Sampling the Green River below Fontenelle Reservoir
Cheryl Eddy Miller
Cheryl has been with the USGS since 1989. She is a Supervisory Hydrologist and Water Quality Section Chief.
Cheryl started her career studying pesticides and other water-quality issues in Wyoming's groundwater and surface water. Other work has involved evaluating groundwater/surface-water interaction, and how that interaction influences water quality and biological processes.
Recently, Cheryl has been able to combine her understanding of many facets of hydrology and has had increased focus on using multi-disciplinary approaches to answer hydrologic questions. In particular, she enjoys using analytical techniques or available data in non-traditional ways to collaborate with other scientists.
Cheryl is also the WY-MT Water Science Center Communications Specialist.
Professional Experience
2024-present: Water Quality Section Chief, USGS Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center
2015-2024: Hydrologist and Cheyenne Support Unit Chief, USGS Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center
2013-2015: Hydrologist, USGS Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center
1991-2013: Hydrologist, USGS Wyoming District
1989-1991: Student Hydrologist, USGS Wyoming District
Education and Certifications
M.S. in Agricultural and Chemical Engineering, Colorado State University
B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Colorado State University
Science and Products
Hydrogeology, groundwater levels, and generalized potentiometric-surface map of the Green River Basin lower Tertiary aquifer system, 2010–14, in the northern Green River structural basin
Effects of water-resource development on Yellowstone River streamflow, 1928-2002
Groundwater and surface-water interaction within the upper Smith River Watershed, Montana 2006-2010
Water-quality and related aquatic biological characterization of Fish Creek, Teton County, Wyoming, 2007-2011
Characterization of water quality and biological communities, Fish Creek, Teton County, Wyoming, 2007-2011
Pesticides in Wyoming Groundwater, 2008-10
Expanded stream gauging includes groundwater data and trends
Demonstrating usefulness of real-time monitoring at streambank wells coupled with active streamgages - Pilot studies in Wyoming, Montana, and Mississippi
Groundwater quality of southeastern Wyoming
Pesticides in Wyoming's rivers, 2006-10
Characterization of water quality and biological communities, Fish Creek, Teton County, Wyoming, 2007-08
Characterization of Fish Creek, Teton County, Wyoming, 2004-08
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.
Characterization of Fish Creek and Evaluation of Nutrient Inputs to Watershed
Sampling the Green River below Fontenelle Reservoir
Filling the teflon churn with water sampled from Laramie River near Laramie
Filling the teflon churn with water sampled from Laramie River near Laramie
Measuring streamflow on Dry Piney Creek
Measuring streamflow on Dry Piney Creek
Preparing to measure water level in streambank piezometer, New Fork R
Preparing to measure water level in streambank piezometer, New Fork R
Using a portable flume to measure streamflow on a small stream
Using a portable flume to measure streamflow on a small stream
Preparing to measure water level at Groundwater Streamgage
Preparing to measure water level at Groundwater Streamgage
New Fork River near Big Piney streamgage
New Fork River near Big Piney streamgage
Core from 2" well drilled into Wasatch Formation, Big Piney, WY
Core from 2" well drilled into Wasatch Formation, Big Piney, WY
Water-quality sampling for pesticides, Shoshone River near Lovell
Water-quality sampling for pesticides, Shoshone River near Lovell
Water-quality sampling from Salt River cableway
Water-quality sampling from Salt River cableway
View into Green River Basin from Wyoming Range, Dry Piney Basin
View into Green River Basin from Wyoming Range, Dry Piney Basin
Installing piezometer on the bank of the New Fork River
Installing piezometer on the bank of the New Fork River
Installing stream thermistor at New Fork Groundwater Streamgage
Installing stream thermistor at New Fork Groundwater Streamgage
Confluence of New Fork (foreground) and Green Rivers
Confluence of New Fork (foreground) and Green Rivers
Flowing well used for stock water, Green River Basin
Flowing well used for stock water, Green River Basin
Windmill and cattle near Big Piney
Windmill and cattle near Big Piney
Preparing sample for macroinvertebrate analysis
Preparing sample for macroinvertebrate analysis
Well sampled to determine baseline pesticide concentrations in groundwater.
Well sampled to determine baseline pesticide concentrations in groundwater.
Describing work that USGS does to students at the Women In Science Conference
Describing work that USGS does to students at the Women In Science Conference
Science and Products
Hydrogeology, groundwater levels, and generalized potentiometric-surface map of the Green River Basin lower Tertiary aquifer system, 2010–14, in the northern Green River structural basin
Effects of water-resource development on Yellowstone River streamflow, 1928-2002
Groundwater and surface-water interaction within the upper Smith River Watershed, Montana 2006-2010
Water-quality and related aquatic biological characterization of Fish Creek, Teton County, Wyoming, 2007-2011
Characterization of water quality and biological communities, Fish Creek, Teton County, Wyoming, 2007-2011
Pesticides in Wyoming Groundwater, 2008-10
Expanded stream gauging includes groundwater data and trends
Demonstrating usefulness of real-time monitoring at streambank wells coupled with active streamgages - Pilot studies in Wyoming, Montana, and Mississippi
Groundwater quality of southeastern Wyoming
Pesticides in Wyoming's rivers, 2006-10
Characterization of water quality and biological communities, Fish Creek, Teton County, Wyoming, 2007-08
Characterization of Fish Creek, Teton County, Wyoming, 2004-08
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.
Characterization of Fish Creek and Evaluation of Nutrient Inputs to Watershed
Sampling the Green River below Fontenelle Reservoir
Sampling the Green River below Fontenelle Reservoir
Filling the teflon churn with water sampled from Laramie River near Laramie
Filling the teflon churn with water sampled from Laramie River near Laramie
Measuring streamflow on Dry Piney Creek
Measuring streamflow on Dry Piney Creek
Preparing to measure water level in streambank piezometer, New Fork R
Preparing to measure water level in streambank piezometer, New Fork R
Using a portable flume to measure streamflow on a small stream
Using a portable flume to measure streamflow on a small stream
Preparing to measure water level at Groundwater Streamgage
Preparing to measure water level at Groundwater Streamgage
New Fork River near Big Piney streamgage
New Fork River near Big Piney streamgage
Core from 2" well drilled into Wasatch Formation, Big Piney, WY
Core from 2" well drilled into Wasatch Formation, Big Piney, WY
Water-quality sampling for pesticides, Shoshone River near Lovell
Water-quality sampling for pesticides, Shoshone River near Lovell
Water-quality sampling from Salt River cableway
Water-quality sampling from Salt River cableway
View into Green River Basin from Wyoming Range, Dry Piney Basin
View into Green River Basin from Wyoming Range, Dry Piney Basin
Installing piezometer on the bank of the New Fork River
Installing piezometer on the bank of the New Fork River
Installing stream thermistor at New Fork Groundwater Streamgage
Installing stream thermistor at New Fork Groundwater Streamgage
Confluence of New Fork (foreground) and Green Rivers
Confluence of New Fork (foreground) and Green Rivers
Flowing well used for stock water, Green River Basin
Flowing well used for stock water, Green River Basin
Windmill and cattle near Big Piney
Windmill and cattle near Big Piney
Preparing sample for macroinvertebrate analysis
Preparing sample for macroinvertebrate analysis
Well sampled to determine baseline pesticide concentrations in groundwater.
Well sampled to determine baseline pesticide concentrations in groundwater.
Describing work that USGS does to students at the Women In Science Conference
Describing work that USGS does to students at the Women In Science Conference