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James V Bonta (Jim)
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Supervisory Research Hydraulic Engineer

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Climate-related trends of within-storm intensities using dimensionless temporal storm distributions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gordji, L., Bonta, J.V., Altinakar, M. 2020. Climate-related trends of within-storm intensities using dimensionless temporal storm distributions. Journal Hydrologic Engineering. 25(5): 13 pp. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HE.1943-5584.0001911.
Combined PEST and Trial-Error approach to improve APEX calibration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mbonimpa, E., Gautam, S., Kumar, S., Lai, L., Bonta, J.V., Wang, X., Rafique, R. 2015. Combined PEST and Trial-Error approach to improve APEX calibration. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 114:296-303. doi:10.1016/j.compag.2015.04.014.
Curve number method response to historical climate variability and trends Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonta, J.V. 2015. Curve number method response to historical climate variability and trends. Transactions of the ASABE. 58(2):319-334. doi:10.13031/trans.58.10431.
Agricultural policy environmental eXtender model simulation of climate change impacts on runoff from a small no-till watershed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gautam, S., Mbonimpa, E., Kumar, S., Bonta, J.V., Lal, R. 2015. Agricultural policy environmental eXtender model simulation of climate change impacts on runoff from a small no-till watershed. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 70(2):101-109. doi:10.2489/jswc.70.2.101.
Hydrologic and water quality modeling: spatial and temporal considerations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baffaut, C., Dabney, S.M., Smolen, M., Yousef, M.A., Bonta, J.V., Chu, M.L., Guzman, J.A., Shedekar, V.S., Jha, M.K., Arnold, J.G. 2016. Hydrologic and water quality modeling: spatial and temporal considerations. Transactions of the ASABE. 58(6):1661-1680. doi: 10.13031/trans.58.10714.
Parameterization guidelines and considerations for hydrologic models - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Malone, R.W., Yagow, G., Baffaut, C., Gitau, M., Qi, Z., Amatya, D., Parajuli, P., Bonta, J.V., Green, T.R. 2015. Parameterization guidelines and considerations for hydrologic models. Transactions of the ASABE. 58(6):1681-1703.
Standardized research protocols enable transdisciplinary research of climate variation impacts in corn production systems Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kladivko, E.J., Helmers, M.J., Abendroth, L.J., Herzmann, D., Lal, R., Castellano, M., Mueller, D.S., Sawyer, J.E., Anex, Jr., R.P., Arrit, R.W., Basso, B., Bonta, J.V., Bowling, L., Cruse, R.M., Fausey, N.R., Frankenberger, J., Gassman, P., Gassmann, A.J., Kling, C.L., Kravchenko, A., Lauer, J.G., Miguez, F.E., Nafziger, E.D., Nkongolo, N., O’Neal, M., Owens, L.B., Owens, P., Scharf, P., Shipitalo, M.J., Strock, J.S., Villamil, M.B. 2014. Standardized research protocols enable transdisciplinary research of climate variation impacts in corn production systems. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 69(6):532-542.
Impact of weather and climate scenarios on conservation assessment outcomes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garbrecht, J.D., Nearing, M.A., Shields, D., Tomer, M.D., Sadler, E.J., Bonta, J.V., Baffaut, C. 2014. Impact of weather and climate scenarios on conservation assessment outcomes. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 69(5):374.
Managing landscape disturbances to increase watershed infiltration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonta, J.V. 2013. Managing landscape disturbances to increase watershed infiltration. Transactions of the ASABE. 56(4):1349-1359.
Effect of no-till and extended rotation on nutrient losses in surface runoff - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shipitalo, M.J., Owens, L.B., Bonta, J.V., Edwards, W.M. 2013. Effect of no-till and extended rotation on nutrient losses in surface runoff. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 77(4):1329-1337. DOI:10.2136/sssaj2013.01.0045.
Curve numbers for long-term no-till corn and agricultural practices with high watershed infiltration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonta, J.V., Shipitalo, M.J. 2013. Curve numbers for long-term no-till corn and agricultural practices with high watershed infiltration. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 68(6):487-500.
Comparative losses of nutrients and sediment in surface runoff from watersheds in conservation tillage and reduced-input management practices - (Abstract Only)
Shipitalo, M.J., Owens, L.B., Bonta, J.V. 2012. Comparative losses of nutrients and sediment in surface runoff from watersheds in conservation tillage and reduced-input management practices [CD-ROM]. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, Oct. 21-24, 2012, Cincinnati, OH.
