Science • Technology • Modernization
The Integrated Hydrology + Data Science Branch intersects science and technology using interdisciplinary expertise to deliver critical information to the public and stakeholders.
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Groundwater Surface Water Water Quality Databases & Data Visualization APIs Basemap Services Social Media Integration Event ResponseGeographers, IT specialists, and hydrologists from the Texas Water Science Center Integrated Hydrology + Data Science (IHDS) Branch lead a diverse range of local, regional, and national projects.
IHDS Branch Chief
Geospatial Science Section Chief
Toby has been with the USGS since 1999, working for the Texas Water Science Center and Nevada Water Science Center. He serves as the West Coast Team Lead out of the Oregon Water Science Center in Portland, OR.
Project Development and Management
Geospatial and Data Analysis
IT Specialist
Chad has been with the USGS since 2013 and with the Texas Water Science Center since 2018. He develops web-based applications and supports IHDS operations as IT infrastructure coordinator and Cloud lead.
.NET Web Application Development
Web Design and Development
IT Specialist
Justin joined the USGS Texas Water Science Center in 2016. Currently he develops and designs USGS/DOI internal and public facing web applications, and also handles some of the IT requirements for IHDS.
Web Design and Development
IT Support
Geographer (student)
Alexis joined the USGS Texas Water Science Center in 2019. She provides geospatial analysis and data management for the IHDS branch. Her background includes GIS, environmental hazards and physical geography with interests in biogeography and biogeomorphology.
Geospatial and Data Analysis
Physical Geography
IT Specialist
Ramona has been with the USGS since 1996, and with the Texas Water Science Center since 2014. She serves as the design, usability, and web analytics lead for the Texas Water Science Center internal and public facing web site and social media presence.
Web Analytics
Web Design and Usability
Geographer
Diana Pedraza has been with the USGS Texas Water Science Center since 2000. She currently provides geospatial analysis, cartographic design, and data management support for the Texas Water Science Center.
Geospatial and Data Analysis
Cartographic Design
Geographer (student)
Veronica joined USGS Texas Water Science Center in 2019. She specializes in analyzing how communities and regions are impacted by population growth, environmental challenges and sociopolitical and economic forces.
Globalization and Development
Growth Management
Hydrologist
Coupled hydrodynamic/water quality modeling
Machine learning
Geospatial and data analysis
Geographer
Victoria has been with the USGS since 2012. Victoria helps provide geospatial analysis, hydrology modeling, cartographic design, web mapping, data and project management, event planning, and communications support for the Texas Water Science Center.
Geospatial and Data Analysis
Remote Sensing
Cyber Innovation Section Chief (Acting)
Deanna has been with the USGS Texas Water Science Center since 1999. She is a development and project lead for USGS/DOI internal and public facing web applications.
.NET Web Application Development
SQL Database Design
Geographer
Florence has been with the USGS Texas Water Science Center since 2006. She is a project manager for geospatial products and web mapping applications.
Cartographic Editor and WMS Development
Geospatial and Data Analysis
Geographer (student)
Jennifer joined the USGS Texas Water Science Center in 2018. She assists IHDS with geospatial data analysis and visualization. She has a broad background and expertise in physical geography including geomorphology, remote sensing, LiDAR, and Structure from Motion.
Physical Geography and Geomorphology
Geospatial and Data Analysis
Hydrologist
Joe has been with the USGS since 1996 first in Reston, VA, then with the Maryland Water Science Center (2000-2005), then the Texas Water Science Center (2005-present). He develops web-based mapping and data applications.
Client-Side JavaScript Development
Server-Side Databases and Data Services
IT Specialist
Shannon has been with the USGS since 1992 and works with many water science centers as well as the Ecosystems Mission Area. She currently works on a wide range of information products that distribute USGS information and data to stakeholders, cooperators, and public audiences.
Front-End Web Design and Development
Science Communication
Informatics Specialist (Collaborator)
Tom has been with the Texas Water Science Center since 2009. He currently serves as the Informatics Specialist in Texas, helping to promote national consistency and scientific integrity through technology transfer, technical support, and mentoring.
Data Management and Database Design
IT Management and Informatics Support
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Groundwater & Land Subsidence
See how groundwater, sediment compaction, & land-elevation change are related in the Texas Gulf Coast
GWWebFlow
Browser-based groundwater model viewer designed to allow users to easily explore model inputs and outputs
USGS Response to Hurricane Harvey
View flood Inundation maps, flood details, & explore the data
Estimated Base Flood Elevation Viewer
View estimated flood extents & FEMA Flood Risk Information Reports
Water-Quality Monitoring on Lake Houston
Interactive map-based web application for monitoring water quality on Lake Houston
Water On-the-Go
Mobile web application that gives people easy access to current conditions in streams across Texas
Texas Water Dashboard
USGS real-time stream, lake, reservoir, precipitation, well, & water-quality data in Texas in context with current weather and hazard conditions
Regional Stream Quality Assessment Data Portal
Explore and download data collected as part of the USGS NAWQA project
Walker Basin Hydro Mapper
Real-time streamflow reporting and symbolization as well as animation tools for viewing historical flows
Lower Colorado River Story Map
Take a virtual float trip through the major impoundments on the Lower Colorado River
Water-Quality Monitoring on Lake Houston
Interactive map-based web application for monitoring water quality on Lake Houston
Regional Stream Quality Assessment Data Portal
Explore and download data collected as part of the USGS NAWQA project
Texas Water Dashboard
USGS real-time stream, lake, reservoir, precipitation, well, & water-quality data in Texas in context with current weather and hazard conditions
Geolog Locator
Search more than 7,000 digital borehole geophysical logs at over 1,700 locations
NRDAR Map & Case Documents
Track Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) cases from initiation to closure
Texas Geology
Explore the geology of Texas with this simple, powerful click-and-point exploratory tool for 1:250K scale geology data
Graphing Water Information System (GWIS)
JavaScript library for time-series plots of USGS hydrologic data
Chinook Salmon Use of Eelgrass Habitats
Interactive visualization of data collected on Chinook Salmon and three forage fish species.
Streamer Map Services
Map services that emphasize hydrographic features over transportation and political features
Social Media Integration
USGS TX FloodWatch
Autonomous Twitter Feed for streamgages above National Weather Service flood stage
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USGS TX RainWatch
Autonomous Twitter Feed for when rainfall exceeds a rate of 0.4 inches per hour
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