On May 24, three Native American tribes, led by the Navajo Nation, approved a proposal to secure their water rights from the Colorado River. This agreement, which is poised to become the costliest water rights settlement in U.S. history, requires Congressional approval. Navajo President Buu Nygren signed the legislation, which aims to ensure water supplies from the Colorado River and other sources, providing more security for drought-stricken Arizona.
This historic agreement, the result of years of work by the Navajo, Hopi & San Juan Tribes and state & federal governments, will ensure access to a reliable water supply for generations to come. I’ll work to swiftly approve this agreement in Congress. https://t.co/070ZyPI10A
Navajo leaders ratify historic Colorado River water settlement, await action by Congress https://t.co/F3GuWxgVZT
Navajo officials are celebrating the signing of legislation outlining a proposed Colorado River settlement that would ensure water rights. https://t.co/IFjrbEpR8k
Navajo Nation Approves Costliest Colorado River Water Rights Settlement https://t.co/VXqClKTi51
Navajo President Buu Nygren signed legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement to ensure supplies from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes plus more security for drought-stricken Arizona. https://t.co/gXg4aPTVMi
Three Native American tribes will be working to get Congress’ approval for what could be the costliest water rights settlement in U.S. history. https://t.co/NLVd6je8Y3
Led by the Navajo Nation, 3 tribes are on the verge of the costliest water rights settlement in U.S. history https://t.co/r3SAaCW9PW #8NN
Native American tribes approve proposal to ensure their Colorado River water rights. https://t.co/Iv5utTvgCb
‘Incredible moment’: Navajo Nation Council approves water rights settlement unanimously https://t.co/jNJIeT3NHA https://t.co/W14Hshxotw
Navajo Nation approves proposed settlement to secure Colorado River water https://t.co/jheLO1uvZW