Historic water rights settlement for Tule River Tribe advances
The Tule River Tribe is set to secure 5,828 acre-feet of water annually under a new $902M federal settlement. The bill also transfers over 11,000 acres to tribal trust.
Category: Water Rights and Legislation
New Mexico boosts water sustainability and bans toxic PFAS, restoring protections lost under federal rollbacks and securing clean water for the future.
Utah water agent gains authority to negotiate interstate deals
Utah empowers its water agent to negotiate with neighboring states on interstate water projects, aiming to secure future resources and boost regional cooperation.
Utah lawmakers propose bill blocking Wall Street and foreign investors from controlling local public lands and resources, safeguarding rural community access.
Wyoming extends temporary water use rights, increasing flexibility and safeguarding existing water users in a significant update to state water policy.
Historic water rights settlement introduced for Arizona tribes
Arizona lawmakers propose a $5.1B water settlement to secure rights for Navajo, Hopi, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribes, resolving a historic dispute.