The U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (UMass Amherst), in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), began a series of studies in 2019 to develop a web-based statewide hydraulic modeling tool to provide preliminary culvert designs for stream-crossing projects in Massachusetts.
Susan G. Buto
Sue Buto is the Hydrography Data Acquisition Lead
As Hydrography Data Acquisition Lead (HDAL) Sue oversees planning and implementation of hydrography data acquisition for the emerging 3D Hydrography Program. Sue has worked for the USGS since 2001, working for both the Nevada and Utah Water Science Centers before moving to the National Geospatial Program as the HDAL and as acting Elevation Data Acquisition Lead.
Education and Certifications
Associate of Applied Science in Geographic Information Systems, Western Nevada College, 2003
Master of Science, Mineral Engineering, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 1995
Bachelor of Science, Geological Engineering, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 1987
Affiliations and Memberships*
American Water Resources Association
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Honors and Awards
Environmental Protection Agency Silver Medal for Superior Service
Science and Products
Assessing potential effects of changes in water use in the middle Carson River Basin with a numerical groundwater-flow model, Eagle, Dayton, and Churchill Valleys, west-central Nevada
Estimates of groundwater discharge by evapotranspiration, Stump Spring and Hiko Springs, Clark County, southern Nevada, 2016–18
Hydrogeologic and geochemical characterization of groundwater resources in Pine and Wah Wah Valleys, Iron, Beaver, and Millard Counties, Utah
NHDPlus High Resolution (NHDPlus HR)---A hydrography framework for the Nation
Managing salinity in Upper Colorado River Basin streams: Selecting catchments for sediment control efforts using watershed characteristics and random forests models
Enhanced and updated spatially referenced statistical assessment of dissolved-solids load sources and transport in streams of the Upper Colorado River Basin
Groundwater-level change and evaluation of simulated water levels for irrigated areas in Lahontan Valley, Churchill County, west-central Nevada, 1992 to 2012
Budgets and chemical characterization of groundwater for the Diamond Valley flow system, central Nevada, 2011–12
The importance of base flow in sustaining surface water flow in the Upper Colorado River Basin
Steady-state numerical groundwater flow model of the Great Basin carbonate and alluvial aquifer system
Groundwater discharge by evapotranspiration, Dixie Valley, west-central Nevada, March 2009-September 2011
Development of a regionally consistent geospatial dataset of agricultural lands in the Upper Colorado River Basin, 2007-10
MODFLOW-NWT model used to simulate Potential Effects of Changes in Water Use in the Middle Carson River Basin for Eagle, Dayton, and Churchill Valleys, West-Central, Nevada
SPARROW model input datasets and predictions of total dissolved loads in streams of the Upper Colorado River Basin watershed
Evapotranspiration Units, Groundwater Discharge Area, and 2007-2008 Summer Mean Vegetation Index for Tule Valley and part of Sevier Valley, Utah
Geospatial Data to Support Estimates of Annual Groundwater Discharge by Evapotranspiration from Areas of Spring-Fed Riparian Vegetation, Stump Spring and Hiko Springs, Clark County, Nevada
Supplemental Evapotranspiration Gap-filled Datasets from Stump Spring and Hiko Springs, Clark County, Nevada, 2016-18
12-digit hydrologic unit outlet (pour) points for the NHDPlus V2.1 WBD snapshot
Catchment-flowline network and selected model inputs for an enhanced and updated spatially referenced statistical assessment of dissolved-solids load sources and transport in streams of the Upper Colorado River Basin
Go to View Manage Groundwater-level and groundwater-level change contours for the Lahontan Valley shallow aquifer near Fallon, Nevada, 2012
Regional potentiometric-surface map of the Great Basin carbonate and alluvial aquifer system in Snake Valley and surrounding areas, Juab, Millard, and Beaver Counties, Utah, and White Pine and Lincoln Counties, Nevada
The U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (UMass Amherst), in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), began a series of studies in 2019 to develop a web-based statewide hydraulic modeling tool to provide preliminary culvert designs for stream-crossing projects in Massachusetts.