Precipitation data considerations for evaluating subdaily changes in rainless periods due to climate change - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonta, J.V. 2013. Precipitation data considerations for evaluating subdaily changes in rainless periods due to climate change. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 68(3)238-253.
Characterization of within-day beginning times of storms for stochastic simulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonta, J.V., Hardegree, S.P., Cho, J. 2012. Characterization of within-day beginning times of storms for stochastic simulation. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. 55(4):1179-1192.
Sorbent-amended compost filter socks in grassed waterways reduce nutrient losses in surface runoff from corn fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shipitalo, M.J., Bonta, J.V., Owens, L.B. 2012. Sorbent-amended compost filter socks in grassed waterways reduce nutrient losses in surface runoff from corn fields. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 67(5):433-441.
Inputs and losses by surface runoff and subsurface leaching for pastures managed by continuous or rotational stocking - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owens, L.B., Barker, D.J., Loerch, S.C., Shipitalo, M.J., Bonta, J.V., Sulc, R.M. 2011. Inputs and losses by surface runoff and subsurface leaching for pastures managed by continuous or rotational stocking. Journal of Environmental Quality. 41(1):106-113.
Runoff water quality during drought in a zero-order Georgia Piedmont pasture: nitrogen and total organic carbon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Endale, D.M., Fisher, D.S., Owens, L.B., Jenkins, M., Schomberg, H.H., Tebes-Stevens, C.L., Bonta, J.V. 2011. Runoff water quality during drought in a zero-order Georgia Piedmont pasture: nitrogen and total organic carbon. Journal of Environmental Quality. 40:969-979.
Comparison of electrical and thermal conductivities for soils from five states - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Logsdon, S.D., Green, T.R., Bonta, J.V., Seyfried, M.S., Evett, S.R. 2010. Comparison of electrical and thermal conductivities for soils from five states. Soil Science. 175(6):573-578.
Effects of Winter Manure Application in Ohio on the Quality of Surface Runoff - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owens, L.B., Bonta, J.V., Shipitalo, M.J., Rogers, S. 2010. Effects of Winter Manure Application in Ohio on the Quality of Surface Runoff. Journal of Environmental Quality. 40(1):153-165.
Do upslope impervious surfaces impact the run-on/runoff relationship? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pappas, E.A., Huang, C., Bonta, J.V. 2010. Do upslope impervious surfaces impact the run-on/runoff relationship? Journal Hydrologic Engineering. 16(4):345-350.
Comparisons of Historical versus Synthetic Weather Inputs to Watershed Models and their Effect on Pollutant Loads - (Proceedings)
Theurer, F.D., Moore, D.S., Merkel, W.H., Quan, Q.D., Moody, H.F., Bingner, R.L., Bonta, J.V., Flanagan, D.C. 2010. Comparisons of Historical versus Synthetic Weather Inputs to Watershed Models and their Effect on Pollutant Loads. In: Proceedings of the Federal Interagency Sedimentation Conference, June 27-July 1, 2010, Las Vegas, Nevada. 2010 CDROM.
Low Impact Development Design—Integrating Suitability Analysis and Site Planning for Reduction of Post-Development Stormwater Quantity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Shuster, W., Pal, C., Buchberger, S., Bonta, J.V., Avadhanula, K. 2010. Low Impact Development Design—Integrating Suitability Analysis and Site Planning for Reduction of Post-Development Stormwater Quantity. Sustainability. 2(8):2467-2482.
Quality of runoff from a small Piedmont pasture with periods of drought - (Abstract Only)
Endale, D.M., Owens, L.B., Fisher, D.S., Jenkins, M., Schomberg, H.H., Stevens, C., Bonta, J.V. 2010. Quality of runoff from a small Piedmont pasture with periods of drought. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings, October 31-November 2, 2010, Long Beach, CA. CDROM.
Impact of Grassed Waterways and Compost Filter Socks on the Quality of Surface Runoff from Corn Fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shipitalo, M.J., Bonta, J.V., Dayton, E.A., Owens, L.B. 2010. Impact of grassed waterways and compost filter socks on the quality of surface runoff from corn fields. Journal of Environmental Quality 39(3):1009-1018.
Hydra Probe and Twelve-wire Probe Comparisons in Fluids and Soil Cores - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Logsdon, S.D., Green, T.R., Seyfried, M.S., Evett, S.R., Bonta, J.V. 2010. Hydra Probe and Twelve-wire Probe Comparisons in Fluids and Soil Cores. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 74:5-12.
