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Baca sponsors legislation requesting water resources feasibility study for Soboba Band

Posted by: Maven on March 20, 2010 at 4:53 am

From the website of Congressman Joe Baca:

“Today, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation to direct the Secretary of the Army to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of carrying out a project to address the water resource development and management needs of the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Reservation. The legislation authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to appropriate $1.7 million to complete the feasibility study.

“Proper use and management of our water resources is becoming increasingly critical to the quality of life in the Inland Empire,” said Rep. Baca. “I am pleased to introduce this bipartisan legislation, which directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to carry out a long overdue feasibility study on the Soboba Reservation. Especially in these times of continued drought, protecting the water resources of our tribal communities is essential to their future growth and economic well-being.”

In 2008, Congress enacted the Soboba Settlement Act, which included funding for the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, to settle water-related claims against the United States. But before the Soboba community can begin construction on new water related structures and systems, they need a feasibility study to ensure the construction can be carried out safely and in a cost-effective manner. … “

Continue reading this press release from Congressman Joe Baca by clicking here.

March 20, 2010 · Filed Under Indian Water Rights, Southern California

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