The new 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) is the focus of USGS efforts to acquire and produce detailed surface-water mapping information, such as lakes, ponds, rivers and streams.
The new 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) is the focus of USGS efforts to acquire and produce detailed surface-water mapping information, such as lakes, ponds, rivers and streams.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) is a national hydrologic unit (HU) geospatial dataset that defines surface drainage areas for the United States. This dataset provides a foundation for local, regional, and national applications to manage, archive, exchange, and analyze data by HU.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) is a national hydrologic unit (HU) geospatial dataset that defines surface drainage areas for the United States. This dataset provides a foundation for local, regional, and national applications to manage, archive, exchange, and analyze data by HU.
USGS invited all federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations to virtual informational meetings on March 11, 2024 and March 22, 2024 about the 3D National Topography Model and its components, the 3D Elevation Program and the 3D Hydrography Program.
USGS invited all federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations to virtual informational meetings on March 11, 2024 and March 22, 2024 about the 3D National Topography Model and its components, the 3D Elevation Program and the 3D Hydrography Program.
Development of a Geographic Information System Methodology for the Public Drinking Water Source Water Assessment Program in Tennessee
linkPresenters are Rebecca Ransom and David Ladd with the USGS Lower Mississippi Gulf Water Science Center in Nashville, TN.
Development of a Geographic Information System Methodology for the Public Drinking Water Source Water Assessment Program in Tennessee
linkPresenters are Rebecca Ransom and David Ladd with the USGS Lower Mississippi Gulf Water Science Center in Nashville, TN.
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) office in Huntington, WV provides a number of floodplain management services. These include base flood elevation (BFE) evaluations, watershed modeling, project planning, and responding to numerous technical questions.
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) office in Huntington, WV provides a number of floodplain management services. These include base flood elevation (BFE) evaluations, watershed modeling, project planning, and responding to numerous technical questions.
Joshua Greenberg works at the Washington Department of Ecology as the Hydrography Steward. He has been very active in supporting professional GIS organizations within Washington, including being on the board of the local ASPRS chapter, WAGISA (WAURISA), and WAGIC co-chair. Josh earned his B.A.
Joshua Greenberg works at the Washington Department of Ecology as the Hydrography Steward. He has been very active in supporting professional GIS organizations within Washington, including being on the board of the local ASPRS chapter, WAGISA (WAURISA), and WAGIC co-chair. Josh earned his B.A.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) provides high accuracy, high-resolution (HR) elevation data for the United States.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) provides high accuracy, high-resolution (HR) elevation data for the United States.
The presenter is Dave Blodgett. Dave is a Civil Engineer with the USGS Water Mission Area and is also on assignment to NGTOC's Topographic Applied Research Team.
The presenter is Dave Blodgett. Dave is a Civil Engineer with the USGS Water Mission Area and is also on assignment to NGTOC's Topographic Applied Research Team.
Our topic will be "Towards an Internet of Water: Creating a community search index for water data.” The presenter will be Kyle Onda, Director, Internet of Water with the Center for Geospatial Solutions, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.
Summary:
Our topic will be "Towards an Internet of Water: Creating a community search index for water data.” The presenter will be Kyle Onda, Director, Internet of Water with the Center for Geospatial Solutions, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.
Summary:
Agenda:
What’s Happening with National Hydrography – USGS at AWRA Geospatial Water Technology Conference May 2022
linkOur material is taken from the "USGS National Hydrography Datasets – What’s Happening Now?" session previously held at the recent American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Geospatial Water Technology Conference earlier in May. We will cover:
What’s Happening with National Hydrography – USGS at AWRA Geospatial Water Technology Conference May 2022
linkOur material is taken from the "USGS National Hydrography Datasets – What’s Happening Now?" session previously held at the recent American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Geospatial Water Technology Conference earlier in May. We will cover:
Topic is “The NHD to 3DHP – midyear update”
Agenda:
- 00:00 – Start
- 1:57 - The NHD to 3DHP – midyear update (section1 - Steve Aichele)
- 28:13 - The NHD to 3DHP – midyear update (section2 – Sue Buto)
- 43:05 - Closing remarks
Links:
Topic is “The NHD to 3DHP – midyear update”
Agenda:
- 00:00 – Start
- 1:57 - The NHD to 3DHP – midyear update (section1 - Steve Aichele)
- 28:13 - The NHD to 3DHP – midyear update (section2 – Sue Buto)
- 43:05 - Closing remarks
Links:
The HydroAdd tool is a web application built by USGS that allows collaborative addressing (or linear referencing) of diverse datasets to the NHD. HydroAdd also provides tools that allow users to migrate datasets that have been previously addressed to the NHD.
