Southwest Water Leaders Sign MOU to Explore Framework for Interstate Exchanges Ceremony highlights commitment to explore future water supply agreements across state lines
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS Job Openings
Help expand energy dominance and support Tribal energy futures with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)! We are pleased to announce 23 new hiring opportunities to help support energy development and permitting at BIA, with more opportunities coming soon. All position announcements opened on 6/1/2026 and will close on Friday 6/12/2026, so act fast! We […]
Basin Brief: Cities Brace For Water Cuts
As the Colorado River talks keep going, it’s clear that the water situation is getting more serious than just state and federal meetings. Cities are getting ready for less water, local governments are tightening up on who can use the water, and there are more disagreements about groundwater. Plus, businesses are starting to see the […]
Congratulations CRIT & Parker Graduates
Last week was filled with proud moments, happy tears, and celebrations as students across the community marked important milestones in their educational journeys. The celebrations began Thursday, May 21, with the Parker Alternative Graduation ceremony that morning. Later that evening, families gathered again as students from Wallace Jr. High and Le Pera Elementary School took part in their promotion ceremonies, marking their […]
Lower Basin Proposal
Arizona, California and Nevada have put forward a new short-term Colorado River proposal aimed at protecting Lake Mead and Lake Powell while the Basin states continue working toward a longer-term agreement. The proposal comes at a critical time, as the Colorado River system continues to face worsening drought, shrinking runoff and growing pressure from cities, […]
Basin Brief May 5, 2026
Arizona, California, and Nevada have put forward a new proposal to conserve Colorado River water through 2028, offering a short-term plan meant to stabilize Lake Mead and Lake Powell while the seven Basin states continue working toward a long-term agreement. The proposal comes after more than a year of stalled negotiations and as the river […]
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Update on Post 2026 Process: Reclamation Accepts Tribal Council Position: No Pro-Rata Cuts on CRIT Water
The Bureau of Reclamation told all 30 Tribal Nations in the Colorado River Basin on May 8th that they will no longer seek to allocate across-the-board shortages to all water users as previously proposed but instead will follow current law and respect senior tribal rights. This is a major victory for CRIT, Tribal rights advocates, […]
CRIT History: Charles Debrille Poston
During the mid-1800s, as the American Southwest was rapidly changing, Charles Debrille Poston emerged as one of the key figures helping shape the future of Arizona. A strong promoter of the region and its opportunities, Poston would later earn the nickname “Father of Arizona” for his efforts to establish Arizona as its own territory. Poston […]