Tribal Governments and Organizations

Tribal Water Departments

Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized Tribal governments, many of which operate water resources departments. 

• Tribal Governments and Water Departments
• Tribal Water Use in the Colorado River Basin

Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT)

A group of four distinct Tribes, the Mohave, Chemehuevi, Hopi, and Navajo, whose reservation straddles the Colorado River. CRIT holds the highest priority Colorado River water rights in Arizona.

• CRIT Water Use
• CRIT’s Senior Water Rights Explained

Inter Tribal Council of Arizona

An organization of elected officials from Arizona’s Tribal nations that provides a united voice for member Tribes and develops public policy.

• Tribal Leaders Water Policy Council