Michael Burchell

Wilson, L., Hayes, W., Jones, C. N., Eaves, L. A., Wait, K. D., George, A., … Pieper, K. J. (2024). Lead occurrence in North Carolina well water: importance of sampling representation and collection techniques. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS, 19(4). https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ad2b2c

Shiau, Y.-J., Burchell, M. R., Krauss, K. W., Broome, S. W., & Birgand, F. (2021, October 1). Carbon storage potential in a recently created brackish marsh in eastern North Carolina, USA (vol 127, pg 579, 2019). ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, Vol. 168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2021.106276

Kurki-Fox, J. J., & Burchell, M. R., II. (2021). Characterizing ambient nutrient concentrations and potential warning levels for surface water in natural forested wetlands in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain of North Carolina, USA. ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, 172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2021.106395

Kurki-Fox, J. J., Burchell, M. R., II, Vepraskas, M. J., & Broome, S. W. (2021). Characterizing copper and zinc content in forested wetland soils of North Carolina, USA. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT, 193(12). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-021-09618-6

Kamrath, B. J. W., Burchell, M. R., Kurki-Fox, J. J., & Bass, K. L. (2020). Impact of control structures on hydrologic restoration within the Great Dismal Swamp. ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, 158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2020.106024

Shiau, Y.-J., Burchell, M. R., Krauss, K. W., Broome, S. W., & Birgand, F. (2019). Carbon storage potential in a recently created brackish marsh in eastern North Carolina, USA. Ecological Engineering, 127, 579–588. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2018.09.007

Messer, T. L., Birgand, F., & Burchell, M. R. (2019). Diel fluctuations of high level nitrate and dissolved organic carbon concentrations in constructed wetland mesocosms. Ecological Engineering, 133, 76–87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2019.04.027

Burchell, M., & Hunt, B. (2019). Natural and Constructed Wetlands in North Carolina: An Overview for Citizens (NC State Extension Publications No. AG-856). Retrieved from North Carolina Cooperative Extension Publication website: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/natural-and-constructed-wetlands-in-north-carolina

Kurki-Fox, J. J., Burchell, M. R., & Kamrath, B. J. (2019). The Potential Long-Term Impacts of Climate Change on the Hydrologic Regimes of North Carolina’s Coastal Plain Non-Riverine Wetlands. Transactions of the ASABE, 62(6), 1591–1606. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13437

Kamrath, B. J. W., Burchell, M. R., Cormier, N., Krauss, K. W., & Johnson, D. J. (2019). The Potential Resiliency of a Created Tidal Marsh to Sea Level Rise. Transactions of the ASABE, 62(6), 1567–1577. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13438

Broome, S. W., Craft, C. B., & Burchell, M. R. (2019). Tidal Marsh Creation. COASTAL WETLANDS: AN INTEGRATED ECOSYSTEM APPROACH, 2ND EDITION, pp. 789–816. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-444-63893-9.00022-8

Poole, C., Burchell, M. R., & Youssef, M. (2018). Controlled Drainage – an important practice to protect water quality that can enhance crop yields (NC State Extension Publications No. AG-851). Retrieved from NC Cooperative Extension Publication website: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/controlled-drainage

Hartup, W., Woodward, M., Lord, W., Burchell, M. R., & Doll, B. (2018). Options for backyard stream repair (NC State Extension Publications No. AG-846). Retrieved from North Carolina Cooperative Extension Publication website: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/options-for-backyard-stream-repair

Merriman, L. S., Hathaway, J. M., Burchell, M. R., & Hunt, W. F. (2017). Adapting the relaxed tanks-in-series model for stormwater wetland water quality performance. Water, 9(9).

