Jessica Thompson, Hydrologic Technician
Contact Information
U.S. Geological Survey
1289 McD Drive
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 734-2506 ext 236
Fax: (302) 734-2964
Email: jamaurer@usgs.gov
Education
- M.S.
- M.S. in Environmental Science, Wesley College, 2011
- B.S.
- B.S. in Wildlife Ecology & Conservation, University of Delaware, 2009
- A.S.
- A.S. in Emergency Management, Community College of the Air Force, 2006.
Professional Experience
-- 2008 - Present - Hydrologic Technician
-- 2008 - 2011 - Biology Intern
Associations and Memberships
Delaware Beekeeper's Association
Research / Professional Focus / Current Projects
Objective of Masters Research Project: To determine the influence of water quality parameters and nutrient levels on the rates of maximum production and maximum respiration.
Current projects include but are not limited to:
- National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA)
- Invertebrate, algal, fish and habitat sampling in the Potomac River Basin and Delmarva Peninsula Study Units
- Standard Chlorine DE City Superfund Site
- Fate and bioremediation sampling and data collection
- Delaware Real-Time Water Quality
- Monitor and service 6 real-time water quality sites
- Delaware and MD Groundwater Networks
- -Collect, manage and process groundwater data on real-time and discrete water levels for publication in the Annual Data Report
- Ocean City
- Collect, manage and process groundwater data on continuous and discrete water levels along with annual chloride sampling.
Other Information
Hobbies include:
Kayaking, birding and beekeeping
