2025-11-03 – Weekly Hydrology News : Remote hydrology roles increasing

Last week in the hydrology community, discussions were rich with practical insights and diverse topics. Members explored the growing trend of remote hydrology roles, reflecting on how this shift might impact the profession. There was also an engaging conversation about fieldwork protocols, specifically the reasoning behind multiple pre-rinses. Additionally, the forum hosted technical deep-dives, including optimizing crest timing for alerts and improving baseflow calibration processes.


This Week’s Hot Topics

Would You Take This Job? Hydrology & Hydraulics Engineer - Land Development/Public Infrastructure
This thread poses an intriguing question about career choices in the field of hydrology, particularly in land development and public infrastructure. It’s a great read for those contemplating their next career move.
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2025-10-31 – Weekly Hydrology Jobs: Remote hydrology roles are on the rise
The landscape for hydrology jobs is evolving, with remote opportunities becoming more prevalent. A must-read for anyone considering remote work in this field.
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Why we do three pre-rinses in the field
Curious about field protocols? This discussion delves into the reasons behind multiple pre-rinses, offering valuable insights for fieldwork best practices.
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Dialing in crest timing before alerts
Fine-tuning crest timing can significantly improve hydrological alerts. This thread covers strategies to enhance predictive accuracy.
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Faster baseflow calibration in HEC-HMS
For the technically inclined, this discussion offers tips on accelerating baseflow calibration, a crucial aspect of hydrological modeling.
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Where Are the Best Places to Find Hydrology Jobs?
This thread compiles various resources and tips for job seekers in hydrology, making it a valuable guide for career navigation.
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Impact of UXO and spent munitions on water quality
Explore the environmental impacts of unexploded ordnance on water systems, a critical issue for environmental hydrologists.
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FAQ/Guidelines
For newcomers or those needing a refresher, this thread covers the basic guidelines and FAQs of the forum.
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Admin Guide: Getting Started
A useful resource for new administrators, this guide helps navigate the initial steps of managing the forum.
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What Inspired You to Get into Hydrology?
A thoughtful discussion where members share personal stories about their paths into hydrology, providing inspiration and community connection.
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Wishing you a productive and engaging week ahead. Thank you for being a part of our community.

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I’ve been managing a remote sampling program and we do a 30-second video check before the first bottle to confirm tubing swaps and lot numbers — it saved a blank failure last month. On multiple pre-rinses, I keep two for trace metals but drop to one for major ions if the equipment blank is clean; the USGS NFM allows that nuance: https://water.usgs.gov/owq/FieldManual/. Think of pre-rinses like sunscreen — use more when turbidity’s blazing.

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Quick example: we switched to barcoded chain-of-custody and ask for a geotagged photo of the labeled cap right before sealing — ‘trust but verify’ without a live call; it’s a selfie for your sample. It’s sped up QA for remote roles, but when GPS dies (culverts or garages) we accept a QR timestamp screenshot as the backup.

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