The Advanced Water Resilience through Collaborative Operational Strategies (AWRCOS) Incubator focuses on improving water management in California’s San Joaquin Valley, a region of major agricultural importance. Communities and farms in the area face recurring challenges related to drought, flooding, and groundwater declines. This project combines modeling, water systems engineering, machine learning, and forecasting tools to develop practical solutions in partnership with local agencies and stakeholders. Strategies under evaluation include Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations and Managed Aquifer Recharge, which rely on real-time weather and streamflow data to guide water storage decisions, reduce the likelihood of flood damage, and support groundwater levels. The project emphasizes collaboration between researchers, local decision-makers, and community members to ensure that scientific tools are tailored to real-world needs. The approaches developed through this effort are intended to support both regional planning and broader resource management goals. By connecting forecast tools with operational decisions, AWRCOS aims to strengthen local capacity to respond to variable weather conditions and support continued agricultural productivity. The Advanced Water Resilience through Collaborative Operational Strategies (AWRCOS) Incubator addresses the increasing complexity of water management in California’s San Joaquin Valley, where weather and extreme stressors are compoundi