TMDL Modeling Toolbox TMDL Modeling Workshop US EPA
TMDL Modeling Toolbox TMDL Modeling Workshop US EPA – Region 4 Tetra Tech Inc.
TMDL Modeling Toolbox Welcome • Agenda • Materials – Printed Materials – CD ROM • What to Expect – Toolbox Overview – Exposure to Tools – Working Examples
TMDL Modeling Toolbox Development Team • • • Water Resources Database (WRDB) Watershed Characterization System (WCS) Loading Simulation Program C (LSPC) Environmental Fluid Dynamics Code (EFDC) Water Quality Analysis Simulation Program (WASP) • Georgia Environmental Protection Division RIV 1 (EPD-RIV 1)
TMDL Modeling Toolbox Development Team • Stormwater Management Model (SWMM) • Watershed Assessment Model (WAMView) • Stream Water Quality Model (QUAL 2 K) • Conservational Channel Evolution and Pollutant Transport System (CONCEPTS)
TMDL Modeling Toolbox Where to Find the Toolbox • EPA ORD has established the Watershed/Water Quality Modeling Technical Support Center – www. epa. gov/athens/wwqstc • Mission – – – Technical Support Tool Distribution Training Research into TMDL Development Access to Technical Experts
TMDL Modeling Toolbox Background • Why a TMDL Toolbox? – Standardized Tools • Used by EPA • Used by States • Used by Consultants – Integrated but separate – Public Domain – Models with Proven Track Record – Training
TMDL Modeling Toolbox Presenters • • • Jim Greenfield – EPA Region 4 Tim Wool – EPA Region 4 Steven Davie – Tetra Tech, Atlanta Brian Watson – Tetra Tech, Atlanta John Riverson – Tetra Tech, Fairfax
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