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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4763 41B 133628-00 PRELIMINARY DECREE BEAVERHEAD RIVER BASIN 41B ABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM IMPORTANT NOTICE YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOUR WATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TO EACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES ARE AUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATION RULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT. OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." Version: Status: ROGER E COX STUART W COX PO BOX 502 PO BOX 508 POLARIS, MT 59746 0502 POLARIS, MT 59746 41B 133628-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIM Water Right Number: 1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHT ACTIVE JUNE 1, 1961 USE DOMESTIC 8.00 GPM 0.50 1.00 AC-FT Households: 1 Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Acres ID 27 0.50 4S 12W BEAVERHEAD SWSWSW 1 BEAVERHEAD 1 27 12W 4S SWSWSW DEVELOPED SPRING Diversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Owners: Priority Date: Type of Historical Right: Purpose(use): Flow Rate: Volume: Maximum Acres: *Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Place of Use: Period of Use: SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF WELLMAN CREEK *Source Name: GROUNDWATER Source Type: ALSO KNOWN AS WMC LODE SPRING JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 Page 1 of 2

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41B 133628-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

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ROGER E COX

STUART W COX

PO BOX 502

PO BOX 508

POLARIS, MT 59746 0502

POLARIS, MT 59746

41B 133628-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 1, 1961

USE

DOMESTIC8.00 GPM

0.50

1.00 AC-FT

Households: 1

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

27 0.50 4S 12W BEAVERHEADSWSWSW1

BEAVERHEAD1 27 12W4SSWSWSW

DEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF WELLMAN CREEK*Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS WMC LODE SPRING

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

Total: 0.50

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 133629-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

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SHIRLEY J REYNOLDS

THOMAS J REYNOLDS

1275A MT HIGHWAY 91 S

1275A MT HIGHWAY 91 S

DILLON, MT 59725 7381

DILLON, MT 59725 7381

41B 133629-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 1, 1866

DECREED

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

BEAVERHEAD1 25 9W7SNESESW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

25 7S 9W BEAVERHEADNESESW1

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE FILED ON THE SAME FORMERLYDECREED WATER RIGHT. THE SUM OF THE CLAIMED FLOW RATES EXCEEDS THE 125 MINER'SINCHES DECREED IN CASE NO. 711 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY. 41B 88228-00, 41B 88694-00, 41B88703-00, 41B 88833-00, 41B 93260-00, 41B 133629-00, 41B 133630-00.THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. CASE NO. 711 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY, DOESNOT SPECIFY A MONTH AND DAY . THE CLAIMS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT HAVECLAIMED VARYING PRIORITY DATES. 41B, 88228-00, 41B 88694-00, 41B 88703-00, 41B 93260-00, 41B88833-00, 41B 133630-00, 41B 133629-00.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

133629-00 133630-00

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41B 133630-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

SHIRLEY J REYNOLDS

THOMAS J REYNOLDS

1275A MT HIGHWAY 91 S

1275A MT HIGHWAY 91 S

DILLON, MT 59725 7381

DILLON, MT 59725 7381

41B 133630-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 1, 1866

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

125.66 GPM

10.50

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 25 9W7SSESESW

PUMPDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 31

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2536

9.50 1.00

7S7S

9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SESWNENENW

12

Total: 10.50

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE FILED ON THE SAME FORMERLYDECREED WATER RIGHT. THE SUM OF THE CLAIMED FLOW RATES EXCEEDS THE 125 MINER'SINCHES DECREED IN CASE NO. 711 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY. 41B 88228-00, 41B 88694-00, 41B88703-00, 41B 88833-00, 41B 93260-00, 41B 133629-00, 41B 133630-00.THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. CASE NO. 711 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY, DOESNOT SPECIFY A MONTH AND DAY . THE CLAIMS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT HAVECLAIMED VARYING PRIORITY DATES. 41B, 88228-00, 41B 88694-00, 41B 88703-00, 41B 93260-00, 41B88833-00, 41B 133630-00, 41B 133629-00.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

133629-00 133630-00

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41B 135735-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 135735-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 15, 1900

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 5S 12W BEAVERHEADSWSESW1

BEAVERHEAD1 16 12W5SSWSESW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF LAKE CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 135736-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 135736-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 15, 1900

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 5S 12W BEAVERHEADSESWNE1

BEAVERHEAD1 16 12W5SSESWNE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF WHITE CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 135737-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 135737-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 15, 1900

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 5S 12W BEAVERHEADNENESE1

BEAVERHEAD1 16 12W5SNENESE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF LAKE CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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41B 135737-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4775

41B 135738-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 135738-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 15, 1900

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 5S 12W BEAVERHEADSWNWSE1

BEAVERHEAD1 16 12W5SSWNWSE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF GRASSHOPPER CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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41B 135738-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4777

41B 135740-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 135740-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 15, 1900

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 5S 12W BEAVERHEADSENWSW1

BEAVERHEAD1 16 12W5SSENWSW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF GRASSHOPPER CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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41B 135740-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4779

41B 136951-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 136951-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 8, 1920

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

13 9S 10W BEAVERHEADNWSW1

BEAVERHEAD1 13 10W9SNWSW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

HENNEBERRY GULCH Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4781

41B 136955-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 136955-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 9, 1915

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

36 8S 9W BEAVERHEADW21

BEAVERHEAD1 36 9W8SW2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SMALL HORN CANYON Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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41B 136955-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4783

41B 136959-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 136959-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 26, 1911

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

32 10S 6W BEAVERHEADNENE1

BEAVERHEAD1 32 6W10SNENE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4784

41B 136959-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4785

41B 136960-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 136960-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JULY 12, 1912

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

36 5S 13W BEAVERHEADN21

BEAVERHEAD1 36 13W5SN2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

JAGER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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41B 136960-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4787

41B 136972-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 136972-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

FEBRUARY 28, 1932

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

22 12S 6W BEAVERHEADNENE1

BEAVERHEAD1 22 6W12SNENE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK, WEST FORK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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41B 136972-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4789

41B 137010-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137010-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

FEBRUARY 28, 1964

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

29 10S 6W BEAVERHEADNWSW1

BEAVERHEAD1 29 6W10SNWSW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 137010-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4791

41B 137012-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137012-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

SEPTEMBER 7, 1910

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

34 8S 9W BEAVERHEADE21

BEAVERHEAD1 34 9W8SE2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

MASS CANYON Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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41B 137012-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4793

41B 137013-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137013-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JANUARY 22, 1916

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

36 8S 10W BEAVERHEADSW1

BEAVERHEAD1 36 10W8SSW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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41B 137013-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4795

41B 137014-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137014-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 8, 1920

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

23 9S 10W BEAVERHEADNENW1

BEAVERHEAD1 23 10W9SNENW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

ASHBAUGH CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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41B 137014-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4797

41B 137061-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137061-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 11, 1914

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

12 7S 13W BEAVERHEADSW1

BEAVERHEAD1 12 13W7SSW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SWAMP CREEK, LEFT FORK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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41B 137061-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137063-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137063-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 19, 1916

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

36 12S 6W BEAVERHEAD1

BEAVERHEAD1 36 6W12S

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK, WEST FORK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137067-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137067-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 14, 1919

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

14 8S 13W BEAVERHEADNESE1

BEAVERHEAD1 14 13W8SNESE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

RESERVOIR CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

THE PLACE OF USE IS TRANSITORY ALONG RESERVOIR CREEK IN NESESECTION 14.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4803

41B 137068-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137068-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 14, 1919

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

13

13

13W

13W

8S

8S

NE

SENWLIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

RESERVOIR CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

131313

8S8S8S

13W13W13W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

NESENWN2SW

123

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD3 13 13W8SN2SW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 137070-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137070-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 29, 1910

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 7S 12W BEAVERHEADSW1

BEAVERHEAD1 16 12W7SSW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF GRASSHOPPER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4807

41B 137078-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137078-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MARCH 21, 1912

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 5S 12W BEAVERHEADNW1

BEAVERHEAD1 16 12W5SNW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF WHITE CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4809

41B 137100-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137100-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

NOVEMBER 16, 1915

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 8S 7W BEAVERHEADW21

BEAVERHEAD1 16 7W8SW2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

HOFFMAN GULCH Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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41B 137100-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4811

41B 137119-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137119-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 1, 1915

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 11S 6W BEAVERHEADE21

BEAVERHEAD1 16 6W11SE2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK, MIDDLE FORK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137120-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137120-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JANUARY 1, 1913

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

36 11S 6W BEAVERHEADW21

BEAVERHEAD1 36 6W11SW2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK, MIDDLE FORK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137121-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137121-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 25, 1926

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

21 11S 6W BEAVERHEADN2SE1

BEAVERHEAD1 21 6W11SN2SE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK, WEST FORK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4817

41B 137122-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137122-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 9, 1915

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 10S 5W BEAVERHEADSWSW1

BEAVERHEAD1 16 5W10SSWSW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

ROCK CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4819

41B 137123-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137123-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JANUARY 18, 1922

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

23 9S 7W BEAVERHEADSESW1

BEAVERHEAD1 23 7W9SSESW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

MOOSE CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4821

41B 137124-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137124-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 6, 1913

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

22 9S 7W BEAVERHEADNW1

BEAVERHEAD1 22 7W9SNW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

ELK GULCH Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4823

41B 137125-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137125-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 6, 1913

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

21

21

7W

7W

9S

9S

NE

SELIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

ELK GULCH*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2121

9S9S

7W7W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

NESE

12

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4825

41B 137126-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137126-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 17, 1914

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

19 10S 6W BEAVERHEADNE1

BEAVERHEAD1 19 6W10SNE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4827

41B 137132-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137132-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 23, 1911

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 6S 13W BEAVERHEADSE1

BEAVERHEAD1 16 13W6SSE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

ABRAMS CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4829

41B 137133-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137133-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 23, 1911

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 6S 13W BEAVERHEADSW1

BEAVERHEAD1 16 13W6SSW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

AMES CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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41B 137133-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4831

41B 137138-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137138-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

FEBRUARY 28, 1932

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

10 11S 6W BEAVERHEADN2N21

BEAVERHEAD1 10 6W11SN2N2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK, EAST FORK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 05/14/2009: POINT OFDIVERSION, PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4833

41B 137139-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137139-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

FEBRUARY 18, 1912

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

33 10S 6W BEAVERHEADW2NW1

BEAVERHEAD1 33 6W10SW2NW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 137139-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4835

41B 137140-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137140-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 26, 1911

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

31 10S 6W BEAVERHEADSWSW1

BEAVERHEAD1 31 6W10SSWSW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

PRICE CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137141-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137141-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 26, 1911

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

29 10S 6W BEAVERHEADE21

BEAVERHEAD1 29 6W10SE2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137142-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137142-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 26, 1911

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

28 10S 6W BEAVERHEAD1

BEAVERHEAD1 28 6W10S

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE PLACE OF USE LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION COULD NOT BE REFINED FROM INFORMATION INTHE CLAIM FILE.THE POINT OF DIVERSION LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION COULD NOT BE REFINED FROMINFORMATION IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4841

41B 137150-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137150-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 23, 1914

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

34 5S 9W BEAVERHEADN21

BEAVERHEAD1 34 9W5SN2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF CAVE GULCH*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137152-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137152-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 14, 1919

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

18 8S 12W BEAVERHEADNWNW1

BEAVERHEAD1 18 12W8SNWNW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

RESERVOIR CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137153-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137153-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 20, 1913

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 8S 12W BEAVERHEADS21

BEAVERHEAD1 16 12W8SS2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SAGEBRUSH CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137160-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137160-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

FEBRUARY 28, 1960

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

22

22

6W

6W

11S

11S

SWSE

SESWLIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK, WEST FORK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2222

11S11S

6W6W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWSESESW

12

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 137163-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137163-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

FEBRUARY 28, 1932

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

26 12S 6W BEAVERHEADSW1

BEAVERHEAD1 26 6W12SSW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK, WEST FORK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137164-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137164-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

FEBRUARY 28, 1934

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

27 12S 6W BEAVERHEADSE1

BEAVERHEAD1 27 6W12SSE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK, WEST FORK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137165-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137165-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 4, 1913

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

16

16

7W

7W

7S

7S

SE

W2LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

HOFFMAN CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1616

7S7S

7W7W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SEW2

12

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4855

41B 137172-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137172-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 23, 1914

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

26 5S 9W BEAVERHEADE21

BEAVERHEAD1 26 9W5SE2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF CAVE GULCH*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137173-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137173-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 23, 1914

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

25 5S 9W BEAVERHEADE21

BEAVERHEAD1 25 9W5SE2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BLACK SLOUGH*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4859

41B 137174-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137174-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 23, 1914

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

24 5S 9W BEAVERHEADS21

BEAVERHEAD1 24 9W5SS2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BLACK SLOUGH*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137176-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137176-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 19, 1913

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

4 5S 12W BEAVERHEADNE1

BEAVERHEAD1 4 12W5SNE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

DINGLEY CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137177-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137177-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 19, 1913

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

9 5S 12W BEAVERHEADSE1

BEAVERHEAD1 9 12W5SSE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

WHITE CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4865

41B 137178-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137178-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 19, 1913

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

4 5S 12W BEAVERHEADSE1

BEAVERHEAD1 4 12W5SSE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

CLARK CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4867

41B 137179-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137179-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 6, 1913

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

25 5S 13W BEAVERHEADSW1

BEAVERHEAD1 25 13W5SSW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

TWIN CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4869

41B 137180-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137180-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 6, 1913

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

24 5S 13W BEAVERHEADE21

BEAVERHEAD1 24 13W5SE2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

NEAGLE CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4871

41B 137181-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137181-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 6, 1913

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

35 5S 13W BEAVERHEADSW1

BEAVERHEAD1 35 13W5SSW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

POLE CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 137181-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137182-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137182-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

NOVEMBER 20, 1910

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

36 6S 12W BEAVERHEADSW1

BEAVERHEAD1 36 12W6SSW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF DYCE CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137196-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137196-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 23, 1921

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

6 11S 6W BEAVERHEADE2SE1

BEAVERHEAD1 6 6W11SE2SE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

RED CANYON Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137206-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137206-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 29, 1910

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 7S 12W BEAVERHEADN2NE1

BEAVERHEAD1 16 12W7SN2NE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

GRASSHOPPER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137245-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137245-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 28, 1916

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 6S 6W MADISONS21

MADISON1 16 6W6SS2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

TROUT CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137247-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137247-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 1, 1912

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

36 4S 7W MADISONSE1

MADISON1 36 7W4SSE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 137248-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 137248-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 1, 1912

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 4S 6W MADISONW21

MADISON1 16 6W4SW2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 137248-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41D 138092-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41D ) AND USES IT IN THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41D ) AND THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BEFILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACEOF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

SRI RIVER HOLDINGS LLC C/O GEORGE TRISCHMAN

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 PO BOX 447

41D 138092-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JANUARY 1, 1914

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

12.69 CFS

335.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BIG HOLE RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41D 138092-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

33333334

200.00 15.00 10.00

110.00

3S3S3S3S

6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

E2W2SENWN2NESW

W2

1234

Total: 335.00

AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE POINT OF DIVERSION OF A PORTION ( 1,295 GPM UP TO 700 ACRE-FEET) COMPLETED 12/29/1982. FILE REFLECTS RIGHT AS IT EXISTED PRIOR TO JULY 1973.APPROVED CHANGES WILL BE UPDATED IN THE CENTRALIZED RECORDS SYSTEM AFTER FINALDECREE. SEE AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE NO. 138092-00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

MADISON1 11 7W4SNWSESW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 10 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER RELEASED FROM BIG HOLE RIVER USES BEAVERHEAD RIVER AS ANATURAL CARRIER TO CONVEY WATER TO THE PLACE OF USE.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: BIG HOLE COOPERATIVE DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

103741-00 138092-00 195091-00 195092-00 195093-00

MAY 10 TO OCTOBER 15

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 142916-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

LARRY H IAGER

LINDA L SCHELLER

MARVIN L STEWART

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

PO BOX 1320

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

DILLON, MT 59725 1320

41B 142916-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 17, 1972

FILED

STOCK100.00 GPM

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF RATTLESNAKE CREEK Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS JONES SPRING

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41B 142916-00

10.001.957.80

13.00Dam Height: Depth: Surface Area: Capacity:

9W28 7SSESESW BEAVERHEAD

ONSTREAM

FEETFEETACRESACRE-FEET

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

THE CAPACITY, DAM HEIGHT, AND SURFACE AREA HAVE BEEN ESTIMATED BYDNRC.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2833

7S7S

9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SESESWNE

12

THE CLAIMED FLOW RATE EXCEEDS THE 35 GPM GUIDELINE FOR THIS PURPOSE AND CANNOTBE CONFIRMED DUE TO LACK OF DATA.THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A FILED APPROPRIATION ONRATTLESNAKE CREEK WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 2456 BEAVERHEADCOUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD1 28 9W7SSESESW

DEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Reservoir:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

DIVERSION # 1Diversion to Reservoir:

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41B 142916-00

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 142917-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HRL INC

LARRY H IAGER

LINDA L SCHELLER

19200 MT HIGHWAY 278

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

DILLON, MT 59725 9768

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

41B 142917-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 5, 1956

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF RATTLESNAKE CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS JOHN SCHONENBERGER SPRING

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

303132

7S7S7S

9W9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SENE

SWSWNW

123

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD1 30 9W7SNENENE

DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 142918-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HRL INC

LARRY H IAGER

LINDA L SCHELLER

19200 MT HIGHWAY 278

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

DILLON, MT 59725 9768

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

41B 142918-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 1, 1877

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

RATTLESNAKE CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 142918-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

