Johnathan R Bumgarner
John Bumgarner is the Director of the USGS New England Water Science Center.
As a Hydrologist and Supervisory Hydrologist with the USGS, John conducted and coordinated a variety of hydrologic studies in the USGS Texas and Minnesota Water Science Centers (WSC) and served as the Director of the USGS New Mexico WSC from 2016 to 2020. John joined the New England WSC in February 2020 and is privileged to work with the Center’s 190 talented staff completing a diverse scientific program of hydrologic monitoring, water-quality assessments, hydrology and hydraulics, environmental hydrology, watershed and urban hydrology, integrated hydrologic modeling, and statistical and geospatial studies in the Northeast Region, specifically Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, as well as Nationally. Prior to joining the USGS, John earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in Geological Sciences from the University of Texas and worked as a private environmental consultant.
Professional Experience
Director, USGS New England Water Science Center: 2020 to Present
Director, USGS New Mexico Water Science Center: 2016 to 2020
Acting Deputy Associate Director, USGS Water Mission Area: 2018 to 2018
Investigations Chief, USGS Minnesota Water Science Center: 2014 to 2016
Studies Chief, USGS South Texas Program Office: 2012 to 2014
Hydrologist, Central Texas Program Office: 2010 to 2012
Scientist I to Geoscientist III, Anchor QEA: 2004 to 2010
Graduate Fellow, Research Assistant, and Teaching Assistant, Environmental Science Institute and Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin: 2002 to 2004
Hydrologic Technician, USGS Central Texas Program Office: 2001 to 2002
Education and Certifications
The University of Texas, M.S., Geological Sciences, 2005 • Thesis: Numerical modeling of septic-tank effluent transport in the vadose zone and biozone permeability in wastewater soil absorption system
The University of Texas, B.S. with Honors, Geological Sciences: Environmental Geology/Hydrogeology Option, 2002
Science and Products
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Science and Products
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.