In August 2025, the Groundwater Demand Management Network launched a “California Groundwater Community Needs Assessment Survey” (Survey) to identify priority needs for the diverse community that manages and researches groundwater.  As the Network grows into this new year, our next step is to use the survey results to inform programming to meet these needs, establish partnerships across the state, and create a comprehensive community of practice to manage California’s critical groundwater resources. Almost 100 colleagues responded to the Survey and provided exceptionally helpful and robust input.  A comprehensive Survey Report will be available later in 2026; in the meantime, here’s an initial summary.

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• California Water Data Consortium: News release: Survey confirms need for groundwater demand management network and resources