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Heather R. Best Title: Hydrologist Address: 3400 Shell St., Fairbanks, AK 99701-7245 Phone: (907) 479-5645 x230 Fax: (907) 479-5455 Email: hbest@usgs.gov

Education and/or Training

M.S.	2003	Boise State University, Boise, ID	Geophysics-Hydrology
B.A.	2000	Bradley University, Peoria, IL	Environmental Science
B.S.	2000	Bradley University, Peoria, IL	Geology

Areas of Specialization and/or Research Interests

Not currently involved in research. My thesis research involved using ground-penetration radar (GPR) to look at ice types on arctic rivers for comparison with changes in channel geometry.

Professional Experience

2003	Hydrologist, Eagle Lake Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, Susanville, CA

Professional Activities and/or Memberships

American Water Resources Association--Alaska Section, 2004-present