Mark Rains

Emailmrainsusfedu

About

I am an ecohydrologist with a B.A. and an M.S. in ecology and a Ph.D. in hydrogeology. My research is focused on the nexus of three concepts: hydrological connectivity, geological controls on physical and chemical hydrology, and hydrological controls on ecosystem structure and function. I pursue these efforts in a variety of surface-water and shallow-groundwater environments, including depressional wetlands, headwater streams and mainstem rivers, and mangroves and lagoons.

Education/Academic qualification

Ph.D., University of California, Davis

… → 2002

M.S., University of Washington

… → 1994

B.A., University of California San Diego

… → 1990

Disciplines

Earth Sciences
Hydrology

Landscape restoration of vernal pool and grassland habitats on the Merced Natural Reserve
Rains, M. (PI)
UC Merced
1/1/17 → 1/1/18
Project: Research project
Rapid Assessment of Shallow Groundwater Recharge-Discharge in Salmon-Bearing Watersheds, Kenai Lowlands, Alaska
Rains, M. (PI)
National Estuarine Research Reserve System Science Collaborative
1/1/17 → 1/1/19
Project: Research project
Kenai Lowlands Salmon Research Synthesis and Design of Tools for Integrated Watershed Management
Rains, M. (PI)
National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis
1/1/17 → 1/1/18
Project: Research project
Co-Leading and Participating in the Scenarios and Modeling Cross-Cutting Theme of the Florida Coastal Everglades Long-Term Ecological Research Program
Rains, M. (PI)
National Science Foundation
1/1/12 → 1/1/18
Project: Research project

69 Article
9 Other contribution
8 Presentation
6 Chapter
More
- 1 Book

Bridging Functions and Values: Advancing Wetland Ecosystem Service Assessment Through Use of a Service Capacity Index
Kleindl, W. J., Church, S. P., Rains, K. C., Rains, M. C., Stein, E. D. & Suddreth, M. K., Jan 1 2026, In: Wetlands. 46, 25.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

File
No Groundwater, No Fish: The Critical Role of Groundwater in Supporting Non-Glacial, Salmon-Bearing Rivers in South-Central Alaska
Brigino, T., Rains, K., Guerron-Orejuela, E., Argueta, J., Bentz, S., Walker, C. & Rains, M., Jan 1 2026, In: JAWRA Journal of the American Water Resources Association. 62, 2, e70100.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

File
Fewer Wetlands, More Drainage: Forensic Mapping of Wetland Loss and Drainage Alteration Illustrates the Hydrological Transformation of Coastal Watersheds
Rains, K. C., Lawlor, S. A., Guerron-Orejuela, E. J., Landry, S. M., Kleindl, W. J. & Rains, M. C., Jan 1 2025, In: Wetlands. 45, 108.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

File
LANLoad NEEPP: Landscape Assessment of Nutrient Loading to Waterbodies (LANLoad) in the Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program (NEEPP) Region
Rains, K., Guerron-Orejuela, E., Davis, S., Okonkwo, M. & Rains, M., Jan 1 2025
Research output: Other contribution
Forensic Wetland and Deepwater Habitat Mapping for Setting Pre-development Conditions
Lawlor, S., Rains, K., Landry, S. & Rains, M., Jan 1 2023, In: Wetland Science & Practice. 41, 4, p. 234-240
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Representative for the University of South Florida
Rains, M. (Member)
Jan 1 2004 → …
Activity: Other

1st Place, Natural Resources/Environment Category, Future of the Region Awards (2015), Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
Rains, M. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Level II Scientific and Technological Achievement Award (2009), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Rains, M. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Patel Faculty Research Fellow (2008), Dr. Kiran C. Patel Center for Global Solutions
Rains, M. (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Silver Telly Award in the Category of Best Use of Animation (2009), Telly Awards
Rains, M. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

GLY4822C - Fluid Earth 2: Hydrogeology
Rains, M.
1/1/23 → …
Course
GLY4947L - Hydrogeology Field Methods / GLY4948L - Hydrogeology Laboratory Methods
Rains, M.
1/1/23 → …
Course
GLY6739 - Topics in Ecohydrology
Rains, M.
1/1/23 → …
Course
GLY6739 - Topics in Ecohydrology
Rains, M.
1/1/23 → …
Course
GLY6824 - Ecohydrology
Rains, M.
1/1/23 → …
Course

Mark Rains

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Related documents

Education/Academic qualification

Disciplines

Landscape restoration of vernal pool and grassland habitats on the Merced Natural Reserve

Rapid Assessment of Shallow Groundwater Recharge-Discharge in Salmon-Bearing Watersheds, Kenai Lowlands, Alaska

Kenai Lowlands Salmon Research Synthesis and Design of Tools for Integrated Watershed Management

Co-Leading and Participating in the Scenarios and Modeling Cross-Cutting Theme of the Florida Coastal Everglades Long-Term Ecological Research Program

Bridging Functions and Values: Advancing Wetland Ecosystem Service Assessment Through Use of a Service Capacity Index

No Groundwater, No Fish: The Critical Role of Groundwater in Supporting Non-Glacial, Salmon-Bearing Rivers in South-Central Alaska

Fewer Wetlands, More Drainage: Forensic Mapping of Wetland Loss and Drainage Alteration Illustrates the Hydrological Transformation of Coastal Watersheds

LANLoad NEEPP: Landscape Assessment of Nutrient Loading to Waterbodies (LANLoad) in the Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program (NEEPP) Region

Forensic Wetland and Deepwater Habitat Mapping for Setting Pre-development Conditions

Representative for the University of South Florida

1st Place, Natural Resources/Environment Category, Future of the Region Awards (2015), Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council

Level II Scientific and Technological Achievement Award (2009), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Patel Faculty Research Fellow (2008), Dr. Kiran C. Patel Center for Global Solutions

Silver Telly Award in the Category of Best Use of Animation (2009), Telly Awards

GLY4822C - Fluid Earth 2: Hydrogeology

GLY4947L - Hydrogeology Field Methods / GLY4948L - Hydrogeology Laboratory Methods

GLY6739 - Topics in Ecohydrology

GLY6739 - Topics in Ecohydrology

GLY6824 - Ecohydrology

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