Joint Ecosystem Modeling (JEM)

Project Investigator: Stephanie S. Romaņach Project Personnel: Craig Conzelmann, Donald L. DeAngelis, Jerome J. Lorenz, Dale E. Gawlik, Laura A. Brandt, Nate Dorn, Leonard Pearlstine, Carl Fitz, Doug Donalson, Kevin Suir, Christina Hunnicutt, Sumani Chimmula, Shwetha Belame, James Darcey Project Start Date: 2005 End Date: 2013 Recent Funding: (FY12) USGS GE PES, NPS, (FY08) USGS GE PES, (FY07) USGS GE PES Work Plans Metadata Related Links Project Location Map

Ecosystem models are needed for evaluation and assessment of alternatives for restoration of Greater Everglades ecosystems. We need to determine current capabilities, and current and future needs for ecosystem models. Project evaluation will require the ability to compare restoration alternatives using quantitative and visual methods, and to convey the information learned to the appropriate user. The Interagency Modeling Center (IMC) has the responsibility to approve and apply hydrological and ecological models in support of the Comprehensive Everglades Plan (CERP). Joint Ecosystem Modeling (JEM) will continue its responsibility of developing models and performing initial scenario evaluations as part of the process of testing, calibrating, validating, verifying, and improving models.

Work Plans

• 2007 (Scientific and Technical Support for the Joint Ecosystem Modeling Laboratory)
• 2008 (Scientific and Technical Support for a Joint Ecosystem Modeling Laboratory)
• 2010 (Advanced Computer Applications to Support the Greater Everglades Joint Ecosystem Modeling Effort)
• 2012 (Joint Ecosystem Modeling: Greater Everglades Modeling Decision Support Tools and Ecosystem Models at IMC)
• 2012 (Advanced Computer Applications to Support the Greater Everglades Joint Ecosystem Modeling Effort)

Metadata

• Scientific and Technical Support for Joint Ecosystem Modeling (JEM) (project metadata)

Related Links

• Joint Ecosystem Modeling website