
Speakers
PD
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)
  SEDIMENT

10:30am CDT

Some Tools for Assessing Drought
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)
This session will cover a few tools for assessing drought, with examples from the record statewide Texas drought of 2011.
Speakers
avatar for Karl Winters

Karl Winters

National Flood Coordinator, USGS
Karl serves as the National Flood Coordinator, and a Surface-Water Specialist in the Hydrologic Networks Branch. He provides operational support and coordination of USGS flood response, as well as training and support for flood documentation and modeling, and computation of streamflow... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)
  SURFACE WATER

2:30pm CDT

Turbidity
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)
Overview of the basics of Turbidity sensors and measurement
Speakers
ET
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)
  HYDROLOGIC INSTRUMENTATION FACILITY (HIF)

2:30pm CDT

IVyTools — Is it accurate?
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
BCC - Central Bank (39 Class / 60 Theater)
This session presents recent validation results for IVyTools and evaluates the performance of Space-Time Image Velocimetry (STIV) methods across a range of hydraulic conditions. We will review findings from our internal comparison study, highlight accuracy metrics derived from controlled field and laboratory datasets, and demonstrate how the Comparison Measurement Database supports transparent evaluation of IVy-derived velocities. The session will also introduce the latest improvements to IVyTools processing workflows, including enhanced guidance on interpreting “dots” visualizations for QA/QC. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the strengths, limitations, and reliability of STIV-based velocity measurements and how to apply the tools confidently in operational settings.
Speakers
avatar for Frank Engel

Frank Engel

Geographer, U.S. Geological Survey
Me in a Sentence: Geographer and researcher passionate about developing new tools, technology, and apps using remote sensing to solve real-world problems.

A bit more about me:
I joined the Illinois WSC Data Section in 2012 while pursuing my Ph.D. in Geography and Civil Engineering. At that time, I was an expert in Hydroacoustics and worked with the Office of Surface Water on developing software like the Velocity Mapping Toolbox, technical review of QRev... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
BCC - Central Bank (39 Class / 60 Theater)
  IMAGERY AND REMOTE SENSING

2:30pm CDT

Introduction to the Salt Dilution Streamflow Method
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)
The salt dilution method is a technique for measuring streamflow by injecting a trace pulse of sodium chloride (NaCl) into a stream, allowing it to fully mix, and tracking the downstream dilution through changes in specific conductance. Because salt dilution performs well in turbulent or irregular flow conditions where velocity–area methods often fail, it is a practical option for difficult‑to‑measure sites. This presentation introduces the salt dilution method, including how to identify suitable site conditions, the core field procedures for making salt dilution measurements, and the principles behind salt dilution discharge calculations.
Speakers
avatar for Lewis Craghead

Lewis Craghead

Hydrologic Technician, U.S. Geological Survey
Lewis Craghead joined the South Atlantic WSC in 2016 as a Pathways Intern while finishing a water resources program at the University of Georgia. As a hydrologic technician, he runs a surface water field trip in metro-Atlanta with the Urban Hydrologic Unit which focuses on continuous... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)
  SURFACE WATER

3:00pm CDT

USGS Coastal Storm Team – Update
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Thames (21 Class / 40 Theater)
Since the deployment of the first pressure transducer to record continuous water levels during Hurricane Rita, the USGS has made steady advances in the collection of storm tide and wave data. These efforts have improved the agency’s ability to document coastal storm conditions and support understanding of storm-driven coastal processes.
This session will provide updates on the USGS Coastal Storm Team, including recent progress in field data collection, instrumentation, and operational coordination. It will also highlight emerging ideas and future directions for enhancing USGS capabilities in coastal storm monitoring and response.
Speakers
avatar for Athena Clark

Athena Clark

Coastal Storm Team Leader, SER Science Advisor & Tribal Liaison, USGS
Athena Clark is currently serving as the USGS Coastal Storm Team Leader, Southeast Region Science Advisor and Tribal Liaison. Prior to her current role, Athena also served as the USGS Alabama Water Science Center Director and USGS Lower Mississippi Gulf Deputy Director.
Athena has... Read More →
BC
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Thames (21 Class / 40 Theater)
  COASTAL SCIENCE/STORM RESPONSE

3:00pm CDT

Dealing with Program Reduction Pressures and Funding Concerns
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Smith (28 Class / 45 Theater)
This session for Data Chiefs and Field Office Chiefs provides a forum focused on how WSCs respond with resources are insufficient, specifically regarding WMA requirements, expectations around program reduction, cutting gages, and reducing field trips, all while ensuring that there is consistent data quality and no reduction in public safety.
Speakers
JW

