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Publications and presentations
Recent LimnoTech newsletters
Advancing Great Lakes Science (Fall 2011)
Water Resources Sustainability (Spring 2011)
Nutrient Issues (Fall 2010)
TMDL Issues (Summer 2009)
Water and Our Changing Climate (Spring 2009)
The Water We Drink (Fall 2008)
LimnoTech at the Forefront (Summer 2008)
Green Infrastructure (Fall 2007)
The Mississippi River (Fall 2006)
Evolution in Stormwater Management (Summer 2006)
LimnoTech at 30 Years (Fall 2005)
Publications & presentations by LimnoTech staff
2012
Nemura, A.D., J.M. Rutyna. “Enforcement: Why You Should Do Your Own Reporting.” Presented at the MWEA Wastewater Administrators’ Conference, Frankenmuth, MI. January 20, 2012. pdf
2011
Arend, K.K., D. Beletsky, J.V. DePinto, S.A. Ludsin, J.J. Roberts, D.K. Rucinski, D. Scavia, D.J. Schwab, and T.O. Höök. Seasonal and interannual effects of hypoxia on fish habitat quality in central Lake Erie. Freshwater Biology, 56:366-383. 2011. pdf
Bierman, Victor J. Jr., A.M. Flynn, S.C. Hinz, C.F. Cerco, T.L. Threadgill. “Modeling Algal Dynamics in the Tidal Fresh Potomac River.” Presented at the Metropolitan Council of Governments, Washington, D.C., July 11, 2011. pdf
Bierman, V.J. Jr., A.M. Flynn, S.C. Hinz, J.V. DePinto, C.F. Cerco, T.L. Threadgill. “Revised Algal Model Calibration for the Potomac River Estuary.” Presented to EPA/Chesapeake Bay Program Modeling Subcommittee, Annapolis, MD. April 5, 2011. pdf
Bradley, P.J. “Storm Water, TMDLs, NPDES, and November Memos.” Presented at the Wet Weather Partnership Annual Conference 2011, Nashville, TN. April 2011. pdf
Bradley, P.J. “Wet Weather NPDES Permitting Strategy: Focus ON SSOs.” Presented at NACWA 2011 Winter Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL. February 3, 2011. pdf
Bradley, P.J. “Wet Weather: USEPA History and NPDES Permitting Strategy.” Presented at IAWA 2011 July Meeting, Utica, IL. July 8, 2011. pdf
Bradley, P. “Wet Weather NPDES Permitting (including SSOs): Case Studies from Around the Country.” Presented at WEFTEC 2011. Los Angeles, CA. October 2011. pdf
Bradley, P. Wet Weather NPDES Permitting Strategy: Focus on SSOs. Virginia AWWA/Virginia WEA Joint Annual Meeting. Virginia Beach, VA. September 27, 2011. pdf
Bradley, P. A look at EPA’s 2010 Stormwater Limits. 13th Annual 3 Rivers Wet Weather Sewer Conference. Monroeville Convention Center, Pennsylvania. October 4, 2011. pdf
Bourne, H.L. “Chesapeake Bay TMDL: Development of a Comprehensive Implementation Program.” Maryland Water Monitoring Council Conference. North Linthicum , MD. December 1, 2011. pdf
Characklis , Gregory, Peter Adriaens, John Braden, Jennifer Davis, Bruce Hamilton, Joseph Hughes, Mitchell Small, John Wolfe. "Increasing the Role of Economics in Environmental Research (or Moving Beyond the Mindset that Economics = Accounting)." Environmental Science & Technology. 2011.
DePinto, J.V., T.J. Dekker, S. Ruberg, M. Colton, D. Schwab, J. Read. “Near-Term Design of the Great Lakes Observing System Enterprise Architecture.” Presented at Coast Zone 2011 Conference. July 2011. pdf
DePinto, J.V., T. Dekker, S. Ruberg, M. Colton, J. Read. “Near-Term Design of the Great Lakes Observing System Enterprise Architecture.” 54th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. Duluth, MN. May 30, 2011. pdf
DePinto, J.V., T. Redder, D. Rucinski, H. Tao, S. Mackey. “Assessing the Ecological Impact of Basin Supplies and Regulation on the Upper Great Lakes System with an Integrated Ecological Response Model (IERM2).” 54th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. Duluth, MN. May 30, 2011. pdf
DePinto, J.V., T.M. Redder, E.M. Verhamme. “Development and Application of an Integrated Modeling Framework (A2EM) to the Lower Maumee River – Lake Erie Western Basin System.” Presented at Coast Zone 2011 Conference. July 2011. pdf
DePinto, J.V., T.M. Redder, E.M. Verhamme, J.O. Grush, R.D. McCulloch. “Development of a Linked Hydrodynamic – Sediment Transport – Water Quality Model for the Lower Maumee River and Western Lake Erie Basin.” Invited presentation at Annual USACE 516e PI meeting. Ann Arbor, MI. May 18, 2011. pdf
Dilks, D. W. “Evolution of U.S. Water Pollution Control.” Invited presentation at University of Michigan 2011 Global Sustainability Conference: Developing Global Sustainability - U.S./China Partnerships, Ann Arbor, MI. May 2011. pdf
Dilks, D.W. and R. Thomas James. “Parameter uncertainty in a highly parameterized model of Lake Okeechobee.” Lake and Reservoir Management. Volume 27, Issue 4, 2011. DOI:10.1080/07438141.2011.632706.
Larson, Wendy. Briefing on Water Stewardship for U.S. Congressional Briefing Series. Sponsored by the International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF). April 2011. website
LimnoTech, Applied Science Associates, Clarkson University, Michigan Tech Research Institute, University of Minnesota – Duluth. Design Report: Near-Term Design of the Great Lakes Observing System Enterprise Architecture. Prepared for NOAA-GLERL, Contract Number: WC133R-10-CN-0350. June 30, 2011. Overview Executive Summary Final Report
Nemura, A.D. “Planning for Nutrient Removal in an Uncertain Future.” Presented at MWEA Process Seminar: Improving Plant Performance with New Technology. East Lansing, MI. November 1, 2011. pdf
Redder, T.M., J.V. DePinto, R.D. McCulloch, J.O. Grush. “Calibration and Application of a Fine-Scale Model to Evaluate Sediment Dynamics in Toledo Harbor and the Western Basin of Lake Erie.” Presented at IAGLR 2011 Conference, Duluth, MN. June 1, 2011. pdf
Reutter, J.M., J. Ciborowski, J.V. DePinto, D. Bade, D. Baker, T.B. Bridgeman, D.A. Culver, S. Davis, E. Dayton, D. Kane, R.W. Mullen, C.M. Pennuto. “Lake Erie Nutrient Loading and Harmful Algal Blooms: Research Findings and Management Implications.” Final Report of the Lake Erie Millennium Network Synthesis Team Ohio Sea Grant College Program, The Ohio State University, Technical Summary Number: OHSU‐TS‐060. June 14, 2011. pdf
Rucinski, D.K., J.V. DePinto, D. Beletsky, D. Scavia. “Application and Comparison of 3D Eutrophication Models for Lake Erie.” 54th Annual Conference on Great Lakes research. Duluth, MN. May 30, 2011. pdf
Vanderploeg, H.A., J.V. DePinto, and T.H. Johengen. “Development of an Ecosystem Management Model for Lake Michigan – Balancing Nearshore Water Quality and Offshore Fisheries Interests in a Dreissenid Dominated Ecosystem.” Presented at Coast Zone 2011 Conference. July 2011. pdf
Vasconcelos, J.G., S.J. Wright, and D.J. Lautenbach.”Modeling Approaches for the Rapid Filling of Closed Conduits with Entrapped Air.” Presented as part of the proceedings of the 2011 World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, Palm Springs, CA. May 2011.
