1. HEC-HMS Modeling Workshop California Water and Environmental Modeling Forum Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber May 28, 2008

2. Workshop Purpose Introduce participants to: HEC-HMS theory and structure Some applications of the model Calibration and verification of the model.

3. CWEMF Mission: to increase the usefulness of models for analyzing California’s water- related problems Provide a consensus-building atmosphere on water-related issues

4. CWEMF Services Facilitate open, constructive discussion of conflicting opinions on physical, chemical, biological, and economic modeling Conduct problem-solving workshops to address technical disagreements Organize technical training and educational workshops

5. CWEMF Services, cont. Coordinate model development, refinement, and use through interagency model user groups Conduct impartial peer reviews of water and environmental models

6. Recent CWEMF Workshops Shared Vision Planning —April 22, 2008 Overview of Delta Nutrient Water Quality Problems—March 25, 2008 www.cwemf.org

7. Upcoming CWEMF Workshop California Central Valley Groundwater Modeling – July 10-11, 2008 (co-sponsored by CWEMF, Calif. Dept. of Water Resources, and Berkeley Water Center (UCB/LBNL) CaLite Release – July 14, 2008 (an abbreviated version of the CalSim California water supply planning model) DSM-2 – Summer 2008 (DWR’s estuary model)

8. Housekeeping Announcements Restrooms Only water is allowed in the chamber Some nearby restaurants –La Bou (900 9 th St.) –Gaesorn Thai (1015 9 th St.) –Bud’s Buffet (1016 10 th St.) –Lots of fast foods on K Street Workshop Evaluation Form PowerPoints on www.cwemf.org in 1 wkwww.cwemf.org

9. Watershed and Urban Hydrology Modeling Workshop California Water and Environmental Modeling Forum Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber May 28, 2008