Groundwater Model Workshop

Introduction to Building and Running Groundwater Models

Workshop Description

This course will give students knowledge necessary for setting up, executing and using groundwater models.  The half day workshop will focus on using MODFLOW as a groundwater modeling tool, but other surface water and groundwater models will be discussed.  Students will be guided through example models using accessible files.  Discussion of transport modeling and other applications will be included.

Instructor:
Justin Clark, Lynker

Time / Date:
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Wednesday, October 1

Location:
We-Ko-Pa Resort & Casino, 10438 Wekopa Way, Fort McDowell, AZ 86264 (25 minutes east of Sky Harbor Airport)

Limit:
20 people (first-come, first-served)

Cost:
See below; Register before October 1 to avoid at-the-door prices

PDHs:
3.75

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Course Outline

8:00-
8:15 AM

Welcome and Introduction

  • Overview of agenda
  • Workshop goals

8:15-
9:00 AM

Introduction to Modeling Groundwater and Surface Water Modeling

  • Purpose and use of models in hydrology
  • Turning conceptual models to numerical models
  • Common model types used in groundwater and surface water
  • Evolution of MODFLOW

9:00-
9:10 AM

Break

9:10-
9:35 AM

Slideshow: Introduction to MODFLOW Structure and Workflows

  • Deeper look at MODFLOW-USG and other newer versions of MODFLOW
  • MODFLOW file structure
  • MODFLOW workflow
  • Methods and examples for data extraction
  • Methods and examples to visualize results

9:35-
10:45 AM

Slideshow: Introduction to MODFLOW Structure and Workflows

  • Deeper look at MODFLOW-USG and other newer versions of MODFLOW
  • MODFLOW file structure
  • MODFLOW workflow
  • Methods and examples for data extraction
  •  Methods and examples to visualize results

10:45-
11:00 AM

Break

11:00-
11:25 AM

Hands-on: Results Extraction and Visualizations

  • Extract output data from example files in previous step
  • Export heads and water budgets

11:25-
11:45 AM

Wrap-Up Slideshow: Advanced Topics and Current Methods

  • Particle tracking and transport modeling
  • 3D visualization
  • Integrated surface water and groundwater modeling

11:45-
12:00 PM

Final Q&A and Discussion

  • Revisit goals
  • Questions from students
  • Additional resources discussion

Instructor

Justin Clark is a groundwater hydrogeologist with over 12 years of experience specializing in groundwater modeling, geochemistry, and environmental data analysis. His expertise includes model calibration, sensitivity and uncertainty analyses, and developing tools for processing large environmental datasets. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree from the University of Waterloo, where his research focused on using isotopes to analyze TCE transport in fractured rock aquifers. In his current role he applies advanced modeling and data analysis techniques to provide actionable insights for groundwater and surface water resource management.

Cost

Cost includes lunch. 

Regular Member

$125

Early Birds (ends 9/2)

$150

Regular (9/3 to 9/30)

$200

At the Door

NON-Member

$175

Early Birds (ends 9/2)

$200

Regular (9/3 to 9/30)

$250

At the Door

STUDENT Member

$65

Early Birds (ends 9/2)

$85

Regular (9/3 to 9/30)

$100

At the Door

STUDENT
NON-Member

$90

Early Birds (ends 9/2)

$110

Regular (9/3 to 9/30)

$125

At the Door