Tribes stake their claim on the Colorado River, and help conserve it

By: Jeniffer Solis

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: January 5, 2026

Words: 982

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Tribes across the West have worked with states to protect the Colorado River and conserve enough water to raise elevations in the river’s two largest reservoirs, Lakes Powell and Mead, a move that has helped states during critical droughts.

Now tribes want to make it clear that any future agreements on how to manage the river’s water must include their input and an acknowledgment that they intend to develop their water rights.

“It’s high time …

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