Refereed Book Chapters
Stott TA, Leggat MS, Owens PN, Forrester BJ, Déry SJ, Menounos B (2016). Suspended sediment dynamics in the proglacial zone of the rapidly retreating Castle Creek Glacier, British Columbia, Canada. In: Source-to-Sink Fluxes in Undisturbed Cold Environments edited by Beylich AA, Dixon JC, Zwolinski Z. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, pp. 313-325.
Owens PN (2005). Soil erosion and sediment fluxes in river basins: the influence of anthropogenic activities and climate change. In: Soil and Sediment Remediation edited by Lens P, Grotenhuis T, Malina G, Tabak H. IWA Press, London, 418-433.
Owens PN, Walling DE, Leeks GJL (2000). Tracing fluvial suspended sediment sources in the catchment of the River Tweed, Scotland, using composite fingerprints and a numerical mixing model. In: Tracers in Geomorphology, edited by Foster IDL. Wiley, Chichester, 291-308.
He Q, Owens P (1995). Determination of suspended sediment provenance using caesium-137, unsupported lead-210 and radium-226: a numerical mixing model approach. In: Sediment and Water Quality in River Catchments, edited by Foster IDL, Gurnell AM, Webb BW. Wiley, Chichester, 207-227.
Owens P, Slaymaker O (1993). Lacustrine sediment budgets in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. In: Geomorphology and Sedimentology of Lakes and Reservoirs, edited by McManus J, Duck RW. Wiley, Chichester, 105-123.
Owens PN (1990). Valley sedimentation at Slapton, South Devon, and its implications for the estimation of lake sediment-based erosion rates. In: Soil Erosion on Agricultural Land, edited by Boardman J, Foster IDL, Dearing JA. Wiley, Chichester, 193-200.
Refereed Conference Book Proceedings
Smith HG, Blake WH, Owens PN (2012). Application of sediment tracers to discriminate sediment sources following wildfire. In: Wildfire and Water Quality: Processes, Impacts and Challenges edited by Stone M, Collins A, Thoms M. IAHS Publication 354, IAHS Press, Wallingford, UK, 81-89.
Smith TA, Owens PN (2010). Impact of land use activities on fine sediment-associated contaminants, Quesnel River Basin, British Columbia, Canada. In: Sediment Dynamics for a Changing Future edited by Banasik K, Horowitz AJ, Owens PN, Stone M, Walling DE. IAHS Publication 337, IAHS Press, Wallingford, U.K., 37-43.
Owens PN, Duzant JH, Deeks LK, Wood GA, Morgan RPC, Collins AJ (2006). The use of buffer features for sediment and phosphorus retention in the landscape: implications for sediment delivery and water quality in river basins. In: Sediment Dynamics and the Hydromorphology of River Systems edited by Rowan JS, Duck RW, Werrity A. IAHS Publication, IAHS Press, Wallingford, 243-248.
Owens PN, Deeks LK (2004). The role of soil phosphorus in controlling sediment-associated phosphorus transfers in river catchments. In: Sediment Transfer through the Fluvial System edited by Golosov V, Belyaev V, Walling DE. IAHS Publication 288. IAHS Press, Wallingford, 444-450.
Walling DE, Owens PN (2002). The role of floodplain sedimentation in catchment sediment and nutrient budgets. In: The Structure, Function and Management Implications of Fluvial Sedimentary Systems edited by Dyer F, Thoms M, Olley J. IAHS Publication 276, IAHS Press, Wallingford, 407-416.
Carton J, Walling DE, Owens PN, Leeks GJL (2000). Spatial and temporal variability in the chromium content of fluvial sediment in the catchment of the River Aire, Yorkshire, UK. In: The Role of Erosion and Sediment Transport in Nutrient and Contaminant Transfer, edited by Stone M. IAHS Publication No. 263, IAHS Press, Wallingford, 219-226.
Lees J, Foster I, Jones D, Owens P, Walling D, Leeks G (1997). Sediment yields in a changing environment; a historical reconstruction using reservoir bottom-sediments in three contrasting small catchments, North York Moors, UK. In: Human Impact on Erosion and Sedimentation, edited by Walling DE, Probst J-L. IAHS Publication 245, IAHS Press, Wallingford, 169-179.
Owens P, Slaymaker O (1994). Post-glacial temporal variability of sediment accumulation in a small alpine lake. In: Variability in Stream Erosion and Sediment Transport, edited by Olive LJ, Loughran RJ, Kesby JA. IAHS Publication 224, IAHS Press, Wallingford, 187-195.
