The Ute Tribe announced Tuesday that a historic agreement has been reached between
the Tribe and the townsite of Myton regarding joint marketing of water in the Uinta
Basin. According to the press release dated May 22nd, the agreement provides that
Myton and the Tribe will jointly market water resources to energy developers in need of
water for oil and gas development activities on and near the Uintah and Ouray
Reservation. “This is the first agreement between the Tribe and Myton to provide for
joint economic development activities,” shares the release. “The Tribe views this
agreement as an indication what can be accomplished when local governments
collaborate with the Tribe and put their shared resources to use.” Together the pair will
actively market water to nearby energy developers in and around the reservation. Myton
Mayor Kathleen Cooper says Myton is excited to work with the Tribe and believes the
agreement will yield economic benefits for the city and improve the greater economy of
the region. Ute Business Committee Chairman Luke Duncan says the agreement
represents more than just a business opportunity. Rather “it shows that the Tribe and its
neighbors can foster constructive economic relationships as we look to the future of
resource development in the region.”
