Recharge Readiness: Floodwaters for Recharge: 2027 Forecast and Guidance (Oct 2026)
DWR’s Mike Anderson and Mike Mierzwa discuss wet-season forecasts under strong El Niño conditions and guidance for flood preparedness, including documenting flood thresholds to support activities that reduce flood risk and increase groundwater recharge under California Water Code Section 1242.1.
Recharge Readiness: Floodwaters for Recharge Tools & Resources (Oct 2026)
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. Presenters share information on atmospheric river forecasting tools; how to use the California Nevada River Forecast Center website runoff and flow forecasts; and the newly updated Flood-MAR Hub where a collection of resources and guidance on using floodwaters for recharge can be found.
Recharge Readiness: On-Farm Recharge Guidance for Practitioners (Sept 2026)
Join us for a special 90-minute Recharge Readiness session focused on the nuts and bolts of on-farm recharge. Hear about the experience of growers implementing on-farm recharge projects including what they’ve learned about field preparation, recharge methods, crop considerations, and implementation on a variety of crop types. And, explore practical resources to help growers implement on-farm recharge.