Water agencies in the Palm Springs area are trying to squash a lawsuit that could give a local Indian tribe unprecedented authority over the region's water supply. Earlier this month, a federal court ruled the Agua Caliente tribe has inherent rights to a significant portion of groundwater managed by the Coachella Valley Water District and the Desert Water Agency. More from The California Report's Steven Cuevas.
Desert Water Districts, Palm Springs Indian Tribe Fight Over Water Rights
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