USDA-ARS North Appalachian Experimental Watershed: 70-Year Hydrologic, Soil Erosion, and Water Quality Database - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owens, L.B., Bonta, J.V., Shipitalo, M.J. 2009. USDA-ARS North Appalachian Experimental Watershed: 70-Year Hydrologic, Soil Erosion, and Water Quality Database. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 74(2):619-623.
Effects of Winter Manure Application in Ohio on the Quality of Surface Runoff - (Abstract Only)
Owens, L.B., Bonta, J.V., Shipitalo, M.J., Rogers, S. 2009. Effects of Winter Manure Application in Ohio on the Quality of Surface Runoff. Agronomy Abstracts.
Characterizing Times Between Storms in Mountainous Areas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonta, J.V., Nayak, A. 2008. Characterizing Times Between Storms in Mountainous Areas. Transactions of the ASABE. 51(6):1-16.
Groundwater and stream response times to fertility management changes in pastures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owens, L.B., Shipitalo, M.J., Bonta, J.V. 2008. Groundwater and stream response times to fertility management changes in pastures. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 63(5):168A.
Drop-box Weir for Measuring Flow Rates Under Extreme Flow Conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonta, J.V. 2008. Drop-box Weir for Measuring Flow Rates Under Extreme Flow Conditions. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 63(4):134A.
Impact of using paper mill sludge for surface-mine reclamation on runoff water quality and plant growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shipitalo, M.J., Bonta, J.V. 2008. Impact of using paper mill sludge for surface-mine reclamation on runoff water quality and plant growth. Journal of Environmental Quality. 37(6):2351-2359.
Water Quality Response Times to Pasture Management Changes in Small and Large Watersheds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owens, L.B., Shipitalo, M.J., Bonta, J.V. 2008. Water Quality Response Times to Pasture Management Changes in Small and Large Watersheds. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 63(5):292-299.
Development of Duration-Curve Based Methods for Quantifying Variability and Change in Watershed Hydrology and Water Quality - (Government Publication)
Morrison, M.A., Bonta, J.V. 2008. Development of Duration-Curve Based Methods for Quantifying Variability and Change in Watershed Hydrology and Water Quality [abstract]. Environmental Protection Agency. Available: http://www.epa.gov/nrmrl/pubs/600r08065/600r08065.pdf.
Application of manure to frozen ground in Ohio - (Abstract Only)
Owens, L.B., Bonta, J.V., Shipitalo, M.J., Rogers, S., Haines, J. 2007. Application of manure to frozen ground in Ohio [abstract]. CD-ROM Agronomy Abstracts.
Winter runoff of surface applied animal manure in Ohio - (Abstract Only)
Rogers, S., Haines, J., Jann, S., Owens, L.B., Bonta, J.V., Shipitalo, M.J. 2007. Winter runoff of surface applied animal manure in Ohio [abstract]. CD-ROM Agronomy Abstracts.
Overview of the North Appalachian Experimental Watershed Facility in the Ohio River Basin - (Abstract Only)
Watershed Research at the North Appalachian Experimental Watershed at Coshocton, Ohio - (Book / Chapter)
Bonta, J.V., Owens, L.B., Shipitalo, M.J. 2007. Watershed Research at the North Appalachian Experimental Watershed at Coshocton, Ohio. In: Rogers, J.R., editor. Environmental and Water Resources Milestones in Engineering History. Reston, VA:ASCE/EWRI. p. 127-134.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE IMPACTS TO RUNOFF AND SEDIMENT DISCHARGE UNDER LABORATORY RAINFALL SIMULATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pappas, E.A., Smith, D.R., Huang, C., Shuster, W.D., Bonta, J.V. 2007. Impervious surface impacts to runoff and sediment discharge under laboratory rainfall simulation. Catena. 72:146-152.
The original USDA-ARS experimental watersheds in Texas and Ohio: contributions from the past and visions for the future - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harmel, R.D., Bonta, J.V., Richardson, C.W. 2007. The original USDA-ARS experimental watersheds in Texas and Ohio: Contributions from the past and visions for the future. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. 50(5):1669-1675.
Flow Measurements on Steep Slopes and in Sediment-Laden Flows Using the Drop-Box Weir - (Abstract Only)
SUB-PIXEL SCALE RAINFALL VARIABILITY AND THE EFFECTS ON SEPARATION OF RADAR AND GAUGE RAINFALL ERRORS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Y., Adams, T., Bonta, J.V. 2007. Sub-pixel scale rainfall variability and the effects on separation of radar and gauge rainfall errors. Journal of Hydrometeorology. 8(6):1348-1363.