The HydroAdd tool is a web application built by USGS that allows collaborative addressing (or linear referencing) of diverse datasets to the NHD. HydroAdd also provides tools that allow users to migrate datasets that have been previously addressed to the NHD.
WaterML2 Part 3: Surface Hydrology Features (HY_Features) Conceptual Model and the Mainstems Logistical Data Model
linkHY_Features is the international standard conceptual data model for surface hydrologic features which will be used as the basis for the 3DHP data model – the planned successor to the NHD.
WaterML2 Part 3: Surface Hydrology Features (HY_Features) Conceptual Model and the Mainstems Logistical Data Model
linkHY_Features is the international standard conceptual data model for surface hydrologic features which will be used as the basis for the 3DHP data model – the planned successor to the NHD.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has developed a vision for the 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM), which will integrate USGS elevation and hydrography datasets to model the Nation's topography in 3D.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has developed a vision for the 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM), which will integrate USGS elevation and hydrography datasets to model the Nation's topography in 3D.
Our topic will be "Using Google Earth Engine to Generate Monthly-to-Weekly Maps of Surface Water." The presenter will be Chris Soulard with the USGS Western Geographic Science Center.
Our topic will be "Using Google Earth Engine to Generate Monthly-to-Weekly Maps of Surface Water." The presenter will be Chris Soulard with the USGS Western Geographic Science Center.
The USGS is developing the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) as the surface water mapping component of the new 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM.) The 3DHP will provide critical data to support a broad range of national, regional, and local applications such as flood forecasting and response, agricultural planning, infrastructure design, stream ecology research a
The USGS is developing the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) as the surface water mapping component of the new 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM.) The 3DHP will provide critical data to support a broad range of national, regional, and local applications such as flood forecasting and response, agricultural planning, infrastructure design, stream ecology research a
Science and Products
Assessing potential effects of changes in water use in the middle Carson River Basin with a numerical groundwater-flow model, Eagle, Dayton, and Churchill Valleys, west-central Nevada
Estimates of groundwater discharge by evapotranspiration, Stump Spring and Hiko Springs, Clark County, southern Nevada, 2016–18
Hydrogeologic and geochemical characterization of groundwater resources in Pine and Wah Wah Valleys, Iron, Beaver, and Millard Counties, Utah
NHDPlus High Resolution (NHDPlus HR)---A hydrography framework for the Nation
Managing salinity in Upper Colorado River Basin streams: Selecting catchments for sediment control efforts using watershed characteristics and random forests models
Enhanced and updated spatially referenced statistical assessment of dissolved-solids load sources and transport in streams of the Upper Colorado River Basin
Groundwater-level change and evaluation of simulated water levels for irrigated areas in Lahontan Valley, Churchill County, west-central Nevada, 1992 to 2012
Budgets and chemical characterization of groundwater for the Diamond Valley flow system, central Nevada, 2011–12
The importance of base flow in sustaining surface water flow in the Upper Colorado River Basin
Steady-state numerical groundwater flow model of the Great Basin carbonate and alluvial aquifer system
Groundwater discharge by evapotranspiration, Dixie Valley, west-central Nevada, March 2009-September 2011
Development of a regionally consistent geospatial dataset of agricultural lands in the Upper Colorado River Basin, 2007-10
MODFLOW-NWT model used to simulate Potential Effects of Changes in Water Use in the Middle Carson River Basin for Eagle, Dayton, and Churchill Valleys, West-Central, Nevada
SPARROW model input datasets and predictions of total dissolved loads in streams of the Upper Colorado River Basin watershed
Evapotranspiration Units, Groundwater Discharge Area, and 2007-2008 Summer Mean Vegetation Index for Tule Valley and part of Sevier Valley, Utah
Geospatial Data to Support Estimates of Annual Groundwater Discharge by Evapotranspiration from Areas of Spring-Fed Riparian Vegetation, Stump Spring and Hiko Springs, Clark County, Nevada
Supplemental Evapotranspiration Gap-filled Datasets from Stump Spring and Hiko Springs, Clark County, Nevada, 2016-18
