CAWCD approves Yavapai-Apache Nation water settlement
The historic Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement was approved by the Central Arizona Water Conservation District at its September 5 board meeting.
The historic Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement was approved by the Central Arizona Water Conservation District at its September 5 board meeting.
If passed, bipartisan bill secures Yavapai-Apache Nation water rights, funds infrastructure, and protects Verde River.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs historic water rights settlements with four Tribal nations, potentially ending decades of disputes and securing sustainable water.
An opinion piece speculates that Arizona’s water future is at stake as election outcomes could affect tribal water settlements and Colorado River allocations, leading to greater supply uncertainty.
Numerous Indian water rights settlements are pending in Congress. Here’s a look at some bills involving Colorado River Basin states.
With rural groundwater regulation on Arizona’s horizon, local governments and organizations are advocating for a stewardship program funded by lottery funds.