Verhamme, E., J.V. DePinto, T.M. Redder. “Development of a fine-scale ecosystem model of Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron.” 54th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. Duluth, MN. May 30, 2011. pdf
Weintraub, L.H., A.M. Flynn, P. Selvendiran, J. V. DePinto. “Evaluation of Blanchard River Watershed sediment and nutrient loading under baseline and improved management conditions.” 54th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. Duluth, MN. May 30, 2011. pdf
Wolfe, J.W., G. Characklis, P. Adriaens, J. Braden, J. Davis, B. Hamilton, J. Hughes, and M. Small, "Increasing the Role of Economics in Environmental Research (or moving beyond the mindset that Economics = Accounting)." Environmental Science and Technology, 45 (15), pp 6235–6236. 2011. pdf
Wolfe, J.W., N. Barabas, J. Kern, and T. Thornburg. “Evolution of Spatial Mapping of the Lower Fox River, Operable Units 3 &4.” Presented at Battelle Sediments Conference, New Orleans, LA, February 10, 2011. pdf
Wolfe, J.W., T.J. Dekker, T.M. Redder, and E. Hayter. “Preview of Forthcoming Guidance Document: ‘Performing a Sediment Erosion and Deposition Assessment (SEDA) at Superfund Sites’” Presented at the Sediment Management Workgroup Sponsor Forum, Philadelphia, PA. October 6, 2011. pdf
2010
Barabás, N., J.R. Wolfe and J. Kern. “Improvement in Estimated Deposit Boundaries and Depths Using Optimized Infill Sampling of PCB Contaminated Sediments of the Lower Fox River.” Presented at the SETAC North America 31st Annual Meeting, Portland, OR. November 2010. pdf
Barabás, N., J.S. Helfand, J.S. Dunkin, P. Turnham, and J. Griffin. “A tiered approach to fingerprinting dioxins: Distinguishing between an HCP manufacturing source and a barrel reconditioning facility.” Presented at the SETAC North America 31st Annual Meeting, Portland, OR. November 2010. pdf
Bierman, V.J. Jr., A.M. Flynn, S.C. Hinz, J.V. DePinto, C.F. Cerco, T.L. Threadgill. “Revised Algal Speciation Model for the Potomac River Estuary.” Presented at the Chesapeake Modeling Symposium 2010, Annapolis, MD, May 10-11, 2010. pdf
Bradley, P.J. “The Oregon Wet Weather Approach & the Clean Water Act. ”Presented at the 3-Rivers Wet Weather Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. October 13, 2010. pdf
Bradley, P.J. “Watershed based Permitting in San Antonio.” Presented at WEFTEC 2010, New Orleans, LA. October 6, 2010. pdf
Canale, R.P., T.M. Redder; W. Swiecki; and G. Whelan. “Phosphorus Budget and Remediation Plan for Big Platte Lake, Michigan.” ASCE Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management. September/October 2010, Vol. 136, No. 5. pp. 576-586. pdf
Clark, C., B.E. Busiek, P. Adriaens. “Quantifying Thermal Impacts of Green Infrastructure: Review and Gaps.” Presented at WEF 2010 Cities of the Future/Urban River Restoration Conference, Cambridge, MA. March 8, 2010. pdf
DePinto, J.V., E.M. Verhamme. Synthesis of Science and Monitoring in Lake Huron from 2007-2010. LimnoTech report prepared for the Lake Huron Binational Partnership under contract to the International Joint Commission. September 30, 2010. pdf
DePinto, J.V., R.D. McCulloch, T.M. Redder, J.R. Wolfe and T.J. Dekker. “Deposition and Resuspension of Particles and the Associated Chemical Transport across the Sediment-Water Interface.” Chapter 10 in Handbook of Chemical Mass Transport in the Environment, edited by L.J. Thibodeaux and D. Mackay. New York, CRC Press/Taylor and Francis Group. October 2010.
DePinto, J.V., T.M. Redder, H. Tao, C.L. Turner, D.L. Swackhamer, D.L. Carlson. “Development and Application of a Multi-media Screening Model for Chemicals of Emerging Concern in the Great Lakes Basin (GLMOD).” Presented as part of the Atmospheric Toxics Webinar Series, Great Lakes Air Deposition Program. November 30, 2010. pdf
Dilks, D.W. “Multi-Party Negotiations to Resolve Water Quality Issues.” Invited presentation at University of Michigan School of Law, Ann Arbor, MI. November 17, 2010. pdf
Dilks, D.W. “Navigating Clean Water Act Regulations.” Presentation at Nutrient Removal Seminar. Canton, OH. December 9, 2010. pdf
Dittman, J. A., J. B. Shanley, C. T. Driscoll, G. R. Aiken, A. T. Chalmers, J. E. Towse, and P. Selvendiran. "Mercury dynamics in relation to dissolved organic carbon concentration and quality during high flow events in three northeastern U.S. streams." Water Resour. Res., 46, W07522, doi:10.1029/2009WR008351. 2010. pdf
Klaver, P.R. “Modeling Helps Tame Surges in Rapidly Filling Storage Tunnels.” Tunneling & Underground Construction. Vol. 4, No. 1, March 2010. pp. 36-42. pdf
Larson, W.M., B. Richter, S. Birner, and P. Selvendiran. Water Footprint Assessments: Dehydrated Onion Products and Micro-Irrigation Systems. Prepared in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy for Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. and International Finance Corporation. September 2010. pdf
Lastoskie, C. “Putting the Carbon Genie Back in the Bottle: Challenges and Opportunities for Carbon Capture and Storage." LimnoTech project forum. March 31, 2010. pdf
Lastoskie, C. “The Energy-Water Nexus: Climate Change, Energy Production and Water Allocation.” LimnoTech project forum. January 28, 2010. pdf
Lautenbach, D.H., J.K. Marr, P.R. Klaver, J.F. Cassidy, and D. Crawford. “A Tale of Two Capitals: Modeling Helps Designers Manage Strong Surge and Pneumatic Forces in Deep Combined Sewer Storage Tunnels.” North American Tunneling: 2010 Proceedings, edited by L. R. Eckert, M.E. Fowler, M.F. Smithson Jr., and B.F. Townsend. Littleton, CO, Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration. 2010. pp. 483-501. pdf
Nemura, A.D., J. Grush, J.M. Rutyna. “Enforcement: Why You Should Do Your Own Reporting.” Presented at the Joint MI-AWWA/MWEA conference in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. August 12, 2010. pdf
Niu, Hao, C. Clark, M. Connelly, B.E. Busiek, and P. Adriaens. “Quantitative Assessment of Green Roof Benefits for Vancouver.” Presented at Cities Alive: 8th Annual Green Roof and Wall Conference. Vancouver, British Columbia. November 30 to December 3, 2010. pdf
Redder T.M., R.D. McCulloch, J.V. DePinto, J. Grush. “Development of a Sediment Transport Model for Maumee Bay and the Western Lake Erie Basin.” Presented at IAGLR 2010 Conference, Toronto, Ontario. May 2010. pdf
Rucinski, D.K., D. Beletsky, J.V. DePinto, D.J. Schwab, and D. Scavia. “A simple 1-dimensional, climate based dissolved oxygen model for the central basin of Lake Erie.” Journal of Great Lakes Research. 36(3):465-476. 2010. pdf
Schmitt, T.M., M.P. Sullivan, B.E. Busiek. “EPA’s Response to the Current Status of CSO Control Efforts: Development of New Tools and Guidance.” Presented at WEFTEC 2010, October 2010. pdf
Sullivan, M.P., H. Bourne, B.E. Busiek, S.B. Bell. “Green Infrastructure and NPDES Permits: One Step at a Time.” Presented at WEFTEC 2010, October 2010. pdf
Thibodeaux, L.J., J.R. Wolfe, T.J. Dekker. “Advective Porewater Flux and Chemical Transport in Bed Sediment.” Chapter 11 in Handbook of Chemical Mass Transport in the Environment, edited by L.J. Thibodeaux and D. Mackay. New York, CRC Press/Taylor and Francis Group. October 2010.
