Yavapai-Apache Water Settlement Reintroduced in Senate
Legislation has been reintroduced in the Senate to ratify the Yavapai-Apache Nation water settlement, funding new infrastructure and confirming long-disputed water rights.
Legislation has been reintroduced in the Senate to ratify the Yavapai-Apache Nation water settlement, funding new infrastructure and confirming long-disputed water rights.
A long-negotiated Yavapai-Apache water rights settlement has been reintroduced in Congress, reviving a bipartisan effort first advanced in 2024.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs historic water rights settlements with four Tribal nations, potentially ending decades of disputes and securing sustainable water.
Numerous Indian water rights settlements are pending in Congress. Here’s a look at some bills involving Colorado River Basin states.
The historic Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement was approved by the Central Arizona Water Conservation District at its September 5 board meeting.
If passed, bipartisan bill secures Yavapai-Apache Nation water rights, funds infrastructure, and protects Verde River.