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WestWater Research is a specialized economic firm offering strategic solutions for water supply and water market challenges.
Season's greetings from everyone at WestWater Research!
It's been an exciting year for WestWater—we expanded with a new office in Austin, Texas, and celebrated together at our company holiday party in San Antonio.
Wishing you and yours a joyful holiday season and a prosperous new year!
It's been an exciting year for WestWater—we expanded with a new office in Austin, Texas, and celebrated together at our company holiday party in San Antonio.
Wishing you and yours a joyful holiday season and a prosperous new year!
December 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Season's greetings from everyone at WestWater Research!
It's been an exciting year for WestWater—we expanded with a new office in Austin, Texas, and celebrated together at our company holiday party in San Antonio.
Wishing you and yours a joyful holiday season and a prosperous new year!
It's been an exciting year for WestWater—we expanded with a new office in Austin, Texas, and celebrated together at our company holiday party in San Antonio.
Wishing you and yours a joyful holiday season and a prosperous new year!
With only 75 days until the Sustainable Water Investment Summit, now is the time to register and join the leading minds shaping the future of water investment and sustainability.
Register Now: www.sustainablewaterinvestment.com
Register Now: www.sustainablewaterinvestment.com
December 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
With only 75 days until the Sustainable Water Investment Summit, now is the time to register and join the leading minds shaping the future of water investment and sustainability.
Register Now: www.sustainablewaterinvestment.com
Register Now: www.sustainablewaterinvestment.com
Up in the province of Alberta, water users are pleased to see changes to the Water Act that should make it easier to transfer water between uses.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Up in the province of Alberta, water users are pleased to see changes to the Water Act that should make it easier to transfer water between uses.
Read more: westwaterresearch.com/water-tradin...
Read more: westwaterresearch.com/water-tradin...
Will you be attending next week's ACWA Fall Conference?
Our California Regional Director, Oliver Browne, and COO, Chris Smith, will be in San Diego for the ACWA 2025 Fall Conference & Expo.
Our California Regional Director, Oliver Browne, and COO, Chris Smith, will be in San Diego for the ACWA 2025 Fall Conference & Expo.
November 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Will you be attending next week's ACWA Fall Conference?
Our California Regional Director, Oliver Browne, and COO, Chris Smith, will be in San Diego for the ACWA 2025 Fall Conference & Expo.
Our California Regional Director, Oliver Browne, and COO, Chris Smith, will be in San Diego for the ACWA 2025 Fall Conference & Expo.
SWIS brings together the water sector's most influential voices—investors, municipal officials, entrepreneurs, utility managers, and innovators—to explore critical strategies shaping our water future.
www.sustainablewaterinvestment.com
www.sustainablewaterinvestment.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
SWIS brings together the water sector's most influential voices—investors, municipal officials, entrepreneurs, utility managers, and innovators—to explore critical strategies shaping our water future.
www.sustainablewaterinvestment.com
www.sustainablewaterinvestment.com
We are honored to announce Patricia Mulroy as a keynote speaker at the 2026 Sustainable Water Investment Summit!
A trailblazer in global water policy, Mulroy has shaped the future of water management for over 25-years.
A trailblazer in global water policy, Mulroy has shaped the future of water management for over 25-years.
November 17, 2025 at 11:18 PM
We are honored to announce Patricia Mulroy as a keynote speaker at the 2026 Sustainable Water Investment Summit!
A trailblazer in global water policy, Mulroy has shaped the future of water management for over 25-years.
A trailblazer in global water policy, Mulroy has shaped the future of water management for over 25-years.
At this week's AWRA conference, our Intermountain Regional Director Brett Bovee organized a panel on compensated demand management programs—where water right holders are paid to voluntarily reduce usage.
November 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM
At this week's AWRA conference, our Intermountain Regional Director Brett Bovee organized a panel on compensated demand management programs—where water right holders are paid to voluntarily reduce usage.
Water isn't just another asset—it's a strategic resource that requires active management.
At last week’s WestWater Forum with the Bailey Program for Family Enterprise, we explored how family businesses are turning water rights into a competitive advantage.
At last week’s WestWater Forum with the Bailey Program for Family Enterprise, we explored how family businesses are turning water rights into a competitive advantage.
Water and Family Enterprise: Insights from the WestWater Forum – WestWater Research
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November 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Water isn't just another asset—it's a strategic resource that requires active management.
At last week’s WestWater Forum with the Bailey Program for Family Enterprise, we explored how family businesses are turning water rights into a competitive advantage.
At last week’s WestWater Forum with the Bailey Program for Family Enterprise, we explored how family businesses are turning water rights into a competitive advantage.
Attending this week’s CWA 2025 Annual Summit?
Join WestWater’s Oliver Browne for his presentation, “Meeting Data Centers’ Growing Water Demands,” exploring how utilities and communities can balance reliability, sustainability, and innovation as digital infrastructure expands across the West.
Join WestWater’s Oliver Browne for his presentation, “Meeting Data Centers’ Growing Water Demands,” exploring how utilities and communities can balance reliability, sustainability, and innovation as digital infrastructure expands across the West.
