The Streamflow Forecast Workshop: Using & Improving the Tools Available at the
NWS Colorado Basin River Forecast Center
Grand Junction, CO April 23, 2010

Overview The goal of this workshop is to create a dialog between users and the Colorado River Basin Forecast Center (RFC) around a new online tool that delivers streamflow forecast information for rivers throughout the United States. The tool provides a user-friendly interface for people to access information collated and produced by the RFC. Participants at this workshop will have the opportunity to hear about the latest science relevant to the Colorado River, and will receive training in a computer lab setting on using the new RFC online resource. Participants will also be able to provide opinions and insight directly to the developers so the RFC can improve the tool prior to public release. There will be several exercises designed to glean further information from participants to help in the development of the new online resource.

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Workshop Resources

Agenda

Workshop Presentations (coming soon)

NOAA Water Supply and Water Resources
Kevin Werner, Service Coordination Hydrologist, CBRFC

Participant List

NWS National Water Resources Outlook Tool: URL

Description of Product
Water is an important resource for agriculture, industry, cities, and people all across America. The National Weather Service forecasts streamflow for many rivers around the country to support decision making related to water management. In times of excess, flooding can be planned for or mitigated based on forecasts. In times of scarcity, water can be managed to maximize its value based on forecasts. This site provides access to river forecasts and a variety of visualization tools. Suggestions and comments on this website and NWS water resources forecast services are always welcome.

Overview of Maps and Resources Available

Screenshot of NWS National Water Resources Outlook Tool showing Western Water Supply Forecast Points. Placing your cursor over each forecast point will reveal streamfow or reservoir inflow 10, 50, and 90 exceedence probability projections.

 

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Sponsors

Western Water Assessment (WWA)

Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS)

NOAA NWS Colorado River Basin Forecast Center (RFC)

Workshop Team

Christina Alvord, WWA

Kristen Averyt, WWA

Joe Barsugli, WWA

Dan Ferguson, CLIMAS

Zack Guido, CLIMAS

Gigi Owen, CLIMAS

Brad Udall, WWA

Kevin Werner, NOAA NWS RFC

Jeff Zimmerman, NOAA NWS RFC

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Registration

REGISTRATION CLOSED

If you are interested in attending the workshop, please register here. Participation will be limited to 30 people, and we will notify you whether we will be able to accommodate your request. Registration will close on April 16.

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A $10.00 fee (cash or check) will be collected at the meeting to cover snacks and lunch.

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Agenda (updated March 26)

8:30am	Welcome
9:00am	The State of Climate Science on the Colorado River Basin (Brad Udall, Western Water Assessment)
9:30am	Introduction to the Water Resources Outlook forecast tool (Kevin Werner, NOAA NWS CBRFC)
10:30am	Break
10:45am	Water Resources Outlook: How to Use the Tool (Gigi Owen, Climate Assessment for the Southwest)
12:30pm	Lunch
1:30pm	Scenarios: When is the Tool Useful?
3:00pm	Group Discussion
4:00pm	Close

Participant List (coming soon)

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Location
Western Colorado Community College, 2508 Blichmann Ave Grand Junction CO 81505
Building B (Map of Building B), Rooms #130 and 197
Building B is the east building. It will say Culinary Academy on the main entrance
Parking available in two lots once you pull in, plus street around building B. No permits are required
(If you google WCCC for directions, they have an incorrect address on their website)

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From 1-70 West Bound
I-70 W toward CO-470/GRAND JCT.
Take the 24 ROAD exit, EXIT 28, toward REDLANDS PARKWAY. 0.2 mi
Enter next roundabout and take 4th exit onto 24 RD.
Pass through 1 roundabout. 0.6 mi
Turn LEFT onto G RD. Pass through 1 roundabout. 1.0 mi
Enter next roundabout and take 1st exit onto 25 RD. 0.7 mi
Turn LEFT onto BLICHMANN AVE

 

Lodging
There are several nearby hotels available should you require an overnight stay.

 

The Workshop Organizers are staying the Ramada Inn
752 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81506
970-243-5150

Map from the Ramada Inn to WCCC Workshop Location

Start: Ramada Inn: 752 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81506 United States

1. Start out going SOUTHWEST on HORIZON DR toward G RD. 0.2 mi
2. Turn RIGHT onto G RD. 2.4 mi
3. Enter next roundabout and take 3rd exit onto 25 RD. 0.7 mi
4. Turn LEFT onto BLICHMANN AVE. 0.0 mi
5. 2508 BLICHMANN AVE is on the LEFT.

End: WCCC, 508 Blichmann Ave Edit Grand Junction, CO 81505

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