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.
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‘Tis the season for Indian water rights settlements
Numerous Indian water rights settlements are pending in Congress. Here’s a look at some bills involving Colorado River Basin states.
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.
EPA and Navajo Nation reach $100M wastewater settlement
A partial consent decree involving the EPA and Navajo Nation creates a $100M plan to upgrade wastewater treatment in three Navajo towns that were insufficiently treating their wastewater.
Navajo Nation water disputes placed on US Supreme Court Docket
Two water cases involving the Navajo Nation’s water right claims have been placed on the U.S. Supreme Court docket.
Drought monitor predicts “robust” monsoons in the southwest
August saw above-average rainfall in parts of the southwest, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, and the trend brought by monsoon weather is expected to continue.