Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025, aims to resolve all water rights claims of the Yavapai-Apache Nation in Arizona, including those related to the Verde River and the Colorado River. It authorizes the construction of the Tú ńlį́į́níchoh Water Infrastructure Project, which will deliver water to the Nation, and establishes a trust fund for related expenses. The bill also confirms existing water rights and addresses issues like water depletion and the use of water for domestic and municipal purposes.
Key provisions
- Approves the settlement of water rights claims of the Yavapai-Apache Nation.
- Authorizes the construction of the Tú ńlį́į́níchoh Water Infrastructure Project, including the Cragin-Verde Pipeline Project and a drinking water system.
- Establishes a Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Settlement Trust Fund to manage and distribute funds.
- Confirms existing water rights held by the Yavapai-Apache Nation.
- Designates the Verde River Subflow Zone for water management.
- Authorizes the use of Fourth Priority River Water for the Yavapai-Apache Nation.
- Addresses groundwater depletion and diversion limits.
- Provides for the transfer of water rights to the Yavapai-Apache Nation's trust lands.
Who is affected
- Yavapai-Apache Nation
- United States Government
- Residents of Yavapai County
- Water users in the Colorado River Basin
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