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Corte Madera Creek Watershed Models
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| Location Description | Marin County, Corte Madera Creek |
Funding for three phases of modeling is requested. First we propose to develop a watershed model (HMS) that relates measured rainfall to flow in Corte Madera Creek and its tributaries. Second, we would develop a steady-flow hydraulic model (HEC-RAS) of the creek. Thirdly, we would enhance the steady-flow model to include unsteady flow and add a water quality (initially temperature) model.
The purpose of these models is to provide quantitative tools for water quality protection and enhancement, flood management, and land use planning. Without these models, the local governments and residents of the watershed would continue to lack accurate data about rainfall/runoff relationships and hydraulics of streams and stormwater, tools to provide quantitative information about rainfall and runoff, the ability to evaluate and compare changes to infrastructure and stream channels that could improve flood and stormwater management, and quantitative tools for planning and interpreting water quality problems and identifying actions to improve water quality. In short, we would continue to deal with watershed-wide water quality, flooding, and land use issues in piece-meal, qualitative manner. This has not worked well in the past, nor is it likely to be effective in the future.
Watershed Management,
Hydraulics,
Funding/Financing,
Creeks,
Water Quality,
Watershed Model
Environmental and habitat protection and improvement,
Flood management,
Land use planning,
Storm water capture and management,
Water quality protection and improvement,
Watershed planning
Watershed Management-Habitat Protection & Restoration
