GLIN==> Sediment Impact Analysis Methods (SIAM) Model Training Workshop for the Whittlesey Creek Watershed

To: 		Interested Parties
From: 		U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District
Re:	A Sediment Impact Analysis Methods (SIAM) Model Training
Workshop for the Whittlesey Creek Watershed

I am pleased to invite you (or your representative) to participate
in an upcoming technical workshop.  This workshop is designed for
local stakeholders in the Whittlesey Creek watershed to use the
recently completed Sediment Impact Analysis Methods (SIAM) model
of the watershed in order to screen restoration scenarios.  The
technical workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at
the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center (offices of the Whittlesey
Creek National Wildlife Refuge).  Representatives from the US Army
Corps of Engineers Detroit District will be leading introductory
sessions on the principles and use of the SIAM sediment model
screening tool and showcase several restoration scenarios that
have been modeled as part of this work.

In cooperation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the USGS,
and other partners, the Whittlesey Creek model was designed to
determine potential impacts associated with numerous restoration
plans that are on-going in the Whittlesey Creek watershed.  Based
on the potential for habitat restoration and the numerous sediment
issues present in the watershed, Whittlesey Creek was identified
as a priority for the development of a sediment impact model under
Section 516 (e) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996.
This provision calls for the Secretary of the Army to
consult/coordinate with the Great Lakes states in developing "a
tributary sediment transport model for each major river system or
set of major river systems depositing sediment into a Great Lakes
federally authorized commercial harbor, channel maintenance
project site, or Area of Concern identified under the Great Lakes
Water Quality Agreement."  The Great Lakes Commission is providing
technical and administrative support to the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers on this important initiative. For more information on
the Great Lakes Tributary Modeling Program, please visit
www.glc.org/tributary.

The purpose of this local technical workshop is to provide an
opportunity for community stakeholders and interested parties to
learn how to use the watershed model that has been developed for
the Whittlesey Creek watershed. By using model outputs to evaluate
various channel or watershed modifications, this tool can assist
local decision-makers in improving water quality by minimizing
erosion and sedimentation problems in the watersheds. This
workshop marks the end of this particular modeling effort and will
serve to transfer the technological tools and knowledge back to
the watershed communities for its continued use.

The workshop will run from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Central on November
2, 2010.  The Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center is located at:

Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
29270 County Highway G
Ashland, WI  54806-9339

Feel free to share this letter and workshop information with other
parties who you feel may be interested in participating in this
technical workshop. There is no registration fee for the workshop;
however, space will be limited and you must RSVP to attend. 

Please confirm your attendance by contacting Calvin Creech at the
US Army Corps of Engineers by phone at 313-226-3002 or email at
Calvin.T.Creech at usace.army.mil no later than Wednesday, October
27th.

We look forward to seeing you or your representative on November
2nd.


Sediment Impact Analysis Methods (SIAM) Training Workshop
for the Whittlesey Creek Watershed
              November 2, 2010 @ 1:00 p.m. Central

Co-sponsored by:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District
and the Great Lakes Commission
Location:
Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
29270 County Highway G
Ashland, WI 54806-9339

Agenda:

1:00 p.m.    Welcome, Introductions	Mike Mlynarek, US Fish &
Wildlife
1:15 p.m.	Workshop Objectives, 516 Program Overview
Jim Selegean - USACE
1:30 p.m.	Whittlesey Creek Overview of Sediment Issues and
Restoration	Mike Mlynarek
2:00 p.m.	Overview of Sediment Impact Analysis Methods model
Calvin Creech - USACE
2:45 p.m.	Demonstration of sediment impact model of
restoration scenarios case examples.	Calvin Creech
3:30 p.m.	Discussion of First Impressions & Questions
Calvin Creech
4:00 p.m.	Adjourn	

Contact Information: 

US Army Corps of Engineers
Calvin Creech
Hydraulic Engineer
Detroit District
477 Michigan Ave
Detroit, MI 48226
Ph: (313) 226-3002
Calvin.T.Creech at usace.army.mil 

Great Lakes Commission
Gary Overmier
Senior Project Manager
2805 S. Industrial Hwy., Suite 100
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6791
Ph: (734) 971-9135
garyo at glc.org

Great Lakes Commission
Laura Kaminski
Senior Program Specialist
2805 S. Industrial Hwy., Suite 100
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6791
Ph: (734) 971-9135
laurak at glc.org




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Michael H.Schneider
Program Specialist
Great Lakes Commission
Eisenhower Corporate Park
2805 South Industrial Hwy.
Suite # 100
Ann Arbor, MI  48104-6791
Phone: 734-971-9135 ex. 129
Fax: 734-971-9150 
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