Debra Utacia Krol is an award-winning journalist with an emphasis on native issues, environmental and science issues and travel. She is an enrolled member of the Xolon (also known as Jolon) Salinan Tribe from the Central California coastal ranges. Her forceful and deeply reported stories about peoples, places and issues have won nearly a dozen awards. Follow Krol on Twitter: @debkrol or Muck Rack. https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/contributor/debra-utacia-krol/rss en American West Economics Energy Law & Policy Wed, 06 Jun 2018 03:00:00 +0000 Debra Utacia Krol https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2018/06/06/hopi-tribe-sues-arizona-water-agency-to-enforce-power-contract https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2018/06/06/hopi-tribe-sues-arizona-water-agency-to-enforce-power-contract Tribal officials want the Central Arizona Water Conservation District to continue purchasing power from the coal-powered Navajo Generating Station, but the water district hopes to use cheaper and cleaner sources to pump Colorado River water. American West Law & Policy Thu, 30 Nov 2017 09:27:59 +0000 Debra Utacia Krol https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2017/11/30/how-a-big-win-for-native-american-water-rights-could-impact-the-west https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2017/11/30/how-a-big-win-for-native-american-water-rights-could-impact-the-west After the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal, the Ninth Circuit will decide a Southern California tribe’s share of Coachella Valley Aquifer – a decision that’s being watched closely by tribes across the West. American West Law & Policy Fri, 27 Oct 2017 03:00:27 +0000 Debra Utacia Krol https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2017/10/27/major-water-rights-settlement-for-arizona-tribe-goes-to-congress https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2017/10/27/major-water-rights-settlement-for-arizona-tribe-goes-to-congress With all parties on board, the Hualapai Water Rights Settlement should be a slam dunk. The plan would provide water for the Arizona tribe to grow its business operations in the Grand Canyon. American West Law & Policy Thu, 15 Jun 2017 05:00:05 +0000 Debra Utacia Krol https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2017/06/15/water-settlement-for-navajo-and-hopi-tribes-inches-forward https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2017/06/15/water-settlement-for-navajo-and-hopi-tribes-inches-forward After decades of trying to reach a settlement on water adjudication with the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe, small progress is being made, but big challenges still remain, including opposition from grassroots tribal groups.