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.
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
We offer expert training in:
Field methods for streamgage operations
Analysis and computation of time-series streamflow records
Development of stage-discharge rating curves
Technical Consultation and Assistance
With decades of experience in surface-water science, we provide tailored solutions and strategies to strengthen your hydrologic monitoring programs. Contact us to learn how we can support your water data needs.
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.