16 U.S.C. § 4309 — Savings provision

(a) Water. Nothing in this chapter authorizes a Federal, State, or local agency, an Indian tribe^*, or any other entity or individual to appropriate water. This chapter also does not affect the rights or jurisdiction of the United States, the States, Indian tribes, or other entities over the waters of a river or stream or over groundwater. It does not alter, amend, repeal, interpret, modify, or conflict with any interstate compact made by the States. And it does not alter or establish the respective rights of the States, the United States, Indian tribes, or any person concerning water or a water-related right. (b) Fish and wildlife. Nothing in this chapter affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the States concerning fish and wildlife.