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NWDTW 2026
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Monday, July 20
 

1:00pm CDT

HIF Tour 3
FULL
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
HIF - Theater (150 Theater / Monday)
Limited Capacity full
Tour the HIF!
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
HIF - Theater (150 Theater / Monday)

3:00pm CDT

HIF Tour 4
LIMITED
Monday July 20, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
HIF - Theater (150 Theater / Monday)
Limited Capacity seats available
Tour the HIF!
Monday July 20, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
HIF - Theater (150 Theater / Monday)
 
Tuesday, July 21
 

1:00pm CDT

Efficiency, Automation, and Doing More with Less
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
BCC - Smith (28 Class / 45 Theater)
This session for Data Chiefs and Field Office Chiefs provides an open forum for discussions on increasing operational efficiency with limited staff, modified field trip strategies, homegrown tools and scripts to improve workflows, data driven data collection approaches, and opportunities for automation across our workflows.
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.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
BCC - Smith (28 Class / 45 Theater)
  DATA CHIEFS/FIELD OFFICE CHIEFS

1:00pm CDT

Innovation Depot update and current projects
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
BCC - Central Bank (39 Class / 60 Theater)
An update from the Innovation Depot. Come see what projects are currently underway and new field innovations!
Speakers
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.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
BCC - Central Bank (39 Class / 60 Theater)
  SHOW AND TELL FIELD HACKS: TIPS AND TRICKS

1:00pm CDT

Hurricane Helene - Impact and Recovery Efforts at the Asheville Field Office
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
BCC - Sellers (476 Class / 800 Theater)
Hurricane Helene severely impacted the Asheville Field Area. This presentation looks at impacts from the storm as well as recovery efforts that were undertaken by Asheville Field Office staff as well as assistance from many outside sources. This (hopefully) once in a lifetime storm event led to significant damage and loss of data. Significant effort was put into restoring the network, assigning peak gage heights, and conducting indirect measurements to compute discharge data through the event.
Speakers
JM
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
BCC - Sellers (476 Class / 800 Theater)
  SURFACE WATER

1:00pm CDT

HIF Tour 5
LIMITED
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
HIF - Theater (150 Theater / Monday)
Limited Capacity seats available
Tour the HIF!
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
HIF - Theater (150 Theater / Monday)

3:00pm CDT

Design and prototyping of field gear: Imagination to Innovation
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 4:20pm CDT
BCC - Central Bank (39 Class / 60 Theater)
The Innovation Depot will do an in depth design walkthrough on several pieces of new field innovations. This will cover the design stages from initial drawings to a finished tested part. Come learn the trials and tribulations of prototype field testing. Please come with questions and ideas, the Q&A portion if this presentation will be interactive!
Speakers
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.
MD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 4:20pm CDT
BCC - Central Bank (39 Class / 60 Theater)
  SHOW AND TELL FIELD HACKS: TIPS AND TRICKS

3:00pm CDT

Fulfilling Our Mission (Life & Property), One Gage at a Time: USGS Real-time Flood Impact Map Workshop
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 4:20pm CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)
Since 2021, the USGS Real-time Flood Impact Map has evolved through the Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS) into an increasingly operational capability that delivers actionable flood impact intelligence.

This hands-on workshop will train participants to enter and document flood impacts within the system. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own flood impact scenarios; alternatively, examples may be selected from National Weather Service flood impact statements. These scenarios will be used for guided, step-by-step instruction on data entry, standards, and quality assurance.

The session will include: (1) an overview of the Real-time Flood Impact Map, (2) criteria for defining and selecting flood impacts, (3) hands-on data entry exercises, and (4) best practices for ensuring consistency and accuracy. The map currently includes more than 6,000 documented flood impacts nationwide and continues to expand in operational use.

