NWDTW 2024: Full Schedule

8:00am CDT

Campbell Scientific Datalogger Training (Beginner)

Monday July 15, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am CDT

This training class will introduce new users to Campbell Scientific dataloggers using hands on equipment. It will demonstrate how to use PC400, Device Configuration, and LoggerLINK (smartphone app) to communicate with CRBASIC dataloggers (CR1000, CR1000X, CR300, CR310, CR350 and CR6) using USB, serial, WIFI and cellular modem. It will demonstrate how to download and upload datalogger programs, how to use programs to turn on and off modems, cameras, pumps, etc., how to talk to SDI sensors and how to add a new SDI sensor to an existing datalogger program.

Speakers

Dave Owens

UMid WSC - Madison WI

Dave Owens represents the Upper Midwest (UMid) Water Science Center in Madison, WI where he has worked as a hydro tech, project chief, lead IT specialist, operations manager and Innovation specialist for the last 34 years. He has extensive experience with Campbell Scientific dataloggers... Read More →

Monday July 15, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am CDT
Midway 10

COMPUTER TOOLS, TIPS AND TRICKS

Presented By WMA (Headquarters)
Intended Audience Introductory
Duration 110 minutes

10:00am CDT

Campbell Scientific Datalogger Training (Intermediate)

Monday July 15, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am CDT

Midway 10

This training course will introduce attendees to more advanced Campbell Scientific topics such as PPP, MQTT push ingestion, and camera snapshot capture. The following advanced datalogger programs will be presented: Serial communication with Channel Master and Sontek Acoustic Doppler Meters (ADMs), Edge of Field automatic water quality sampling, and Capturing YSI sonde serial data to reduce noise.

Speakers

Dave Owens

UMid WSC - Madison WI

Monday July 15, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
Midway 10

COMPUTER TOOLS, TIPS AND TRICKS

Presented By WMA (Headquarters)
Intended Audience Intermediate
Duration 110 minutes

1:00pm CDT

Joint HNB-OQA Listening Session on Field Support Needs

Tuesday July 16, 2024 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT

Midway 10

Staff from the Hydrologic Networks Branch (HNB) and Office of Quality Assurance (OQA) will present their respective roles and expertise in field support and let attendees describe their support needs, ask questions, etc. This is an open house style event, where attendees can come and go. In HNB, participants include staff in the HNB Field Support and Research to Operations Team. In OQA, participants include the Technical Quality Assurance Advisors.

Speakers

Jeffery East

Technical Quality Assurance Advisor, USGS

Terry Kenney

Michelle Sneed

Technical Quality Assurance Advisor for Groundwater Science, Office of Quality Assurance

Tim Straub

Field Support and Research to Operations Supervisor, Hydrologic Networks Branch, Observing Systems Division, WMA

Molly Wood

Hydrologic Networks Branch Chief, USGS WMA

Tuesday July 16, 2024 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Midway 10

LEADERSHIP, LISTENING SESSION

Presented By Hydrologic Networks Branch (HNB)
Intended Audience General Audience
Duration 110 minutes

3:00pm CDT

Aquarius Station Analysis (AQSA)

Tuesday July 16, 2024 3:00pm - 4:50pm CDT

Midway 10

The team will provide an overview of the AQSA (Aquarius Station Analysis) process that integrates AQTS data and entered information with SIMS/RMS to generate Station Analysis. This Automated Records project work will be released sometime in August 2024.

Speakers

Sonya Vasquez

Tuesday July 16, 2024 3:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
Midway 10

COMPUTER TOOLS, TIPS AND TRICKS

Presented By Hydrologic Networks Branch (HNB)
Intended Audience General Audience
Duration 110 minutes

8:00am CDT

RIVRS: Workflow and techniques for tidal index velocity data collection and computation

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT

Midway 10

This presentation will cover the distinctions of workflow and techniques applied in operating a tidal index velocity discharge station. Topics covered in the overview will include site selection, instrumentation, maintenance, field measurement techniques, rating development, and computation.

Speakers

Fabian Kahn

Hydrologic Technician, USGS

Work areas: Index Velocity Discharge, GNSS, Storm Tide Response

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
Midway 10

HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

Presented By CFWSC
Intended Audience General Audience
Duration 50 minutes

9:00am CDT

Annual Peak Explorer

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT

Midway 10

The USGS has over 100 years of peaks at stream gages. Now we can see how peaks compare on a map! Amy will demo the script and graphics, with various options for dates, qualifiers, and drainage area.

