Mira Busch

Mira Busch (Diné) is pursuing a Master's in Geography focusing on Tribal Water Rights in the Colorado River Basin, her research interests include the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement (NAIWRSA) or the legal personhood of the Colorado River. Mira received her Bachelor's in the Interdisciplinary in the Natural Sciences (Geology-Chemistry) at Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. She has worked at various conservation non-profits such as the Nature Conservancy and National Wildlife Federation from 2019 to 2025. From April 2022 - June 2025, she worked as a Program Assistant for the Indigenous Women's Leadership Network (IWLN). IWLN crafts a network of support and encouragement for indigenous women working on water and natural resources in the Basin, highlighting the importance of matriarchal presence in tribal communities, decision-making and lifestyles.

I am energized by shared collaboration in protecting the lands and waters of the Colorado River Basin, particularly regarding Tribal sovereignty and uplifting Indigenous perspectives in the Basin. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, playing accordion, board games, being outdoors, attending theater shows and rock climbing.