The Shoshone-Bannock Nation of Idaho plans to challenge the Nez Perce Tribe's $193 million water settlement in court.

A lawyer for the Shoshone-Bannocks says the deal ignores the water rights of the Lemhi-Shoshone Tribe. The lawyer also says the deal allows the Nez Perce to assert authority over Shoshone-Bannock waters.

The state of Idaho, the federal government and the Nez Perce Tribe have each given their approval to the settlement.

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Shoshone Bannock Tribe wants to block water deal (The Lewiston Tribune 4/2)

Relevant Links:
Nez Perce Tribe - http://www.nezperce.org

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