Watershed studies at the North Appalachian Experimental Watershed at Coshocton, Ohio - (Abstract Only)
Chemical Evolution of Acid Precipitation in Unsaturated Zone of the Pennsylvanian Siltstones and Shales of Central Ohio - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eckstein, Y., Lewis, V.E., Bonta, J.V. 2007. Chemical Evolution of Acid Precipitation in Unsaturated Zone of the Pennsylvanian Siltstones and Shales of Central Ohio. Hydrogeology Journal. 15(8):1489-1505.
BONTA-RAO METHOD FOR ESTIMATING PEAK FLOWS AND FREQUENCIES FROM SMALL AGRICULTURAL WATERSHEDS - (Book / Chapter)
Bonta, J.V., 2008. Bonta-Rao method for estimating peak flows and frequencies from small agricultural watersheds. In: Singh, V.P., editor. Hydrology and Hydraulics. Highlands Ranch, CO: Water Resources Publications. p. 647-668.
Reducing Stormwater Runoff Through Land Suitability Analysis and Low-impact Subdivision Design - (Abstract Only)
APPLICATION OF FECAL SOURCE TRACKING DATA TO TMDL DEVELOPMENT IN THE TILLAMOOK BAY WATERSHED - (Abstract Only)
LONG-TERM WATERSHED STUDIES OF CONSERVATION TILLAGE HIGHLIGHT THE IMPACT OF INFREQUENT EVENTS ON SEDIMENT AND HERBICIDE TRANSPORT - (Abstract Only)
Shipitalo, M.J., Owens, L.B., Bonta, J.V. 2006. Long-term watershed studies of conservation tillage highlight the impact of infrequent events on sediment and herbicide transport [abstract]. Soil and Water Conservation Society Meeting, "Managing Agricultural Landscapes for Environmental Quality - Strengthening the Science Base". Oct. 11-13, 2006, Kansas City, MO.
POTENTIAL USE, LIMITATIONS, AND RESEARCH NEEDS FOR DURATION CURVES FOR EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES - (Abstract Only)
Bonta, J.V., Hicks, N.S., Morrison, M., Shipitalo, M.J., Owens, L.B. 2006. Potential use, limitations, and research needs for duration curves for evaluating the effectiveness of land management practices [abstract]. Soil and Water Conservation Society Meeting, "Managing Agricultural Landscapes for Environmental Quality - Strengthening the Science Base". Oct. 11-13, 2006, Kansas City, MO.
MULTI-YEAR CHANGE IN WATER QUALITY FROM SMALL, SINGLE USE PASTURE WATERSHEDS - (Abstract Only)
Owens, L.B., Shipitalo, M.J., Bonta, J.V. 2006. Multi-year change in water quality from small, single use pasture watersheds [abstract]. Soil and Water Conservation Society Meeting, "Managing Agricultural Landscapes for Environmental Quality - Strengthening the Science Base". Oct. 11-13, 2006, Kansas City, MO..
REDUCING STORMWATER RUNOFF THROUGH LAND SUITABILITY ANALYSIS AND LOW-IMPACT SUBDIVISION DESIGN - (Abstract Only)
THE INFLUENCE OF RECORD LENGTH AND AVERAGING TIME ON FLOW DURATION CURVES - (Abstract Only)
Hicks, N.S., Bonta, J.V., Morrison, M.A., Gburek, W. 2006. The influence of record length and averaging time on flow duration curves [abstract]. American Geophysical Union Joint Assembly, May 23-26, 2006, Baltimore, MD.
DETECTABILITY AND UNCERTAINTITES IN THE INTERPRETATION OF THE IMPACTS OF LAND DISTURBANCES ON CATCHMENT RUNOFF - (Abstract Only)
Bonta, J.V., Zhang, Y., Shuster, W., Hicks, N.S. 2005. Detectability and uncertaintites in the interpretation of the impacts of land disturbances on catchment runoff [abstract]. American Geophysical Union 2005 Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA. Dec. 5-9, 2005.
SUB-PIXEL RAINFALL VARIABILITY AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR UNCERTAINTIES IN RADAR RAINFALL ESTIMATES - (Abstract Only)
Zhang, Y., Adams, T.E., Bonta, J.V. 2005. Sub-pixel rainfall variability and the implications for uncertainties in radar rainfall estimates [abstract]. American Geophysical Union 2005 Fall Meeting.
