We Understand the Value of Water
WestWater Research is an economic firm specializing in water market research, pricing, advisory, and trading. We are experts in the services we provide.
Transaction Advisory
We navigate high-valued assets through an information-driven process to achieve a successful transaction.
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Valuation & Appraisals
We are nationally recognized for our expertise in water right appraisals and have helped define the standards in many of the western states.
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Economic & Market Analysis
We ensure clients are well informed on current market prices, trading activity, as well as regulatory and policy changes that influence water supply and demand.
Learn MoreNational Reach & Regional Expertise
WestWater Research is the leading economic consulting firm in pricing, valuation, and transaction advisory services for water rights and water resource development. Our clients rely on our expertise to make sound water resource management and financial decisions when water demands increasingly outpace available supplies. Our reputation as the leading valuation and transaction advisory firm in the water resources sector has been earned by over $1.5 billion in water deals.
WestWater works across the country with five regional offices to provide market intelligence, valuation, transaction advisory, strategic planning, and asset management services relating to water rights and water resources. We are known for our rigorous analysis, and information-driven water rights investment strategy formulation and execution.
Learn More About UsWaterlitix™ Powers the Nasdaq-Veles Water Index
WestWater Research’s proprietary database, Waterlitix™, is the largest and most comprehensive pricing source for water transactions. Backed by over thirty years of research and data collection through Waterlitix™, we keep our clients ahead of the curve with accurate information on market performance and trends.
Through Waterlitix™, WestWater is the exclusive data provider for the Nasdaq-Veles California Water Index (NQH2O), which tracks the spot price for California water entitlements.
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Experience in Action
Water Market Insider: Divergence in Agricultural Water Use Values
The $50 billion per year irrigated agriculture market in the Western U.S. is on the rise but growth is concentrated...
WEBINAR: Nasdaq Veles California Water Index (NQH20) futures
You’ve heard us talk about the new NQH20 futures contracts. Tune in on December 2nd to learn more about what...
WEBINAR RECORDING: Water Markets, SGMA & California’s First Open-Source Water Accounting and Trading Platform
If you didn’t get a chance to tune into our recent webinar about California’s first open-source water accounting and trading...