Towey, T.P., S.C. Chang, A. Demond, D. Wright, N. Barabas, A. Franzblau, D.H. Garabrant, B.W. Gillespie, J. Lepkowski, W. Luksemburg, and P. Adriaens. “Hierarchical Cluster Analysis of Polychlorinated Dioxins and Furans in Michigan, USA, Soils: Evaluation of Industrial and Background Congener Profiles.” Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Vol. 29, No. 1, pp. 64–72, 2010. pdf
Weintraub, L.H., P.E. Moskus, R.S. Wade, J.R. Wolfe. “Evaluating Water Resources Risk in the Context of Historical Trends.” Presented at Energy & Environment Conference and Exposition 2010, Phoenix, AZ. February 3, 2010. pdf
Wolfe, J.R. “Effective Use of Models: Streamlined & Innovative Approaches.” The Alpha and the Omega, U.S. EPA/U.S. ACOE/SMWG, Chicago, Illinois. April 13-14, 2010. pdf
2009
Bierman, V.J. Jr., A.M. Flynn, S.C. Hinz, J.V. DePinto, C.F. Cerco, T.L. Threadgill. “Algal Speciation Model for the Potomac River Estuary.” Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation 20th Biennial Conference, Portland, OR. November 1-5, 2009. pdf
Bierman, V.J. Jr., G.H. Grubbs, K.J. Linn, M. Connor and M.M. Pla. “Dioxin in San Francisco Bay: From a Point Source Problem to an Adaptive Watershed-Based Solution.” Fifth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments. Jacksonville, Florida. February 2-5, 2009. pdf
Bierman, V.J. Jr., S.C. Hinz, D.K. Rucinski, C. Haywood, C. Buchanan, and A. Nagel. “Transport and Fate Model for PCB TMDLs in the Potomac River Estuary”. Presented at TMDL 2009: Combining Science and Management to Restore Impaired Waters. Minneapolis, MN. August 9-12, 2009. pdf
Bradley, P.J. “Addressing Water Quality Standards Compliance in Your Wet Weather Control Program.” Presented at the National Perspectives, Developments, and Advanced Wet Weather Solutions Workshop, Chicago, Illinois. April 22-24, 2009. pdf
Bradley, P.J. “Antidegradation Impacts on Permit Holders.” Presented at WEFTEC 2009, Orlando, FL. October 14, 2009. pdf
Bradley, P.J. “Chesapeake Bay TMDL.” Presented at NACWA 2009 Summer Conference, Milwaukee, WI. July 2009. pdf
Bradley, P. “Chesapeake Bay TMDL.” Presented at SBA Environmental Roundtable Meeting. September 11, 2009. pdf
Busiek, B.E. “Enhanced Green Build‐Out Model: Quantifying Stormwater Management Benefits of Green Infrastructure in the District of Columbia.” Presented at the Anacostia Watershed Restoration Partnership Workshop, Promoting Redevelopment LID in the Anacostia Watershed, March 26, 2009. pdf
Busiek, B.E. “Green Infrastructure Models and Calculators.” EPA Green Infrastructure Webcast Series, April 28, 2009. LinkDePinto, J.V., H.P. Holmberg, T.M. Redder, E.M. Verhamme, W.M. Larson, N.J. Senjem, H. Munir. “Linked Hydrodynamic-Sediment Transport-Water Quality Model For Support Of The Upper Mississippi River – Lake Pepin TMDL.” Presented at TMDL 2009: Combining Science and Management to Restore Impaired Waters. August 2009. pdf
DePinto, J.V. “Nearshore Phosphorus Cycling and Algal Growth in the Western Basin of Lake Erie." Invited talk at the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference, Oregon, OH. March 10-11, 2009. pdf
Dilks, D.W. “Use of Models to Identify Critical Source Areas.” Workshop on Approaches to Identifying Critical Source Areas in the Missisquoi Bay Basin. Burlington, VT. March 12, 2009. pdf
Larson, W.L. and B. Richter. “The Role of ‘Water Offsets’ in Water Stewardship Certification.” Journal of the American Water Works Association. February 2009. pp. 40-44. pdf
Lautenbach, D.J., J. Grush, J.R. Wolfe, P. Klaver, B. Lord, P. Simon, and B. Baker. “Development and Application of a Two-Dimensional Hydrodynamic Model of the Tittabawassee River and Floodplain.” Battelle 2009 Meeting, Jacksonville Florida, February 2009. pdf
O’Banion, R.M., S.B. Bell, J.P. Gibson. “Examining Watershed Control Bacteria Removal Efficiencies in Support of Watershed Plans.” Presented at WEFTEC 2009. October 14, 2009. pdf
Redder, T.M., J.V. DePinto, H. Tao, C.L. Turner, D.L. Swackhamer, D.L. Carlson. “Development and Application of a Multi-media Screening Model for Chemicals of Emerging Concern in the Great Lakes Basin (GLMOD).” Paper presented at the 52nd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, Toledo, OH. May 18-22, 2009. pdf
Selvendiran, P., C.T. Driscoll, M.R. Montesdeoca, H.D. Choi, and T.M. Holsen. “Mercury Dynamics and Transport in Two Adirondack Lakes.” Limnol. Oceanogr., 54(2), 2009. pp. 413–427. pdf
Turner, C.L. “Optimizing Utility Investment in Models—How Their Versatility Can Support CSO Planning in Innovative Ways.” Presented at the Indiana Water Environment Association Annual Conference. November 17, 2009. pdf
Verhamme, E.M.; J.V. DePinto; T.R. Redder. “Development of the Three-Dimensional Advanced Aquatic Ecosystem Model (A2EM-3D) to Address Multiple Stressors in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron.” Presented at the 52nd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. Toledo, OH. May 18-22, 2009. pdf
Weintraub, L.H., A.M. Flynn, S. Skripnik, D.W. Dilks, P.L. Freedman, G. Dennis. “Linkage of River Operations, Watershed, and Water Quality Modeling to Support a Truckee River Third-Party Nutrient TMDL Review and Revision.” Presented at WEFTEC 2009, Orlando, FL. October 12, 2009. pdf
Weintraub, L.H., D. Ceppos, P.L. Freedman, D.W. Dilks, G. Dennis “Third-Party Nutrient TMDL Review and Revision for the Truckee River, Nevada.” Presented at WEF TMDL Conference, Minneapolis, MN. August 10, 2009. pdf
Weintraub, L.H., “Truckee River Water Quality Modeling: Linkage of TROM, WARMF, and TRHSPF.” Presented at the Truckee River Symposium. November 3-5, 2009. pdf
Wolfe, J.R., L.J. Thibodeaux, T.J. Dekker. “Advective Pore Water Flux and Chemical Transport in Bed-Sediment.” Fifth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, Jacksonville, FL. February 4, 2009. pdf
Wolfe, John R., Robert A. Goldstein, John S. Maulbetsch, and Charles R. McGowin. “An Electric Power Industry Perspective on Water Use Efficiency.” Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education 143, December 2009. pp. 30-34. pdf
Wolfe, J.R. and T.J. Dekker. “Understanding the Use of Models in Predicting the Effectiveness of Proposed Remedial Actions at Superfund Sediment Sites.” Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Annual Meetings, New Orleans, LA. November 20, 2009. pdf
2008
Bierman, V.J. Jr., A.M. Flynn, S.C. Hinz and J.V. DePinto. “Algal Speciation Model and Calibration of Potomac Portion of Chesapeake Bay Water Quality Model: Proposed Algal Groups in Revised Algal Speciation Model.” Presented at the Chesapeake Bay Program Modeling Subcommittee Quarterly Review, Annapolis, MD. April 29, 2008. pdf
Bierman, V.J. Jr., S.C. Hinz. "Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia: Landside Nutrient Loads and a Growing Sediment Legacy." Presented at the Gordon Research Conference on Environmental Sciences: Water. Holderness School, Holderness, NH. June 22-27, 2008. pdf
Bierman, V.J., Jr., S.C. Hinz, D. Justić, D. Scavia, J.A. Veil, K. Satterlee III, M.E. Parker and S. Wilson. "Predicted Impacts from Offshore Produced Water Discharges on Hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico." Society of Petroleum Engineers Projects, Facilities & Construction. 3(2):1-10. 2008. pdf
Bierman, V.J., Jr., S.C. Hinz, D.K. Rucinski, Carlton Haywood, Claire Buchanan, Andrea Nagel. "Transport and Fate Model for PCB TMDLs in the Potomac River Estuary." Presented at the Chesapeake Modeling Symposium, Chesapeake Community Modeling Program (CCMP), Annapolis, MD. May 12-14, 2008. pdf
Bierman, V. J. Jr., S.C. Hinz, D.K. Rucinski, Carlton Haywood, Claire Buchanan and Andrea Nagel. “Transport and Fate Model for PCBs in the Potomac River Estuary.” Presented at SETAC North America 29th Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL. November 16-20, 2008. pdf
Bierman, V.J. Jr., S.C. Hinz, J.V. DePinto, and A.M. Flynn. “Algal Speciation Model and Calibration of Potomac Portion of Chesapeake Bay Water Quality Model: Progress Report and Preliminary Data Analysis.” Presented at the Chesapeake Bay Program Modeling Subcommittee Quarterly Review, Annapolis, MD. January 9, 2008. pdf
Bushey, J.T., C.T. Driscoll, M.J. Mitchell, P. Selvendiran, and M.R. Montesdeoca. “Mercury transport in response to storm events from a northern forest landscape.” Hydrol. Process. 22, July 17, 2008. pp. 4813–4826. pdf
DePinto, J.V., H.P. Holmberg, T.M. Redder, E.M. Verhamme, N. Senjem, H. Munir. “Water Quality Model for Support of the Upper Mississippi River – Lake Pepin TMDL: Results of Load Reduction Scenarios.” Minnesota Water Resources Conference, St. Paul, MN. October 27-28, 2008. pdf
DePinto, J.V. "How does Lake Erie process the phosphorus loading it receives, and has the Dreissenid invasion changed things?" Presented to the Lake Erie Phosphorus Task Force, Columbus, OH. October 1, 2008. pdf
DePinto, J.V. “Modeling Frameworks for Environmental Observatories: Data Needs.” Presented at GESI Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, March 17-26, 2008. pdf
DePinto, J.V., E.M. Verhamme, V.J. Bierman Jr., C. Demarchi, C. Stow, J. Dyble, C. He. “Phosphorus Dynamics in the Saginaw Bay Ecosystem.” Presentation to the Phosphorus Committee of the Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative, April 11, 2008. pdf
DePinto, J.V., T.M. Redder, H. Tao, C.L. Turner, D.L. Swackhamer, D.L. Carlson. “Development of a Multi-media Screening Model for Chemicals of Emerging Concern in the Great Lakes Basin (GLMOD).” Presented at SETAC North America 29th Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL. November 16-20, 2008. pdf
DePinto, J.V., H.A. Vanderploeg, and M.T. Auer. “Cladophora and open-water ‘desertification’: Do Dreissenids play a role?” Paper presented at the 51th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, Trent University, Peterborough, ON. May 19-23, 2008. pdf
Dilks, D.W. “Multi-Party Negotiations to Resolve Truckee River Water Quality Issues.” Presented to University of Michigan Law School class on Environmental Alternative Dispute Resolution, Ann Arbor, MI, November 19, 2008. pdf
Dilks, D.W. “Total Maximum Daily Load Determination and Responsibilities.” Presented at Michigan Water Environment Seminar “Communicating Technical Issues,” E. Lansing, MI, October 30, 2008. pdf
Flynn, A.M. "Organic matter and nutrient cycling in a coastal plain estuary: carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus distributions, budgets, and fluxes.” Journal of Coastal Research, Vol. 55(SI), 2008, pp. 76-94. pdf
Flynn, A.M., V.J. Bierman Jr., J.V. DePinto, S.C. Hinz, and R.C. Jones. “Algal Speciation Model and Calibration of Potomac Portion of Chesapeake Bay Water Quality Model: Synthesis of Gunston Cove and Chesapeake Bay Program Algal Speciation Data Analysis.” Presented at the Chesapeake Bay Program Modeling Subcommittee Quarterly Review, Annapolis, MD. September 8, 2008. pdf
Freedman, P.L., Tom Dupuis, H.P. Holmberg, Patricia McGovern, Lori Terry, Margaret Stewart. "Factors for Success in Developing Use Attainability Analysis." Water Practice, Volume 2, Number 1, January 2008.
