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Cameron Marshall

Cameron Marshall is a project manager and subject matter expert for the USGS Water Mission Area Hydrologic Networks Branch.

Cameron is a hydrologist and project manager in the Water Mission Area (WMA) Hydrologic Networks Branch (HNB) Software Team, specifically for the Unified Field Applications and Automated Records Processing efforts.  

Cameron began his career in 2007 as a student intern through the Pathways program operating streamgages throughout western Washington. Using UAS (drones), non-contact methods for measuring discharge, and USGS standard methods, he quantified river behavior, stream response, and changes to systems over time. He also applied his expertise to investigative studies like groundwater-surface water interactions, glacier monitoring, and the geomorphology of river systems. Combining a USGS background of field operations, safety program coordination, UAS program co-management, local database administration, investigative studies, and guidance and policy writing, he is excited to further the application of his knowledge to enhance the application development that supports Water Science Centers in all the valuable work they all do. 

Professional Experience

  • 2023 – Present: Hydrologist, Project Manager and Product Owner, WMA Hydrologic Networks Branch, Software Team

  • 2022 – 2023: Hydrologist, Data Management Team, Washington Water Science Center, Tacoma, WA 

  • 2020 – 2022: Hydrologic Technician, Local Database Manager, Washington Water Science Center, Tacoma, WA

  • 2007– 2020: Hydrologic Technician (including WA Collateral Duty Safety Program Coordinator from 2013–2017), Washington Water Science Center, Tacoma, WA

Education and Certifications

  • 2007–2009 University of Washington - Tacoma— Environmental Science Major (BS) with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certificate

  • 2005–2007 Tacoma Community College —Associate of Science (Environmental Science)

  • 2000–2003 Gateway Technical College — Associate of Science (Computer Information Systems-Programmer/Analyst)

Honors and Awards

  • 2019 - Departmental Award for Outstanding Contribution to Aviation Safety for participation on Multi-Bureau Unmanned Aircraft Systems Response Team

  • 2017 - DOI Award for Significant Contribution to Aviation Safety, earned for WAWSC

  • 2017 - Nominated for Data Person of the Year

Science and Products

Hydrogeologic framework, groundwater movement, and water budget in the Puyallup River Watershed and vicinity, Pierce and King Counties, Washington

This report presents information used to characterize the groundwater-flow system in the Puyallup River Watershed and vicinity, and includes descriptions of the geology and hydrogeologic framework; groundwater recharge and discharge; groundwater levels and flow directions; seasonal groundwater level fluctuations; interactions between aquifers and the surface-water system; and a water budget. The s
Authors
Wendy B. Welch, Kenneth H. Johnson, Mark E. Savoca, Ron C. Lane, Elisabeth T. Fasser, Andrew S. Gendaszek, Cameron Marshall, Burt G. Clothier, Eric N. Knoedler
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Washington Water Science Center

Water and nutrient budgets for Vancouver Lake, Vancouver, Washington, October 2010-October 2012

Vancouver Lake, a large shallow lake in Clark County, near Vancouver, Washington, has been undergoing water-quality problems for decades. Recently, the biggest concern for the lake are the almost annual harmful cyanobacteria blooms that cause the lake to close for recreation for several weeks each summer. Despite decades of interest in improving the water quality of the lake, fundamental informati
Authors
Rich W. Sheibley, James R. Foreman, Cameron A. Marshall, Wendy B. Welch
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Washington Water Science Center

Discharge, water temperature, and selected meteorological data for Vancouver Lake, Vancouver, Washington, water years 2011-13

The U.S. Geological Survey partnered with the Vancouver Lake Watershed Partnership in a 2-year intensive study to quantify the movement of water and nutrients through Vancouver Lake in Vancouver, Washington. This report is intended to assist the Vancouver Lake Watershed Partnership in evaluating potential courses of action to mitigate seasonally driven blooms of harmful cyanobacteria and to improv
Authors
James R. Foreman, Cameron A. Marshall, Rich W. Sheibley
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Washington Water Science Center

Seepage Investigation for Selected River Reaches in the Chehalis River Basin, Washington

A study was completed in September 2007 in the Chehalis River basin to determine gain or loss of streamflow by measuring discharge at selected intervals within various reaches along the Chehalis River and its tributaries. Discharge was measured at 68 new and existing streamflow sites, where gains and losses were determined for 36 stream reaches. Streamflow gains were measured for 22 reaches and lo
Authors
D. Matthew Ely, Kenneth E. Frasl, Cameron A. Marshall, Fred Reed
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Washington Water Science Center

Science and Products

Hydrogeologic framework, groundwater movement, and water budget in the Puyallup River Watershed and vicinity, Pierce and King Counties, Washington

This report presents information used to characterize the groundwater-flow system in the Puyallup River Watershed and vicinity, and includes descriptions of the geology and hydrogeologic framework; groundwater recharge and discharge; groundwater levels and flow directions; seasonal groundwater level fluctuations; interactions between aquifers and the surface-water system; and a water budget. The s
Authors
Wendy B. Welch, Kenneth H. Johnson, Mark E. Savoca, Ron C. Lane, Elisabeth T. Fasser, Andrew S. Gendaszek, Cameron Marshall, Burt G. Clothier, Eric N. Knoedler
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Washington Water Science Center

Water and nutrient budgets for Vancouver Lake, Vancouver, Washington, October 2010-October 2012

Vancouver Lake, a large shallow lake in Clark County, near Vancouver, Washington, has been undergoing water-quality problems for decades. Recently, the biggest concern for the lake are the almost annual harmful cyanobacteria blooms that cause the lake to close for recreation for several weeks each summer. Despite decades of interest in improving the water quality of the lake, fundamental informati
Authors
Rich W. Sheibley, James R. Foreman, Cameron A. Marshall, Wendy B. Welch
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Washington Water Science Center

Discharge, water temperature, and selected meteorological data for Vancouver Lake, Vancouver, Washington, water years 2011-13

The U.S. Geological Survey partnered with the Vancouver Lake Watershed Partnership in a 2-year intensive study to quantify the movement of water and nutrients through Vancouver Lake in Vancouver, Washington. This report is intended to assist the Vancouver Lake Watershed Partnership in evaluating potential courses of action to mitigate seasonally driven blooms of harmful cyanobacteria and to improv
Authors
James R. Foreman, Cameron A. Marshall, Rich W. Sheibley
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Washington Water Science Center

Seepage Investigation for Selected River Reaches in the Chehalis River Basin, Washington

A study was completed in September 2007 in the Chehalis River basin to determine gain or loss of streamflow by measuring discharge at selected intervals within various reaches along the Chehalis River and its tributaries. Discharge was measured at 68 new and existing streamflow sites, where gains and losses were determined for 36 stream reaches. Streamflow gains were measured for 22 reaches and lo
Authors
D. Matthew Ely, Kenneth E. Frasl, Cameron A. Marshall, Fred Reed
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Washington Water Science Center