His areas of expertise include:1. Water right project management: Mr. Cozens specializes in providing expert guidance and management for water right projects specifically tailored to the mining, industrial, municipal, and agricultural industries. His understanding of the complexities inherent in these sectors ensures the development of effective water management strategies.2. Water right project evaluation, including in-depth analysis and due diligence: His expertise enables him to assess the viability and potential risks associated with water right projects, providing clients with valuable insights for informed decision-making.3. Collaborative development, planning, and implementation of projects: Mr. Cozens excels in fostering collaboration among stakeholders involved in water projects. By facilitating effective communication he ensures the seamless development, planning, and implementation of projects, resulting in optimal outcomes for all parties involved.4. Attorney support and expert witness testimony: As a seasoned professional, Mr. Cozens provides invaluable support to attorneys working on water-related cases. His expertise makes him a reliable resource for offering expert witness testimony, assisting legal teams in building strong arguments and presenting accurate information in legal proceedings.5. Special investigations: Leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience, Mr. Cozens conducts special investigations in the field of water management. These investigations delve into specific challenges or issues, providing clients with comprehensive insights and recommendations for addressing complex water-related problems.

Key Accomplishments in this Role:1. Chief Water Rights Agent: - Directly collaborated with senior corporate figures. - Successfully filed numerous water rights applications as directed by regulatory authorities.2. Expert Witness in Legal Proceedings: - Prepared and submitted written expert reports. - Provided oral testimony in various legal cases.3. Contributed to Federal Water Management: - Played a vital role in water management, including storage and release under specific agreements.4. Educational Initiatives: - Delivered educational sessions for legal professionals, approved by relevant authorities.5. Project Management: - Managed a diverse portfolio of water rights projects. - Handled client outreach, proposal development, billing, and invoicing.6. Comprehensive Understanding of Water Banking: - Developed a tracking database for ownership and related data.7. Contributions to Water Management Projects: - Actively participated in hydrological endeavors, including cutting-edge water rights development.8. Development of Conservation and Safety Plans: - Created conservation plans compliant with relevant regulations. - Contributed to the development of safety plans for dams.

Core responsibilities: • Leader of the Walker River Basin's (Mason and Smith Valleys) water right management team.• Enforced state-issued water rights throughout Nevada.• Developed and implemented multiple online Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping frameworks used to report real-time water usage.• Coordinated inter-agency water use meetings, including stakeholder management plan negotiation.• Managed and compiled statewide water planning data and water conservation plans.• Managed statewide channel clearance funding projects.

Core responsibilities: • Supervised the distribution of approximately five hundred thousand acre-feet of storage located in eight reservoirs, three U.S. Bureau of Reclamation projects, and multiple private ditches and canal companies. • Managed and appointed deputy river commissioners, each responsible for the direct distribution of water within their respective districts.

• Collected ground and surface water measurements.• Developed and managed Geographic Information Systems.• Evaluated the validity of Claims of Vested Right.• Advised the public regarding water rights and well drilling policies and regulations.• Performed technical and statutory review of water right applications and application maps

• Assisted in the production of an Inventory Report using data collected from the field investigations.• Served as dam tender for the Lost Lakes reservoirs at the head water of the West Fork of the Carson River.