In January 1908, the Supreme Court ruled that when land is set aside for the use of Indian tribes, that reservation of land includes reserved water rights. The Winters Doctrine is now a fundamental principle of both federal Indian law and water law. In this detailed collection of essays, lawyers, historians, and tribal leaders explore its legacy.
In January 1908, the Supreme Court ruled that when land is set aside for the use of Indian tribes, that reservation of land includes reserved water ri...
The Columbia River Treaty, concluded in 1961 and ratified in 1964, split hydropower and flood control regulation of the river between Canada and the United States. Some of its provisions will expire in 2024, and either country must give ten years notice of any desired alteration or termination. "The Columbia River Treaty Revisited, " with contributions from historians, geographers, environmental scientists, and other experts, is intended to facilitate conversation about the impending expiration. It allows the reader, through the close inspection of the Columbia River Basin, to better...
The Columbia River Treaty, concluded in 1961 and ratified in 1964, split hydropower and flood control regulation of the river between Canada and the U...