Participants will leave prepared to independently contribute high-quality flood impact data and support broader adoption across cooperators and stakeholders.
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 →
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 →
avatar for Lauren Privette

Lauren Privette

WIM Software Developer, USGS

Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 4:20pm CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)
  SURFACE WATER

3:00pm CDT

HIF Tour 6
LIMITED
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
HIF - Theater (150 Theater / Monday)
Limited Capacity seats available
Tour the HIF!
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
HIF - Theater (150 Theater / Monday)
 
Wednesday, July 22
 

8:00am CDT

Cableways – Overview, maintenance, and best practices
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)
Cableways are essential facilities for obtaining streamflow measurements and water quality samples at many USGS streamgages. This presentation will give an overview of the primary components of cableways and discuss best practices for cableway maintenance and safe operation.
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 →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am CDT
BCC - Mobile (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  SURFACE WATER

8:00am CDT

HIF Tour 7
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
HIF - Theater (150 Theater / Monday)
Limited Capacity seats available
Tour the HIF!
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
HIF - Theater (150 Theater / Monday)

10:00am CDT

Workforce Challenges and Staffing Strategies for Managers--Open Forum Discussion
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Smith (28 Class / 45 Theater)
This session for Data Chiefs and Field Office Chiefs is an open discussion on topics that includes creative hiring strategies, addressing staff shortages caused by the recent hiring freeze as well as retirements, workforce planning, balancing workloads, and dealing with other staffing issues.
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 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Smith (28 Class / 45 Theater)
  DATA CHIEFS/FIELD OFFICE CHIEFS

10:00am CDT

What to do after you’ve measured the “big one”: USGS peak-flow data for Hydrologic Technicians
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Wilson (54 Tiered Class Only)
Annual peak streamflow data from USGS streamgages are a critical dataset engineers and hydrologists use for flood frequency analyses that inform bridge designs, floodplain maps, and other projects in and along rivers. Updated Federal guidelines for flood-frequency analysis (Bulletin 17C) were released in 2019, which allow for better use of information published by the USGS, such as censored (greater than or less than) data, and data sources outside of streamgage records, such as historic peaks. In this workshop, attendees will learn how annual peak-flow data are used, what peak flow qualification codes mean and when to use them, what flood information should be included in station descriptions and manuscripts in SIMS, the proper application of “highest since” notes to annual peaks, proper treatment of peak flows at crest-stage gages, and lots of other flood-related facts. An example streamgage will be analyzed with the PeakFQ software to demonstrate application of USGS data to a real-world flood-frequency problem.
Speakers
DW
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 →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Wilson (54 Tiered Class Only)
  SURFACE WATER

10:00am CDT

HIF Tour 8
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
HIF - Theater (150 Theater / Monday)
Limited Capacity seats available
Tour the HIF!
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
HIF - Theater (150 Theater / Monday)

1:00pm CDT

HIF Tour 9
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
HIF - Theater (150 Theater / Monday)
Limited Capacity seats available
Tour the HIF!
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
HIF - Theater (150 Theater / Monday)

2:30pm CDT

Troubleshooting Real-Time GNSS Surveys
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Wilson (54 Tiered Class Only)
This is for beginners and intermediate GNSS users to help identify and overcome some common issues encountered when surveying.
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.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Wilson (54 Tiered Class Only)
  GNSS/SURVEYING

2:30pm CDT

Well Integrity Evaluations - Approaches, Use Cases, Data Management, and other Considerations
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Hotel Capstone - Presidents (50 Theater/40 Classroom)
This presentation will discuss what well integrity is and its importance as a foundation of quality assurance at groundwater well sites. The talk will highlight office and field-based approaches to evaluating well integrity including use-cases.
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 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Hotel Capstone - Presidents (50 Theater/40 Classroom)
  GROUNDWATER

3:00pm CDT

HIF Tour 10
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
HIF - Theater (150 Theater / Monday)
Limited Capacity seats available
Tour the HIF!
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
HIF - Theater (150 Theater / Monday)
 
Thursday, July 23
 

8:00am CDT

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

8:00am CDT

Tips & Tricks for Running Station Levels
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am CDT
Hotel Capstone - Presidents (50 Theater/40 Classroom)
This session will present different ways to combat common issues/errors when running station levels. Topics covered will include but not limited to: equipment, planning, archiving, and documentation. Attendees will have an opportunity to present their office's tips and tricks for running station levels during Open Mic portion.
Speakers
TS
DW
HS
avatar for Crystal Hammer

