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Data supporting multi-objective optimization of a hydro-economic model in an over-allocated agricultural basin

February 10, 2026

This data release contains model input files, workflows, and results supporting a proof-of-concept that combines hydro-economic modeling, scenario-based modeling, and multi-objective optimization to evaluate pumping curtailment in an over-allocated basin in the Western United States. The previously published hydro-economic model combines bespoke python economic calculations with a MODFLOW model. We connect this existing model to the PEST++ modeling framework for multi-objective optimization, facilitated by further python scripts custom to this project.

Publication Year 2026
Title Data supporting multi-objective optimization of a hydro-economic model in an over-allocated agricultural basin
DOI 10.5066/P146C5KD
Authors Katherine (Markovich) H. Webster, Michael N Fienen, Nicholas T Corson-Dosch, Cecile Coulon, Jeremy White, Stephen B Gingerich
Product Type Data Release
Record Source USGS Asset Identifier Service (AIS)
USGS Organization Upper Midwest Water Science Center - Madison, WI, Office
Rights This work is marked with CC0 1.0 Universal
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