Holly Barnard photo portrait
Professor of Geography • Associate Dean of Research, College of Arts and Sciences • Fellow of INSTAAR • Co-Director of Hydrologic Sciences Graduate Program • Ecohydrology; Stable Isotope Geochemistry; Forest Hydrology; Tree Physiology • Ph.D. Oregon State University, 2009
Physical Geography
holly.barnard@colorado.edu
SEEC S211

Research Interests

The ultimate goal of my research is to improve our knowledge of how changes in climate and land-use will affect forest ecosystems and water resources. I investigate how forest processes affect water flow dynamics and pathways in soil and streams, and conversely, how water flow paths affect ecological function in mountainous areas. This bridging of hydrology and ecosystem science is key to developing sustainable management of water resources. All of my research involves a combination of field experimentation, field observations and laboratory analysis, and is fundamentally interdisciplinary and collaborative. Over my career, I have collaborated with dozens of excellent scientists from a variety of disciplines to conduct research projects that have achieved far more than any of us could have on our own. These collaborations include engagement with scientists in my department and research institute, as well as, with federal scientists and colleagues at other academic institutions.

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Undergraduates interested in research experience or potential senior/honors projects should contact Dr. Barnard.

Potential graduate students are encouraged to contact Dr. Barnard in advance of applying to the department to discuss research project and funding opportunities. Dr. Barnard is happy to work with students to prepare external graduate or post-doctoral fellowship applications (e.g. NSF, Ford Foundation, etc.) to support their research while working in the Barnard Ecohydrology Lab.

Recent Courses Taught

  • Spring 2023 GEOG 5100Ìý Special Topics: Navigating Grad School
  • Spring 2023 GEOG 5161Ìý Research Design in Geography
  • Fall 2022Ìý GEOG 3511Ìý Intro to Hydrology
  • Spring 2022Ìý GEOG 5161Ìý Research Design in Geography
  • Fall 2021Ìý GEOG 3511Ìý Intro to Hydrology
  • Spring 2021Ìý GEOG 5161Ìý Research Design in Geography
  • Fall 2020Ìý GEOG 4371/5371Ìý Forest Geography
  • Spring 2020Ìý GEOG 3511Ìý Intro to Hydrology
  • Spring 2020Ìý GEOG 5100Ìý Special Topics: Writing and Presenting in Physical Science
  • Fall 2019Ìý GEOG 1001Ìý Environmental Systems: Climate and Vegetation

Honors and Awards

2021: Â鶹ӰԺ Faculty Excellence in Leadership and Service Award
2021: Arts and Sciences Consortium of Committees on Climate, Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Award
2016: Featured in "Doctors Without Disciplinary Borders" exhibition: Â鶹ӰԺ Museum of Contemporary Art
2012: Level II E.P.A. Scientific and Technological Achievement Award
2009: NSF Minority Post-doctoral Fellow
2007: American Geophysical Union Horton Research Grant
2005: Ford Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellow​

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Recent Publications

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Kerins D; Sadayappan K; Zhi W; Sullivan PL; Williams KH; Carroll RWH; Barnard HR; Sprenger M; Dong W; Perdrial J...
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  • Sadayappan K
  • Zhi W
  • Sullivan PL
  • Williams KH
  • Carroll RWH
  • Barnard HR
  • Sprenger M
  • Dong W
  • Perdrial J
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Publication Date: 2024-07-01
Type: Journal Article

