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Indians and Seneca Nation Lands in Flood Control Plan
Legislative notes discuss Public Law 785 and Public Law 690 authorizing New York court jurisdiction over Indian civil actions and Seneca leasing of lands in the Allegany and Cattaraugus reservations. It outlines the Kinzua dam context, Federal power to acquire land for public use, fair compensation, and ongoing negotiations with the Seneca Nation for a flowage easement with reservoir impacts and rights preserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
New York
Cattaraugus, Allegany
Oil Springs
Congressional Service
Kinzua Dam
Corps of Army Engineers
Pittsburgh
Indian Bureau
Allegheny River
Col
H. E. Sprague
Salamanca
Congress
United States
Public Lands Committee
Allegany Reservation
Pennsylvania and Erie Railroad
Corps of Engineers