(KNZA)--Kickapoo Tribal Officials are seeking support for the ratification of a water rights agreement that will help the tribe develop a reservoir on their reservation.
Kickapoo Tribal Chairman Lester Randall, Vice-Chairman Fred Thomas and Tribal Treasurer Russell Bradley met with the Brown County Commission Monday to request a letter of support for the introduction of a bill in Congress to ratify the agreement.
The tribe held a ceremony last September to mark the completion of the agreement that was negotiated by legal counsel for the tribe, the state and federal government.
The agreement, which quantifies the tribe’s water rights in the Delaware River Watershed, still must be ratified by Congress.
Tribal officials traveled to Washington D.C. two months ago to enlist the support of Senator Pat Robert and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins in sponsoring a bill to ratify the agreement.
Tribal officials say they are attempting to revive the Plum Creek reservoir project, but on a smaller scale.
Commission Chairman Steve Roberts says he would like to have County Attorney Kevin Hill review the agreement before the county makes a commitment to send a letter of support.
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