October 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Attending this week’s CWA 2025 Annual Summit?
Join WestWater’s Oliver Browne for his presentation, “Meeting Data Centers’ Growing Water Demands,” exploring how utilities and communities can balance reliability, sustainability, and innovation as digital infrastructure expands across the West.
Join WestWater’s Oliver Browne for his presentation, “Meeting Data Centers’ Growing Water Demands,” exploring how utilities and communities can balance reliability, sustainability, and innovation as digital infrastructure expands across the West.
When it rains…it pours
After months of persistent dry conditions, Southwest Colorado saw one of the most dramatic hydrologic reversals in recent memory.
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After months of persistent dry conditions, Southwest Colorado saw one of the most dramatic hydrologic reversals in recent memory.
Read more: westwaterresearch.com/when-it-rain...
October 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When it rains…it pours
After months of persistent dry conditions, Southwest Colorado saw one of the most dramatic hydrologic reversals in recent memory.
Read more: westwaterresearch.com/when-it-rain...
After months of persistent dry conditions, Southwest Colorado saw one of the most dramatic hydrologic reversals in recent memory.
Read more: westwaterresearch.com/when-it-rain...
WestWater Research is seeking a Water Consulting Senior Associate to lead water resource initiatives across Utah and the broader Great Basin region.
October 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
WestWater Research is seeking a Water Consulting Senior Associate to lead water resource initiatives across Utah and the broader Great Basin region.
We’re hiring in Boise!
WestWater Research is seeking a part-time Accounting & Administrative Assistant to support our accounting and project management team. This in-person role offers flexible weekday hours and the opportunity to work alongside our experienced finance and operations staff.
WestWater Research is seeking a part-time Accounting & Administrative Assistant to support our accounting and project management team. This in-person role offers flexible weekday hours and the opportunity to work alongside our experienced finance and operations staff.
October 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We’re hiring in Boise!
WestWater Research is seeking a part-time Accounting & Administrative Assistant to support our accounting and project management team. This in-person role offers flexible weekday hours and the opportunity to work alongside our experienced finance and operations staff.
WestWater Research is seeking a part-time Accounting & Administrative Assistant to support our accounting and project management team. This in-person role offers flexible weekday hours and the opportunity to work alongside our experienced finance and operations staff.
Just 150 days until the Sustainable Water Investment Summit returns to Rancho Palos Verdes, March 5–6, 2026!
October 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Just 150 days until the Sustainable Water Investment Summit returns to Rancho Palos Verdes, March 5–6, 2026!
Conservation isn’t just about using less - it’s about building smarter, more resilient communities.
Read more in our latest blog: westwaterresearch.com/redefining-c...
Read more in our latest blog: westwaterresearch.com/redefining-c...
Redefining Conservation: Smarter Water Strategies for Resilient Communities – WestWater Research
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October 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Conservation isn’t just about using less - it’s about building smarter, more resilient communities.
Read more in our latest blog: westwaterresearch.com/redefining-c...
Read more in our latest blog: westwaterresearch.com/redefining-c...
WestWater Forum: Is $20 billion enough? How Public & Private Financing Are Stacking Up in the Race for Water
Texas voters will soon consider a generational investment in water. But public dollars are only part of the picture - how will private capital, ratepayers, and homebuyers fill the gap?
Texas voters will soon consider a generational investment in water. But public dollars are only part of the picture - how will private capital, ratepayers, and homebuyers fill the gap?
September 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
WestWater Forum: Is $20 billion enough? How Public & Private Financing Are Stacking Up in the Race for Water
Texas voters will soon consider a generational investment in water. But public dollars are only part of the picture - how will private capital, ratepayers, and homebuyers fill the gap?
Texas voters will soon consider a generational investment in water. But public dollars are only part of the picture - how will private capital, ratepayers, and homebuyers fill the gap?
Now Hiring: Water Consulting Senior Associate
WestWater Research is looking for a senior consulting leader to drive water supply planning, transaction advisory, and valuation projects across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.
Learn more: waterexchange.com/now-hiring-w...
WestWater Research is looking for a senior consulting leader to drive water supply planning, transaction advisory, and valuation projects across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.
Learn more: waterexchange.com/now-hiring-w...
September 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Now Hiring: Water Consulting Senior Associate
WestWater Research is looking for a senior consulting leader to drive water supply planning, transaction advisory, and valuation projects across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.
Learn more: waterexchange.com/now-hiring-w...
WestWater Research is looking for a senior consulting leader to drive water supply planning, transaction advisory, and valuation projects across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.
Learn more: waterexchange.com/now-hiring-w...
WestWater is excited to welcome Justin Bowen as our new Waterlitix™ Associate.
“Justin’s expertise in hydrologic modeling, machine learning, GIS, and data visualization strengthens our Waterlitix™ platform and the insights we deliver to clients,” said Chris Smith, COO of WestWater Research.
“Justin’s expertise in hydrologic modeling, machine learning, GIS, and data visualization strengthens our Waterlitix™ platform and the insights we deliver to clients,” said Chris Smith, COO of WestWater Research.
