Rebecca M Gorney
Rebecca is an aquatic ecologist at the USGS New York Water Science Center.
Rebecca is an aquatic ecologist and conducts research primarily on cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (HABs) in freshwater ecosystems of New York and nationally. She began working at the USGS New York Water Science Center in 2023. She has previously worked in a variety of ecosystems, from urban to rural, aquatic and terrestrial. She currently leads numerous collaborative projects that address several aspects of science related to HABs. The projects span a range of disciplines from methods development, algal community composition, fate and transport of cyanotoxins, monitoring program development and more. The goal of the HABs work at NYWSC is in part to develop tools to inform management decisions and improve our understanding of the impacts of HABs on the environment.
Professional Experience
Prior to this position, Rebecca investigated HABs with the Division of Water at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (2015-2022).
Education and Certifications
Ph.D. in Natural Resources (2014) – University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
M.S. in Natural Resources (2008) – The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
B.S. in Biological Sciences (2002)—Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY
Science and Products
The "H," "A," and "B" of a HAB: A definitional framework
A structured decision-making framework for managing cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms in New York State parks
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.
Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms in Central Park, New York
Science and Products
The "H," "A," and "B" of a HAB: A definitional framework
A structured decision-making framework for managing cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms in New York State parks
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.