Browse Projects by Research Category
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Science and Technology Research
The Science and Technology Program has four research categories with multiple research topics assigned to each one. The lead researcher for each project chooses one research topic when submitting the original proposal. Click on a highlighted Researcher link to learn more about that project's Principal Investigator, or click on a linked project title to view that project's details.
Environmental Issues in Water Delivery and Management
Improve the reliability of Reclamation water deliveries by producing effective solutions, tools, and practices that Reclamation water managers can use to prevent water conflicts with the environmental demands on water supplies.
| Researcher |
Title |
ID |
Start Year |
End Year |
| Bountry, Jennifer |
Evaluating Climate-induced Runoff and Temperature Change on Stream Habitat Metrics for Endangered or Threatened Fish |
6507 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Bountry, Jennifer |
Predicting Vertical and Lateral Sediment Erosion in River and Reservoir Settings |
7356 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Carlson, John |
Sediment Accumulation in Reservoirs: Comparison of Watershed Sediment Yield Models with Measured Sedimentation Volumes |
9353 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Collins, Kent |
Developing Guidelines for Formulating Reservoir Sustainability Plans |
6080 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Cuhaciyan, Christopher |
Mobility and Stability of Large Woody Material |
3842 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Dahm, Katharine |
Oxnard Saline Treatment Wetlands |
9424 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Dahm, Katharine |
Projected Impacts of Climate Change Induced Water Quality Trends on Reclamation Operations |
4311 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Gaeuman, David |
Assessment of Habitat Complexity and Ecological Functions Provided by Gravel Bars Resulting from Gravel Augmentation and Channel Rehabilitation |
5907 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Gaeuman, David |
Bedload Adaptation Length for Modeling Bed Evolution in Gravel-bed Rivers |
3054 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Gjerde, James |
Valuing Flow and Water Dependent Ecological Resiliency under the Secure Water Act |
8737 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Greimann, Blair |
Assessing and Reducing the Uncertainty of Predictions from Hydraulic and Hydrologic Models |
9320 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Greimann, Blair |
Predicting the Interactions between Flow, Sediment, and Riparian Vegetation |
1368 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Hanna, Leslie |
Cone Screen Riverine Baffle Design |
3670 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Heiner, Bryan |
Modernization of Trashrack Raking Systems to Manage Quagga Mussel Settlement |
2675 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Hilldale, Robert C. |
Calibration of Bed Load Impact Sensors for Surrogate Sediment Measurement |
115 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Hilldale, Robert C. |
Federal Interagency Sedimentation Project |
2559 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Hilldale, Robert C. |
Passive Acoustic (Hydrophone) Measurement of Coarse Bed Load |
4864 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Holdren, Chris |
Ecological Impacts and Possible Environmental Controls of Zebra/Quagga Mussels on Reclamation Reservoirs |
6003 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Hosler, Denise |
Dressinid Mussel Monitoring and Detection Laboratory |
5042 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Hurcomb, Douglas |
SEM Characterization of Drain Biofouling for Dreissenid Mussels |
2427 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Karp, Cathy |
Evaluation of salmonid smolt survival at Roza Diversion Dam and the downstream 11-mile Reach |
2237 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Karp, Cathy |
Testing ability of widely used fish screens to resist quagga mussel fouling |
4923 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Karp, Cathy |
Zebra and Quagga Mussels: Fish Predation on Quagga Mussels |
9508 |
2010 |
2013 |
| Kelly, Kevin L. |
Alternate Control Strategy for Dreissinids Using Carbon Dioxide |
1367 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Kelly, Kevin L. |
Production and Testing of Antibodies for Dreissena Mussels |
9640 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Kimbrel, Sean |
Bathymetric Data Collection Techniques around Large Wood |
450 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Lai, Yong |
Quantitative Modeling Tools of Scour and Morphological Impact due to Large Wood Debris and Other In-Stream Structures |
5772 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Lentz, Dale |
Researching a Concept for a Self Regulating Articulated Fishway |
