Stewart Rounds
Stewart Rounds is a Scientist Emeritus at the USGS Oregon Water Science Center.
Dr. Rounds joined the U.S. Geological Survey in 1992 and worked on a wide variety of studies, with a focus on water-quality monitoring and modeling of rivers and lakes around Oregon. In 2020, Stewart retired and continues to volunteer with USGS as a Scientist Emeritus.
Dr. Rounds' research interests focus on the water-quality modeling of river and lake systems, with particular emphasis on temperature, nutrients, dissolved oxygen, and algae. Ongoing studies focus on producing a better understanding of heat fluxes and heat transport in the Willamette and Kootenai River systems. Most of his work focuses on developing a better understanding of the characteristics and water-quality dynamics of a system so that it can be more effectively managed. He is also the author of the Alkalinity Calculator, a tool that analyzes alkalinity titrations, and the Data Grapher, a set of tools to make custom graphs and tables from USGS continuous water-quality monitoring data.
Education and Certifications
B.S. -- Chemistry, 1985 - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ph.D. -- Environmental Science & Engineering, 1992 - Oregon Graduate Institute of Science & Technology
Science and Products
Modeling discharge, temperature, and water quality in the Tualatin River, Oregon
Sediment oxygen demand in the Tualatin River basin, Oregon, 1992-96
Occurrence of selected trace elements and organic compounds and their relation to land use in the Willamette River basin, Oregon, 1992-94
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.
Science and Products
Modeling discharge, temperature, and water quality in the Tualatin River, Oregon
Sediment oxygen demand in the Tualatin River basin, Oregon, 1992-96
Occurrence of selected trace elements and organic compounds and their relation to land use in the Willamette River basin, Oregon, 1992-94
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.