Bill 119 hr 1444, also known as the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, aims to resolve water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe in the Zuni River Stream System in New Mexico. The bill also seeks to protect the Zuni Salt Lake and address other related issues. The Zuni Indian Tribe has long-standing water rights claims in the Zuni River Stream System, which have been a source of contention and legal disputes. This bill proposes a settlement agreement that would provide the tribe with a secure and reliable water supply, while also ensuring the protection and preservation of the Zuni Salt Lake, which holds cultural and spiritual significance for the tribe. In addition to resolving the water rights claims and protecting the Zuni Salt Lake, the bill includes provisions for the implementation and enforcement of the settlement agreement, as well as mechanisms for monitoring and managing water resources in the region. It also establishes a process for the tribe to access federal funding and technical assistance to support water infrastructure projects and other related initiatives. Overall, the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act aims to promote cooperation and collaboration between the tribe, the state of New Mexico, and the federal government in addressing water rights issues and ensuring the sustainable management of water resources in the region.
Bill 119 hr 1444, also known as the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, aims to resolve water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe in the Zuni River Stream System in New Mexico. The bill also seeks to protect the...