/tags/water-rights Water Rights en-US Copyright Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:08:28 GMT /local-news/2025-03-14/some-colorado-river-states-want-a-new-federal-review The Lower Basin states of California, Arizona and Nevada are asking for a fresh look at proposals for sharing the shrinking water supply and changes to Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon Dam. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:08:28 GMT /local-news/2025-03-14/some-colorado-river-states-want-a-new-federal-review Alex Hager /local-news/2025-02-26/confusion-trump-pauses-key-funding-colorado-river President Donald Trump froze billions of dollars from the Inflation Reduction Act that was designed to protect water supplies for cities, farms and tribes. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:58:55 GMT /local-news/2025-02-26/confusion-trump-pauses-key-funding-colorado-river Alex Hager /local-news/2025-02-25/colorado-river-states-supreme-court-battle States that use the Colorado River say they don't want to go to the Supreme Court, but some are quietly preparing for litigation. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 01:05:41 GMT /local-news/2025-02-25/colorado-river-states-supreme-court-battle Alex Hager /local-news/2024-08-05/these-three-words-from-1922-are-at-the-heart-of-the-latest-colorado-river-clash Negotiations over the water supply for 40 million people are hinged on how you interpret the words "will not cause," written into the century-old Colorado River Compact. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:30:49 GMT /local-news/2024-08-05/these-three-words-from-1922-are-at-the-heart-of-the-latest-colorado-river-clash Alex Hager, Melissa Sevigny /local-news/2024-04-04/navajo-nation-president-seeks-more-money-and-time-for-water-supply-project On the Navajo Nation, officials say about a third of people don't have access to clean water. Back in 2009, Congress authorized a massive infrastructure project designed to address this by bringing water to more than 250,000 people, from the San Juan river. But it's not done and Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren is asking Congress to authorize five more years' work, and increase the budget. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:06:14 GMT /local-news/2024-04-04/navajo-nation-president-seeks-more-money-and-time-for-water-supply-project Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2024-04-02/this-new-proposal-for-colorado-river-sharing-prioritizes-the-environment A coalition of environmental groups has proposed a set of new rules for managing the Colorado River amid heated negotiations about how to share the water supply, which is shrinking due to climate changed. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:25:38 GMT /local-news/2024-04-02/this-new-proposal-for-colorado-river-sharing-prioritizes-the-environment Alex Hager /local-news/2024-03-15/scotus-will-hear-arguments-on-rio-grande-water-rights-case The decades-long battle between Texas and New Mexico over Rio Grande water rights will be heard at the Supreme Court next week. Source New Mexico’s Danielle Prokop told 91°µÍø that this is the culmination of legal fights after drought shocked the region in the early 2000’s. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-03-15/scotus-will-hear-arguments-on-rio-grande-water-rights-case Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2024-03-14/gila-river-indian-community-says-it-doesnt-support-latest-colorado-river-sharing-proposals The Gila River Indian Tribe (GRIC) in Arizona said it does not support the Lower Basin's proposal for post-2026 river management, adding a new layer to complicated negotiations. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:14:17 GMT /local-news/2024-03-14/gila-river-indian-community-says-it-doesnt-support-latest-colorado-river-sharing-proposals Alex Hager /local-news/2024-03-05/colorado-river-states-to-submit-competing-proposals-ahead-of-deadline-for-draft-of-new-rules Water negotiators from states around the Southwest said they are planning to submit separate proposals to the Bureau of Reclamation about managing the Colorado River after 2026. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:09:59 GMT /local-news/2024-03-05/colorado-river-states-to-submit-competing-proposals-ahead-of-deadline-for-draft-of-new-rules Alex Hager /local-news/2024-02-15/state-budget-has-climate-wins-but-advocates-wanted-more The recently approved state budget sent to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham increases funds for environmental conservation efforts, but some say it’s not enough. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 23:37:49 GMT /local-news/2024-02-15/state-budget-has-climate-wins-but-advocates-wanted-more Jeanette DeDios