Jeremy White

Supv Hydrologic Technician, US Geological Survey
I have been in the VA-WV WSC for over 25 years and have had the opportunity to do work within many different water disciplines across my career. For the past 10+ years, I have served as the Field Office Chief for the Charleston, WV, office.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Smith (28 Class / 45 Theater)
  DATA CHIEFS/FIELD OFFICE CHIEFS

3:00pm CDT

Streamflow Measurement Uncertainty: How do I rate this ADCP measurement?
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
Excellent? Good? Fair? Poor? Computing the uncertainty of an ADCP moving-boat discharge measurement is a complex task. This session will review what makes up the uncertainty model in QRev, and how a better understanding of the components can help guide the user in rating a measurement.
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 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
  HYDROACOUSTICS

3:00pm CDT

Image-Based Stage Estimation
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
This presentation explores image-based stage estimation as a scalable alternative to traditional sensor networks, evaluating multiple approaches across a network of USGS monitoring sites with fixed-mount cameras. First, commercially available optical gaging software, Tenevia and Noema, are assessed for operational viability and accuracy against sensor-derived stage data. Second, a deep learning regression model (EfficientNet-B0) is trained to predict gage height directly from full scene imagery. Third, a computer vision segmentation pipeline targeting USGS staff plates extracts the air-water interface to derive stage through physical image measurements.
Speakers
CM
MS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  IMAGERY AND REMOTE SENSING

3:30pm CDT

The TurbTube: Turbidity standard reducing device.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)
Follow along on the story of development and testing of the TurbTube. From its early days as a submission to the Innovation Depot, through testing, and along in to the Open File Report process. Ask questions of one of the original submitters, Ernie McCoy, and the designer of the current tube, Bryce Redinger.
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.
avatar for Bryce Redinger

Bryce Redinger

Hydrologist-EDGE, USGS
I am a Hydrologist-EDGE out of the Carson City, NV office. I have been working for the USGS for just over 19 years. I have a passion for design and development of equipment and teaching.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)
  CONTINUOUS QW

4:00pm CDT

Understanding ADCP Extrapolations in QRev and QRevMS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
This presentation provides an overview of extrapolation techniques used in Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) discharge measurements. It examines how QRev and QRevMS streamline the selection and implementation of extrapolation models to estimate discharge beyond the measured dataset. Attendees will gain insight into the available extrapolation settings—including discharge-weighting and custom sub-sectioning—and understand the distinctions between QRev and QRevMS approaches. The session is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of model selection and settings for accurate discharge estimation.
Speakers
TK
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
  HYDROACOUSTICS

4:00pm CDT

Flow Photo Explorer: Using Trail Cameras to Estimate Streamflow Dynamics
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
This session introduces the Flow Photo Explorer (FPE)—a USGS tool that uses time-lapse trail camera images to estimate relative streamflow dynamics, especially in ungagged streams and now deployed at 600+ locations. We’ll show how simple imagery can be turned into flow models and highlight ongoing work expanding these methods. The session includes a live demo of the platform so you can see how it works in practice, along with examples of where it’s been useful and what’s coming next.
Speakers
AT
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  IMAGERY AND REMOTE SENSING

4:00pm CDT

Listening Session – Ideas for integrating satellite imagery with existing workflows and applications
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
BCC - Smith (28 Class / 45 Theater)
High resolution satellite data has the potential to enhance situational awareness, aid in interpreting signals from monitoring stations, and in understanding environmental conditions when working records. However, access to high resolution satellite imagery is currently separate from most day-to-day workflows for field staff. In this listening session we will review available high resolution satellite imagery, gather ideas of how they might be used in field operations and records processing, and explore where they might plug into existing applications. Through collaborative idea generation, we will explore the question "In day-to-day workflows, where and how would it be helpful to have satellite imagery available?” The outcome will be a collective vision of a future where satellite data are delivered at the point(s) of greatest utility to support mission essential hydrologic monitoring tasks.
Speakers
avatar for Tyler V King

Tyler V King

Supervisory Research Hydrologist, US Geological Survey
Supervisory research hydrologist focused on aquatic remote sensing. Head in the clouds, feet on the riverbed. You know the type.
avatar for Cameron Marshall