Osmond, D. L., & Burchell, M. R. (2017). Agricultural riparian buffers (NC State Extension Publications No. AG-439-38). Retrieved from North Carolina Cooperative Extension Publication website: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/agricultural-riparian-buffers

Etheridge, J. R., Burchell, M. R., II, & Birgand, F. (2017). Can created tidal marshes reduce nitrate export to downstream estuaries? Ecological Engineering, 105, 314–324. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2017.05.009

Messer, T., Burchell, M., & Bírgand, F. (2017). Comparison of Four Nitrate Removal Kinetic Models in Two Distinct Wetland Restoration Mesocosm Systems. Water, 9(7), 517. https://doi.org/10.3390/w9070517

Messer, T. L., Burchell, M. R., II, Birgand, F., Broome, S. W., & Chescheir, G. (2017). Nitrate removal potential of restored wetlands loaded with agricultural drainage water: A mesocosm scale experimental approach. Ecological Engineering, 106, 541–554. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2017.06.022

Messer, T. M., Burchell, M. R., Birgand, F., & Broome, S. (2017). Predicting Water Quality Impacts of Rerouting Drainage Water from the Pamlico Sound to Restored Wetlands (No. 480). Chapel Hill, NC: Water Resources Institute of The University of North Carolina.

Tilak, A. S., Youssef, M. A., Burchell, M. R., Lowrance, R. R., & Williams, R. G. (2017). Testing the riparian ecosystem management model (REMM) on a riparian buffer with dilution from deep groundwater. Transactions of the ASABE, 60(2), 377–392.

Messer, T. L., Burchell, M. R., Bohlke, J. K., & Tobias, C. R. (2017). Tracking the fate of nitrate through pulse-flow wetlands: A mesocosm scale N-15 enrichment tracer study. ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, 106, 597–608. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2017.06.016

Burchell, M. R., Kamrath, B. J., Bass, K. L., & Kurki-Fox, J. (2017). Wetland Restoration at Dismal Swamp State Park. Raleigh, NC: NC Division of Parks and Recreation.

Burchell, M. R., & Rashash, D. (2016). After the flood: Inspect, purge, and disinfect your well. North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Disaster Recovery [NC State Extension Publications]. Retrieved from https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/after-the-flood-inspect-purge-and-disinfect-your-well

King, S. E., Osmond, D. L., Smith, J., Burchell, M. R., Dukes, M., Evans, R. O., … Kunickis, S. (2016). Effects of Riparian Buffer Vegetation and Width: A 12-Year Longitudinal Study. Journal of Environmental Quality, 45(4), 1243–1251. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2015.06.0321

Burchell, M. R., Thompson, T. W., Broome, S. W., Krometis, L. A., & Badgley, B. (2016). Evaluation of Current and Potential Use to Improve Water Quality Trends and Protect Human Health. VT/NC State Regional Collaborative Proposal Planning and Development Grants. In Constructed Wetlands to Polish Wastewater in Small Rural Communities [Final Report]. Raleigh, NC: N.C. State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Shiau, Y.-J., Burchell, M. R., Krauss, K. W., Birgand, F., & Broome, S. W. (2016). Greenhouse Gas Emissions from a Created Brackish Marsh in Eastern North Carolina. Wetlands, 36(6), 1009–1024. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13157-016-0815-y

Etheridge, J. R., Birgand, F., & Burchell, M. R., II. (2015). Quantifying nutrient and suspended solids fluxes in a constructed tidal marsh following rainfall: The value of capturing the rapid changes in flow and concentrations. Ecological Engineering, 78, 41–52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2014.05.021

Osburn, C. L., Mikan, M. P., Etheridge, J. R., Burchell, M. R., & Birgand, F. (2015). Seasonal variation in the quality of dissolved and particulate organic matter exchanged between a salt marsh and its adjacent estuary. Journal of Geophysical. Research: Biogeosciences, 120(7), 1430–1449. https://doi.org/10.1002/2014jg002897

Tilak, A. S., Burchell, M. R., II, Youssef, M. A., Lowrance, R. R., & Williams, R. G. (2014). FIELD TESTING THE RIPARIAN ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT MODEL ON A RIPARIAN BUFFER IN THE NORTH CAROLINA UPPER COASTAL PLAIN. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION, 50(3), 665–682. https://doi.org/10.1111/jawr.12208

Wiseman, J. D., Burchell, M. R., Grabow, G. L., Osmond, D. L., & Messer, T. L. (2014). GROUNDWATER NITRATE CONCENTRATION REDUCTIONS IN A RIPARIAN BUFFER ENROLLED IN THE NC CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION, 50(3), 653–664. https://doi.org/10.1111/jawr.12209

Burchell, M. R., Birgand, F., Broome, S. W., & Shiau, Y. (2014). Long-term study of Carbon Sequestration and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Restored Salt Marshes [U.S. Geologic Survey Final Report]. Athens, GA: Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit - USGS Ecosystems Mission Area.

