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Native American tribes came together to secure their rights to Colorado River water. 4 states are stalling the deal

by Circle of Blue July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

By Alex Hager/KJZZ and Mark Olalde/ProPublica; Photography by Sharon Chischilly for ProPublica; June 29, 2026 This story was originally published by ProPublica and KJZZ Reporting highlights ▪ Certainty on the River: Tribes have negotiated a settlement to resolve the largest outstanding claim to the Colorado River, while providing billions of dollars for water infrastructure. ▪ Upper Hand: Colorado, […]

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Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins speaking at a ribbon-cutting event, standing in front of a podium with a microphone

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Looking across the shore of Darlington Park Beach where the Ontario small modular reactors project will be started

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Native American tribes came together to secure their rights to Colorado River water. 4 states are stalling the deal

Native American tribes came together to secure their rights to Colorado River water. 4 states are stalling the deal

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

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