Having access to clean, reliable water has never been a given on tribal lands that rely on the Colorado River... black, manganese-filled water... should not be happening in America.
The funds allocated are a significant improvement for the tribes, with Douma's tribe benefiting $21.5 million to establish a water system, impacting 15,000 individuals.
The Biden administration's Interior Department has emphasized tribal water issues, leading to better infrastructure and relations with Native leaders at conferences.
Agreements signed at the Colorado River Water Users Association conference represent a commitment to support tribal water systems, though tribal leaders view them as baby steps.
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