Flood-MAR Network
California's Living
Flood-MAR Collaboration Hub
Welcome to the Flood-MAR Hub!
Flood-MAR (Flood-Managed Aquifer Recharge) uses excess water from high-flow events to replenish groundwater supplies by directing it onto suitable agricultural lands, working landscapes, and managed natural areas where it can safely infiltrate into aquifers.
This innovative approach can help California reduce flood risk, improve water supply reliability, support ecosystems and agriculture, and build resilience to climate change. Because these benefits span communities, landscapes, and sectors, advancing Flood-MAR requires strong partnerships and collaboration across California.
That's where the Flood-MAR Network comes in: connecting people, sharing knowledge, and accelerating the partnerships needed to advance Flood-MAR across the state.
Recharge Readiness | Site Selection & Recharge Potential
Thursday August 27, 2026, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where you recharge matters! Did you know that you can target water application to areas that maximize recharge or provide a range of location-specific social, environmental, and economic benefits? Join us to hear about tools that can support recharge planning.
Presenters: Katherine Dlubac, DWR, and Richael Young, Sustainable Conservation
Flood-MAR Network Virtual Workshop: A New Era of California Water Planning
Thursday September 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join the Flood-MAR Network for a virtual workshop to learn about current planning and implementation efforts underway by the State of California to expand recharge – with a special focus on California Water Plan 2028 – and to take part in discussion with Network members on ways to get involved.
Recharge Readiness Series | Aug - Jan 2027
Groundwater Demand Management in California: An Overview of Case Studies, Implementation, Economics & Policy
Get ready for the wet season! Join the new 2026–2027 Recharge Readiness Webinar Series, a twice-monthly webinar series (the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 11 AM) featuring the latest guidance, tools, case studies, and lessons learned to help growers, water managers, and local agencies plan and implement successful managed aquifer recharge projects. Co-hosted by DWR, Sustainable Conservation, and the Flood-MAR Network.
Here is what’s coming up next:
- Aug 27 | Site Selection & Recharge Potential
- Sept 10 | “Rapid” Groundwater Recharge Accounting ToolOptions
- Sept 24 | On Farm Recharge Guidance for Practitioners
Lunch-MAR | September 2
San Joaquin Valley Water Resilience Summit Outcomes
Big ideas are only the beginning. Implementation is where the real work starts. The San Joaquin Valley Water Resilience Summit brought together leaders from across the region to turn water policy recommendations into practical action. Join us as Laura shares key outcomes, emerging priorities, and the collaborative momentum generated during this unique working forum.
Presenter: Laura Ramos, Director of the California Water Institute (CWI) at Fresno State
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 12:30PM -1:30PM PT
Join the Conversation
The Flood-MAR Network thrives because of people like you.
Whether you’re a grower, researcher, water manager, policymaker, consultant, nonprofit, Tribal representative, student, community member, or simply curious about flood-MAR, we invite you to get involved.