Erin Poor
About Erin Poor
Erin Poor is a hydrologist currently employed at the U.S. Geological Survey in Portland, Oregon, where she has worked since 2018. She holds multiple degrees in Environmental Studies and Geographic Information Systems from Portland State University and has extensive experience in water quality assessment and stormwater management.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Erin Poor has been employed as a Hydrologist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2018. In this role, she focuses on various hydrological studies and data collection efforts in Portland, Oregon. Her responsibilities include coordinating suspended-sediment sampling during storm events and investigating temperature and streamflow variations in beaver-affected stream reaches. Erin also collects discrete water-quality data for the National Water-Quality Assessment Program, adhering to parts-per-billion protocols. Additionally, she gages continuous surface water and groundwater data and measures bathymetric and surface elevation data using advanced instruments.
Education and Expertise
Erin Poor has a solid educational background in environmental studies and geographic information systems. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, graduating cum laude from Portland State University in 2014. Following this, she obtained a GIS Certificate from the same institution, completing her studies in 2017. Erin further advanced her knowledge by pursuing a Master's in Environmental Management with a focus on Stormwater Management. Earlier, she studied Environmental Studies and Resources at Portland Community College, where she earned an Associate of Science degree.
Background
Erin Poor began her career in the environmental field with an internship at Green Girl Land Development Solutions LLC in 2015. This two-month internship provided her with initial exposure to land development and environmental management practices. Since 2014, she has also served as a Citizen at Large for the Tualatin River Watershed Council, where she has been involved in community efforts related to watershed management for ten years.
Achievements
Erin Poor has made significant contributions in her role as a Hydrologist, particularly in the areas of water quality and hydrological data collection. She manages and participates in temperature synoptics that assess spatial variability in surface-water temperature in urban ponds. Her work includes the use of total station and real-time kinematic (RTK) instruments to measure bathymetric and surface elevation data, showcasing her technical skills in hydrological research.