293032

7S7S7S

9W9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

S2SWSWSEN2

123

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A USE RIGHT ONRATTLESNAKE CREEK WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 2456 BEAVERHEADCOUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

3

4

29

30

30

32

9W

9W

9W

9W

7S

7S

7S

7S

S2SWSW

SE

NWNESE

N2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

HEADGATE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: JOHNSON DITCH NO. 1

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 142919-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

LARRY H IAGER

LINDA L SCHELLER

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

41B 142919-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 1, 1898

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

3.75 CFS

186.00

368.00 AC-FT

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 28 9W7SSESESW

DEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF RATTLESNAKE CREEK Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS JONES SPRING

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41B 142919-00

10.001.957.80

13.00Dam Height: Depth: Surface Area: Capacity:

9W28 7SSESESW BEAVERHEAD

ONSTREAM

FEETFEETACRESACRE-FEET

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

THE CAPACITY, DAM HEIGHT, AND SURFACE AREA HAVE BEEN ESTIMATED BYDNRC.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

3232

138.50 47.50

7S7S

9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

NENW

12

Total: 186.00

FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). CXM-6FF-97 , DATED 08/18/1965 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 0.00ACRES IRRIGATED.THE CLAIMED VOLUME APPEARS TO BE EXCESSIVE FOR THE CLAIMED PURPOSE. THE CLAIMEDVOLUME EQUALS 43.29 TIMES THE CAPACITY OF THE RESERVOIR.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

*Reservoir:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

142919-00 142920-00 142921-00 142922-00 142923-00 142924-00

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31

DIVERSION # 1Diversion to Reservoir:

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41B 142919-00

Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 142920-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

LARRY H IAGER

LINDA L SCHELLER

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

41B 142920-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 1, 1877

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

1.25 CFS

140.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 32 9W7SNENWNW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: JOHNSON-MOUNTAIN DITCH NO. 2

RATTLESNAKE CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

3232

138.50 1.50

7S7S

9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

NENW

12

Total: 140.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

142919-00 142920-00 142921-00 142922-00 142923-00 142924-00

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41B 142921-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

DEAN A OVITT

DEBBY L HURSH

LARRY H IAGER

LINDA L SCHELLER

MARY C OVITT

TERY A HURSH

PO BOX 819

3485 MT HWY 278

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

3255 MT HWY 278

3485 MT HWY 278

DILLON, MT 59725 0819

DILLON, MT 59725 9783

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

DILLON, MT 59725 9784

DILLON, MT 59725 9783

41B 142921-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 1, 1877

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

2.50 CFS

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

*Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

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41B 142921-00

166.00

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2932

1.00 165.00

7S7S

9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWN2

12

Total: 166.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD1 30 9W7SNWNESE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: JOHNSON DITCH NO. 1

RATTLESNAKE CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE ASSOCIATED WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS SHARE THE SAME PLACE OF USE.

142919-00 142920-00 142921-00 142922-00 142923-00 142924-00

142921-00 142922-00 142923-00 142924-00 25171-00

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 142922-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

LARRY H IAGER

LINDA L SCHELLER

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

41B 142922-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 27, 1911

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

2.50 CFS

466.00

66.60 AC-FT

THIS VOLUME WAS PREVIOUSLY DECREED IN CASE NO. 2456 , BEAVERHEADCOUNTY.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

BEAVERHEAD1 10 11W6SSESWNW

DAMDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

RATTLESNAKE CREEK (KELLEY RESERVOIR)*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 142922-00

21.0044.00

850.00

26.00Dam Height: Depth: Surface Area: Capacity:

11W10 6SSESWNW BEAVERHEAD

ONSTREAM Reservoir Name: KELLEY RESERVOIR

FEETFEETACRESACRE-FEET

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

THE DEPTH AND SURFACE AREA HAVE BEEN ESTIMATED BY DNRC.SEE THE RESERVOIR WORKSHEET IN THE CLAIM FILE FOR ADDITIONALRESERVOIR DATA.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

293233

1.00 305.00 160.00

7S7S7S

9W9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWN2

NW

123

Total: 466.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 06/22/2000: PLACE OF USEAND MAXIMUM ACRES.

CASE NO. 2456 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY, DOES NOT SPECIFY A FLOW RATE; CLAIMED FLOWRATE RETAINED.USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 879-20 , DATED 09/18/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 411.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). CXM-3FF-75, CXM-6FF-97 , DATED 08/01/1965, 08/18/1965 , APPEARSTO INDICATE 402.00 ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

WATER RELEASED FROM KELLEY RESERVOIR USES RATTLESNAKE CREEK ASA NATURAL CARRIER TO CONVEY WATER TO A SECONDARY POINT OFDIVERSION IN THE NWNESE SEC 30 TWP 7S RGE 9W BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

WATER RELEASED FROM KELLEY RESEVOIR USES RATTLESNAKE CREEK AS ANATURAL CARRIER TO CONVEY WATER TO A SECONDARY POINT OFDIVERSION IN THE NENWNW SEC 32 TWP 7S RGE 9W BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

Reservoir:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE ASSOCIATED WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS SHARE THE SAME PLACE OF USE.

142919-00 142920-00 142921-00 142922-00 142923-00 142924-00

142921-00 142922-00 142923-00 142924-00 25171-00

JULY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

DIVERSION # 1Diversion to Reservoir:

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A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 142923-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

LARRY H IAGER

LINDA L SCHELLER

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

41B 142923-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

SEPTEMBER 15, 1904

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

3.75 CFS

306.00

100.70 AC-FT

THIS VOLUME WAS PREVIOUSLY DECREED IN CASE NO. 2456 , BEAVERHEADCOUNTY.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 29 11W5SNWSENE

DAMDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER RELEASED FROM ESTLER USES RATTLESNAKE CREEK AS A NATURALCARRIER TO CONVEY WATER TO A SECONDARY POINT OF DIVERSION IN THENENWNW SEC 32 TWP 7S RGE 9W BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

ESTLER CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 142923-00

47.00577.00

31.00Dam Height: Surface Area: Capacity:

11W29 5SNWSENE BEAVERHEAD

ONSTREAM Reservoir Name: ESTLER LAKE

FEETACRESACRE-FEET

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

SEE CLAIM # 41B 103141-00 FOR RESERVOIR INFORMATION PROVIDED BYTHE DNRC.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2932

1.00 305.00

7S7S

9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWN2

12

Total: 306.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 09/15/2004: PERIOD OFDIVERSION AND VOLUME.

CASE NO. 2456 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY, DOES NOT SPECIFY A FLOW RATE; CLAIMED FLOWRATE RETAINED.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

Reservoir:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE ASSOCIATED WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS SHARE THE SAME PLACE OF USE.

142919-00 142920-00 142921-00 142922-00 142923-00 142924-00

142921-00 142922-00 142923-00 142924-00 25171-00

JULY 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

DIVERSION # 1Diversion to Reservoir:

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Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 142924-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

LARRY H IAGER

LINDA L SCHELLER

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

2825 MT HIGHWAY 278

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

DILLON, MT 59725 9672

41B 142924-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JULY 20, 1887

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

3.73 CFS

166.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 30 9W7SNWNESE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: JOHNSON DITCH NO. 1

RATTLESNAKE CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

293232

1.00 17.00

148.00

7S7S7S

9W9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

S2SWNE

NW

123

Total: 166.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE FILED ON THE SAME FORMERLYDECREED WATER RIGHT. THE SUM OF THE CLAIMED FLOW RATES EXCEEDS THE 150 MINER'SINCHES DECREED IN CASE NO. 2456 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY. 41B 142924-00, 41B 142925-00, 41B142926-00.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE ASSOCIATED WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS SHARE THE SAME PLACE OF USE.

142919-00 142920-00 142921-00 142922-00 142923-00 142924-00

142921-00 142922-00 142923-00 142924-00 25171-00

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41B 142925-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

DEAN A OVITT

DEBBY L HURSH

MARY C OVITT

TERY A HURSH

PO BOX 819

3485 MT HWY 278

3255 MT HWY 278

3485 MT HWY 278

DILLON, MT 59725 0819

DILLON, MT 59725 9783

DILLON, MT 59725 9784

DILLON, MT 59725 9783

41B 142925-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JULY 20, 1887

DECREED

FISH AND WILDLIFE56.00 GPM

44.00 AC-FT

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

BEAVERHEAD1 30 9W7SSESESE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion:

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

RATTLESNAKE CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 142925-00

1.506.30

22.00Dam Height: Surface Area: Capacity:

9W29 7SSWSESW BEAVERHEAD

OFFSTREAM

FEETACRESACRE-FEET

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

29 7S 9W BEAVERHEADSWSESW1

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE FILED ON THE SAME FORMERLYDECREED WATER RIGHT. THE SUM OF THE CLAIMED FLOW RATES EXCEEDS THE 150 MINER'SINCHES DECREED IN CASE NO. 2456 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY. 41B 142924-00, 41B 142925-00, 41B142926-00.THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT APPEAR TO BE REDUNDANT FILINGS. IT APPEARS ONLY ONE WATER RIGHT IS INVOLVED. 41B 142925-00, 41B 23071-00.THE CAPACITY OF THE DIVERSION AND CONVEYANCE SYSTEM CANNOT BE DETERMINED ANDTHE FLOW RATE REMAINS AS ORIGINALLY CLAIMED. THE CLAIMED FLOW RATE CAN BECONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION. IF NO OBJECTIONS ARE FILED TO THIS CLAIM THE FLOWRATE WILL BE DECREED AS CLAIMED, AND THIS REMARK WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CLAIM.THE PERIOD OF DIVERSION FROM THE SOURCE INTO STORAGE CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED.IT APPEARS POINT OF DIVERSION NO. 1 MAY BE INCORRECT. THE EXISTENCE OF A DIVERSIONFACILITY AND CONVEYANCE DITCH CANNOT BE CONFIRMED FROM AVAILABLE DATA.THE WATER COURT WILL HOLD A HEARING ON THIS CLAIM TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITYSUBJECT TO SECTION 85-2-248, MCA, AND MATTER OF THE ADJUDICATION OF EXISTING RIGHTSIN BASIN 41I, 2002 MT 216, 311 MONT. 327, 55 P.3D 396. A HEARING MAY ALSO BE HELD ON THISCLAIM IF A VALID OBJECTION IS FILED UNDER SECTION 85-2-233, MCA, OR THE WATER COURTCALLS THE CLAIM IN ON ITS OWN MOTION UNDER RULE 8, W.R.ADJ.R.CLAIMED VOLUME EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF RESERVOIR PLUS EVAPORATIVE LOSSES. THECLAIMED VOLUME CAN BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION. IF NO OBJECTIONS ARE FILEDTO THIS CLAIM THE VOLUME WILL BE DECREED AS CLAIMED, AND THIS REMARK WILL BEREMOVED FROM THE CLAIM.THE CLAIMED VOLUME EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM FEASIBLE VOLUME. BASED ON THE FLOW RATEAND PERIOD OF USE, THE MAXIMUM VOLUME POSSIBLE IS 45.54 ACRE-FEET PER YEAR.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

*Reservoir:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE ASSOCIATED WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS SHARE THE SAME PLACE OF USE AND POINT OF DIVERSION.

142925-00 142926-00 23071-00

NOVEMBER 1 TO APRIL 30

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A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 142926-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

DEAN A OVITT

DEBBY L HURSH

MARY C OVITT

TERY A HURSH

PO BOX 819

3485 MT HWY 278

3255 MT HWY 278

3485 MT HWY 278

DILLON, MT 59725 0819

DILLON, MT 59725 9783

DILLON, MT 59725 9784

DILLON, MT 59725 9783

41B 142926-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JULY 20, 1887

DECREED

FISH AND WILDLIFE10.00 GPM

7.95 AC-FT

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

BEAVERHEAD1 30 9W7SSESESE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion:

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

RATTLESNAKE CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 142926-00

1.506.30

22.00Dam Height: Surface Area: Capacity:

9W29 7SSWSESW BEAVERHEAD

OFFSTREAM

FEETACRESACRE-FEET

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

29 7S 9W BEAVERHEADSWSESW1

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE FILED ON THE SAME FORMERLYDECREED WATER RIGHT. THE SUM OF THE CLAIMED FLOW RATES EXCEEDS THE 150 MINER'SINCHES DECREED IN CASE NO. 2456 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY. 41B 142924-00, 41B 142925-00, 41B142926-00.THE CAPACITY OF THE DIVERSION AND CONVEYANCE SYSTEM CANNOT BE DETERMINED ANDTHE FLOW RATE REMAINS AS ORIGINALLY CLAIMED. THE CLAIMED FLOW RATE CAN BECONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION. IF NO OBJECTIONS ARE FILED TO THIS CLAIM THE FLOWRATE WILL BE DECREED AS CLAIMED, AND THIS REMARK WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CLAIM.THE PERIOD OF DIVERSION FROM THE SOURCE INTO STORAGE CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED.IT APPEARS POINT OF DIVERSION NO. 1 MAY BE INCORRECT. THE EXISTENCE OF A DIVERSIONFACILITY AND CONVEYANCE DITCH CANNOT BE CONFIRMED FROM AVAILABLE DATA.THE WATER COURT WILL HOLD A HEARING ON THIS CLAIM TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITYSUBJECT TO SECTION 85-2-248, MCA, AND MATTER OF THE ADJUDICATION OF EXISTING RIGHTSIN BASIN 41I, 2002 MT 216, 311 MONT. 327, 55 P.3D 396. A HEARING MAY ALSO BE HELD ON THISCLAIM IF A VALID OBJECTION IS FILED UNDER SECTION 85-2-233, MCA, OR THE WATER COURTCALLS THE CLAIM IN ON ITS OWN MOTION UNDER RULE 8, W.R.ADJ.R.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

*Reservoir:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE ASSOCIATED WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS SHARE THE SAME PLACE OF USE AND POINT OF DIVERSION.

142925-00 142926-00 23071-00

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 31

DIVERSION # 1Diversion to Reservoir:

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 143027-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BARBARA DIEHL

JAY DIEHL

109 SCHULTZ LN

109 SCHULTZ LN

DILLON, MT 59725 9428

DILLON, MT 59725 9428

41B 143027-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 15, 1879

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

58.34 GPM

4.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

BEAVERHEAD1 7 8W7SSWSWSE

Subdivision: BEAVERHEAD ACRESHEADGATEDiversion Means:

Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

MAY 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

6

6

2.00

2.00

7S

7S

8W

8W

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

S2SWNE

N2NWSE

1

2 Subdivision:

Subdivision:

BEAVERHEAD ACRES TRACT/LOT: 30

BEAVERHEAD ACRES TRACT/LOT: 30

Total: 4.00

THE PRIORITY DATE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 10/23/1995.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 143028-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

RICK DOBSON

SHELLEY DOBSON

413 BEAVERHEAD LN

413 BEAVERHEAD LN

DILLON, MT 59725 8882

DILLON, MT 59725 8882

41B 143028-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 15, 1879

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

58.34 GPM

5.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

BEAVERHEAD1 7 8W7SSWSWSE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS SELWAY SLOUGH

MAY 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

6 5.00 7S 8W BEAVERHEADS2SWNE1 Subdivision: BEAVERHEAD ACRES TRACT/LOT: 31

Total: 5.00

THE PRIORITY DATE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 01/29/1996.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4922

41B 143033-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

ADELE R DETTON

JOHN R DETTON

PO BOX 23

PO BOX 23

DILLON, MT 59725

DILLON, MT 59725

41B 143033-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 15, 1879

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

58.34 GPM

5.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

BEAVERHEAD1 7 8W7SSWSWSE

Subdivision: BEAVERHEAD ACRESHEADGATEDiversion Means:

Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS SELWAY SLOUGH

MAY 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

6 5.00 7S 8W BEAVERHEADNENWSE1 Subdivision: BEAVERHEAD ACRES TRACT/LOT: 26

Total: 5.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 143034-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JOHN ANDREW WIGEN

MYRTLE WIGEN

1321 PIPE ORGAN RD

1321 PIPE ORGAN RD

DILLON, MT 59725 9693

DILLON, MT 59725 9693

41B 143034-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 1, 1971

USE

DOMESTIC20.00 GPM

1.00

1.00 AC-FT

Households: 1

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

10 1.00 9S 10W BEAVERHEADSESENE1

Total: 1.00

BEAVERHEAD1 10 10W9SSESENE

PUMPDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 30 TO SEPTEMBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

APRIL 30 TO SEPTEMBER 30

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 143035-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JOHN ANDREW WIGEN

MYRTLE WIGEN

1321 PIPE ORGAN RD

1321 PIPE ORGAN RD

DILLON, MT 59725 9693

DILLON, MT 59725 9693

41B 143035-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 1, 1971

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

10

10

10W

10W

9S

9S

SESENE

SWSENELIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1010

9S9S

10W10W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SESENESWSENE

12

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 143036-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BYRON C KELLER

DEBORAH D KELLER

JOHN ERB

PHYLLIS ERB

8455 MT HWY 41

8455 MT HWY 41

540 SKYLINE DR

540 SKYLINE DR

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

41B 143036-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

FEBRUARY 19, 1890

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

TRANSFER PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATER RIGHT WILL BESPLIT INTO SEPARATE OWNERSHIPS AFTER FINAL DECREE.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

131423

6S6S6S

8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

W2SEN2

123

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A USE RIGHT ON THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 1053 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD1 27 8W6SNENWSW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: JOHNSON DITCH

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 143037-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JENNIFER M JOHNSON

JOHN ERB

PHYLLIS ERB

550 EUCALYPTUS AVE

540 SKYLINE DR

540 SKYLINE DR

BURLINGAME, CA 94010 6445

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

41B 143037-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 25, 1877

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERHEAD RIVER*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 143037-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

142223

6S6S6S

8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWE2NE

NWNW

123

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

3

14

22

23

8W

8W

8W

6S

6S

6S

SW

E2NE

NWNW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

143037-00 143041-00

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 143038-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BYRON C KELLER

DEBORAH D KELLER

JENNIFER M JOHNSON

8455 MT HWY 41

8455 MT HWY 41

550 EUCALYPTUS AVE

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

BURLINGAME, CA 94010 6445

41B 143038-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 25, 1877

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

131422

6S6S6S

8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

W2S2

E2NE

123

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A USE RIGHT ON THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 1053 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD1 22 8W6SNWNENE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: STAUDAHER-BISHOP DITCH

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 143039-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JOHN ERB

PHYLLIS ERB

SHULTZ FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

540 SKYLINE DR

540 SKYLINE DR

% EARL H & KAREN L SHULTZ

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067 2394PO BOX 2394

41B 143039-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

SEPTEMBER 30, 1876

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS AFTER FINAL DECREEOR UPON REQUEST OF THE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1422

6S6S

8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

W212

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

14

22

8W

8W

6S

6S

W2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JOHN ERB

PHYLLIS ERB

540 SKYLINE DR

540 SKYLINE DR

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

41B 143040-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 1, 1967

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

4.00 CFS

141.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

13

14

8W

8W

6S

6S

SWNW

SESENEDRAIN DITCH

DRAIN DITCH

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

WASTE & SEEPAGE, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERHEAD RIVER*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

13141414

12.00 67.00 61.00 1.00

6S6S6S6S

8W8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWNWS2NEN2SE

NENESW

1234

Total: 141.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 02/27/2008: MAXIMUM ACRESAND PLACE OF USE.

