How do they match: Hydrologists

  • Environmental Consultant

  • Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere.

  • Study and analyze the physical aspects of the earth in terms of hydrological components, including atmosphere, hydrosphere, and interior structure.
  • Study and document quantities, distribution, disposition, and development of underground and surface waters.
  • Study public water supply issues, including flood and drought risks, water quality, wastewater, and impacts on wetland habitats.
  • Apply research findings to help minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, and sedimentation.
  • Conduct short- and long-term climate assessments and study storm occurrences.
  • Develop or modify methods for conducting hydrologic studies.

  • Analyze environmental data.
  • Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems.
  • Assess compliance with environmental laws.
  • Collect environmental data or samples.
  • Communicate results of environmental research.
  • Develop environmental research methods.
  • Develop mathematical models of environmental conditions.
  • Measure environmental characteristics.
  • Plan environmental research.
  • Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
  • Review environmental permits, plans, or reports.