The Lummi Nation of Washington has reached a deal over water usage on its reservation
The deal dictates the amount of water that will go to tribal members and to non-Indians on the reservation. Non-Indian usage will be monitored by the state Department of Ecology
According to the state, about 22 percent of the reservation is owned by non-Indians. Their share of water is based on 120 acre-feet, out of 900-acre feet that will flow to the reservation.
The federal government is a party to the agreement. It must be approved by a federal judge.
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Lummi Peninsula water deal struck
(The Belligham Herald 11/3)
Relevant Links:
Lummi Nation - http://www.lummi-nsn.org
Lummi Nation reaches deal over water usage
Friday, November 3, 2006
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