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2026 – 2027 Recharge Readiness Series
Floodwaters for Recharge: Tools & Resources

Very strong El Niño conditions are expected to develop this year. Understanding available forecasting tools will help water managers prepare for an active wet season. Brian Kawzenuk, with the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, will share information on atmospheric river forecasting tools and Mike Mierzwa, with the California Department of Water Resources, will share how to use the California Nevada River Forecast Center website runoff and flow forecasts. These are important tools for water managers to plan for and manage potential flood events. Meagan Wylie, Flood-MAR Network Administrator, will also share the newly updated Flood-MAR Hub where a collection of resources and guidance on using floodwaters for recharge can be found.

Presenters: Brian Kawzenuk, CW3E; Mike Mierzwa, DWR; Meagan Wylie, FloodMAR Network

Links and Resources:
Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E)
C3WE_DSSTools.pdf
CNRFC – California-Nevada River Forecast Center
California Flood-MAR Hub – Flood Managed Aquifer Recharge

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• Tool and Application Development