Unlimited Phytoplankton and Zooplankton Modeling in EEMS
EFDC+ eutrophication model has been refactored and enhanced with the definition of a general phytoplankton group.
Ecology
Impact of Elevation on DO Saturation
A commonly recognized phenomenon is that as the altitude increases, the atmospheric pressure decreases.
In the News: Algae Bloom off the Coast of Florida
In case you are lucky enough to be missing the recent cold snap that has passed the US by, here is some “cool” time-lapse footage of the impact of wind and cold weather on Lake Michigan.
Modeling Interaction Between Phytoplankton and Zooplankton in EEMS
Zooplankton population modeling is a significant new feature in the recently released version of EFDC+ Explorer Modeling System (EEMS 10.3)
Modeling of Cyanobacteria Vertical Migration
Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are diverse photosynthetic bacteria that play a crucial role in Earth's ecosystems.
From Salinity Modeling to Habitat Decisions with EEMS
A case study on the Lower St. Johns River Estuary demonstrating how EFDC+ and EEMS can model long-term salinity intrusion and translate modeled salinity patterns into actionable habitat indicators.
Simulating Biota in EFDC+
In our earlier water quality blogs, we provided a preview of new features in the upcoming version of EEMS which will include unlimited phytoplankton and zooplankton classes
Fish Passage Through Navigational Locks with EEMS
Learn how EFDC+ modeling helps understand salmon migration challenges through the Ballard Locks by simulating complex temperature and salinity dynamics in Lake Washington Ship Canal.
Simulation of Manatee Habitat with EEMS
The warm waters and shallow, vegetated waterways of the Gulf of Mexico provide valuable habitat to a diverse range of plants and animals.
Vertical Migration of Cyanobacteria – Application to Lake Mendota
This blog extends cyanobacteria vertical migration modeling to a fully three-dimensional model of Lake Mendota, comparing Constant Velocity and Dynamic Velocity approaches.
West Lake Fish Die-Off
This past weekend, a major fish die-off occurred in West Lake, the largest freshwater lake located in Vietnam's capital of Hanoi.