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
Strategic directions for U.S. Geological Survey water science, 2012-2022 - Observing, understanding, predicting, and delivering water science to the Nation Strategic directions for U.S. Geological Survey water science, 2012-2022 - Observing, understanding, predicting, and delivering water science to the Nation
Examining the contradiction in 'sustainable urban growth': an example of groundwater sustainability Examining the contradiction in 'sustainable urban growth': an example of groundwater sustainability
Using models for the optimization of hydrologic monitoring Using models for the optimization of hydrologic monitoring
Water availability and use pilot: A multiscale assessment in the U.S. Great Lakes Basin Water availability and use pilot: A multiscale assessment in the U.S. Great Lakes Basin
Internet-based interface for STRMDEPL08 Internet-based interface for STRMDEPL08
Regional groundwater-flow model of the Lake Michigan Basin in support of Great Lakes Basin water availability and use studies Regional groundwater-flow model of the Lake Michigan Basin in support of Great Lakes Basin water availability and use studies
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
Strategic directions for U.S. Geological Survey water science, 2012-2022 - Observing, understanding, predicting, and delivering water science to the Nation Strategic directions for U.S. Geological Survey water science, 2012-2022 - Observing, understanding, predicting, and delivering water science to the Nation
Examining the contradiction in 'sustainable urban growth': an example of groundwater sustainability Examining the contradiction in 'sustainable urban growth': an example of groundwater sustainability
Using models for the optimization of hydrologic monitoring Using models for the optimization of hydrologic monitoring
Water availability and use pilot: A multiscale assessment in the U.S. Great Lakes Basin Water availability and use pilot: A multiscale assessment in the U.S. Great Lakes Basin
Internet-based interface for STRMDEPL08 Internet-based interface for STRMDEPL08
Regional groundwater-flow model of the Lake Michigan Basin in support of Great Lakes Basin water availability and use studies Regional groundwater-flow model of the Lake Michigan Basin in support of Great Lakes Basin water availability and use studies
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.