Freedman, P.L., Leonard Shabman, Kenneth H. Reckhow. "Don't Debate: Adapt." Water Environment & Technology. August 2008. pp. 65-71. pdf
Freedman, P.L., Kenneth H. Reckhow, Leonard Shabman, Jennifer Benjamin, Richard Schwer, Thomas Stiles. "A New Approach to Adaptive Implementation in the TMDL Program." Water Practice, Volume 2, Number 1, January 2008. pdf
Gustavson, Karl, G. Allen Burton, Norman Francingues, Danny Reible, J.R. Wolfe, and Donna Vorhees. forthcoming. "Evaluating the Effectiveness of Contaminated Sediment Dredging." Environmental Science and Technology. July 15, 2008. pdf
Herrema, D.A., R. Galloway. “Developing a Unified Physical Conceptual Site Model Through Multiple Lines of Evidence, Ackermans Creek, East Rutherford, NJ.” Sediment Management Work Group, Fall Sponsor Forum, Houston, Texas. September 28-October 2, 2008. pdf
Herrema, D.A., T.P. Towey, Bunton, J. “Remedy Development for DDT-Impacted Floodplain Sediments” Sediment Management Work Group, 2008 Spring Sponsor Forum, Kalamazoo, Michigan. April 29-May 1, 2008. pdf
Holmberg, H.P., Hafiz Munir, P. Selvendiran, Norman Senjem, E.M. Verhamme. “Development of a Water Quality Model of the Upper Mississippi River: Brainerd to Ford Dam.” Presented at the Minnesota Water Resources Conference, St. Paul, MN, October 27-28, 2008. pdf
Nemura, A.D. "Déjà vu: New Recreational Use Criteria." Panel Presentation with M. Tate and M. Pla. NACWA Summer Conference. Anchorage, AK. Jul. 15-18, 2008. pdf
Nemura, A.D., C.L. Turner, J.P. Gibson, Jr., J. Turner, B. Vatter, D. Zettler, G.M. Grant, S. Fitzgerald, J. Lyons. Chicago, IL. "Implementing a Sewer Overflow Consent Decree through Watershed Management." WEFTEC 2008. Oct. 18-22, 2008.
Ram, Jeffrey L., Brooke Thompson, C.L. Turner, Jordan M. Nechvatal, Harry Sheehan, Janis Bobrin. "Identification of pets and raccoons as sources of bacterial contamination of urban storm sewers using a sequence-based bacterial source tracking method." Water Research, Volume 41, Issue 16, August 2007. pp. 3605-3614.
Redder, T.M. “‘WinModel’ – a Model Integration, Management, and Visualization Toolbox.” Poster presentation at EPA Integrated Modeling Workshop 2008 – Collaborated Approaches to Integrated Modeling: Better Integration for Better Decision Making, Phoenix, AZ. December 10-12, 2008. pdf
Selvendiran, P., C.T. Driscoll, J.T. Bushey, M.R. Montesdeoca. “Wetland influence on mercury fate and transport in a temperate forested watershed.” Environmental Pollution 154, 2008. pp. 46-55. pdf
Selvendiran, P., C. T. Driscoll, M. R. Montesdeoca, and J. T. Bushey. 2008. “Inputs, storage, and transport of total and methyl mercury in two temperate forest wetlands.” J. Geophys. Res., 113, G00C01, doi:10.10/29/2008JG000739. pdf
Turner, C.L.. "The Role of Receiving Water Models in CSO Long-Term Control Plan Decision-Making and Water Quality Standard Revisions." WEFTEC 2008 with C.L. Turner. Chicago, IL. Oct. 18-22, 2008.
Wolfe, J.R. "Can Water Be Allocated Using Price?" Presented at Hydrovision 2008, Sacramento, CA. July 16, 2008. pdf
Wolfe, J.R., P.L. Freedman, M.C. Whiting. "Costlier, scarcer supplies dictate making thermal plants less thirsty." POWER. January 2008. pdf
2007
Atkinson, J.F., J.N. Jensen, and J.V. DePinto. “Implementing a Long Term Plan to Improve Modeling Capabilities for Toxic Chemicals in Lake Ontario: Refinements to LOTOX2 Atmospheric Deposition Processes and Mercury Submodel.” Final Technical Report for EPA Agreement No. x-98269900-0. Submitted to EPA-Region 2, September 2007.
Atkinson, J.F., S. Brown, and J.V. DePinto. “Development and Application of LOTOX3 – A Mass Balance and Bioaccumulation Model for Lake Ontario.” White paper prepared for the Lake Ontario Contaminant Monitoring and Research Workshop, Grand Island, NY, March 27-8, 2007.
Bierman, V.J., Jr., D. Justić, D. Scavia and R. Hetland. Forecasting Hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico: From Lessons Learned to the Next 50 Years. The 2nd National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration, Kansas City, Missouri, April 23-27, 2007.
Bierman, V.J., Jr., J.R. Yagecic, N.S. Suk, S.C. Hinz, T.J. Fikslin and S. Liao. Linkage Between Land-Based Contaminated Sites and an Estuarine TMDL: PCBs in the Delaware River Watershed. The 28th Annual Meeting, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 11-15, 2007. pdf
Bierman, V.J., Jr., S.C. Hinz, D. Justić, D. Scavia, J.A. Veil, K. Satterlee III, M.E. Parker and S. Wilson. Predicted Impacts from Offshore Produced Water Discharges on Hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico. Society of Petroleum Engineers, E&P Environmental and Safety Conference, Galveston, Texas, March 5-7, 2007. pdf
Bierman, V.J., Jr., S.C. Hinz, D. Justić, D. Scavia, J.A. Veil, K. Satterlee III, M.E. Parker and S. Wilson. “Predicted Impacts from Offshore Produced Water Discharges on Hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico.” Accepted for publication in Society of Petroleum Engineers Projects, Facilities & Construction. 2007.
Bierman, V.J., Jr., N.S. Suk, J.R. Yagecic, S.C. Hinz, T.J. Fikslin and S. Liao. Linkage between Land-Based Contaminated Sites and an Estuarine TMDL. Fourth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, Savannah, Georgia, January 22-25, 2007. pdf
Bierman, V.J., Jr., S.C. Hinz and D.K. Rucinski. Potomac PCB TMDL Model: Approach, Progress and Future Possibilities. U.S. EPA Chesapeake Bay Program, Modeling Subcommittee Quarterly Review, Annapolis, Maryland, July 11, 2007.
Bierman, V.J., Jr., S.C. Hinz, D.K. Rucinski, C. Haywood, C. Buchanan and A. Nagel. Transport and Fate Model for PCBs in the Potomac River Estuary. Estuarine Research Federation Annual Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island, November 4-8, 2007. pdf
Busiek, B.E. Development of a Green Build Out Model for Washington, DC: Quantifying Stormwater Benefits of Trees and Greenroofs; Poster Session; WEFTEC 2007; San Diego, CA; October 15, 2007.
Busiek, B.E. “The Green Build-out Model: Quantifying Stormwater Benefits of Trees and Green Roofs in Washington, DC,” Presented at the Fifth Annual International Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference, Awards and Trade Show; Minneapolis, MN; April 30, 2007.
DePinto, J.V. 21st Century Approaches to CSO & Water Quality Restoration. Wet Weather Partnership & NACWA. Chicago, IL. April 26-27, 2007.
DePinto, J.V. 21st Century Future for the Water Professional. NACWA Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH. July 19, 2007.
DePinto, J.V. “Development of a Linked Hydrodynamic-Sediment Transport-Eutrophication Model to Address the Turbidity-Nutrient TMDL in the Upper Mississippi River - Lake Pepin System.” Invited seminar to the Water Resources Science Program, University of Minnesota. February 23, 2007.
DePinto, J.V. “Eutrophication Management in the Great Lakes: From Past Successes to Current Challenges.” Invited presentation to International Joint Commission, Science Advisory Board. Windsor, ON. September 28, 2007.
DePinto, J.V. Source Water Protection Research Planning Workshop. AwwaRF/WERF joint workshop. Denver CO. August 1-2, 2007.
DePinto, J.V. “Water Quality Model for the Support of the Upper Mississippi River – Lake Pepin TMDL: An Update.” Invited presentation at Minnesota Water Resources Conference, Minneapolis, MN. October 23, 2007.
DePinto, J.V., et al. Upper Mississippi River – Lake Pepin Water Quality Model: Development, Provisional Calibration, and Preliminary Application. Prepared for Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, St. Paul, MN. July 2007. pdf
DePinto, J.V., D.L. Swackhamer, T.M. Redder, C. Turner, D.L. Carlson, W.M. Larson. "Development of a multi-media model for screening emerging chemicals in the Great Lakes basin." Proceedings of AWRA Summer Specialty Conference entitled “Emerging Contaminants of Concern in the Environment: Issues, Investigations, and Solutions.” Vail, CO. June 25-27, 2007.
DePinto, J.V., D.L. Swackhamer, T.M. Redder, C.M. Turner, D.L. Carlson, W.M. Larson. “Development of a multi-media model for screening emerging chemicals in the Great Lakes basin.” Extended abstract for AWRA Summer Specialty Conference entitled “Emerging Contaminants of Concern in the Environment: Issues, Investigations, and Solutions.” Vail, CO. June 25-27, 2007.
DePinto, J.V. and R.G. Kreis. “Mass Balance Models of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, Toxic Chemicals (PBTs) in the Great Lakes: Application to Lake Ontario.” Invited talk at 233rd ACS National Meeting, session entitled: Great Lakes Research: Environmental Issues for a Freshwater Ecosystem. Chicago, IL. March 28, 2007.
DePinto, J.V., S. Chapra, D.C.L. Lam, D. Rockwell. “Eutrophication Management in the Great Lakes: Summary of Status and Recommendations.” Paper presented at the 50th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, Pennsylvania State University. May 28-June 1, 2007.
DePinto, J.V., S. Chapra, V.J. Bierman, Jr. “Eutrophication Management in the Great Lakes: Models Were Successful in Establishing Target Phosphorus Loads.” Paper presented at the 50th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, Pennsylvania State. May 28-June 1, 2007.
DePinto, J.V., T. Dupuis, P. McGovern, L. Terry, and M. Stewart. 2007. Factors for Success In Developing Use Attainability Analysis. WEF TMDL Specialty Conference Session 3B, Bellevue, WA, June 24, 2007.
DePinto, J.V., T.M. Redder, C.L. Turner, W.M. Larson, D.L. Swackhamer, D.L. Carlson. “Development of a Great Lakes Basin Multi-media Screening Model for Emerging Chemicals (GLMOD).” Paper presented at the 50th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, Pennsylvania State University. May 28-June 1, 2007.
DePinto, J.V., T.M. Redder, C.L. Turner, W.M. Larson, D.L. Swackhamer, D.L. Carlson. “Development of a Multi-media Model for Screening Emerging Chemicals in the Great Lakes (GLMOD).” Invited presentation at U.S. EPA Workshop on “Building an Integrated Surveillance System for Emerging Chemicals in the Great Lakes and Nationwide.”Chicago, IL. July 16-18, 2007.
DePinto, J.V., T.M.Redder, W.M. Larson, H.P. Holmberg, N. Senjem, H. Munir, J. Sullivan. “Linking Submersed Aquatic Vegetation Restoration to a TMDL for the Upper Mississippi River – Lake Pepin System.” Presentation at the 2nd National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration, Kansas City, MO. April 23-27, 2007.
Dilks, D.W.. “Anacostia Example: Conversion of an Existing ‘Long Term’ TMDL into a Daily TMDL.” Presented at EPA’s Joint Monitoring and 303(d) Program National Training Workshop. Washington, D.C. March 14, 2007.Dilks, D.W.. “Linking Targets and Sources.” Presented at WEF Nutrient TMDL Development Workshop. Alexandria, VA. September 4, 2007. Also presented at WEF Nutrient TMDL Development Workshop. TMDL 2007 Pre-Conference Workshop. Bellevue, WA. June 23, 2007.
Dilks, D.W.. “Wastewater Discharge Issues.” Presented at Water Law Seminar. Grand Rapids, MI. February 27, 2007.
Flynn, A.M. Nutrient cycling in a coastal plain estuary: Carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus distributions, fluxes and budgets. Journal of Coastal Research, (submitted). 2007.
Freedman, P.L. “21st Century Approaches to CSO & Water Quality Restoration.” Presented at Wet Weather Partnership & NACWA. Chicago, IL. April 26-27, 2007. pdf
Freedman, P.L. “21st Century Future for the Water Professional.” Presented at NACWA Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH. July 19, 2007. pdf
Freedman, P.L. “An Energy/Water Sustainability Research Program for the Electric Power Industry.” EPRI Project 062994, May 2007.
Freedman, P.L. Groundwater Sustainability Expert Workshop. Michigan Groundwater Conservation Advisory Council and Grand Valley State University. Grand Rapids, MI. March 26, 2007.
Freedman, P.L. National TMDL Program: Status and Future Directions, Hawaii TMDL Conference October 2007.
Freedman, P.L. “New Approaches to Water Quality Restoration.” Presented at Clean Water, Clean Lakes. Milwaukee, WI. April 24, 2007.
Freedman, P.L. Practical Guidance for Navigating the UAA Process, an Overview, TMDL Sciences 2007 Conference, Workshop Presenter, Bellevue, WA, June 24, 2007.
Freedman, P.L. “Source Water Protection Research Planning Workshop.” Presented at AwwaRF/WERF Joint Workshop. Denver CO. August 1-2, 2007.
Freedman, P.L. Sustainable Water Resources Roundtable. Sustainable Water Resources Roundtable Workshop. Washington, D.C. January 25, 2007.
Freedman, P.L. “Watershed Implementation Strategies. Emerging Policies and Programs.” Presented at Clean Water, Clean Lakes. Milwaukee, WI. April 24, 2007. pdf
Freedman, P.L., J. A. Eger, J. P. Gibson Jr., N. Clements, A. D. Nemura. “The Role of Adaptive Watershed Management Concepts in Wet Weather Consent Decrees.” Presented at Water Environment Federation Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference. San Diego, CA. October 2007. pdf
Freedman, P.L., J.R. Wolfe. “Thermal Electric Power Plant Water Uses; Improvements Promote Sustainability and Increase Profits.” Presented at Canadian/US Water Policy Workshop, Washington, D.C. October 2, 2007.
Freedman, P.L., L. Shabman, K. Reckhow, M. Beck, J. Benaman, S. Chapra, M. Nellor, J. Rudek, D. Schwer, T. Stiles, and C. Stow. Adaptive Implementation of Water Quality Improvement Plans: Opportunities and Challenges. Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences. 2007.
Freedman, P.L., Tom Dupuis. Factors for Success in Developing Use Attainability Analyses. Water Environment Research Foundation 04-WEM-1, 2007. pdf
Freedman, P.L., T. Dupuis, P. McGovern, L. Terry, and M. Stewart. “Factors for Success in Developing Use Attainability Analysis.” Presented at WEF TMDL Specialty Conference Session 3B, Bellevue, WA, June 24, 2007.
Freedman, Paul, V.J. Bierman Jr. and J.V. DePinto. Hard Lessons, Simple Truths. Water Environment & Technology, Vol. 19(6). 2007. pdf
Gao, Y., M. Kennish, A.M. Flynn. Atmospheric Deposition of Nitrogen to New Jersey Coastal Waters and Its Implication for Nutrient Enrichment and Biotic Impacts. Ecological Applications, Vol. 17 (Supplement 5), 2007. pp. S31-S41.
