Paul F Juckem
Paul Juckem is a Hydrologist with the Upper Midwest Water Science Center.
His expertise in groundwater flow and transport modeling is used in studies of regional water availability, groundwater/surface-water interaction, and water quality characterization and prediction for lakes, streams, and aquifers. Current work involves: leading the development of tools to inform resource managers about the sources, timing, and fate (forecasts) of nutrients in aquifers, wells, and waterbodies; investigating factors that influence groundwater age distributions and travel times within aquifers; assessing the role of groundwater/surface-water interactions along flood plains in attenuating peak flows; mapping the probability of contaminant plume extents in aquifers using Analytic Element groundwater flow models and Monte Carlo techniques; and evaluating effects of water level fluctuations and water quality in shallow lakes.
CURRENT RESEARCH
- Nutrient and contaminant movement in groundwater systems
- Nutrient loading to lake and river systems
- Development of hydrologic Decision Support tools
- Simplification methods for hydrologic modeling (emulators, machine learning, analytic solutions)
- Uncertainty analysis and forecasting
- Groundwater flow and transport simulation
- Water availability and source water protection
- Groundwater/surface-water interaction (flow and chemistry)
Education and Certifications
M.S. in Geology - University of Wisconsin-Madison. Thesis: 'Spatial Patterns and Temporal Trends in Groundwater Recharge in the Upper Coon Creek Watershed, Southwest Wisconsin,' 2003.
B.S. in Water Resources Management (groundwater emphasis), Geology minor – University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1999.
Affiliations and Memberships*
Association of Ground Water Scientists and Engineers (2000 - present)
Wisconsin State Section (1996 - present); Treasurer (2004 - 2008)
American Geophysical Union (1999 - present)
American Water Resources Association (1997 - 2006)
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 33
Simulation of groundwater flow in the glacial aquifer system of northeastern Wisconsin with variable model complexity Simulation of groundwater flow in the glacial aquifer system of northeastern Wisconsin with variable model complexity
The U.S. Geological Survey, National Water-Quality Assessment seeks to map estimated intrinsic susceptibility of the glacial aquifer system of the conterminous United States. Improved understanding of the hydrogeologic characteristics that explain spatial patterns of intrinsic susceptibility, commonly inferred from estimates of groundwater age distributions, is sought so that methods...
Authors
Paul F. Juckem, Brian R. Clark, Daniel T. Feinstein
Simulation of the regional groundwater-flow system of the Menominee Indian Reservation, Wisconsin Simulation of the regional groundwater-flow system of the Menominee Indian Reservation, Wisconsin
A regional, two-dimensional, steady-state groundwater-flow model was developed to simulate the groundwater-flow system and groundwater/surface-water interactions within the Menominee Indian Reservation. The model was developed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, to contribute to the fundamental understanding of the region’s
Authors
Paul F. Juckem, Charles P. Dunning
Simulation of groundwater flow and interaction of groundwater and surface water on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation, Wisconsin Simulation of groundwater flow and interaction of groundwater and surface water on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation, Wisconsin
The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and Indian Health Service are interested in improving the understanding of groundwater flow and groundwater/surface-water interaction on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation (Reservation) in southwest Vilas County and southeast Iron County, Wisconsin, with particular interest in an understanding of the potential for contamination of...
Authors
Paul F. Juckem, Michael N. Fienen, Randall J. Hunt
Hydrology and water quality of Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin, with special emphasis on the effects of diversion and changes in water level on the water quality of a shallow terminal lake Hydrology and water quality of Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin, with special emphasis on the effects of diversion and changes in water level on the water quality of a shallow terminal lake
Shell Lake is a relatively shallow terminal lake (tributaries but no outlets) in northwestern Wisconsin that has experienced approximately 10 feet (ft) of water-level fluctuation over more than 70 years of record and extensive flooding of nearshore areas starting in the early 2000s. The City of Shell Lake (City) received a permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in 2002...