Etheridge, J. R., Birgand, F., Burchell II, M. R., Lepistö, A., Rankinen, K., & Granlund, K. (2014). Technical Note: Alternative in-stream denitrification equation for the INCA-N model. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 18(4), 1467–1473. https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-18-1467-2014

Etheridge, J. R., Birgand, F., Osborne, J. A., Osburn, C. L., Burchell, M. R., & Irving, J. (2014). Using in situ ultraviolet-visual spectroscopy to measure nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus, and suspended solids concentrations at a high frequency in a brackish tidal marsh. Limnology and Oceanography-Methods, 12, 10–22.

Etheridge, J. R., Birgand, F., Burchell, M. R., & Smith, B. T. (2013). Addressing the Fouling of In Situ Ultraviolet-Visual Spectrometers Used to Continuously Monitor Water Quality in Brackish Tidal Marsh Waters. Journal of Environment Quality, 42(6), 1896. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2013.02.0049

Burchell, M. R., Hunt, W. F., & Price, W. D. (2013). Dune infiltration systems for reducing stormwater discharge to coastal recreational beaches (NC State Extension Publications No. AG-781). Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Cooperative Extension Publication.

Fernandez, M. B., Burchell, M. R., & Jennings, G. (2013). Field Evaluation of Restored Wetlands in North Carolina Using Floristic Indices, Rapid Assessments, and Environmental Parameters [Final Report]. Washington DC: Environmental Law Institute.

Price, W. D., Burchell, M. R., II, Hunt, W. F., & Chescheir, G. M. (2013). Long-term study of dune infiltration systems to treat coastal stormwater runoff for fecal bacteria. Ecological Engineering, 52, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2012.12.008

Randall Etheridge, J., Lepistö, A., Granlund, K., Rankinen, K., Birgand, F., & Burchell, M. R., II. (2013). Reducing uncertainty in the calibration and validation of the INCA-N model by using soft data. Hydrology Research, 45(1), 73–88. https://doi.org/10.2166/nh.2013.039

Johnson, S. R., Burchell, M. R., II, Evans, R. O., Osmond, D. L., & Gilliam, J. W. (2013). Riparian buffer located in an upland landscape position does not enhance nitrate-nitrogen removal. Ecological Engineering, 52, 252–261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2012.11.006

Jarzemsky, R. D., Burchell, M. R., II, & Evans, R. O. (2013). The impact of manipulating surface topography on the hydrologic restoration of a forested coastal wetland. ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, 58, 35–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2013.06.002

Burchell, M. R., Hunt, W. F., & Price, W. D. (2012). Dune infiltration systems for reducing stormwater discharge into coastal waters (No. EBAE-275-12). Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University Biological & Agricultural Engineering and North Carolina Cooperative Extension.

Messer, T. L., Burchell, M. R., II, Grabow, G. L., & Osmond, D. L. (2012). Groundwater nitrate reductions within upstream and downstream sections of a riparian buffer. ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, 47, 297–307. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2012.06.017

Lenhart, H. A., Hunt, W. F., & Burchell, M. R. (2012). Harvestable Nitrogen Accumulation for Five Storm Water Wetland Plant Species: Trigger for Storm Water Control Measure Maintenance? Journal of Environmental Engineering, 138(9), 972–978. https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)ee.1943-7870.0000550

Burchell, M. R., Bass, K. L., Chescheir, G. M., Youssef, M., Birgand, F., & Evans, R. O. (2012). Hydrologic Impacts of Rerouting Pumped Agricultural Drainage Water Through a Historical and Restored Wetland System as Part of an Innovative Integrated Water Management System in Hyde County, NC [Final Report]. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Community Foundation.

