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Welcome to The Headwaters Report!

Welcome to The Headwaters Report – a new digital blog site, bulletin, and source for Tribal water law information and resources. Every Tribal Nation should have free access to information necessary to advocate for and protect its water resources. Through The Headwaters Report, NARF intends to provide that to Indian Country ...

An Introduction to the Clean Water Act

Tribes use the CWA to safeguard water quality for ceremonies, fisheries, and other Tribal needs as an act of governance and sovereignty. This overview covers the Act, its programs, Tribal delegation of authority, and how Tribes can protect reservation waters ...

News Updates:

Latest News of Water Rights
Legislative Updates from the Headwaters Report
Court Updates from the Headwaters Report
Administrative Updates from the Headwaters Report

Learning Resources:

Indian Water Rights 101
About Tribal Water Settlements
Understanding General Stream Adjudications

TWI Resources:

Water Rights Symposium

Have questions or need help with Tribal water rights issues? Contact NARF’s Tribal Water Institute at water@narf.org.

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