Graff, C.D., N. Barabas, D.A. Herrema, T.J. Dekker, R. Galloway. Forensic analysis of PCB fingerprinting in sediments using congener data and multiple statistical evaluation methods. Soils, Sediments, and Water. Amherst, MA. 2007.
Justić, D., V.J. Bierman, Jr., D. Scavia and R. Hetland. Forecasting Gulf’s Hypoxia: The Next 50 Years? Estuaries and Coasts. 30(5):791-801. 2007. pdf
Klaver. P.R. Disinfecting Peak Wet Weather Flows: Maximizing the Effectiveness of Biological Processes. Poster (and alternate paper) presented at WEF Disinfection 2007 Current Practice and Future Trends in Disinfection: Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Water Reuse and Biosolids, Pittsburgh, PA, February 4-7, 2007.
Kreis, R.G., Jr. and J.V. DePinto. “Contaminant Mass Balance Modeling Applications in the Great Lakes: Lower Fox river/Green Bay and Lake Michigan.” Invited talk at 233rd ACS National Meeting, session entitled: Great Lakes Research: Environmental Issues for a Freshwater Ecosystem, Chicago, IL. March 28, 2007.
Moskus, P.E. "Phosphorus Loading Model for Lake Bellaire, Clam Lake and Torch Lake Watersheds. Presented at Michigan Lake and Stream Association Conference. Boyne Mountain, Michigan. April 20-22, 2007.
Nemura, A.D. 21st Century Future for the Water Professional. NACWA Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH. July 19, 2007.
Nemura, A.D. Source Water Protection Research Planning Workshop. AwwaRF/WERF joint workshop. Denver CO. August 1-2, 2007.
Nemura, A.D. Use Attainability Analysis (UAA) as a Tool to Meet Clean Water Act Requirements. Panel on UAAs with F.P. Andes, J.Perras, and J. Rexhausen. Indiana Water Environment Association Government Affairs Committee CSO Workshop. Indianapolis, IN. Aug. 15, 2007.
Nemura, A.D., F.P. Andes and L.H. Weintraub. How to Address Daily Load Issues in TMDLs. Barnes & Thornburg Clean Water Workshop. Chicago, IL. Sep. 26-28, 2007.
Nemura, A.D., J.A. Eger, J.P. Gibson Jr., N. Clements,. The Role of Adaptive Watershed Management Concepts in Wet Weather Consent Decrees. Water Environment Federation Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference. San Diego, CA. October 2007.
Nemura, A.D., J.P. Gibson, Jr., T.A.D. Slawecki, and D.K. Rucinski. A Spatial Tool for Watershed Characterization and Assessment in Northern Kentucky. WEFTEC 2007. San Diego, CA. Scheduled for Oct. 13-17, 2007.
Nemura, A.D., J.V. DePinto. 21st Century Approaches to CSO & Water Quality Restoration. Wet Weather Partnership & NACWA. Chicago, IL. April 26-27, 2007.
Nemura, A.D., T. Dupuis, P. McGovern, L. Terry, and M. Stewart. Factors for Success In Developing Use Attainability Analysis. WEF TMDL Specialty Conference Session 3B, Bellevue, WA, June 24, 2007.
Rucinski, D.K., D. Beletsky, J.V. Depinto, D.J. Schwab, D. Scavia. A Climate-Driven Dissolved Oxygen Model for the Central Basin of Lake Erie. International Associated for Great Lakes Research Conference, University Park, PA. June 1, 2007.
Rucinski, D.K., D. Beletsky, J.V. DePinto, D. Schwab, and D. Scavia. “A Climate-Driven Dissolved Oxygen Model for the Central Basin of Lake Erie.” Paper presented at the 50th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, Pennsylvania State University. May 28-June 1, 2007.
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 Through A Dual Discharge Approach. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, Vol. 133(6):474-485. 2007.
Schmitt, T.M. “Keeping Water Out”: A Simple, Innovative Tool to Evaluate Management Scenarios for Reducing Flows to Sewer Systems." Presented at workshop on Managing Water Quantity for Water Quality Benefits at WEFTEC 2007, San Diego, CA, October 2007. pdf
Verhamme, E.M. and M.T. Auer. "Comparison of Carbon Flux and Indicators of Bioavailability at Nearshore and Offshore Locations in Lake Superior, USA." Presented at the 30th Congress of the International Society of Limnology. Montreal, Quebec. August 12-18, 2007.
Wolfe, J.R. Dredging at Superfund Megasites: Assessing the Effectiveness. National Research Council of the National Academies, as Member of NRC Committee on Sediment Dredging at Superfund Megasites, June 2007.
Wolfe, J.R. “Electric Power and Water Resource Sustainability.” Presented at the First Western Forum and Energy and Water Sustainability, Santa Barbara, CA, March 23, 2007.
Wolfe, J.R. Methodologies for Cross-Pollutant Trading, Electric Power Research Institute Water & Ecosystems Area Council Meeting, Cleveland, OH, September 25, 2007.
Wolfe, J.R. Program on Technology Innovation: An Energy/Water Sustainability Research Program for the Electric Power Industry. EPRI, Palo Alto CA: 2007. 1015371.
Wolfe, J.R. Thermal Electric Power Plant Water Uses; Improvements Promote Sustainability and Increase Profits. Canadian/US Water Policy Workshop, Washington, D.C. October 2, 2007.
Wolfe, J.R. Cyndee Gruden, R.D. McCulloch, T.P. Towey, and P. Adriaens. Hydrogen-Based Activity Enhancement in Sediment Cultures and Intact Sediments. Environmental Engineering Science 24:5. 2007.
2006
Beletsky, D., Schwab, D.J., DePinto, J.V., and Dolan, D.M. “Hydrodynamic and Phosphorus Transport in Lake Erie.” Paper presented at Lake Erie Millennium Network Conference, Windsor, ON. February 28, 2006.
Bell, S.B. “Evaluating the Potential of Wetland Restoration as a Method of Improving Water Quality in Eutrophic Lakes.” Presented at the Association of State Wetland Managers Conference, Traverse City, Michigan. August 2006.
Bell, S.B. “Evaluation of Assimilative Capacity For Developing Water Quality-Based Effluent Limits For Petroleum Refinery Discharges.” In Publication by the American Petroleum Institute. 2006.
Bell, S.B. Inventorying Sreambank Erosion Conditions: The Rouge Main 1-2 Project. Pipeline (Journal of the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners). v15 n1. First Quarter, 2006.
Bell, S.B. “Urban Stream Restoration: Challenges and Strategies.” Presented at the North Carolina Stream Restoration Institute Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina, October 2006.
Bell, S.B. Where Do We Put It? Challenges and Strategies for Finding Sites for BMP Implementation and Retrofits. Watershed and Wet Weather Bulletin of the Water Environment Federation. March/April 2006.
Bierman, V.J., Jr., D. Scavia, D. Justić and S.C. Hinz. 2006. Large-Scale Hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico: History, Nutrient Load Reduction Goals, and Significance of Produced Water Discharges. Texas Water 2006, Austin, Texas, April 4-7, 2006.
DePinto, J.V. “Can Models Better Support Great Lakes Management?” Paper presented at the 49th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON. May 22-26, 2006.
DePinto, J.V. “Ecosystem Forecasting in GLOS.” Invited presentation at First Annual Meeting of the Great Lakes Observing System. Ann Arbor, MI. June 19-20, 2006.
DePinto, J.V. “Modeling the Lake Ontario Ecosystem: A Proposal.” Invited talk at the Lake Ontario 2008 Intensive Monitoring Workshop, Kingston, ON. October 23-24, 2006.
DePinto, J.V. “The History of Modeling in Support of Great Lakes Management.” Invited talk at the Water Quality Engineering Symposium in Honor of Professor James K. Edzwald, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA. September 22, 2006.
DePinto, J.V. “The Use of Models to Support Management Decisions in the Great Lakes.” Invited seminar at 2006 Stone Lab Lecture Series, Stone Lab, Gibraltar Island, Lake Erie. July 6, 2006.
DePinto, J.V. and D.W. Dilks. “TMDL Water Quality Modeling for PBTs.” Presentation at Seminar entitled: Managing Liabilities for Persistent Bioaccumulative and Toxic Chemicals (PBTs) in Sediments and Surface Waters, hosted by Malcom Pirnie, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, and Limno-Tech, Inc. Chicago, IL. September 13-14,2006.
DePinto, J.V., P.L. Freedman, V.J. Bierman, Jr. “Restoring Water Quality in Large Aquatic Ecosystems: Hard Lessons, Simple Truths.” Paper presented at Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Conference, Lake Buena Vista, FL. June 5-9, 2006.
