Arizona Tribes seek bigger voice in Colorado River discussions
In 1922, the Colorado River Compact that divided the river’s water rights among seven U.S. states and Mexico left tribes out of the picture.
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In 1922, the Colorado River Compact that divided the river’s water rights among seven U.S. states and Mexico left tribes out of the picture.
If federal officials want tribal support for Colorado River deals, they need to pay protect tribal water and include them in negotiations.
More than half of the Colorado River's water is used to grow crops, primarily livestock feed, a new study finds. The river and its users are facing tough decisions as the climate warms.
More than half of the Colorado River's water is used to grow crops, primarily livestock feed, a new study finds. The river and its users are facing tough decisions as the climate warms.
More than half of the American West’s iconic river is being diverted, mostly for use in irrigated agriculture, according to a study released today.