WestWater Research is pleased to announce Justin Bowen has joined the team as a Waterlitix™ Associate. Based in Fort Collins, Justin manages the Waterlitix™ platform and database and delivers research and analysis on water markets, water-right valuation, and regional water supply across the Western United States.
“Justin’s expertise in hydrologic modeling, machine learning, GIS, and data visualization strengthens our Waterlitix™ platform and the insights we deliver to clients,” said Chris Smith, COO of WestWater Research. “His technical skills and field experience make him a valuable addition to our team.”
“I am excited to join the team at WestWater Research. During my PhD, I focused on modeling the economic and environmental tradeoffs of water conservation strategies, including water markets. I now look forward to moving beyond the modeling work to actively contribute to facilitating these processes. I am grateful to be part of a company that values rigorous research and data-driven decision making,” said Justin.
Justin completed his Ph.D. in Hydrologic Sciences at the University of Wyoming, where his research focused on water supply and demand modeling and decision support systems in irrigated headwater watersheds. He built web-based tools to help local agencies evaluate strategies for scarcity and competing uses. He also holds a B.S. in Geology from Northern Arizona University.
About Waterlitix™
At WestWater, we believe that good data drives great decisions. Waterlitix™ is our proprietary platform and the industry’s most robust source for pricing intelligence on water rights and infrastructure transactions.
With detailed records on over 30,000 verified deals, Waterlitix™ provides in-depth pricing and market analytics at both regional and national levels. Our research team continuously updates the platform, sourcing data directly from regulatory filings and trading parties to ensure the highest level of accuracy.
This data powers everything from custom appraisals to market forecasts—and underpins the Nasdaq-Veles California Water Index (NQH2O), for which WestWater is the exclusive data provider.
Justin Bowen
Waterlitix Associate
970-982-0444
bowen@westwaterresearch.com
Areas of Expertise
Water Supply and Demand Modeling and Analysis
Water Markets
Water Use Efficiency
Decision Support Systems
Western Water Law and Policy
Web Application Development
Education
Ph.D. Hydrologic Sciences. University of Wyoming
B.S. Geology. Northern Arizona University
Experience
Waterlitix Associate, WestWater Research, 2025–Present
Graduate Intern, Healthy Rivers Initiative, 2020 — 2023
Graduate Intern, Clear Creek Conservation District, 2022 — 2024