DePinto, J.V., J. Kaur, V.J. Bierman, Jr. “Aquatic Ecosystem Models for Indentifying Multi-Stressor Interactions” Paper presented at the 49th Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON. May 22-26, 2006.
DePinto, J.V. and T.J. Stewart. “Modeling the Lake Ontario Ecosystem: Next Steps.” White paper prepared for the Lake Ontario 2008 Intensive Monitoring Workshop, Kingston, ON. October 23-24, 2006.
Dilks, D.W. Total Maximum Daily Load Regulation. Michigan Water Law Seminar. Grand Rapids, MI. February 21, 2006.
Dunkin, J.S. “Hydrogeological Investigations of a Glacial Outwash Plain to Locate An Alternative Municipal Water Supply for a Village in Northwestern Ohio.” Presentation at NGWA Summit, San Antonio, TX. April 25, 2006.
Freedman, P.L.Duke University and Resources for the Future, NRC/NAS Expert Panel follow-on to “Use of Adaptive Management in TMDL’s.” 2004-2006.
Freedman, P.L. “Future Improvements to the TMDL Program: UAA & Adaptive Management.” Faculty Member – Speaker, Clean Water in the Midwest. Law Seminars International. Chicago, IL. September 13, 2006.
Freedman, P.L. Model Evaluation of Management Options for Improving Truckee River Dissolved Oxygen. Nevada Water Environment Association Annual Conference, Reno, NV, March 23, 2006. San Antonio, TX. April 25, 2006.
Freedman, P.L. The Future of the TMDL Program: New Developments & Research Needs. Speaker, Electrical Power Research Institute (EPRI), Clean Water Act Workshop. Bar Harbor, ME, June 2006.
Freedman, P.L., Jennifer Benaman. “Adaptive Implementation for Improved Water Quality Management: When Does it Make Sense? A Follow Up to the 2001 National Research Council TMDL Report” AWRA Adaptive Management of Water Resources, Missoula, MT, June 27, 2006.
Freedman, P.L., W.M. Larson, J. Rosen and J. Sobrinho. The Need for Involvement by Drinking Water Utilities in the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Process. Watershed & Wet Weather Technical Bulletin. Water Environment Federation. Sept./Oct. 2006.
Herrema, D.A. Presenter: Water Quality and Stormwater Detention, Watershed Technical Committee Meeting, Macatawa Area Coordinating Council, Holland, Michigan, April 11, 2006.
Holmberg, H.P., J.V. DePinto, M. Green, W.M. Larson, T.M. Redder, N. Senjum, and H. Munir. The Lake Pepin TMDL Water Quality Modeling Project. Minnesota Water 2006 and Annual Water Resources Joint Conference, Brooklyn Center, MN. October 24-25, 2006.
Holmberg, H.P., R.D. McCulloch, T.M. Redder, C.L. Turner, and J. Mellem. Understanding Wet Weather Impacts on Water Quality: Kansas City, Missouri. ASCE EWRI World Environmental and Water Resources Conference, Omaha, NE. May 25, 2006.
Justić, D., V.J. Bierman, Jr., D. Scavia and R. Hetland. Forecasting Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia: The Next 50 Years? Hypoxia in the Northern Gulf of Mexico: Assessing the State of the Science, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 25-27, 2006.
Kaur, J., G. Jaligama, J.F. Atkinson, J.V. DePinto, A.D. Nemura. Modeling Dissolved Oxygen in a Dredged Lake Erie Tributary. Journal of Great Lakes Research. 32:62-82. pdf
McCone, M., T.A. Endreny, J. Atkinson, J.V. DePinto, and J. Manno. Role of International Policy and Science in Addressing Great Lakes Management and Lake Erie Eutrophication, in Hydrology and Water Law – Bridging the Gap, Edited by J. S. Wallace and P. Wouters, Title in the Water Law and Policy Series, Edited by P. Wouters and S. Vinogradov, International Water Association Publishing, London UK, pp. 78-107. 2006.
Nemura, A.D. Challenges Associated with Watershed Management for Bacteria. NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Seminar, Ann Arbor, MI. Mar. 17, 2006.
Nemura, A.D., J.V. DePinto and V.J. Bierman. Challenges Associated with Developing Nutrient and Sediment TMDLs for Impoundments in the Southeastern United States. NALMS: 15th Annual Southeastern Lake and Watershed Management Conference. Columbus, GA. Mar. 8-11, 2006.
Nemura, A.D., E. Powers. Maximum Extent Practicable Meets TMDL for Municipal Stormwater Permits: Which Will Prevail? StormCon 2006. Denver, CO. Jul. 24-27, 2006.
Nemura, A.D. The Link between Appropriate Water Quality Standards and Reasonable Total Maximum Daily Loads. Indiana Water Environment Association. Indianapolis, IN. Nov. 13-15, 2006.
Nemura, A.D. and Carol Newhouse. Spatial Data Analysis for Developing Lake Nutrient Standards for the State of Indiana. 26th International Symposium, North American Lake Management Association (NALMS). Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Indianapolis, IN. Nov. 8-10, 2006.
Nemura, A.D., J.V. DePinto, E.M. Verhamme. “Challenges Associated with Developing Nutrient and Sediment TMDLs for Impoundments in the Southeastern United States.” Paper presented at the 15th Annual Southeastern Lake and Watershed Management Conference, Columbus, GA. March 9, 2006.
Sweet, K.A. Lessons Learned from Toledo’s MS4 Audit. StormCon, Denver, Colorado. July 2006.
Turner, C.L., J. Bobrin. “The Application of Bacteria Source Tracking Methods in a Municipal Storm Sewer System to Support TMDL Implementation,” StormCon 2006 Conference Proceedings. July 2006.
Verhamme, E.M., DePinto, J.D., Larson, W., Flynn, A.M. The True Cost of Aquatic Nuisance Species in Freshwaters: A Literature Review. International Association of Great Lakes Research, 49th Annual Conference. Windsor, Ontario. May 2006.
Wheeler, James F., Kevin DeBell, and T.M. Schmitt. If the Grids Go Down. Water Environment and Technology. August 2006.
Wolfe, J.R. Water Resources Sustainability: Economic and Business Issues, Electric Power Research Institute Environment Sector and Area Council Advisory Meetings, Multimedia Workshop, Atlanta, GA, September 25, 2006 and at Western Fuels Conference, Denver, CO, October 25, 2006.
Wolfe, J.R. Water Resources Sustainability Workshop, Electric Power Research Institute Water and Ecosystems Advisory Council Meetings, Bar Harbor, ME, June 20, 2006
2005
Barabas, N., Dekker, T.J., and DePinto, J.V. The relative impact of sediment-water mass transfer processes on contaminant fluxes and remediation uncertainties. Paper presented at 48th Annual Conference of International Association of Great Lakes Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. May 23-27, 2005.
Bell, S.B. “Identifying and Prioritizing Water Resource Improvement Projects: Challenges, Tools and Strategies.” Presented at the Michigan Association of Counties Summer Conference, August 2005.
Bell, S.B. “Large Scale Groundwater Withdrawals in the Great Lakes – Is There a Need for Regulation…or is Something Else Needed?” Presented at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Environmental Issues Forum. 2005.
Bierman, V.J., Jr., D. Scavia and D. Justić. Large-Scale Hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico: When Did It Begin? How Much Nitrogen Reduction is Needed? Mississippi River Basin Nutrients Science Workshop, St. Louis, Missouri, October 4-6, 2005.
Bierman, V.J., Jr., J. Kaur, J.V. DePinto, T.J. Feist and D.W. Dilks. Modeling the Role of Zebra Mussels in the Proliferation of Blue-green Algae in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron. Journal of Great Lakes Research. 31(1):32-55. 2005. pdf
Bierman, V.J., Jr. and R.T. James. Lake Okeechobee Water Quality Modeling: Nutrient Budgets, Sediment-Water Interactions, and Phosphorus Load Reductions. 14th Annual Southeastern Lakes Management Conference, Asheville, North Carolina. April 14, 2005.
Bierman, V.J., Jr., S.C. Hinz, N.S. Suk, S. Liao, J.R. Yagecic and T.J. Fikslin. Dynamics of PCBs and Organic Carbon in the Delaware River Estuary. SETAC North America, 26th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland, November 13-17, 2005.
Bierman, V.J., Jr., S.C. Hinz, N.S. Suk, S. Liao, J.R. Yagecic and T.J. Fikslin. Dynamics of PCBs in the Delaware River Estuary: Existing Conditions and Loading Reductions Required for Achievement of Water Quality Standards. TMDL 2005, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 26-29, 2005.