Shake, C., Moorman, C., & Burchell, M. R. (2012). Improving woody, early successional habitat patches for shrubland birds. In NRCS Field Office Technical Guide. Raleigh, NC: USDA NRCS Field Office.

Shake, C., Moorman, C., & Burchell, M. R. (2012). Improving woody, early successional habitat patches to benefit shrubland birds. The Upland Gazette, 17(2), 9–10.

Shake, C. S., Moorman, C. E., Riddle, J. D., & Burchell, M. R. (2012). Influence of patch size and shape on occupancy by shrubland birds. Condor, 14(2), 268–278.

Wu, L., Osmond, D. L., Graves, A. K., Burchell, M. R., & Duckworth, O. W. (2012). Relationships Between Nitrogen Transformation Rates and Gene Abundance in a Riparian Buffer Soil. Environmental Management, 50(5), 861–874. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-012-9929-z

Bass, K. L., Burchell, M. R., Evans, R. O., Hunt, W. F., Line, D., & Seth-Carley, D. (2012). Stormwater wetlands for golf courses (NC State Extension Publications No. AG-765). Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Cooperative Extension Publication.

Burchell, M. R., Line, D., Osmond, D., Duckworth, O., Moorman, C., Hall, K., … Huffman, R. (2011). Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) Environmental Monitoring [Final Report]. NCDENR - Division of Soil and Water.

Shake, C. S., Moorman, C. E., & Burchell, M. R., II. (2011). Cropland Edge, Forest Succession, and Landscape Affect Shrubland Bird Nest Predation. JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, 75(4), 825–835. https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.101

Bright, T. M., Burchell, M. R., Hunt, W. F., & Price, W. (2011). Feasibility of a Dune Infiltration System to Protect North Carolina Beaches from Fecal Bacteria Contaminated Storm Water. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING-ASCE, 137(10), 968–979. https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)ee.1943-7870.0000395

Price, W. D., Burchell, M. R., Hunt, W. F., Chescheir, G. M., & Graves, A. (2011). Long-term Water Quality Performance of a Coastal Dune Infiltration System [Final Report]. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Moore, T. L. C., Hunt, W. F., Burchell, M. R., & Hathaway, J. M. (2011). Organic nitrogen exports from urban stormwater wetlands in North Carolina. ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, 37(4), 589–594. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2010.12.015

Burchell, M. R., Etheridge, J. R., & Evans, R. O., Jr. (2011). Restoration of PC croplands: How long does it take to observe water quality improvement? Wetlands Science and Practice, 28(1), 28–32.

Taggart, M. J., Heitman, J. L., Vepraskas, M. J., & Burchell, M. R. (2011). Surface shading effects on soil C loss in a temperate muck soil. Geoderma, 163(3-4), 238–246. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2011.04.020

Bright, T. M., Hathaway, J. M., Hunt, W. F., III, Reyes, F. L., III, & Burchell, M. R., III. (2010). Impact of Storm-Water Runoff on Clogging and Fecal Bacteria Reduction in Sand Columns. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, 136(12), 1435–1441. https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)ee.1943-7870.0000280

Price, W. D., Burchell, M. R., Chescheir, G. M., & Hunt, W. F. (2010). Reducing Bacterial Loads from Ocean Outfalls Using Dune Infiltration Systems [Final Report]. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (UNC-WRRI).

Burchell, M. R., & Bass, K. L. (2010). Stormwater BMPs and LID Measures to Protect Coastal Waters Near Eagle Point Golf Club [Final Report]. Wilmington, NC: New Hanover County Planning Department.

Burchell, M. R., Hunt, W. F., Bass, K. L., & Wright, J. D. (2010). Stormwater wetlands construction guidance (North Carolina Cooperative Extension Publication No. AGW-588-13). Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University Extension Service.