Cameron Marshall

Hydrologist, USGS WMA OSD HNB

avatar for Amber Jones

Amber Jones

Physical Scientist/Product Owner, USGS
Software team lead for the Hydrologic Networks Branch of the Observing Systems in WMA, product owner for modernized Go2, project manager for HydroCorrect. Focused on improving data workflows.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
BCC - Smith (28 Class / 45 Theater)
  IMAGERY AND REMOTE SENSING

4:00pm CDT

Peak Flow Visualization Tools
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)
USGS peak-flow data is one of the most important datasets used to assess flood risk in the United States. This presentation will discuss tools for visualizing USGS peak-flow data and indirect discharge measurements to improve accessibility of USGS flood data. These tools can be used to easily find what USGS peak-flow data are available in an area to inform operations during and after floods events and identify data for use in flood frequency studies.
Speakers
SS

Seth Siefken

Hydrologist
Seth Siefken is a civil engineer based in Helena, Montana. He's been working with USGS since fall 2018, where his projects have included flood frequency analysis, water quality monitoring, writing software, and field data collection. He is currently the maintainer of the USGS PeakFQ... Read More →
DW
PM
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)
  SURFACE WATER
 
Thursday, July 23
 

8:00am CDT

New Limited-Use Method for the Collection of Low Precision (0.1 ft) Stage Data
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Sellers (476 Class / 800 Theater)
Limited-Use methods are collected and/or reviewed using non-standard methods, which may include modifications to a standard method, differences in quality assurance procedures, and(or) following external methods with limited validation information pertaining to a particular use or context. The low precision, or 0.1ft, stage data method establishes the procedural framework for these modification. The method provides a complete description of the requirements for site establishment, as well as the data collection and data processing quality assurance/quality control procedures.
This session will discuss these requirements and examine how the new method's modifications impact data quality compared to the standard methods currently collected under the parameter Gage height.
Speakers
BP

Bryan Pula

Hydrologist
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Sellers (476 Class / 800 Theater)
  Fit for Purpose/Surface Water

8:00am CDT

From Field Survey to Plotted Cross-Section: SVMobileAQ Data Collection and AreaComp3 Visualization
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
Accurate and efficient cross-section surveys are essential for maintaining high-quality stage-discharge ratings and index velocity gage operations. This presentation demonstrates a streamlined workflow for conducting differential level surveys of river cross-sections using the SVMobileAQ mobile application and importing the data into AreaComp3 software for visualization and analysis.
The session will cover the fundamentals of setting up a conventional differential level instrument (level gun) and collecting cross-section data in the field with SVMobileAQ. Attendees will then learn how to seamlessly import the survey data into AreaComp3 to generate plotted cross-sections referenced to gage datum.
Although commonly applied to index velocity gages, this approach provides broader benefits for streamgaging programs, including evaluation of control features at stage-discharge stations, detection of changes in channel geometry through overlay of historical surveys, and investigation of discrepancies by comparing survey results with ADCP bathymetry.
This practical, field-to-office workflow offers an accessible and efficient method for improving the quality and utility of cross-section data in water resources monitoring.
Speakers
AL

Arthur Lilienthal

Hydrologist, USGS
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
  GNSS/SURVEYING

8:00am CDT

An Introduction to Electromagnetic Methods and the Horizontal-to-Vertical Spectral Ratio technique
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Thames (21 Class / 40 Theater)
This talk is a hands on introduction to three geophysical methods, time-domain and frequency-domain electromagnetic (TDEM and FDEM) methods, along with the horizontal to vertical spectral ratio (HVSR) method that are increasingly useful for groundwater investigations. We focus on how these methods work, what they measure, how they’re deployed in the field, and the subsurface information they provide. Case studies highlight how electromagnetic methods can map subsurface conductivity and characterize aquifers, and how the HVSR passive seismic technique helps estimate sediment thickness overlying bedrock, an important input for groundwater modeling.
Speakers
NT
AT
EW
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Thames (21 Class / 40 Theater)
  Hydrogeophysics for groundwater investigations

8:30am CDT

HydroCorrect: a Tool for Automating Data Processing in AQTS
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Wilson (54 Tiered Class Only)
Manual data review and processing is time-consuming for USGS technicians - the USGS Water Community needs tools to help automate time-series data workflows. HydroCorrect is an AQTS toolbox that monitors data, identifies anomalies, and performs corrective actions based on rate of change, threshold, and flatline rules. In this session, we will demonstrate how HydroCorrect capabilities and workflows can make things easier for you! Join us to learn about opportunities to be part of a pilot testing group to be among the first to implement HydroCorrect and help shape the next iteration of water data tools for the USGS.
Speakers
avatar for Amber Jones