Authors
Paul F. Juckem, Dale M. Robertson
Simulation of the shallow groundwater-flow system in the Forest County Potawatomi Community, Forest County, Wisconsin Simulation of the shallow groundwater-flow system in the Forest County Potawatomi Community, Forest County, Wisconsin
The shallow groundwater system in the Forest County Potawatomi Comminity, Forest County, Wisconsin, was simulated by expanding and recalibrating a previously calibrated regional model. The existing model was updated using newly collected water-level measurements, inclusion of surface-water features beyond the previous near-field boundary, and refinements to surface-water features. The...
Authors
Michael N. Fienen, David A. Saad, Paul F. Juckem
Water quality, hydrology, and simulated response to changes in phosphorus loading of Mercer Lake, Iron County, Wisconsin, with special emphasis on the effects of wastewater discharges Water quality, hydrology, and simulated response to changes in phosphorus loading of Mercer Lake, Iron County, Wisconsin, with special emphasis on the effects of wastewater discharges
Mercer Lake is a relatively shallow drainage lake in north-central Wisconsin. The area near the lake has gone through many changes over the past century, including urbanization and industrial development. To try to improve the water quality of the lake, actions have been taken, such as removal of the lumber mill and diversion of all effluent from the sewage treatment plant away from the...
Authors
Dale M. Robertson, Herbert S. Garn, William J. Rose, Paul F. Juckem, Paul C. Reneau
Estimation of natural historical flows for the Manitowish River near Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin Estimation of natural historical flows for the Manitowish River near Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is charged with oversight of dam operations throughout Wisconsin and is considering modifications to the operating orders for the Rest Lake Dam in Vilas County, Wisconsin. State law requires that the operation orders be tied to natural low flows at the dam. Because the presence of the dam confounds measurement of natural flows, the U.S...
Authors
Paul F. Juckem, Paul C. Reneau, Dale M. Robertson
Evaluation of potential sources and transport mechanisms of fecal indicator bacteria to beach water, Murphy Park Beach, Door County, Wisconsin Evaluation of potential sources and transport mechanisms of fecal indicator bacteria to beach water, Murphy Park Beach, Door County, Wisconsin
Fecal Indicator Bacteria (FIB) concentrations in beach water have been used for many years as a criterion for closing beaches due to potential health concerns. Yet, current understanding of sources and transport mechanisms that drive FIB occurrence remains insufficient for accurate prediction of closures at many beaches. Murphy Park Beach, a relatively pristine beach on Green Bay in Door...
Authors
Paul F. Juckem, Steven R. Corsi, Colleen McDermott, Gregory Kleinheinz, Lisa R. Fogarty, Sheridan K. Haack, Heather E. Johnson
Application of the Local Grid Refinement package to an inset model simulating the interaction of lakes, wells, and shallow groundwater, northwestern Waukesha County, Wisconsin Application of the Local Grid Refinement package to an inset model simulating the interaction of lakes, wells, and shallow groundwater, northwestern Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Groundwater use from shallow, high-capacity wells is expected to increase across southeastern Wisconsin in the next decade (2010-2020), owing to residential and business growth and the need for shallow water to be blended with deeper water of lesser quality, containing, for example, excessive levels of radium. However, this increased pumping has the potential to affect surface-water...
Authors
D. T. Feinstein, C. P. Dunning, P. F. Juckem, R. J. Hunt
Simulation of the shallow groundwater-flow system near Mole Lake, Forest County, Wisconsin Simulation of the shallow groundwater-flow system near Mole Lake, Forest County, Wisconsin
The shallow groundwater system near Mole Lake, Forest County, Wis. was simulated using a previously calibrated regional model. The previous model was updated using newly collected water-level measurements and refinements to surface-water features. The updated model was then used to calculate the area contributing recharge for one existing and two proposed pumping locations on lands of...
