ABOUT THE FLOOD-MAR NETWORK
Connecting people. Sharing knowledge. Advancing Flood-MAR across California.
The Flood-MAR Network is a statewide community of practitioners, researchers, agencies, Tribes, landowners, nonprofits, and other partners working together to expand Flood-MAR implementation and build California’s water resilience.
Why the Network Exists
Turning shared challenges into shared solutions.
Flood-MAR has the potential to improve groundwater supplies, reduce flood risk, support ecosystems, and strengthen climate resilience. But achieving these benefits at scale requires collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and regions.
The Flood-MAR Network was created to bring people together, share lessons learned, identify solutions, and help turn promising ideas into real-world action.
Who's invovled
A diverse & growing community.
- Federal, State, Tribal, Regional, & Local Agencies
- Growers & Landowners
- Researchers & Universities
- Nonprofits & Community-Based Organizations
- Water Agencies & Groundwater Sustainability Agencies
- Consultants, Engineers, & Practitioners
- Interested Community Members & Stakeholders
Everyone is welcome. Whether you’re actively implementing projects or simply exploring the concept of Flood-MAR, there’s a place for you in the Network.
Our purpose
What we're working toward.
Flood-MAR has the potential to improve groundwater supplies, reduce flood risk, support ecosystems, and strengthen climate resilience. But achieving these benefits at scale requires collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and regions.
The Flood-MAR Network was created to bring people together, share lessons learned, identify solutions, and help turn promising ideas into real-world action.
The Network's Goals
Increase groundwater recharge, flood resilience, and ecosystem benefits through Flood-MAR implementation.
Serve as a trusted source of information and practical guidance.
Foster partnerships and collaboration across sectors.
Accelerate information sharing and innovation.
Support and strengthen the broader Flood-MAR community.
OUR STORY: FROM IDEAS TO IMPACT
2018
DWR convenes the Flood-MAR Research Advisory Committee to identify opportunities, challenges, and research needs related to Flood-MAR implementation.
2019
The Research, Data, and Development Plan identifies 13 priority topic areas and highlights the need for continued collaboration across disciplines.
2020 - 2022
Researchers, agencies, practitioners, and others continue advancing Flood-MAR through workshops, pilot projects, and collaborative learning.
2022
FloodMAR.org is released as a public hub for information, collaboration, and resources.
2023
The Flood-MAR Network formally launches Action Teams focused on implementation challenges and opportunities.
Today
The Network continues to grow as a statewide community dedicated to turning ideas into action.
ACTION TEAMS: TURNING IDEAS INTO ACTION
Action Teams are volunteer-led collaborations that focus on specific opportunities and challenges related to Flood-MAR implementation. They develop guidance, tools, research priorities, and practical resources for the broader community.
Crop Health
Developing guidance to help growers conduct on-farm recharge while protecting their crop’s health.
Estimating Recharge
Creating practical methods and tools for estimating groundwater recharge from Flood-MAR projects.
Water Quality
Advancing understanding of contaminants, monitoring approaches, and best practices.
Instream Flows
Balancing groundwater recharge objectives with ecological and environmental water needs.
Incentives for FMAR
Exploring funding mechanisms, incentives, and strategies that support implementation.
Assessing Policy
Identifying opportunities to improve policy coordination and remove implementation barriers.
Website
Maintaining and improving floodmar.org as a hub for resources, events, and collaboration.
ACTION TEAMS IN ACTION
Recent Resources for the Community
Crop Health Guidance Series
Just released by the FloodMAR Network’s Crop Health Action Team, these 2-page guidance sheets help growers conduct on-farm recharge while protecting their crop’s health. Choose your crop: Alfalfa | Almonds | Annual Crops | Pasture | Pistachios | Vineyards | Walnuts
COORDINATING TEAM
Guiding the Network Forward
The Network’s Coordinating Team helps guide Network activities, identify emerging priorites, and support collaboration across the Flood-MAR community. Volunteer members represent a diverse range of organizations and expertise .
Help Advance Flood-MAR
Whether you're looking to learn, connect, contribute, or stay informed,
there's a place for you in the Network.
Attend an Event
From Lunch-MAR to workshops to Forums, there is always something happening.
Explore Resources
Find research, tools, guides, and case studies to support your work.
Join an Action Team
Collaborate on projects that move Flood-MAR from concept to implementation.
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