Owens P, Slaymaker O. (1992). Late Holocene sediment yields in small alpine and subalpine drainage basins, British Columbia. In: Erosion, Debris Flows and Environment in Mountain Regions, edited by Walling DE, Davies TR, Hasholt B. IAHS Publication 209, IAHS Press, Wallingford, 147-154.
Non-Refereed Journal Articles
Caron, M., Lobb, D.A., Miller, J.J., Liu, K. and Owens, P.N. (2016). Sediment fingerprinting in the Lower Little Bow using fallout using Cs-137 as a tracer. Prairie Perspectives: Geographical Essays, 18, 50-56.
Smith, H., Blake, W.H., Evrard, O. and Owens, P.N. (2015). Preface – Addressing challenges to advance sediment fingerprinting research. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 15, 2033-2037.
Owens, P.N. (2012). Research resource review: River discharge to the coastal ocean: a global synthesis. Progress in Physical Geography, 36, 449-450
Owens, P.N. and Xu, Z. (2011). Recent advances and future directions in soils and sediments research. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 11, 875-888.
Xu, Z. and Owens, P.N. (2011). Developments and directions of the Journal of Soils and Sediments: 2011 and beyond. Journal of Soil and Sediments, 11, 1-2.
Owens, P.N., Petticrew, E.L. and van der Perk, M. (2010). Sediment response to catchment disturbances. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 10, 591-596.
Eaton, B., Giles, T., Heise, B., Moore, R.D., Owens, P. and Petticrew, E. (2010). Fishtrap Creek watershed project. Streamline, 14, 12-13.
Xu, Z. and Owens, P.N. (2010). Our thanks to the Editors-in-Chief: Ulrich Förstner (sediments) and Wim Salomons (inter compartmental). Journal of Soil and Sediments, 10, 1435
Taylor, K.G. and Owens, P.N. (2009). Preface. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 9, 279-280.
Eaton, B., Moore, R.D., Owens, P.N. and Petticrew, E.L. (2008). Suspended sediment concentrations: four years of post-fire data. Streamline, 12, 6.
Owens, P.N., Petticrew, E.L., Blake, W.H., Giles, R.D. and Moore, R.D. (2008). Post-fire determination of fine-grained sediment sources. Streamline, 12, 6-8.
Owens, P.N. and Petticrew, E.L. (2008). Book review: Bernd Westrich, Ulrich Forstner (Eds.): Sediment dynamics and pollutant mobility in rivers – an interdisciplinary approach. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 8, 151-153.
Owens, P.N. (2007). Editorial: Sediment management at the river basin scale: challenges. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 7, 7.
Owens, P.N. (2007). Introduction: background and summary of this issue on sediment linkages. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 7, 273-276.
Owens, P.N. (2007). Challenges. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 7, 350.
Rickson, R.J., Clarke, M.A. and Owens, P.N. (2006). Editorial: The use of vegetation for erosion control and environmental protection. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 31, 533-535.
Owens, P.N. and Petticrew, E.L. (2006). Sediment dynamics and pollutant mobility in river basins: Sedymo 2006 conference. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 6, 122-124.
Owens, P.N., Apitz, S., Batalla, R., Collins, A., Eisma, M., Glindemann, H., Hoonstra, S., Kothe, H., Quinton, J., Taylor, K., Westrich, B., White, S. and Wilkinson, H. (2004). Sediment management at the river basin scale: synthesis of SedNet Working Group 2 outcomes. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 4, 219-222.
Non-Refereed Conference Proceedings
Förstner U, Owens PN (2007) Sediment quantity and quality issues in river basins. In: Sediment Dynamics and Pollutant Mobility in Rivers edited by Westrich B, Förstner U. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1-15.
Owens PN (2007). Erosion processes and pollution transport. In: Effects of River Sediments and Channel Processes on Social, Economical and Environmental Safety: Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on River Sedimentation, August 1-4 2007, Volume 1, Moscow, 96-105.
Duzant J, Owens PN, Wood G (2005). The strategic placement and design of buffer features for sediment and phosphorus retention. In: Is Living Water Possible in Agricultural Areas? edited by Braskerud BC. Jordforsk Book 48/05, As, Norway, 46-47.