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 08/31/2012: POINT OFDIVERSION, MEANS OF DIVERSION, MEANS OF CONVEYANCE, PLACE OF USE, MAXIMUM ACRES,FLOW RATE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD3 14 8W6SN2SE

DRAIN DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WASTE WATER FROM A COLLECTION DITCH IS DIVERTED FROM SECONDARYPOINTS OF DIVERSION IN THE SWNWSE AND THE SENESE SEC 14 TWP 6S RGE8W BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

143040-00 143041-00 143042-00 143044-00 143045-00 143046-00 143048-00143049-00 143050-00 143051-00

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 143041-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JENNIFER M JOHNSON

JOHN ERB

PHYLLIS ERB

550 EUCALYPTUS AVE

540 SKYLINE DR

540 SKYLINE DR

BURLINGAME, CA 94010 6445

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

41B 143041-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 25, 1877

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

3.03 CFS

80.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS WATER RIGHT HAS BEEN REDUCED TO THE 17 GPMPER ACRE GUIDELINE. THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPEROBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS STODDEN SLOUGH

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1423

60.00 20.00

6S6S

8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

W2SWN2NWNW

12

Total: 80.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 579-139 , DATED 09/13/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 0.00ACRES IRRIGATED.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). CXM-1FF-107 , DATED 08/01/1965 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 0.00ACRES IRRIGATED.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD1 22 8W6SSENENE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

143040-00 143041-00 143042-00 143044-00 143045-00 143046-00 143048-00143049-00 143050-00 143051-00

143037-00 143041-00

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

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COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BYRON C KELLER

DEBORAH D KELLER

JOHN ERB

PHYLLIS ERB

8455 MT HWY 41

8455 MT HWY 41

540 SKYLINE DR

540 SKYLINE DR

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

41B 143042-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JANUARY 1, 1967

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

1.00 CFS

34.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

WASTE & SEEPAGE, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

THE SOURCE IS WATER COLLECTED IN A DRAIN DITCH.

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

131314

12.00 11.00 11.00

6S6S6S

8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

S2NWW2SW

E2SE

123

Total: 34.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

AN AMENDMENT WAS SUBMITTED ON 02/27/2008 REQUESTING TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM ACRESIRRIGATED, PLACE OF USE AND PRIORITY DATE . THE AMENDMENT HAS NOT BEENIMPLEMENTED AS IT HAS NOT BEEN SIGNED BY ALL OWNERS OF DNRC RECORD.THE CLAIMED PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THE PRIORITY DATE ON THE SUBMITTEDAFFIDAVIT IS 04/01/1967.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD1 14 8W6SSESESE

DRAIN DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

143040-00 143041-00 143042-00 143044-00 143045-00 143046-00 143048-00143049-00 143050-00 143051-00

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 143043-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

GRETCHEN H BURKE

SHULTZ FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

STEPHEN B BURKE

1817 DELANCEY ST

% EARL H & KAREN L SHULTZ

1817 DELANCEY ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 6606

RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067 2394

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 6606

PO BOX 2394

41B 143043-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

SEPTEMBER 30, 1876

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

212228

6S6S6S

8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SEW2W2

NE

123

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 05/18/2001: MEANS OFDIVERSION, PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A USE RIGHT ON BEAVERHEADRIVER WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 1053 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD1 28 8W6SNENESE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: SELWAY DITCH

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BYRON C KELLER

DEBORAH D KELLER

JOHN ERB

PHYLLIS ERB

8455 MT HWY 41

8455 MT HWY 41

540 SKYLINE DR

540 SKYLINE DR

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

41B 143044-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 1, 1870

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

2.67 CFS

514.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

*Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

STODDEN SLOUGH Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 143044-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

131314141414141423

40.00 32.00 80.00 41.00

163.00 80.00 5.00 3.00

70.00

6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S

8W8W8W8W8W8W8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWNWW2SW

S2NESENW

SEE2SW

SENWSWSESWSW

N2N2

123456789

Total: 514.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 11/06/2009: SOURCE, POINTOF DIVERSION, MAXIMUM ACRES, AND PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD1 22 8W6SSESWSE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER DIVERTED FROM STODDEN SLOUGH IS CONVEYED THROUGH THEJOHNSON DITCH TO AN UNNAMED NATURAL CARRIER AT A SECONDARYPOINT OF DIVERSION IN THE SENESE SEC 22 TWP 6S RGE 8W BEAVERHEADCOUNTY.

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: JOHNSON DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

143040-00 143041-00 143042-00 143044-00 143045-00 143046-00 143048-00143049-00 143050-00 143051-00

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

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41B 143044-00

Page 3 of 3

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 143045-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BYRON C KELLER

DEBORAH D KELLER

JOHN ERB

PHYLLIS ERB

8455 MT HWY 41

8455 MT HWY 41

540 SKYLINE DR

540 SKYLINE DR

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

41B 143045-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 15, 1866

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

2.08 CFS

514.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

*Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Page 1 of 3

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41B 143045-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

131314141414141423

40.00 32.00 80.00 41.00

163.00 80.00 5.00 3.00

70.00

6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S

8W8W8W8W8W8W8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWNWW2SW

S2NESENW

SEE2SW

SENWSWSESWSW

N2N2

123456789

Total: 514.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 11/06/2009: MAXIM ACRESAND PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD1 27 8W6SNENWSW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER DIVERTED FROM THE BEAVERHEAD RIVER IS CONVEYED THROUGHTHE JOHNSON DITCH TO AN UNNAMED NATURAL CARRIER AT A SECONDARYPOINT OF DIVERSION IN THE SENESE SEC 22 TWP 6S RGE 8W BEAVERHEADCOUNTY.

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: JOHNSON DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

143040-00 143041-00 143042-00 143044-00 143045-00 143046-00 143048-00143049-00 143050-00 143051-00

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

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COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4954

41B 143046-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BYRON C KELLER

DEBORAH D KELLER

JOHN ERB

PHYLLIS ERB

8455 MT HWY 41

8455 MT HWY 41

540 SKYLINE DR

540 SKYLINE DR

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

41B 143046-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 15, 1884

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

6.00 CFS

514.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

*Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

STODDEN SLOUGH Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Page 1 of 3

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41B 143046-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

131314141414141423

40.00 32.00 80.00 41.00

163.00 80.00 5.00 3.00

70.00

6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S

8W8W8W8W8W8W8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWNWW2SW

S2NESENW

SEE2SW

SENWSWSESWSW

N2N2

123456789

Total: 514.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 11/06/2009: MAXIMUM ACRESAND PLACE OF USE.

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 10/15/2012: SOURCE, POINTOF DIVERSION, FLOW RATE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE FILED ON THE SAME FORMERLYDECREED WATER RIGHT. THE SUM OF THE CLAIMED FLOW RATES EXCEEDS THE 360 MINER'SINCHES DECREED IN CASE NO. 1053 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY. 41B 88015-00, 41B 143046-00.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

BEAVERHEAD1 22 8W6SSESWSE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: JOHNSON DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

143040-00 143041-00 143042-00 143044-00 143045-00 143046-00 143048-00143049-00 143050-00 143051-00

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

Page 2 of 3

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Page 3 of 3

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 143047-00

Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JOHN ERB

PHYLLIS ERB

540 SKYLINE DR

540 SKYLINE DR

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

41B 143047-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

IRRIGATION

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 08/31/2012.

Owners:

BEAVERHEAD RIVERSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4958

41B 143048-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BYRON C KELLER

DEBORAH D KELLER

JOHN ERB

PHYLLIS ERB

8455 MT HWY 41

8455 MT HWY 41

540 SKYLINE DR

540 SKYLINE DR

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

41B 143048-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 15, 1872

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

2.67 CFS

514.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

STODDEN SLOUGH Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Page 1 of 3

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4959

41B 143048-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

131314141414141423

40.00 32.00 80.00 41.00

163.00 80.00 5.00 3.00

70.00

6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S

8W8W8W8W8W8W8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWNWW2SW

S2NESENW

SEE2SW

SENWSWSESWSW

N2N2

123456789

Total: 514.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 11/06/2009: SOURCE, POINTOF DIVERSION, MAXIMUM ACRES, AND PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD1 22 8W6SSESWSE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER DIVERTED FROM STODDEN SLOUGH IS CONVEYED THROUGH THEJOHNSON DITCH TO AN UNNAMED NATURAL CARRIER AT A SECONDARYPOINT OF DIVERSION IN THE SENESE SEC 22 TWP 6S RGE 8W BEAVERHEADCOUNTY.

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: JOHNSON DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

143040-00 143041-00 143042-00 143044-00 143045-00 143046-00 143048-00143049-00 143050-00 143051-00

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

Page 2 of 3

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Page 3 of 3

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 4961

41B 143049-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BYRON C KELLER

DEBORAH D KELLER

JOHN ERB

PHYLLIS ERB

8455 MT HWY 41

8455 MT HWY 41

540 SKYLINE DR

540 SKYLINE DR

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

41B 143049-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 1, 1870

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

2.50 CFS

514.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

STODDEN SLOUGH Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 143049-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

131314141414141423

40.00 32.00 80.00 41.00

163.00 80.00 5.00 3.00

70.00

6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S

8W8W8W8W8W8W8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWNWW2SW

S2NESENW

SEE2SW

SENWSWSESWSW

N2N2

123456789

Total: 514.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 11/06/2009: SOURCE, POINTOF DIVERSION, MAXIMUM ACRES AND PLACE OF USE.

THE FLOW RATE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 10/12/2012.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD1 22 8W6SSESWSE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: JOHNSON DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

143040-00 143041-00 143042-00 143044-00 143045-00 143046-00 143048-00143049-00 143050-00 143051-00

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

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COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BYRON C KELLER

DEBORAH D KELLER

JOHN ERB

PHYLLIS ERB

8455 MT HWY 41

8455 MT HWY 41

540 SKYLINE DR

540 SKYLINE DR

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

41B 143050-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 15, 1882

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

3.60 CFS

514.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 143050-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

131314141414141423

40.00 32.00 80.00 41.00

163.00 80.00 5.00 3.00

70.00

6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S

8W8W8W8W8W8W8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWNWW2SW

S2NESENW

SEE2SW

SENWSWSESWSW

N2N2

123456789

Total: 514.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 11/06/2009: MAXIMUM ACRESAND PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD1 27 8W6SNENWSW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER DIVERTED FROM THE BEAVERHEAD RIVER IS CONVEYED THROUGHTHE JOHNSON DITCH TO AN UNNAMED NATURAL CARRIER AT A SECONDARYPOINT OF DIVERSION IN THE SENESE SEC 22 TWP 6S RGE 8W BEAVERHEADCOUNTY.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: JOHNSON DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

143040-00 143041-00 143042-00 143044-00 143045-00 143046-00 143048-00143049-00 143050-00 143051-00

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

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COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BYRON C KELLER

DEBORAH D KELLER

JOHN ERB

PHYLLIS ERB

8455 MT HWY 41

8455 MT HWY 41

540 SKYLINE DR

540 SKYLINE DR

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 8581

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

DILLON, MT 59725 9536

41B 143051-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 7, 1909

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

7.50 CFS

514.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 143051-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

131314141414141423

40.00 32.00 80.00 41.00

163.00 80.00 5.00 3.00

70.00

6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S

8W8W8W8W8W8W8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWNWW2SW

S2NESENW

SEE2SW

SENWSWSESWSW

N2N2

123456789

Total: 514.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 11/06/2009: MAXIMUM ACRESAND PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD1 27 8W6SNENWSW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER DIVERTED FROM THE BEAVERHEAD RIVER IS CONVEYED THROUGHTHE JOHNSON DITCH TO AN UNNAMED NATURAL CARRIER AT A SECONDARYPOINT OF DIVERSION IN THE SENESE SEC 22 TWP 6S RGE 8W BEAVERHEADCOUNTY.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: JOHNSON DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

143040-00 143041-00 143042-00 143044-00 143045-00 143046-00 143048-00143049-00 143050-00 143051-00

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

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COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 143052-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

GRETCHEN H BURKE

SHULTZ FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

STEPHEN B BURKE

1817 DELANCEY ST

% EARL H & KAREN L SHULTZ

1817 DELANCEY ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 6606

RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067 2394

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 6606

PO BOX 2394

41B 143052-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 1, 1876

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

7.20 CFS

365.20

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

212228

83.90 227.40 53.90

6S6S6S

8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SE

N2NE

123

Total: 365.20

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 05/18/2001: PLACE OF USE,MAXIMUM ACRES.

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 01/20/2010: PLACE OF USE,MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO. 579-137 , DATED 09/13/1979 APPEARS TO INDICATE 298 ACRESIRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 2FF-118 , DATED 07/31/1965 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 268 ACRESIRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD1 28 8W6SNENESE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: SELWAY DITCH

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 143056-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

LINDA C BLACKWELL

REX V BLACKWELL

5100 BLACKTAIL RD

5100 BLACKTAIL RD

DILLON, MT 59725 8594

DILLON, MT 59725 8594

41B 143056-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1874

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

179.52 GPM

16.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

BEAVERHEAD1 7 8W8SE2NESE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

77

7.00 9.00

8S8S

8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

S2SENEN2NESE

12

Total: 16.00

THE POINT OF DIVERSION WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 07/13/1992.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 143057-00

Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

ROGER E COX

STUART W COX

PO BOX 502

PO BOX 508

POLARIS, MT 59746 0502

POLARIS, MT 59746

41B 143057-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

DOMESTIC

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 09/02/1992.

Owners:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF WELLMAN CREEKSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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41B 163852-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION REAL ESTATE SERVICES SECTION

HELENA, MT 59620 1001PO BOX 201001

41B 163852-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JANUARY 28, 1966

FILED

INSTITUTIONAL

15.00 GPM

22.00

16.00 AC-FT

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

191919

6.00 10.00 6.00

8S8S8S

9W9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWNENENWSENENESWNE

123

Total: 22.00

BEAVERHEAD1 19 9W8SNWSENE

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

*Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

Purpose Clarification: REST AREA IRRIGATION

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 30

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

THE PLACE OF USE IS BARRETTS REST AREA-SOUTHBOUND.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

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41B 163853-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION REAL ESTATE SERVICES SECTION

HELENA, MT 59620 1001PO BOX 201001

41B 163853-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 6, 1972

FILED

INSTITUTIONAL

20.00 GPM

22.00

21.00 AC-FT

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

303030

6.00 8.00 6.00

8S8S8S

9W9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SENWNWNESWNW

NWSWNW

123

Total: 20.00

BEAVERHEAD1 30 9W8SN2SWNW

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

*Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

Purpose Clarification: REST AREA IRRIGATION

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 30

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THE PLACE OF USE IS BARRETTS REST AREA-NORTHBOUND.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

ACCORDING TO CADASTRAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP RECORDS, AS OF 04/07/2009 , THEPROPERTY ON WHICH THIS WATER RIGHT IS USED APPEARS TO BE OWNED BY GLENNHEGSTED.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

163853-00 163877-00

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41B 163877-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION REAL ESTATE SERVICES SECTION

HELENA, MT 59620 1001PO BOX 201001

41B 163877-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 6, 1972

FILED

INSTITUTIONAL15.00 GPM

16.00 AC-FT

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

30 8S 9W BEAVERHEADSENWNW1THE PLACE OF USE IS BARRETTS REST AREA-NORTHBOUND.