Authors
Michael N. Fienen, Paul F. Juckem, Randall J. Hunt
Simulation of the shallow groundwater-flow system near the Hayward Airport, Sawyer County, Wisconsin Simulation of the shallow groundwater-flow system near the Hayward Airport, Sawyer County, Wisconsin
There are concerns that removal and trimming of vegetation during expansion of the Hayward Airport in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, could appreciably change the character of a nearby cold-water stream and its adjacent environs. In cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, a two-dimensional, steady-state groundwater-flow model of the shallow groundwater-flow system near the...
Authors
Randall J. Hunt, Paul F. Juckem, Charles P. Dunning
Simulation of the Groundwater-Flow System in Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix Counties, Wisconsin Simulation of the Groundwater-Flow System in Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix Counties, Wisconsin
Groundwater is the sole source of residential water supply in Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix Counties, Wisconsin. A regional three-dimensional groundwater-flow model and three associated demonstration inset models were developed to simulate the groundwater-flow systems in the three-county area. The models were developed by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the three county...
Authors
Paul F. Juckem
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 33
Simulation of groundwater flow in the glacial aquifer system of northeastern Wisconsin with variable model complexity Simulation of groundwater flow in the glacial aquifer system of northeastern Wisconsin with variable model complexity
The U.S. Geological Survey, National Water-Quality Assessment seeks to map estimated intrinsic susceptibility of the glacial aquifer system of the conterminous United States. Improved understanding of the hydrogeologic characteristics that explain spatial patterns of intrinsic susceptibility, commonly inferred from estimates of groundwater age distributions, is sought so that methods...
Authors
Paul F. Juckem, Brian R. Clark, Daniel T. Feinstein
Simulation of the regional groundwater-flow system of the Menominee Indian Reservation, Wisconsin Simulation of the regional groundwater-flow system of the Menominee Indian Reservation, Wisconsin
A regional, two-dimensional, steady-state groundwater-flow model was developed to simulate the groundwater-flow system and groundwater/surface-water interactions within the Menominee Indian Reservation. The model was developed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, to contribute to the fundamental understanding of the region’s
Authors
Paul F. Juckem, Charles P. Dunning
Simulation of groundwater flow and interaction of groundwater and surface water on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation, Wisconsin Simulation of groundwater flow and interaction of groundwater and surface water on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation, Wisconsin
The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and Indian Health Service are interested in improving the understanding of groundwater flow and groundwater/surface-water interaction on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation (Reservation) in southwest Vilas County and southeast Iron County, Wisconsin, with particular interest in an understanding of the potential for contamination of...
Authors
Paul F. Juckem, Michael N. Fienen, Randall J. Hunt
Hydrology and water quality of Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin, with special emphasis on the effects of diversion and changes in water level on the water quality of a shallow terminal lake Hydrology and water quality of Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin, with special emphasis on the effects of diversion and changes in water level on the water quality of a shallow terminal lake
Shell Lake is a relatively shallow terminal lake (tributaries but no outlets) in northwestern Wisconsin that has experienced approximately 10 feet (ft) of water-level fluctuation over more than 70 years of record and extensive flooding of nearshore areas starting in the early 2000s. The City of Shell Lake (City) received a permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in 2002...
Authors
Paul F. Juckem, Dale M. Robertson
Simulation of the shallow groundwater-flow system in the Forest County Potawatomi Community, Forest County, Wisconsin Simulation of the shallow groundwater-flow system in the Forest County Potawatomi Community, Forest County, Wisconsin
The shallow groundwater system in the Forest County Potawatomi Comminity, Forest County, Wisconsin, was simulated by expanding and recalibrating a previously calibrated regional model. The existing model was updated using newly collected water-level measurements, inclusion of surface-water features beyond the previous near-field boundary, and refinements to surface-water features. The...
