![A male bison at the National Bison Range in Moiese. The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe recently ratified a water compact agreement which gives the tribe control of the Range. (Scott Shindledecker/Valley Press)](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2021/01/03/0106_loc_dil_bison_range_bison_t1170.jpg?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
A male bison at the National Bison Range in Moiese. The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe recently ratified a water compact agreement which gives the tribe control of the Range. (Scott Shindledecker/Valley Press)
January 6, 2021
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CSKT tribal leaders ratify water compact
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