Humphrey RL, Deeks LK, Owens PN, Wade AP, Bailey GA, Wood GA, Withers PJA, Hann M (2004). Field-scale risk assessment of phosphorus and sediment loss from agricultural land to water: targeting mitigation options for the Water Framework Directive. In: Proceedings of the CIWEM Second National Conference, edited by Horan NJ, September 2004, Volume One, 171-181.
Non-Refereed (Other)
Owens, P.N., Kieta, K.A., Vanrobaeys, J. and Lobb, D.A. (2017). Designing and managing riparian buffers to filter phosphorus and sediment. Final Report to Lake Winnipeg Basin Stewardship Fund, Environment and Climate Change Canada, 192 pp.
Benmansour, M., Mabit, L., Owens, P.N., Tarján, S. and Walling, D.E. (2014). The use of excess 210Pb (210Pbex) as a soil and sediment tracer. In: Guidelines for Using Fallout Radionuclides to Assess Erosion and Effectiveness of Soil Conservation Strategies. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Technical Document, TecDoc 1741, IAEA, Vienna, Austria, pp. 79-104.
Caley, K.A., Owens, P.N. and Lobb D.A. (2012). Determining the effective use of riparian areas to filter sediment and phosphorus. Appendix A. Decision support systems and guidelines for agricultural buffer design and placement – a review. Final Report to Lake Winnipeg Basin Stewardship Fund, Environment Canada, 40 pp.
Caley, K.A. Owens, P.N., Randall, S. and Lobb. D.A. (2012). Determining the effective use of riparian areas to filter sediment and phosphorus. Appendix III. Decision support system: buffer design and placement. Final Report to Lake Winnipeg Basin Stewardship Fund, Environment Canada, 26 pp.
Stott, T.A., Owens, P.N., Forrester, B.J. and Lee, J. (2009). Suspended sediment fluxes in the Castle Creek Glacier pro-glacial zone, Cariboo Mountains, British Columbia. CETL Journal of Innovations in Practice, 2, 49-70.
Owens, P.N. (2008). Sediment behaviour, functions and management. In: Sustainable Management of Sediment Resources: Sediment Management at the River Basin Scale edited by P.N. Owens. Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1-29.
Taylor, K.G., Owens, P.N., Batalla, R.J. and Garcia, C. (2008). Sediment and contaminant sources and transfers in river basins. In: Sustainable Management of Sediment Resources: Sediment Management at the River Basin Scale edited by P.N. Owens. Elsevier, Amsterdam, 83-135.
Owens, P.N., Slob, A.F.L., Liska, I. and Brils, J. (2008). Towards sustainable sediment management at the river basin scale. In: Sustainable Management of Sediment Resources: Sediment Management at the River Basin Scale edited by P.N. Owens. Elsevier, Amsterdam, 217-259.
Collins, A.J. and Owens, P.N. (2006). Soil erosion and sediment redistribution in river catchments: measurement, modelling and management in the 21st century. In: Soil Erosion and Sediment Redistribution in River Catchments: Measurement, Modelling and Management, edited by P.N. Owens and A.J. Collins. CABI, Wallingford, UK, 3-9.
Owens, P.N. and Collins, A.J. (2006). Soil erosion and sediment redistribution in river catchments: summary, outlook and future needs. In: Soil Erosion and Sediment Redistribution in River Catchments: Measurement, Modelling and Management, edited by P.N. Owens and A.J. Collins, CABI, Wallingford, UK, 297-317.
Jones, C.A., Basch, G., Baylis, A.D., Bazzoni, D., Biggs, J., Bradbury, R.B., Chaney, K., Deeks, L.K., Field, R., Gomez, J.A., Jordan, V.W.L., Lane, M.C.G., Leake, A., Livermore, M., Owens, P.N., Ritz K., Sturny, W.G. and Thomas, F. (2006). Conservation Agriculture in Europe: an approach to sustainable crop production by protecting soil and water? SOWAP, Jealott’s Hill. Bracknell, UK.
Olmeda-Hodge, T., Del Salto, J.F.R., Arnoldussen, A., Böken, H., Brahy, V., Düwel, O., Gettermann, J., Jacobsen, O., Loj, G., Vilela, A.M., Owens, P.N., Poitrenaud, M., Prashuhn, V., Redfern, P., Rydell, B., Strauss, P., Theocharopoulos, S.P., Vandekerckhove, L., Yordanov, Y. and Zuquete, A. (2004). Policy Options for Prevention and Remediation. In: Reports of the Technical Working Groups Established Under the Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection, Van-Camp, L., Bujarrabal, B., Gentile, A.-R., Jones, R.J.A., Montanarella, L., Olazabal, C. and Selvaradjou, S.-K. (editors). EUR 21319 EN/1, 872 pp. Office for the Official Publications of the European Commission, Luxembourg, 215-240.
