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Mimi Payne

Mimi Payne is a Physical Scientist with the California Water Science Center. Mimi is part of the Watershed Sciences Program.

Professional Experience

  • Physical Scientist, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Sacramento, CA - Jul 2023-Present

  • Hydrologic Technician, USGS, Little Rock, AR - Jan 2022-Jul 2023

Education and Certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, DePaul University, Chicago, IL - 2018

Science and Products

Using Mixed Telemetry Methods to Measure Soil Moisture for Improving Runoff Forecasting in the Sierra Nevada

Using Mixed Telemetry Methods to Measure Soil Moisture for Improving Runoff Forecasting in the Sierra Nevada

Wildfire, drought, and temperature are affecting soil moisture in California’s Sierra Nevada. To better understand this, USGS scientists recently...

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Science and Products

Using Mixed Telemetry Methods to Measure Soil Moisture for Improving Runoff Forecasting in the Sierra Nevada

Using Mixed Telemetry Methods to Measure Soil Moisture for Improving Runoff Forecasting in the Sierra Nevada

Wildfire, drought, and temperature are affecting soil moisture in California’s Sierra Nevada. To better understand this, USGS scientists recently...

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