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Evaluation of Hydrologic-Hydrodynamic and Water Quality Models and Research Needs for TMDL Development
The aim of this project is to produce a report which summarizes and evaluates models that support TMDL development and implementation for sediments (clean and contaminated), nutrients, toxic substances, and pathogens. Criteria for models selection will also be developed. This report will emphasize the evaluation of hydrologic/hydrodynamic and water quality models in the context of linked watershed-receiving water modeling systems that are suitable for TMDL analysis. Areas will be identified for which further research could improve the performance and usability of the models and linkages between models. The review document, in its final form, shall assist the user in screening currently available models and selecting an appropriate watershed model, or an integrated watershed modeling system (i.e., externally linked modules), for TMDL development and the design of best management practices to achieve desired load reductions. It will also identify models that are currently under development and would be available in the near future.
Contact: Mohamed M. Hantush, (EIMS#80838)