9548 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Mortensen, Joshua |
Creating Turbulence to Prevent Mussel Colonization in Pipelines - Continued |
7169 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Mortensen, Joshua |
Fish Predator Reduction Using Fish Traps with Bait Attraction |
4290 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Nagode, James |
A Business Intelligence and Knowledge Stewardship Methodology Focused on Data and Information within the River Restoration Community. |
7253 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Nelson, Mark |
Ecological Costs of Streamflow Regulation |
8721 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Nelson, Mark |
Streamflow and Nutrient Constraints on the Productivity and Habitat Quality of Desert Riparian Ecosystems in the West |
15 |
2012 |
2013 |
| OMeara, Scott |
Habitat Suitability Parameters for Invasive Mussels at Reclamation Managed Facilities and Waters |
6714 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Quinn, Nigel |
Scoping study of transient TDS/EC conversion ratios in the San Joaquin River Basin |
4638 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Skaja, Allen |
Antifouling Coatings for Invasive Mussel Control |
7095 |
2010 |
2013 |
| Skaja, Allen |
Research and Development of Durable Foul Release Coatings |
8305 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Stroh, Terry |
Understanding Effects of Recharge and Dissolved Nitrate on Selenium and Salinity Mobilization Using Geochemical Modeling and Laboratory Testing |
6623 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Sutphin, Zak |
The Efficiency of SandWand Technology as a Habitat Restoration Tool for Native Salmonids in Small Tributaries |
8351 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Svoboda, Connie |
Improving Public Safety of Large Wood Installations |
689 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Turner, Toni E. |
Evaluate the impacts of Climate Change on Effectiveness of Habitat Restoration Structures and Restoration Activities |
8765 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Varyu, David |
Ephemeral Tributary Sediment Loads in the Arid West |
2180 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Vidergar, Dmitri |
Application of an ecological health assessment for Reclamation managed reservoirs |
5163 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Vidergar, Dmitri |
Fish Tags - The Old/New Tool for Assessing Impacts of Reservoir Operations on Migratory Fish and Critical Habitat |
8112 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Williams, Nick |
Modeling Changes in Water Quality Resulting from Sediment Delta Interactions |
589 |
2009 |
2013 |
Water and Power Infrastructure Reliability
Improve the reliability of Reclamation water storage, water delivery, and hydropower facilities by producing or advancing effective solutions, tools, and practices that Reclamation facility managers can use to cost effectively maintain, modernize, and extend the life of Reclamation's aging infrastructure.R&D needs should be primarily related to Reclamation's operation and maintenance responsibilities. Safety of Dams R&D should be directed to Reclamation's Dam Safety Program.
| Researcher |
Title |
ID |
Start Year |
End Year |
| Andrews, Christopher |
Research, Develop, and Implement Sandblasting Noise Controls and Strategies to Reduce Reclamation High Noise Processes 2 |
9595 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Bartojay P.E., Katie |
Chemical Shrinkage Analysis of Nano Silica Cementitious Binders |
4967 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Bender, Merlynn D |
Increased Hydrogeneration while Improving Environmental Conditions (2) |
9650 |
2012 |
2013 |
| DeHaan, Jim |
Reduced Cost Hydropower Maintenance |
5021 |
2011 |
2013 |
| DeHaan, Jim |
Renewable Integration and Small Hydro |
6144 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Eastment, Eric |
Power System Diagnostics |
548 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Eastment, Eric |
Power System Safety |
9629 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Gallagher, Theresa |
Identify Primary Noise Sources in the Powerplant and Implement Noise Engineering Controls to Reduce Exposures to Employees |
6433 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Germann, John |
Effective Cavitation Detection Techniques for Hydraulic Turbines |
9933 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Germann, John |
Shear Pin Failure Prediction Through the Use of Acoustic Emission Sensing and Analysis |
7567 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Harpman, David Alexander |
Phase 2- Advanced Optimization Algorithms for Hydropower Dispatch |
3906 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Huang, Jennifer |
The Application of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDar) Technology to Improve the Management and Protection of Heritage Assets in the American Falls Archaeological District, Idaho |
9541 |
2009 |
2013 |
| Kihara, Kathy |
