Tribal Reps to Meet to Form Water Working Group

On Aug. 13 and 14, leaders and representatives from tribes around the country will meet in Billings, Mont., to discuss forming an “Indian Water Working Group.” The meeting, sponsored by the Indian Land Working Group, will provide a forum for tribes to discuss critical issues, including major issues surrounding federal Indian reserved water rights, tribal water code development and allottee water rights. For more information, email Wes Martel or Theresa Carmody. The meeting agenda and other details can be found at the ILWG’s Web site.