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This study introduces a QGIS method to fix missing soil Map Unit Keys (MUKEYs) in the Soil and Water Assessment Tool Plus (SWAT+) SSURGO database. This resolves Hydrological Response Unit (HRU) creation issues, improving hydrological modeling.

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  • Hydrology and Soil Science
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Environmental Modeling

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  • The Soil and Water Assessment Tool Plus (SWAT+) is a crucial hydrological model relying on detailed soil data from the Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) database.
  • Missing Map Unit Keys (MUKEYs) in the SSURGO database for SWAT+ commonly prevent the generation of Hydrological Response Units (HRUs), halting watershed model development.
  • Accurate soil data representation is vital for simulating water flow, sediment transport, nutrient cycling, and land management impacts in hydrological models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an efficient method for resolving missing MUKEY issues within the QSWAT+ SSURGO database.
  • To enable the successful creation of Hydrological Response Units (HRUs) for SWAT+ model development.
  • To reduce manual effort and improve the accuracy and readiness of hydrological models.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing QGIS software to address missing MUKEY data in the SWAT+ SSURGO database.
  • Employing the "Eliminate Selected Polygons" tool in QGIS with the "Largest Common Boundary" option to merge polygons with missing MUKEYs.
  • Leveraging improved error reporting in QSWAT+ version 3.0.2 to identify missing MUKEYs.

Main Results:

  • Successfully resolved missing MUKEY issues, enabling the generation of HRUs for SWAT+ modeling.
  • The QGIS method preserves spatial coherence and data integrity while addressing data gaps.
  • The streamlined workflow reduces manual intervention and potential for errors in model setup.

Conclusions:

  • The presented QGIS-based method provides an effective solution for missing MUKEYs in SWAT+ SSURGO data, facilitating robust hydrological modeling.
  • The approach enhances the usability of SSURGO data for SWAT+ by ensuring HRU creation.
  • This technique contributes to more accurate and efficient watershed assessments using hydrological models.