Western Water Reliability Tested as Lake Mead Falls and Groundwater Pressures Rise
Water planning in the West is becoming less about one reservoir or one shortage rule and more about whether communities have the legal tools, infrastructure, and storage to manage a drier future. Aug. 10 reporting continued to focus on Lake Mead after the reservoir reached its lowest level ever recorded. CBS 5 Arizona’s Family reported […]
Arizona Dept Of Agriculture Update
New World Screwworm detected near the border. Follow the link for details. Veterinarian-Stakeholder Comms-WOLKER-SIGNED
Lake Mead Hits Record Low as Colorado River Negotiations Intensify
On August 7th, reports along the basin were mostly about Lake Mead’s record-low level becoming the clearest sign yet that the Colorado River negotiations are no longer just about future planning. CNN reported that Lake Mead, the nation’s largest reservoir, reached a new record low. The reservoir is a key part of the Colorado River […]
Colorado River Water Talks Enter Critical Phase
August 6th reports showed the Colorado River debate moving on several fronts at once: Arizona is pushing back against deeper federal cuts, rural groundwater protections are being tested, Tribal water infrastructure remains unsettled, and Upper Basin communities are seeing worsening drought conditions. Arizona officials are still responding to the federal government’s Final Environmental Impact Statement […]
Putting Conserved Colorado River Water To Its Best Use
The Colorado River has faced historic drought and declining reservoir levels for more than two decades. In 2019, the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, and representatives of the seven Colorado River Basin states signed the Drought Contingency Plans (DCP). The plans established coordinated conservation measures to reduce the risk of Lake Mead and […]
Colorado River Cuts Could Ripple Across Tribes, Cities, Farms and the Grand Canyon
Aug. 5 reporting showed how the federal Colorado River framework could reach beyond city water supplies and into Tribal Nations, agriculture, recreation, and the Grand Canyon itself. KTAR reported that lower flows through the Grand Canyon are creating problems for wildlife and commercial boating. The report said commercial boating on the Colorado River through the […]
Notice From CRIT Enrollment Dept.
Job Openings at CRIT Legal
Click the link to download an application Clink the link below for details on each position. Deputy Attorney General (Civil) – Office of Attorney General Deputy Attorney General (Criminal Prosecution) – Office of Attorney General Deputy Attorney General Tribal Special Assistant US Attorney – Office of Attorney General Lease Speialist – Office of Attorney General […]
CRIT Responds to Bureau of Reclamation’s Final Environmental Impact Statement
On July 31, the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was released for the Post-2026 Operational Guidelines and Strategies for Lake Powell and Lake Mead. The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) Attorney General’s Office swiftly responded upon its release. There are major highlights to note in both the comment letter and the FEIS. The release of […]
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – CPUC BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT PHASE III
The Colorado River Indian Tribes is now accepting proposals from qualified contractors for the CPUC Broadband Deployment Phase III project. This project will expand high-speed fiber optic broadband infrastructure to the Parker Dam area, helping bring reliable internet access to more homes and strengthening connectivity for our communities. The selected contractor will be responsible for […]