Secretary Jewell, Deputy Secretary Connor to Celebrate Indian Water Rights Settlements
Published by the Department of the Interior
The total funding authorized for these settlements is close to $3 billion, an enormous commitment that improves the quality of life for tribal members on several Indian reservations. Funds will help bring critical infrastructure to provide safe drinking water and support economic development activities for tribes, including hydroelectric power, agriculture improvements and water marketing.
Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-deputy-secretary-connor-celebrate-indian-water-rights-settlements
