Colorado River water debate: Tribes weigh in on future agreements
"Please, from the bottom of my heart, prioritize tribal water rights and infrastructure," Bridget Dorsey wrote.
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"Please, from the bottom of my heart, prioritize tribal water rights and infrastructure," Bridget Dorsey wrote.
"Please, from the bottom of my heart, prioritize tribal water rights and infrastructure," Bridget Dorsey wrote.
Imperial farmers could be paid for losing water during hot summer months. About $230 million in Salton Sea fixes tied to deal too. Feds must okay it.
The three lower Colorado River basin states have reached a consensus on how to conserve at least 3 million acre-feet of water until 2026, but their plan still needs to be approved by the upper basin states and the Bureau of Reclamation.
California, Nevada and Arizona are proposing to cut their usage of Colorado River water by 3 million acre-feet by 2026 to prop up levels at Lake Mead. Learn more.