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CRIT Demands Consultation on River Plan | Mesa News
The Colorado River Indian Tribes, holding the most senior water rights and controlling a major chunk of Arizona’s river share, are demanding fair consultation over a new federal plan to prevent Lake Mead and Lake Powell from hitting “dead pool” levels. Despite their critical role, CRIT says they were excluded from final discussions — even though the Bureau of Reclamation shared documents with seven basin states. The tribe argues their legal water rights are vital to their culture, economy, and survival, and they’re calling for more time to review the plan, full funding for infrastructure…
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