12-digit hydrologic unit outlet (pour) points for the NHDPlus V2.1 WBD snapshot
Catchment-flowline network and selected model inputs for an enhanced and updated spatially referenced statistical assessment of dissolved-solids load sources and transport in streams of the Upper Colorado River Basin
Go to View Manage Groundwater-level and groundwater-level change contours for the Lahontan Valley shallow aquifer near Fallon, Nevada, 2012
Regional potentiometric-surface map of the Great Basin carbonate and alluvial aquifer system in Snake Valley and surrounding areas, Juab, Millard, and Beaver Counties, Utah, and White Pine and Lincoln Counties, Nevada
The U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (UMass Amherst), in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), began a series of studies in 2019 to develop a web-based statewide hydraulic modeling tool to provide preliminary culvert designs for stream-crossing projects in Massachusetts.
The U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (UMass Amherst), in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), began a series of studies in 2019 to develop a web-based statewide hydraulic modeling tool to provide preliminary culvert designs for stream-crossing projects in Massachusetts.
The new 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) is the focus of USGS efforts to acquire and produce detailed surface-water mapping information, such as lakes, ponds, rivers and streams.
The new 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) is the focus of USGS efforts to acquire and produce detailed surface-water mapping information, such as lakes, ponds, rivers and streams.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) is a national hydrologic unit (HU) geospatial dataset that defines surface drainage areas for the United States. This dataset provides a foundation for local, regional, and national applications to manage, archive, exchange, and analyze data by HU.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) is a national hydrologic unit (HU) geospatial dataset that defines surface drainage areas for the United States. This dataset provides a foundation for local, regional, and national applications to manage, archive, exchange, and analyze data by HU.
USGS invited all federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations to virtual informational meetings on March 11, 2024 and March 22, 2024 about the 3D National Topography Model and its components, the 3D Elevation Program and the 3D Hydrography Program.
USGS invited all federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations to virtual informational meetings on March 11, 2024 and March 22, 2024 about the 3D National Topography Model and its components, the 3D Elevation Program and the 3D Hydrography Program.
Development of a Geographic Information System Methodology for the Public Drinking Water Source Water Assessment Program in Tennessee
linkPresenters are Rebecca Ransom and David Ladd with the USGS Lower Mississippi Gulf Water Science Center in Nashville, TN.
Development of a Geographic Information System Methodology for the Public Drinking Water Source Water Assessment Program in Tennessee
linkPresenters are Rebecca Ransom and David Ladd with the USGS Lower Mississippi Gulf Water Science Center in Nashville, TN.
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) office in Huntington, WV provides a number of floodplain management services. These include base flood elevation (BFE) evaluations, watershed modeling, project planning, and responding to numerous technical questions.
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) office in Huntington, WV provides a number of floodplain management services. These include base flood elevation (BFE) evaluations, watershed modeling, project planning, and responding to numerous technical questions.
Joshua Greenberg works at the Washington Department of Ecology as the Hydrography Steward. He has been very active in supporting professional GIS organizations within Washington, including being on the board of the local ASPRS chapter, WAGISA (WAURISA), and WAGIC co-chair. Josh earned his B.A.
Joshua Greenberg works at the Washington Department of Ecology as the Hydrography Steward. He has been very active in supporting professional GIS organizations within Washington, including being on the board of the local ASPRS chapter, WAGISA (WAURISA), and WAGIC co-chair. Josh earned his B.A.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) provides high accuracy, high-resolution (HR) elevation data for the United States.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) provides high accuracy, high-resolution (HR) elevation data for the United States.
