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Monday, July 20
 

1:00pm CDT

Groundwater Field and Data Processing basics
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
The first half of this training will cover the instruments used to collect water level data and field data collection at groundwater sites. The second half will cover groundwater data processing in AQUARIUS Time-Series and highlight workflows and the application of some data corrections and edits.
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 →
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
  GROUNDWATER
 
Wednesday, July 22
 

8:00am CDT

The National Ground-Water Monitoring Network: Background and Call for USGS Involvement
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
Hotel Capstone - Presidents (50 Theater/40 Classroom)
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)
  GROUNDWATER

8:30am CDT

Help Us Curate a Stronger National Groundwater Monitoring Network
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am CDT
Hotel Capstone - Presidents (50 Theater/40 Classroom)
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)
  GROUNDWATER

9:00am CDT

USGS Groundwater National Climate Response Network (CRN): Background and Path Forward
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Hotel Capstone - Presidents (50 Theater/40 Classroom)
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)
  GROUNDWATER

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

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
 
Thursday, July 23
 

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

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

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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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  • AQUARIUS (AQ)
  • COASTAL SCIENCE/STORM RESPONSE
  • Collaboration
  • COMPUTER TOOLS
  • CONTINUOUS QW
  • DATA CHIEFS/FIELD OFFICE CHIEFS
  • DATABASE (DBA/LDM/NWIS)
  • 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
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  • 110 minutes
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  • All day Monday
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  • Can't teach
  • also presenting nugo2 and HydroCorrect;
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  • AM;Unavailable during any Water Training Advisory Council (WTAC)-related sessions;
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  • Monday
  • Not available during LDM forum or NWDi presentation;
  • PM;
  • PM;during other presentations I am giving as well as any salt dilution presentation.;
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  • 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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