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Singha K; Sullivan PL; Billings SA; Walls L; Li L; Jarecke KM; Barnard HR; Gasparini NM; Madoff RD; Dhital S...
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  • Sullivan PL
  • Billings SA
  • Walls L
  • Li L
  • Jarecke KM
  • Barnard HR
  • Gasparini NM
  • Madoff RD
  • Dhital S
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Publication Date: 2024-03-01
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Johnson K; Harpold A; Carroll RWH; Barnard H; Raleigh MS; Segura C; Li L; Williams KH; Dong W; Sullivan PL...
  • Johnson K
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  • Carroll RWH
  • Barnard H
  • Raleigh MS
  • Segura C
  • Li L
  • Williams KH
  • Dong W
  • Sullivan PL
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Publication Date: 2023-08-01
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Hwang K; Harpold AA; Tague CL; Lowman L; Boisrame GFS; Lininger KB; Sullivan PL; Manning A; Graup L; Litvak M...
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  • Tague CL
  • Lowman L
  • Boisrame GFS
  • Lininger KB
  • Sullivan PL
  • Manning A
  • Graup L
  • Litvak M
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Publication Date: 2023-08-01
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Singha K; Sullivan PL; Billings SA; Walls L; Jarecke KM; Li L; Barnard HR; Gasparini NM; Madoff RD; Dhital S...
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  • Sullivan PL
  • Billings SA
  • Walls L
  • Jarecke KM
  • Li L
  • Barnard HR
  • Gasparini NM
  • Madoff RD
  • Dhital S
Publication Date: 2023-07-27
Type: Journal Article

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All Authors: Ammatelli JH; Gutmann ED; Bush S; Barnard HR; Ciruzzi DM; II SPL; Raleigh MS; Lundquist JD
Publication Date: 2023-06-23
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All Authors: Burns EF; Rempe DM; Parsekian AD; Schmidt LM; Singha K; Barnard HR
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Publication Date: 2023-06-01
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All Authors: Bush SA; Birch AL; Warix SR; Sullivan PL; Gooseff MN; McKnight DM; Barnard HR
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Publication Date: 2023-02-01
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All Authors: Gregory RB; Bush SA; Sullivan PL; Barnard HR
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Publication Date: 2022-11-09
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Sullivan PL; Billings SA; Hirmas D; Li L; Zhang X; Ziegler S; Murenbeeld K; Ajami H; Guthrie A; Singha K...
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  • Billings SA
  • Hirmas D
  • Li L
  • Zhang X
  • Ziegler S
  • Murenbeeld K
  • Ajami H
  • Guthrie A
  • Singha K
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Publication Date: 2022-02-01
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All Authors: Bush S; Barnard H; Birch A; Gooseff M; McKnight D
Publication Date: 2021-11-04
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All Authors: Harmon RE; Barnard HR; Day-Lewis FD; Mao D; Singha K
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Publication Date: 2021-08-25
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All Authors: Birch AL; Stallard RF; Bush SA; Barnard HR
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Publication Date: 2021-05-01
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All Authors: Bukoski IS; Murphy SF; Birch AL; Barnard HR
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Publication Date: 2021-04-19
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All Authors: Birch AL; Stallard RF; Barnard HR
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Publication Date: 2021-02-01
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All Authors: Christensen L; Adams HR; Tai X; Barnard HR; Brooks PD
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Publication Date: 2021-01-01
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All Authors: Bush SA; Stallard RF; Ebel BA; Barnard HR
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Publication Date: 2020-12-15
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All Authors: Coble AA; Barnard H; Du E; Johnson S; Jones J; Keppeler E; Kwon H; Link TE; Penaluna BE; Reiter M
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Publication Date: 2020-08-15
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Solander KC; Newman BD; de Araujo AC; Barnard HR; Berry ZC; Bonal D; Bretfeld M; Burban B; Candido LA; Celleri R...
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  • Barnard HR
  • Berry ZC
  • Bonal D
  • Bretfeld M
  • Burban B
  • Candido LA
  • Celleri R
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Publication Date: 2020-05-11
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CU Â鶹ӰԺ Authors:
All Authors: Harmon R; Barnard HR; Singha K
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Publication Date: 2020-05-01
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All Authors: Voytek EB; Barnard HR; Jougnot D; Singha K
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Publication Date: 2019-06-30
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All Authors: Barnard DM; Knowles JF; Barnard HR; Goulden ML; Hu J; Litvak ME; Molotch NP
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Publication Date: 2018-12-19
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CU Â鶹ӰԺ Authors:
All Authors: van Verseveld WJ; Barnard HR; Graham CB; McDonnell JJ; Brooks JR; Weiler M
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Publication Date: 2017-11-27
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CU Â鶹ӰԺ Authors:
All Authors: van Verseveld WJ; Barnard HR; Graham CB; McDonnell JJ; Brooks JR; Weiler M
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Publication Date: 2017-11-27
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