Howard W Reeves
Howard W. Reeves is the Center Science Officer and a Research Hydrologist with the Upper Midwest Water Science Center.
Professional Experience
2025 – present U.S. Geological Survey, USGS Upper Midwest Water Science Center Supervisory Hydrologist, Center Science Officer
2022 – 2025 U.S. Geological Survey, USGS Upper Midwest Water Science Center Supervisory Research Hydrologist, Groundwater and Watershed Modeling Team Lead
2018 – 2022 U.S. Geological Survey, USGS Upper Midwest Water Science Center Research Hydrologist, Groundwater and Watershed Modeling Team Lead
2011 – 2018 U.S. Geological Survey, USGS Michigan Water Science Center Research Hydrologist
2010 – 2014 Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan Ad Hoc Graduate Faculty, Department of Geological and Mining, Engineering and Sciences
2007 – 2020 Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Adjunct/Visiting Assistant Professor (intermittent appointments), Department of Civil Engineering
2003 – 2011 U.S. Geological Survey, USGS Michigan Water Science Center Research Hydrologist, Groundwater Specialist
2002 – 2003 U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Discipline, Michigan District Hydrologist
1994 – 2001 Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
1996 – 1997 Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, Faculty Appointment, Environmental Research Division
1991 – 1994 University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, Assistant Professor, Department of Geological Sciences
1991 – 1994 U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division, South Carolina District Hydrologist, Faculty Appointment
Education and Certifications
University of Notre Dame, Chemical Engineering, B.S. 1983
University of Notre Dame, Environmental Engineering, M.S. 1985
The University of Michigan, Environmental Engineering, Ph.D. 1993
Science and Products
Quantifying streamflow depletion from groundwater pumping: A practical review of past and emerging approaches for water management Quantifying streamflow depletion from groundwater pumping: A practical review of past and emerging approaches for water management
SFRmaker and Linesink-Maker: Rapid construction of streamflow routing networks from hydrography data SFRmaker and Linesink-Maker: Rapid construction of streamflow routing networks from hydrography data
National-scale reservoir thermal energy storage pre-assessment for the United States National-scale reservoir thermal energy storage pre-assessment for the United States
Continuing progress toward a national assessment of water availability and use Continuing progress toward a national assessment of water availability and use
Simulation of potential groundwater recharge for the glacial aquifer system east of the Rocky Mountains, 1980–2011, using the Soil-Water-Balance Model Simulation of potential groundwater recharge for the glacial aquifer system east of the Rocky Mountains, 1980–2011, using the Soil-Water-Balance Model
Measuring and evaluating ecological flows from streams to regions: Steps towards national coverage Measuring and evaluating ecological flows from streams to regions: Steps towards national coverage
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Science and Products
Quantifying streamflow depletion from groundwater pumping: A practical review of past and emerging approaches for water management Quantifying streamflow depletion from groundwater pumping: A practical review of past and emerging approaches for water management
SFRmaker and Linesink-Maker: Rapid construction of streamflow routing networks from hydrography data SFRmaker and Linesink-Maker: Rapid construction of streamflow routing networks from hydrography data
National-scale reservoir thermal energy storage pre-assessment for the United States National-scale reservoir thermal energy storage pre-assessment for the United States
Continuing progress toward a national assessment of water availability and use Continuing progress toward a national assessment of water availability and use
Simulation of potential groundwater recharge for the glacial aquifer system east of the Rocky Mountains, 1980–2011, using the Soil-Water-Balance Model Simulation of potential groundwater recharge for the glacial aquifer system east of the Rocky Mountains, 1980–2011, using the Soil-Water-Balance Model
Measuring and evaluating ecological flows from streams to regions: Steps towards national coverage Measuring and evaluating ecological flows from streams to regions: Steps towards national coverage
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.