GRAZING IMPACTS ON NITRATE LEACHING FROM FERTILIZED GRASSLANDS - (Abstract Only)
Owens, L.B., Shipitalo, M.J., Bonta, J.V. 2005. Grazing impacts on nitrate leaching from fertilized grasslands [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, November 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, Utah. CD-ROM Agronomy Abstracts.
MODELS FOR HYDROLOGIC DESIGN OF EVAPOTRANSPIRATION LANDFILL COVERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hauser, V.L., Gimon, D.M., Bonta, J.V., Howell, T.A., Malone, R.W., Williams, J.R. 2005. Models for hydrologic design of evapotranspiration landfill covers. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 39(18):7226-7233.
IMPACTS OF IMPERVIOUS SURFACE ON WATERSHED HYDROLOGY: A REVIEW - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shuster, W.D., Bonta, J.V., Thurston, H., Warnemuende, E.A., Smith, D.R. 2005. Impacts of impervious surface on watershed hydrology: a review. Urban Water Journal. 2(4):263-275.
CHALLENGES IN CONDUCTING HYDROLOGIC AND WATER QUALITY RESEARCH IN DRASTICALLY DISTURBED WATERSHEDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonta, J.V. 2005. Challenges in conducting hydrologic and water quality research in drastically disturbed watersheds. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 60(3):121-133.
DISCUSSION OF AUTOMATED EROSION WHEEL: A NEW MEASURING DEVISE FOR FIELD EROSION PLOTS BY A. KLIK, W. SOKOL, AND F. STEINDL 1667 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renard, K.G., Bonta, J.V., 2004. Discussion of automated erosion wheel: a new measuring devise for field erosion plots. (Kilk et al) J. Soil and Water Cons. Soc. 60(1):7A-8A.
SNOWMELT LYSIMETERS FOR REAL-TIME SNOWMELT STUDIES IN TURKEY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tekeli, E., Sorman, A., Sensoy, A., Sorman, U., Bonta, J.V., Schaefer, G. 2005. Snowmelt lysimeters for real-time snowmelt studies in Turkey. Turkish Journal of Engineering & Environmental Sciences. 29:29-40.
CHANGES IN CONCENTRATION-DISCHARGE REGRESSION PARAMETERS DUE TO COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION ACTIVITIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonta, J.V. 2005. Changes in concentration-discharge regression parameters due to coal mining and reclamation activities. Hydrological Science Journal. 50(1):155-173.
INVESTIGATING ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES IN EXPERIMENTAL AGRICULTURAL WATERSHEDS IN TRANSITION TO SUBURBAN MANAGEMENT - (Proceedings)
Warnemuende, E.A., Bonta, J.V., Shuster, W., Smith, D.R., Cabezas, H. 2004. Investigating environmental changes in experimental agricultural watersheds in transition to suburban management. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Proceedings, October 31-November 4, 2004, Seattle, WA. 2004 CDROM.
LAND USE CHANGE IMPACTS ON HYDROLOGY AND EROSION AT THE URBAN INTERFACE - (Proceedings)
Warnemuende, E.A., Smith, D.R., Bonta, J.V., Huang, C., Shuster, W. 2004. Land use change impacts on hydrology and erosion at the urban interface. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Proceedings, October 31-November 4, 2004, Seattle, Washngton. 2004 CDROM.
LEACHING STUDIES WITH COLUMNS OF BLENDED SOIL AND FOUNDRY SAND - (Abstract Only)
Owens, L.B., Bonta, J.V., Shipitalo, M.J. 2004. Leaching studies with columns of blended soil and foundry sand [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 2004 CDROM. Paper no. 4013.
STOCHASTIC SIMULATION OF STORM OCCURRENCE, DEPTH, DURATION, AND WITHIN-STORM INTENSITIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonta, J.V. 2004. Stochastic simulation of storm occurrence, depth, duration, and within-storm intensities. Transactions of the ASAE. 47(5):1573-1584.
COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH AND IMPACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF IMPERVIOUSNESS ON WATERSHED HYDROLOGY - (Proceedings)
Shuster, W.D., Zhang, Y., Bonta, J.V., Thurston, H., Warnemuende, E.A. 2004. Comprehensive research and impacts of management of imperviousness on watershed hydrology. Proceedings of 2004 CIGR International Conference, Oct. 11-14, 2004, Beijing, P.R. China.
COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH AND IMPACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF IMPERVIOUSNESS ON WATERSHED HYDROLOGY - (Abstract Only)
Shuster, W.D., Zhang, Y., Bonta, J.V., Thurston, H., Warnemuende, E.A. 2004. Comprehensive research and impacts of management of imperviousness on watershed hydrology [abstract]. 2004 CIGR International Conference, Oct. 11-14, 2004, Beijing, P.R. China.
DEVELOPMENT AND UTILITY OF HUFF CURVES FOR DISAGGREGATING PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonta, J.V. 2004. Development and utility of Huff curves for disaggregating precipitation amounts. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 20(5):641-653.
EXPERIENCES IN INSTRUMENTATION AND CONDUCTING INVESTIGATIONS OF DRASTIC LAND DISTURBANCES IN SMALL WATERSHEDS - (Proceedings)
Bonta, J.V. 2004. Experiences in instrumentation and conducting investigations of drastic land disturbances in small watersheds. International Instrumented Watershed Symposium, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.Available: http://www.osern.rr.ualberta.ca/Downloads/IIWS/bonta_paper.pdf
PRECIPITATION, WATERSHED ANALYSIS - (Book / Chapter)
Bonta, J.V. 2004. Precipitation, watershed analysis. In: Hillel, D., Rosenzweigh, C., Powlson, D., Scow, K., Singer, M. and Sparks, D., editors. Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment. Oxford, UK: Elsevier Limited. p. 314-322.
REDUCTION OF NITRATE LEACHING WITH HAYING OR GRAZING AND OMISSION OF N FERTILIZER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owens, L.B., Bonta, J.V. 2004. Reduction of nitrate leaching with haying or grazing and omission of nitrogen fertilizer. Journal of Environmental Quality. 33(4):1230-1237.
CONCENTRATION-DISCHARGE REGRESSION PARAMETERS IN WATERSHEDS OF VARYING LITHOLOGY SUBJECTED TO SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonta, J.V. Concentration-discharge regression parameters in watersheds of varying lithology subjected to surface coal mining and reclamation. Journal of Soil And Water Conservation. 2004. v.59(2). p.86-101.
METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING EFFECTS OF EXTENT AND GEOMETRY OF IMPERVIOUS SURFACE ON HYDROLOGIC BALANCE - (Proceedings)
WARNEMUENDE, E.A., SHUSTER, W., SMITH, D.R., BONTA, J.V. METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING EFFECTS OF EXTENT AND GEOMETRY OF IMPERVIOUS SURFACE ON HYDROLOGIC BALANCE. FIRST INTERAGENCY CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH IN THE WATERSHEDS. 2003. p. 89-94.
QUANTIFICATION OF URBANIZATION IN EXPERIMENTAL WATERSHEDS - (Proceedings)
Bonta, J.V., Shuster, W., Warnemuende, E.A., Thurston, H., Smith, D.R., Goss, M., Cabezas, H. Quantification of urbanization in experimental watersheds. Proceedings of The First Interagency Conference on Research in the Watersheds. Benson, AZ. Oct. 27-30, 2003. p. 355-363.
INCORPORATING NATURAL VARIABILITY, UNCERTAINTY, AND RISK INTO WATER-QUALITY EVALUATIONS USING DURATION CURVES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
BONTA, J.V., CLELAND, B. INCORPORATING NATURAL VARIABILITY, UNCERTAINTY, AND RISK INTO WATER-QUALITY EVALUATIONS USING DURATION CURVES. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION. 2003. v.39(6). p.1481-1496.
Multi-watershed evaluation of WSR-88D (NEXRAD) radar-precipitation products for hydrologic and natural resources modeling applications - (Abstract Only)
Hardegree, S.P., Van Vactor, S.S., Healy, K.R., Alonso, C.V., Bonta, J.V., Bosch, D.D., Fisher, D.S., Goodrich, D.C., Harmel, R.D., Steiner, J.L., Van Liew, M.W., 2003, Multi-watershed evaluation of WSR-88D (NEXRAD) radar-precipitation products for hydrologic and natural resources modeling applications. In: American Geophysical Union. 84(46):H22D-0962.
Multi-watershed evaluation of WSR-88D (NEXRAD) radar-precipitation products - (Proceedings)
Hardegree, S.P., Van Vactor, S.S., Healy, K.R., Alonso, C.V., Bonta, J.V., Bosch, D.D., Fisher, D.S., Goodrich, D.C., Harmel, R.D., Steiner, J.L., Van Liew, M.W., 2003. Multi-watershed evaluation of WSR-88D (NEXRAD) radar-precipitation products. In: Proceedings of the First Interagency Conference on Research in the Watersheds, October 28-30, 2003, Benson, Arizona, p. 486-491.
