White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010

Bill 111 hr 1065, also known as the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010, is a piece of legislation that aims to settle the water rights claims of the White Mountain Apache Tribe in Arizona. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2010 and was eventually signed into law by President Barack Obama in December of the same year.

The White Mountain Apache Tribe has long-standing claims to water rights in the region, and this bill seeks to quantify and confirm those rights. The legislation provides for the settlement of the tribe's water rights claims through negotiation and agreement with the federal government, the state of Arizona, and other parties with interests in the water resources of the region.

The bill also establishes a process for the tribe to develop and implement a comprehensive water management plan that will ensure the sustainable use of water resources on the tribe's lands. This plan will address issues such as water conservation, water quality, and the protection of cultural and natural resources. Overall, the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 is an important piece of legislation that seeks to provide the tribe with certainty and security in their water rights, while also promoting the responsible management of water resources in the region.