Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill approves a settlement agreement between the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and various entities, including the Coachella Valley Water District and the Desert Water Agency, regarding water rights in California. It authorizes the creation of a settlement trust fund, provides for funding, and addresses issues such as tribal water rights, groundwater management, and land transfers. The agreement aims to achieve a fair and final resolution of water claims and establish a framework for water distribution and management in the Indio Subbasin.
Key provisions
- Approves the settlement agreement between the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Coachella Valley Water District, and Desert Water Agency.
- Establishes an Agua Caliente Settlement Trust Fund to manage settlement funds.
- Authorizes the transfer of Federal land to the Agua Caliente Tribe.
- Ratifies the Memorandum of Cooperation regarding water management among the parties.
- Confirms the Agua Caliente Tribe’s water right and its priority over other claims.
- Addresses the imposition of the Riverside County Ad Valorem Property Tax on Possessory Interests.
- Provides for the allocation and distribution of water to Allottees.
- Authorizes the sale of Federal land to the Coachella Valley Water District.
Who is affected
- Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
- Coachella Valley Water District
- Desert Water Agency
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