DESIGN, MEASUREMENT, AND SAMPLING WITH DROP-BOX WEIRS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
BONTA, J.V., PIERSON JR, F.B. DESIGN, MEASUREMENT, AND SAMPLING WITH DROP-BOX WEIRS. APPLIED ENGINEERING IN AGRICULTURE. 2003. v. 19(6). p. 689-700.
IMPACT OF COAL SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION ON SURFACE-WATER-CHEMICAL CONCENTRATIONS AND LOAD RATES IN THREE OHIO WATERSHEDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonta, J.V., Dick, W.A. Impact of coal surface mining and reclamation on surface water chemical concentrations and load rates in three Ohio watersheds. Journal of the American Water Resources Association. 2003. v. 39(4). p. 793-815.
RAINFALL SIMULATION METHODS TO INVESTIGATE HYDROLOGIC IMPERVIOUS SURFACE EFFECTS - (Proceedings)
Warnemuende, E.A., Shuster, W., Bonta, J.V., Smith, D.R. 2003. Rainfall simulation methods to investigate hydrologic impervious surface effects. In: ASAE Annual International Meeting Proceedings. July 27-30, 2003, Las Vegas, Nevada. 2003 CDROM.
IMPACTS OF URBANIZATION ON WATERSHED HYDROLOGIC FUNCTION - (Abstract Only)
Bonta, J.V., Shuster, W.D., Warnemuende, E.A., Thurston, H., Smith, D.R., Goss, M., Cabezas, H. 2003. Impacts of urbanization on watershed hydrologic function [abstract]. First Interagency Conference on Research in the Watersheds, Oct. 28-30, 2003, Benson, AZ.
CUMULATIVE STORM RAINFALL DISTRIBUTIONS: COMPARISON OF HUFF CURVES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
BONTA, J.V., SHAHALAM, A. CUMULATIVE STORM RAINFALL DISTRIBUTIONS: COMPARISON OF HUFF CURVES. JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY (NZ). 2003. V. 42(1). P. 65-74.
A LOW-COST COMPOSITE WATER SAMPLER FOR DRIP AND STREAM FLOW - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MALONE, R.W., BONTA, J.V., LIGHTELL, D.R. A LOW-COST COMPOSITE WATER SAMPLER FOR DRIP AND STREAM FLOW. APPLIED ENGINEERING IN AGRICULTURE. 2003. v. 19(1). p. 59-61.
ESTIMATION OF PARAMETERS CHARACTERIZING FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTIONS OF TIMES BETWEEN STORMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
BONTA, J.V. ESTIMATION OF PARAMETERS CHARACTERIZING FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTIONS OF TIMES BETWEEN STORMS. TRANS. OF THE ASAE. 2003. V. 46(2). P. 331-343.
A LOW-COST COMPOSITE WATER SAMPLER FOR DRIP AND STREAM FLOW - (Proceedings)
MALONE, R.W., BONTA, J.V., LIGHTELL, D.R. A LOW-COST COMPOSITE WATER SAMPLER FOR DRIP AND STREAM FLOW. ASAE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MEETING. 2002. Paper No. 022148.
AGRICULTURAL BMPS AND MODELING FOR SEDIMENT - (Proceedings)
Bonta, J.V., Wauchope, R.D. 2005. Agricultural BMPs and modeling for sediment. In: Schubauer-Berigan, J.P., Minamyer, S., Hartzell, E., editors. Proceedings of A Workshop on Suspended Sediments and Solids, July 11-12, 2002, USEPA, Cincinnati, OH. p. C-34-C-39.
ESTIMATING PARAMETERS FOR CHARACTERIZING TIMES BETWEEN STORMS - (Proceedings)
Bonta, J.V., Johnson, G. Estimating parameters for characterizing times between storms. Proceedings of the 13th Conference on Applied Climatology, American Meteorological Society, Portland, Oregon. May 13-16, 2002. p. 134-138.
MODIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE COSHOCTON WHEEL WITH THE MODIFIED DROP-BOX WEIR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
BONTA, J.V. MODIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE COSHOCTON WHEEL WITH THE MODIFIED DROP-BOX WEIR. JOURNAL OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION. 2002. V. 57(6). P. 364-373.
