Maitreyee Bera
Maitreyee Bera is a Hydrologist with the USGS, Central Midwest Water Science Center, located in Urbana, Illinois. She began her career with the USGS in 2008 as a contractor. She then was hired as a Hydrologic Technician in 2009 and as a hydrologist in 2021.
Currently Maitreyee is the point of contact for CMWSC WU program.
Professional Experience
2008-Present USGS, Central Midwest Water Science Center
2007-2006 Self-employed Hydrologist
2005-1993 Illinois State Water Survey
Education and Certifications
M.S., Applied Mathematics, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, 1990
M.S., Physics, University of Calcutta, Calcutta, India
B.S., Physics (Honors), University of Calcutta, Calcutta, India
Affiliations and Memberships*
Past Member of Illinois Association for Flood Plain and Stormwater Mangement (IAFSM)
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 23
Watershed Data Management (WDM) Database (WBDR22.WDM) for West Branch DuPage River Streamflow Simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 2007, through September 30, 2022
This data release is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - ScienceBase data release Bera (2023), with the processed data for the period October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022. This data release (DR) describes the watershed data management (WDM) database WBDR22.WDM.
The precipitation data are collected from a tipping-bucket rain-gage network and the hydrologic data (stage and disc
Watershed Data Management (WDM) Database (SC22.WDM) for Salt Creek Streamflow Simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 1997, through September 30, 2022
This data release (DR) is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase data release Bera (2023), with the processed data for the period October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022. This data release describes the watershed data management (WDM) database SC22.WDM. The precipitation data are collected from a tipping-bucket rain-gage network and the hydrologic data (stage and discharge) are
Meteorological Database, Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois
This data release (DR) is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase data release by Bera (2023), with the processed data through September 30, 2023. Values for the variables and flags in the text files do not exactly match with the values in the ARGN22.wdm file during the period 01/01/1948 – 09/30/2022. ARGN22.wdm (Bera, 2023) is updated with the correct meteorological data and flag f
Meteorological Database, Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois, January 1, 1948 - September 30, 2022
This data release (DR) is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase data release by Bera (2022), with the processed data through September 30, 2022. The primary data for water year 2022 (a water year is the 12-month period, October 1 through September 30, in which it ends) is downloaded from the Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) (Argonne National Laboratory, 2022) and is processed fol
Watershed Data Management (WDM) Database (WBDR21.WDM) for West Branch DuPage River Streamflow Simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 2007, through September 30, 2021 (ver. 1.1, November 2024)
This data release is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - ScienceBase data release Bera (2022b), with the processed data for the period October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021. This data release describes the watershed data management (WDM) database file WBDR21.WDM. The WDM database file WBDR20.WDM (Bera, 2022b) is updated with the quality-assured and quality-controlled meteorolog
Watershed Data Management (WDM) Database (SC21.WDM) for Salt Creek Streamflow Simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 1997, through September 30, 2021 (ver. 1.1, September 2024)
The watershed data management (WDM) database SC21.WDM is updated with the processed data for the period October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021. The precipitation data are collected from a tipping-bucket rain-gage network and the hydrologic data (stage and discharge) are collected at USGS streamflow-gaging stations in and around DuPage County, Illinois. Hourly precipitation and hydrologic data
Meteorological Database, Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois, January 1, 1948 - September 30, 2021
This data release is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase data release by Bera (2021), with the processed data through September 30, 2021. The primary data for water year 2021 (a water year is the 12-month period, October 1 through September 30, in which it ends) is downloaded from the Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) (Argonne National Laboratory, 2022) and is processed followin
Watershed Data Management (WDM) Database (SC20.WDM) for Salt Creek Streamflow Simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 1997, through September 30, 2020 (ver. 1.1, September 2024)
The watershed data management (WDM) database SC20.WDM is updated with the processed data for the period October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. The precipitation data are collected from a tipping-bucket rain-gage network and the hydrologic data (stage and discharge) are collected at USGS streamflow-gaging stations in and around DuPage County, Illinois. Hourly precipitation and hydrologic data
