Navajo Nation approves $5B Colorado River water rights settlement
- Navajo officials celebrate the signing of legislation for proposed water rights settlement
- The settlement will ensure water supply from the Colorado River for three tribes
- Navajo Nation Council approves largest water rights agreement in Congress's history
The Navajo Nation Council approved a water rights settlement. This means they agreed on how water will be shared. The San Juan Southern Paiute and Hopi tribes also agreed. They all want Congress to approve this agreement. It could be the most expensive water rights deal in U.S. history. Many homes in the Navajo Nation, Hopi lands, and San Juan Southern Paiute territory don't have running water. This settlement aims to change that. It's not just about water rights. It's also about tribes working together to plan for the future and deal with climate change. The tribes need over $5 billion for this settlement. They want water from different sources like rivers and underground water. They hope to finish the deal quickly with the help of the government. The Navajo Nation has been fighting for water rights for a long time. This settlement is a big step forward. It will bring water to many tribal communities. The tribes are working hard to make sure this deal goes through.