Bradley, P.J., Betsy (CPE) Valente, M.P. Sullivan, and Jennifer Molloy. Watershed-Based NPDES Permitting with a Focus on Wet Weather Integration. WEF TMDL Conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. June 26-29, 2005.
Chernikoff, Rochelle, and T.M. Schmitt. Bridging the Security Gap. Water Environment and Technology, February 2005.
Dekker, T.J., J.S. Helfand, T.M. Redder, and D.J. Lautenbach, Forecasting Short- and Long-Term Remedy Effectiveness within an Uncertainty Context. SETAC 26th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD. November 2005.
Dekker, T.J., J.V. DePinto, N. Barabas, Sediment and Floodplain Remediation: Methods and Tools for Site Characterization. Batelle 3rd International Conference on Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, LA. February 2005.
DePinto, J.V. “Chemical Integrity of Naturally Occurring Substances in the Great Lakes. Invited plenary presentation at the Pre-SOLEC Workshop on Chemical Integrity in the Great Lakes, Windsor, ON. November 29-30, 2005.
DePinto, J.V. “Models Support Management Decisions in the Great Lakes.” Invited seminar at SUNY-ESF, Syracuse, NY. November 7, 2005.
DePinto, J.V.. The role of modeling in Lake Erie eutrophication management. Invited presentation at conference entitled “Large Lake Ecosystem: Balancing Human Needs and Ecosystem Services.” Kent State University Water Resources Research Institute, Kent, OH. April 26, 2005.
DePinto, J.V., J. Kaur, and V.J. Bierman, Jr. The impact of nutrient recycling on the re-emergence of blue-green algae in Saginaw Bay. Paper presented at 48th Annual Conference of International Association of Great Lakes Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. May 23-27, 2005.
Erickson, M.J, Turner, C.L., Thibodeaux, L.J. Field Observation and Modeling of Dissolved Fraction Sediment-Water Exchange Coefficients for PCBs in the Hudson River. Environmental Science and Technology. January 2005.
Flynn, A.M. Presenter, “Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus Cycling in the Mullica River-Great Bay Estuary, New Jersey.” IMCS Thesis Defense. 2005.
Freedman, P.L. The Need for Involvement by the Drinking Water Utilities in the TMDL Process, Philadelphia, PA. WEF TMDL, June 27-29, 2005.
Freedman, P.L. “Truckee River HSPF Model, History, Calibration, and Application.” AWRA 2005 Annual Conference. Seattle WA, November 7-10, 2005.
Freedman, P.L., and T.A.D. Slawecki. Adaptive Management and TMDL: Future Urban and Rural Solutions, with T. Slawecki. ASAE Third Conference on Watershed Management to Meet Emerging TMDL Environmental Regulations, Atlanta, GA, March 2005.
Freedman, P.L., J. Rosen, J. Sobrinho and W.M. Larson. “Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and Drinking Water Utilities.” Awwa Research Foundation. 2005.
Freedman, P.L., V.J. Bierman, Jr., J.V. DePinto. “Protection of Water Quality in Large Systems: Hard Lessons, Simple Truths.” Paper presented at the Mississippi River Basin Nutrients Science Workshop, St. Louis, MO. October 4-6, 2005.
Holmberg, H.P. How Low Should You Go? The TMDL/Water Quality Standards Limbo. Minnesota Water 2005 and Annual Water Resources Joint Conference, Brooklyn Center, MN. October 25-26, 2005.
Ingram, J., B. Drolet, J.L. DesGranges, N. Patterson, J. Morin and T.M. Redder. “Lake Ontario - St. Lawrence River Water Level Regulation Review: Use of Wetland Breeding Bird Evaluation Criteria within an Environmental Response Model.” 48th Annual IAGLR Conference on Great Lakes Research, Ann Arbor, MI. May 2005.
James, R.T., V.J. Bierman, Jr., M.J. Erickson and S.C. Hinz. The Lake Okeechobee Water Quality Model (LOWQM): Enhancements, Calibration, Validation and Analysis. Lake and Reservoir Management. 21(3):231-260. 2005.
Kaur, J., H.A. Vanderploeg, J.V. DePinto, J.R. Liebig, and G.L. Fahnenstiel. “Trends in phytoplankton functional groups of Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron, following the zebra mussel invasion.” Paper presented at 48th Annual Conference of International Association of Great Lakes Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. May 23-27, 2005.
Klaver, P.R. and J.S. Moore. “Disinfection of Blended Effluents: Is Biological Treatment Essential for Effective Pathogen Inactivation?” Paper presented at WEF Disinfection 2005 Sharing Disinfection Technologies: Water, Wastewater and Biosolids, Phoenix, AZ, February 6-9, 2005.
Molloy, Jenny, Betsy (CPE) Valente, Joel Wolf, and M.P. Sullivan. Concept For the Integration of Wet Weather Programs. WEFTEC Conference. Washington, DC. October 30-November 2, 2005.
Nemura, A.D.. Sustainable or In-Saneable? The Wheel of Water Fortune — Debunking the Myths Associated with Sustainable Water Resources. Skit at the AMSA 2005 Winter Conference, San Antonio, TX. Feb. 2-4, 2005.
Nemura, A.D., and H.P. Holmberg. Making a Case for Site-Specific, Performance-Based Water Quality Standards for Pathogens. 2005 TMDL Conference. WEF Specialty Conference, Philadelphia, PA, Jun. 26-29, 2005.
Nemura, A.D., J. Rexhausen and R. Hamilton. The Not So Ready for Prime Time Players Visit Indiana —Is the Price Right for Clean Water? Indiana WEA 2005 Conference. Indianapolis, IN. Nov. 14-16, 2005
Redder, T.M., J.V. DePinto, and D.K. Rucinski. “Assessing the impact of water level management on the Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River system with an Integrated Ecological Response Model.” Paper presented at 48th Annual Conference of International Association of Great Lakes Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. May 23-27, 2005.
Redder, T.M., J.V. DePinto, H.P. Holmberg, J.R. Wolfe. Role of upper mixed layer depth in forecasting contaminated sediment recovery rates. Journal of Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management. 8(1):53-62.
Scavia, D. and J.V. DePinto. “Ecosystem forecasting: Steps toward a new future.” Paper presented at 48th Annual Conference of International Association of Great Lakes Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. May 23-27, 2005.
Schmitt, T.M., T.A.D. Slawecki, and James Wheeler. “Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in New Orleans: a Primer on the Handling of Billions and Billions of Gallons of Floodwater.” Presented at the Federal Water Quality Association, November 2005.
Schwab, D.J., J.V. DePinto, D.M. Dolan, and D. Beletsky. “High resolution model study of phosphorus loading and transport in Lake Erie.” Paper presented at 48th Annual Conference of International Association of Great Lakes Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. May 23-27, 2005.
Slawecki, T.A.D., T. Bondelid, A. Stoddard. Balancing Point Source and Agricultural Controls in the Mississippi River Basin. ASAE Third Conference on Watershed Management to Meet Emerging TMDL Environmental Regulations, March 2005. Atlanta, GA. 2005.
Slawecki, T.A.D., T.M. Schmitt, P.R. Klaver, M.P. Sullivan. Speaking Volumes: Some Observations on New Orleans Floodwater Quantity and Quality. Poster presentation at WEFTEC, October 2005.Washington, DC. 2005.
Turner, C.L., M. Salee, A.D. Nemura, and T.M. Redder. “Application of Modeling Tools for the St. Joseph River to Evaluate Bacteria Source Impacts on Water Quality.” Indiana Water Environment Association Conference, Indianapolis, IN. November 2005.
Turner, C.L., A.D. Nemura, T.M. Redder, M. Salee, and A. Umble. “A Tool for Forecasting Changes in E. coli Levels in Great Lakes Rivers: The St. Joseph River Watershed Model.” 48th Annual IAGLR Conference on Great Lakes Research, Ann Arbor, MI. May 2005.
Verhamme, E.M. Comparing Indicators of Bacterial Metabolic Activity at Slope and Profundal Sites in Lake Superior Sediments. Thesis. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan Technological University. Houghton, MI. 2005.
Verhamme, E.M., Auer, M.T. Comparing Indicators of Bacterial Metabolic Activity at Slope and Profundal Sites in Lake Superior Sediments. International Association of Great Lakes Research, 49th Annual Conference. Ann Arbor, MI. May 2005.
Wheeler, James F., Kevin DeBell, and T.M. Schmitt. Overview of Viable Auxiliary Power Options for Water and Wastewater Utilities. Poster presented at WEFTEC 2005 in Washington, DC, October 2005.
Wolfe, J.R., T.J. Dekker, J.S. Helfand, and D.J. Lautenbach. Modeling Upstream Loads for Evaluation of Combined Sewer Overflow Control. Paper presented at 48th Annual Conference of International Association of Great Lakes Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. May 23-27, 2005.
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