Publications

Refereed Journal Publications

Published/In Press/Accepted

Yang, X., You, Z., Hiller, J., and Watkins, D. Updating and augmenting weather data for pavement mechanistic-empirical design using ASOS/AWOS database in Michigan. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 1-9, 2016.

de Moraes, M. M., Ribeiro, M. M., Watkins, D. W., Viana, J. H., Figueiredo, L. E., da Silva, G. S., Carneiro, A. C. Integrated economic models to support decisions on water pricing in biofuel production river basins: three case studies from Brazil. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 10(3), 255–269, 2016.

Zhang, F., Johnson, D., Johnson, M., Watkins, D., Froese, R., Wang, J. Decision support system integrating GIS with simulation and optimisation for a biofuel supply chain. Renewable Energy, 85, 740-748, 2016.

Pouryousef, H., Lautala, P., Watkins, D. Development of hybrid optimization of train schedules model for N-track rail corridors. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 67, 169-192, 2016.

Watkins D., de Moraes M., Asbjornsen H., Mayer A., Licata J., Gutierrez J., Pypker T., Molina V., Marques G., Carneiro A., Nuñez H., Önal H., Germano B. Bioenergy Development Policy and Practice Must Recognize Potential Hydrologic Impacts: Lessons from the Americas. Environmental Management, 56(6), 1295-1314, 2015.

LaBeau, M., A.S. Mayer, V.W. Griffis, D.W. Watkins, D. Robertson, R. Gyawali. The importance of considering shifts in seasonal changes in discharges when predicting future phosphorus loads in streams. Biogeochemistry, 126(1-2), 153-172, 2015.

Wang Z., H. Song, D.W. Watkins, K.G. Ong, P. Xue, Q. Yang, and X. Shi. Cyber-Physical Systems for Water Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities. IEEE Communications Magazine, 53(5), 216–222, 2015.

Gyawali R., V.W. Griffis, D.W. Watkins Jr., and N.M. Fennessey. Regional regression models for hydro-climate change impact assessment. Hydrol. Process., 29(8), 1972–1985, doi: 10.1002/hyp.10312, 2015.

Gyawali, R., D.W. Watkins Jr., V.W. Griffis, and B.F. Lofgren. “Energy budget considerations for hydro-climatic impact assessment in Great Lakes watersheds,” Journal of Great Lakes Research, 40(4): 940–948, doi: 10.1016/j.jglr.2014.09.005, 2014.

Mirchi, A., D.W. Watkins Jr., C.J. Huckins, K. Madani, and P. Hjorth. “Water resources management in a homogenizing world: Averting the Growth and Underinvestment trajectory,” Water Resour. Res., 50, doi:10.1002/2013WR015128, 2014.

Ilorme, F., V.W. Griffis, and D.W. Watkins Jr. “Regional Rainfall Frequency and Ungaged Basin Analysis for Flood Risk Assessment in Haiti,” Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, 19(1), 123–132, 2014.

Ray, P.A., D.W. Watkins Jr., R.M. Vogel, and P.H. Kirshen. “A Performance-Based Evaluation of an Improved Robust Optimization Formulation,” Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 140(6), 04014006, doi:10.1061/(ASCE)WR.1943-5452.0000389, 2014.

Lofgren, B.M., A.D. Gronewold, A. Acciaioli, J. Cherry, A. Steiner, and D. Watkins. “Methodological Approaches to Projecting the Hydrologic Impacts of Climate Change,” Earth Interactions, 17, 1–19, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/2013EI000532.1, 2013.

Etkin, D., P. Kirshen, D. Watkins, G. Hoogenboom, M. Roncoli, et al. “Stochastic Programming for Improved Multi-Use Reservoir Operation in Burkina Faso, West Africa,” Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, accepted, doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)WR.1943-5452.0000396, 2013.

Mirchi, A., and D.W. Watkins Jr. “A Systems Approach to Holistic TMDL Policy: The Case of Lake Allegan, Michigan,” Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 139(5), 544–553, doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)WR.1943-5452.0000292, 2013.

Gyawali, R., and D.W. Watkins Jr. “Continuous Hydrologic Modeling of Snow-Affected Watersheds in the Great Lakes Basin Using HEC-HMS,” Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, 18(1), 29–39, doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)HE.1943-5584.0000591, 2013.

