The San Juan River creates a winding green ribbon through southeast Utah’s red rock country. The Colorado River tributary is a vital water source for the desert landscape and also marks part of the Navajo Nation’s northern border.
A proposed water right settlement could help Navajo families return to farming in an area that is facing food insecurity. News Specialist Shelby Lofton introduces us to indigenous farmers who explain just how desperate their community is for increased access to water.
