Hydrologic technicians during field work maintaining the Detroit Lake water-quality profiler.
Reagan Thomas
Reagan Thomas is a Hydrologic Technician at the Oregon Water Science Center.
Reagan Thomas joined the Oregon Water Science Center as a Hydrologic Field Assistant in 2023 before being hired as a Pathways Recent Graduate Hydrologic Technician in June 2024. He converted to a permanent employee in August 2025.
As a member of the Studies Field Operations Team, he contributes to a variety of projects, including operating and maintaining water-quality monitors in the North Santiam and Tualatin River basins, data collection and sampling for Harmful Algal Bloom (HABs) monitoring and research, post-wildfire research in the North Santiam basin, and as a member of the National Water Quality Network (NWQN).
Professional Experience
Center for Lakes and Reservoirs - Aquatic Invasive Species Field Technician
Institute for Natural Resources - GIS and Biodiversity Data Support Technician
South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve - REU Research Intern
Education and Certifications
Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science with minors in Geography, GIS, and Water Resources
Honors and Awards
Summa Cum Laude, Portland State University
Environmental Science and Management Departmental Honors
Environmental Science and Management Undergraduate Research Excellence Award
Science and Products
Hydrologic technicians during field work maintaining the Detroit Lake water-quality profiler.
Hydrologic technician during field work maintaining the Blue River Lake water-quality profiler.
Hydrologic technician during field work maintaining the Blue River Lake water-quality profiler.
Science and Products
Hydrologic technicians during field work maintaining the Detroit Lake water-quality profiler.
Hydrologic technicians during field work maintaining the Detroit Lake water-quality profiler.
Hydrologic technician during field work maintaining the Blue River Lake water-quality profiler.
Hydrologic technician during field work maintaining the Blue River Lake water-quality profiler.