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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Waterborne have experience running ecosystem population models?
Has Waterborne developed any tools for endangered species assessment?
What experience does Waterborne have in water resources engineering?
How large are the drinking water studies that Waterborne has conducted?
Can Waterborne host my web-based dynamic maps and applications?
Q: I need to simulate movement of an agrochemical in the turf layer but the PRZM model doesn't do that. Can Waterborne customize it for me?
A: Yes, Waterborne can extend PRZM with that functionality. In the past we have developed special versions of PRZM to handle vegetative filter strips, buffers, bi-phased sorption and temperature dependent degradation. Learn more about PRZM and PRZM customizations.
Q: Does Waterborne have experience running ecosystem population models?
A: Yes, Waterborne personnel have developed several ecosystem models including a primary productivity model of coral reef ecosystems. We have also conducted numerous analyses and contributed to the development of the Comprehensive Aquatic Simulation Model (CASM) model.
Q: Has Waterborne developed any tools for endangered species assessment?
A: Waterborne has developed desktop and the internet-based screening tools to determine the presence of threatened and endangered species in proximity of agricultural areas. These tools are used to determine where mitigating measures may need to be put in place.
Q: Does Waterborne work on water quality issues related to urban environments, or do you specialize in agricultural issues?
A: Waterborne has experience in both the agricultural and urban environments. For example, Waterborne has conducted runoff/washoff studies involving typical urban pollutants that may be transported to an urban waterway or storm sewer.
Q: What experience does Waterborne have in water resources engineering?
A: We have several licensed civil engineers who have experience with conducting local and regional stormwater and water supply studies. These studies have included rainfall and flood frequency analysis, urban stormwater management, hurricane/northeaster surge wave modeling, and saltwater intrusion.
Q: How large are the drinking water studies that Waterborne has conducted?
A: Waterborne has conducted numerous drinking water studies from localized geographic regions of interest to studies spanning many states across the US. We have been involved in each phase of the project from protocol development to final report preparation including sampling and analytical laboratory oversight.
Q: Can Waterborne host my web-based dynamic maps and applications?
A: Waterborne can not only host them, we can also develop your web-based maps. We use ArcGIS server to support our dynamic web map applications. Dynamic web-based maps are used in GIS Portals and stewardship programs. For an example of a web-based map, please visit the ARP-INFO map viewer.
Q: Can Waterborne conduct modeling studies that address the impact of changing management practices on water quality?
A: Yes, Waterborne can modify an existing standard EPA scenario or create new modeling scenarios to address the impact of varying management practices of crop protection products on surface and groundwater quality. We can conduct these assessments at the field, watershed, regional or national scale. To learn more, visit the Mitigation Assessment page or read about our recent study on Evaluation of Mitigation Measures in Queensland, Australia.
