Gardner Bent
Gardner Bent is a Hydrologist in the new England Water Science Center.
Gardner is currently the Surface-Water Specialist for the New England Water Science Center and has been in this position since 2015. Prior to this he served as the Massachusetts-Rhode Island Data Chief, overseeing surface-water, groundwater, and water-quality data collection, from 2006-2011. During 2012-14 and prior to 2006 he served as a project hydrologist on a number of mainly surface-water related studies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The studies have involved state-wide equations for estimating streamflow statistics and bankfull channel geometry, sediment transport assessments, flood-related studies, and watershed assessments. He has been at the USGS since 1989.
Professional Experience
Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Survey, New England Water Science Center, 1989 to Present
Education and Certifications
M.S. Watershed Science, Utah State University, 1988
M.F. Forest Management, Utah State University, 1988
B.S. Geology and Geophysics, Boston College, 1984