USGS has studied the hydrology of Cape Cod and the Islands and demonstrated our science to the public for more than four decades. Many visitor groups from government agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, and local communities have learned about our groundwater and surface water research in southeastern Massachusetts.
Katrina M. Rossos
Katrina Rossos is an Information Specialist in the New England Water Science Center.
Katrina oversees the center’s external communications and outreach. Prior to joining USGS, her writing and editing experience spanned journalism, marketing, public relations, video production, and social media. Katrina’s work has been published by national, regional, and local print and online publications. Her science writing has been featured by agencies, non-government organizations, and news outlets.
Education and Certifications
M.S. Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida
B.A. English and Film Studies with a Biology concentration, Tulane University
Affiliations and Memberships*
National Association of Science Writers
Science and Products
USGS Assessment of Water Resources near Hanscom Air Force Base
USGS has studied the hydrology of Cape Cod and the Islands and demonstrated our science to the public for more than four decades. Many visitor groups from government agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, and local communities have learned about our groundwater and surface water research in southeastern Massachusetts.
This video is an overview of the USGS New England Water Science Center's research and monitoring efforts to support the water issue needs of New England and the Nation.
This video is an overview of the USGS New England Water Science Center's research and monitoring efforts to support the water issue needs of New England and the Nation.
Hydrologist Janet Barclay held a poster presentation at the 2024 Northeast Section of the Geological Society of America in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Hydrologist Janet Barclay held a poster presentation at the 2024 Northeast Section of the Geological Society of America in Manchester, New Hampshire.
B-roll video of flooding in Augusta, Maine from monitoring location camera on the Kennebec River.
B-roll video of flooding in Augusta, Maine from monitoring location camera on the Kennebec River.
A hydrologic technician checks data at the Otter Creek streamgage near Bar Harbor, Maine, in Acadia National Park.
A hydrologic technician checks data at the Otter Creek streamgage near Bar Harbor, Maine, in Acadia National Park.
A USGS hydrologic technician takes a streamflow measurement at Otter Creek in Acadia National Park.
A USGS hydrologic technician takes a streamflow measurement at Otter Creek in Acadia National Park.
U.S. Geological Survey Segreganset River streamgage (01109070) near North Dighton, MA shows zero streamflow on August 21, 2022. This image is looking downstream from the streamgage. The drainage area is 10.6 square miles.
U.S. Geological Survey Segreganset River streamgage (01109070) near North Dighton, MA shows zero streamflow on August 21, 2022. This image is looking downstream from the streamgage. The drainage area is 10.6 square miles.
Overview of the Long Island Sound
The U.S. Geological Survey collects long-term hydrologic data and conducts scientific research within Long Island Sound and its watershed. This geonarrative summarizes the history, features and the ecological and societal importance of the Long Island Sound and its watershed. It also discusses the ongoing challenges that threaten the Sound’s environmental health.
Science and Products
USGS Assessment of Water Resources near Hanscom Air Force Base
USGS has studied the hydrology of Cape Cod and the Islands and demonstrated our science to the public for more than four decades. Many visitor groups from government agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, and local communities have learned about our groundwater and surface water research in southeastern Massachusetts.
USGS has studied the hydrology of Cape Cod and the Islands and demonstrated our science to the public for more than four decades. Many visitor groups from government agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, and local communities have learned about our groundwater and surface water research in southeastern Massachusetts.
This video is an overview of the USGS New England Water Science Center's research and monitoring efforts to support the water issue needs of New England and the Nation.
This video is an overview of the USGS New England Water Science Center's research and monitoring efforts to support the water issue needs of New England and the Nation.
Hydrologist Janet Barclay held a poster presentation at the 2024 Northeast Section of the Geological Society of America in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Hydrologist Janet Barclay held a poster presentation at the 2024 Northeast Section of the Geological Society of America in Manchester, New Hampshire.
B-roll video of flooding in Augusta, Maine from monitoring location camera on the Kennebec River.
B-roll video of flooding in Augusta, Maine from monitoring location camera on the Kennebec River.
A hydrologic technician checks data at the Otter Creek streamgage near Bar Harbor, Maine, in Acadia National Park.
A hydrologic technician checks data at the Otter Creek streamgage near Bar Harbor, Maine, in Acadia National Park.
A USGS hydrologic technician takes a streamflow measurement at Otter Creek in Acadia National Park.
A USGS hydrologic technician takes a streamflow measurement at Otter Creek in Acadia National Park.
U.S. Geological Survey Segreganset River streamgage (01109070) near North Dighton, MA shows zero streamflow on August 21, 2022. This image is looking downstream from the streamgage. The drainage area is 10.6 square miles.
U.S. Geological Survey Segreganset River streamgage (01109070) near North Dighton, MA shows zero streamflow on August 21, 2022. This image is looking downstream from the streamgage. The drainage area is 10.6 square miles.
Overview of the Long Island Sound
The U.S. Geological Survey collects long-term hydrologic data and conducts scientific research within Long Island Sound and its watershed. This geonarrative summarizes the history, features and the ecological and societal importance of the Long Island Sound and its watershed. It also discusses the ongoing challenges that threaten the Sound’s environmental health.
*Disclaimer: Listing outside positions with professional scientific organizations on this Staff Profile are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of those professional scientific organizations or their activities by the USGS, Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government