Enhancing Stream-Monitoring Through Expert Support
Enhancing Stream-Monitoring Through Expert Support
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With the demand for accurate water information steadily rising, it is essential that organizations responsible for hydrologic-data collection have access to expert guidance, training, and strategic support. WaterKenney Hydrology is a consulting practice committed to helping agencies, municipalities, and other organizations strengthen their stream-monitoring networks.
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Some Services We Offer
Some Services We Offer
Independent Monitoring-Program Assessments
An objective review of your hydrologic-data network provides program managers with targeted recommendations to improve technical quality and operational efficiency. At WaterKenney Hydrology, our assessment process begins by understanding your mission, goals, and current operating procedures. We then join field staff to observe data collection practices and evaluate your analysis workflows. The final deliverable is a detailed report outlining key findings and prioritized recommendations designed to help you strengthen your monitoring program.
Assistance With Customized Standard Operating Procedures & Quality Systems
To generate hydrologic data that is consistent, reliable, and comparable, organizations need clearly defined standard operating procedures (SOPs) with built-in quality control. WaterKenney Hydrology can help you develop customized SOPs, quality-assurance plans, and quality management systems tailored to your operations. We also offer evaluations of organization-wide compliance with existing procedures, helping you identify gaps and strengthen overall data integrity.
Hydrographer Training Services
With a proven record of training more than 1,000 hydrographers, technicians, and hydrologists across the U.S. and internationally, we bring unmatched expertise to professional development in surface-water science.
Field methods for streamgage operations
Development of stage-discharge rating curves
Analysis and computation of time-series streamflow records
Post-flood determination of peak streamflow
Whether for individuals or organizations, we provide practical, science-based instruction that builds confidence and ensures best practices in hydrologic monitoring.
Expert Hydrologic & Hydraulic Services
We specialize in hydrometric data collection and analysis, statistical hydrology, flood peak determination and reconstruction, and hydraulic modeling. Our expertise is available to support your projects through:
Retainer-based consultation and technical reviews
Service on technical committees and boards
Expert witness testimony
We deliver reliable, science-based insights to help you make informed decisions in water management, engineering, and litigation.
With decades of expertise in surface-water science, we deliver customized solutions to enhance hydrologic monitoring programs and support specialized water projects. Reach out to learn how we can help meet your water-data needs.
About Us
About Us
Terry Kenney is the Principal Hydrologist and founder of WaterKenney Hydrology.
Following a 27-year career with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Terry launched his consulting practice to offer organizations the same high-level of technical support and expertise he provided as a National Surface-Water Specialist within the USGS Water Resources Mission Area. In that role, he supported the nationwide streamgage network of over 8,000 stations, delivering technical guidance, training, and quality assurance to field staff across the country.
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