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• Water Balance Model can create an understanding of the past and compare it to many possible futures

  A key message is that the Water Balance Model is a "scenario comparison tool". There is no restriction on the scenarios that a user may choose to compare.
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• 3-year funding program will enhance the capabilities of the Water Balance Model for Canada

  The rapid growth and success of the present second generation of the Water Balance Model has fuelled a level of user interest and need that has made it clear that the time has come for the next bold leap forward in the evolution of this web-based tool.
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• GETTING STARTED: A 3-Scenario Tutorial for New Users

  "GETTING STARTED: A 3-Scenario Tutorial for New Users" leads the new user through the scenario comparison process that enables the user to assess the effectiveness of runoff volume reduction choices. BEFORE YOU USE THE MODEL, DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE TUTORIAL.
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• Before you LAUNCH THE MODEL, read the articles that explain How to Use the Model

  The dropdown titled How to Use the Model comprises a set of six linked articles that elaborate on what the user needs to know to understand the basic functionality of the Water Balance Model powered by QUALHYMO. The reader is advised to read these articles as a prelude to applying the model.
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• Inter-Provincial Partnership proceeds with development of Stream Erosion Module

  The new module will extend the QUALHYMO engine and WBM interface so as to enable assessment of natural stream sections and development of an erosion index for watershed scenario comparison and development of mitigation methodologies.
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• Funding from City of Calgary and CMHC enables incorporation of new capabilities in Water Balance Model

  The new "Water Re-Use from Storage Module" will extend the QUALHYMO engine and WBM interface so as to enable assessment of domestic non-potable reuse of reusable rainwater as an alternative to discharge as waste.
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• Tiered Access to the Model

  The British Columbia Inter-Governmental Partnership has established three categories of model users, each with a different degree of access to the various features of the 'Water Balance Model powered by QUALHYMO'. General Users are limited to registering under the Free Trial Account category. The account and any scenarios created by the General User will be deleted thirty (30) days from the date of registration.
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