Robert Hirsch is Associate Director for Water with the U.S. Geological Survey. Hirsch began his career with the USGS in 1976 as a hydrologist. He conducted and directed research leading to methods for analysis of: The risk of water-supply shortages, water-quality trends, transport of pollutants in rivers, and flood frequency. He also was instrumental in the design and initiation of USGS programs including the National Water-Quality Assessment Program, Global Change Hydrology Program, and Watershed Modeling Systems Program. He has served as Chief, Branch of Systems Analysis of the Water Resources Division, USGS; Staff Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Water and Science; and Assistant Chief Hydrologist for Research and External Coordination of the USGS. From August 1993 to March 1994, he served as the Acting Director of the USGS. In June 1994, he became Chief Hydrologist of the Water Resources Division. He is a recipient of the Department of the Interior Distinguished Service Award, was conferred the rank of Meritorious Executive by the President of the United States, and was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is a recipient of the Water Management Achievement Award from the Interstate Council of Water Policy. He received his Bachelor's degree in Geology from Earlham College, a Master's degree in Geology from the University of Washington, and Ph.D. in Geography and Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University.

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Seminar speeches given by Robert Hirsch:

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