Nation Jun 13 U.S. accuses Mexico of stealing water from Texas farmers as climate strains resources By Mary Fecteau, Sam Lane, Julia Galiano-Rios, Stephanie Sy
Politics Jan 24 Trump criticizes California water policy before touring LA fire damage President Donald Trump has used social media and interviews to accuse the state of sending too much water to the Pacific Ocean instead of south toward Los Angeles and highlighted how some hydrants ran dry in the early hours of… By Amy Taxin, Associated Press
Politics Dec 07 U.S. touts new era of collaboration with Native American tribes to manage public lands Hundreds of tribal leaders gathered in Washington this week for an annual summit where the Biden administration is celebrating nearly 200 new agreements to boost cooperation with the tribes. By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
World Nov 28 Arizona alfalfa farmers clash with foreign firms over water use Concerns about the Earth’s groundwater supplies are front of mind in the lead-up to COP28, the annual United Nations climate summit opening this week in the Emirati city of Dubai. By Anita Snow, Thomas Machowicz, Associated Press
Politics Sep 12 Dry states taking Mississippi River water isn’t a new idea. But some mayors want to kill it Community leaders along the Mississippi River worried that dry southwestern states will someday try to take the river's water may soon take their first step toward blocking such a diversion. By Michael Phillis, Jim Salter, Associated Press
Jun 22 Supreme Court rules against Navajo Nation on water rights dispute By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court has ruled against the Navajo Nation in a dispute involving water from the drought-stricken Colorado River. Continue reading
May 27 Iran, Taliban exchange heavy gunfire in conflict over water rights on Afghan border By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The Taliban and Iran exchanged heavy gunfire Saturday on the Islamic Republic’s border with Afghanistan, sharply escalating rising tensions between the two nations amid a dispute over water rights. Continue reading
Mar 20 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case over water rights of the Navajo Nation By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court seems inclined to side with the federal government and a group of states in a dispute with the Navajo Nation over water from the drought-stricken Colorado River. Continue reading
Mar 17 States, federal government want Supreme Court to end Navajo fight for Colorado River water By Michael Phillis, Associated Press The tribe says the federal government broke its treaty promise to provide a sufficient water supply for the tribe and that it should come up with a plan to do so. Continue reading
Feb 02 15 Native American tribes to receive $580 million in federal money for water rights settlement By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press The Biden administration on Thursday said 15 Native American tribes will get a total of $580 million this year to fund settlements that ensure access to water that's legally theirs. Continue reading