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…

Water is Our Life: Why Arizona’s Native Americans Need Their Water Rights Now

Water is life. For Arizona’s Native American tribes, it’s the heart of our communities, cultures, and lands. Yet, our rights to this vital resource are often overlooked, especially by liberal lawmakers who meet with us and take photos with us but never act on the urgency. In Arizona, home to 22 federally recognized tribes, water rights are a pressing issue….