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Water Rights Settlement

A formal legal agreement that resolves disagreements over who has the right to use water from a particular source, often involving Native American tribes and government entities.

Acre-Feet Per Year (AFY)

A measurement of water volume, equal to the amount of water needed to cover one acre of land to a depth of one foot. It's commonly used to define annual water allocations.

Colorado River Compact

An agreement signed in 1922 that divides the water of the Colorado River among seven U.S. states and sets rules for its use.

Trust Fund

Money or assets held by one party (often the government) for the benefit of another (like a Native American tribe), typically managed for long-term investments and specific purposes like water projects.

Allottee

An individual Native American who has been assigned a specific parcel of land, often with associated rights, from a tribal reservation.

Central Arizona Project (CAP)

A large system of canals, tunnels, and pipelines that delivers water from the Colorado River to farms, cities, and Native American communities in central and southern Arizona.

Sovereign Immunity