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Congresswoman Bono Mack introduces water settlement legislation

Posted by: Maven on December 14, 2009 at 6:15 am

From the website of Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack:

“Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today introduced legislation to resolve an ongoing lawsuit over water resources in Riverside County and ratify a comprehensive agreement between the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians and the United States and California water districts, including Rancho California Water District (RCWD) and Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD). The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act (H.R. 4285) is broadly supported by local leaders and residents.

“This bill is the direct result of many years of hard work and time invested by the Tribe, our local water districts, and local leaders to reach an agreement on critical water resources,” said Bono Mack. “I praise their collaborative efforts and am proud to offer this legislation that will bring needed relief to the Tribe and local residents.

“Given the water shortage challenges in the California’s Central Valley and recent drought designations in Riverside County, we cannot ignore how important water is to a community. This legislation will bring an end to decades of litigation and uncertainty on water rights issues in the community. I am pleased that this bill will help compliment the planning already underway to improve our water supply and recycling efforts to meet our region’s current and future water needs,” said Bono Mack. … “

Continue reading at Congressman Bono Mack’s website by clicking here.

December 14, 2009 · Filed Under Indian Water Rights

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