Water Resources Newsletter from WaterCom Engineering
Issue 11 - November 2002

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In This Issue:
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1) New Hydrologic Modelling Discussion Group
2) Featured Software - Water Resources Publications CD
3) Hydrology & Hydraulics Software CD
4) HEC Software CD
5) Modelling Resources Centre
6) Pictures from a Recent Conference
7) FREE! Downloads - Properties Databank for Excel
8) Get a Quote for Modelling Services
9) Interactive Water Resource Forum
10) Reach a Global Audience (Translation Services)
11) Advertising Opportunities
12) Invite Your Friends and Colleagues

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1) New Hydrologic Modelling Discussion Group
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As part of the modelling resources available on our website, we have
opened a new Hydrologic Modelling Discussion Group. It is intended
for users of single and multi-event hydrologic modelling software
including HydroCAD, OTTSWMM, OTTHYMO 89, SWMHYMO, TR-55, Visual
OTTHYMO and others.

To subscribe, send a blank e-mail message to hymo-users-
subscribe@yahoogroups.com or visit our web site for additional
information:
http://www.watercom.ca/forums_hymo.htm

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2) Featured Software - Water Resources Publications CD
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This large collection of water resources publications includes the
following manuals and other documentation:
o Hydrologic Methods and Procedures
o Hydrology Tools for Wetland Determination
o Earth Dams and Reservoirs
o Pond Planning, Design and Construction
o Handbook for Channel Design
o Hydraulic Design of Highway Culverts
o Urban Drainage Design Manual
o EPA SWMM User's Manual
.... and others

Additional information, including a description of all publications,
is available at:
http://www.watercom.ca/software_publications.htm

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3) Hydrology & Hydraulics Software CD
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The CD contains a collection of 40 programs, which should not be
missing in any serious water resources professional's software
library. Programs are available in the following categories:

o Hydraulic Design
o Hydrology & Drainage
o Contaminant Transport
o Environmental Data Management
o Flow Hydraulics & Sediment Transport
o Groundwater Modelling
o Water Distribution System Design
.... and others

Additional information about the H&H Software CD is available at:
http://www.watercom.ca/software_hydro.htm

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4) HEC Software CD
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Our HEC Software CD contains a complete collection of programs,
developed by the Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC) of the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers. All programs come with the appropriate
documentation and manuals. The following programs are included:

o Data Management: HEC-DSS, HEC-GeoRAS for ArcInfo and ArcView
o Hydraulics: HEC-2, HEC-5, HEC-6, HEC-FDA, HEC-RAS
o Hydrology: HEC-1, HEC-GeoHMS, HEC-HMS

For more information, please visit:
http://www.watercom.ca/software_HEC.htm

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5) Modelling Resources Centre
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This recently opened service contains input parameters and other
resources for your hydrologic and hydraulic modelling projects.
Looking for Manning's n values? Rainfall curves or soil types? Need
computation sheets, software or manuals? Our Modelling Resources
Centre contains the following valuable resources (FREE of charge)
for the serious water resources modeller:

o Library of Hydrologic and Hydraulic Parameters
o OTTHYMO 89, SWMHYMO and Visual OTTHYMO Discussion Forum
o Modelling Tools (Spreadsheets, Utilities, etc.)
o Software Downloads
o User Manuals and Handbooks

More information, including how to get a free quote for hydrologic
and hydraulic modelling services, is available at:
http://www.watercom.ca/modelling.htm

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6) Pictures from a Recent Conference
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WaterCom Engineering was one of the exhibitors at a recent
conference hosted by the Grand River Conservation Authority
(Cambridge, Ontario, Canada). Several pictures of our display, as
well as pictures taken during our other activities, are available at
the following address:
http://www.watercom.ca/photos.htm

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7) FREE! Downloads - Properties Databank for Excel
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This is a Microsoft Excel Add-In that contains a database with the
most used physical and chemical properties of various compounds,
ordered and presented in a fast and easy-to-query way. Instructions
of how to load the add-in and how to use the database are included.

This program and many others are available for free downloading at:
http://www.watercom.ca/downloads.htm

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8) Get a Quote for Modelling Services
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Do you need a hydrologic or hydraulic model developed using software
such as HEC-1, HEC-RAS, EPANET or another program of your choice? We
will give you a free and quick quote that will match your needs and
budget.

We provide the following engineering services:
o Hydraulic Modelling (HEC-2, HEC-RAS)
o Hydrologic Modelling (OTTHYMO 89, OTTSWMM)
o Stormwater Management (SWM Ponds, Swales, etc.)
o Hydraulic Design (Bridges, Culverts, Weirs, etc.)
o Water Distribution System Modelling (EPANET)

Additional information is available at:
http://www.watercom.ca/consulting.htm

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9) Interactive Water Resource Forum
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Our Water Resources Mailing List is intended to provide an
opportunity for exchanging commercial announcements associated with
water resources engineering, hydrology, hydraulics and other water-
related sciences. Postings pertaining to products, software
releases, upgrades, employment opportunities, seminars, etc. are
welcome.

To subscribe, send a blank e-mail message to:
WaterCom-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Or visit our web site for additional information:
http://www.watercom.ca/forums_mail.htm

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10) Reach a Global Audience (Translation Services)
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Chances are your web site is being visited by people from around the
world. Don't risk losing a potential client if he or she is not
completely conversant in English. We can translate your web site,
news releases, brochures and other company information into any
language.

For more information, please visit the following page:
http://www.watercom.ca/translation.htm

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11) Advertising Opportunities
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Reach thousands of professionals daily through a banner on our web
site or an announcement in our mailing list or newsletter. For more
information, please visit our web site at:
http://www.watercom.ca/advertising.htm

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12) Invite Your Friends and Colleagues
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Please forward this newsletter to a friend or colleague. They can
join by sending a blank e-mail message to:
WaterCom-News-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Or visit our web site for additional information:
http://www.watercom.ca/forums_news.htm

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