Publications

Refereed Journal Publications

Published/In Press/Accepted

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, accepted, 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, web release, April 1, 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, accepted, 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

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, in review, 2007.

          In Preparation

Pingel, N., D. Watkins, D. Ford, “Multiple Sources Expected Damage Computations,” J. Water Resources Planning & Mgmt., in preparation, 2008.

Bachmann, N.-J., D.W. Watkins, Jr., and J.S. Gierke. “Monitoring Network Design for Underdrained Low Impact Development Stormwater Management System,” J. Hydrologic Eng., in preparation, 2008.

Ilorme, F., V.W. Griffis, and D.W. Watkins, Jr. “Regional Frequency Analysis of Extreme Precipitation in Haiti,” Journal of Hydrology, in preparation, 2008.

Cowden, J.R, D.W. Watkins Jr., J.R. Mihelcic. “Potential Climate Change Impacts on Domestic Rainwater Harvesting Reliability in West Africa,” Journal of Hydrology, in preparation, 2008.

Wei, W., and D.W. Watkins, Jr. “Data Mining Methods for Seasonal Hydrologic Forecasting,” Environmental Modeling & Software, in preparation, 2008.

Payment, C.L, and D.W. Watkins, Jr. “Critique of the LEED Rating System for Water Management Facilities,” Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy, in preparation, 2008.

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

Watkins, D.W. Jr. “Hydrology and Watershed Issues,” in Field Guide in Environmental Engineering for Development Workers: Water, Sanitation, Indoor Air, eds. J.R. Mihelcic, E.A. Myre, L.M. Fry, B.D. Barkdoll, American Society of Civil Engineers Press, Reston, VA, in press, 2008.

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

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 6^th 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 26^th 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 26^th 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 26^th 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

Watkins, D.W., ed. Operations Management 2000: Proceedings of the 6^th 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