USGS scientist Chris Laveau measures streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.
Jennifer LaVista
Communicating USGS science throughout the Southwest and Midwest regions
Over the last decade, Jennifer has worked on a number of USGS large-scale communication efforts including the Glen Canyon High Flow Experiment, the Coast Salish Tribal Journey, the 2011 Japan earthquake and has been on-site at numerous historic floods. Her favorite topics to cover include natural hazards and water-quality issues.
Jennifer has a Masters in Health Science Communications from the University of Florida (2006), as well as a Masters Certificate in Legislative Studies from Georgetown University. She is a former ABC affiliate news producer.
When she's not working, you can find Jennifer hiking, skiing, climbing or camping. She is an avid traveler and also enjoys practicing aerial arts.
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USGS scientist Chris Laveau measures streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.
USGS public affairs specialist, Jennifer LaVista prepares to shoot video of USGS efforts during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The videos can be viewed at http://www.usgs.gov/homepage/science_features/flooding_march09.asp
USGS public affairs specialist, Jennifer LaVista prepares to shoot video of USGS efforts during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The videos can be viewed at http://www.usgs.gov/homepage/science_features/flooding_march09.asp
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
Volunteer sandbagging efforts, used to build levees in Fargo, ND during historic flooding. The height of these levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.
Volunteer sandbagging efforts, used to build levees in Fargo, ND during historic flooding. The height of these levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.
Water levels rise in Fargo, ND during historic flooding.
Water levels rise in Fargo, ND during historic flooding.
The city of Fargo, ND builds levees in preparation for rising flood waters. The height of the levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.
The city of Fargo, ND builds levees in preparation for rising flood waters. The height of the levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.
Water levels rise in Fargo, ND during historic flooding.
Water levels rise in Fargo, ND during historic flooding.
The city of Fargo, ND builds levees and prepares sandbags in preparation for rising flood waters. The height of the levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.
The city of Fargo, ND builds levees and prepares sandbags in preparation for rising flood waters. The height of the levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.
The city of Fargo, ND builds levees in preparation for rising flood waters. The height of the levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.
The city of Fargo, ND builds levees in preparation for rising flood waters. The height of the levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.
USGS scientists monitor streamflow during the historic flooding, critical information used to estimate flood dangers and helps protect lives and property.
USGS scientists monitor streamflow during the historic flooding, critical information used to estimate flood dangers and helps protect lives and property.
USGS public affairs specialist, Jennifer LaVista prepares to shoot video of USGS efforts during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The videos can be viewed at http://www.usgs.gov/homepage/science_features/flooding_march09.asp
USGS public affairs specialist, Jennifer LaVista prepares to shoot video of USGS efforts during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The videos can be viewed at http://www.usgs.gov/homepage/science_features/flooding_march09.asp
USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway are interviewed about historic flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway are interviewed about historic flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau prepares to measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for deveoping flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau prepares to measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for deveoping flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.
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USGS scientist Chris Laveau measures streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau measures streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.
USGS public affairs specialist, Jennifer LaVista prepares to shoot video of USGS efforts during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The videos can be viewed at http://www.usgs.gov/homepage/science_features/flooding_march09.asp
USGS public affairs specialist, Jennifer LaVista prepares to shoot video of USGS efforts during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The videos can be viewed at http://www.usgs.gov/homepage/science_features/flooding_march09.asp
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.
Volunteer sandbagging efforts, used to build levees in Fargo, ND during historic flooding. The height of these levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.
Volunteer sandbagging efforts, used to build levees in Fargo, ND during historic flooding. The height of these levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.
Water levels rise in Fargo, ND during historic flooding.
Water levels rise in Fargo, ND during historic flooding.
The city of Fargo, ND builds levees in preparation for rising flood waters. The height of the levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.
The city of Fargo, ND builds levees in preparation for rising flood waters. The height of the levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.
Water levels rise in Fargo, ND during historic flooding.
Water levels rise in Fargo, ND during historic flooding.
The city of Fargo, ND builds levees and prepares sandbags in preparation for rising flood waters. The height of the levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.
The city of Fargo, ND builds levees and prepares sandbags in preparation for rising flood waters. The height of the levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.
The city of Fargo, ND builds levees in preparation for rising flood waters. The height of the levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.
The city of Fargo, ND builds levees in preparation for rising flood waters. The height of the levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.
USGS scientists monitor streamflow during the historic flooding, critical information used to estimate flood dangers and helps protect lives and property.
USGS scientists monitor streamflow during the historic flooding, critical information used to estimate flood dangers and helps protect lives and property.
USGS public affairs specialist, Jennifer LaVista prepares to shoot video of USGS efforts during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The videos can be viewed at http://www.usgs.gov/homepage/science_features/flooding_march09.asp
USGS public affairs specialist, Jennifer LaVista prepares to shoot video of USGS efforts during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The videos can be viewed at http://www.usgs.gov/homepage/science_features/flooding_march09.asp
USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway are interviewed about historic flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway are interviewed about historic flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau prepares to measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for deveoping flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau prepares to measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for deveoping flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.