Amber Jones

Physical Scientist/Product Owner, USGS
Software team lead for the Hydrologic Networks Branch of the Observing Systems in WMA, product owner for modernized Go2, project manager for HydroCorrect. Focused on improving data workflows.
avatar for Amy Simonson
WW
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Wilson (54 Tiered Class Only)
  AQUARIUS (AQ)

8:30am CDT

Campbell Scientific SCWID GUI Demonstration
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Central Bank (39 Class / 60 Theater)
Introduction to Campbell Scientific SCWID (Shortcut for Web Interface Design), a web based GUI that lives on the datalogger and can be customized for your application. How they work, what they can do, and how you can design your own.
Speakers
CG

Chris Grindle

Physical Scientist, USGS
Started in the USGS with the VA/WV WSC in 2016. Currently work for the NYWSC in the research to operations section. I enjoy trying to use new methods and technologies to provide more high quality and relevant data. My focuses are in gage construction, equipment design and programming... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Central Bank (39 Class / 60 Theater)
  COMPUTER TOOLS

8:30am CDT

Continuous Water-Quality Data Corrections: Key Considerations
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)
Continuous water-quality data need careful review and often require drift or fouling corrections to ensure accuracy. This session explains when and how to correct records, describes manual and automatic methods in Aquarius Time Series, and discusses percent versus multi-point corrections. The session also addresses data censoring. Participants will examine how to apply corrections for various continuous water-quality parameters and field conditions.
Speakers
AB
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  CONTINUOUS QW

8:30am CDT

Future Directions in GNSS Surveying- Intro to the New NSRS
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)
In 2026 the National Geodetic Survey is releasing the North American-Pacific Geopotential Datum of 2022. This will have a wide range of implications on how we collect and disseminate spatial data. This session is an introduction to the new datum and its parts as well as discussion of how it will impact USGS Water systems and interpretive data.
Speakers
avatar for Bryce McClenney

Bryce McClenney

hydro tech, USGS-South Atlantic
I am presenting on both the GNSS and Storm Response tracks. I have been involved with both GNSS and storm response campaigns all over the country and hope to convey some of my lessons learned as well as learn from others.
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)
  GNSS/SURVEYING

8:30am CDT

A Primer on Remotely Sensing Water Quality Conditions
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
The growth of remotely sensed products dedicated to water quality creates exciting opportunities for the USGS. However, navigating through all these products can be confusing, especially for those just getting experienced with remote sensing of water resources. To orient end users with a working knowledge of existing data products and tools for remotely sensing water quality, this session will demonstrate several products recently developed by the Water Mission Area’s Remote Sensing of Water Quality project, including those dedicated for monitoring temperature, chlorophyll, and turbidity. During this session, instructors will present concrete, potential applications, where remotely sensed products can improve efficiency, decision making, and safety for hydrologic technicians. Following these worked examples, the session will be dedicated to attendees exploring tools on their own and sharing feedback with the instructors on how best to tailor these products’ continued development.
Speakers
avatar for Tyler V King

Tyler V King

Supervisory Research Hydrologist, US Geological Survey
Supervisory research hydrologist focused on aquatic remote sensing. Head in the clouds, feet on the riverbed. You know the type.
MF
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  IMAGERY AND REMOTE SENSING

8:30am CDT

Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Applications for Water Science
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Moody Music - Room 1003 (150 Theater / Thurs Only)
This is an introduction to planning effective missions for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) for Water Science Centers. An overview will be presented for establishing capabilities, selecting UASs and sensors, mission planning, data processing, quality assurance and publication for UAS-collected data. Logistical and safety considerations, as well as scientific best practices will be discussed. Examples of UAS projects and use cases from across the Nation will be presented for streamflow monitoring, flood response, terrain mapping, groundwater - surface water exchange zone identification, and more!
Speakers
CL
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Moody Music - Room 1003 (150 Theater / Thurs Only)
  UNCREWED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

10:00am CDT

From Issue to Insight: Troubleshooting Continuous Water-Quality Monitor
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)
Do you use water-quality monitors and want to learn more about troubleshooting? This course will look at common problems with water-quality monitors and will demonstrate how to identify problems and fix them.
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 →
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  CONTINUOUS QW

