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Water rights
Federal "Buy American" rules could be stalling infrastructure projects
Oct 26, 2023
Rules to boost the domestic economy now apply to broadband and water equipment. Delays and higher costs can be part of the trade-off.
Supreme Court hears case on Navajo Nation water rights
Mar 20, 2023
Amid regional efforts to conserve the Colorado River's flow, the U.S. government argues it has no duty to enforce Navajo water rights.
Nevada farmers shake up traditional water rights with a new way to fight scarcity
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Kaleb Roedel
Sep 23, 2022
Growers agreed to a plan that requires all irrigators to reduce their water use over time, instead of using a senior water rights strategy.
Interior Department will put $1.7 billion toward fulfilling tribal water rights settlements
Feb 25, 2022
Some tribes have been waiting on the funding for decades. They'll put it toward shoring up water infrastructure on their reservations.
Water enters futures market, allowing buyers to lock in prices
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Scott Tong
Sep 18, 2020
As water becomes increasingly scarce, buying futures contracts may help businesses reliant on water keep prices down.
California drought threatens even oldest water rights
May 13, 2015
In California, some people have more right to water than others. Now, drought threatens even them.