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.
Category: Water Rights and Legislation
Significant Arizona Indian water right settlements hang in the balance in Congress. Sen. Kelly will reintroduce them next year if no action is taken.
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.
Proposed legislation will help rural and Tribal communities access federal funds for water projects by creating so-called "navigators."
If passed, bipartisan bill secures Yavapai-Apache Nation water rights, funds infrastructure, and protects Verde River.