10:00am CDT

Go2: Training, Help, and Feedback Session - PART 2
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
BCC - Wilson (54 Tiered Class Only)
How is Go2 working for you? This is a follow up of the first Go2 session - though the first session is not prerequisite! If you attended the first session, then you configured Go2 and may have received email alerts. In this session, we will examine notifications and follow up on any questions about the results and settings. If you missed the first session, we will review details on set up, customization, and troubleshooting of Go2 configurations along with frequently asked questions and discussion of known limitations, future plans, and timelines.
Speakers
avatar for Amber Jones

Amber Jones

Physical Scientist/Product Owner, USGS
Software team lead for the Hydrologic Networks Branch of the Observing Systems in WMA, product owner for modernized Go2, project manager for HydroCorrect. Focused on improving data workflows.
SQ
WM
avatar for Amy Simonson
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
BCC - Wilson (54 Tiered Class Only)
  DATABASE (DBA/LDM/NWIS)

10:00am CDT

Organized to Succeed: Tools, Trucks, and Shop Setups for Hydrotechs (Open Form)
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
BCC - Thames (21 Class / 40 Theater)
This session highlights practical ways hydrotechs organize tools, trucks, and shop spaces to work safer, faster, and more efficiently. It’s a collaborative, audience‑driven discussion where attendees share setups, tips, and lessons learned. The open format encourages questions, problem‑solving, and idea‑sharing—so if you’ve got a challenge you’re facing, bring it and let’s talk it through or even better bring send your photo examples!

Use this link to access teams chat to share content. Organized to Succeed: Tools, Trucks, and Shop Setups for Hydrotechs (Open Form)
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 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
BCC - Thames (21 Class / 40 Theater)
  SHOW AND TELL FIELD HACKS: TIPS AND TRICKS

10:30am CDT

RMS auto method updates and listening session
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Sellers (476 Class / 800 Theater)
This listening session is designed to gather feedback and address questions about the RMS auto method. It’s a valuable opportunity for users to share their experiences, raise concerns, and learn more about the software. I will also highlight recent updates and preview what’s coming next.
Speakers
avatar for Sonya Vasquez

Sonya Vasquez

Hydrologic Technician, NV WSC
Sonya Vasquez is a Hydrologic Technician with the Nevada Water Science Center. She serves as Product Owner for SIMS/RMS within NWIS and oversees the Discontinued Station – Capital Improvement (DSCI) product under the OSD Hydrologic Networks Branch Software and Field Computing Team... Read More →
avatar for Cameron Marshall

Cameron Marshall

Hydrologist, USGS WMA OSD HNB

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Sellers (476 Class / 800 Theater)
  LISTENING SESSIONS

11:00am CDT

Catching up with the HaWG
Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
Join us for a focused 10-minute presentation highlighting the latest research and development initiatives from the Hydroacoustics Work Group (HaWG). Following this, attendees will engage in a dynamic 20-minute open forum, offering the chance to connect directly with HaWG experts, ask questions, and share your operational needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and support from the leading voices in hydroacoustics.
Speakers
TK
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 11:00am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
  HYDROACOUSTICS

1:00pm CDT

National Gaging Agreements - Summary and Discussion
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Thames (21 Class / 40 Theater)
This presentation will summarize the current national agreements, and potential new national agreements, and outline the process for each. After the presentation, there will be time allotted for feedback and discussion with data leadership.
Speakers
NS
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Thames (21 Class / 40 Theater)
  DATA CHIEFS/FIELD OFFICE CHIEFS

1:00pm CDT

Dremio for LDMs and Hydrologists
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)
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)
  DATABASE (DBA/LDM/NWIS)

1:00pm CDT

Mid-Section Measurements in QRevMS - Post-Processing and Measurement Review
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
QRevMS is an application used for processing and reviewing ADCP midsection discharge measurements. Like QRev, QRevMS processes data loaded from the manufacture data files using automated quality checks and data filtering. This talk will discuss the workflow of the application, specifically related to post-processing and measurement review. Improvements and updates to the software will also be discussed.
Speakers
JM
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
  HYDROACOUSTICS

1:00pm CDT

An Innovative, Tiered, Multi‑Platform Framework for High‑Resolution Water‑Quality Monitoring and Mapping
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)
An Innovative, Tiered, Multi‑Platform Framework for High‑Resolution Water‑Quality Monitoring and Mapping (NWDTW 2026)

