Interior opposes tribal water project

THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2002

The Department of Interior is opposing a $250 million water project on the Rocky Boy's Reservation in Montana.

John Keys, commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, testified before a House Resources subcommittee on Wednesday against a bill to authorize the project. He said it was premature and costly.

Rep. Danny Rehberg (R-Mont.) introduced the measure. He said the reservation water is the worst around.

Get the Story:
White House opposes tribal water plan (AP 4/25)

Get the Bill:
To require the Secretary of the Interior to construct the Rocky Boy's/North Central Montana Regional Water System in the State of Montana (H.R.1946)

Relevant Documents:
Written Hearing Testimony (4/24) (currently inactive)