Tribes throughout the state were excluded and not recognized. Clear Lake has problems and needs to be addressed. One of the reasons for the exclusion of tribes, was that tribes were not considered stakeholders. He went on to explain that they have not put any money into the project, therefore, do not hold the same status as others involved to date. When endangered species are endangered the pumps shut down, which equates problems.
Tribes have the right to participate to whatever extent they care to.
Tribes noted there is the possibility an injunction may need to be filed in order to put the project on hold, until governance and participation issues can be resolved. Tribal leaders and representatives began to formulate a strategy to address the concerns of the tribes. There being no further matters up for discussion the meeting was closed.