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WestWater Research recently hosted a forum in DFW to discuss emerging dynamics between the public and private sectors as they compete and collaborate for water resources. The event brought together public officials, investors, and industry representatives to discuss ways of collaboration and the future of the industry. The event was highlighted by a panel featuring […]
The Western U.S. region continues to see population growth and economic development, which place new demands on municipal water systems. Municipal water providers are compensated for providing water services through fees intended to ensure that new demands are paying their fair share to buy into a water system. Water impact fees, for example, are an […]
California’s water supplies are becoming increasingly unreliable due to climate change and aging infrastructure. Closing this gap will require large investments in water governance, infrastructure, and innovation — including emerging technologies such as water reuse and desalination. This WestWater Forum brings together water sector experts and entrepreneurs to examine what it will take to provide […]
We are thrilled to welcome Mark Lamendola to the WestWater Research team as a 2026 Summer Associate in our Fort Collins office! Mark is entering the final year of a dual-degree program at Duke University, pursuing an MBA through the Fuqua School of Business alongside a Master of Environmental Management with concentrations in Economics and […]
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 […]
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 […]