Fry, L.M., D.W. Watkins Jr., N. Reents, M.D. Rowe, and J.R. Mihelcic. “Climate Change and Development Impacts on the Sustainability of Spring-fed Water Supply Systems in the Alto Beni Region of Bolivia,” Journal of Hydrology, 468-469: 120-129, 2012.

Mellor, J.E., D.W. Watkins Jr., and J.R. Mihelcic. “Rural Water Usage in East Africa: Does Collection Effort Really Impact Basic Access?” Waterlines, 31(3), July 2012.

Mirchi, A., K. Madani, D.W. Watkins Jr., and S. Ahmad. “Synthesis of System Dynamics Tools for Holistic Conceptualization of Water Resources Problems,” Water Resources Management, 26(9), 2421-2442, doi: 10.1007/s11269-012-0024-2, 2012.

Ghimire, S., D.W. Watkins Jr., and K. Li. “Life Cycle Cost Assessment of a Rain Water Harvesting System for Toilet Flushing,” Water Science and Technology: Water Supply, 12(3): 309–320, doi:10.2166/ws.2011.135, 2012.

Ray, P.A., P.K. Kirshen, and D.W. Watkins Jr. “Stochastic Programming for Staged Climate Change Adaptation Planning for Amman, Jordan,” Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 138(5), 403-411, doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)WR.1943-5452.0000172, 2012.

Hallack-Alegria, M., J. Ramirez-Hernandez, and D.W. Watkins Jr. “ENSO-Conditioned Rainfall Drought Frequency Analysis in Northwest Baja California, Mexico,” International Journal of Climatology, 32(6), 831–842, doi: 10.1002/joc.2310, 2012.

Wei, W., and D.W. Watkins Jr. “Data Mining Methods for Hydroclimatic Forecasting,” Advances in Water Resources, 34: 1390–1400, doi: 10.1016/j.advwatres.2011.08.001, 2011.

Thode, A., K. Landick, K. Paterson, and D. Watkins “Analyzing Methods to Achieve Successful Development,” International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering, 6(1): 95-105, 2011.

Muñoz Hernandez, A., A.S. Mayer, and D.W. Watkins, Jr. “Integrated Hydrologic-Economic-Institutional Model of Environmental Flow Strategies for the Rio Yaqui Basin, Sonora, Mexico,” J. Water Resources Planning & Mgmt., 137(2): 227-237, 2011.

Wei, W., and D.W. Watkins, Jr. “Probabilistic Streamflow Forecasts Based on Hydrologic Persistence and Large-Scale Climate Signals in Central Texas,” Journal of Hydroinformatics, doi:10.2166/hydro.2010.133, 2011.

Fry, L., J. Cowden, D. Watkins, T. Clasen, and J. Mihelcic, “Quantifying Health Improvements from Water Quantity Enhancement: An Engineering Perspective Applied to Rainwater Harvesting in West Africa,” Environmental Science & Technology, 44(24): 9535-9541, 2010.

Rucinski, D.K., D.W. Watkins Jr., M.T. Auer, S.W. Effler, and D.M. O’Donnell. “Accessing Assimilative Capacity through a Dual Discharge Approach: Probabilistic Analysis and Management Application,” Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE, 136(7): 666-673, 2010.

Pingel, N., and D.W. Watkins, Jr., “Multiple Flood Source Expected Annual Damage Computations,” J. Water Resources Planning & Mgmt., 136(3): 319-326, 2010.

Bachmann-LeFevre, N.-J., D.W. Watkins, Jr., J.S. Gierke, and J. Brophy-Price. “Monitoring Network Design for Underdrained Low Impact Development Stormwater Management System,” J. Irrigation and Drainage Engrg., ASCE, 136(5): 333-339, 2010.

Mihelcic, J.R., K.G. Paterson, L.D. Phillips, Q. Zhang, D.W. Watkins, B. Barkdoll, V.J. Fuchs, L.M. Fry, D.R. Hokanson, “Educating Engineers in the Sustainable Futures Model with a Global Perspective,” Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems, 25(4): 255-263, 2008.

Fry, L., D.W. Watkins, Jr., and J.R. Mihelcic. “Water and Non-Water-Related Challenges of Achieving Global Sanitation Coverage,” Environmental Science and Technology, 42(12): 4298-4304, 2008.

Cowden, J.R, D.W. Watkins Jr., J.R. Mihelcic. “Stochastic Rainfall Modeling in West Africa: Parsimonious Approaches for Domestic Rainwater Harvesting Assessment,” Journal of Hydrology, 361: 78-95, 2008.

Rucinski, D.K., M.T. Auer, D.W. Watkins Jr., S.W. Effler, S.M. Doerr, D.M. O’Donnell, and R.K. Gelda. “Accessing Assimilative Capacity: A Dual Discharge Approach,” J. Water Resources Plng. & Mgmt., 133(6), 474-485, 2007.

Hallack-Alegria, M. and D.W. Watkins Jr. “Annual and Warm Season Drought Intensity-Duration-Frequency Analysis for Sonora, Mexico,” Journal of Climate, 20(9): 1897-1909, 2007.

Watkins, D.W. Jr., H. Li, and J.R Cowden. “Adjustment of Radar Precipitation Estimates for Great Lakes Hydrologic Modeling” Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, ASCE, 12(3): 298-305, 2007.

Watkins, D.W. Jr., and D.A. Moser. “Economic-Based Optimization of Panama Canal System Operations,” Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, 132(6): 426-438, 2006.

Mihelcic, J.R., L. Phillips, and D.W. Watkins Jr. “Integrating a Global Perspective into Education and Research: Engineering International Sustainable Development,” Environmental Engineering Science, 23(3): 426-438, 2006.

Fry, L., J.R. Mihelcic, and D.W. Watkins, Jr. “Improving Public Health by Improving Water Supply: Results from Springbox Projects in Cameroon,” Journal of Engineering for Sustainable Development, 1(1): 33-42, 2006.

Kracman, D.R., D.C. McKinney, D.W. Watkins Jr., and L.S. Lasdon. “Stochastic Optimization of the Highland Lakes System in Texas,” Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, 132(2): 62-70, 2006.

Trefry, C.M., D.W. Watkins Jr., and D.L. Johnson. “Regional Rainfall Frequency Analysis for the State of Michigan,” Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, ASCE, 10(6): 437-449, 2005. (J. Hydrologic Engineering Best Paper Award)

Gerold, L.A., and D.W. Watkins Jr. “Short Duration Rainfall Frequency Analysis in Michigan Using Scale-Invariance Assumptions,” Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, ASCE, 10(6): 450-457, 2005.

Watkins, D.W. Jr., G.A. Link, and D.L. Johnson. “Mapping Regional Precipitation Intensity-Duration-Frequency Estimates,” Journal of the American Water Resources Association, 41(1): 157-170, 2005.

Watkins, D.W. Jr., K.W. Kirby, and R.E. Punnett, “Water for the Everglades: The South Florida Systems Analysis Model,” Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, 130(5): 359-366, 2004.

Cai, X., D.C. McKinney, L.S. Lasdon, and D.W. Watkins Jr., “Solving Large Nonconvex Water Resources Management Models Using Generalized Benders Decomposition,” Operations Research, 49(2): 235-245, 2001.

Watkins, D.W. Jr., D.C. McKinney, S. Nielsen, L.S. Lasdon, and Q. Martin, “A Multistage Stochastic Programming Model for Water Supplies from the Highland Lakes,” International Transactions in Operational Research, 7(3): 211-230, 2000.

Needham, J.T, D.W. Watkins Jr., J.R. Lund, and S.K. Nanda, “Linear Programming for Flood Control on the Iowa and Des Moines Rivers,” Journal of Water Resources. Planning and Management, ASCE, 126(3): 118-127, 2000. 

Watkins, D.W. Jr., and D.C. McKinney, “Screening Water Supply Options for the Edwards Aquifer Region in Central Texas,” Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, 125(1): 14-24, 1999. (J. Water Resour. Plng. & Mgmt. Best Practice-Oriented Paper Award)

Chowdhury, J.U., D.W. Watkins Jr., M.R. Rahman, and M.F. Karim, “Models for Cyclone Shelter Planning in Bangladesh,” Water International, IWRA, 23(3): 155-163, 1998. (Honorable Mention, Water International Best Paper Award)

Watkins, D.W. Jr., and D.C. McKinney, “Decomposition Methods for Water Resources Optimization Models with Fixed Costs,” Advances in Water Resources, 21(4), 283-295, 1998.