Wright, J. D., Hunt, W. F., Burchell, II, M. R., Perrin, C. A., & McCoy, E. R. (2009). Implementation and Performance of Stormwater Best Management Practice Retrofits in Wilmington, NC. World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2009. Presented at the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2009. https://doi.org/10.1061/41036(342)536

Evans, R. O., Burchell, M. R., Vepraskas, M., Broome, S. W., Shear, T., Bass, K. L., & Grabow, G. (2009). North River Wetlands Restoration Research (Final Report No. Contract AW03007). Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program.

Wright, J. D., Hunt, W. F., Burchell, II, M. R., & Perrin, C. A. (2008). Implementation and Performance of Stormwater Best Management Practice Retrofits in Wilmington, NC. World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2008. Presented at the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2008. https://doi.org/10.1061/40976(316)647

Burchell, M. R., Hunt, III, W. F., & Chescheir, G. M. (2008). Reducing Stormwater Bacteria Loads to North Carolina Ocean Recreational Areas Using a Dune Infiltration System. World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2008. Presented at the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2008. https://doi.org/10.1061/40976(316)34

Perrin, C., Wright, J. D., Hunt, W. F., Beggs, P., Mallin, M., & Burchell, M. R. (2008). Restoring the Burnt Mill Creek Watershed through Stormwater Management and Community Development (Final Report No. FY04 EPA 319 Grant. NCDENR Contract EW05023).

Burchell, M. R., Skaggs, R. W., Evans, R. O., Lee, C. R., & Broome, S. W. (2007). Addition of Organic Matter to Agricultural Ditch Soils to be Used as Constructed Wetlands for Nitrate Treatment. World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2007. Presented at the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2007. https://doi.org/10.1061/40927(243)233

Bass, K. L., Evans, R. O., & Burchell, M. R. (2007). Comparing Design Methods for Restoring Small Streams in NC's Coastal Plain. World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2007. Presented at the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2007. https://doi.org/10.1061/40927(243)235

Burchell, M. R., Line, D., Hunt, III, W. F., & Wright, J. (2007). Conversion of a Drainage Ditch to Constructed Wetlands to Treat Stormwater Runoff. World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2007. Presented at the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2007. https://doi.org/10.1061/40927(243)246

Burchell, M. R., & Hunt, W. F. (2007). Implementation of Two Priority Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Projects for the New Hanover County, NC Local Watershed Plan [Final Report]. Wilmington, NC: New Hanover County Planning Department.

Burchell, M. R., Hunt, W. F., & Bright, T. M. (2007). Kure Beach Dune Infiltration System (Final Report No. Project 2005-29). Raleigh, NC: NCDOT Research and Analysis Group.

Evans, R. O., Bass, K. L., Burchell, M. R., Hinson, R. D., Johnson, R., & Doxey, M. (2007). Management alternatives to enhance water quality and ecological function of channelized streams and drainage canals. Journal of Soil & Water Conservation, 62(4), 308–320.

Hunt, W. F., III, Burchell, M. R., Wright, J. D., & Bass, K. L. (2007). Stormwater wetland design update (North Carolina Cooperative Extension Publication No. AGW-588-12). Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University Extension Service.

Burchell, M. R., II, Skaggs, R. W., Lee, C. R., Broome, S., Chescheir, G. M., & Osborne, J. (2007). Substrate organic matter to improve nitrate removal in surface-flow constructed wetlands. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, 36(1), 194–207. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2006.0022

Burchell, M., Skaggs, R. W., Chescheir, G. M., Gilliam, J. W., & Arnold, L. A. (2005). Shallow subsurface drains to reduce nitrate losses from drained agricultural lands. Transactions of the ASAE, 48(3), 1079–1089. https://doi.org/10.13031/2013.18518

Burchell, M. R., Skaggs, R. W., & Chescheir, G. M. (2004). Can shallow drains reduce nitrate losses? Drainage Contractor, 30.

Sturgis, T. C., Lee, C. R., Banks, H. C., Jr., Burchell, M. R., II, & Johnson, K. (2001). Evaluation of Manufactured Soil Using Dredged Material from New York/New Jersey Harbor Newton Creek Site. Phase 1: Greenhouse Bench-Scale Test (Final Report No. ERDC/EL TR-01-35). https://doi.org/10.21236/ada397459