As Congress is set to adjourn, hope lingers for water settlement
Navajo Nation pushes Congress to approve the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, addressing decades-long tribal water rights disputes.
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Navajo leaders press Interior for water rights action
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
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
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
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
A $5 billion water rights settlement was approved by the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and awaits federal approval.