Rep. Crane Secures Water Rights for Arizona Tribes

On July 16, 2024, Congressman Eli Crane (R-AZ) announced his co-sponsorship of legislation to ratify the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement. This landmark agreement addresses critical water issues for the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. The settlement promises to deliver clean, sustainable water to these communities, ensuring their right to water…

Northern Arizona Tribal Water Rights – Next Steps

Remember, an agreement is only as good as the paper it’s printed on unless followed by concrete action. Water is life. Without it, our communities suffer. Recently, the Navajo Nation, Hopi, and San Juan Southern Paiute tribes approved a historic water rights settlement. They are asking Congress for over $5 billion. This is the largest request ever made for tribal…