Watkins, D.W. Jr., and D.C. McKinney, “Finding Robust Solutions to Water Resources Problems,” Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, 123(1): 49-58, 1997.

Watkins, D.W. Jr., D.C. McKinney, D.R. Maidment, and M-D. Lin, “Use of Geographic Information Systems in Ground-Water Flow Modeling,” Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, 122(2): 88-96, 1996.

Makowski, M., L. Somlyódy, and D.W. Watkins Jr., “Multiple Criteria Analysis of Water Quality Management in the Nitra Basin,” Water Resources Bulletin, AWRA, 32(5): 937-951, 1996.

 

In Review

Editorials

Watkins, D., and D. Ford. “The Quentin Martin Award,” Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, 132(2): 61, 2006.

Watkins, D. “Case for Case Studies in Water Resources Planning and Management Education,” Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, 133(2): 93-94, 2007.

Book Chapters

Mirchi, A., Madani, K., Roos, M., Watkins, D.W.. “Climate Change Impacts on California’s Water Resources,” in Drought in Arid and Semi-arid Regions: A Multi-disciplinary and Cross-Country Perspective, ed. K. Schwabe. Springer Publishing, Dordrecht, pp. 301-319, 2013.

Auer, M.T.,  Auer, N.A., Barkdoll, B.B., Bornhorst, T.J., Brooks, C., Dempsey, D., Doskey, P.V., Green, S.A., Hyslop, M.D., Kerfoot, W.K., Mayer, A.S., Perlinger, J.A., Shuchman, R., Urban, N.R. and Watkins, Jr., D.W. The Great Lakes:  Foundations of Physics, Hydrology, Water Chemistry, and Biodiversity.  In, J. Schnoor (ed.), Water Quality and Sustainability, Elsevier Publishers, London, 2012.

Auer, M.T.,  Auer, N.A., Barkdoll, B.B., Bornhorst, T.J., Brooks, C., Dempsey, D., Doskey, P.V., Green, S.A., Hyslop, M.D., Kerfoot, W.K., Mayer, A.S., Perlinger, J.A., Shuchman, R., Urban, N.R. and Watkins, Jr., D.W. The Great Lakes: Nutrients, Sediments, Persistent Pollutants, and Policy Perspectives for a Sustainable Future.  In, J. Schnoor (ed.), Water Quality and Sustainability, Elsevier Publishers, London, 2012.

Mirchi, A., D. Watkins Jr., and K. Madani, “Modeling for Watershed Planning, Management and Decision Making,” in Watersheds: Management, Restoration and Environmental Impact, ed. J.C. Vaughn. Nova Science Publishers, Hauppauge, NY, 2010.

Watkins, D.W. Jr. “Watersheds: Hydrology and Drainage,” in Field Guide to Environmental Engineering for Development Workers: Water, Sanitation, Indoor Air, eds. J.R. Mihelcic, L.M. Fry, E.A. Myre, L. Phillips, B.D. Barkdoll. American Society of Civil Engineers Press, Reston, VA, pp. 176-203, 2009.

Watkins, D.W. Jr., D. Morton, and D.C. McKinney, “Groundwater Pollution Control,” in Applications of Stochastic Programming, eds. S.W. Wallace and W.T. Ziemba. MPS-SIAM Series in Optimization, pp. 409-424, 2005.

Watkins, D.W. Jr., and S.M. O’Connell, “Teleconnections and Disconnections in Central Texas: A Guide for Water Managers,” in Climate Variations, Climate Change and Water Resources Engineering, eds. J. Garbrecht and T. Piechota. ASCE Press, pp. 103-114, 2005.

Refereed Reports

Watkins, D.W. Jr., and D.C. McKinney, “Recent Developments Associated with Decision Support Systems in Water Resources,” Frontiers in Hydrology: U.S. National Contributions in Hydrology 1991-1994, American Geophysical Union, 1995.

