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Reporters: Accompany a USGS Field Crew as They Monitor Stream Flow and Flooding

You are invited to join USGS scientists and field technician crews as they collect discharge measurements in rainfall-affected areas.

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2017 Snowmelt Runoff Signals Good News for Walker Lake but Raises Flooding...

USGS model simulations suggest that Walker Lake will rise by as much as 15 to 18 feet this year, the most in a single year in recorded history.

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Devils Hole Workshop 2018

 CALL for ABSTRACTS and REGISTRATION“Developing a Better Understanding of the Death Valley Region”May 2-4, 2018

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USGS to Present Preliminary Findings from the Virginia City Highlands...

Are you interested in learning more about the preliminary findings from the Virginia City Highlands Groundwater Investigation? Please join scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey at a public...

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Groundwater Hydrologist Vacancy in Carson City, Nev.

The USGS Nevada Water Science Center (NVWSC) would like to bring to your attention to a Groundwater Hydrologist vacancy currently advertised on USA jobs (federal employee applicants, non-federal...

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Michael Pavelko Receives DOI Exemplary Act Award

NVWSC hydrologist, Michael Pavelko, received the Department of the Interior Exemplary Act award at the USGS awards ceremony on May 15, 2018, at the USGS headquarters in Reston, VA. Michael was awarded...

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Physical Scientist (Spatial Analysis) Vacancy in Carson City, Nev.

The Nevada Water Science Center (NVWSC), currently has an opening for a physical scientist position in our Spatial Analysis Unit (SAU), Carson City, NV, office. The vacancy is open on USA Jobs for two...

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Hydrologist Vacancy in Our Henderson Office

This GS 12/13 position is with the USGS/DOE Cooperative Program, which provides hydrologic and geologic expertise to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to address environmental and scientific issues...

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Hydrologist/Database Manager Vacancy in our Henderson office

This is a full time position in the Henderson Office of the Nevada Water Science Center. This position is with the USGS/DOE Cooperative Program, which provides hydrologic and geologic expertise to the...

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Hydrologist Position in Carson City

The USGS Nevada Water Science Center (NVWSC) would like to bring to your attention to a Hydrologist vacancy currently advertised on USA jobs (federal employee applicants, non-federal applicants). This...

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NVWSC Director Position Open Now

The USGS Nevada Water Science Center (NVWSC) has re-advertised the Center Director position (Supervisor Interdisciplinary, GS-1315/1350-15). It is currently advertised on USA jobs. The vacancy closes...

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Stakeholder meeting for Upper and Middle Carson River basins

On September 30, 2019, the USGS Nevada Water Science Center invited stakeholders to hear the provisional results of two numerical models for the Upper and Middle Carson River Basins. This was an...

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USGS Nevada Water Science Center Presentation

On November 7, 2019, the USGS Nevada Water Science Center presented to the Douglas County Board of Commissioners.

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Jill Frankforter selected as Nevada Water Science Center Director

New Nevada Water Science Center Director

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Intern Opportunities with the Nevada Water Science Center

The United States Geological Survey (USGS), Nevada Water Science Center will soon be filling two Student Trainee (Hydrology) positions at the GS-04 or GS-05 level, with a starting hourly rate between...

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USGS Participation in Annual Lake Tahoe Summit

The USGS Nevada and California Water Science Centers participate in annual Lake Tahoe Summit

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Vacancy: GS-12 Field Office Chief (Supr. Hyd. Tech.), NVWSC Southern Nevada...

The Nevada Water Science Center is pleased to announce an exciting career opportunity: We are seeking a Field Office Chief for the Southern Nevada Networks Unit in Henderson, Nevada.  The position is...

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Invasive Mussel Species Impacts the Food Web in Lake Mead

In an article for the journal Science of the Total Environment, USGS scientists and others discuss the impact of invasive quagga mussels on the ecosystem of Lake Mead located on the border of Arizona...

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USGS Unveils Mobile Flood Tool for the Nation

The U.S. Geological Survey announced Friday the completion of a new mobile tool that provides real-time information on water levels, weather and flood forecasts all in one place on a computer,...

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Vacancy: Multiple GS3-GS7 Hydrologic Technician positions in Southern and...

Postions are based in Carson City, NV and Henderson, NV.  Positions are full time temporary service positions not-to-exceed 1 year and may be extended for up to one additional year without competition....

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Temporary Laborer Position Open

Temporary laborer needed for Nevada Water Science Center, Carson City Office move.

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Temporary Office Automation Clerk Position Open

Temporary Office Automation Clerk needed for Nevada Water Science Center, Carson City.

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Fall 2021 Nevada Water Science Center Newsletter

The Nevada Water Science Center has experienced many changes over the last few months. In an effort to keep all of our valued stakeholders up-to-date, please read our Fall 2021 newsletter.

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Water “bank account” running low in agricultural areas of Nevada

In a new report published today, U.S. Geological Survey scientists determined that groundwater in the Smith and Mason Valleys, a key agricultural region in Nevada, is being used up by humans at rates...

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Saline Lakes Stakeholder Workshop Meeting Materials

In fall 2022, the Saline Lakes Team held three two-day virtual workshops to identify stakeholder science priorities for the Great Basin terminal lakes and their watersheds.

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USGS Water Science Centers Join Forces at the 2023 Lake Tahoe Summit

Scientists from the California and Nevada Water Science Centers attended the 27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit to discuss the work the USGS is doing in the Tahoe Basin. 

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USGS provides easy access to Colorado River science with new online portal

All users of the Colorado River now have a more efficient way to find U.S. Geological Survey science critical to its future management.

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USGS releases Carson River Basin Hydro Mapper

The Carson River Basin Hydro Mapper web application provides a modern and easy-to-use interface with the USGS National Water Information System (NWIS). The tool includes an interactive map viewer...

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USGS Water Science Centers Join Forces at 2024 Lake Tahoe Summit

Scientists from the California and Nevada Water Science Centers attended the 28th annual Lake Tahoe Summit to discuss the work the USGS is doing in the Tahoe Basin. The theme of this year’s event was...

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Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series

Join us for a weekly webinar series to learn about our work on the Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA.

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