Reviewing Existing Tools and Data on Hydrologic and Ecologic Flow Models
The Aquatic Ecological Flows project reviewed existing tools and gathered available data within the project area on hydrologic and ecological flow models that would be suitable to use for the region.
Models that were reviewed can predict discharge thresholds and frequency of both high and low flow events and discern the vulnerabilities these extremes will create for conservation targets. In addition, the team of researchers developed a georeferenced stream gage database, coordinated with users and developers on stream flow modeling tools, and developed a geo-referenced stream biological database for the Marcellus Shale region. This Report marks the completion of the first phase of this research that will lead to the development of models that predict the ecological responses to flow alterations within the Marcellus Shale region of the Appalachian LCC.