BEAVERHEAD1 30 9W8SNESWNW

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MARCH 1 TO OCTOBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

*Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

MARCH 1 TO OCTOBER 30

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

ACCORDING TO CADASTRAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP RECORDS, AS OF 04/07/2009 , THEPROPERTY ON WHICH THIS WATER RIGHT IS USED APPEARS TO BE OWNED BY WILLIAMREBICH.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

163853-00 163877-00

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41B 163878-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION REAL ESTATE SERVICES SECTION

HELENA, MT 59620 1001PO BOX 201001

41B 163878-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JANUARY 28, 1966

FILED

INSTITUTIONAL7.00 GPM

8.00 AC-FT

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

19 8S 9W BEAVERHEADNWSENE1THE PLACE OF USE IS BARRETTS REST AREA-SOUTHBOUND.

BEAVERHEAD1 19 9W8SNWSENE

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MARCH 1 TO OCTOBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

*Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

MARCH 1 TO OCTOBER 30

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE CLAIMED VOLUME EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM FEASIBLE VOLUME. BASED ON THE FLOW RATEAND PERIOD OF USE, THE MAXIMUM VOLUME POSSIBLE IS 7.55 ACRE-FEET PER YEAR.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

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41B 164037-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CHARLES L REBICH

GEORGE B REBICH

LINDA J REBICH

23700 MT HIGHWAY 278

1339 LAKNAR LN

2905 LAKNAR LN

DILLON, MT 59725 9649

DILLON, MT 59725 8492

DILLON, MT 59725

41B 164037-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 13, 1889

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

244.00 GPM

14.50

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 9 12W7SSESWSW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

GRASSHOPPER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

*Period of Diversion:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

91616

10.75 2.50 1.25

7S7S7S

12W12W12W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWSWNENW

NWNW

123

Total: 14.50

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 07/12/2007: POINT OFDIVERSION, PLACE OF USE, IRRIGATION TYPE, FLOW RATE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

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41B 164038-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CHARLES L REBICH

GEORGE B REBICH

LINDA J REBICH

23700 MT HIGHWAY 278

1339 LAKNAR LN

2905 LAKNAR LN

DILLON, MT 59725 9649

DILLON, MT 59725 8492

DILLON, MT 59725

41B 164038-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 13, 1889

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

BEAVERHEAD1 5 12W7SW2SE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

GRASSHOPPER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

58889

16

7S7S7S7S7S7S

12W12W12W12W12W12W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

W2SEE2NE

NWNENESE

W2SWNENW

123456

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

2

3

4

5

6

8

8

8

9

16

12W

12W

12W

12W

12W

7S

7S

7S

7S

7S

E2NE

NWNE

NESE

W2SW

NENW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

POINT OF DIVERSION IS MOVEABLE ALL ALONG SOURCE WITHIN LEGAL LANDDESCRIPTION.

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

164037-00 164038-00

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 164039-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HRL INC 19200 MT HIGHWAY 278DILLON, MT 59725 9768

41B 164039-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 13, 1889

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

15

22

12W

12W

7S

7S

S2SWSE

N2NWNELIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

BUFFALO CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1522

7S7S

12W12W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

S2SWSEN2NWNE

12

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 164806-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

EVAN V HUNTSMAN

FLORENCE M HUNTSMAN

***DECEASED***

***DECEASED***

DELL, MT 59724

DELL, MT 59724

PO BOX 86

PO BOX 86

41B 164806-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

SEPTEMBER 19, 1917

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

BEAVERHEAD1 3 11W9SNWNWSE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO JANUARY 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF GRASSHOPPER CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 164806-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

3333

10

9S9S9S9S9S

11W11W11W11W11W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

NWNWSESENWSENESWSESESWSENENWNE

12345

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE OWNERSHIP OF THIS RIGHT MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THE PLACE OF USE APPEARS TO BEON FEDERAL (BLM) LAND.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

2

3

4

5

3

3

3

10

11W

11W

11W

11W

9S

9S

9S

9S

SENWSE

NESWSE

SESWSE

NENWNE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MAY 1 TO JANUARY 1

MAY 1 TO JANUARY 1

MAY 1 TO JANUARY 1

MAY 1 TO JANUARY 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

MAY 1 TO JANUARY 1

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Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 164807-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

EVAN V HUNTSMAN

FLORENCE M HUNTSMAN

***DECEASED***

***DECEASED***

DELL, MT 59724

DELL, MT 59724

PO BOX 86

PO BOX 86

41B 164807-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

SEPTEMBER 19, 1917

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

BEAVERHEAD1 3 11W9SS2SE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO JANUARY 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF GRASSHOPPER CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

310

9S9S

11W11W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

S2SENENE

12

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE OWNERSHIP OF THIS RIGHT MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THE PLACE OF USE APPEARS TO BEON FEDERAL (BLM) LAND.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD2 10 11W9SNENE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO JANUARY 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

MAY 1 TO JANUARY 1

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41B 179238-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION REAL ESTATE SERVICES SECTION

HELENA, MT 59620 1001PO BOX 201001

41B 179238-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 28, 1982

THE PRIORITY DATE OF THIS WATER RIGHT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THEFILING DATE OF THE STATEMENT OF CLAIM. THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BECONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

USE

DOMESTIC20.00 GPM

1.00 AC-FT

Households: 1

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

7 7S 8W BEAVERHEADNWSESE1

BEAVERHEAD1 7 8W7SNWSESE

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 179239-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION REAL ESTATE SERVICES SECTION

HELENA, MT 59620 1001PO BOX 201001

41B 179239-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 31, 1972

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

68.00 GPM

4.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

BEAVERHEAD1 7 8W7SNESESE

PUMPDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

MANMADE PIT, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERHEAD RIVER*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

7 4.00 7S 8W BEAVERHEADN2SESE1

Total: 4.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 179293-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & HELLE INC 1100 STONE CREEK RDDILLON, MT 59725

41B 179293-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1920

USE

STOCK10.00 GPM

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

35 6S 8W BEAVERHEADNWNWNE1

BEAVERHEAD1 35 8W6SNWNWNE

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 179294-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

WILLIAM KRIEGEL 4600 CARRIGAN LNDILLON, MT 59725 8573

41B 179294-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1877

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

1.88 CFS

75.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 35 9W7SSESWNW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: DILLON CANAL

POINDEXTER SLOUGH Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS EMERICK-ASHBAUGH-POINDEXTER SLOUGH

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 31

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2526

35.00 40.00

7S7S

9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

NWSWE2SE

12

Total: 75.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 10/15/2012: FLOW RATE,PRIORITY DATE, TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 779-244 , DATED 09/17/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 62.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). CXM-6FF-175 , DATED 08/18/1965 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 62.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A USE RIGHT ON POINDEXTERSLOUGH WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 1053 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

179294-00 88694-00 88697-00 88698-00 88699-00 88700-00 88703-00

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41B 180954-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JERA L SITTON

MICHAEL H SITTON

PO BOX 287

PO BOX 287

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 0287

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 0287

41B 180954-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JULY 1, 1887

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

85.27 GPM

280.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

3512

170.00 70.00 40.00

4S5S5S

7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISON

S2N2NWN2NE

123

Total: 280.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 10/17/1997: PLACE OF USEAND MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

IT APPEARS PART OF THE CLAIMED PLACE OF USE IS OWNED BY J BAR L RANCHES.USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 178-81 & 178-83 , DATED 09/07/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE120.00 ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). CXK-2B-87 & CXK-2B-86 , DATED 08/03/1942 , APPEARS TO INDICATE94.00 ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD1 21 7W5SSENESE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO SEPTEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: CO-OP DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

180954-00 216357-00 88899-00 88900-00 88901-00 88902-00 88903-0088904-00

APRIL 15 TO SEPTEMBER 15

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 180955-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

WINDMILL LIVESTOCK 2020 SAWMILL RDDILLON, MT 59725 8363

41B 180955-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1961

FILED

STOCK30.00 GPM

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

9 8S 9W BEAVERHEADSW1

BEAVERHEAD1 9 9W8SSENESW

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: SEPTEMBER 1 TO JUNE 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

*Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

Remarks:

SEPTEMBER 1 TO JUNE 1

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 182380-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CONOVER, GLADYS A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST PO BOX 105DILLON, MT 59725 0105

41B 182380-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

SEPTEMBER 27, 1916

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

3

7

8

17

7W

7W

7W

10S

10S

10S

S2

S2SWSW

NWNWNW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF JAKE CANYON CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

78

1718

10S10S10S10S

7W7W7W7W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

S2S2SWSW

NWNWNWN2NENE

1234

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD4 18 7W10SN2NENE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 183461-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HREN RANCHES INC PO BOX 948DILLON, MT 59725 0948

41B 183461-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MARCH 1, 1917

USE

DOMESTIC10.00 GPM

0.10

1.50 AC-FT

Households: 1

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

15 0.10 9S 9W BEAVERHEADSWNENE1

Total: 0.10

BEAVERHEAD1 15 9W9SSWNENE

SPRING BOXDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

MEANS OF DIVERSION INCLUDES A WATERBOX AND BUCKET.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF SMALL HORN CANYON*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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THE MEANS OF DIVERSION WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 06/16/2008.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41D 184592-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41D ) AND USES IT IN THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41D ) AND THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BEFILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACEOF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CORY L LAMEY

KARI A LAMEY

62211 HWY 43

62211 HWY 43

WISE RIVER, MT 59762 9703

WISE RIVER, MT 59762 9703

41D 184592-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JULY 30, 1900

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

2.00 CFS

547.06

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

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41D 184592-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

151515152121212121212122222222222222

23.95 17.91 36.79 35.87 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 38.16 40.00 40.00 28.01 30.36 13.31 33.57 1.38

26.17 21.58

5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S

9W9W9W9W9W9W9W9W9W9W9W9W9W9W9W9W9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

NESWNWSWSESW

SWSWNENESENE

SWNENESE

NWSESESE

SWSENENW

NWNWSENW

SWNWNWNESW

NWSWSWSW

123456789

101112131415161718

Total: 547.06

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD1 21 9W5SNENESW

DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

WASTE & SEEPAGE, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BIRCH CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

WATER IS COLLECTED IN TWO LATERAL DITCHES THAT RUN ALONG THEWESTERN BORDER OF THE E2 OF SEC 21, TWP 05S, RGE 09W.

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 31

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Page 3 of 3

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41D 184622-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41D ) AND USES IT IN THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41D ) AND THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BEFILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACEOF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CORY L LAMEY

KARI A LAMEY

62211 HWY 43

62211 HWY 43

WISE RIVER, MT 59762 9703

WISE RIVER, MT 59762 9703

41D 184622-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

2 -- POST DECREEACTIVE

SEPTEMBER 9, 1915

USE

STOCKNO FLOW RATE HAS BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USE CONSISTS OFSTOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM A DITCH SYSTEM.

THIS WATER RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELYUSED FOR STOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PERDAY PER ANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLECARRYING CAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THISWATER SOURCE.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

BIRCH CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2122

5S5S

9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

E2W2

12

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD1 20 9W5SNWSENW

DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: HAINING DITCH

Remarks:

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 30

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41B 184623-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

DAVID J HAGENBARTH

JAMES F HAGENBARTH

PO BOX 1128

PO BOX 1128

DILLON, MT 59725 1128

DILLON, MT 59725 1128

41B 184623-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JULY 1, 1927

FILED

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

BEAVERHEAD1 22 9W5SSWSESW

DRAIN DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

WASTE & SEEPAGE, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF CAVE GULCH Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

27 5S 9W BEAVERHEADE2NW1

THE PERIOD OF USE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 02/15/1996.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 184624-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

DAVID J HAGENBARTH

JAMES F HAGENBARTH

PO BOX 1128

PO BOX 1128

DILLON, MT 59725 1128

DILLON, MT 59725 1128

41B 184624-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 2, 1913

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

BEAVERHEAD1 27 9W5SNESENW

UNDEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF CAVE GULCH Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 184624-00

Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

27 5S 9W BEAVERHEADSENW1

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41D 184625-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41D ) AND USES IT IN THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41D ) AND THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BEFILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACEOF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

DAVID J HAGENBARTH

JAMES F HAGENBARTH

PO BOX 1128

PO BOX 1128

DILLON, MT 59725 1128

DILLON, MT 59725 1128

41D 184625-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

2 -- POST DECREEACTIVE

JUNE 2, 1913

USE

STOCKNO FLOW RATE HAS BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USE CONSISTS OFSTOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM A DITCH SYSTEM.

THIS WATER RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELYUSED FOR STOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PERDAY PER ANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLECARRYING CAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THISWATER SOURCE.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

DUBOIS CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

27 5S 9W BEAVERHEADS2NW1

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD1 25 11W4SSWNWNE

DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO JULY 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

THE MAST DITCH CONVEYS DUBOIS CREEK WATER TO BIRCH CREEK AND THEWILLOW CREEK DITCH CONVEYS WATER TO THE PLACE OF USE.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: MAST DITCH

Remarks:

MAY 1 TO JULY 31

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41B 184626-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

DAVID J HAGENBARTH

JAMES F HAGENBARTH

PO BOX 1128

PO BOX 1128

DILLON, MT 59725 1128

DILLON, MT 59725 1128

41B 184626-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

FEBRUARY 5, 1944

FILED

STOCK3.00 CFS

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

BEAVERHEAD1 2 9W6SSESENE

DEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

THE POINT OF DIVERSION (SPRING) IS RIGHT ON THE SECTION LINE DIVIDINGTHE SWSWNW SEC 1 AND THE SESENE SEC 2, TWP 6S, RGE 9W, BEAVERHEADCOUNTY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

BLOMQUIST SPRINGS Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS JOHN BLOOMQUIST SPRING

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2731321

5S5S5S6S

8W8W8W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

S2SWSWSWNENWNW

SWNW

1234

THE PLACE OF USE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 02/15/1996.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE CLAIMED FLOW RATE EXCEEDS THE 35 GPM GUIDELINE FOR THIS PURPOSE AND CANNOTBE CONFIRMED DUE TO LACK OF DATA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 185535-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

RUTH J MILLER

WILLIAM R MILLER

1023 SOUTH 170 EAST

1023 SOUTH 170 EAST

VICTOR, ID 83455

VICTOR, ID 83455

41B 185535-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JANUARY 1, 1888

USE

MINING10.00 GPM

THIS RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE VOLUME OF WATER HISTORICALLY USED FORMINING PURPOSES.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 6S 12W BEAVERHEADNESENE1

BEAVERHEAD1 16 12W6SNESENE

INSTREAMDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SCUDDER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

POINT OF DIVERSION AND PLACE OF USE ARE LOCATED IN , MINERAL SURVEY NO. 4325.

THE CLAIMED MEANS OF DIVERSION APPEARS TO BE INCORRECT AND CANNOT BE CONFIRMEDDUE TO LACK OF DATA.THE CLAIMED FLOW RATE CANNOT BE CONFIRMED DUE TO A LACK OF DATA.THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A USE RIGHT ON SCUDDERCREEK WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 1194 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 185555-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

COWAN BAR LANDHOLDINGS LLC

WILLIAM G BOYER

745 CHILCOTT LN

537 WIGWAM TRL

DEER LODGE, MT 59722 2318

BILLINGS, MT 59105 2725

41B 185555-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 21, 1901

USE

MININGPLACER MINING.21.10 CFS

THIS RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE VOLUME OF WATER HISTORICALLY USED FORMINING PURPOSES.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

29

30

10W

10W

8S

8S

W2

PUMP

PUMP

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MARCH 1 TO DECEMBER 1

MARCH 1 TO DECEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

PUMP IS MOVEABLE ALL ALONG SOURCE WITHIN LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

GRASSHOPPER CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

MARCH 1 TO DECEMBER 1

OWNER WILLIAM G BOYER RETAINED. CONTRACT FOR DEED INTEREST.

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2930

8S8S

10W10W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

W212

WHENEVER THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE COMBINED TO SUPPLYWATER FOR THE CLAIMED PURPOSE, EACH IS LIMITED TO THE HISTORICAL FLOW RATE ANDPLACE OF USE OF THAT INDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTSSHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PUT TO HISTORIC AND BENEFICIAL USE. 41B 88244-00, 41B185555-00, 41B 18556-00, 41B 185557-00.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE POINTS OF DIVERSION AND PLACES OF USE ARE LOCATED WITHIN LOT NOS. 20, 30, 31, 32, 33AND 34 OF MINERAL SRURVEY NOS. 2779, 2780 AND 6436.

THE CLAIMED FLOW RATE CANNOT BE CONFIRMED DUE TO A LACK OF DATA.THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT WERE FILED BY DIFFERENT PARTIESWHO CLAIM OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. 41B 88236-00, 41B 185555-00, 41B 185556-00, 41B185557-00, 41B 88244-00, 41B 103046-00.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 185556-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

COWAN BAR LANDHOLDINGS LLC

WILLIAM G BOYER

745 CHILCOTT LN

537 WIGWAM TRL

DEER LODGE, MT 59722 2318

BILLINGS, MT 59105 2725

41B 185556-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MARCH 15, 1890

USE

MININGPLACER MINING.2.00 CFS

THIS RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE VOLUME OF WATER HISTORICALLY USED FORMINING PURPOSES.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

29

30

10W

10W

8S

8S

W2

PUMP

PUMP

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MARCH 1 TO DECEMBER 31

MARCH 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

PUMP IS MOVEABLE ALL ALONG SOURCE WITHIN LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

GRASSHOPPER CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

MARCH 1 TO DECEMBER 31

OWNER WILLIAM G BOYER RETAINED. CONTRACT FOR DEED INTEREST.

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2930

8S8S

10W10W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

W212

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 11/01/2006: FLOW RATE,VOLUME.

