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Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework

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A spatially explicit framework for quantifying downstream hydrologic conditions.

Michael P Strager¹, J Todd Petty, Jacquelyn M Strager

¹Division of Resource Management, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6108, USA. mstrager@wvu.edu

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This study introduces a new GIS framework for watershed analysis, improving how we model landscape effects on water quality. It helps in watershed restoration by better defining boundaries and managing connected waterways.

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Environmental Science
Hydrology
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Background:

Advancements in spatial data and GIS modeling enhance watershed analysis capabilities.
Detailed hydrology layers and watershed delineation techniques improve landscape-to-water quality relationship modeling.

Purpose of the Study:

To address challenges in selecting appropriate watershed scales and managing connected watershed networks.
To enhance cumulative watershed modeling capabilities within GIS for improved environmental analysis.

Main Methods:

Developed a modeling framework using stream-segment-level watershed boundaries at a 1:24,000 scale.
Integrated a topological network model with GIS for spatially explicit, vector-based cumulative watershed analysis.

Main Results:

Created a framework for quantifying watershed conditions to support restoration efforts.
Demonstrated new insights through a cumulative mining index for aquatic resource management.

Conclusions:

The developed framework offers enhanced capabilities for cumulative watershed modeling in GIS.
This approach aids in understanding and managing landscape impacts on water quality for restoration.