The tribal settlements impact the water supplies of the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and Yavapai Apache Nation.
PHOENIX — The governor of Arizona signed two tribal settlements this week, ending decades of conflict and litigation that impacted tribes, cities, farmers, companies and citizens for 50 years.
Governor Katie Hobbs signed the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement and the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Agreement on Nov. 19. The two tribal agreements signify the end of water rights solutions being litigated in state court since 1974, according to a news release.
The tribal settlements “mark a critical milestone” in ensuring reliable and sustainable water supplies to the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, and the Yavapai Apache Nation, according to a news release.
“I’m proud to be a part of this solution that many Arizona families have …