The Blackfeet Tribal Business Council has taken action to approve the amendments to the Blackfeet Water Code (Resolution 211-2021) as a part of the tribal obligation to implement the provisions of the Blackfeet Water Settlement Agreement.
The public was given 30 days commencing on March 10, 2021 through April 10, 2021 to provide comments to the Blackfeet Water Code.
The Blackfeet Tribe has compiled and reviewed comments that have been submitted. Within 30 days (May 10, 2021) the Blackfeet Tribe provides the following responses to the comments; and amendments to the Blackfeet Water Code will be made accordingly.
The Blackfeet Water Department will provide public informational sessions to address the Blackfeet Water Code implementation at a future date.
The Blackfeet Water Code and authorizing Tribal Resolution Res (212-2021) can be found on the Blackfeet Tribal Water Departmental Website: https://blackfeetnation.com/watercompact/resources/
A hard copy of the Blackfeet Water Code is available from the Blackfeet Tribal Legal Department.
These pages are part of an overall effort to get more information into the hands of tribal members about the water compact and settlement act. We hope you will read and share this information, ask questions, and be part of the process.
A timeline that highlights the major events and milestones leading up to the current compact.
Answers to the most common questions about the water compact and settlement act.
A map of the six watersheds on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation from which the tribe draws its water rights.
Additional information about the water compact, including copies of the compact, the federal bill approving the compact and other resources.
