Meghan Bell
About Meghan Bell
Meghan Bell is a hydrologist with extensive experience in environmental data management and water quality analysis. She holds a B.S. in Geology from the University of Oklahoma and an M.S. in Geoscience from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Meghan Bell has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Hydrologist since 2016. In this role, she focuses on hydrological research and data analysis, contributing to various projects related to water resources. Her work involves applying her expertise in hydrology to support environmental assessments and policy implementation.
Education and Expertise
Meghan Bell holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Oklahoma, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Geoscience with a focus on Hydrogeology and Geophysics from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, she participated in a study abroad program at The University of Glasgow, studying Earth Sciences from 2004 to 2005.
Background in Hydrology and Geology
Before her current position at USGS, Meghan Bell worked as a Renewable Energy Hydrologist for the Bureau of Land Management in 2010. She also served as a Geologist at Haley & Aldrich from 2011 to 2012 and as a Geophysical Technician for the US EPA from 2008 to 2010. Her diverse background in hydrology and geology informs her current work and enhances her understanding of water resource management.
Technical Skills and Software Proficiency
Meghan Bell is skilled in using Adobe Illustrator to create detailed hydrological diagrams and reports. She is proficient in specialized hydrological software, including SSTEMP, BathTub, and BASINS, which she utilizes for water quality analysis. Additionally, she has expertise in EarthSoft EQuIS 3 and EQuIS 5 for environmental data management, which supports her work in hydrology.
Specialization in Clean Water Act Applications
In her role as a hydrologist, Meghan Bell specializes in the application of the Clean Water Act. This specialization involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and contributing to the protection of water quality through her research and analysis.