Settlement of water rights claims for the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe.
The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 aims to settle water rights claims for the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. It ratifies and confirms the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement, allocates Colorado River water, and establishes trust funds for each tribe. The Act also authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to execute water delivery contracts and manage the funds. It includes provisions for the construction of the iiná bá – paa tuwaqat’si pipeline, with specific funding and operational details.
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