Post by blackcrowheart on Oct 31, 2007 15:15:52 GMT -5
Yakama Nation reaches deal with utility district
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
The Yakama Nation of Washington has reached an agreement with a utility
district that would bring millions of dollars in payments to the tribe.
Under the deal, Yakama Power, the tribe's utility, will become a purchaser
for the Grant County Public Utility District. This would bring in between $2
million and $8 million a year for the tribe.
In exchange, the tribe won't pursue any damage claims against the utility,
which operates two dams on the Columbia River. The tribe has treaty rights to
fish on the river.
The settlement also calls for the tribe and the utility to cooperate on
other projects.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
The Yakama Nation of Washington has reached an agreement with a utility
district that would bring millions of dollars in payments to the tribe.
Under the deal, Yakama Power, the tribe's utility, will become a purchaser
for the Grant County Public Utility District. This would bring in between $2
million and $8 million a year for the tribe.
In exchange, the tribe won't pursue any damage claims against the utility,
which operates two dams on the Columbia River. The tribe has treaty rights to
fish on the river.
The settlement also calls for the tribe and the utility to cooperate on
other projects.