Watershed Data Management (WDM) Database (WBDR20.WDM) for West Branch DuPage River Streamflow Simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 2007, through September 30, 2020 (ver. 1.1, November 2024)
This data release is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - ScienceBase data release Bera (2021b), with the processed data for the period October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. This data release describes the watershed data management (WDM) database file WBDR20.WDM. The WDM database file WBDR19.WDM (Bera, 2020b) is updated with the quality-assured and quality-controlled meteorolog
Meteorological Database, Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois, January 1, 1948 - September 30, 2020
This data release is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase data release by Bera (2020), with the processed data through September 30, 2020. The primary data for water year 2020 (a water year is the 12-month period, October 1 through September 30, in which it ends) is downloaded from the Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) (Argonne National Laboratory, 2020) and is processed followin
Watershed Data Management (WDM) Database (SC19.WDM) for Salt Creek Streamflow Simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 1997, through September 30, 2019 (ver. 1.1, September 2024)
The watershed data management (WDM) database SC18.WDM is updated with the processed data for the period October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019. The precipitation data are collected from a tipping-bucket rain-gage network and the hydrologic data (stage and discharge) are collected at USGS streamflow-gaging stations in and around DuPage County, Illinois. Hourly precipitation and hydrologic data
Watershed Data Management (WDM) Database (WBDR19.WDM) for West Branch DuPage River Streamflow Simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 2007, through September 30, 2019 (ver. 1.1, November 2024)
This data release is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - ScienceBase data release Bera (2020b), with the processed data for the period October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019. This data release describes the watershed data management (WDM) database file WBDR19.WDM. The WDM database file WBDR18.WDM (Bera, 2020b) is updated with the quality-assured and quality-controlled meteorolog
Full Equations Model Graphical Data Inspector (FEQ–GDI) user guide
The Full Equations Model Graphical Data Inspector (FEQ–GDI) is a menu-driven utility program that enables users to visualize and check the geometric and hydraulic properties of channel cross sections, selected control structures, and stream profiles in the input files for the Full Equations (FEQ) Model and the Full Equations Utilities (FEQUTL) Model. The FEQ Model is a computer program for the sim
Authors
Jessica L. Ern, Terry Ortel, Audrey L. Ishii, Maitreyee Bera
Processing of next generation weather radar-multisensor precipitation estimates and quantitative precipitation forecast data for the DuPage County streamflow simulation system
The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with DuPage County Stormwater Management Department, is testing a near real-time streamflow simulation system that assists in the management and operation of reservoirs and other flood-control structures in the Salt Creek and West Branch DuPage River drainage basins in DuPage County, Illinois. As part of this effort, the U.S. Geological Survey maintains a
Authors
Maitreyee Bera, Terry W. Ortel
Watershed Data Management (WDM) database for West Branch DuPage River streamflow simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 2007, through September 30, 2013
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the DuPage County Stormwater Management Department, maintains a database of hourly meteorological and hydrologic data for use in a near real-time streamflow simulation system. This system is used in the management and operation of reservoirs and other flood-control structures in the West Branch DuPage River watershed in DuPage County, Illinois
Authors
Maitreyee Bera
Watershed Data Management (WDM) database for Salt Creek streamflow simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, water years 2005-11
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with DuPage County Stormwater Management Division, maintains a USGS database of hourly meteorologic and hydrologic data for use in a near real-time streamflow simulation system, which assists in the management and operation of reservoirs and other flood-control structures in the Salt Creek watershed in DuPage County, Illinois. Most of the precipita
Authors
Maitreyee Bera
Non-USGS Publications**
Borah, D.K., E.C. Krug, M. Bera, and X.-Z. Liang. 2006. Watershed Modeling to Evaluate Water Quality at Intakes of Small Drinking Water Systems. MTAC TR06-09 and ISWS CR2006-06, Midwest Technology Asistance Center and Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, IL.
Borah, D.K., M. Bera, and R. Xia. 2004, Storm Event Flow and Sediment Simulations in Agricultural Watersheds using DWSM, Transactions of the ASAE 47(5): 1539-1559.
