US Water Program

Create expert water models more easily with new version of WEAP

Feature / A major update to SEI’s flagship water modelling tool enables policy-makers and researchers to more easily determine watershed boundaries and river pathways.

Analysis of optimal thresholds for identification of open water using MODIS-derived spectral indices for two coastal wetland systems in Mexico

Journal article / This paper discusses remote sensing based approaches for mapping open water surfaces using MODIS data.

With new model, Bolivia can better address a growing water crisis

Feature / SEI researchers recently unveiled the first comprehensive model of Bolivia’s rivers, lakes and streams, as part of the Bolivia National Water Balance.

Ventura River

Project / SEI is building the Ventura Water Allocation Model (VWAM) using SEI’s flagship WEAP software for the Ventura River watershed in California.

Guidance materials for mainstreaming gender perspectives into model-based policy analysis

Other publication / This document draws on SEI experience with WEAP and LEAP to provide guidance for mainstreaming gender and social equity issues into modelling studies

Shasta River Water Allocation Model

Project / SEI is developing the Shasta River Water Allocation Model to help evaluate potential management actions in the watershed under the California Water Action Plan.

Economic implications of agricultural reuse of treated wastewater in Israel: A statewide long-term perspective

Journal article

Supporting the Yolo Stormwater Resources Plan

Project / SEI worked with the Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to produce a Stormwater Resources Plan.

A nexus approach to finding water sustainability

Project / This project helps countries in the NENA region adopt an analytical framework on the Water-Food-Energy-Climate-Ecosystem Nexus.