Crescimanno, G., Lane, M., Owens, P.N., Rydell, B., Jacobsen, O.H., Düwel, O., Böken, H., Üveges, J., Castillo, V. and Imeson, A. (2004). Links with Organic Matter and Contamination and Secondary Soil Threats. In: Reports of the Technical Working Groups Established Under the Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection, Van-Camp, L., Bujarrabal, B., Gentile, A.-R., Jones, R.J.A., Montanarella, L., Olazabal, C. and Selvaradjou, S.-K. (editors). EUR 21319 EN/1, 872 pp. Office for the Official Publications of the European Commission, Luxembourg, 241-273.
Vandekerckhove, L., Arnoldussen, A., Bazzoffi, P., Böken, H., Castillo, V., Crescimanno, G., Düwel, O., Esteve, J.F., Imeson, A., Jarman, R., Jones, R., Kobza, J., Lane, M., Bissonnais, Y.L., Loj, G., Owens, P.N., Øygarden, L., Mollenhauer, K., Prasuhn, V., Redfern, P., Diaz, J.S., Strauss, P., and Berenyi, J.Ü. (2004). Monitoring Soil Erosion in Europe. In: Reports of the Technical Working Groups Established Under the Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection, Van-Camp, L., Bujarrabal, B., Gentile, A.-R., Jones, R.J.A., Montanarella, L., Olazabal, C. and Selvaradjou, S.-K. (editors). EUR 21319 EN/1, 872 pp. Office for the Official Publications of the European Commission, Luxembourg, 295-309.
McHugh, M., Deeks, L.K. and Owens P.N. (2004). Bacterial Contamination of Watercourses and Bathing Waters from Farm Waste Disposal. Environment Agency R&D Science Report P2-168/TR2, Environment Agency, Bristol.
Owens, P.N. and Slaymaker, O. (2004). Introduction to mountain geomorphology. In: Mountain Geomorphology, edited by P.N. Owens and O. Slaymaker. Hodder Arnold Publishers Ltd., 3-29.
Slaymaker, O. and Owens, P.N. (2004). Mountain geomorphology and global environmental change. In: Mountain Geomorphology, edited by P.N. Owens and O. Slaymaker. Hodder Arnold Publishers Ltd., 277-300.
McHugh, M., Grant, B. and Owens P.N. (2003). Bacterial Contamination of Watercourses and Bathing Waters from Farm Waste Disposal: a Literature Review. Environment Agency R&D Technical Report P2-168/TR1, Environment Agency, Bristol.
Foster, I., Walling, D. and Owens, P. (1993). Sediment yields and budgets in the Start valley. In: A Field Guide to the Geomorphology of the Slapton Region, edited by T. Burt. FSC Occasional Publication 27, Field Studies Council, Shrewsbury, 25-30.
Edited Books
Banasik K, Horowitz AJ, Owens PN, Stone M, Walling DE (Editors) (2010). Sediment Dynamics for a Changing Future. IAHS Publication 337, IAHS Press, Wallingford, UK.
Owens PN (Editor) (2008). Sustainable Management of Sediment Resources: Sediment Management at the River Basin Scale. Elsevier, Amsterdam.
Owens PN, Collins AJ (Editors) (2006). Soil Erosion and Sediment Redistribution in River Catchments: Measurement, Modelling and Management. CAB International, Wallingford, UK.
Owens PN, Slaymaker O (Editors) (2004). Mountain Geomorphology. Hodder Arnold Publishers Ltd, London.
Edited Journal Special Issues
Owens PN, Petticrew EL, van der Perk M (Editors) (2010). Sediment response to catchment disturbances. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 10, 591-697.
Taylor KG, Owens PN (Editors) (2009). Urban sediments: a global perspective. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 9, 279-392.
Owens PN (Editor) (2007). Sediment linkages between the river catchment and the sea. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 7, 273-350.
Owens PN, Rickson RJ, Clarke MA (Editors) (2006). The use of vegetation for erosion control and environmental protection. Earth Surface Processes and Landform, 31, 533-631.
Church M, Owens P, Petticrew E, Souch C (Editors) (2006). Sediment and geochemical budgets. Geomorphology, 79, 1-142.