Bethany Powhida
About Bethany Powhida
Bethany Powhida is a Hydrologic Technician at the U.S. Geological Survey, with a diverse background in environmental science and conservation. She has held various positions with the National Park Service and other organizations, contributing to ecological research and management since 2014.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Bethany Powhida has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Hydrologic Technician since 2022. In this role, she is based in Pueblo, Colorado, where she engages in hydrologic studies and data collection. Her responsibilities include monitoring water resources and contributing to research that informs water management practices.
Previous Experience at National Park Service
Powhida has held multiple positions at the National Park Service (NPS). She worked as a Park Ranger for four months in 2017 at Boston Harbor Islands and for two months at Adams National Historical Park. Additionally, she served as a Biological Science Technician in 2018 for six months at Cape Lookout National Seashore and again in 2019 for six months in the Greater Boston Area. In 2021, she returned to the NPS as a Hydrologic Technician for six months in Gunnison, Colorado.
Experience in Biological Science
In 2020, Powhida worked as a Biological Scientist I at the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission for five months in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. She also served as a Biological Science Technician at the National Park Service in 2018 and 2019. Her roles have involved conducting scientific research and supporting conservation efforts.
Education and Expertise
Bethany Powhida studied Environmental Science at Marist College, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, she attended Bethlehem Central High School from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in environmental studies and hydrology.
Internship and Early Career
Powhida began her career with an internship at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in 2014, where she worked as an Education Intern for four months. She also gained research experience as a Hudson River System Wide Monitoring Program Research Intern at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation from 2015 to 2016.