Ute Indian water compact
Journal Article
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· J. Energy Law Policy; (United States)
OSTI ID:6883394
A potential addition to the Law of the River, the Ute Indian Water Compact (approved by the Utah Legislature in 1980), attempts to resolve conflicts between the State of Utah and the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation regarding rights to surface and ground waters appurtenant to the reservation. This includes several tributaries of the Colorado River. The Utes base their claim on the reserved water rights doctrine of Winters v. United Staes. The author reviews the compacts and legislation allocating water resources, emphasizing throughout the article the implications of the compact for energy development. He concludes that although the Compact does not resolve all the issues surrounding Indian water rights and does not preclude litigation, the mode of negotiation and compromises allows both parties to develop their vital natural resources. 201 references.
- Research Organization:
- Boyden, Kennedy and Romney, Salt Lake City, Utah
- OSTI ID:
- 6883394
- Journal Information:
- J. Energy Law Policy; (United States), Journal Name: J. Energy Law Policy; (United States) Vol. 2:2; ISSN JELPE
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290400* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Energy Resources
AMERICAN INDIANS
CASE LAW
CONTRACTS
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
FEDERAL REGION VIII
HUMAN POPULATIONS
INDIAN RESERVATIONS
LAWS
LEGAL ASPECTS
LEGISLATION
MINORITY GROUPS
NORTH AMERICA
POPULATIONS
USA
UTAH
WATER RIGHTS
290400* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Energy Resources
AMERICAN INDIANS
CASE LAW
CONTRACTS
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
FEDERAL REGION VIII
HUMAN POPULATIONS
INDIAN RESERVATIONS
LAWS
LEGAL ASPECTS
LEGISLATION
MINORITY GROUPS
NORTH AMERICA
POPULATIONS
USA
UTAH
WATER RIGHTS