Use of Aqualastic to encapsulate degraded RCC Lining in Canals |
786 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Merten, Bobbi Jo |
Coating Service Lifetime Evaluation by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) |
7673 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Merten, Bobbi Jo |
Evaluation of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) Techniques for Reclamation Infrastructures |
4022 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Merten, Bobbi Jo |
Mussel Adhesive as a Corrosion-Resistant Coating |
7419 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Mortensen, Joshua |
Feasibility of Integrating Low-Head Hydropower with Effective Canal Management |
7973 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Norris, Mike D |
Guidelines for legal and policy considerations associated with solar development on Reclamation land |
3863 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Pierko, Julia |
Evaluation and Standardization of Seepage Repair Methodologies |
4861 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Reed, Shaun |
Testing/Verification of Rope Access Anchors |
6390 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Rinehart, Robert |
Evaluation of Intelligent Compaction at the Echo Dam Seismic Modification Project |
406 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Rinehart, Robert |
Evaluation of Non-nuclear Moisture Meters and Moisture-Density Gages for Reclamation Construction QC/QA |
8920 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Skaja, Allen |
Asbestos in epoxy coatings |
7408 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Skaja, Allen |
Pipeline Coatings |
5733 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Sorensen, Grant |
Incident Command System Doctrine for Dam Owners |
189 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Tordonato, David |
Field Scale-up testing of Foul Release Coatings |
5270 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Torrey, Jessica |
Effect of Chlorine vs. Chloramine Treatment Techniques on Materials Degradation in Reclamation Infrastructure |
6871 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Von Fay, Kurt |
Coatings and Sealers to Treat Concrete Deterioration |
8232 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Von Fay, Kurt |
Moisture Content Requirements for Effective Concrete Repairs |
6629 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Wahl, Tony |
Measuring Erodibility of Embankment Soils Containing Gravel |
4104 |
2012 |
2013 |
| White, Janet |
Verification that Type V Cement is required for CLSM with high sulfate native soils |
2840 |
2013 |
2013 |
Water Operations Decision Support
Develop solutions and tools that help Reclamation water managers make effective reservoir and river system operational and planning decisions through better integration, evaluation, understanding, and presentation of critical data and information.
| Researcher |
Title |
ID |
Start Year |
End Year |
| Bandrowski, David DJ J |
Large Wood Design Guidelines - National Manual |
2754 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Caldwell, Raymond |
Ingredients-based Climatology and Future Projections of Extreme Precipitation Events Using a Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) Framework |
6917 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Clark, Douglas |
Examining the Utility of Unmanned Vehicle Technology to Map Topography |
4926 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Clark, Douglas |
Exploring Potential Uses of Near Remote Sensing and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Technologies in Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) Science, Engineering, and Operations to Reduce Costs and Add Capabilities |
3734 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Clark, Douglas |
Pilot Testing Data Stewardship Processes on River Restoration and Hydrologic Data Sets |
3760 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Clark, Douglas |
Tools for Managing of Disputes over Science in the Bureau of Reclamation |
6641 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Day, Ted |
Application of a Physically-Based Distributed Snowmelt Model in Support of Reservoir Operations and Water Management |
2264 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Dombroski, Daniel |
Development of Software Tools for Efficient Processing of Bathymetry and Discharge Data |
3937 |
2013 |
2013 |
| England, John |
Methodology and Data for Quantifying Extreme Precipitation Events in a Changing Climate |
1385 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Ferguson, Ian Michael |
Continued Field Measurement of Riparian ET, Lower Colorado River Basin |
3484 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Fitzmaurice, Michael |
Near-Real-Time Visualization of Water Quality in Rivers and Estuaries in the western United States. |
7172 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Gangopadhyay, Subhrendu |
Flood Frequency Variability on Seasonal to Multidecadal Time Scales in the Western US and Implications for Infrastructure Planning |
