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

Owens PN, Petticrew EL (2024). The role of academia in assessing an environmental disaster: a reflection on the successes and limitations of research approaches to the 2014 catastrophic failure of the Mount Polley Mine tailings storage facility. BC Studies, 221, 227-245. https://ojs.library.ubc.ca/index.php/bcstudies/article/view/199473/1931…

Owens PN (2022). Sediment source fingerprinting: are we going in the right direction? Journal of Soils and Sediments, 22, 1643-1647.

Owens PN, Xu Z, Förstner U. (2022). Remembering Wim Salmons (1945-2022): a pioneer in sediment – contaminant science. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 22, 1369-1371.

Owens PN (2020). An introduction to advances in soils and sediments. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 20, 4111-4114. 

Owens PN, Xu Z (2020). Journal of Soils and Sediments: the first 20 years. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 20, 595-598.

Caron M, Lobb DA, Miller JJ, Liu K, Owens PN (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 WH, Evrard O, Owens PN (2015). Preface – Addressing challenges to advance sediment fingerprinting research. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 15, 2033-2037.

Owens PN (2012). Research resource review: River discharge to the coastal ocean: a global synthesis. Progress in Physical Geography, 36, 449-450

Owens PN, Xu Z (2011). Recent advances and future directions in soils and sediments research. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 11, 875-888.

Xu Z, Owens PN (2011). Developments and directions of the Journal of Soils and Sediments: 2011 and beyond. Journal of Soil and Sediments, 11, 1-2.

Owens PN, Petticrew EL, 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 RD, Owens P, Petticrew E (2010). Fishtrap Creek watershed project. Streamline, 14, 12-13.

Xu Z, Owens PN (2010). Our thanks to the Editors-in-Chief: Ulrich Förstner (sediments) and Wim Salomons (inter compartmental). Journal of Soil and Sediments, 10, 1435

Taylor KG, Owens PN (2009). Preface. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 9, 279-280.

Eaton B, Moore RD, Owens PN, Petticrew EL (2008). Suspended sediment concentrations: four years of post-fire data. Streamline, 12, 6.

Owens PN, Petticrew EL, Blake WH, Giles RD, Moore RD (2008). Post-fire determination of fine-grained sediment sources. Streamline, 12, 6-8.

Owens PN, Petticrew EL (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 PN (2007). Editorial: Sediment management at the river basin scale: challenges. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 7, 7.

Owens PN (2007). Introduction: background and summary of this issue on sediment linkages. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 7, 273-276.

Owens PN (2007). Challenges. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 7, 350.

Rickson RJ, Clarke MA, Owens PN (2006). Editorial: The use of vegetation for erosion control and environmental protection. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 31, 533-535.

Owens PN, Petticrew EL (2006). Sediment dynamics and pollutant mobility in river basins: Sedymo 2006 conference. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 6, 122-124.

Owens PN, Apitz S, Batalla R, Collins A, Eisma M, Glindemann H, Hoonstra S, Kothe H, Quinton J, Taylor K, Westrich B, White S, 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 PN, Kieta KA, Vanrobaeys J, Lobb DA (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 PN, Tarján S, Walling DE (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 KA, Owens PN, Lobb DA (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 KA, Owens PN, Randall S, Lobb DA (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 TA, Owens PN, Forrester BJ, 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 PN (2008). Sediment behaviour, functions and management. In: Sustainable Management of Sediment Resources: Sediment Management at the River Basin Scale edited by Owens PN. Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1-29.

Taylor KG, Owens PN, Batalla RJ, 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 Owens PN. Elsevier, Amsterdam, 83-135.

Owens PN, Slob AFL, Liska I, 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 Owens PN. Elsevier, Amsterdam, 217-259.

Collins AJ, Owens PN (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 Owens PN, Collins AJ. CABI, Wallingford, UK, 3-9.

Owens PN, Collins AJ (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 Owens PN, Collins AJ. CABI, Wallingford, UK, 297-317.

Jones CA, Basch G, Baylis AD, Bazzoni D, Biggs J, Bradbury RB, Chaney K, Deeks LK, Field R, Gomez JA, Jordan VWL, Lane MCG, Leake A, Livermore M, Owens PN, Ritz K, Sturny WG, 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 JFR, Arnoldussen A, Böken H, Brahy V, Düwel O, Gettermann J, Jacobsen O, Loj G, Vilela AM, Owens PN, Poitrenaud M, Prashuhn V, Redfern P, Rydell B, Strauss P, Theocharopoulos SP, Vandekerckhove L, Yordanov Y, 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 RJA, Montanarella L, Olazabal C, 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 PN, Rydell B, Jacobsen OH, Düwel O, Böken H, Üveges J, Castillo V, 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 RJA, Montanarella L, Olazabal C, 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 JF, Imeson A, Jarman R, Jones R, Kobza J, Lane M, Bissonnais YL, Loj G, Owens PN, Øygarden L, Mollenhauer K, Prasuhn V, Redfern P, Diaz JS, Strauss P, Berenyi JÜ (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 RJA, Montanarella L, Olazabal C, 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 LK, Owens PN (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 PN, Slaymaker O (2004). Introduction to mountain geomorphology. In: Mountain Geomorphology, edited by Owens PN, Slaymaker O. Hodder Arnold Publishers Ltd., 3-29.

Slaymaker O, Owens PN (2004). Mountain geomorphology and global environmental change. In: Mountain Geomorphology, edited by Owens PN, Slaymaker O. Hodder Arnold Publishers Ltd., 277-300.

McHugh M, Grant B, Owens PN (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, 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.