Refereed Conference Proceedings

Watkins, D.W. Jr., D.P. Morton, and D.C. McKinney, "Monte Carlo Techniques for Estimating Solution Quality in Stochastic Groundwater Management Models," in Proc. Computational Methods in Water Resources XII, Crete, Greece, 1998. 

Watkins, D.W. Jr., and D.C. McKinney. "Robust Optimization for Incorporating Risk and Uncertainty in the Planning of Sustainable Water Resources Systems," Modelling and Management of Sustainable Basin-Scale Water Resource Systems, IAHS XXI General Assembly of IUGG, Boulder, CO, 1995. 

Non-Refereed Conference Proceedings

Watkins, D.W., K.G. Paterson, and B.D. Barkdoll, “Educating Engineers Through International Community Engagement – What’s It Worth?”, Proc. World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, ASCE, Cincinnati, OH. May 20-24, 2013.

McKenzie, F., B. Barkdoll, and D.W. Watkins Jr., “Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Independencia, Peru,” Proc. World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, ASCE, Cincinnati, OH. May 20-24, 2013.

Kirshen, P., P. Ray, and D. Watkins, “Incorporating Climate Change into Long-Range Water Supply Planning Using Scenario Analysis and Stochastic Programming,” AWRA 2011 Spring Specialty Conference: Managing Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources: Adaptation Issues, Options, and Strategies, Baltimore, Maryland, April 18-20, 2011.

Mayer, A.S., Watkins, Jr., D.W., Mirchi, A.S., Gyawali, R., and Watson, K.A., “Determination of Water Stress Indices as a Function of Ecological Flows,” Proceedings of the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, Albuquerque, New Mexico, pp. 3388-3396, May 2012.

Gyawali, R., Watkins, Jr., D., and Griffis, V., “Climate Downscaling Using Regional Regression and Physically Based Watershed Models.” Proc. World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, Albuquerque, New Mexico. pp. 1806-1815, May 2012.

Mirchi, A. and Watkins, Jr., D.W.  “Integrated Systems Dynamics Model for TMDL Policy Assessment: A Lake Allegan Case Study.” Proc. World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, May 23-26, Palm Springs, CA, pp. 793-802, 2011.

Handler, R., D. Shonnard, R. Miller, D. LaCourt, A. Abramson, D. Watkins, H.C. Peterson, R. Froese, D. Keathley, A. Srivastava, D. Abbas, M. Janowiak, K. Potter-Witter.  “A forest feedstock supply chain analysis for the Frontier Renewable Resources Center of Energy Excellence,” Spring 2010 International Sustainable Chemical Product and Process Engineering Conference, Hangzhou, China. (to appear in Chin. J. Chem. Eng.)

Gywali, R. and D.W. Watkins, Jr., “Surface Water Flow Modeling of Kalamazoo River Basin under Present and Future Conditions,” Proceedings of the 4th Federal Interagency Hydrologic Modeling Conference, Las Vegas, NV, June 27 - July1, 2010.

Fry, L.M., D.W. Watkins, Jr., J.R. Mihelcic, and N. Reents, “Sustainability of Gravity-Fed Water Systems in Alto Beni, Bolivia: Preparing for Change,” World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, ASCE, Providence, R.I., May 16-20, 2010.

Martin, T.M., and D.W. Watkins, Jr., “An Analysis of Household Rainwater Harvesting Systems in Falelima, Samoa,” World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, ASCE, Providence, R.I., May 16-20, 2010.

Ray, P.A., R.M. Vogel, and D.W. Watkins, Jr., “Robust Optimization Using a Variety of Performance Indices,” World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, ASCE, Providence, R.I., May 16-20, 2010.

Mayer, A., Zimmerman, J., Mihelcic, J., Olmstead, S., Watkins, D., and Zhang, Q., "Modeling and analyzing the use, efficiency, value, and governance of water in the Great Lakes region through an integrated approach: Update,” International Association for Great Lakes Research, 52nd Annual Conference, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, May 18-22, 2009.

Wei, W., and D.W. Watkins, Jr. “Probabilistic Streamflow Forecasts Based on Hydrologic Persistence in Central Texas,” World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, ASCE, Kansas City, Missouri, May 17-21, 2009.

