Marie is a Physical Scientist in the Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center in Menlo Park, CA. She works in the Quaternary Paleoenvironmental Research Laboratory. She focuses on multi-proxy studies of late Pleistocene and Holocene sediment cores. Analysis of these sediments allows reconstruction of the ecological and climate history of the region.
Marie Champagne first became interested in paleoclimate research at UC Berkeley. She worked with Dr. Roger Byrne on many projects studying lake sediment records from North America. Since joining USGS in 2016, she has worked on paleoecological studies as a part of David Wahl’s research project.
Education and Certifications
B.A., Physical Geography, University of California Berkeley, 2014.
Science and Products
Drivers and Impacts of North Pacific Climate Variability
Climate model forecasts indicate an increase in extreme hydrologic events, including floods and droughts, for California and the western U.S. in the future. To better understand what the consequences of this future change in climate may be, USGS scientists are studying the frequency, magnitude, and impacts of past hydroclimate variability and extremes in the region. This project produces well...
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Drivers and Impacts of North Pacific Climate Variability
Climate model forecasts indicate an increase in extreme hydrologic events, including floods and droughts, for California and the western U.S. in the future. To better understand what the consequences of this future change in climate may be, USGS scientists are studying the frequency, magnitude, and impacts of past hydroclimate variability and extremes in the region. This project produces well... - Publications