AEN-132: Modeling Best Management Practices

Carmen Agouridis, Somsubhra Chattopadhyay, Richard Warner | Oct. 20, 2016 (New)

Understanding the effectiveness of BMPs based on their location in the watershed and in relation to different types of pollutants is an important part of protecting waterbodies. One way to do this is with the use of models.

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AEN-128: Sediment Fingerprinting

Carmen Agouridis, Somsubhra Chattopadhyay | Feb. 9, 2016 (New)

Sediments in waterbodies cause a number of problems such as harming aquatic habitats, filling reservoirs, and worsening flooding. High amounts of sediment in the water inhibit the ability of fish and aquatic macroinvertebrates to move, breathe, hunt and reproduce. Accumulated sediments in reservoirs reduces their useful life and increases costs associated with maintenance. Streams experiencing such sediment buildup carry less water during storm events.