Etkin, D., P. Kirshen, D. Watkins, A. Diallo, G. Hoogenboom, M. Roncoli, J. Sanfo, M. Sanon, L. Somé, J. Zoungrana. “Stochastic linear programming for improved reservoir operations for multiple objectives in Burkina Faso, West Africa.” World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, ASCE, Honolulu, Hawaii, May 12-16, 2008.

Watkins, D.W., and V.W. Griffis. “Conditioning Ensemble Streamflow Prediction Forecasts Using Climate Signals in the Midwestern U.S.,” World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, ASCE, Honolulu, Hawaii, May 12-16, 2008.

Watkins, D.W., and W. Wei. “The Value of Seasonal Climate Forecasts and Why Water Managers Don’t Use Them,” World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, ASCE, Honolulu, Hawaii, May 12-16, 2008.

Payment, C.L., and D.W. Watkins, Jr., “Hydrologic Information System for Greenfield Site Development and Management,” Proceedings, World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, ASCE, Tampa, FL, May 2007.

Cowden, J.R, J.R. Mihelcic, and D.W. Watkins, Jr., “Stochastic Rainfall Occurrence Modeling in West Africa,” Proceedings, World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, ASCE, Tampa, FL, May 2007.

Cowden, J.R, J.R. Mihelcic, and D.W. Watkins, Jr., “Climate Change Impacts on Rainwater Harvesting and Health in West Africa Urban Slums,” Proceedings, 3rd International Conference on Climate and Water, Helsinki, Finland, September 2007.

Fry, L.M., J.R. Mihelcic, and D.W. Watkins, Jr., “Meeting the Millennium Development Target for Sanitation: Barriers and Solutions,” Proceedings, 43rd Annual American Water Resources Association Conference, Albuquerque, NM, Nov. 12-15, 2007.

Cowden, J.R., Watkins, D.W., Mihelcic, J.R., & Fry, L.M. “Probabilistic Impact Assessment of Domestic Rainwater Harvesting in Urban Slums: West Africa Case Study.” American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 2007. (abstract only)

Mihelcic, J.R., K.G. Paterson, L.D. Phillips, Q. Zhang, D.W. Watkins, B.D. Barkdoll, V.J. Fuchs, D.R. Hokanson, “Educating Engineers in the Sustainable Futures Model with a Global Perspective,” Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Sustainability Engineering and Science, Auckland, New Zealand, February 20-23, 2007.

Cowden, J.R, D.W. Watkins, Jr., and T.E. Croley II, “Investigating Urban Land Use Effects on Runoff by Using the Distributed Large Basin Runoff Model,” Proceedings, EWRI World Water and Environmental Resources Congress, Omaha, Neb., May 2006.

Cowden, J.R, J.R. Mihelcic, and D.W. Watkins, Jr., “Domestic Rainwater Harvesting Assessment to Improve Water Supply and Health in Africa's Urban Slums,” Proceedings, EWRI World Water and Environmental Resources Congress, Omaha, Neb., May 2006.

Watkins, D.W. Jr., E. Loucks, E. Nzewi, A. Ostfeld, “Case Studies for Environmental and Water Resources Systems Analysis Education,” Proceedings, EWRI World Water and Environmental Resources Congress, Omaha, Neb., May 2006.

Watkins, D.W. Jr., J.R. Mihelcic, L.D. Phillips, and K.G. Paterson, “Contributions and Impacts of International Water Resources Activities at Michigan Tech University,” Proceedings, EWRI World Water and Environmental Resources Congress, Omaha, Neb., May 2006.

Watkins, D.W. Jr., W. Wei, and D.K. Nykanen, “Simple Forecast-Operations Model Using Hydrologic Persistence,” Proceedings, 7th ASCE/EWRI Operations Management Workshop, Sacramento, CA, August 2006.

Paterson, K.G., L.D. Phillips, J.R. Mihelcic, and D.W. Watkins, Jr.  “International Service Engineering Across Academic Borders,” American Society for Engineering Education National Conference, Chicago, IL, June 2006.

Hallack-Alegria, M., and D.W. Watkins, “Drought Frequency Analysis and Prediction for Sonora, Mexico,” Proceedings, EWRI World Water and Environmental Resources Congress, Anchorage, AK, May 2005.