WHENEVER THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE COMBINED TO SUPPLYWATER FOR THE CLAIMED PURPOSE, EACH IS LIMITED TO THE HISTORICAL FLOW RATE ANDPLACE OF USE OF THAT INDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTSSHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PUT TO HISTORIC AND BENEFICIAL USE. 41B 88244-00, 41B185555-00, 41B 18556-00, 41B 185557-00.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE POINTS OF DIVERSION AND PLACES OF USE ARE LOCATED WITHIN LOT NOS. 20 AND 31 OFMINERAL SRURVEY NOS. 2779 AND 6436.

THE CLAIMED FLOW RATE CANNOT BE CONFIRMED DUE TO A LACK OF DATA.THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT WERE FILED BY DIFFERENT PARTIESWHO CLAIM OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. 41B 88236-00, 41B 185555-00, 41B 185556-00, 41B185557-00, 41B 88244-00, 41B 103046-00.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 185557-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

COWAN BAR LANDHOLDINGS LLC

WILLIAM G BOYER

745 CHILCOTT LN

537 WIGWAM TRL

DEER LODGE, MT 59722 2318

BILLINGS, MT 59105 2725

41B 185557-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MARCH 22, 1890

USE

MINING21.10 CFS

THIS RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE VOLUME OF WATER HISTORICALLY USED FORMINING PURPOSES.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

3

29

30

23

10W

10W

11W

8S

8S

8S

W2

SE

PUMP

PUMP

PUMP

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MARCH 1 TO DECEMBER 1

MARCH 1 TO DECEMBER 1

MARCH 1 TO DECEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

GRASSHOPPER CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

OWNER WILLIAM G BOYER RETAINED. CONTRACT FOR DEED INTEREST.

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

293023

8S8S8S

10W10W11W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

W2

SE

123

WHENEVER THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE COMBINED TO SUPPLYWATER FOR THE CLAIMED PURPOSE, EACH IS LIMITED TO THE HISTORICAL FLOW RATE ANDPLACE OF USE OF THAT INDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTSSHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PUT TO HISTORIC AND BENEFICIAL USE. 41B 88244-00, 41B185555-00, 41B 18556-00, 41B 185557-00.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE POINTS OF DIVERSION AND PLACES OF USE ARE LOCATED WITHIN LOT NOS. 8, 30 AND 34 OFMINERAL SURVEY NOS. 2779 AND 6436.

THE CLAIMED FLOW RATE CANNOT BE CONFIRMED DUE TO A LACK OF DATA.THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT WERE FILED BY DIFFERENT PARTIESWHO CLAIM OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. 41B 88236-00, 41B 185555-00, 41B 185556-00, 41B185557-00, 41B 88244-00, 41B 103046-00.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

PUMP IS MOVEABLE ALL ALONG SOURCE WITHIN LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION.

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

MARCH 1 TO DECEMBER 1

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41B 185558-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MARCIA S MILLER

RUSSELL L MILLER

PO BOX 1764

PO BOX 1764

BOZEMAN, MT 59771 1764

BOZEMAN, MT 59771 1764

41B 185558-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

SEPTEMBER 27, 1884

USE

DOMESTIC5.00 GPM

5.00 AC-FT

Households: 1

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

15 6S 12W BEAVERHEADNWSW1

BEAVERHEAD1 15 12W6SNWNWSW

UNDEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF SCUDDER CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS DEMENT LODE SPRING

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

POINT OF DIVERSION AND PLACE OF USE ARE LOCATED IN , MINERAL SURVEY NO. 2274.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 185982-00

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HARRISON, J DWIGHT RANCH INC 26000 MT HIGHWAY 278DILLON, MT 59725 9602

41B 185982-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

IRRIGATION

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 02/10/2010.

Owners:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF GRASSHOPPER CREEKSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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41B 188091-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

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WILLIAM T TASH JRPO BOX 687TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 0687

41B 188091-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 1, 1972

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

7.50 CFS

460.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF RATTLESNAKE CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS VAN CAMP SPRING

ALSO KNOWN AS ED SMITH SPRINGS

ALSO KNOWN AS JONES SPRINGS

ALSO KNOWN AS DOWNING SPRING

CLAIM APPEARS TO INCLUDE WASTE AND SEEPAGE FROM SAID SPRING THAT ISCOLLECTED IN CONVEYANCE DITCHES FROM THE POINT OF DIVERSION TO THEPLACE OF USE.

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41B 188091-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

272727272727282828283434

5.00 60.00 50.00 40.00 40.00 75.00 40.00 40.00 25.00 35.00 10.00 40.00

7S7S7S7S7S7S7S7S7S7S7S7S

9W9W9W9W9W9W9W9W9W9W9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SENWN2SES2SE

NESWNWSWS2SWNESE

NWSESESE

SWSENWNEN2NW

123456789

101112

Total: 460.00

THE PRIORITY DATE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 01/18/2008.

THE TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 06/30/2009.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD1 28 9W7SSESESW

DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

188091-00 88855-00 88856-00 88857-00 88858-00 88859-00 88860-00

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 188092-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BARNES, EARL G TRUST

BARNES, WILLODEAN L TRUST

678 HIGHWAY 91 S

678 HIGHWAY 91 S

DILLON, MT 59725

DILLON, MT 59725

41B 188092-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 20, 1884

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

73.10 GPM

4.30

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

BEAVERHEAD1 25 9W7SSWNWNE

PUMPDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO NOVEMBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS BARNES SPRING NO. 3

MAY 1 TO NOVEMBER 30

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

25 4.30 7S 9W BEAVERHEADSWNWNE1

Total: 4.30

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

188092-00 88010-00

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41B 188096-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

CIRCLE S RANCH MONTANA LLC 21906 NE 140TH WAYWOODINVILLE, WA 98072 7296

41B 188096-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

JUNE 12, 1901

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 02/08/1983 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

3.75 CFS

573.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 9 13W6SNENWSE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

SHEEP CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 188096-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

101114

93.00 455.00 25.00

6S6S6S

13W13W13W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

E2

NE

123

Total: 573.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 09/25/1991: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE, POINT OF DIVERSION, FLOW RATE, PRIORITY DATE, TYPE OF RIGHT.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 02/08/1983 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A FILED APPROPRIATION ONSHEEP CREEK WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 1194 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

DIVIDE CREEK IS USED AS A NATURAL CARRIER TO CONVEY SHEEP CREEKWATER TO THE FIVE SECONDARY POINTS OF DIVERSION LOCATED ATNWSESW SEC.11, NENWSW SEC. 10, SENWSE SEC.10, SENESE SEC.10 ANDNWSESW SEC.11 ALL WITHIN TOWNSHIP 6S RANGE 13W BEAVERHEADCOUNTY.

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

188096-00 188098-00 188101-00 196655-00 196656-00 196657-00 196658-0040965-00 40966-00 88096-00 88097-00 88098-00 88099-00 88100-0088101-00 88105-00 93259-00

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 188097-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CIRCLE S RANCH MONTANA LLC 21906 NE 140TH WAYWOODINVILLE, WA 98072 7296

41B 188097-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 13, 1893

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

2.50 CFS

465.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

303125

320.00 105.00 40.00

5S5S5S

12W12W13W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

W2N2

E2E2

123

BEAVERHEAD1 18 12W5SSENWSW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SNYDER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

Total: 465.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 01/30/1991: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88103-00.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

188097-00 196659-00 196660-00 88102-00 88103-00 88104-00

188097-00 88117-00

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41B 188098-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CIRCLE S RANCH MONTANA LLC 21906 NE 140TH WAYWOODINVILLE, WA 98072 7296

41B 188098-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 1, 1886

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

4.00 CFS

165.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 35 13W5SNENWNE

DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER DIVERTED FROM JAGER CREEK IS CONVEYED TO POLE CREEK WHICHIS USED AS A NATURAL CARRIER TO CONVEY WATER TO THE PLACE OF USE.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

JAGER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS JAGGERS SPRING CREEK

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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41B 188098-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

22

160.00 5.00

6S6S

13W13W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

E2NESENW

12

Total: 165.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 09/25/1991: POINT OFDIVERSION, PLACE OF USE, MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88100-00.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

188096-00 188098-00 188101-00 196655-00 196656-00 196657-00 196658-0040965-00 40966-00 88096-00 88097-00 88098-00 88099-00 88100-0088101-00 88105-00 93259-00

188098-00 88113-00

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 188099-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CIRCLE S RANCH MONTANA LLC 21906 NE 140TH WAYWOODINVILLE, WA 98072 7296

41B 188099-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

NOVEMBER 15, 1884

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

1.88 CFS

180.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1114

67.00 113.00

6S6S

13W13W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

S2SWN2

12

BEAVERHEAD1 15 13W6SSWSENE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

ROCK CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS BORING MACHINE CREEK

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

Total: 180.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 01/30/1986: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88095-00.

USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 879-219 , DATED 09/08/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 120.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). CXM-4FF-58 , DATED 08/14/1965 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 120.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

188099-00 188100-00 88094-00 88095-00

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41B 188100-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CIRCLE S RANCH MONTANA LLC 21906 NE 140TH WAYWOODINVILLE, WA 98072 7296

41B 188100-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 20, 1898

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

1.25 CFS

180.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1114

67.00 113.00

6S6S

13W13W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWN2

12

BEAVERHEAD1 15 13W6SSWSENE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

ROCK CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS BORING MACHINE CREEK

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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41B 188100-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

Total: 180.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 01/30/1986: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88095-00.

USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 879-219 , DATED 09/18/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 120.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). CXM-4FF-58 , DATED 08/14/1965 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 120.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

188099-00 188100-00 88094-00 88095-00

188100-00 88108-00

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 188101-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CIRCLE S RANCH MONTANA LLC 21906 NE 140TH WAYWOODINVILLE, WA 98072 7296

41B 188101-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

NOVEMBER 4, 1900

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

5.00 CFS

455.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

3

35

35

2

13W

13W

13W

5S

5S

6S

SWSWNW

NENWSW

SWSWNE

DITCH

DITCH

DITCH

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

POLE CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 188101-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

23

1011

300.00 30.00 12.00

113.00

6S6S6S6S

13W13W13W13W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SEN2NE

N2

1234

Total: 455.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 09/25/1991: POINT OFDIVERSION, MAXIMUM ACRES, PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88099-00.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD4 2 13W6SNESENW

DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER DIVERTED FROM POLE CREEK IS CONVEYED TO KRUGER CREEKWHICH IS USED AS A NATURAL CARRIER TO CONVEY WATER TO THE PLACEOF USE.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

188096-00 188098-00 188101-00 196655-00 196656-00 196657-00 196658-0040965-00 40966-00 88096-00 88097-00 88098-00 88099-00 88100-0088101-00 88105-00 93259-00

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 188102-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CIRCLE S RANCH MONTANA LLC 21906 NE 140TH WAYWOODINVILLE, WA 98072 7296

41B 188102-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1890

USE

STOCK30.00 GPM

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

3 6S 13W BEAVERHEADNESWSE1

BEAVERHEAD1 3 13W6SNESWSE

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

GROUNDWATER*Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS HORSE BARN WELL

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88125-00.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

188102-00 88125-00

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41B 192937-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

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JERRY R MEINE

LINDA K MEINE

RICHARD L MEINE

TAMARA T MEINE

590 MEINE LN

61 WILLIAMS DR

61 WILLIAMS DR

590 MEINE LN

DILLON, MT 59725 7365

DILLON, MT 59725 2946

DILLON, MT 59725 2946

DILLON, MT 59725 7365

41B 192937-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 1, 1880

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF SHEEP CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1414

10S10S

9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

W2SENENESE

12

THE PLACE OF USE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 03/02/2009.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

14

14

9W

9W

10S

10S

W2SENE

NESELIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 192945-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JOHN B MCCOLLUM

NANCY C MCCOLLUM

PO BOX 1255

PO BOX 1255

DILLON, MT 59725 1255

DILLON, MT 59725 1255

41B 192945-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JANUARY 23, 1921

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

1.97 CFS

52.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 15 11W6SSESESW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO SEPTEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

KEARNS CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

APRIL 1 TO SEPTEMBER 1

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1515152222

4.00 14.00 4.00

16.00 14.00

6S6S6S6S6S

11W11W11W11W11W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

W2SESESWSESESWNWNENENW

12345

Total: 52.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 08/24/2000: POINT OFDIVERSION, PLACE OF USE, FLOW RATE.

THE SOURCE NAME WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 09/13/1993.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 193780-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HELEN M MORRIS

WALTER E MORRIS

512 E BENCH RD

512 E BENCH RD

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

41B 193780-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 31, 1959

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON1 14 7W5SNENWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: ISLAND-MULE SHOE DITCH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

APRIL 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

32 4S 6W MADISONSW1

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 194139-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BRUCE H BACON

DENNIS J BACON

255 CUTOFF RD

64 BARNEY LN

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9713

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

41B 194139-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 27, 1964

FILED

STOCK15.00 GPM

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON1 4 6W5SNENENE

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

3434

4S5S5S

6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISON

SWSWSWNWNWNW

NENENE

123

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41D 194141-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41D ) AND USES IT IN THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41D ) AND THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BEFILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACEOF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

DOROTHY H MCMILLIN

ERVIN E MCMILLIN

PO BOX 363

PO BOX 363

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 0363

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 0363

41D 194141-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JANUARY 1, 1914

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

204.00 GPM

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS WATER RIGHT HAS BEEN REDUCED TO THE 17 GPMPER ACRE GUIDELINE. THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPEROBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

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41D 194141-00

Page 2 of 2

12.00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

28 12.00 3S 6W MADISONS2SE1

Total: 12.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

MADISON1 11 7W4SNESESW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER DIVERTED FROM BIG HOLE RIVER IS CONVEYED TO OWSLEY SLOUGHWHICH IS USED AS A NATURAL CARRIER TO A SECONDARY POINT OFDIVERSION IN THE SWSWSE SEC 28 TWP 3S RGE 6W MADISON COUNTY.

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: OWSLEY SLOUGH

BIG HOLE RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 31

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41B 194143-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CHRISTIANSEN'S EAST BENCH RANCH INC 3750 CHRISTIANSEN LNDILLON, MT 59725 9551

41B 194143-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 15, 1872

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

160.00

THE FLOW RATE IS THE ENTIRE FLOW OF SPRING CREEK AVAILABLE ABOVETHE CONFLUENCE OF THE EAST BENCH CANAL.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.PRIMARILY A DIRECT FLOW SYSTEM; VOLUME NOT DECREED.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

MADISON1 23 7W6SNWNESE

DAMDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

SPRING CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 194143-00

3.7017.80

16.00Dam Height: Surface Area: Capacity:

7W23 6SNWNESE MADISON

ONSTREAM Reservoir Name: SPRING CREEK RESERVOIR

FEETACRESACRE-FEET

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

SEE THE RESERVOIR WORKSHEET IN THE CLAIM FILE FOR ADDITIONALRESERVOIR DATA.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2324

40.00 120.00

6S6S

7W7W

MADISONMADISON

E2NENW

12

Total: 160.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT AND ARE FILED ON THE SAMEFOMERLY DECREED WATER RIGHT. THE SUM OF THE CLAIMED FLOW RATES EXCEED THEAMOUNT DECREED IN CASE #1162, MADISON COUNTY. 41B 22587-00, 41B 110308-00, 41B 194143-00.CLAIM NOS. 41B 110308-00 AND 41B 194143-00 ARE REDUNDANT CLAIMS ON THE SAME HISTORICAPPROPRIATION OF WATER. CLAIM NO. 41 194143-00 REFLECTS THE POST 1973 RIGHT ASAUTHORIZED BY 41B110308-00. IT APPEARS ONLY ONE WATER RIGHT, 41B 110308-00 , ISINVOLVED.CASE NO. 1162, MADISON COUNTY, ENTITLES THE USE OF THE ENTIRE FLOW OF SRING CREEKTO THE PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANTS PURSUANT TO CERTAIN PROPORTIONS, REGULATIONSAND RESTRICTIONS. THE APPLICATION OF THOSE CONDITIONS IS UNCLEAR FOR THE VARIOUSCLAIMANTS ON THIS WATER RIGHT.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). MMA-1-143 , DATED 10/09/1951 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 0.00 ACRESIRRIGATED.ACCORDING TO INFORMATION IN THE CLAIM FILE, THE RESERVOIR WAS CONSTRUCTED IN 1962WHICH DOES NOT CORRESPOND TO THE CLAIMED PRIORITY DATE. THIS MAY INDICATE ANEXPANSION OF THE WATER RIGHT.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

*Reservoir:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

APRIL 15 TO NOVEMBER 1

DIVERSION # 1Diversion to Reservoir:

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COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & KONEN LIVESTOCK LTD PARTNERSHIP 200 AIRPORT RDDILLON, MT 59725

41B 194144-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

IRRIGATION

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 10/11/2012.

Owners:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF WINNIPEG CREEKSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & KONEN LIVESTOCK LTD PARTNERSHIP 200 AIRPORT RDDILLON, MT 59725

41B 194145-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

IRRIGATION

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 10/11/2012.

Owners:

BISHOP CREEKSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & KONEN LIVESTOCK LTD PARTNERSHIP 200 AIRPORT RDDILLON, MT 59725

41B 194146-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

IRRIGATION

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 10/11/2012.

