Water Shortage Concerns Impact Entire Southwest
Reports show how water concerns are reaching different parts of the West, from city conservation programs in Arizona to tribal water settlements, drought impacts, and ongoing Colorado River negotiations. In Arizona, cities are encouraging residents to use less water. SignalsAZ reported that Surprise is offering rebates for eligible water-saving improvements. 12News reported that Scottsdale residents […]
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Arizona Cities Seek Answers In Water Crisis
Arizona cities are pressing for clearer answers on water they stored underground as the state prepares for possible Colorado River cuts. KJZZ reported that Phoenix-area cities and the Arizona Water Banking Authority are in disagreement over how stored Colorado River water should be distributed during shortages. Since the late 1990s, excess Colorado River water has […]
As The Colorado River Is in Crisis, Is There a Backup Plan?
Arizona’s water coverage centered on a practical question: if the Colorado River keeps shrinking, how much backup water is actually available, and who can use it? KJZZ reported that Phoenix-area cities are asking for clearer answers about Colorado River water stored underground by the Arizona Water Banking Authority. The Water Bank was created in 1996 […]
CRIT Museum Hosts Traditional Bark Skirt Construction Class
The CRIT Museum hosted a hands-on bark skirt construction class on July 16 at Lazy D Park, giving participants an opportunity to learn a traditional skill while connecting with cultural knowledge. The class was led by traditional craftsman Richard Montague of the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Reservation. Montague learned bark skirt construction and many other […]
Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Dam Face New Challenges
Lake Powell remained one of the biggest concerns. The Colorado Sun reported that low water levels are creating new pressure at Glen Canyon Dam, where federal officials are working to protect dam infrastructure as the reservoir drops. The report focused on cavitation, a problem caused when fast-moving water creates vapor bubbles that can damage dam […]
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CRIT’s Senior Water Rights Explained
The Colorado River has always sustained the Colorado River Indian Tribes, and protecting it means understanding CRIT’s history, sovereignty, and senior water rights. This presentation by Lead Water Counsel John Bezdek walks Tribal Members through the timeline of CRIT’s connection to the river from the original establishment of the Reservation in 1865, to major court […]
Bureau of Reclamation visits CRIT for a Government-to-Government Consultation
Deputy Commissioner David Palumbo and Representatives from the Bureau of Reclamation (referred to as Reclamation) met with the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) Tribal Council on June 1st, 2026. This meeting was called a Government-to-Government consultation for on-going dialogue specifically regarding the development of the finalized Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The EIS is a federal […]