Paul M. Thomas is a hydrologist with the USGS Idaho Water Science Center in Boise.
Paul is involved in a variety of groundwater and surface-water studies throughout Idaho. His primary research interests include basin-wide groundwater-flow modeling and water-quality trend analyses to support water management decisions.
Professional Experience
Hydrologist – USGS: 2022 - Present
Recharge Program Project Manager - Idaho Department of Water Resources (Contractor): 2021 – 2022
Research Hydrogeologist - Idaho Department of Water Resources (Contractor): 2018 – 2021
Senior Scientist – Brown and Caldwell: 2014-2016
Watershed Research Technician - The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel - Patrick Center for Environmental Research: 2009 & 2014
Education and Certifications
M.S. Geology, 2014 – University of Utah
B.S. Environmental Geology, 2011 – Northeastern University