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Mike Simpson: “The intent of CIEDRA is that there shall be no establishment of any federal water rights for these wilderness areas now…”

On the recordJune 15, 2010
The intent of CIEDRA is that there shall be no establishment of any federal water rights for these wilderness areas now and in the future.
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Mike Simpson
Republican · Idaho

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Mike Simpson emphasizes that CIEDRA prohibits federal water rights in wilderness areas.

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