Water - Science - Engineering
KF2 Consulting is a water resources and environmental engineering practice specializing in hydrodynamic and water quality modeling for lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. It develops and applies numerical models such as CE-QUAL-W2 and EFDC to support water quality management, nutrient loading analysis, and ecosystem restoration for government and regulatory clients.
Development and calibration of multidimensional hydrodynamic and environmental fluid dynamics models to assess reservoir and lake water quality.
Application of two-dimensional hydrodynamic and water quality models to manage reservoir nutrients and prevent harmful algal blooms.
Use of environmental fluid dynamics code to simulate wintertime dissolved oxygen levels and evaluate aquatic habitat restoration strategies.
Development of one-dimensional and two-dimensional hydraulic models to evaluate flood risks and analyze channel, floodplain, and hydraulic structure conditions.
Evaluation of flood hazards for various flood profiles using standard engineering software to support risk assessment and litigation.
Application of River Analysis System software to model river hydraulics, roughness coefficients, and structural openings.
Water Resources · Government · Environmental & Remediation
Helena, MT · Water Resources · Client: Montana Department of Environmental Quality
Development of a two-dimensional CE-QUAL-W2 hydrodynamic and water quality model to support nutrient management and prevent harmful algal blooms in Canyon Ferry Reservoir near Helena, Montana. The project involves hydrodynamic and water quality calibration to evaluate nitrogen and phosphorus loading levels.
Montana · Water Resources · 2022 · Client: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Development of an Environmental Fluid Dynamics Code model to analyze hydrodynamic and water-quality effects of restorative strategies for wintertime dissolved oxygen in Upper Red Rock Lake. The project evaluates pipeline construction and storage release alternatives to protect the lake's distinct grayling population.
Montana · Water Resources · Client: Private Landowners
Development of one-dimensional and two-dimensional hydraulic models using HEC-RAS to conduct an independent flood hazard evaluation. The analysis assessed roughness coefficients, bridge and culvert openings, and floodplain conditions to evaluate flood risk for multiple storm profiles.