What does a mature water market look like, and what can other western states learn from Idaho?

In this episode of the Western Water Market Podcast, Kristina Ribellia sits down with Roger Warner and Kristin Moore of Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates, one of Idaho's most respected water rights consulting firms and a Founding Member of Western Water Market.

For decades, Rocky Mountain Environmental has been helping private and public sector clients navigate water rights throughout Idaho. As pioneers in water right transfers and transactions, Roger and Kristin share how trust, relationships, and proactive communication have helped streamline transactions and reduce conflicts.

We discuss the evolution of Idaho's water market, current trends in buying, selling, and leasing water rights, water banking opportunities, conservation efforts, recent legislative changes impacting development, and what other western states can learn from Idaho's experience.

Roger and Kristin also discuss Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates' newest water right listing on Western Water Market, offering listeners real-world context for how water rights are bought, sold, and marketed in Idaho today.

Whether you're a water right owner, developer, irrigation district, municipality, consultant, attorney, or water user, this episode provides valuable insight into Idaho’s water market.

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westernwatermarket.com/podcast-episode/20

In this episode, Kristina Ribellia sits down with Jessica Kuchan of Confluence Law and Ben Lee of Landau Associates, co-chairs of the 3rd Annual Water Law in Eastern Washington Conference, to offer a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s event.

Together, they explore the key issues shaping water management in Eastern Washington and how the conference is designed to bring the right people into the room across legal, technical, and operational roles to move conversations forward.

More than an agenda preview, this episode underscores the power of connection, shared perspective, and practical insight in a rapidly evolving water landscape.

Secure your spot with early bird registration. We look forward to seeing you May 27–28 in Spokane!
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Western Water Market is proud to partner with conference sponsors Landau Associates, Confluence Law, and the Spokane County Bar Association to bring you an exclusive early bird opportunity for the 3rd Annual Water Law in Eastern Washington Conference.

Register by May 15, 2026, and receive a complimentary 6-month listing on Western Water Market (a $453 value).

Expand your reach, generate more exposure, and better serve your clients with this free listing on Western Water Market.

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In much of the West, the era of permitting new water rights is largely behind us. The future depends on how we manage, move, and collaborate around the limited water resources that have already been allocated. In this episode, Tom Tebb draws on decades of experience to share insights on leadership, trust, and the partnerships shaping the future of water in Washington State, with lessons that resonate across the West.

Join host Kristina Ribellia, founder of Western Water Market, for this candid and timely conversation with Tom Tebb, one of Washington’s most respected leaders in water policy and management.

Tom reflects on his tremendous career and contributions as the former Director of the Department of Ecology’s Office of Columbia River, the mindset and approaches that are making some of the region’s most ambitious water projects possible, and the principles that guide effective, long-term solutions.

Kristina and Tom discuss the evolution of water marketing in Washington, lessons learned from major initiatives like the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan and the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program, and what recent drought conditions reveal about the urgency of collaborative, forward-looking water resource planning.

They also explore Tom’s new chapter as Principal of Tebb & Associates, where he continues to advise on water rights and water resource strategies, planning, and problem-solving.

At its core, this episode is about how trust, relationships, and steady leadership make lasting water solutions possible.

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https://westernwatermarket.com/podcast-episode/18