Borah, D.K. and M. Bera. 2004. Watershed-scale hydrologic and nonpoint-source pollution models: Review of applications. Transactions of the ASAE 47(3): 789-803.
Borah, D.K. and M. Bera. 2003. Watershed-scale hydrologic and nonpoint-source pollution models: Review of mathematical Bases. Transactions of the ASAE 46(6): 1553-1566.
Borah, D.K., M. Bera, and S. Shaw. 2003. Water, sediment, nutrient and pesticide measurements in an agricultural watershed in Illinois during storm events. Transactions of the ASAE 46(3): 657-674.
Borah D.K., R. Xia, and M. Bera. 2002. DWSM – A Dynamic Watershed Simulation Model. Chapter 5 In: Mathematical Modeling of Small Watershed Hydrology and Applications Vol. 2. Ed. V.P. Singh and D.K. Frevert. Water Resources Publications, LLC, Englewood, CO: 113-166.
Borah, D.K., and M. Bera. 2000. Hydrologic Modeling of the Court Creek Watershed. Contract Report 2000-04. Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, IL.
Borah, D.K., M. Bera, S. Shaw, and L. Keefer. 1999. Dynamic Modeling and Monitoring of Water, Sediment, Nutrients, and Pesticides in Agricultural Watersheds during Storm Events. Contract Report 655. Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, IL.
Bhowmik, N.G., T.W. Soong, R.J. Xia, and M. Bera. 1994c. Physical Effects of Barge-Tows on the Upper Mississippi River System: Analyses of Existing Data Collected by The Illinois State Water Survey from the Goose Island Site on the Mississippi River. Progress Report 3C. Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, IL.
Bhowmik, N.G., T.W. Soong, R.J. Xia, and M. Bera. 1994b. Physical Effects of Barge-Tows on the Upper Mississippi River System: Analyses of Existing Data Collected by The Illinois State Water Survey from the Apple River Island Site on the Mississippi River. Progress Report 3B. Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, IL.
Bhowmik, N.G., T.W. Soong, R.J. Xia, and M. Bera. 1994a. Physical Effects of Barge-Tows on the Upper Mississippi River System: Analyses of Existing Data Collected by The Illinois State Water Survey from the McEver’s Island Site on the Illinois River. Progress Report 3A. Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, IL.
**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
Filter Total Items: 23
Watershed Data Management (WDM) Database (WBDR22.WDM) for West Branch DuPage River Streamflow Simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 2007, through September 30, 2022
This data release is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - ScienceBase data release Bera (2023), with the processed data for the period October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022. This data release (DR) describes the watershed data management (WDM) database WBDR22.WDM.
The precipitation data are collected from a tipping-bucket rain-gage network and the hydrologic data (stage and disc
Watershed Data Management (WDM) Database (SC22.WDM) for Salt Creek Streamflow Simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 1997, through September 30, 2022
This data release (DR) is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase data release Bera (2023), with the processed data for the period October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022. This data release describes the watershed data management (WDM) database SC22.WDM. The precipitation data are collected from a tipping-bucket rain-gage network and the hydrologic data (stage and discharge) are
Meteorological Database, Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois
This data release (DR) is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase data release by Bera (2023), with the processed data through September 30, 2023. Values for the variables and flags in the text files do not exactly match with the values in the ARGN22.wdm file during the period 01/01/1948 – 09/30/2022. ARGN22.wdm (Bera, 2023) is updated with the correct meteorological data and flag f
Meteorological Database, Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois, January 1, 1948 - September 30, 2022
This data release (DR) is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase data release by Bera (2022), with the processed data through September 30, 2022. The primary data for water year 2022 (a water year is the 12-month period, October 1 through September 30, in which it ends) is downloaded from the Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) (Argonne National Laboratory, 2022) and is processed fol
Watershed Data Management (WDM) Database (WBDR21.WDM) for West Branch DuPage River Streamflow Simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 2007, through September 30, 2021 (ver. 1.1, November 2024)
This data release is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - ScienceBase data release Bera (2022b), with the processed data for the period October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021. This data release describes the watershed data management (WDM) database file WBDR21.WDM. The WDM database file WBDR20.WDM (Bera, 2022b) is updated with the quality-assured and quality-controlled meteorolog
Watershed Data Management (WDM) Database (SC21.WDM) for Salt Creek Streamflow Simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 1997, through September 30, 2021 (ver. 1.1, September 2024)
The watershed data management (WDM) database SC21.WDM is updated with the processed data for the period October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021. The precipitation data are collected from a tipping-bucket rain-gage network and the hydrologic data (stage and discharge) are collected at USGS streamflow-gaging stations in and around DuPage County, Illinois. Hourly precipitation and hydrologic data
Meteorological Database, Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois, January 1, 1948 - September 30, 2021
This data release is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase data release by Bera (2021), with the processed data through September 30, 2021. The primary data for water year 2021 (a water year is the 12-month period, October 1 through September 30, in which it ends) is downloaded from the Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) (Argonne National Laboratory, 2022) and is processed followin
Watershed Data Management (WDM) Database (SC20.WDM) for Salt Creek Streamflow Simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 1997, through September 30, 2020 (ver. 1.1, September 2024)
The watershed data management (WDM) database SC20.WDM is updated with the processed data for the period October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. The precipitation data are collected from a tipping-bucket rain-gage network and the hydrologic data (stage and discharge) are collected at USGS streamflow-gaging stations in and around DuPage County, Illinois. Hourly precipitation and hydrologic data
Watershed Data Management (WDM) Database (WBDR20.WDM) for West Branch DuPage River Streamflow Simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 2007, through September 30, 2020 (ver. 1.1, November 2024)
This data release is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - ScienceBase data release Bera (2021b), with the processed data for the period October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. This data release describes the watershed data management (WDM) database file WBDR20.WDM. The WDM database file WBDR19.WDM (Bera, 2020b) is updated with the quality-assured and quality-controlled meteorolog
Meteorological Database, Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois, January 1, 1948 - September 30, 2020
This data release is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase data release by Bera (2020), with the processed data through September 30, 2020. The primary data for water year 2020 (a water year is the 12-month period, October 1 through September 30, in which it ends) is downloaded from the Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) (Argonne National Laboratory, 2020) and is processed followin
Watershed Data Management (WDM) Database (SC19.WDM) for Salt Creek Streamflow Simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 1997, through September 30, 2019 (ver. 1.1, September 2024)
The watershed data management (WDM) database SC18.WDM is updated with the processed data for the period October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019. The precipitation data are collected from a tipping-bucket rain-gage network and the hydrologic data (stage and discharge) are collected at USGS streamflow-gaging stations in and around DuPage County, Illinois. Hourly precipitation and hydrologic data
Watershed Data Management (WDM) Database (WBDR19.WDM) for West Branch DuPage River Streamflow Simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 2007, through September 30, 2019 (ver. 1.1, November 2024)
This data release is the update of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - ScienceBase data release Bera (2020b), with the processed data for the period October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019. This data release describes the watershed data management (WDM) database file WBDR19.WDM. The WDM database file WBDR18.WDM (Bera, 2020b) is updated with the quality-assured and quality-controlled meteorolog
Full Equations Model Graphical Data Inspector (FEQ–GDI) user guide
The Full Equations Model Graphical Data Inspector (FEQ–GDI) is a menu-driven utility program that enables users to visualize and check the geometric and hydraulic properties of channel cross sections, selected control structures, and stream profiles in the input files for the Full Equations (FEQ) Model and the Full Equations Utilities (FEQUTL) Model. The FEQ Model is a computer program for the sim
