Helen Watson
Helen completed her academic study at the University of Aberdeen and then began her career at the Institute in 1998. She is an experienced technical assistant with both field and laboratory based skills.
Current research interests
She is responsible for mentoring and coordinating technical staff, their skills and the available resources to support research scientists and their associated projects with the catchment management group.
Bibliography
- Edwards, A.C.; Watson, H.; Cook, Y.; Domburg, P. (In press) Contrasting the pathways and delivery mechanisms of nitrogen, phosphorus and coliforms to a headwater stream., Water Science and Technology.
- Richards, S.; Bidood, L.; Watson, H.; Stutter, M. (2022) Biogeochemical impacts of sewage effluents in predominantly rural river catchments are point source inputs distinct to background diffuse pollution , Journal of Environmental Management
- Stutter, M.I.; Richards, S.; Ibiyemi, A.; Watson, H. (2021) Spatial representation of in-stream sediment phosphorus release combining channel network approaches and in-situ experiments., The Science of the Total Environment, 795, Article No. 148790.
- Stutter, M.I.; Wyness, A.; Watson, H.; Dodd, N. (2020) Coupled macronutrient cycling in stream biofilms: effects of stoichiometry, light and temperature., Science of the Total Environment, 703, Article Number 134880.
- Addy, S.; Watson, H.; Wilkinson, M. (2020) Evaluating an upland Natural Flood Management hydrometric network: implications for future monitoring., CREW Research Summary, CD2019_01, 3pp.
- Zak, D.; Stutter, M.I.; Jensen, H.S.; Egemose, S.; Carstensen, M.V.; Audet, J.; Strand, J.A.; Feuerbach, P.; Hoffmann, C.C.; Christen, B.; Hille, S.; Knudsen, M.; Stockan, J.; Watson, H.; Heckrath, G.; Kronvang, B. (2019) An assessment of the multifunctionality of integrated buffer zones in Northwestern Europe., Journal of Environmental Quality, 48, 262-375.
- Zak, D.; Carstensen, M.V.; Audet, J.; Hoffmann, C.C.; Hille, S.; Knudsen, M.; Kronvang, B.; Stutter, M.I.; Stockan, J.; Watson, H. (2019) The multi-functionality of integrated buffer zones in Northwest Europe., Land Use and Water Quality (LuWQ 2019) Conference, Agriculture and the Environment, Aarhus, Denmark, 3-6 June 2019.
- Neill, A.J.; Tetzlaff, D.; Strachan, N.J.C.; Hough, R.L.; Avery, L.M.; Watson, H.; Soulsby, C. (2018) Using spatial-stream-network models and long-term data to understand and predict dynamics of faecal contamination in a mixed land-use catchment., Science of the Total Environment, 612, 840-852.
- Roberts, D.; Torrance, L.; Stirton, G.; Britton, A.J.; Craig, C.; Kyle, C-A.; Abel, C.; Macaulay, C.; Fielding, D.; Watson, H.; Pohle, I.; Robertson, J.; Maxwell, J.; Irvine, K.; Sutherland, L-A.; Dawson, L.A.; Shepherd, L.; Miller, P.; Ellis, R.; Richards, S.; Blok, V.; Hackett, C.; Kettle, H. (2018) Women in Science., The James Hutton Institute, 25pp.
- Stutter, M.I.; Dawson, J.J.C.; Glendell, M.; Napier, F.; Potts, J.M.; Sample, J.; Vinten, A.J.A.; Watson, H. (2017) Evaluating the use of in-situ turbidity measurements to quantify fluvial sediment and phosphorus concentrations and fluxes in agricultural streams., Science of the Total Environment, 607, 391-402.
- Monteith, D.; Henrys, P.; Banin, L.; Smith, R.; Morecroft, M.; Scotts, T.; Andrews, C.; Beaumont, D.; Benham, S.; Bowmaker, V.; Corbett, S.; Dick, J.; Dodd, B.; Dodd, N.; McKenna, C.; McMillan, S.; Pallett, D.; Pereira, M.G.; Poskitt, J.; Rennie, S.; Rose, R.; Schafer, S.; Sherrin, L.; Tang, S.; Turner, A.; Watson, H. (2016) Trends and variability in weather and atmospheric deposition at UK Environmental Change Network sites (1993-2012)., Ecological Indicators, 68, 21-35.