Hokanson, D.R., J.R. Mihelcic, J.W. Sutherland, N.J. Hutzler, D.W. Watkins, J.K. Gershenson, D.J. Michalek, M.H. Durfee, D.R. Shonnard, K.L. Bradof, J.F. Chadde, C.L. Walck, R.A. Harris, K. Choudhury, and G.A. Joshi, “University Education Initiatives in Sustainability,” Proceedings, Engineering Sustainability 2005, Pittsburgh, PA, April 2005.

Watkins, D.W., and W. Wei, “Scenario-Tree Framework for Stream Flow Forecasting and Water Resources Decision Support,” Proceedings, EWRI World Water and Environmental Resources Congress, Salt Lake City, UT, June 2004.

Watkins, D.W., and M. Stevens, “Snowmelt Frequency Analysis and Implications for Drainage Design,” Proceedings, EWRI World Water and Environmental Resources Congress, Salt Lake City, UT, June 2004.

Watkins, D.W., J. McConville, and B. Barkdoll, “Metrics for Sustainable Water Use,” Proceedings, EWRI World Water and Environmental Resources Congress, Salt Lake City, UT, June 2004.

Watkins, D.W., S.M. O’Connell, and W. Wei, “Probabilistic Forecasts Using Climate Information for Water Management in Central Texas,” EWRI World Water and Environmental Resources Congress, Philadelphia, PA, June 2003.

Rucinski, D.K, M.T. Auer, D.W. Watkins, and others, “Management Options Supporting a Dual Discharge Strategy for a Major Municipal Wastewater Effluent,” EWRI World Water and Environmental Resources Congress, Philadelphia, PA, June 2003.

Watkins, D.W., H. Li, and K. Thiemann, “Radar Rainfall Estimates for Great Lakes Hydrologic Models,” EWRI World Water and Environmental Resources Congress, Philadelphia, PA, June 2003.

Arlt, L.A., D. W. Watkins, Jr. “Design Storms for Stormwater Management in Michigan,” Proceedings of the ASCE/EWRI Water Resources Planning and Management Conference, Roanoke, VA, May 2002. 

O’Connell, S., D. W. Watkins, Jr. “Stochastic Streamflow Modeling: Incorporating Teleconnective Patterns in Scenario Generation,” Proceedings of the ASCE/EWRI Water Resources Planning and Management Conference, Roanoke, VA, May 2002.

McKinney, D.C., D. Kracman, L.S. Lasdon, Q. Martin, and D.W. Watkins, “Stochastic Reservoir Optimization for the Highland Lakes of Texas,” Proceedings of the ASCE/EWRI Water Resources Planning and Management Conference, Roanoke, VA, May 2002.

Watkins, D.W., and A.M. Paladino. “Educating Stakeholders for Involvement in Watershed Planning and Management,” Bridging the Gap: Meeting the World’s Environmental and Water Resources Challenges, Proceedings of the ASCE/EWRI World Water and Environmental Resources Congress, Orlando, FL, May 2001.

Trefry, C. M., D. W. Watkins, Jr. “Application of a Partial Duration Series Model for Regional Rainfall Frequency Analysis,” Bridging the Gap: Meeting the World’s Environmental and Water Resources Challenges, Proceedings of the ASCE/EWRI World Water and Environmental Resources Congress, Orlando, FL, May 2001. 

Watkins, D.W. “Scenario-Based Approaches to Flood Control Operations Support,” Proceedings of the 6th Operations Management Workshop, ASCE, in Ft. Collins, CO, June 2000.

Link, G. A., D. W. Watkins, Jr., and D. L. Johnson."Mapping Spatial Variation in Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency Estimates Using a Geographical Information System," Proceedings of the Joint Water Resources Engineering and Water Resources Planning and Management Conference, in Minneapolis, MN, July 2000.

Trefry, C. M., D. W. Watkins, Jr., and D. L. Johnson. “Development of Regional Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency Estimates for the State of Michigan,” Proceedings of the Joint Water Resources Engineering and Water Resources Planning and Management Conference, in Minneapolis, MN, July 2000. 

