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Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Climate change, cost and competition for water drive settlement over tribal rights to Colorado River

A settlement close for a Native American tribe in the Colorado River basin to secure water rights.
Decades-long agreement involves multiple tribes sourcing water from various rivers and aquifers. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
California

Walters: California's fights over water rights are at heart of supply issue

Legal battles over California's water rights, particularly pre-1914, persist despite efforts to manage limited supplies and address environmental concerns. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

In California, Tribal Members Are Reclaiming the Land of the Flowing Water'

European settlers took over Owens Valley, leading to loss of land and water for Native Americans.
Tribal members are reclaiming parts of Owens Valley, supported by the Land Back movement. [ more ]
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