McDowell Sonoran Conservancy PastFinders

The Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) was once the “bread basket” of Arizona. Then 19th century upstream diversions deprived the Akimel O’otham (Pima) and Pee Posh (Maricopa) of their water, ushering in forty years of famine. Despite a 1935 Federal court degree on Gila River water rights, the Community struggled to put river water to use. In the 1950s, it inaugurated its legal fight to restore water. Since the enforcable water settlement of 2004 the Community is rebuilding its agricultural economy. Hear about how the GRIC is using holistic, resilient, and innovative strategies to protect and conserve its water resources. 

Presenter: David H DeJong, Ph.D

Capacity is limited. First-come, first-served. No registration or sign-up required.