Watkins, D.W., X. Cai, D.C. McKinney. “A Global Optimum Search Technique for Nonconvex Groundwater Management Problems,” Proceedings of the 26th Annual Water Resources Planning and Management Conference, ASCE, in Tempe, AZ, June 1999. 

Watkins, D.W., D.J. Jones, and D.T. Ford. “Flood Control Optimization Using Mixed-Integer Programming,” Proceedings of the 26th Annual Water Resources Planning and Management Conference, ASCE, in Tempe, AZ, June 1999. 

Watkins, D.W., K.W. Kirby, and R. Punnett. “A Modeler’s Model of South Florida Water Management Alternatives,” Proceedings of the 26th Annual Water Resources Planning and Management Conference, ASCE, Tempe, AZ, June 1999. 

Watkins, D.W. Jr., and D.C. McKinney. “A Water Resources Screening Model for the Edwards Aquifer Region in Texas,” Proc. Specialty Conference on Water Resour. Plan. and Mgt., ASCE, New York, N.Y., 1997.

Watkins, D.W. Jr., and D.C. McKinney. “Comparison of Stochastic Programming and Robust Optimization Models for Groundwater Plume Containment,” Proc. North American Water and Environment Congress, ASCE, New York, N.Y., 1996. 

Watkins, D., D. McKinney, S. Nielsen, L. Lasdon, Q. Martin. “A Scenario-Based Stochastic Programming Model for Water Supplies from the Highland Lakes,” Proc. IFORS 96, Vancouver, BC, July, 1996. 

Watkins, D.W. Jr., and D.C. McKinney. “A Stochastic Multiobjective Planning Model for the Edwards Aquifer Region,” Proc. Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR), Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Aug. 1996. 

Watkins, D.W. Jr., and D.C. McKinney. “Robust Optimization for Groundwater Quality Management Under Uncertainty,” Proc. Specialty Conference on Water Resour. Plan. and Mgmt., ASCE, New York, N.Y., 1995. 

Watkins, D.W. Jr.,and D.C. McKinney, “Robust plume containment system design under uncertainty,” Proc. Specialty Conference on Water Resour. Engr., ASCE, New York, N.Y., 1995. 

Other Publications

You, Z., Yang, X., Hiller, J., Watkins, D., & Dong, J. Improvement of Michigan climatic files in pavement ME design (No. RC-1626), 2015. [Available online at https://trid.trb.org/view.aspx?id=1372768]

Watkins, D.W., ed. Water Resources Systems Analysis through Case Studies, American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA, 170 pp., 2013.

Brown, C., K.M. Baroang, E. Conrad, B. Lyon, D. Watkins, F. Fiondella, Y. Kaheil, A. Robertson, J. Rodriguez, M. Sheremata, and M.N. Ward. Managing Climate Risk in Water Supply Systems. IRI Technical Report 10-15, International Research Institute for Climate and Society, Palisades, NY, 133 pp., 2010. [Available online at http://iri.columbia.edu/publications/id=1048]

Watkins, D.W., ed. Operations Management 2000: Proceedings of the 6th Operations Management Workshop, ASCE, in Ft. Collins, CO, June 2000.

Makowski, M., L. Somlyody and D. Watkins. Multiple Criteria Analysis for Regional Water Quality Management: the Nitra River Case, WP-95-022, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Laxenburg, Austria, 1995.

Berkemer, R., M. Makowski and D. Watkins. A Prototype of a Decision Support System for River Basin Water Quality Management in Central and Eastern Europe, WP-93-049, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Laxenburg, Austria, 1993.

Technical Reports

Needham, J., and D. Watkins. Analysis of Flood Control Operation of the Iowa/Des Moines River Reservoir System Using Linear Programming Techniques, PR-38, US Army Corps of Engineers, Hydrologic Engineering Center, Davis, CA, 1999.

McKinney, D.C., and Watkins, D.W. Jr., Management of The Edwards Aquifer: A Critical Assessment, Technical Report 244, Center for Research in Water Resources, Austin, TX, 1993. 

Oral Presentations

Watkins, D.W. "Stochastic Programming for Flood Control Operations Support," INFORMS Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, November 5-8, 2000.

others

Poster Presentations