Patrick Wickham, P.G.
Hydrogeologist
Areas of Specialization
3D Groundwater Flow and Transport Models
Groundwater Management
Hydrogeologic Data Visualization and Integration
Managed Aquifer Recharge
Numerical Modeling
Patrick Wickham specializes in groundwater management, modeling, and data analysis. His diverse expertise in hydrogeology, water supply planning, and programming allows him to develop novel approaches to complex water resource challenges. He has made significant contributions to groundwater sustainability planning and implementation across California, with a recent focus on the Central Coast and South Coast regions. Patrick also serves as president of the Southern California GRA Branch and as a subject matter expert for the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
Qualifications
At A Glance
Experience since 2018
M.S., Hydrologic Sciences
University of California, Davis
B.S., Environmental Science
California State University Chico
Publications, Presentations, and Community Involvement
M&A Adopts Machine Learning to Help Optimize Water Sustainability Projects
Development of extraction and detection method for fluridone in water and sediment by HPLC-UV
Machine Learning Guided Optimization (MLGO!), Presentation, 7th Annual Western Groundwater Congress, 2024
Planning and Implementation of Groundwater Management Projects Using C2VSimFG, Corning Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan, Presentation, 4th Annual Western Groundwater Congress, 2021
Impact of Tailings Treatments on Groundwater Nitrate and Metal Concentrations, Presentation, Sierra Fund Conference for Mine Reclamation, 2015
Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRA), Southern California Branch President
California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists, Subject Matter Expert
