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.
View Article2017 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.
View ArticleDevils Hole Workshop 2018
CALL for ABSTRACTS and REGISTRATION“Developing a Better Understanding of the Death Valley Region”May 2-4, 2018
View ArticleUSGS 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...
View ArticleGroundwater 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...
View ArticleMichael 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...
View ArticlePhysical 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...
View ArticleHydrologist 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...
View ArticleHydrologist/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...
View ArticleHydrologist 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...
View ArticleNVWSC 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...
View ArticleStakeholder 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...
View ArticleUSGS Nevada Water Science Center Presentation
On November 7, 2019, the USGS Nevada Water Science Center presented to the Douglas County Board of Commissioners.
View ArticleJill Frankforter selected as Nevada Water Science Center Director
New Nevada Water Science Center Director
View ArticleIntern 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...
View ArticleUSGS Participation in Annual Lake Tahoe Summit
The USGS Nevada and California Water Science Centers participate in annual Lake Tahoe Summit
View ArticleVacancy: 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...
View ArticleInvasive 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...
View ArticleUSGS 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,...
View ArticleVacancy: 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....
View ArticleTemporary Laborer Position Open
Temporary laborer needed for Nevada Water Science Center, Carson City Office move.
View ArticleTemporary Office Automation Clerk Position Open
Temporary Office Automation Clerk needed for Nevada Water Science Center, Carson City.
View ArticleFall 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.
View ArticleWater “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...
View ArticleSaline 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.
View ArticleUSGS 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.
View ArticleUSGS 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.
View ArticleUSGS 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...
View ArticleUSGS 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...
View ArticleSaline 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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