- Rose, R.; Monteith, D.T.; Henrys, P.; Smart, S.; Wood, C.; Morecroft, M.; Andrews, C.; Beaumont, D.; Benham, S.; Bowmaker, V.; Corbett, S.; Dick, J.; Dodd, B.; Dodd, N.; Flexen, M.; McKenna, C.; McMillan, S.; Pallett, D.; Rennie, S.; Schafer, S.; Scott, T.; Sherrin, L.; Turner, A.; Watson, H. (2016) Evidence for increases in vegetation species richness across UK Environmental Change Network sites linked to changes in air pollution and weather patterns., Ecological Indicators, 68, 52-62.
- Dick, J.; Andrews, C.; Beaumont, D.A.; Benham, S.; Dodd, N.; Pallett, D.; Rose, R.; Scott, T.; Smith, R.; Schafer, S.M.; Turner, A.; Watson, H. (2016) Analysis of temporal change in delivery of ecosystem services over 20 years at long term monitoring sites of the UK Environmental Change Network., Ecological Indicators, 68, 115-125.
- Vinten, A.J.A.; Loades, K.; Addy, S.; Richards, S.; Stutter, M.I.; Cook, Y.; Watson, H.; Taylor, C.; Abel, C.; Baggaley, N.; Ritchie, R.; Jeffrey, W. (2014) Assessment of the use of sediment fences for control of erosion and sediment phosphorus loss after potato harvesting on sloping land., Science of the Total Environment, 468-469, 1234-1244.
- Wilkinson, M.; Quinn, P.; Addy, S.; Watson, H.; Barber, N.; Jonczyk, J.; Nicholson, A. (2014) Using a natural flood management approach to mitigate flooding, water quality and sediment problems., River Restoration: Delivering Multiple Benefits, River Restoration Centre, 15th Annual Network Conference, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK, 7 and 8 May 2014. Sheffield Hallam university, Sheffield, UK, 7 and 8 May 2014
- Dunn, S.M.; Johnston, L.; Taylor, C.; Watson, H.; Cook, Y.; Langan, S.J. (2013) Capability and limitations of a simple grid-based model for simulating land use influences on stream nitrate concentrations., Journal of Hydrology, 507, 110-123.
- Edwards, A.C.; Watson, HA.; Cook, Y.E.M. (2012) Source strengths, transport pathways and delivery mechanisms of nutrients, suspended solids and coliforms within a small agricultural headwater catchment., Science of the Total Environment, 434, 123-129.
- Watson, H.A.; Delbos, E.M.; Dawson, J.J.C.; Monteith, D. (2012) Volcanic ash deposition across the UK: Evidence from Environmental Change Network sites., In: Proceedings of the 2011 INEF Conference, Cambridge, UK, 25-27 July 2011. Environmental Forensics, pp181-193.
- Dick, J.; Andrews, C.; Beaumont, D.A.; Benham, S.; Brooks, D.R.; Corbett, S.; Lloyd, D.; McMillan, S.; Monteith, D.T.; Pilgrim, E.S.; Rose, R.; Scott, A.; Scott, T.; Smith, R.I.; Taylor, C.; Taylor, M.; Turner, A.; Watson, H. (2011) A comparison of ecosystem services delivered by 11 long-term monitoring sites in the UK environmental change network., Environmetrics, 22, 639-648.
- Vinten, A.J.A.; Artz, R.R.E.; Thomas, N.; Potts, J.M.; Avery, L.M.; Langan, S.J.; Watson, H.; Cook, Y.; Taylor, C.; Abel, C.; Reid, E.; Singh, B.K. (2011) Comparison of microbial community assays for the assessment of stream biofilm ecology., Journal of Microbiological Methods, 85, 190-198.
- Watson, H.A.; Delbos, E.M.; Dawson, J.J.C.; Monteith, D. (2011) Volcanic ash in the UK: Evidence from Environmental Change Network sites., Presented at the 2nd International Network of Environmental Forensics Conference on Advances in Environmental Forensics at St. John's College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, 25-27 July 2011.
- Dawson, J.J.C.; Delbos, E.; Hough, R.L.; Lumsdon, D.; Mayes, R.; Watson, H. (2011) Impacts of volcanic ash originating from the April 2010 eruption in Eyjafjallajokull (Iceland) on the natural resources of Scotland., Macaulay Land Use Research Institute website.
- Vinten, A.J.A.; Stutter, M.I.; Potts, J.; Watson, H.; Abel, C.; Taylor, C.; Cook, Y. (2010) Assessment of catchment scale efficacy of diffuse pollution mitigation using turbidity probes: a cost-effective approach to monitoring in priority catchments?, Joint SAC/SEPA Biennial Conference 2010, Climate, Water and Soil: Science: Policy and Practice, Edinburgh, 31 March - 1 April 2010.
