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Tule River Association outlines 5,800-acre‑foot reservation reservoir in settlement update to Tulare County Water Commission
Summary
The Tule River Association told the Tulare County Water Commission it supports a 5,800 acre‑foot reservoir to be built on Tule River Indian Tribe land under a 2007 settlement; funding would require congressional action and the association said any off‑reservation land purchases in proposed bills are beyond the settlement’s scope.
The Tule River Association told the Tulare County Water Commission on Oct. 31 that a long‑negotiated settlement with the Tule River Indian Tribe and the South Tule Independent Ditch Company envisions a roughly 5,800 acre‑foot reservoir to be constructed within the tribal reservation.
The update, delivered by Dave, identified in the meeting as the water master for the Tule River Association, said the agreement addressing the proposed reservoir was ratified and recorded in February 2007 and that the three parties agreed on operational terms for storage and beneficial use.
The settlement, Dave said, “is about a 5,800 acre foot reservoir that could be constructed and built and operated within the reservation area.” He added the project concept…
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