Habitat Optimization Model for Ecosystems (HOME)

Wayne Wright, Jon Ambrose and Minda TroostMay 28, 2015 | RCO Salmon Recovery Conference Vancouver, WA

Habitat Optimization Model for Ecosystems (HOME®)

Understanding HOME®

• Eco-hydraulic model that utilizes fish preference information relative to depth, velocity, substrate, and or cover

• Works in any aquatic or associated habitat• Combines these elements on a cell by cell basis

within GIS • Output is a map depicting where habitat is, and

the quality of the habitat relative to the species and life stage you are investigating.

Understanding HOME®

• Calculates Weighted Usable Area (WUA), a widely accepted habitat index

• WUA can be further classified into Good, Fair, or Poor quality

HOME® Background

HOME® Uses• Understanding current conditions • Determining limiting hydraulic/cover

factors• Flow optimization• Calculating habitat uplift and change • Alternatives analysis• Design assistance • Post construction effectiveness monitoring

HOME® Demonstration with Animationhttp://homedemo.smartmine.com/#Project

http://homedemo.smartmine.com/#Project

Umatilla Nation – Kentch Reach Restoration

Umatilla Nation – Kentch Reach Restoration

S. Fork Grays River w/Cowlitz Tribe and NHC





Depth Preference.91 - 1.0.81 - .90.71 -. 80.61 - .70.51 - .60.41 - .50.31 - .40.21 -. 30.11 - .200 - .10

Steelhead RearingDepth Preference 20cfs

Steelhead SpawningDepth Preference 20cfs


Steelhead RearingHabitat 20cfs

Steelhead SpawningHabitat 20cfs

Habitat Quality0.91 - 10.81 - 0.90.71 - 0.80.61 - 0.70.51 - 0.60.41 - 0.50.31 - 0.40.21 - 0.30.11 - 0.20.01 - 0.10


Depth Preference.91 - 1.0.81 - .90.71 -. 80.61 - .70.51 - .60.41 - .50.31 - .40.21 -. 30.11 - .200 - .10

Coho RearingDepth Preference 80cfs

Coho SpawningDepth Preference 80cfs


Coho RearingHabitat 80cfs

Coho SpawningHabitat 80cfs

Habitat Quality0.91 - 10.81 - 0.90.71 - 0.80.61 - 0.70.51 - 0.60.41 - 0.50.31 - 0.40.21 - 0.30.11 - 0.20.01 - 0.10


Nason Creek Monitoring w/Tetra Tech

Photo credit: Tetra Tech


Photo credit: Tetra Tech





US Navy & Reid Middleton - Railroad Culvert Assessment




Lessons Learned:

1. Quality Survey = Quality Results2. Engage HOME early for best results3. Know your species, set preference criteria with knowledgeable

folks4. Flow data matter – ungaged streams need attention5. Pick critical conditions, species and life stages to model for

efficiency

Thank You! • John Monahan – Co-creator of HOME• GeoEngineers/SmartMine team

─ Jon Ambrose, Minda Troost, Tanya Kauhi, Gene Lohrmeyer, Blair Deaver• Clients and Partners:

─ Lummi Nation─ Skagit FEG─ Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation─ Cowlitz Tribe─ NHC─ Tetra Tech─ Reid Middleton─ US Navy─ And many more….

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Habitat Optimization Model for Ecosystems (HOME)