1916 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Gault, Greg |
Design and Development of a Prototype Tool for Integrated Climate Downscaling and Streamflow Prediction using Open Source GIS Software |
9449 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Johnson, Jennifer |
Hydro-Economic Model Completion and Technology Transfer |
8937 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Johnson, Jennifer |
Investigating the Impact of River Regulation on Groundwater Supplies in the Western US |
2892 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Pruitt, Tom |
Sensitivity of Hydrologic Impacts Assessment to Downscaling Methodology and Spatial Resolution |
1646 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Quinn, Nigel |
Geographic Information System-based Decision Support for Wetland Drainage Salinity Management |
2846 |
2010 |
2013 |
| Spears, Mark |
Improved Estimation of Reservoir Evaporation |
7662 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Swoboda, Kristin |
Inform Reclamation Programs about Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Identity Opportunities for Future Applied Research |
8168 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Tansey, Michael |
A Comparison of Methods for Simulating Watershed Evapotranspiration and Runoff under Changing Climatic Conditions |
2024 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Wille, Kurt |
Optimizing surface model techniques for digital representation of river channels |
2834 |
2012 |
2013 |
Conserving or Expanding Water Supplies
Enhance water supplies for Reclamation stakeholders with new technologies, solutions, and practices that expand, liberate, or conserve water supplies.
| Researcher |
Title |
ID |
Start Year |
End Year |
| Adams, Angela |
Evaluating Thin-film Nanocomposite Membranes to Treat Brackish Waters through Reverse Osmosis |
5349 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Chapman, Michelle J |
Renewable Energy Evaluation for Zero Liquid Discharge Processes |
7399 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Chapman, Michelle J |
Strategies for Treating Variable Source Water |
9316 |
2010 |
2013 |
| Dahm, Katharine |
Developing a deterministic model for predicting cleaning frequency due to inorganic scaling on reverse osmosis membranes |
792 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Dahm, Katharine |
Investigating an Innovative Constructed Wetland Design for Removing Endocrine Disrupting Compounds from Reclaimed Wastewater |
9589 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Dahm, Katharine |
Produced Water Treatment Primer for Oil and Gas Operations |
1617 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Delagah, Saied |
Cellulose Acetate Membrane |
1526 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Delagah, Saied |
Concentrate Minimization via Pellet Softening - Process Evaluation and Pilot Study |
2444 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Dundorf, Steve |
Forward Osmosis Treatment System Assessment |
9740 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Gaston, Todd |
Adaptation of Western US Agriculture to Climate Change Induced Water Scarcity |
7430 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Gill, Tom |
Affordable Self-Cleaning Trash Rack |
3107 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Gill, Tom |
Database for Field Performance of Electronic Water Level Sensors |
216 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Gill, Tom |
Design Refinement and Construction Drawings for Overshot Gates that Irrigation Districts can Construct Themselves |
2319 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Gill, Tom |
Wireless Automated Control of Surface Irrigation Systems for Improved Irrigation Efficiency |
8969 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Guerra, Katherine |
Investigation of benefit and application of desalination fuel cells to meet Reclamation's rural water needs |
8673 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Haws, Mitchell |
Solar Photovoltaic Desalination |
4850 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Liljegren, Fred |
Back to the Future Part 2 |
1967 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Moody, Chuck |
Forward Osmosis Water Purification |
8944 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Piper, Steven |
Effectiveness of Conservation Pricing in Reducing Water Demand, Evidence from Increasing Block Rate Structures |
414 |
2011 |
2011 |
| Porras Mendoza, Yuliana E |
Cost of desalinated water - Current Costs, Trends, and Methodologies |
4674 |
2013 |
2013 |
| Porras Mendoza, Yuliana E |
Developing the Next Generation Chlorine-resistant, High Flux, and High-salt Rejection Polyamide Desalting Membrane to Increase Water Supply |
8380 |
2011 |
2013 |
| Robertson, Steve |
Reinforced Concrete Pressure Pipe Stress Distribution |
4292 |
2011 |
2013 |
This information was last updated on May 25, 2013
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