White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2009

Bill 111 s 313, also known as the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2009, 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 111th Congress by Senator Jon Kyl and seeks to quantify and secure the water rights of the tribe in order to ensure a reliable water supply for their reservation.

The White Mountain Apache Tribe has long-standing claims to water rights in the region, but these rights have not been fully quantified or adjudicated. This has led to uncertainty and disputes over water usage in the area. The bill seeks to resolve these issues by providing a framework for quantifying the tribe's water rights and establishing a process for the tribe to use and manage their water resources.

The legislation also includes provisions for the tribe to receive funding for water infrastructure projects and to participate in water management decisions in the region. Additionally, the bill includes protections for existing water users in the area to ensure that their rights are not adversely affected by the settlement of the tribe's water rights. Overall, the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2009 is aimed at providing certainty and security for the water rights of the White Mountain Apache Tribe while also ensuring that the needs of other water users in the region are taken into account.