30.03.010 Water Management Purpose

(a) The purpose is to set forth the primary cultural, physical, hydrologic and engineering principles guiding the management of surface and ground water resources of the watershed. Such procedures and ceremonies are required to effectively manage, fully utilize and protect the water rights of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, and to maintain compliance with applicable laws.

(b) Management and administration of existing and proposed uses of water will be through a permit system, administered by the TWRC and the TWA's office. The permit system for water use is set forth in Chapter 30.04.

(c) Adopt BMP's, all Federal, State, Tribal, & Private agencies will comply.

(d) "Also to recognize topographical gravel, especially graveled surfaces, as a cleaning process for the water as it runs out of the hills and recharges the Shell Valley Aquifer"