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 […]

Water Market Insights from the AERE Summer Conference

The Association of Environmental and Resource Economics (AERE) Summer Conference occurs annually as an opportunity for academics and researchers to share their findings as they relate to the field of environmental and resource economics. This year, the AERE Summer Conference took place in Santa Ana Pueblo, NM from May 28th to May 30th. Savanna Craig, […]

Key Takeaways from the Water Resources Research Center’s Annual Conference

WWR was proud to attend and sponsor the Water Resources Research Center’s annual conference, held at the University of Arizona in Tucson. This year’s event brought together leaders from across Arizona, the nation, and beyond to explore water as a shared resource across shared borders. The conference highlighted lessons from past collaborations—spanning state, Tribal, and […]

Reflections on the AWRA-CGWA Symposium: Innovation and Legacy in Colorado Water

On May 2nd, the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) and the Colorado Groundwater Association (CGWA) co-hosted their annual symposium, bringing together Colorado’s water professionals under the theme “A Journey of Water in the West: Legacy and Progress.” The day began with a historical overview of Colorado’s water development, led by CSU archivist Patty Rettig. She […]

This Earth Day, Commit to Shaping the Future of Water

Registration Now Open for the 4th Annual Sustainable Water Investment Summit Registration is now open for the 2026 Sustainable Water Investment Summit, taking place March 5–6, 2026 at the stunning Terranea Resort along California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula. Earth Day reminds us of our shared responsibility to steward our planet’s most vital resource—water. SWIS 2026 is […]