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.
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Numerous Indian water rights settlements are pending in Congress. Here's a look at some bills involving Colorado River Basin states.
Defense Department plan for San Pedro River conservation rejected
A federal judge rejected a conservation plan by the Department of Defense and US Fish and Wildlife Service involving the effect of groundwater pumping at Fort Huachuca on the San Pedro River.
Have you ever wondered whether your well water is contaminated? Along with 43 million private well water users in the U.S., you might be able to use an online tool on the EPA's website to learn about...