The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement

Explainer | September 2024

For more than six decades, the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe have been embroiled in legal battles to assert their water rights. In a historic development this May, these Tribes, along with other stakeholders, announced a groundbreaking settlement aimed at resolving their long-standing struggle for water security. If approved by Congress, the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement will provide a crucial path forward for these Tribes.

Explore our explainer to learn more about this significant agreement and its implications for water rights in the region.