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Audrey M. Martinez

Physical Scientist for the Washington Water Science Center

Audrey is a Physical Scientist in the Groundwater Section at the Washington Water Science Center. She recently started with the USGS in 2023 and already has been involved in remote sensing projects, well testing, water use modeling and sediment sampling.  Audrey specializes in hydrogeology and data visualizations including GIS and remote sensing imagery.

Professional Experience

  • Prior to joining the USGS, she worked at the Nez Perce Tribe coordinating RCRA and CERCLA compliance and finds environmental law equally interesting. Audrey has also served in Americorps as a research technician for the Palouse Conservation District installing PALs and flying a UAS to capture riparian erosion. Other research experience includes soil and water phosphorus, exploratory geospatial data analysis, geospatial regression modeling, potential species habitat modeling, and spatial econometrics.

Education and Certifications

  • M.S. 2021. Environmental Science, University of Idaho

  • B.S. 2017. Environmental Science, University of Idaho

  • GIS Certificate 2020

  • Certificate FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Operator 2020