Tributary Modeling: Overview

About the Models
Model Types
Model Development
Data Requirements

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Models in Progress >>


		Upcoming Events: Forest Erosion Processes and Prediction Webinar, December 6, 2011, from 3-5 PM EST. (Contact Michael Schneider to RSVP by December 2.) Recent Events: Knife River Watershed Hydrologic and Sediment Modeling Study Workshop, October 18, 2011 (Duluth, MN). (Contact Travis Dahl for more information.) Western Lake Superior Channel Stability Tool Workshop, October 18, 2011 (Duluth, MN). (Contact Travis Dahl for more information.) Visit our Resources page for additional nonpoint source and sediment related materials.

About the Models

Model Uses:
Models that have been developed are already being used by local, state, and Federal agencies for a variety of purposes, including watershed and ecosystem planning, forestry management, navigation maintenance planning, and water quality compliance evaluations.

Tributary Models

Battle Creek (MI)

Buffalo River (NY)
Burns Ditch/Trail Ck (IN)
Clinton River (MI)

Grand River (MI)
Menomonee River (WI)
Mill/Cascade (PA)
Nemadji River (MN, WI)
Ontonagon River (MI)

Saginaw River (MI)
Sebewaing River (MI)

Siskiwit River (MI)

St. Joseph River (MI, IN)
Waukegan River (IL)

Online Decision Support Systems

Forest Erosion Prediction Tools

Additional tributary pages, regional studies, and online decision support systems coming soon! Please view the Great Lakes Tributary Modeling Program project map for a comprehensive listing of completed and ongoing projects.

Contact Laura Kaminski at the Great Lakes Commission for more information on specific projects or contacts.