Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2009

Bill 111 s 375, also known as the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2009, is a piece of legislation that aims to settle water rights claims between the Crow Tribe of Montana and the United States government. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Jon Tester on February 4, 2009.

The Crow Tribe has long-standing claims to water rights in the Little Bighorn River Basin, which have been the subject of litigation and negotiation for many years. The settlement outlined in the bill would provide the tribe with a certain amount of water from the basin, as well as funding for water infrastructure projects and other resources to help the tribe manage and develop its water resources.

The bill also includes provisions for the establishment of a Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Fund, which would be used to finance the settlement and ensure that the tribe has the resources necessary to implement the agreement. Additionally, the bill includes measures to protect existing water rights holders in the basin and ensure that the settlement does not infringe on their rights. Overall, Bill 111 s 375 represents a significant step towards resolving long-standing water rights disputes between the Crow Tribe and the federal government. If passed, the bill would provide the tribe with much-needed resources and support to manage and develop its water resources in a sustainable and equitable manner.