MARCLAIMED Project Set to Present Innovative Oasis Flow Tool at ISMAR 12 in South Africa
The MARCLAIMED project announced its participation in the upcoming 12th International Symposium on Managed Aquifer Recharge (ISMAR 12), the premier global event for MAR research and practice. The symposium will be held in Stellenbosch, South Africa, from April 28 to May 2, 2025.
Recognised as a crucial gathering under the auspices of the IAH, ASCE, and UNESCO, ISMAR 12 presents a unique platform for international regulators, researchers, and practitioners to converge. This year’s symposium holds particular significance as it aims to foster vital connections between global MAR experts and the African continent, promoting sustainable groundwater practices and knowledge sharing.
Representing the MARCLAIMED consortium, partners from Acacia Water will deliver a key presentation titled: “Oasis Flow: An Assessment Tool for Municipal Water Footprint and MAR Optimization Across Three European Pilot Sites.”
This presentation will introduce Oasis Flow, one of the six core technical tools developed within MARCLAIMED’s Work Package 1 (WP1). Oasis Flow is specifically designed for:
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Assessing municipal water footprints.
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Optimizing the performance of Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) systems.
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Providing a precise evaluation of MAR’s environmental and economic impacts on local water resources.
The presentation will showcase the application and testing of Oasis Flow across three distinct European pilot sites, each with unique hydrogeological settings:
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Barcelona, Spain
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Comporta, Portugal (specifically targeting the Alcácer do Sal municipality)
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Wadden Region, Netherlands (specifically targeting the Texel municipality)
These diverse case studies demonstrate Oasis Flow’s adaptability and its capability to tailor assessments based on specific local conditions, making it a valuable tool for water managers and policymakers.
Oasis Flow operates within an integrated framework alongside other MARCLAIMED tools, including PREDMAR (for water availability forecasting), MARINSURE (for assessing economic resilience), and RECOVER (for tariff modeling). Together, these interoperable tools form a comprehensive decision-support system, enabling a holistic approach to optimizing MAR performance and ensuring sustainable water management practices across Europe.
MARCLAIMED’s participation in ISMAR 12 underscores the project’s commitment to advancing MAR technology and sharing innovative solutions with the global water management community. We look forward to engaging with experts from around the world, particularly forging connections within Africa to collaboratively advance sustainable groundwater practices.