Authors
Michael N. Fienen, David A. Saad, Paul F. Juckem
Water quality, hydrology, and simulated response to changes in phosphorus loading of Mercer Lake, Iron County, Wisconsin, with special emphasis on the effects of wastewater discharges Water quality, hydrology, and simulated response to changes in phosphorus loading of Mercer Lake, Iron County, Wisconsin, with special emphasis on the effects of wastewater discharges
Mercer Lake is a relatively shallow drainage lake in north-central Wisconsin. The area near the lake has gone through many changes over the past century, including urbanization and industrial development. To try to improve the water quality of the lake, actions have been taken, such as removal of the lumber mill and diversion of all effluent from the sewage treatment plant away from the...
Authors
Dale M. Robertson, Herbert S. Garn, William J. Rose, Paul F. Juckem, Paul C. Reneau
Estimation of natural historical flows for the Manitowish River near Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin Estimation of natural historical flows for the Manitowish River near Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is charged with oversight of dam operations throughout Wisconsin and is considering modifications to the operating orders for the Rest Lake Dam in Vilas County, Wisconsin. State law requires that the operation orders be tied to natural low flows at the dam. Because the presence of the dam confounds measurement of natural flows, the U.S...
Authors
Paul F. Juckem, Paul C. Reneau, Dale M. Robertson
Evaluation of potential sources and transport mechanisms of fecal indicator bacteria to beach water, Murphy Park Beach, Door County, Wisconsin Evaluation of potential sources and transport mechanisms of fecal indicator bacteria to beach water, Murphy Park Beach, Door County, Wisconsin
Fecal Indicator Bacteria (FIB) concentrations in beach water have been used for many years as a criterion for closing beaches due to potential health concerns. Yet, current understanding of sources and transport mechanisms that drive FIB occurrence remains insufficient for accurate prediction of closures at many beaches. Murphy Park Beach, a relatively pristine beach on Green Bay in Door...
Authors
Paul F. Juckem, Steven R. Corsi, Colleen McDermott, Gregory Kleinheinz, Lisa R. Fogarty, Sheridan K. Haack, Heather E. Johnson
Application of the Local Grid Refinement package to an inset model simulating the interaction of lakes, wells, and shallow groundwater, northwestern Waukesha County, Wisconsin Application of the Local Grid Refinement package to an inset model simulating the interaction of lakes, wells, and shallow groundwater, northwestern Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Groundwater use from shallow, high-capacity wells is expected to increase across southeastern Wisconsin in the next decade (2010-2020), owing to residential and business growth and the need for shallow water to be blended with deeper water of lesser quality, containing, for example, excessive levels of radium. However, this increased pumping has the potential to affect surface-water...
Authors
D. T. Feinstein, C. P. Dunning, P. F. Juckem, R. J. Hunt
Simulation of the shallow groundwater-flow system near Mole Lake, Forest County, Wisconsin Simulation of the shallow groundwater-flow system near Mole Lake, Forest County, Wisconsin
The shallow groundwater system near Mole Lake, Forest County, Wis. was simulated using a previously calibrated regional model. The previous model was updated using newly collected water-level measurements and refinements to surface-water features. The updated model was then used to calculate the area contributing recharge for one existing and two proposed pumping locations on lands of...
Authors
Michael N. Fienen, Paul F. Juckem, Randall J. Hunt
Simulation of the shallow groundwater-flow system near the Hayward Airport, Sawyer County, Wisconsin Simulation of the shallow groundwater-flow system near the Hayward Airport, Sawyer County, Wisconsin
There are concerns that removal and trimming of vegetation during expansion of the Hayward Airport in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, could appreciably change the character of a nearby cold-water stream and its adjacent environs. In cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, a two-dimensional, steady-state groundwater-flow model of the shallow groundwater-flow system near the...
Authors
Randall J. Hunt, Paul F. Juckem, Charles P. Dunning
Simulation of the Groundwater-Flow System in Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix Counties, Wisconsin Simulation of the Groundwater-Flow System in Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix Counties, Wisconsin
Groundwater is the sole source of residential water supply in Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix Counties, Wisconsin. A regional three-dimensional groundwater-flow model and three associated demonstration inset models were developed to simulate the groundwater-flow systems in the three-county area. The models were developed by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the three county...
Authors
Paul F. Juckem
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