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Please join us in welcoming Ben Witeck to WestWater Research as our newest Analyst, based in San Francisco! Ben brings a strong foundation in policy research, data analysis and visualization, and stakeholder engagement to his work supporting water market research and water rights valuation across California, Oregon, and Washington. His background spans roles at the […]
Water market activity in 2025 reflected stable economic and generally dry hydrologic conditions across most of the West. Overall trading volume was down slightly but prices remained high, particularly for water leases. Housing development continued to experience a slowdown, causing a drop in the average sales price in many metro regions including the Colorado Front […]
San Diego has been in the news over the last two months because it is actively trying to secure partners to buy some of its surplus water supply. It is starting to explore interstate water trading on the Colorado River and has secured a 20-year sale to Riverside County. It’s rare to find a municipality […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: