Agua Caliente Tribe reaches historic water rights settlement
The Agua Caliente Tribe has reached a historic water settlement confirming groundwater rights and securing $500M in federal funding, pending Congressional approval.
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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.
Leaders gather June 5–6 in Boulder for a pivotal Colorado River conference. Topics include tribal rights, agriculture, Lake Powell, and new policy paths.
Senate advances Tribal water rights bills to secure access, fund infrastructure, and resolve disputes for Navajo Nation, Zuni Tribe, and New Mexico Pueblos.
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.
The Colorado River faces drought challenges, but collaborative solutions, tribal leadership, and federal investments provide hope for sustainability.