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.

Patrick Wickham

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

GRA Emerging Groundwater Professional Award, 2025

M&A Adopts Machine Learning to Help Optimize Water Sustainability Projects

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

Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRA), Southern California Branch President

California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists, Subject Matter Expert