PTMApp Oʻahu - Virtual Training
September 27, 2024
1. Preparing PTMApp input data - 30 min.
a. Basic information about PTMApp
b. Overview of data layers that go into PTMApp and necessary adjustments for
Hawaii
c. Hydro-conditioning process
d. Lake routing
e. Informational resources to learn more about science and theory
2. Quality control of PTMApp results - 15 min.
a. Running the toolbar, basic QC process overview
b. Comparison of outputs to real world data
i. Sediment, TP, TN loading vs real world measurements
ii. Peak streamflow vs real world measurements
c. Opportunities for adjustments while running the toolbar
3. Use and application of PTMApp data - 45 min.
a. Prioritize
i. Inform priority areas (find areas of highest sediment/TP/TN loading)
ii. Aid in water quality goal setting
b. Target
i. Evaluate BMPs
1. Find best practices to meet local and regional goals
ii. Develop BMP implementation scenarios
1. Potential for multiple BMP scenarios to meet water quality goals
2. Support landowner outreach efforts
c. Measure
i. Evaluate implementation scenarios
ii. Track progress toward measurable water quality goals
iii. Support water quality components of federal planning grants
d. New tools
i. BUDDI tool
ii. Hydrology toolbar
4. Future needs and direction - 30 min.
a. Additional watersheds
b. Use on other islands
c. Web-based data visualization tool
d. Other topics