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Tule River Tribe Water Rights Settlement: Funding, Land, and Certainty.

This Act ratifies a settlement granting the Tule River Tribe a reserved water right of 5,828 acre-feet per year from the South Fork Tule River. It authorizes $568 million for water infrastructure projects and transfers over 11,000 acres of federal land into trust for the Tribe. In return, the Tribe waives all past claims against the US and other entities related to water rights disputes, providing legal certainty for all water users.
Key points
Confirms the Tribe's right to 5,828 acre-feet of water annually, securing their long-term supply and resolving long-standing disputes.
Allocates $568 million for water infrastructure projects and transfers over 11,000 acres of federal land into trust for the Tribe.
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Print number: 118_S_306
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2023-02-07