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.

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In much of the West, the era of permitting new water rights is behind us. The future depends on how we manage, move, and collaborate around the limited water resources that have been allocated.

Join Kristina Ribellia and Tom Tebb, one of Washington State's most highly regarded water professionals, for a candid conversation on the leadership and initiatives that are shaping the future of water in Washington and beyond.

Tom reflects on his 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.

Visit the full show notes here:
https://westernwatermarket.com/podcast-episode/18

Join host Kristina Ribellia, Western Water Market’s Founder, and Anna Maletzke, Western Water Market’s Marketing Manager as we go behind the scenes of our recently launched market experience. Western Water Market’s new and improved platform is more user friendly (and beautiful!), making it easier than ever to connect water right buyers, sellers, and water rights professionals in communities across the West.

After years of learning and engaging with our community, this new enhanced experience reflects our continued commitment to helping create a more open and efficient water market in the West. And we hope you love it as much as we do.

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