Redefining Conservation: Smarter Water Strategies for Resilient Communities
By participating in the 2025 Water Conservation Symposium in Westminster, WestWater gained firsthand insight into how communities across Colorado are rethinking conservation to do more with less. The event highlighted innovative approaches from Denver Water, Colorado Springs Utility, and the City of Loveland—ranging from DIY landscape transformation guides to system-wide water loss audits—all underscoring the […]
WestWater Forum: Water Strategies for Family Enterprise
Water is a defining factor for Colorado’s economy—shaping operational decisions, growth strategies, and long-term investment. On November 5, WestWater Research and the Bailey Program for Family Enterprise at the Daniels College of Business will co-host an evening forum bringing together leaders from agriculture, real estate, and family enterprise to explore water as both a vital input and […]
WestWater Forum: Is $20 billion enough?
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? Join us for a candid discussion on what’s on the ballot, the price of new supplies, and where private investment is accelerating water infrastructure across […]
Brackish Groundwater, Adaptive Tools, and Economics: Takeaways from the Texas Groundwater Summit
WestWater joined Texas water regulators, attorneys, hydrogeologists, and other water professionals in San Antonio for the 14th Annual Texas Groundwater Summit, hosted by the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts (TAGD). This year’s event came on the heels of significant legislative activity, including the signing of a landmark bill that allocates $1 billion annually for the […]
Shortage: And I’m not talking about water
Twice a year, the Colorado Water Congress hosts a gathering of water professionals from across the state of Colorado. Topics discussed at the conference typically follow common themes in the water sector: (1) efforts from the environmental sector to protect critical watersheds; (2) lessons from municipal water providers on partnerships, innovation, and conservation; (3) thoughts […]
WestWater at the Texas Groundwater Summit
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. Join us for this three-day gathering and learn from the best in the field. We look forward […]
Key Takeaways from the Water Finance Conference
WestWater Research Senior Associate Audrey Goddard recently attended The Water Finance Conference – Financing Water in the West at the SkySong Innovation Center at Arizona State University in Scottsdale, Arizona. The highly regarded two-day seminar brought together Arizona’s leading water managers, utility directors, municipal advisors, consultants, and finance professionals for focused discussions on water and […]
Critical Conversations on Water Innovation and Strategy at ACE25
WestWater Research joined more than 10,000 water professionals in Denver, Colorado for the American Water Works Association’s 2025 Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE25), held June 9-12. As one of the largest gatherings in the water sector, ACE25 convened engineers, utility managers, public officials, and nonprofit leaders to exchange ideas and explore cutting-edge technologies and policy […]
The Colorado River at a Crossroads — But Signs of Optimism Emerge
WestWater Research recently attended the annual Colorado River Conference, hosted by the Getches-Wilkinson Center at the University of Colorado Boulder. This year’s theme, “Turning Hindsight into Foresight: The Colorado River at a Crossroads,” captured the urgency and complexity of the moment, as stakeholders across the basin await progress on a new seven-state agreement to guide […]
Let’s connect at ACE!
Heading to ACE next week? WestWater will be there! WestWater’s Adam Jokerst and Kelsey Dudziak will be attending AWWA’s 2025 Annual Conference & Expo—an essential gathering for the water community focused on innovation, collaboration, and elevating the future of water. They’re looking forward to connecting with colleagues and exploring the latest insights and technologies shaping […]