WSP Water Solutions

Statement of Qualifications | Water

WATERSHED MODELING AND ANALYSIS Thinking bigger about how water moves.

CLIENT LOCATION

At WSP, we approach watershed modeling and analysis with bold thinking and technical precision—because a comprehensive understanding of the full water cycle in natural and built environments is essential to shaping resilient, well-informed communities. As a recognized leader in hydrologic and hydraulic studies across the United States, our engineers bring deep expertise and a thoughtful, solution oriented approach to every project. Leveraging the latest tools and technologies, we deliver meaningful insights that drive informed decision-making. Our modeling capabilities span a diverse range of needs and levels of sophistication. From 1-D steady and unsteady state to 2-D rain-on-mesh simulations, we tailor our approach to each watershed’s unique characteristics and project goals. Our advanced hydrologic and hydraulic modeling techniques quantify flood levels, flow velocities and discharges under both existing and future conditions—meeting regulatory

standards while optimizing cost and performance.

PROJECT ELEMENTS

But we don’t stop at today’s challenges. At WSP, we solve each challenge while thinking of its impact on tomorrow. Climate change is reshaping flood risk, and our team is helping clients adapt. We assess the impacts of climate change—such as sea level rise, shifting precipitation patterns and intensifying storm events—to implement resilient solutions. Watershed analysis is the foundation of our work. To understand how water moves across landscapes, we delineate boundaries, map stream networks, and assess land-use and soils characteristics. Our professionals actively engage with communities to deepen our understanding and validate our findings through local insights. WSP's integrated approach empowers our clients to make informed decisions, protecting people and ecosystems with solutions that are built for the future.

CASE STUDY

Right: Carpenter Creek and Bayou Texas Watershed Management Plan

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