Now that the dams are out, Thompson hopes reconnecting with the river, including through salmon fishing and recreation opportunities, can help address a rise in health concerns such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, as well as mental health challenges faced by tribes in the region, including addiction and suicide.
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Feds rule that next round of drought relief funding won’t cover tribes’ unused water
Forbearance underscores the tension between the basin’s need to live with less water and the tribes’ need to benefit from their water rights.
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Federal, state officials promise more tribal inclusion in Colorado River negotiations
Tribes’ unused water has been propping up the system for years, and when finally put to beneficial use, it could exacerbate shortages for other water users.