Authors
Jessica L. Ern, Terry Ortel, Audrey L. Ishii, Maitreyee Bera
Processing of next generation weather radar-multisensor precipitation estimates and quantitative precipitation forecast data for the DuPage County streamflow simulation system
The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with DuPage County Stormwater Management Department, is testing a near real-time streamflow simulation system that assists in the management and operation of reservoirs and other flood-control structures in the Salt Creek and West Branch DuPage River drainage basins in DuPage County, Illinois. As part of this effort, the U.S. Geological Survey maintains a
Authors
Maitreyee Bera, Terry W. Ortel
Watershed Data Management (WDM) database for West Branch DuPage River streamflow simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, January 1, 2007, through September 30, 2013
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the DuPage County Stormwater Management Department, maintains a database of hourly meteorological and hydrologic data for use in a near real-time streamflow simulation system. This system is used in the management and operation of reservoirs and other flood-control structures in the West Branch DuPage River watershed in DuPage County, Illinois
Authors
Maitreyee Bera
Watershed Data Management (WDM) database for Salt Creek streamflow simulation, DuPage County, Illinois, water years 2005-11
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with DuPage County Stormwater Management Division, maintains a USGS database of hourly meteorologic and hydrologic data for use in a near real-time streamflow simulation system, which assists in the management and operation of reservoirs and other flood-control structures in the Salt Creek watershed in DuPage County, Illinois. Most of the precipita
Authors
Maitreyee Bera
Non-USGS Publications**
Borah, D.K., E.C. Krug, M. Bera, and X.-Z. Liang. 2006. Watershed Modeling to Evaluate Water Quality at Intakes of Small Drinking Water Systems. MTAC TR06-09 and ISWS CR2006-06, Midwest Technology Asistance Center and Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, IL.
Borah, D.K., M. Bera, and R. Xia. 2004, Storm Event Flow and Sediment Simulations in Agricultural Watersheds using DWSM, Transactions of the ASAE 47(5): 1539-1559.
Borah, D.K. and M. Bera. 2004. Watershed-scale hydrologic and nonpoint-source pollution models: Review of applications. Transactions of the ASAE 47(3): 789-803.
Borah, D.K. and M. Bera. 2003. Watershed-scale hydrologic and nonpoint-source pollution models: Review of mathematical Bases. Transactions of the ASAE 46(6): 1553-1566.
Borah, D.K., M. Bera, and S. Shaw. 2003. Water, sediment, nutrient and pesticide measurements in an agricultural watershed in Illinois during storm events. Transactions of the ASAE 46(3): 657-674.
Borah D.K., R. Xia, and M. Bera. 2002. DWSM – A Dynamic Watershed Simulation Model. Chapter 5 In: Mathematical Modeling of Small Watershed Hydrology and Applications Vol. 2. Ed. V.P. Singh and D.K. Frevert. Water Resources Publications, LLC, Englewood, CO: 113-166.
Borah, D.K., and M. Bera. 2000. Hydrologic Modeling of the Court Creek Watershed. Contract Report 2000-04. Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, IL.
Borah, D.K., M. Bera, S. Shaw, and L. Keefer. 1999. Dynamic Modeling and Monitoring of Water, Sediment, Nutrients, and Pesticides in Agricultural Watersheds during Storm Events. Contract Report 655. Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, IL.
Bhowmik, N.G., T.W. Soong, R.J. Xia, and M. Bera. 1994c. Physical Effects of Barge-Tows on the Upper Mississippi River System: Analyses of Existing Data Collected by The Illinois State Water Survey from the Goose Island Site on the Mississippi River. Progress Report 3C. Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, IL.
Bhowmik, N.G., T.W. Soong, R.J. Xia, and M. Bera. 1994b. Physical Effects of Barge-Tows on the Upper Mississippi River System: Analyses of Existing Data Collected by The Illinois State Water Survey from the Apple River Island Site on the Mississippi River. Progress Report 3B. Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, IL.
Bhowmik, N.G., T.W. Soong, R.J. Xia, and M. Bera. 1994a. Physical Effects of Barge-Tows on the Upper Mississippi River System: Analyses of Existing Data Collected by The Illinois State Water Survey from the McEver’s Island Site on the Illinois River. Progress Report 3A. Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, IL.
**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.
*Disclaimer: Listing outside positions with professional scientific organizations on this Staff Profile are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of those professional scientific organizations or their activities by the USGS, Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government