THE USDA-ARS NORTH APPALACHIAN EXPERIMENTAL WATERSHED - (Abstract Only)
FRAMEWORK FOR ESTIMATING TMDLS WITH MINIMAL DATA - (Proceedings)
Bonta, J.V. Framework for estimating TMDLs with minimal data. Proceedings of the ASAE Conference on Watershed Management to Meet Emerging TMDL Environmental Regulations, Fort Worth, Texas. March 11-13, 2002. p. 6-12.
WEATHER GENERATOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - (Abstract Only)
CHARACTERIZING AND ESTIMATING SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VARIABILITY OF TIMES BETWEEN STORMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MODIFIED DROP-BOX WEIR FOR MONITORING WATERSHED FLOWS UNDER EXTREME APPROACH-CHANNEL CONDITIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ANALYSIS OF SEASONAL, CLIMATE, AND ELEVATION EFFECTS ON TIMES BETWEEN STORMS - (Proceedings)
DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW STORM GENERATOR MODEL AND ASSOCIATED PRECIPITATION STUDIES - (Proceedings)
THE USDA-ARS NORTH APPALACHIAN EXPERIMENTAL WATERSHED - (Abstract Only)
INTRODUCTION TO THE GLUGLA METHOD FOR ESTIMATING GROUND-WATER RECHARGE - (Abstract Only)
THE USE OF CONTROL CHARTS TO MONITOR REGRESSIONS PARAMETERS: TWO PRACTICALAPPLICATIONS - (Proceedings)
COMPARISON OF DRIP-FLOW/LOW-FLOW MEASURING DEVICES FOR INFILTROMETER RUNOFF MEASUREMENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SYNTHESIZING PRECIPITATION AND GAUGING SURFACE-WATER VOLUMES IN STEEP AND EROSIVE TERRAIN FOR GROUND-WATER EVALUATION - (Proceedings)
SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS IN GROUND WATER OVER SHORT DISTANCES - (Proceedings)
RUNOFF-ENERGY FACTORS FOR MUSLE SEDIMENT-YIELD MODEL FOR SURFACE MINES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ERROR ANALYSIS AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OF THE COSHOCTON WEIGHING LYSIMETERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
LYSIMETER STUDY OF NITRATE LEACHING FROM A CORN/SOYBEAN ROTATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SEASONAL AND SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTIONS OF TIMES BETWEEN STORMS - (Abstract Only)
IMPACT OF COAL SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION ON SUSPENDED SEDIMENT IN THREE OHIO WATERSHEDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
CALIBRATION AND QUALITY CONTROL (QC) OF THE COSHOCTON WEIGHING LYSIMETERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EVALUATION OF THE GLUGLA METHOD FOR ESTIMATING EVAPOTRANSPIRATION AND GROUND-WATER RECHARGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
WATER SAMPLER AND FLOW MEASUREMENT FOR RUNOFF CONTAINING LARGE SEDIMENT PARTICLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ERROR ANALYSIS AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OF THE COSHOCTON WEIGHING LYSIMETERS - (Proceedings)
INVESTIGATION OF TECHNIQUES TO COMPARE HUFF CURVES - (Proceedings)
GENERATION OF STORM OCCURRENCE, DEPTH AND DURATION - (Proceedings)
SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF RUNOFF AND SOIL PROPERTIES ON SMALL WATERSHEDS IN SIMILAR SOIL-MAP UNITS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MODIFIED DROP-BOX WEIR FOR MONITORING FLOWS FROM EROSION PLOTS AND SMALL WATERSHEDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
NITRATE AND BROMIDE LEACHING FROM LYSIMETERS IN A CORN/SOYBEAN ROTATION - (Abstract Only)
PREFERENTIAL FLOW IN COSHOCTON LYSIMETERS SHOWS IMPORTANCE TO SUSTAINED PRODUCTION - (Proceedings)
DEVELOPING CAPABILITIES FOR HYDROLOGICAL STUDIES: CONSULTANT'S REPORT IN HYDROLOGIC INSTRUMENTATION - (Other)
DETERMINATION OF WATERSHED CURVE NUMBER USING DERIVED DISTRIBUTIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
PROPOSED USE OF HUFF CURVES FOR HYETOGRAPH CHARACTERIZATION - (Proceedings)
PUMP SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING RUNOFF RECORDS DURING WINTER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
IMPACT OF COAL-SURFACE MINING ON HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY OF THREE OHIO WATERSHEDS - SURFACE-WATER HYDROLOGY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
WEPP WATER BALANCE SUBMODEL: MODEL DESCRIPTION AND EVALUATION - (Research Notes)
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