Development of a Sediment Transport Model in Support of the Cornwall Sediment Strategy

There are zones of contaminated sediment along the Cornwall waterfront in the St. Lawrence River that were identified in the Cornwall Sediment Strategy (CSS). In addition to the existing contaminated sediments accumulated over time in the river bed, there are contaminated sediments that enter the river from other sources such as wastewater sewer systems. It is of essential importance for different stakeholders and end users to understand the transport of these contaminated sediments in the Cornwall waterfront of the St. Lawrence River. The main goal of this project is to develop a numerical tool to study the transport of these contaminated sediments within the reach. The outcome of this project can provide insights for remediation and restoration strategies and plans.

Faculty Supervisor:

Colin Rennie;Hamidreza Shirkhani

Student:

Partner:

St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Ottawa

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