MWS Connectivity

The MWS Connectivity dataset, part of the CoRE Stack, captures the hydrological connectivity between adjacent microwatersheds, showing flow direction and linkage across nested drainage networks. It supports integrated water flow modeling and watershed-level planning.

About Dataset

The MWS Connectivity dataset is a CoRE Stack (Commoning for Resilience and Equality) hydrological layer that maps interconnections among microwatersheds based on digital elevation and flow direction modeling. It defines the upstream and downstream linkages that determine surface water transfer and watershed hierarchy. This dataset is essential for understanding cumulative water flows, hydrological dependencies, and the impacts of local interventions on downstream systems. It complements the Microwatershed Boundaries datasets and supports system-level hydrological planning across scales.

Technical details and methodologies are available in the CoRE Stack Technical Manual: https://core-stack.org/core-stack-technical-manual-v2/

Purpose of Dataset

The Purpose Of The Mws Connectivity Dataset Is To Map And Analyze Hydrological Linkages Among Microwatersheds, Enabling A Clear Understanding Of Surface Water Flow Paths, Upstream–downstream Dependencies, And Cumulative Hydrological Effects. It Supports Integrated Watershed Planning, Flow Modeling, And Impact Assessment Of Local Interventions Within The Core Stack Framework, Ensuring Coordinated And System-level Water Resource Management Across Interconnected Catchments.