The presenter is Dave Blodgett. Dave is a Civil Engineer with the USGS Water Mission Area and is also on assignment to NGTOC's Topographic Applied Research Team.
The presenter is Dave Blodgett. Dave is a Civil Engineer with the USGS Water Mission Area and is also on assignment to NGTOC's Topographic Applied Research Team.
Our topic will be "Towards an Internet of Water: Creating a community search index for water data.” The presenter will be Kyle Onda, Director, Internet of Water with the Center for Geospatial Solutions, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.
Summary:
Our topic will be "Towards an Internet of Water: Creating a community search index for water data.” The presenter will be Kyle Onda, Director, Internet of Water with the Center for Geospatial Solutions, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.
Summary:
Agenda:
What’s Happening with National Hydrography – USGS at AWRA Geospatial Water Technology Conference May 2022
linkOur material is taken from the "USGS National Hydrography Datasets – What’s Happening Now?" session previously held at the recent American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Geospatial Water Technology Conference earlier in May. We will cover:
What’s Happening with National Hydrography – USGS at AWRA Geospatial Water Technology Conference May 2022
linkOur material is taken from the "USGS National Hydrography Datasets – What’s Happening Now?" session previously held at the recent American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Geospatial Water Technology Conference earlier in May. We will cover:
Topic is “The NHD to 3DHP – midyear update”
Agenda:
- 00:00 – Start
- 1:57 - The NHD to 3DHP – midyear update (section1 - Steve Aichele)
- 28:13 - The NHD to 3DHP – midyear update (section2 – Sue Buto)
- 43:05 - Closing remarks
Links:
Topic is “The NHD to 3DHP – midyear update”
Agenda:
- 00:00 – Start
- 1:57 - The NHD to 3DHP – midyear update (section1 - Steve Aichele)
- 28:13 - The NHD to 3DHP – midyear update (section2 – Sue Buto)
- 43:05 - Closing remarks
Links:
The HydroAdd tool is a web application built by USGS that allows collaborative addressing (or linear referencing) of diverse datasets to the NHD. HydroAdd also provides tools that allow users to migrate datasets that have been previously addressed to the NHD.
The HydroAdd tool is a web application built by USGS that allows collaborative addressing (or linear referencing) of diverse datasets to the NHD. HydroAdd also provides tools that allow users to migrate datasets that have been previously addressed to the NHD.
WaterML2 Part 3: Surface Hydrology Features (HY_Features) Conceptual Model and the Mainstems Logistical Data Model
linkHY_Features is the international standard conceptual data model for surface hydrologic features which will be used as the basis for the 3DHP data model – the planned successor to the NHD.
WaterML2 Part 3: Surface Hydrology Features (HY_Features) Conceptual Model and the Mainstems Logistical Data Model
linkHY_Features is the international standard conceptual data model for surface hydrologic features which will be used as the basis for the 3DHP data model – the planned successor to the NHD.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has developed a vision for the 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM), which will integrate USGS elevation and hydrography datasets to model the Nation's topography in 3D.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has developed a vision for the 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM), which will integrate USGS elevation and hydrography datasets to model the Nation's topography in 3D.
Our topic will be "Using Google Earth Engine to Generate Monthly-to-Weekly Maps of Surface Water." The presenter will be Chris Soulard with the USGS Western Geographic Science Center.
Our topic will be "Using Google Earth Engine to Generate Monthly-to-Weekly Maps of Surface Water." The presenter will be Chris Soulard with the USGS Western Geographic Science Center.
The USGS is developing the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) as the surface water mapping component of the new 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM.) The 3DHP will provide critical data to support a broad range of national, regional, and local applications such as flood forecasting and response, agricultural planning, infrastructure design, stream ecology research a
The USGS is developing the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) as the surface water mapping component of the new 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM.) The 3DHP will provide critical data to support a broad range of national, regional, and local applications such as flood forecasting and response, agricultural planning, infrastructure design, stream ecology research a
*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