- Morecroft, M.D.; Bealey, C.E.; Beaumont, D.A.; Benham, S.; Brooks, D.R.; Burt, T.P.; Critchley, C.N.R.; Dick, J.; Littlewood, N.A.; Monteith, D.T.; Scott, W.A.; Smith, R.I.; Walmesley, C.; Watson, H. (2009) The UK Environmental Change Network: Emerging trends in the composition of plantand animal communities and the physical environment., Biological Conservation, 142, 2814-2832.
- Stutter, M.I.; Lumsdon, D.G.; Futter, M.N.; Watson, H. (2009) Dissolved organic carbon release from UK organic soils in response to fourteen years of environmental change., In: Predicting the Future for Highly Organic Soils, British Society of Soil Science, Spring Conference, Edinburgh Conference Centre, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, 5-7 May 2009.
- Vinten, A.J.A.; Abel, C.; Watson, H.; Taylor, A. (2009) Lunan monitored priority catchment project., Annual Report 2008.
- Cooper, R.; Thoss, V.; Watson, H. (2007) Factors influencing the release of dissolved organic carbon and dissolved forms of nitrogen from a small upland headwater during autumn runoff events., Hydrological Processes, 21, 622-633.
- Vinten, A.J.A.; Artz, R.R.E.; Singh, B.K.; Langan, S.J.; Watson, H.; Cook, Y.; Taylor, C.; Abel, C.; Thomas, N.; Reid, E. (2007) Assessing the potential of stream microbial biofilm community analysis to identify impacts of agricultural pollution on water quality., 11th International Conference on Diffuse Pollution and the 1st Joint Meeting of the IWA Diffuse Pollution and Urban Drainage Specialist Groups, Belo Horizonte-MG, 26-31 August 2007.
- Stutter, M.; Deeks, L.; Billet, M.F.; Bengough, A.G.; Zhang, X.; Young, I.M.; Crawford, J.W.; Watson, H.; Edwards, A. (2002) Solute transport through natural upland soils., Biogeomon 2002, 4th International Symposium on Ecosystem Behaviour, Reading, August 2002.
- Richards, S.; Bidood, L.; Watson, H.; Stutter, M. (2022) Biogeochemical impacts of sewage effluents in predominantly rural river catchments are point source inputs distinct to background diffuse pollution , Journal of Environmental Management
- Stutter, M.I.; Richards, S.; Ibiyemi, A.; Watson, H. (2021) Spatial representation of in-stream sediment phosphorus release combining channel network approaches and in-situ experiments., The Science of the Total Environment, 795, Article No. 148790.
- Stutter, M.I.; Wyness, A.; Watson, H.; Dodd, N. (2020) Coupled macronutrient cycling in stream biofilms: effects of stoichiometry, light and temperature., Science of the Total Environment, 703, Article Number 134880.
- Zak, D.; Stutter, M.I.; Jensen, H.S.; Egemose, S.; Carstensen, M.V.; Audet, J.; Strand, J.A.; Feuerbach, P.; Hoffmann, C.C.; Christen, B.; Hille, S.; Knudsen, M.; Stockan, J.; Watson, H.; Heckrath, G.; Kronvang, B. (2019) An assessment of the multifunctionality of integrated buffer zones in Northwestern Europe., Journal of Environmental Quality, 48, 262-375.
- Neill, A.J.; Tetzlaff, D.; Strachan, N.J.C.; Hough, R.L.; Avery, L.M.; Watson, H.; Soulsby, C. (2018) Using spatial-stream-network models and long-term data to understand and predict dynamics of faecal contamination in a mixed land-use catchment., Science of the Total Environment, 612, 840-852.
- Stutter, M.I.; Dawson, J.J.C.; Glendell, M.; Napier, F.; Potts, J.M.; Sample, J.; Vinten, A.J.A.; Watson, H. (2017) Evaluating the use of in-situ turbidity measurements to quantify fluvial sediment and phosphorus concentrations and fluxes in agricultural streams., Science of the Total Environment, 607, 391-402.
