Tribe sells Colorado River water to CAP in a deal to boost Lake Mead
- Posted on September 11, 2026
- By The Arizona Republic
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The Colorado River Indian Tribes have successfully negotiated a landmark water-sharing agreement with the Central Arizona Project to address critical water scarcity challenges. This strategic deal involves the transfer of tribal water allocations to support Lake Mead's declining reservoir levels, a pressing issue affecting millions of residents across the Southwest. The arrangement demonstrates collaborative efforts among regional stakeholders to ensure sustainable water management and long-term resource stability in the Colorado River Basin.
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