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Tuesday, July 21
 

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.
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

2:30pm CDT

Break - Tues
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)

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
FE
Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
BCC - Mason (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
FE
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
PK
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  COMPUTER TOOLS

9:30am CDT

Break - Wed
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)

Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)

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

11:30am CDT

Lunch
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)

Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)

1:00pm CDT

Poster Session
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)

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

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
 
Thursday, July 23
 

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

9:30am CDT

Break - Thurs
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)

10:00am CDT

Satellite Data to Support Water Science Center Operations
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
In this presentation, students will learn to access, view, analyze, and interpret satellite data for use in hydrologic monitoring. Participants will leave being able to easily access data useful for station planning and monitoring, specifically: (1) access and interpret water extent data (DSWE), (2) access and interpret water surface elevation data (SWOT), and (3) access and interpret remotely sensed water quality data (RSWQ), (4) access and query evapotranspiration data, and (5) view daily high-resolution satellite imagery (PLANET). Example applications include:

- Situational awareness to improve site visit safety and efficiency
- Viewing current conditions to support site visit planning
- Analyzing historical data to put current observations into context when working records
- Providing cooperators with easily accessed data during network planning discussions
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.
JE
RS
MF
AS
RD
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
  IMAGERY AND REMOTE SENSING

11:30am CDT

Lunch
Thursday July 23, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
BCC - Mason (33 Class / 60 Theater)
 