- Monteith, D.; Henrys, P.; Banin, L.; Smith, R.; Morecroft, M.; Scotts, T.; Andrews, C.; Beaumont, D.; Benham, S.; Bowmaker, V.; Corbett, S.; Dick, J.; Dodd, B.; Dodd, N.; McKenna, C.; McMillan, S.; Pallett, D.; Pereira, M.G.; Poskitt, J.; Rennie, S.; Rose, R.; Schafer, S.; Sherrin, L.; Tang, S.; Turner, A.; Watson, H. (2016) Trends and variability in weather and atmospheric deposition at UK Environmental Change Network sites (1993-2012)., Ecological Indicators, 68, 21-35.
- Rose, R.; Monteith, D.T.; Henrys, P.; Smart, S.; Wood, C.; Morecroft, M.; Andrews, C.; Beaumont, D.; Benham, S.; Bowmaker, V.; Corbett, S.; Dick, J.; Dodd, B.; Dodd, N.; Flexen, M.; McKenna, C.; McMillan, S.; Pallett, D.; Rennie, S.; Schafer, S.; Scott, T.; Sherrin, L.; Turner, A.; Watson, H. (2016) Evidence for increases in vegetation species richness across UK Environmental Change Network sites linked to changes in air pollution and weather patterns., Ecological Indicators, 68, 52-62.
- Dick, J.; Andrews, C.; Beaumont, D.A.; Benham, S.; Dodd, N.; Pallett, D.; Rose, R.; Scott, T.; Smith, R.; Schafer, S.M.; Turner, A.; Watson, H. (2016) Analysis of temporal change in delivery of ecosystem services over 20 years at long term monitoring sites of the UK Environmental Change Network., Ecological Indicators, 68, 115-125.
- Vinten, A.J.A.; Loades, K.; Addy, S.; Richards, S.; Stutter, M.I.; Cook, Y.; Watson, H.; Taylor, C.; Abel, C.; Baggaley, N.; Ritchie, R.; Jeffrey, W. (2014) Assessment of the use of sediment fences for control of erosion and sediment phosphorus loss after potato harvesting on sloping land., Science of the Total Environment, 468-469, 1234-1244.
- Dunn, S.M.; Johnston, L.; Taylor, C.; Watson, H.; Cook, Y.; Langan, S.J. (2013) Capability and limitations of a simple grid-based model for simulating land use influences on stream nitrate concentrations., Journal of Hydrology, 507, 110-123.
- Edwards, A.C.; Watson, HA.; Cook, Y.E.M. (2012) Source strengths, transport pathways and delivery mechanisms of nutrients, suspended solids and coliforms within a small agricultural headwater catchment., Science of the Total Environment, 434, 123-129.
- Dick, J.; Andrews, C.; Beaumont, D.A.; Benham, S.; Brooks, D.R.; Corbett, S.; Lloyd, D.; McMillan, S.; Monteith, D.T.; Pilgrim, E.S.; Rose, R.; Scott, A.; Scott, T.; Smith, R.I.; Taylor, C.; Taylor, M.; Turner, A.; Watson, H. (2011) A comparison of ecosystem services delivered by 11 long-term monitoring sites in the UK environmental change network., Environmetrics, 22, 639-648.
- Vinten, A.J.A.; Artz, R.R.E.; Thomas, N.; Potts, J.M.; Avery, L.M.; Langan, S.J.; Watson, H.; Cook, Y.; Taylor, C.; Abel, C.; Reid, E.; Singh, B.K. (2011) Comparison of microbial community assays for the assessment of stream biofilm ecology., Journal of Microbiological Methods, 85, 190-198.
- Morecroft, M.D.; Bealey, C.E.; Beaumont, D.A.; Benham, S.; Brooks, D.R.; Burt, T.P.; Critchley, C.N.R.; Dick, J.; Littlewood, N.A.; Monteith, D.T.; Scott, W.A.; Smith, R.I.; Walmesley, C.; Watson, H. (2009) The UK Environmental Change Network: Emerging trends in the composition of plantand animal communities and the physical environment., Biological Conservation, 142, 2814-2832.
- Cooper, R.; Thoss, V.; Watson, H. (2007) Factors influencing the release of dissolved organic carbon and dissolved forms of nitrogen from a small upland headwater during autumn runoff events., Hydrological Processes, 21, 622-633.
- Vinten, A.J.A.; Artz, R.R.E.; Thomas, N.; Potts, J.M.; Avery, L.M.; Langan, S.J.; Watson, H.; Cook, Y.; Taylor, C.; Abel, C.; Reid, E.; Singh, B.K. (2011) Comparison of microbial community assays for the assessment of stream biofilm ecology., Journal of Microbiological Methods, 85, 190-198.
