Michael R. McHale
Michael is a Supervisory Research Hydrologist in New York Water Science Center.
I began working for the U.S. Geological Survey in 1997. One of my primary research interests is long-term monitoring and trend analyses. This research involves collecting and analyzing long-term monitoring data to determine the effects of climate and land use change on water quality, water quantity and soil chemistry in minimally disturbed watersheds across the United States. I also conduct watershed research in the Catskill Mountains of New York which is the primary source of drinking water for New York City. My work in the Catskills during the last 2 decades has included the effects of agricultural best management practices on stream water quality, nutrient cycling, and sediment transport. Recently I have become involved in evaluating the effectiveness of green infrastructure in Buffalo, NY as part of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Professional Experience
U.S. Geological Survey in 1997
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., 1999, State University of New York, College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry, Syracuse, New York, Major: Forest Hydrology, Areas of Study: Biogeochemistry, Hydrology
B.S., 1992, State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, NY Major: Geology
Science and Products
Recent climate trends and implications for water resources in the Catskill Mountain region, New York, USA
Factors controlling soil water and stream water aluminum concentrations after a clearcut in a forested watershed with calcium-poor soils
The impact of runoff generation mechanisms on the location of critical source areas
Quality-Assurance Data for Routine Water Analyses by the U.S. Geological Survey Laboratory in Troy, New York--July 1999 through June 2001
Quality-Assurance Data for Routine Water Analyses by the U.S. Geological Survey Laboratory in Troy, New York-July 1997 through June 1999
Quality-assurance data for routine water analyses by the U.S. Geological Survey Laboratory in Troy, New York—July 1995 through June 1997
The U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Benchmark Network
Quality-assurance data for routine water quality analyses by the U. S. Geological Survey laboratory in Troy, New York; July 1993 through June 1995
Stream-water chemistry, nutrients, and pesticides in Town Brook, a headwater stream of the Cannonsville Reservoir Watershed, Delaware County, New York, 1999
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
Recent climate trends and implications for water resources in the Catskill Mountain region, New York, USA
Factors controlling soil water and stream water aluminum concentrations after a clearcut in a forested watershed with calcium-poor soils
The impact of runoff generation mechanisms on the location of critical source areas
Quality-Assurance Data for Routine Water Analyses by the U.S. Geological Survey Laboratory in Troy, New York--July 1999 through June 2001
Quality-Assurance Data for Routine Water Analyses by the U.S. Geological Survey Laboratory in Troy, New York-July 1997 through June 1999
Quality-assurance data for routine water analyses by the U.S. Geological Survey Laboratory in Troy, New York—July 1995 through June 1997
The U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Benchmark Network
Quality-assurance data for routine water quality analyses by the U. S. Geological Survey laboratory in Troy, New York; July 1993 through June 1995
Stream-water chemistry, nutrients, and pesticides in Town Brook, a headwater stream of the Cannonsville Reservoir Watershed, Delaware County, New York, 1999
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.