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Welcome to the San Luis Rey Indian Water Authority
The oldest Indian Water Authority in the United States
A Federally Charted Government Agency

Proudly Serving
La Jolla · Pala · Pauma · Rincon · San Pasqual

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Our History

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    Welcome to the San Luis Rey Indian Water Authority
    The oldest Indian Water Authority in the United States
    A Federally Charted Government Agency

    Proudly Serving
    La Jolla · Pala · Pauma · Rincon · San Pasqual

    Contact Us Our History

The San Luis Rey Indian Water Authority, a federally charted government agency, was created by the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians, Pala Band of Mission Indians, Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians, Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians and San Pasqual Bands of Mission Indians and ratified in the San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, Public Law 100-675 (1988). Operating under the Settlement Act, the agency's mission is to ensure that the Indian Bands have a say in the San Luis Rey River Basin's water use and supply.

Mission Statement

The San Luis Rey Indian Water Authority is a sovereign tribal entity, created by the La Jolla, Pala, Pauma, Rincon and San Pasqual Bands to preserve and enrich the quality of life of their people.

The Authority unifies us to protect, develop and manage the resources provided under the San Luis Rey Indian Water Settlement.

The advancement and accomplishments of present and future generations will be the measure of our success.

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phone: +1 (760) 742-1903
support@slriwa.org
San Luis Rey Indian Water Authority
PO Box 428
Pauma Valley, CA 92061