Northeastern Arizona Indian

Navajo leaders press Interior for water rights action

Written by Deborah

Navajo leaders urge swift action on water rights, uranium cleanup, and land use, highlighting urgent infrastructure needs and decades of unmet federal promises.

Tribal water agreements wait Congressional nod

Written by Deborah

Significant Arizona Indian water right settlements hang in the balance in Congress. Sen. Kelly will reintroduce them next year if no action is taken.

2024 highlights of the Colorado River’s balancing act

Written by Deborah

The Colorado River faces drought challenges, but collaborative solutions, tribal leadership, and federal investments provide hope for sustainability.

Historic, bipartisan settlement introduced for Navajo, Hopi water

Written by Deborah

Bipartisan legislation aims to secure water rights of the Navajo, Hopi, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribes, and off-reservation parties in Northeastern Arizona.

Historic water rights settlement reached with Navajo, Hopi

Written by Deborah

A $5 billion water rights settlement was approved by the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and awaits federal approval.

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