Theresa Armijo, Hydrologic Technician, Colorado Water Science Center
Matt Burgess, Geographer, National Uncrewed Systems Office
Matt Gyves, Physical Scientist, Pennsylvania Water Science Center
Tyler King, Research Hydrologist, Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch

Effective assessment of water-quality conditions requires strategies that capture spatial and temporal variability and complexities of biogeochemical processes. In this talk we present and seek feedback on a tiered, multi-platform monitoring framework that integrates satellite observations, Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS)-based hyperspectral imaging, boat-based discrete sampling, in-situ water-quality measurements, and micro-sized autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs; Jaia Robotics JaiaBot BIO) measurements. Together, these platforms form a scalable and adaptive system for characterizing water-quality dynamics across broad spatial and temporal scales.
This approach will be piloted in August 2026 to characterize conditions in two Colorado reservoirs affected by harmful algal blooms (HABs). Integrating sampling and monitoring technologies within a tiered and multi-platform framework enhances the resolution of water-quality assessments and supports early event detection. This allows for targeted sampling campaigns, and improved mapping of spatially complex environments—including reservoirs, river networks, and estuarine systems.
The multi-platform framework provides an efficient path toward cost-effective, repeatable monitoring, scalable and transferable platforms that can be tailored to diverse management objectives such as site-specific studies to basin-wide or regional initiatives. With this approach, we aim to characterize conditions at increasingly fine resolution.

"Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government."
Speakers
TA
MB
MG
avatar for Tyler V King

Tyler V King

Supervisory Research Hydrologist, US Geological Survey
Supervisory research hydrologist focused on aquatic remote sensing. Head in the clouds, feet on the riverbed. You know the type.
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  IMAGERY AND REMOTE SENSING

1:30pm CDT

Peak Precision from Your Desk: In-Office Validation of the Upper End of Stage-Discharge Rating Curves
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)
Developing reliable upper-end extensions of stage-discharge rating curves is often challenging due to limited high-flow measurements. This presentation outlines a clear hierarchy of preferred approaches—starting with direct flow measurements, followed by indirect methods—and then focuses on practical in-office techniques that can be performed without field work. Methods include estimating peak flows using areal regression (Q vs. drainage area), transferring peak discharges from upstream or downstream gages, and leveraging the StreamStats cross-section cutting tool along with the AreaComp3 software program to generate control and channel geometry. These desk-based strategies allow hydrologists to effectively vet rating descriptor pairs, assess curve shape, and confidently extend ratings to higher stages.
Speakers
AL

Arthur Lilienthal

Hydrologist, USGS
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)
  SURFACE WATER

2:00pm CDT

Batch Data Loader and WQ Review: Tips, Tricks, Demos, and Feedback
Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
BCC - Nichols (21 Class / 40 Theater)
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)
  DISCRETE QW
 

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  • DISCRETE QW
  • Field Support
  • Fit for Purpose/Surface Water
  • GNSS/SURVEYING
  • GROUNDWATER
  • HYDROACOUSTICS
  • Hydrogeophysics for groundwater investigations
  • HYDROLOGIC INSTRUMENTATION FACILITY (HIF)
  • IMAGERY AND REMOTE SENSING
  • LISTENING SESSIONS
  • New Technologies/New Data/Remote Sensing
  • Precipitation Chemistry QA
  • SEDIMENT
  • SHOW AND TELL FIELD HACKS: EFFICIENCY TIPS AND TRICKS
  • SHOW AND TELL FIELD HACKS: TIPS AND TRICKS
  • SURFACE WATER
  • Telemetry
  • Training & Workforce Development
  • UNCREWED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
  • Length
  • 0800-1600
  • 110 minutes
  • 20 minutes
  • 30 minutes
  • 4 Hours
  • 50 minutes
  • 80 minutes
  • All day Monday
  • I am good with 20 or 50!
  • Can't teach
  • also presenting nugo2 and HydroCorrect;
  • AM;
  • AM;Monday
  • AM;Thursday
  • AM;Tuesday
  • AM;Unavailable during any Water Training Advisory Council (WTAC)-related sessions;
  • AM;Wednesday
  • Monday
  • Not available during LDM forum or NWDi presentation;
  • PM;
  • PM;during other presentations I am giving as well as any salt dilution presentation.;
  • PM;Monday
  • PM;Thursday
  • PM;Tuesday
  • PM;Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Tuesday
  • Notes
  • This session is for managers only.
  • This will cover high-level overview of UAS operations general information for WSC management and scientists. This is very much a presentation and NOT a training session.
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