DMS Natural Resources LLC

DMS Natural Resources LLC (DMS) is an advisory firm specializing in the water and agricultural sectors. With over ten years of experience, DMS is able to quickly navigate through complicated water and natural resource situations. DMS routinely plays an advisory role to public and private entities looking to acquire or lease water assets. Specific services provided to land owners include water right management and water marketing. DMS’ water right management plans enable clients to preserve, protect, and maximize their water assets. Water right valuation and appraisals are another core service line that DMS offers. DMS maintains a database of water right transactions in key markets from which comparable sales are drawn. Through in-depth market analysis, valuation expertise and due diligence, DMS also advises investment clients on natural resource investment and development opportunities. Typical clients include land owners, industrial entities, public agencies, real estate developers, attorneys, municipalities, private equity firms, Native American tribes and environmental groups. DMS has played an active role in transaction negotiations for over 200,000 acre-feet of water across the Western United States. DMS has also evaluated over 140,000 acres of farm and ranch investment opportunities.