Owners:

WINNIPEG CREEKSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & KONEN LIVESTOCK LTD PARTNERSHIP

STONE CREEK RANCHES INC

200 AIRPORT RD

9575 MT HIGHWAY 41

DILLON, MT 59725

DILLON, MT 59725 8324

41B 194147-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JULY 15, 1909

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

4.00 CFS

170.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

MADISON1 31 6W7SNWNENW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

WINNIPEG CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

3030303030302525

5.00 25.00 10.00 5.00

30.00 55.00 25.00 10.00

7S7S7S7S7S7S7S7S

6W6W6W6W6W6W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

SESENEE2NW

SWNESENENWSE

SESESW

E2NENENESE

12345678

Total: 165.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.THE MAXIMUM ACRES CLAIMED MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THE SUM OF THE PARCEL ACRES IS165.00.THE CLAIMED PERIOD OF USE EXCEEDS THE USUAL GROWING SEASON FOR THIS CLIMATICAREA WHICH IS APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15.USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 178-90 , DATED 09/07/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 0.00ACRES IRRIGATED.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). MMA-1-137 , DATED 10/09/1951 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 0.00 ACRESIRRIGATED.THE LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION FOR POINT OF DIVERSION NO. 1 COULD NOT BE REFINED FROMINFORMATION IN THE FILE. THIS CLAIMED POINT OF DIVERSION CANNOT BE CONFIRMED.A REQUEST TO WITHDRAW STATEMENT OF CLAIM AND A STATEMENT OF NON INTEREST WASSUBMITTED ON 10/11/2012, REQUESTING TO REMOVE REBISH AND KONEN LIVESTOCK LTDPARTNERSHIP FROM THE CLAIM. THE REQUEST HAS NOT BEEN IMPLEMENTED AS IT HAS NOTBEEN AGREED TO BY ALL THE INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES LISTED ON THE OWNERSHIP OFRECORD.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

194147-00 194154-00

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COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & KONEN LIVESTOCK LTD PARTNERSHIP 200 AIRPORT RDDILLON, MT 59725

41B 194148-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

IRRIGATION

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 10/11/2012.

Owners:

COLD SPRING CREEKSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & KONEN LIVESTOCK LTD PARTNERSHIP 200 AIRPORT RDDILLON, MT 59725

41B 194149-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

IRRIGATION

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 10/11/2012.

Owners:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF HOFFMAN CREEKSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & KONEN LIVESTOCK LTD PARTNERSHIP 200 AIRPORT RDDILLON, MT 59725

41B 194150-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

IRRIGATION

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 10/11/2012.

Owners:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF HOFFMAN CREEK

HOFFMAN CREEKSource Name:

Source Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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41B 194151-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & KONEN LIVESTOCK LTD PARTNERSHIP 200 AIRPORT RDDILLON, MT 59725

41B 194151-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 16, 1919

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

224.40 GPM

90.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

14

22

7W

7W

7S

7S

SESESW

SWNWSEHEADGATE

HEADGATE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BACHELOR CANYON*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS SAUER SPRING

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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41B 194151-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

222327272727

10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 40.00

7S7S7S7S7S7S

7W7W7W7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

SESENESWNWSWSENWNWNESWNWSWNWSE

SESE

123456

Total: 90.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE CLAIMED CONVEYANCE DITCH CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED FROM AVAILABLE DATA.FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.PART OF THE CLAIMED PLACE OF USE APPEARS TO BE OWNED BY HELLE LIVESTOCK.THE CLAIMED PERIOD OF USE EXCEEDS THE USUAL GROWING SEASON FOR THIS CLIMATICAREA WHICH IS APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15.USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 178-42 , DATED 09/07/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 0.00ACRES IRRIGATED.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). MMA-1-120 , DATED 10/09/1951 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 0.00 ACRESIRRIGATED.THIS CLAIM APPEARS TO BE CLAIMING TWO SEPARATE SOURCES OF WATER. MORE THAN ONEWATER RIGHT MAY BE INVOLVED.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

194151-00 194160-00

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Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194152-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & KONEN LIVESTOCK LTD PARTNERSHIP 200 AIRPORT RDDILLON, MT 59725

41B 194152-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

NOVEMBER 8, 1898

FILED

DOMESTIC35.00 GPM

1.50 AC-FT

Households: 1

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1 8S 7W MADISONNWNWNW1

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 10/11/2012: SOURCE, POINTOF DIVERSION, MEANS OF DIVERSION, PLACE OF USE, FLOW RATE, VOLUME.

MADISON1 1 7W8SNWNWNW

BUCKETDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF HOFFMAN CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS COLD SPRINGS CREEK

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE CLAIMED FLOW RATE APPEARS EXCESSIVE FOR A BUCKET MEANS OF DIVERSION.VOLUME APPEARS TO BE EXCESSIVE FOR A BUCKET MEANS OF DIVERSION

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & KONEN LIVESTOCK LTD PARTNERSHIP 200 AIRPORT RDDILLON, MT 59725

41B 194153-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

SEPTEMBER 15, 1917

FILED

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

1

1

7W

7W

8S

8S

W2NE

NWSELIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

BISHOP CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

11

8S8S

7W7W

MADISONMADISON

W2NENWSE

12

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 194154-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & KONEN LIVESTOCK LTD PARTNERSHIP

STONE CREEK RANCHES INC

200 AIRPORT RD

9575 MT HIGHWAY 41

DILLON, MT 59725

DILLON, MT 59725 8324

41B 194154-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JULY 15, 1909

FILED

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

MADISON1 30 6W7SSW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

WINNIPEG CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

302525

7S7S7S

6W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISON

SWSENENESE

123

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 10/11/2012: POINT OFDIVERSION, PLACE OF USE,.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

AN AMENDMENT WAS SUBMITTED ON 10/11/2012, REQUESTING TO AMEND THE POINT OFDIVERSION, AND THE PLACE OF USE TO REMOVE A PARCEL OR PARCELS THAT APPEAR TO BEOWNED BY OTHER OWNERS LISTED ON THE CLAIM. THE AMENDMENT HAS NOT BEENIMPLEMENTED AS IT HAS NOT BEEN AGREED TO OR SIGNED BY ALL THE INVIDUALS ORENTITIES LISTED AS OWNERS.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

MADISON

MADISON

2

3

25

25

7W

7W

7S

7S

SENE

NESELIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

194147-00 194154-00

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & KONEN LIVESTOCK LTD PARTNERSHIP 200 AIRPORT RDDILLON, MT 59725

41B 194155-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JANUARY 5, 1915

FILED

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

31 7S 6W MADISON1

MADISON1 31 6W7S

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

WINNIPEG CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

194146-00 194155-00

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41B 194156-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & KONEN LIVESTOCK LTD PARTNERSHIP 200 AIRPORT RDDILLON, MT 59725

41B 194156-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JANUARY 1, 1917

FILED

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

31

31

6W

6W

7S

7S

NWSENE

SESWNELIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

NEIL SPRINGS*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

SOURCE MADE UP OF THREE SPRINGS

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

313131

7S7S7S

6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISON

NWSENESESWNENESENW

123

THE SOURCE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 10/11/2012.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

MADISON3 31 6W7SNESENW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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41B 194157-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & KONEN LIVESTOCK LTD PARTNERSHIP 200 AIRPORT RDDILLON, MT 59725

41B 194157-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

NOVEMBER 8, 1898

USE

STOCK35.00 GPM

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2 8S 7W MADISONSWNENE1

MADISON1 2 7W8SSWNENE

DEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF HOFFMAN CREEK Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 10/11/2012: SOURCE, POINTOF DIVERSION, PLACE OF USE, MEANS OF DIVERSION, FLOW RATE, VOLUME, TYPE OF RIGHT.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & KONEN LIVESTOCK LTD PARTNERSHIP 200 AIRPORT RDDILLON, MT 59725

41B 194158-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

NOVEMBER 8, 1898

FILED

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2 8S 7W MADISONS2NENE1

MADISON1 2 7W8SSWNENE

UNDEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF HOFFMAN CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS THIRD SPRING ON BISHOP CREEK

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

194149-00 194158-00

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41B 194159-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & KONEN LIVESTOCK LTD PARTNERSHIP 200 AIRPORT RDDILLON, MT 59725

41B 194159-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 25, 1903

FILED

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON1 36 7W7SNWSWSE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Source Name: UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF HOFFMAN CREEK

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF HOFFMAN CREEK

HOFFMAN CREEK

Source Name:

Source Name:

SURFACE WATER

SURFACE WATER

Source Type:

Source Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

3636363636111

7S7S7S7S7S8S8S8S

7W7W7W7W7W7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

NWSWSES2SWSES2SESWSESESWS2SWSWN2NWNEN2NENW

N2NWNW

12345678

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 10/11/2012: POINT OFDIVERSION, MEANS OF DIVERSION, MEANS OF CONVEYANCE, PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

36

36

36

36

1

1

1

7W

7W

7W

7W

7W

7W

7W

7S

7S

7S

7S

8S

8S

8S

S2SWSE

S2SESW

SESESW

S2SWSW

N2NWNE

N2NENW

N2NWNW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Source Name:

Source Name:

Source Name:

Source Name:

Source Name:

Source Name:

Source Name:

HOFFMAN CREEK

HOFFMAN CREEK

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF HOFFMAN CREEK

HOFFMAN CREEK

HOFFMAN CREEK

HOFFMAN CREEK

HOFFMAN CREEK

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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THE OWNERSHIP OF THIS RIGHT MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. PART OF THE PLACE OF USEAPPEARS TO BE ON STATE LAND.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CATHERINE J KONEN

DONALD T REBISH

200 AIRPORT RD

3925 MT HWY 41

DILLON, MT 59725

DILLON, MT 59725 8546

41B 194160-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 16, 1919

FILED

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON1 22 7W7SS2SE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BACHELOR CANYON*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS SAUER SPRING

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

222326

7S7S7S

7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISON

S2SESWSW

NW

123

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE CLAIMED PLACE OF USE APPEARS TO BE OWNED BY HELLE LIVESTOCKTHE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THE SOURCE DESCRIBED ON THE FILED NOTICEOF APPROPRIATION IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE CLAIMED SOURCE.THIS CLAIM APPEARS TO BE CLAIMING TWO SEPARATE SOURCES OF WATER. MORE THAN ONEWATER RIGHT MAY BE INVOLVED.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

MADISON

MADISON

2

3

23

26

7W

7W

7S

7S

SWSW

NWLIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

194151-00 194160-00

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

STONE CREEK RANCHES INC 9575 MT HIGHWAY 41DILLON, MT 59725 8324

41B 194161-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 1, 1916

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

17

18

6W

6W

7S

7S

SWSW

SENESELIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

STONE CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1718

7S7S

6W6W

MADISONMADISON

SWSWSENESE

12

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 194162-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

STONE CREEK RANCHES INC 9575 MT HIGHWAY 41DILLON, MT 59725 8324

41B 194162-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 1, 1916

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

19 7S 6W MADISONNESENW1

MADISON1 19 6W7SNESENW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF WINNIPEG CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS BRUSH SPRING

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 194163-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

STONE CREEK RANCHES INC 9575 MT HIGHWAY 41DILLON, MT 59725 8324

41B 194163-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 1, 1916

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

20 7S 6W MADISONNWNWNW1

MADISON1 20 6W7SNWNWNW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF STONE CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS LASICH SPRING

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 194164-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41B ) AND USES IT IN THE JEFFERSON RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41G ). ANY OBJECTIONTO THIS RIGHT MAY BE FILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINTOF DIVERSION OR PLACE OF USE BASIN.YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BEVERLY M REHM

WILLARD A REHM

965 PARKVIEW COURT

965 PARKVIEW COURT

DILLON, MT 59725 3255

DILLON, MT 59725 3255

41B 194164-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

SEPTEMBER 19, 1884

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

5.31 CFS

140.00

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 194164-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

101010

40.00 60.00 40.00

3S3S3S

6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISON

SWNES2NWNESW

123

Total: 140.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT WERE FILED BY DIFFERENT PARTIESWHO CLAIM OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. 118274, 118275, 195427, 195428.THE MADISON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES SURVEY ( 1954 ) APPEARS TO INDICATE 110 ACRESIRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A FILED APPROPRIATION ONTHE BEAVERHEAD RIVER WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 1053 BEAVERHEADCOUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

MADISON1 27 6W3SNWNENW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: A. BYERS DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

194164-00 194165-00 195427-00 195428-00

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194165-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41B ) AND USES IT IN THE JEFFERSON RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41G ). ANY OBJECTIONTO THIS RIGHT MAY BE FILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINTOF DIVERSION OR PLACE OF USE BASIN.YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BEVERLY M REHM

WILLARD A REHM

965 PARKVIEW COURT

965 PARKVIEW COURT

DILLON, MT 59725 3255

DILLON, MT 59725 3255

41B 194165-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MARCH 26, 1902

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

8.00 CFS

349.00

TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTPUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

101010101011

160.00 80.00 4.00

80.00 10.00 15.00

3S3S3S3S3S3S

6W6W6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

NEE2NW

E2SWNWN2SE

NESWW2W2NW

123456

Total: 349.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT WERE FILED BY DIFFERENT PARTIESWHO CLAIM OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. 118274, 118275, 195427, 194164, 194428.THE MADISON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES SURVEY ( 1954 ) APPEARS TO INDICATE 179 ACRESIRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A FILED APPROPRIATION ONTHE BEAVERHEAD RIVER WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 1053 BEAVERHEADCOUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

MADISON1 27 6W3SNWNENW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: A. BAYERS DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

194164-00 194165-00 195427-00 195428-00

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31

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COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194169-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HARRY W GROSE 1704 MT HWY 41 STWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

41B 194169-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1872

FILED

MULTIPLE DOMESTIC30.00 GPM

0.50

1.50 AC-FT

Households: 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

11 0.50 5S 7W MADISONSWSENW1

Total: 0.50

MADISON1 11 7W5SSWSENW

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194174-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HARRY W GROSE

WILLIAM R GROSE

1704 MT HWY 41 S

1702 MT HWY 41 S

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

41B 194174-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 10, 1872

DECREED

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

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41B 194174-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

101011111111

5S5S5S5S5S5S

7W7W7W7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

E2NENESE

SWNENW

N2NWSEN2N2SW

123456

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD1 21 7W5SSENESE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: CO-OP DITCH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

194174-00 194186-00

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194175-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HARRY W GROSE

WILLIAM R GROSE

1704 MT HWY 41 S

1702 MT HWY 41 S

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

41B 194175-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 10, 1872

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERHEAD RIVER*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS WARM SPRING

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41B 194175-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

101010111111

5S5S5S5S5S5S

7W7W7W7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

NENESENENESE

E2NWNWSWNW

123456

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 10/25/1996: MEANS OFDIVERSION, PRIORITY DATE, PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

22

22

7W

7W

5S

5S

NWNWNE

NWNWNE

UNDEVELOPED SPRING

UNDEVELOPED SPRING

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means: Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name:

Ditch Name:

CO-OP DITCH

WARM SPRINGS DITCH

Remarks:

*Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 194175-00

Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194185-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HARRY W GROSE

WILLIAM R GROSE

1704 MT HWY 41 S

1702 MT HWY 41 S

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

41B 194185-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JULY 15, 1895

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

3.00 CFS

299.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

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41B 194185-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1010111111

50.00 20.00 39.00

150.00 40.00

5S5S5S5S5S

7W7W7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

E2NENESE

NENW

N2N2SW

12345

Total: 299.00

THE PLACE OF USE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 04/07/2009.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD1 20 7W5SSWSWSE

DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER RELEASED FROM ALBERS SLOUGH USES BEAVERHEAD RIVER AS ANATURAL CARRIER TO CONVEY WATER TO A SECONDARY POINT OFDIVERSION IN THE SENESE SEC 21 TWP 5S RGE 7W BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: CO-OP DITCH

ALBERS SLOUGH*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

194185-00 194186-00 194187-00 194188-00 194189-00 194190-00 194191-00

APRIL 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

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Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194186-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HARRY W GROSE

WILLIAM R GROSE

1704 MT HWY 41 S

1702 MT HWY 41 S

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

41B 194186-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 10, 1872

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

2.70 CFS

299.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Page 1 of 3

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41B 194186-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1010111111

50.00 20.00 39.00

150.00 40.00

5S5S5S5S5S

7W7W7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

E2NENESE

NENW

N2N2SW

12345

Total: 299.00

THE PLACE OF USE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 04/07/2009.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD1 21 7W5SSENESE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: CO-OP DITCH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

194185-00 194186-00 194187-00 194188-00 194189-00 194190-00 194191-00

194174-00 194186-00

APRIL 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

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Page 3 of 3

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194187-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HARRY W GROSE

WILLIAM R GROSE

1704 MT HWY 41 S

1702 MT HWY 41 S

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

41B 194187-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

FEBRUARY 15, 1883

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

2.00 CFS

299.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

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41B 194187-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1010111111

50.00 20.00 39.00

150.00 40.00

5S5S5S5S5S

7W7W7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

E2NENESE

NENW

N2N2SW

12345

Total: 299.00

THE PLACE OF USE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 04/07/2009.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD1 21 7W5SSENESE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: CO-OP DITCH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

194185-00 194186-00 194187-00 194188-00 194189-00 194190-00 194191-00

APRIL 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

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Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194188-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HARRY W GROSE

WILLIAM R GROSE

1704 MT HWY 41 S

1702 MT HWY 41 S

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

41B 194188-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JULY 1, 1887

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

2.25 CFS

299.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

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41B 194188-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1010111111

50.00 20.00 39.00

150.00 40.00

5S5S5S5S5S

7W7W7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

E2NENESE

NENW

N2N2SW

12345

Total: 299.00

THE PLACE OF USE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 04/07/2009.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD1 21 7W5SSENESE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: CO-OP DITCH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

