CALFED Science Program Workshop - A Two-Part Discussion of Delta Conveyance Modeling to Support the Delta Vision Blue Ribbon Task Force
An important goal of the CALFED Science Program is to provide authoritative and unbiased descriptions of scientific knowledge. To fulfill this goal, the Science Program holds workshops designed to provide a forum for discussions and the exchange of information among scientists, stakeholders, agency staff, and the public about topics important to the region.
The CALFED Science Program is convening two workshops on Delta conveyance modeling to support the Delta Vision Blue Ribbon Task Force, which is developing a strategic plan to implement its vision for the California Delta. The purposes of these public workshops are to discuss various Delta-conveyance-modeling tools, assumptions, and other variables, and provide facilitated discussions with organizations conducting Delta-conveyance modeling.
Workshop 2: Linking Physical and Biological Models for Ecosystem Prediction, Planning, and Performance
Lead Scientist workshop summary memo to Delta Vision Task Force
May 20, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bay-Delta Room, 650 Capitol Mall, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
This workshop will be webcast:
http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?regd=y&id=48473
Workshop Purpose
This workshop will explore approaches to linking hydrodynamic and biological (ecological) models and assess the potential outcomes in an effort to advise the Task Force regarding what approaches might best be used to achieve planning objectives now and in the future.
Ron Ott, Science Advisor for the CALFED Science Program will facilitate the workshop.
Workshop Product
The science advisors will provide a technical report to the CALFED Lead Scientist Michael Healey. The Lead Scientist will summarize workshop proceedings for the Delta Vision Blue Ribbon Task Force at its May meeting.
Agenda
Order of agenda and listed times are approximate and subject to change.
- 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introduction: Ron Ott
Presentations (proposed):- Using Models to Develop a Long View for the Delta - James Cloern, U.S.G.S.
- Hydrodynamic Environment and Phytoplankton Growth - Lisa Lucas, U.S.G.S.
- Water Management Scenarios and Clams - Jan Thompson, U.S.G.S.
- Individual-Based and Particle-Tracking Models for Estuarine Biota - Wim Kimmerer, S.F.S.U.
- How to use hydro-ecological models to design resilient policies: principles and examples, including the Sacramento River Ecological Flows Tool (SacEFT) - David Marmorek, and Clint Alexander, ESSA Technologies, Ltd
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. Question and Answer Session with Presenters and Science Advisors: Ron Ott
- Science Advisors:
- Peter Goodwin, University of Idaho, Boise
- Pete Smith, U.S.G.S. (emeritus)
- Chris Enright, Department of Water Resources
- Duncan Patten, Montana State University
- Judy Meyer, University of Georgia (emerita)
- 4:30 p.m. Public Comment
- 5:00 p.m. Adjourn
Workshop 1: Modeling Approaches
April 3, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
An Archived recording of the workshop is available at:
http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?regd=y&id=46840
Lead Scientist workshop summary memo to Delta Vision Task Force
Workshop Report by Science Advisors to the CALFED Lead Scientist.
This first workshop provided a forum for information exchange and discussion on how modeling efforts are proceeding in addressing Task Force needs for information on dual conveyance. A second, companion workshop is planned for May 8, 2008, to discuss specific results from particular models presented and to critically examine interpretation of outputs.
Dr. Michael Healey, a Delta Vision science advisor, will facilitate the presentation and discussion of the science experts about the various modeling approaches. The science experts will submit a brief summary report to the CALFED Science Program following the workshop that will be made available on this site.
AGENDA
- 9:00 a.m.
- Presentation of Modeling Fundamentals for Policymakers
- K. T. Shum, East Bay Municipal Utility District
- Pete Smith, U.S. Geological Survey (Emeritus)
- Peter Goodwin, University of Idaho
- Chris Enright, CA Department of Water Resources
- Presenters discussed:
- Descriptions
- Applications
- Limitations
- Advantages
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. Presentation of Conveyance Applications and Implications of Model Use
- Bay Delta Conservation Plan and Department of Water Resources-Francis Chung
- Public Policy Institute of California-William Fleenor
- Metropolitan Water District of Southern California-Paul Hutton
- United States Bureau of Reclamation-Lee Mao
- Presenters discussed:
- Specific model purpose and conceptual approach
- Inputs and assumptions
- How are Delta Vision Task Force criteria being addressed?
- Facilitated discussion - Michael Healey
- Public Comment
- 5:00 p.m. Adjourn
Workshop Materials: