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Colorado River Basin Tribal Water Use

Colorado River Basin Tribes from the University of Colorado Law School seeks to describe tribal water uses across the Colorado River basin and introduces some of the common impediments to those uses.

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Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Agreement

The Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Agreement is a landmark agreement that would settle the Tribe's longstanding water rights claim in the Verde River watershed. Learn more in this explainer from the Kyl…

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The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement

The Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe approved the proposed Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement. Learn more in this explainer from the Kyl Center for Water Policy and…

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Tribal Water Policy

In recognition of the unique sovereignty and water rights of Tribal nations, a program from the Kyl Center for Water Policy and the Arizona Water Innovation Initiative aims foster collaboration and broader understanding…

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Water Talk podcast

Water Talk brings together communities to explore water issues, including climate change, scarcity, and access. Hosted by Faith Kearns, Mallika Nocco, and Samuel Sandoval.

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Arizona Tribal Water Rights: How did we get here?

Arizona is home to twenty-two Native American Tribes, each with historic and unique water rights and legal considerations shaped by federal policies, treaties, court decisions and legislative actions. Learn more with this…

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Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement Webinar

For over 60 years, the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe have been engaged in legal battles to secure their water rights. In May, these Tribes and other parties announced a landmark settlement. Watch this webinar from the Kyl…

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Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Agreement

The Verde River is a crucial water source for Yavapai County and the Phoenix area. For over 50 years, the Yavapai-Apache Nation (the Nation) has been engaged in legal and political battles to secure its water rights.…

Water Talk brings together communities to explore water issues, including climate change, scarcity, and access. Hosted by Faith Kearns, Mallika Nocco, and Samuel Sandoval.

Arizona is home to twenty-two Native American Tribes, each with historic and unique water rights and legal considerations shaped by federal policies, treaties, court decisions and legislative actions. Learn more with this webinar from the Kyl Center for Water Policy and the Arizona Water Innovation Initiative.

The Verde River is a crucial water source for Yavapai County and the Phoenix area. For over 50 years, the Yavapai-Apache Nation (the Nation) has been engaged in legal and political battles to secure its water rights. Watch this webinar from the Kyl Center for Water Policy and the Arizona Water Innovation Initiative.

The Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Agreement is a landmark agreement that would settle the Tribe's longstanding water rights claim in the Verde River watershed. Learn more in this explainer from the Kyl Center for Water Policy and the Arizona Water Innovation Initiative.

In recognition of the unique sovereignty and water rights of Tribal nations, a program from the Kyl Center for Water Policy and the Arizona Water Innovation Initiative aims foster collaboration and broader understanding of water policy as it relates to Tribal nations.