194185-00 194186-00 194187-00 194188-00 194189-00 194190-00 194191-00

APRIL 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

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41B 194188-00

Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194189-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HARRY W GROSE

WILLIAM R GROSE

1704 MT HWY 41 S

1702 MT HWY 41 S

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

41B 194189-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JULY 1, 1866

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

170.54 GPM

299.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

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41B 194189-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1010111111

50.00 20.00 39.00

150.00 40.00

5S5S5S5S5S

7W7W7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

E2NENESE

NENW

N2N2SW

12345

Total: 299.00

THE PLACE OF USE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 04/07/2009.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE FILED ON THE SAME FORMERLYDECREED WATER RIGHT. THE SUM OF THE CLAIMED FLOW RATES EXCEEDS THE 300 MINER'SINCHES DECREED IN CASE NO. 1053 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY. 41B 22582-00, 41B 27428-00, 41B27462-00, 41B 88902-00, 41B 194189-00, 41B 194272-00.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD1 21 7W5SSENESE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: CO-OP DITCH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

194185-00 194186-00 194187-00 194188-00 194189-00 194190-00 194191-00

APRIL 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

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Page 3 of 3

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194190-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HARRY W GROSE

WILLIAM R GROSE

1704 MT HWY 41 S

1702 MT HWY 41 S

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

41B 194190-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 1, 1894

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

112.20 GPM

299.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

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41B 194190-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1010111111

50.00 20.00 39.00

150.00 40.00

5S5S5S5S5S

7W7W7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

E2NENESE

NENW

N2N2SW

12345

Total: 299.00

THE PLACE OF USE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 04/07/2009.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE FILED ON THE SAME FORMERLYDECREED WATER RIGHT. THE SUM OF THE CLAIMED FLOW RATES EXCEEDS THE 60 MINER'SINCHES DECREED IN CASE NO. 1053 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY. 41B 20788-00, 41B 20792-00, 41B194190-00.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD1 21 7W5SSENESE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: CO-OP DITCH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

194185-00 194186-00 194187-00 194188-00 194189-00 194190-00 194191-00

APRIL 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

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41B 194190-00

Page 3 of 3

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194191-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HARRY W GROSE 1704 MT HWY 41 STWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9743

41B 194191-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 1, 1866

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

1.25 CFS

68.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

MADISON1 22 7W5SNWNWNE

UNDEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: WARM SPRINGS DITCH

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERHEAD RIVER*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS WARM SPRING

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 1

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1111

39.00 29.00

5S5S

7W7W

MADISONMADISON

W2NEE2E2NW

12

Total: 68.00

THE PLACE OF USE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 04/07/2009.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

194185-00 194186-00 194187-00 194188-00 194189-00 194190-00 194191-00

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41B 194257-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

POINT OF ROCKS ANGUS RANCH INC

WALSH W-BAR RANCH INC

1599 MT HWY 41 S

1015 E BENCH RD

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9755

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

41B 194257-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 1, 1936

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF SPRING CREEK

SPRING CREEK

Source Name:

Source Name:

SURFACE WATER

SURFACE WATER

Source Type:

Source Type:

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41B 194257-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

19192020

6S6S6S6S

6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

S2N2S2S2

S2NWS2

1234

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 08/03/2012: PLACE OF USE,POINT OF DIVERSION.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

3

4

19

19

20

20

6W

6W

6W

6W

6S

6S

6S

6S

S2N2

S2S2

S2NW

S2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MAY 1 TO JULY 1

MAY 1 TO JULY 1

MAY 1 TO JULY 1

MAY 1 TO JULY 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Source Name:

Source Name:

Source Name:

Source Name:

SPRING CREEK

SPRING CREEK

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF SPRING CREEK

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF SPRING CREEK

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

MAY 1 TO JULY 1

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Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194258-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

LAYNE E CARLSON

SHARON M SMITH

7 SEYLER LN

1599 HWY 41S

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

41B 194258-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 1, 1936

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON1 18 6W6SN2NESE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: AUGUST 15 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

TROUT CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

AUGUST 15 TO NOVEMBER 1

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

18 6S 6W MADISONN2NESE1

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 194259-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

LAYNE E CARLSON

SHARON M SMITH

7 SEYLER LN

1599 HWY 41S

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

41B 194259-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 1, 1950

USE

STOCK10.00 GPM

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON1 5 6W6SNWNWNE

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: AUGUST 15 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

AUGUST 15 TO NOVEMBER 1

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

58

6S6S

6W6W

MADISONMADISONW2W2

12

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 194260-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MORSE LAND CO LLC 306 SOUTH MAIN

SHERIDAN, MT 59749 PO BOX 638

41B 194260-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1913

USE

STOCK20.00 GPM

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

31 5S 5W MADISONSWSESW1

MADISON1 31 5W5SSWSESW

DEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SPRING, GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194261-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41B ) AND USES IT IN THE BEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ) AND THE RUBYRIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41C ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BE FILED DURING THEOBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACE OF USE BASIN.YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

KENNETH TILSTRA

MARY E TILSTRA

MORSE LAND CO LLC

PO BOX 905

PO BOX 905

306 SOUTH MAIN

SHERIDAN, MT 59749 0905

SHERIDAN, MT 59749 0905

SHERIDAN, MT 59749 PO BOX 638

41B 194261-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1913

USE

STOCK50.00 GPM

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

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41B 194261-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1919302426

5S5S5S5S5S

5W5W5W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

NWNWNESENESWNESENWSWNWSENWSENE

12345

THE PLACE OF USE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 06/05/2009.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE 41C BASIN TEMPORARYPRELIMINARY DECREE ISSUED 11/14/1990.THE OWNERSHIP OF THIS RIGHT MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. IT APPEARS THAT THE CLAIMEDPOINT OF DIVERSION IS ON BLM LAND AND THAT SOME OF THE CLAIMED PLACES OF USE AREON STATE LAND.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

MADISON1 31 5W5SNWNWNE

DEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SPRING, GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41D 194262-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41D ) AND USES IT IN THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41D ) AND THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BEFILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACEOF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JAMES C KENNEDY % COX ENTERPRISES INC

ATLANTA, GA 30348 5357PO BOX 105357

41D 194262-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 25, 1901

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

3.13 CFS

293.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BIG HOLE RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41D 194262-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

88888888899

17

79.00 36.00 12.00 3.00

22.00 35.00 13.00 22.00 28.00 23.00 2.00

18.00

4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S

6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

S2NESENW

E2SWNWNESE

NWSENESW

N2NESWNWSWSWSWSWNW

NWNWSWW2W2NW

123456789

101112

Total: 293.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 08/02/2001: PLACE OF USE,MAXIMUM ACRES.

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 01/20/1993: PLACE OF USE,MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE MADISON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES SURVEY ( 1954 ) APPEARS TO INDICATE 184.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

MADISON1 21 7W4SSENWSE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 19

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER DIVERTED FROM BIG HOLE RIVER IS CONVEYED TO CALIFORNIASLOUGH WHICH IS USED AS A NATURAL CARRIER TO A SECONDARY POINT OFDIVERSION IN THE SWSWNW SEC 17 TWP 4S RGE 6W MADISON COUNTY.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: PAGEVILLE CANAL

Remarks:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 19

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41D 194262-00

Page 3 of 3

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41D 194263-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41D ) AND USES IT IN THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41D ) AND THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BEFILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACEOF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JAMES C KENNEDY % COX ENTERPRISES INC

ATLANTA, GA 30348 5357PO BOX 105357

41D 194263-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1882

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

3.13 CFS

293.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BIG HOLE RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41D 194263-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

88888888899

17

79.00 36.00 12.00 3.00

22.00 35.00 13.00 22.00 28.00 23.00 2.00

18.00

4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S

6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

S2NESENW

E2SWNWNESE

NWSENESW

N2NESWNWSWSWSWSWNW

NWNWSWW2W2NW

123456789

101112

Total: 293.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 08/02/2001: FLOW RATE,PLACE OF USE, MAXIMUM ACRES.

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 01/20/1993: PLACE OF USE,MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE MADISON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES SURVEY ( 1954 ) APPEARS TO INDICATE 184.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

MADISON1 21 7W4SSENWSE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 19

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER DIVERTED FROM BIG HOLE RIVER IS CONVEYED TO CALIFORNIASLOUGH WHICH IS USED AS A NATURAL CARRIER TO A SECONDARY POINT OFDIVERSION IN THE SWSWNW SEC 17 TWP 4S RGE 6W MADISON COUNTY.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: PAGEVILLE CANAL

Remarks:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 19

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41D 194263-00

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COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194264-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41B ) AND USES IT IN THE BEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ) AND THE RUBYRIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41C ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BE FILED DURING THEOBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACE OF USE BASIN.YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JAMES C KENNEDY % COX ENTERPRISES INC

ATLANTA, GA 30348 5357PO BOX 105357

41B 194264-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 18, 1871

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

10.43 CFS

278.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

MADISON1 16 6W4SNWNESW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Ditch Name: EASTMAN DITCH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 194264-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

449999999999999

9.00 1.00

30.00 27.00 35.00 7.00

29.00 3.00

12.00 36.00 25.00 31.00 8.00

23.00 2.00

4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S4S

6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

S2SWSESESESW

NWNESENE

SWNEE2NENW

SENWSESWNW

NESENWSESWSENESW

E2NWSWSESW

NESWSW

123456789

101112131415

Total: 278.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 08/02/2001: SOURCE, POINTOF DIVERSION, PLACE OF USE, MAXIMUM ACRES, FLOW RATE AND PRIORITY DATE.

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 01/20/93: PLACE OF USE,MAXIMUM ACRES.

THE TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT, PRIORITY DATE, AND FLOW RATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE.THE CLAIMS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT USE THE SAME FILED APPROPRIATION TODOCUMENT THE RIGHT. THE COMBINED FLOW RATE FOR THIS GROUP OF CLAIMS EXCEEDSTHE TOTAL OF THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION. 41B 194264-00, 41B 194268-00.THIS INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE 41C BASIN TEMPORARYPRELIMINARY DECREE ISSUED 11/14/1990.THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT WERE FILED BY DIFFERENT PARTIESWHO CLAIM OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. 41B 194266-00, 41B 194267-00, 41B 194268-00, 41B194269-00, 41B 194270-00, 41B 194271-00, 41B 194272-00, 41B 194264-00.PART OF THE CLAIMED PLACE OF USE APPEARS TO BE OWNED BY PARTIES OTHER THAN THECLAIMANT(S) ACCORDING TO MONTANA STATE CADASTRAL DATA. SEE CLAIM FILE FORADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

194264-00 194268-00

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A FILED RIGHT ON THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER WITH A PRIORITY DATE PRECEEDING CASE NO. 828 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194265-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JAMES C KENNEDY % COX ENTERPRISES INC

ATLANTA, GA 30348 5357PO BOX 105357

41B 194265-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 31, 1877

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

23.48 CFS

609.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

17

17

6W

6W

4S

4S

SWNENW

NWNWNW

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Ditch Name:

Ditch Name:

HOLT DITCH NO. 2

HOLT-PAGEVILLE DITCH NO. 2

CALIFORNIA SLOUGH Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 194265-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

889

1717

187.00 187.00 34.00

182.00 19.00

4S4S4S4S4S

6W6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

E2W2

W2W2N2

N2SW

12345

Total: 609.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 08/02/2001: POINT OFDIVERSION, PLACE OF USE, MAXIMUM ACRES, FLOW RATE.

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 01/04/2012: POINT OFDIVERSION, PLACE OF USE, MAXIMUM ACRES.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

MADISON

MADISON

3

4

17

18

6W

6W

4S

4S

S2SWNW

SESESEHEADGATE

HEADGATE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER DIVERTED FROM CALIFORNIA SLOUGH IS CONVEYED TO SPRINGCREEK WHICH IS USED AS A NATURAL CARRIER TO CONVEY WATER TO THEPLACE OF USE.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: HOLT DITCH NO. 1

Remarks:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194266-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

ROBERT L MARTIN 4931 N 125 WIDAHO FALLS, ID 83402 5465

41B 194266-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

FEBRUARY 26, 1918

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

1.25 CFS

855.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 194266-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

161621

80.00 160.00 615.00

4S4S4S

6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISON

E2NESE

123

Total: 855.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 04/06/1994: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 11/09/2010: PLACE OF USE,MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT WERE FILED BY DIFFERENT PARTIESWHO CLAIM OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. 41B 194266-00, 41B 194267-00, 41B 194268-00, 41B194269-00, 41B 194271-00.THE CLAIMED PLACE OF USE APPEARS TO BE OWNED BY PARTIES OTHER THAN THECLAIMANT(S) ACCORDING TO MONTANA STATE CADASTRAL DATA. SEE CLAIM FILE FORADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). MMA-1-161 AND MMA-1-162 , DATED 10/09/1951 , APPEARS TOINDICATE 768.00 ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

MADISON1 14 7W5SNENWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

THIS WATER RIGHT INCLUDES ISLAND DITCH AS A MEANS OF CONVEYANCE

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: ISLAND-MULE SHOE DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

194266-00 194267-00 194269-00 194271-00

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194267-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

ROBERT L MARTIN 4931 N 125 WIDAHO FALLS, ID 83402 5465

41B 194267-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 25, 1905

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

17.50 CFS

855.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 194267-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

161621

80.00 160.00 615.00

4S4S4S

6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISON

E2NESE

123

Total: 855.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 04/06/1994: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT WERE FILED BY DIFFERENT PARTIESWHO CLAIM OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. 41B 194266-00, 41B 194267-00, 41B 194268-00, 41B194269-00, 41B 194271-00.THE CLAIMED PLACE OF USE APPEARS TO BE OWNED BY PARTIES OTHER THAN THECLAIMANT(S) ACCORDING TO MONTANA STATE CADASTRAL DATA. SEE CLAIM FILE FORADDITIONAL INFORMATION.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). MMA-1-161 AND MMA-1-162 , DATED 10/09/1951 , APPEARS TOINDICATE 768.00 ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

MADISON1 14 7W5SNENWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: ISLAND-MULE SHOE DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

194266-00 194267-00 194269-00 194271-00

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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41B 194267-00

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COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JAMES C KENNEDY

LOIS DAVIS

VAN L DAVIS

% COX ENTERPRISES INC

11 E BENCH RD

206 SEYLER LN

ATLANTA, GA 30348 5357

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9708

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

PO BOX 105357

41B 194268-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 18, 1871

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

15.00 CFS

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

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41B 194268-00

1,190.00

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

49

161621

20.00 315.00 80.00

160.00 615.00

4S4S4S4S4S

6W6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

S2S2

E2NESE

12345

Total: 1,190.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 04/06/1994: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT, PRIORITY DATE, AND FLOW RATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE.THE CLAIMS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT USE THE SAME FILED APPROPRIATION TODOCUMENT THE RIGHT. THE COMBINED FLOW RATE FOR THIS GROUP OF CLAIMS EXCEEDSTHE TOTAL OF THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION. 41B 194268-00, 41B 194264-00.THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT WERE FILED BY DIFFERENT PARTIESWHO CLAIM OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. 41B 194266-00, 41B 194267-00, 41B 194268-00, 41B194269-00, 41B 194271-00, 41B 194264-00.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

16

14

6W

7W

4S

5S

NWSWNE

NENWNE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name:

Ditch Name:

EASTMAN DITCH

ISLAND-MULE SHOE DITCH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

194264-00 194268-00

*Period of Diversion:

*Period of Diversion:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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THE CLAIMED PLACE OF USE APPEARS TO BE OWNED BY PARTIES OTHER THAN THECLAIMANT(S) ACCORDING TO MONTANA STATE CADASTRAL DATA. SEE CLAIM FILE FORADDITIONAL INFORMATION.USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 178-121 , DATED 09/07/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 1118.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). MMA-1-161 AND MMA-1-162 , DATED 10/09/1951 , APPEARS TOINDICATE 1030.00 ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A FILED RIGHT ON THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 1053 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194269-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

ROBERT L MARTIN 4931 N 125 WIDAHO FALLS, ID 83402 5465

41B 194269-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 25, 1905

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

1.25 CFS

855.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 194269-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

161621

80.00 160.00 615.00

4S4S4S

6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISON

E2NESE

123

Total: 855.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 04/06/1994: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 11/09/2010: PLACE OF USE,MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT WERE FILED BY DIFFERENT PARTIESWHO CLAIM OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. 41B 194266-00, 41B 194267-00, 41B 194268-00, 41B194269-00, 41B 194271-00.THE CLAIMED POU APPEARS TO BE OWNED BY PARTIES OTHER THAN THE CLAIMANT(S)ACCORDING TO MONTANA STATE CADASTRAL DATA. SEE CLAIM FILE FOR ADDITIONALINFORMATIONAERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). MMA-1-161 AND MMA-1-162 , DATED 10/09/1951 , APPEARS TOINDICATE 768.00 ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

MADISON1 14 7W5SNENWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

THIS WATER RIGHT ALSO INCLUDES ISLAND DITCH AS A MEANS OFCONVEYANCE

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: ISLAND-MULE SHOE DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

194266-00 194267-00 194269-00 194271-00

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194270-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JOHN F OSBORNE 767 E BENCH RDTWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9767

41B 194270-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 1, 1866

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

1.31 CFS

277.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 194270-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

111212121212

20.00 77.00 65.00 28.00 7.00

80.00

5S5S5S5S5S5S

7W7W7W7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

NESENE

E2NWSWNWNWSE

SW

123456

Total: 277.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 04/06/1994: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 11/09/2010: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

THE 50.5 MINERS INCHES BEING CLAIMED IS ONE-HALF OF A RIGHT DECREED TO FRANK SWARTZIN CASE NO. 1053, BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

MADISON1 14 7W5SNENWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: ISLAND-MULE SHOE DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

194270-00 194272-00

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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Page 3 of 3

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194271-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

ROBERT L MARTIN 4931 N 125 WIDAHO FALLS, ID 83402 5465

41B 194271-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 1, 1894

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

3.30 CFS

855.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 194271-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

161621

80.00 160.00 615.00

4S4S4S

6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISON

E2NESE

123

Total: 855.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 04/06/1994: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 11/09/2010: PLACE OF USE,MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE FILED ON THE SAME FORMERLYDECREED WATER RIGHT. THE SUM OF THE CLAIMED FLOW RATES EXCEEDS THE 200 MINER'SINCHES DECREED IN CASE NO. 1053 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY. 41B 88904-00, 41B 194271-00, 41B214468-00, 41B 216356-00.THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT WERE FILED BY DIFFERENT PARTIESWHO CLAIM OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. 41B 194266-00, 41B 194267-00, 41B 194268-00, 41B194269-00, 41B 194271-00.THE CLAIMED PLACE OF USE APPEARS TO BE OWNED BY PARTIES OTHER THAN THECLAIMANT(S) ACCORDING TO MONTANA STATE CADASTRAL DATA. SEE CLAIM FILE FORADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). MMA-1-161 AND MMA-1-162 , DATED 10/09/1951 , APPEARS TOINDICATE 768.00 ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

MADISON1 14 7W5SNENWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

THIS WATER RIGHT ALSO INCLUDES MULE SHOE DITCH AS A MEANS OFCONVEYANCE

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: ISLAND-MULE SHOE DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

194266-00 194267-00 194269-00 194271-00

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JOHN F OSBORNE 767 E BENCH RDTWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9767

41B 194272-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JULY 1, 1866

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

4.95 CFS

277.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

111212121212

20.00 77.00 65.00 28.00 7.00

80.00

5S5S5S5S5S5S

7W7W7W7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

NESENE

E2NWSWNWNWSE

SW

123456

Total: 277.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 04/06/1994: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 11/09/2010: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

THE CLAIMED DECREED RIGHT FOR 198 MINERS INCHES IS THE COMBINATION OF THREE RIGHTSDECREED IN CASE NO. 1053, BEAVERHEAD COUNTY. REFER TO PALMER & ELIZABETH BAKER (18MINERS INCHES); CARL SWANSTRUM (15 MINERS INCHES); AUGUSTA DARNUTZER (165 MINERSINCHES).

