Water for Tech, Mining & Energy: Pathways to Arizona’s Future
WRRC 2026 Annual Conference Summary Last week, WestWater Research joined industry leaders, researchers, tribes, and policymakers at the University of Arizona WRRC’s 2026 Annual Conference, which focused on water for tech, mining, and energy. The two-day conference addressed some of the most critical questions facing Arizona’s growth sectors — particularly how water can most be […]
Join us at the May 14th DFW WestWater Forum
WestWater Research is hosting the DFW WestWater Forum on Thursday, May 14, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at 4550 Travis Street in Dallas. The topic: Creativity and Competition: Emerging Private and Public Pathways to Water. As growth drives North Texas to look for the next generation of water resources, public agencies and private entities are […]
The West’s Water Future Requires Coordination
WestWater Research was proud to sponsor and participate in Transforming Water, West, presented by the ASU Water Institute, Columbia University, and Sciens Water on March 20, 2026 in Tempe, Arizona. The following reflects key themes from the event. The knowledge to solve America’s water crisis largely exists. The technologies are advancing. The investment interest is […]
Transforming Water, West
WestWater Research is proud to sponsor and participate in Transforming Water, West — happening this Friday in Tempe, Arizona! Audrey Goddard, Senior Associate, will be speaking on the breakout panel: “Arizona Water Markets: Strengths, Inefficiencies, and Pathways Forward.” The session will take a critical look at one of the West’s most active water markets, examining […]
Water at the Inflection Point: Capital, Courage, and Collective Solutions from SWIS 2026
This year’s Sustainable Water Investment Summit (SWIS) convened at Terranea Resort in Southern California, bringing together investors, water professionals, policymakers, and industry innovators for two days of insights, strategic networking, and collaborative problem-solving. Across panels, keynotes, and conversations, five defining themes emerged: Read the full SWIS Recap here:
Browne to Speak at WateReuse Symposium
We’re excited to share that WestWater Research’s own Oliver Browne will be speaking at the 2026 WateReuse Symposium next month! Oliver, our California Regional Director, will be presenting on “Creative Strategies for Marketing Recycled Water” — a timely topic as utilities and municipalities across the state navigate the growing importance of water reuse in building […]
SWIS 2026 Agenda Announced
Mark your calendars for March 5-6, as water leaders, investors, and innovators gather at Terranea Resort for the premier water investment summit We’re excited to announce the agenda for the 2026 Sustainable Water Investment Summit (SWIS), taking place March 5-6 at the stunning Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. This year’s program brings together […]
Join us at SWIS!
Looking back at incredible moments from past Sustainable Water Investment Summits—and looking ahead to what’s next! SWIS brings together the people shaping water’s future: investors, utility leaders, developers, policymakers, and innovators. It’s where meaningful conversations happen, partnerships form, and solutions emerge. March 5-6, 2026 | Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes Don’t miss your chance to […]
Thank You SWIS Sponsors!
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors who are making the Sustainable Water Investment Summit possible! Your commitment to advancing sustainable water solutions and fostering meaningful dialogue around water investment is what makes SWIS a premier gathering for water leaders, investors, and innovators. Co-hosted by WestWater Research and Brownstein, we’re grateful for your partnership […]
Arizona Groundwater Policy Shifts as Rural Attitudes Toward Regulation Evolve
Earlier this month, WestWater Research Senior Associate Audrey Goddard and Associate Amanda Long attended the Arizona Groundwater Policy Conference, where discussions revealed a groundwater landscape in flux—marked by scientific advances, regulatory evolution, and shifting rural attitudes. GRACE satellite data continues to document Southwest-wide storage declines driven primarily by climate change rather than pumping alone. The […]