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  • AQUARIUS (AQ)
  • COASTAL SCIENCE/STORM RESPONSE
  • Collaboration
  • COMPUTER TOOLS
  • CONTINUOUS QW
  • DATA CHIEFS/FIELD OFFICE CHIEFS
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  • IMAGERY AND REMOTE SENSING
  • LISTENING SESSIONS
  • New Technologies/New Data/Remote Sensing
  • Precipitation Chemistry QA
  • RMS Automated Station Analysis Method
  • SEDIMENT
  • SHOW AND TELL FIELD HACKS: EFFICIENCY TIPS AND TRICKS
  • SHOW AND TELL FIELD HACKS: TIPS AND TRICKS
  • SURFACE WATER
  • Telemetry
  • the future of records work
  • Training & Workforce Development
  • UNCREWED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
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  • 0800-1600
  • 110 minutes
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  • 50 minutes
  • 80 minutes
  • All day Monday
  • I am good with 20 or 50!
  • Can't teach
  • also presenting nugo2 and HydroCorrect;
  • AM;
  • AM;I'd like not to be on the first day to allow time to meet people and offer help getting set up in advance;
  • 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 is independent
  • *** I had previously submitted a session on 'Indirect Measurement of Peak Flows at Culverts' for this workshop. Please CANCEL that session
  • Additional to this presentation
  • an outdoor one would be o
  • and backend systems
  • and gather feedback for future implementation. Jack Eggleston has asked Kim Schaeffer and Chris
  • as it will be incorporated into this more general session.
  • but I have a hotspot. Presuming cell coverage is ok
  • but not in depth
  • but ties into Patrick Haluska and my talk regarding LoRaWAN. The demonstration in that talk will utilize similar underlying systems.
  • but ties into Trevor Violette's talk regarding ntfy systems.'
  • Can do 20 mins if that's better for scheduling
  • Can do 50 mins if it fits better
  • communications
  • Coordinate with other LabVantage talks from Kalfsbeek and others
  • Could fit in efficiency track
  • I am attempting to get 2-3 other people to help with this session
  • I am participating in another talk related to Superfly. It would be helpful if my two talks could exist on the same day. Dave Rus submitted the Superfly talk. It is a trio of talks in a time slot.
  • I could expand this to 80 minute session if that helps.
  • I could lengthen this to 80 minutes if that was beneficial.
  • I will have others present this just don't know who yet; may not do it this year.
  • I will need free cookies to encourage people to attend.
  • I would love to be on the agenda. Thanks!
  • I would prefer this to be offered towards the beginning of any of the coding sessions
  • I'm not sure which track this session belongs in: AQUARIUS? COMPUTER TOOLS? EFFICIENCY? DATABASE?
  • If there is a Monday Data Chief meeting I will present this talk during that meeting. If there isn't one
  • In past years we've done this in 2
  • It would be good to include with other groundwater network presentations.
  • it's a good introduction. If folks had internet available
  • makes the most sense after other LIMS talks announcing timelines and higher-level plans.
  • Milk
  • Monday session
  • more cookies
  • n/a
  • None.
  • or 4 hour blocks
  • Planning a larger 1/2 Image Velocimetry Training class/track on Monday (or it has been Mondays in the past). This is just a normal discussion/seminar
  • please let us know as soon as possible so I can see if the presenters are available any other times. In past yea
  • Please try to avoid scheduling conflicts with sessions describing other image velocimetry tools
  • possibly some AI/ML if we get that much built before the workshop...
  • Prefer to include in a groundwater focus session with a presentation by Candice Hopkins following this presentation. Thanks
  • Probably fits in an imagery track (even though there isn't one this year). It's going to focus on gage hardware
  • Put it in whatever track you'd like.
  • Relates talks about the future of lab data in AQSamples
  • Should be on similar track for WMA LIMS Workflows session and any NWQL ASR Submission sessions
  • shouldn't need special IT support
  • so I don't need to be a part of the entire session. I will need at least 2 sets of surveying equipment (I can bring my own). I will need at least an indoor space
  • so they should be sequential in the schedule.
  • standalone training that is specific to this instrument only
  • such as the IVy software developed by Frank Engel.
  • Thank you!
  • Thanks for all your work!
  • Thanks!
  • that would be helpful for troubleshooting questions at the end.
  • The LDM Open Forum has typically been done on Monday so the LDMs could attend the other sessions throughout the week. If Monday will not work
  • there are more in depth presentations being done by other WMA team members this week. If possible this class should come first in the WDFN presentations
  • There are multiple 'Future Directions' talks I have planned but people do not need to attend each of them. They deal with different aspects and are stand alone.
  • There will be at least one other salt dilution presentation. It would be ideal if this presentation could precede it.
  • This is a broad intro to the Water data for the nation homepage and tools
  • This is a follow up to the Part 1 NuGo2 session
  • This is a placeholder for the typical Monday DC meeting
  • This is independent
  • This is part of several talks I am proposing but they do not build on one another. People can attend this without having attended the others.
  • This presentation is subject to change and/or addition or subtraction of presenters based on field support frameworks that currently under evaluation.
  • This session is for managers only.
  • This session will be a good followup to the 'Intro to dataRetrieval' session proposed by Laura DeCicco.
  • This should come after our longer 50 min presentation
  • This talk is intended to be a standalone presentation on a new tool to use when processing submersible pressure transducers. It applies to any use for submersible pressure transducers that involves deploying the sensor in the air. I selected surface water
  • 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.
  • This would fall under the general umbrella of Water Mission Area -Observing Systems Division technical support to WSCs
  • This would work well as the first of a 3 x 20 minute session that will be followed by Dave Rus presenting on the Triangle project and then finishing with a LIMS-to-AQS talk by Kate Norton
  • This would work well as the middle of a 3 x 20 minute session that is preceded by a Superfly-LIMS talk and followed by a LIMS-to-AQS talk by Kate Norton
  • too. Newish tool we've recently improved and could help save time.
  • usually on Monday.
  • we hope to have an exhibit in the common area with large monitors to run live demos of WaterMAP
  • which will be for managers only. There are still plenty of details to work out on our end. We've had as many as ~100 people in the past. Thanks.
  • will cover some general CQW practices
  • Will need VPN
  • work with people one-on-one
  • Would pair well with any other Salt Dilution trainings
  • You guys are the best!
  • You guys rock!