Indigenous nations in the basin are making a stand for their water — and upsetting the river’s power structure.
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On its 100th birthday, the Colorado River Compact shows its age
The foundational document was flawed from the start.
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The history behind the New Mexico-Texas Rio Grande settlement
It’s taken 10 years for the states to reach an agreement, but it may not be the end of the water conflict.
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The true stakes of the Indian Child Welfare Act
Allie Maldonado’s family was torn apart by removal. It was reunited by community — and ICWA.
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Do bedrock conservation laws need a makeover?
Experts suggest needed upgrades in the face of modern crises.
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In Colorado, a storied valley blooms again
The San Luis Valley’s Acequia Institute is raising new traditions from multicultural roots.
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Feds claim Defenders of Wildlife unlawfully fired union-organizing staffer
The environmental nonprofit’s work environment is under scrutiny after multiple unfair labor submissions.
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Treaty-less tribes struggle to have their rights recognized
A five-year fight over a few dozen clams in Washington highlights the inconsistent rights of Indigenous tribes.
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To protect eagles, hunters and conservationists rebuild old alliances
Evidence of the toxic effects of lead ammunition on wildlife spurs a search for common ground.
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How a volunteer trash pickup club tackles housing and climate justice
LA’s Echo Park Trash Club supports its unhoused neighbors by helping them stay in place.
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Can Indian Country withstand the new Supreme Court?
The High Court is set to hear a case that will affect thousands of Native kids. Is it qualified to judge?
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In a post-Roe West, abortion is on the ballot
Reproductive rights are in the hands of the states — and their voters.
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Will the Supreme Court gut the Clean Water Act?
The justices could remove federal protection from 80% of the Southwest’s streams.
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What the Inflation Reduction Act means for Indian Country
$720 million goes directly to tribal nations, but compromises raise questions.
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Questions about the LandBack movement, answered
Number one: Why are Indians spray-painting my Starbucks?
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Roe v. Wade’s reversal threatens to make incarcerated pregnant people even more vulnerable
‘It violates all the principles of reproductive justice.’
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Can a major wildfire and drought package get through Congress?
As the West burns, a bill aiming to prevent fires, bump firefighter’s pay and protect water resources passes the House.
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Climate game changer? Or fossil fuel giveaway?
A break down of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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At Oak Flat, courts and politicians fail tribes
Chi’chil Biłdagoteel exemplifies the larger struggle tribes face over protecting off-reservation, culturally important lands.
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‘We are not for sale’
The Environmental Justice for All Act could give communities more agency to stop mega warehouse projects.