Information Needs for Water Markets

This report is part of a larger project to better understand how institutional context affects the potential for water markets to enhance climate resilience for agriculture and ecosystems, what legal and organizational features are likely to facilitate fair and effective water markets in the U.S. Southwest, and where opportunities exist to adapt existing institutions to support more sustainable water management. The report focuses on one legal and organizational feature that is a necessary precursor to fair and effective water markets: the collection and sharing of adequate information about water diversion and use. It synthesizes the discussions and notes from a convening of water experts with additional research and analysis.