WestWater Welcomes Justin Bowen as Waterlitix™ Associate | WestWater Research
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September 16, 2025 at 8:22 PM
WestWater is excited to welcome Justin Bowen as our new Waterlitix™ Associate.
“Justin’s expertise in hydrologic modeling, machine learning, GIS, and data visualization strengthens our Waterlitix™ platform and the insights we deliver to clients,” said Chris Smith, COO of WestWater Research.
“Justin’s expertise in hydrologic modeling, machine learning, GIS, and data visualization strengthens our Waterlitix™ platform and the insights we deliver to clients,” said Chris Smith, COO of WestWater Research.
Brackish groundwater is moving from idea to implementation in Texas. At the 14th Annual Texas Groundwater Summit, themes were clear: prioritizing brackish supplies, adaptive tools for districts, and a bigger focus on the economics behind groundwater choices.
August 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Brackish groundwater is moving from idea to implementation in Texas. At the 14th Annual Texas Groundwater Summit, themes were clear: prioritizing brackish supplies, adaptive tools for districts, and a bigger focus on the economics behind groundwater choices.
WestWater Research is excited to welcome Josslyn Cai as our newest Research Associate, based in San Francisco!
Josslyn brings over six years of experience in management consulting, environmental engineering, and policy research.
Josslyn brings over six years of experience in management consulting, environmental engineering, and policy research.
August 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
WestWater Research is excited to welcome Josslyn Cai as our newest Research Associate, based in San Francisco!
Josslyn brings over six years of experience in management consulting, environmental engineering, and policy research.
Josslyn brings over six years of experience in management consulting, environmental engineering, and policy research.
At this week’s Colorado Water Congress, one theme stood out: not just a shortage of water, but a shortage of funding for critical projects.
Read more: waterexchange.com/shortage-and...
Read more: waterexchange.com/shortage-and...
August 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
At this week’s Colorado Water Congress, one theme stood out: not just a shortage of water, but a shortage of funding for critical projects.
Read more: waterexchange.com/shortage-and...
Read more: waterexchange.com/shortage-and...
Looking to connect with groundwater professionals in Texas? Don't miss out on next week's 14th Annual Texas Groundwater Summit!
We're excited to announce that we'll have WestWater COO Chris Smith and Texas Regional Director Sharlene Leurig in attendance.
We're excited to announce that we'll have WestWater COO Chris Smith and Texas Regional Director Sharlene Leurig in attendance.
August 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Looking to connect with groundwater professionals in Texas? Don't miss out on next week's 14th Annual Texas Groundwater Summit!
We're excited to announce that we'll have WestWater COO Chris Smith and Texas Regional Director Sharlene Leurig in attendance.
We're excited to announce that we'll have WestWater COO Chris Smith and Texas Regional Director Sharlene Leurig in attendance.
The dry heat of summer has brought to mind visuals of the old “Westerns” where the landscape was desolate and gritty, as were the characters. So saddle up for this edition of the Water Current where we provide a few news stories that caught our attention.
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | WestWater Research
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August 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The dry heat of summer has brought to mind visuals of the old “Westerns” where the landscape was desolate and gritty, as were the characters. So saddle up for this edition of the Water Current where we provide a few news stories that caught our attention.
waterexchange.com/the-good-the...
waterexchange.com/the-good-the...
We’re looking for a Water Consulting Analyst to join our newest office in Austin! This is a standout opportunity to work at the forefront of water finance, supporting valuation, market analysis, and transaction advisory projects across the Western U.S. waterexchange.com/now-hiring-w...
July 31, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We’re looking for a Water Consulting Analyst to join our newest office in Austin! This is a standout opportunity to work at the forefront of water finance, supporting valuation, market analysis, and transaction advisory projects across the Western U.S. waterexchange.com/now-hiring-w...
We’re Hiring: Water Consulting Associate in Austin, Texas
WestWater Research is looking for a Water Consulting Associate to join our team in Austin.
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WestWater Research is looking for a Water Consulting Associate to join our team in Austin.
waterexchange.com/now-hiring-w...
July 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We’re Hiring: Water Consulting Associate in Austin, Texas
WestWater Research is looking for a Water Consulting Associate to join our team in Austin.
waterexchange.com/now-hiring-w...
WestWater Research is looking for a Water Consulting Associate to join our team in Austin.
waterexchange.com/now-hiring-w...
WestWater is expanding into Texas!
Amid a historic $20B investment in water infrastructure, we’re opening a new office and welcoming Sharlene Leurig as Texas Regional Director. Also joining is J. Paul Oxer as Senior Advisor.
Amid a historic $20B investment in water infrastructure, we’re opening a new office and welcoming Sharlene Leurig as Texas Regional Director. Also joining is J. Paul Oxer as Senior Advisor.
WestWater Expands into Texas | WestWater Research
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July 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
WestWater is expanding into Texas!
Amid a historic $20B investment in water infrastructure, we’re opening a new office and welcoming Sharlene Leurig as Texas Regional Director. Also joining is J. Paul Oxer as Senior Advisor.
Amid a historic $20B investment in water infrastructure, we’re opening a new office and welcoming Sharlene Leurig as Texas Regional Director. Also joining is J. Paul Oxer as Senior Advisor.