Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025: Settles water rights claims for the Zuni Tribe in New Mexico, protects the Zuni Salt Lake, and.
The Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 aims to settle water rights claims for the Zuni Indian Tribe in the Zuni River Stream System in New Mexico. It authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to execute a settlement agreement, confirming the Tribe's water rights and providing financial compensation. The Act also withdraws certain federal land from public land laws and mining laws to protect the Zuni Salt Lake and Sanctuary. It establishes a trust fund for water infrastructure projects, including domestic, municipal, and irrigation systems.
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