Feb 7, 2025: CSHS Workshop: Simulating Streamflow Using Deep Learning Models: Introduction to Local and Regional Models

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Date/Time: Friday, Feb 7th, 2025, 1 pm to 4 pm EST

About the Event:

This workshop aims to introduce participants to deep learning theory and application to hydrological modelling. The workshop will use interactive Google Colaboratory (Colab) notebooks to guide participants through the deep learning modelling workflows, learning the basics as they progress through the notebooks. The aim is for participants to obtain relevant experience using and developing deep learning tools that can be translated into their practice. This workshop will share some similarities with the previous CSHS machine learning webinar, but it will focus on simulation rather than forecasting and will use Google’s deep learning package “Tensorflow”. The developed models include local models (single catchment) and regional models (multi-catchment), including for predicting flows at ungauged basins.

Long Short-Term Memory networks (LSTMs) will be introduced and used to train models for simulating streamflow based on meteorological and geophysical data. Topics will include data preprocessing, model structure, training, and verification. 

Facilitators: Jean-Luc Martel and Richard Arsenault

Bio – Jean-Luc Martel: Dr. Jean-Luc Martel is a Professor in the Department of Construction Engineering at the École de Technologie Supérieure in Montreal. His areas of expertise encompass the impact of climate change, hydrological and hydraulic modeling, with a particular focus on applying machine learning and deep learning techniques to these domains.

Bio – Richard Arsenault: Dr. Richard Arsenault is a Professor in the Department of Construction Engineering at the École de Technologie Supérieure in Montreal. He specializes in hydrological modelling and streamflow forecasting, with a particular focus on the impacts of climate change and how deep learning tools can help improve water resources management.

Prerequisites: A computer with access to Google Drive applications, notably Google Colab (instructions for Colab will be shared prior to the workshop). A Gmail account is necessary for accessing Google Colab.

***Registration will open on January 22nd. We have limited spaces for the workshop, so be sure to register in advance! For questions regarding the event or registration, please contact Arelia (wernera@uvic.ca) and Sam (manager@cwra.org) if you have any questions.