Crystal Hammer

Supervisory Hydrologic Technician/Field Office Chief (Columbus, OH), U.S. Geological Survey
I'm the Columbus OH Field Office Chief for the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana WSC. For my 1st 2.5 years in the USGS, I worked out of the Pacific Islands WSC in Honolulu, Hawaii. I accepted a position in Columbus, Ohio to return to my home state and be closer to family having grown up in Cincinnati... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am CDT
Hotel Capstone - Presidents (50 Theater/40 Classroom)
  SHOW AND TELL FIELD HACKS: EFFICIENCY TIPS AND TRICKS

10:00am CDT

Future Directions in GNSS Surveying: Proposed Changes to Field Data Collection Methods
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)
This session will focus on a new tech memo from the NGS (NOS NGS 92). I will present the changes in field survey methods the NGS has outlined in the document and discuss potential changes to USGS GNSS data collection methods to bring us into compliance.
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 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Lackey (54 Tiered Class Only)
  GNSS/SURVEYING

10:00am CDT

Groundwater Workgroup Open-Forum
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Moody Music - Room 1003 (150 Theater / Thurs Only)
The goal of this open-forum/listening session is to provide groundwater expertise for Q&A and to promote interaction and networking within the USGS groundwater community
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 →
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Moody Music - Room 1003 (150 Theater / Thurs Only)
  GROUNDWATER

1:00pm CDT

Visualizing Current Conditions at the state-level with hyswap
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
BCC - Wilson (54 Tiered Class Only)
This session introduces a set of state-level Python notebooks that use hyswap to generate maps and charts of current water conditions. These notebooks are designed to be easy to run and modify, providing a practical entry point for creating visuals that were previously available through legacy systems like WaterWatch.

Participants will learn how to produce 7-, 14-, and 28-day percentile maps, along with HUC-based runoff maps, using reproducible workflows that can be adapted to different states or regions. The session will walk through how the notebooks are structured, how they access and process data, and how outputs can be customized for specific communication or analysis needs.

This is a hands-on, work-along session. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop and follow along as we get the notebooks running locally, step through the code, and make simple modifications. Support will be provided to help participants set up Python environments and troubleshoot issues so they can continue using the notebooks independently after the session. The session is open to anyone interested in learning how to generate state-level water condition visuals using Python, regardless of prior experience.
Speakers
CN
EH
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
BCC - Wilson (54 Tiered Class Only)
  COMPUTER TOOLS

1:00pm CDT

Measuring Groundwater flow velocity and direction: Project investigations, long term deployments, and Research and Development of New Multi-dimensional Heat Pulse Flowmeters
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Moody Music - Room 1003 (150 Theater / Thurs Only)
Groundwater flow meters that measure horizontal flow direction and velocity have been used by the USGS in a variety of investigations across the country. Traditionally, these instruments required on-site operation and supported investigative studies of contaminant plumes (such as TCE and PFAS) to aid in site characterization and remedial planning, as well as to evaluate aquifer test responses and production well influence. As part of the NGWOS Illinois Basin Study, groundwater flow meters have been deployed for long-term, telemetered monitoring at two testbed sites to help characterize groundwater flow and direction to assess groundwater–surface water interactions between streams and nearby agricultural areas. Recently, as part of the NGWOS Research and Development sub-program, work has commenced to develop a heat pulse flowmeter that is capable of measuring flow direction and velocity in 3-dimensional space rather than being limited to the horizontal plane. This presentation will provide an overview of available technologies, guidance on proper deployment and operation, case studies, best management practices, and research and development of a new multi-dimensional instrument.
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 →
avatar for David Lampe

David Lampe

Supervisory Hydrologist, USGS OKI WSC

MH

Matt Hardebeck

Hydrologist, United States Geological Survey
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Moody Music - Room 1003 (150 Theater / Thurs Only)
  GROUNDWATER
 

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