Speakers

Amy Simonson

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Midway 10

SURFACE WATER, ANALYSIS

Presented By Your WSC
Intended Audience General Audience
Duration 20 minutes

10:00am CDT

The NEW HIF, same as the old HIF?

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Midway 10

This session will provide an update on the HIF 2.0 facility. Along with a progress report on the facility's operations, this session will discuss the existing and new functions of the HIF, as well as the services available to WSCs and their hydrologic technicians.

Speakers

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 17, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Midway 10

HIF & EQUIPMENT, ANALYSIS

Presented By Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF)
Intended Audience Introductory
Duration 50 minutes

3:00pm CDT

Training Basics for Water Workforce Instructors and Presenters

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 4:20pm CDT

Midway 10

Beyond subject matter expertise, developing effective training for any audience requires significant planning, organization, and attention to detail to ensure learners receive the maximum benefit. This session is geared toward new or aspiring instructors and presenters who want to learn about foundational training logistics, modalities, and delivery. Participants will gain insight into topics like venue selection, audience engagement, and creating accessible and helpful presentations.

Speakers

Grant Walters

Senior Learning & Development Advisor (Contractor) - Water Workforce Development & Training, United States Geological Survey/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 4:20pm CDT
Midway 10

LEADERSHIP, TIPS AND TRICKS

Presented By Water Workforce Development & Training Function
Intended Audience Introductory
Duration 80 minutes

8:00am CDT

Getting the Most out of the NOMS National Water Dashboard-internal product

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT

Midway 10

This course will be of interest for personnel at all levels of the Water Enterprise—from WMA coordinators down to field technicians. Using an interactive approach with attendees regarding the National Water Dashboard-internal (NWDi) operational tool, the goal is to highlight its available data resources and functionality to support field operations, and what is planned for the future. This product of the Network Operations Management System (NOMS) project is already changing the game when it comes to real-time water network awareness and assessment, and getting user feedback during this session will help to improve the product moving forward.

Speakers

Sonya Vasquez

Brian McCallum

National Streamgage Network Coordinator, USGS-WMA-OSD

Brian McCallum is currently the National Streamgage Network Coordinator within the USGS Water Mission Area, Observing Systems Division. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelors (1991) and master’s degrees (1992) in civil engineering. He started full-time... Read More →

Chuck Hansen

Hydrologist, USGS

Chuck Hansen is a Hydrologist with the California Water Science Center in Sacramento. He leadsa team of software and hardware engineers focusing on remote sensing and data delivery.

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
Midway 10

COMPUTER TOOLS, TIPS AND TRICKS

Presented By Hydrologic Networks Branch (HNB)
Intended Audience General Audience
Duration 50 minutes

10:00am CDT

Updates on USGS Water Data for the Nation: Modernizing how you access water data

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Midway 10

USGS is the largest provider of in situ water data in the world and has delivered real-time water information on the web for decades. We are in the midst of a multi-year effort to modernize websites and services to increase usability and to take advantage of modern mobile devices and web technology. As the availability of modernized features and pages in WDFN continues to grow, we are also focusing on decommission of legacy NWISweb pages. This talk will share updates on the latest features released, as well as plans for the coming months and what to expect with legacy decommissions. In addition, we’ll explore how users can access and interact with USGS water data, either from high-volume data streams such as APIs and web services, through next-generation interactive web pages, or mobile-friendly, map-based dashboards.

Speakers

Shawna Gregory

Water Data for the Nation Product Owner

Shawna Gregory is a Product Owner for Water Data for the Nation, the primary access point for real-time and historical USGS water data and information. In this role, Shawna is leading a user-centered design approach to web-based delivery applications as the USGS is modernizing water... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Midway 10

LEADERSHIP, ANALYSIS

Presented By WMA (Headquarters)
Intended Audience LDMs
Duration 50 minutes

1:00pm CDT

HDAC - Open Session, with Chair Chris Smith and HDAC Members

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Midway 10

HDAC Chair Chris Smith and HDAC members will be available to discuss how we can best serve you. Let us know what's working, what's not, and how you've enjoyed the 2023 National Data Training Workshop so far!

Speakers

David Pratt

Hydrologist, USGS-AZWSC

HDAC Member and NWDTW Planning Team

Chris Smith

Field Office Chief, USGS

I am the Field Office Chief of the Norcross (Atlanta) Georgia office. I am also the Chair of the Hydrologic Data Advisory Committee (HDAC). I am proudest of my years helping others learn the job and my years of field work, where I have always tried to set a good example. My most significant... Read More →

Brian Imig

Hydrologic Technician, USGS

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 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Midway 10