Title: | The use of binary optimization and hydrologic models to form riparian buffers |
Authors: | Cerucci, M. and J.M. Conrad |
Year: | 2003 |
Journal: | Journal of the American Water Resources Association |
Volume (Issue): | 39(5) |
Pages: | 1167-1180 |
Article ID: | |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1752-1688.2003.tb03700.x |
URL (non-DOI journals): | |
Model: | SWAT |
Broad Application Category: | hydrologic and pollutant |
Primary Application Category: | model and/or data interface |
Secondary Application Category: | pollutant cycling/loss and transport |
Watershed Description: | 37 km^2 Townbrook, located in southeast New York, U.S. |
Calibration Summary: | Monthly (Oct. 99 - Sept. 2000) r2 values: streamflow = .72; dissolved P = .91; sediment = .70 (w/o Feb. & march); part. P = .40 (w/o Feb. & march) graphical comparisons - flow, sediment, particulate P, & dissolved P |
Validation Summary: | |
General Comments: | A binary optimization approach was used with a SWAT-REMM modeling system to determine optimal selection of parcels for riparian buffers. The total P load per year was found to reach equilibrium with a buffer width of ~30 m. The analysis resulted in obtaining the marginal utility of buffer widths and the most affordable parcels in which to establish riparian buffers. |
Language: | English |
Keywords: | watershed management; riparian buffers; binary optimization; water policy/regulation/decision making |