Scenario Application Manager Spring 2017 Trainings

The contractor will provide 4 day-long training sessions for the Scenario Analysis Manager (SAM) and 2 Processing Application Tool for HSPF (PATH) sessions. The SAM tool’s framework currently consists of a pre-processor (PATH) for interactively translating HSPF model application files, a Geographic Information System (GIS) for best management practice (BMP) site selection, a BMP database with pollutant removal efficiencies and associated costs, and scenario analysis, optimization, and reporting capabilities. The decision support tool provides a user friendly, comprehensive approach to achieve the water quality improvement goals set by the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) assessments, Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS), and watershed restoration programs.