- Roberts, D.; Torrance, L.; Stirton, G.; Britton, A.J.; Craig, C.; Kyle, C-A.; Abel, C.; Macaulay, C.; Fielding, D.; Watson, H.; Pohle, I.; Robertson, J.; Maxwell, J.; Irvine, K.; Sutherland, L-A.; Dawson, L.A.; Shepherd, L.; Miller, P.; Ellis, R.; Richards, S.; Blok, V.; Hackett, C.; Kettle, H. (2018) Women in Science., The James Hutton Institute, 25pp.
- Watson, H.A.; Delbos, E.M.; Dawson, J.J.C.; Monteith, D. (2012) Volcanic ash deposition across the UK: Evidence from Environmental Change Network sites., In: Proceedings of the 2011 INEF Conference, Cambridge, UK, 25-27 July 2011. Environmental Forensics, pp181-193.
- Addy, S.; Watson, H.; Wilkinson, M. (2020) Evaluating an upland Natural Flood Management hydrometric network: implications for future monitoring., CREW Research Summary, CD2019_01, 3pp.
- Dawson, J.J.C.; Delbos, E.; Hough, R.L.; Lumsdon, D.; Mayes, R.; Watson, H. (2011) Impacts of volcanic ash originating from the April 2010 eruption in Eyjafjallajokull (Iceland) on the natural resources of Scotland., Macaulay Land Use Research Institute website.
- Vinten, A.J.A.; Abel, C.; Watson, H.; Taylor, A. (2009) Lunan monitored priority catchment project., Annual Report 2008.
- Zak, D.; Carstensen, M.V.; Audet, J.; Hoffmann, C.C.; Hille, S.; Knudsen, M.; Kronvang, B.; Stutter, M.I.; Stockan, J.; Watson, H. (2019) The multi-functionality of integrated buffer zones in Northwest Europe., Land Use and Water Quality (LuWQ 2019) Conference, Agriculture and the Environment, Aarhus, Denmark, 3-6 June 2019.
- Wilkinson, M.; Quinn, P.; Addy, S.; Watson, H.; Barber, N.; Jonczyk, J.; Nicholson, A. (2014) Using a natural flood management approach to mitigate flooding, water quality and sediment problems., River Restoration: Delivering Multiple Benefits, River Restoration Centre, 15th Annual Network Conference, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK, 7 and 8 May 2014. Sheffield Hallam university, Sheffield, UK, 7 and 8 May 2014
- Watson, H.A.; Delbos, E.M.; Dawson, J.J.C.; Monteith, D. (2011) Volcanic ash in the UK: Evidence from Environmental Change Network sites., Presented at the 2nd International Network of Environmental Forensics Conference on Advances in Environmental Forensics at St. John's College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, 25-27 July 2011.
- Vinten, A.J.A.; Stutter, M.I.; Potts, J.; Watson, H.; Abel, C.; Taylor, C.; Cook, Y. (2010) Assessment of catchment scale efficacy of diffuse pollution mitigation using turbidity probes: a cost-effective approach to monitoring in priority catchments?, Joint SAC/SEPA Biennial Conference 2010, Climate, Water and Soil: Science: Policy and Practice, Edinburgh, 31 March - 1 April 2010.
- Stutter, M.I.; Lumsdon, D.G.; Futter, M.N.; Watson, H. (2009) Dissolved organic carbon release from UK organic soils in response to fourteen years of environmental change., In: Predicting the Future for Highly Organic Soils, British Society of Soil Science, Spring Conference, Edinburgh Conference Centre, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, 5-7 May 2009.
- Vinten, A.J.A.; Artz, R.R.E.; Singh, B.K.; Langan, S.J.; Watson, H.; Cook, Y.; Taylor, C.; Abel, C.; Thomas, N.; Reid, E. (2007) Assessing the potential of stream microbial biofilm community analysis to identify impacts of agricultural pollution on water quality., 11th International Conference on Diffuse Pollution and the 1st Joint Meeting of the IWA Diffuse Pollution and Urban Drainage Specialist Groups, Belo Horizonte-MG, 26-31 August 2007.
- Stutter, M.; Deeks, L.; Billet, M.F.; Bengough, A.G.; Zhang, X.; Young, I.M.; Crawford, J.W.; Watson, H.; Edwards, A. (2002) Solute transport through natural upland soils., Biogeomon 2002, 4th International Symposium on Ecosystem Behaviour, Reading, August 2002.