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE FILED ON THE SAME FORMERLYDECREED WATER RIGHT. THE SUM OF THE CLAIMED FLOW RATES EXCEEDS THE 300 MINER'SINCHES DECREED IN CASE NO. 1053 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY. 41B 22582-00, 41B 27428-00, 41B27462-00, 41B 88902-00, 41B 194189-00, 41B 194272-00.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

MADISON1 14 7W5SNENWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: ISLAND-MULE SHOE DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

194270-00 194272-00

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194348-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF DEPT OF FISH WILDLIFE & PARKS PO BOX 200701HELENA, MT 59620 0701

41B 194348-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 14, 1981

THE PRIORITY DATE OF THIS WATER RIGHT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THEFILING DATE OF THE STATEMENT OF CLAIM. THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BECONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.THIS IS AN EXISTING RIGHT. ITS POST-1973 PRIORITY DATE IS DECREEDPURSUANT TO SECTION 85-2-306(4) MCA.

USE

INSTITUTIONAL

25.00 GPM

2.00 AC-FT

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

11 11S 6W BEAVERHEADNWNENW1

BEAVERHEAD1 11 6W11SNWNENW

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

*Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS BLACKTAIL WELL

Purpose Clarification: BLACKTAIL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 194351-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF DEPT OF FISH WILDLIFE & PARKS PO BOX 200701HELENA, MT 59620 0701

41B 194351-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 28, 1964

USE

RECREATION200.00 CFS

144,762.00 AC-FT

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

3

4

25

36

1

2

10W

10W

10W

10W

8S

8S

9S

9S

SESWSW

NW

INSTREAM

INSTREAM

INSTREAM

INSTREAM

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

253612

1011151621283233

8S8S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S9S

10W10W10W10W10W10W10W10W10W10W10W10W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SESWSW

NW

SE

NW

123456789

101112

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

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BEAVERHEAD

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

10

11

15

16

21

28

32

33

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9S

9S

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SE

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Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A USE RIGHT ON BEAVERHEADRIVER WITH A PRIORITY DATE POSTDATING CASE NO. 1053 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.THE WATER COURT WILL HOLD A HEARING ON THIS CLAIM TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITYSUBJECT TO SECTION 85-2-248, MCA, AND MATTER OF THE ADJUDICATION OF EXISTING RIGHTSIN BASIN 41I, 2002 MT 216, 311 MONT. 327, 55 P.3D 396. A HEARING MAY ALSO BE HELD ON THISCLAIM IF A VALID OBJECTION IS FILED UNDER SECTION 85-2-233, MCA, OR THE WATER COURTCALLS THE CLAIM IN ON ITS OWN MOTION UNDER RULE 8, W.R.ADJ.R.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF DEPT OF FISH WILDLIFE & PARKS PO BOX 200701HELENA, MT 59620 0701

41B 194352-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

FEBRUARY 21, 1961

FILED

FISH AND WILDLIFE25.00 CFS

18,095.00 AC-FT

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

3

4

21

22

27

33

6W

6W

6W

6W

3S

3S

3S

3S

NE

INSTREAM

INSTREAM

INSTREAM

INSTREAM

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

BEAVERHEAD

5

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18

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34

4

9

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36

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6W

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JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

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JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

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THIS RIGHT FOR INSTREAM USE APPLIES FROM CLARK CANYON DAM INBEAVERHEAD COUNTY DOWNSTREAM TO THE BIG HOLE RIVER IN MADISONCOUNTY.

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

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THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A FILED RIGHT ONBEAVERHEAD WITH A PRIORITY DATE POSTDATING CASE NO. 1053 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.THE WATER COURT WILL HOLD A HEARING ON THIS CLAIM TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITYSUBJECT TO SECTION 85-2-248, MCA, AND MATTER OF THE ADJUDICATION OF EXISTING RIGHTSIN BASIN 41I, 2002 MT 216, 311 MONT. 327, 55 P.3D 396. A HEARING MAY ALSO BE HELD ON THISCLAIM IF A VALID OBJECTION IS FILED UNDER SECTION 85-2-233, MCA, OR THE WATER COURTCALLS THE CLAIM IN ON ITS OWN MOTION UNDER RULE 8, W.R.ADJ.R.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

GIEM RANCHES INC

HARRIET H GARTH

203 SILVER BOW LN

17 ESTATES OF MONTCLAIRE

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9732

BEAUMONT, TX 77706

41B 194371-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 1, 1876

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

5.94 CFS

343.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

MADISON1 11 7W5SSWSWNE

DIKEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Ditch Name: BAKER DITCH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

19242436

43.00 120.00 60.00

120.00

4S4S4S4S

6W7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

W2NWNE

N2SESW

1234

Total: 343.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE FILED ON THE SAME FORMERLYDECREED WATER RIGHT. THE SUM OF THE CLAIMED FLOW RATES EXCEEDS THE 317 MINER'SINCHES DECREED IN CASE NO. 1053 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY. 41B 1844-00, 41B 49580-00, 41B194371-00.THE MADISON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES SURVEY ( 1965 ) APPEARS TO INDICATE 183.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 30

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HARRIET H GARTH 17 ESTATES OF MONTCLAIREBEAUMONT, TX 77706

41B 194372-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 1, 1867

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

2.76 CFS

225.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1 225.00 5S 7W MADISONE21

Total: 225.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 178-83 , DATED 09/07/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 188.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). MMA-1-150 , DATED 10/09/1951 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 142.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

MADISON1 12 7W5SSWSWNW

DIKEDiversion Means: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: BALLARD DITCH

Remarks:

*Period of Diversion:

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 30

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HELEN M MORRIS

WALTER E MORRIS

512 E BENCH RD

512 E BENCH RD

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

41B 194373-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 1, 1969

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON1 31 6W4SNENESW

DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

31 4S 6W MADISONNENESW1

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE CLAIMED POINT OF DIVERSION IS IN QUESTION. THE LOCATION OF THE SPRING CANNOTBE IDENTIFIED FROM AVAILABLE DATA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 194374-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BROKSLE RANCH INC 446 E BENCH RDTWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

41B 194374-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 1, 1867

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

4.43 CFS

386.80

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

292931313232

80.00 80.30

140.00 25.00 3.00

58.50

4S4S4S4S4S4S

6W6W6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

S2NESWNE

E2NWNWNENW

W2NW

123456

Total: 386.80

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 09/14/1990: OWNERADDRESS, POINT OF DIVERSION, MAXIMUM ACRES, PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

IMPLIED CLAIM NO. 41B 214205-00 WAS AUTHORIZED AND GENERATED BASED ON INFORMATIONIN THIS CLAIM.

THE MADISON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES SURVEY ( 1954 ) APPEARS TO INDICATE 238.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

36

14

7W

7W

4S

5S

SENESE

NENWNEHEADGATE

HEADGATE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: ISLAND-MULE SHOE DITCH

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 194375-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

POINT OF ROCKS CEMETERY ASSN PO BOX 231TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

41B 194375-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 30, 1982

THE PRIORITY DATE OF THIS WATER RIGHT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THEFILING DATE OF THE STATEMENT OF CLAIM. THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BECONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.THIS IS AN EXISTING RIGHT. ITS POST-1973 PRIORITY DATE IS DECREEDPURSUANT TO SECTION 85-2-306(4) MCA.

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

35.19 GPM

2.07

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

MADISON1 10 7W5SNESESE

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

GROUNDWATER*Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1011

1.00 1.07

5S5S

7W7W

MADISONMADISON

NESESENWSWSW

12

Total: 2.07

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

MAY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

DON L MATHESON

NANCY A MATHESON

THELMA B MATHESON

572 MCHESSOR CREEK RD

572 MCHESSOR CREEK RD

572 MCHESSOR CREEK RD

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9723

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9723

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9723

41B 194376-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 10, 1881

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

A SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED FOR THIS USE FROM THISONSTREAM RESERVOIR.

393.00

ENTIRE (ABOUT 200 INCHES) FLOW OF MCHESSOR CREEK.

ENTIRE VOLUME OF MCHESSOR CREEK.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

MCHESSOR CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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6W3 6SSESWNE MADISON

ONSTREAM

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

RESERVOIR NAME: HUBBARD RESERVOIRS

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

28343

68.00 75.00

180.00

5S5S6S

6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISON

S2

W2

123

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

28

28

33

34

34

34

34

34

34

3

3

6W

6W

6W

6W

6W

6W

6W

6W

6W

6W

6W

5S

5S

5S

5S

5S

5S

5S

5S

5S

6S

6S

NWSESE

SESESE

NENENE

NWNWNW

SENWNW

SWSENW

NESWNW

NENESW

NENESW

NWNWNE

SESWNE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

PUMP

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MARCH 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

MARCH 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

MARCH 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

MARCH 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

MARCH 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

MARCH 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

MARCH 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

MARCH 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

MARCH 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

MARCH 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

MARCH 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Reservoir:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use: MARCH 15 TO NOVEMBER 15

DIVERSION # 11Diversion to Reservoir:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

4 70.00 6S 6W MADISONNE4

Total: 393.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE CLAIMED CONVEYANCE DITCH CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED FROM AVAILABLE DATA.FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.NO QUANTIFIED FLOW RATE HAS BEEN CLAIMED.THE CLAIMED PLACE OF USE AND ACRES IRRIGATED COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED FROM DATASUBMITTED WITH THE CLAIM.EXISTENCE OF THE CLAIMED RESERVOIR CANNOT BE CONFIRMED WITH AVAILABLE DATA.NO VOLUME HAS BEEN CLAIMED.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

FRANK W BALKOVETZ 195 BALKOVETZ LNTWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9759

41B 194377-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

NOVEMBER 18, 1927

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

89.76 GPM

30.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

WEST BAKER SLOUGH*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1919

15.00 15.00

4S4S

6W6W

MADISONMADISON

NWNESWNE

12

Total: 30.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE MADISON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES SURVEY ( 1954 ) APPEARS TO INDICATE 15.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 178-81 , DATED 09/07/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 20.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

MADISON1 19 6W4SSESWNW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO SEPTEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

APRIL 15 TO SEPTEMBER 15

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

DONNA R RANKIN 250 TOP RANK LNDILLON, MT 59725

41B 194378-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

NOVEMBER 18, 1927

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

89.76 GPM

30.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

18 30.00 4S 6W MADISONSE1

Total: 30.00

MADISON1 19 6W4SSESWNW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO SEPTEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

CALIFORNIA SLOUGH*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

APRIL 15 TO SEPTEMBER 15

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41D 195086-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41D ) AND USES IT IN THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41D ) AND THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BEFILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACEOF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JAMES C KENNEDY % COX ENTERPRISES INC

ATLANTA, GA 30348 5357PO BOX 105357

41D 195086-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

SEPTEMBER 2, 1890

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

10.23 CFS

270.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS WATER RIGHT HAS BEEN REDUCED TO THE 17 GPMPER ACRE GUIDELINE. THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPEROBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

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41D 195086-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

334444

70.00 100.00 75.00 5.00

20.00

3S4S4S4S4S

6W6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

S2SENE

E2NWNWSENESW

12345

Total: 270.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.THE TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT, PRIORITY DATE, AND FLOW RATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE.THE CLAIMS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT USE THE SAME FILED APPROPRIATION TODOCUMENT THE RIGHT. THE COMBINED FLOW RATE FOR THIS GROUP OF CLAIMS EXCEEDSTHE TOTAL OF THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION. 29064-00, 103743-00, 195091-00, 195086-00.THE MADISON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES SURVEY ( 1954 ) APPEARS TO INDICATE 75.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 178-121 , DATED 09/07/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 231.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

MADISON1 11 7W4SNWSESW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER RELEASED FROM BIG HOLE RIVER USES SCHOOLHOUSE SLOUGH AS ANATURAL CARRIER TO CONVEY WATER TO THE PLACE OF USE.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: SCHOOL HOUSE SLOUGH

BIG HOLE RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

195086-00 195087-00 195089-00 195090-00

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 31

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A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41D 195087-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41D ) AND USES IT IN THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41D ) AND THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BEFILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACEOF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JAMES C KENNEDY % COX ENTERPRISES INC

ATLANTA, GA 30348 5357PO BOX 105357

41D 195087-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 11, 1934

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

3.75 CFS

455.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

WASTE & SEEPAGE, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF SCHOOLHOUSE SLOUGH Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

THE SOURCE IS WATER COLLECTED IN A DRAIN DITCH.

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41D 195087-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

445

33

160.00 75.00

150.00 70.00

4S4S4S4S

6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

N2SWSESE

1234

Total: 455.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE MADISON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES SURVEY ( 1954 ) APPEARS TO INDICATE 230.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

MADISON1 8 6W4SNENW

DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER DIVERTED FROM COLLECTED FROM/ DRAIN DITCH IS CONVEYED TOSCHOOLHOUSE SLOUGH WHICH IS USED AS A NATURAL CARRIER TO CONVEYWATER TO THE PLACE OF USE.

WATER RELEASED FROM DRAIN DITCH USES SCHOOLHOUSE SLOUGH AS ANATURAL CARRIER TO CONVEY WATER TO THE PLACE OF USE.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

195086-00 195087-00 195089-00 195090-00

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 31

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Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41D 195088-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41D ) AND USES IT IN THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41D ) AND THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BEFILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACEOF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

DALE GIEM

JAMES C KENNEDY

JENNIFER GIEM

2333 MT HWY 41 SOUTH

% COX ENTERPRISES INC

2333 MT HWY 41 SOUTH

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9748

ATLANTA, GA 30348 5357

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9748

PO BOX 105357

41D 195088-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 25, 1901

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

6.06 CFS

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

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41D 195088-00

160.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS WATER RIGHT HAS BEEN REDUCED TO THE 17 GPMPER ACRE GUIDELINE. THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPEROBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

18 160.00 4S 6W MADISONN21

Total: 160.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.THE MADISON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES SURVEY ( 1954 ) APPEARS TO INDICATE 70.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 178-81 , DATED 09/07/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 102.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

MADISON1 21 7W4SSENWSE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: PAGEVILLE CANAL

BIG HOLE RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 31

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41D 195088-00

Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41D 195089-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41D ) AND USES IT IN THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41D ) AND THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BEFILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACEOF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JAMES C KENNEDY % COX ENTERPRISES INC

ATLANTA, GA 30348 5357PO BOX 105357

41D 195089-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JANUARY 1, 1914

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

25.00 CFS

660.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS WATER RIGHT HAS BEEN REDUCED TO THE 17 GPMPER ACRE GUIDELINE. THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPEROBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

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41D 195089-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

33445

70.00 270.00 100.00 220.00

3S4S4S4S

6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

S2SEN2

N2S2E2

1234

Total: 660.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.THE MADISON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES SURVEY ( 1954 ) APPEARS TO INDICATE 384.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 178-121 , DATED 09/07/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 566.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

MADISON1 11 7W4SNESESW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER DIVERTED FROM BIG HOLE RIVER IS CONVEYED TO OWSLEY SLOUGHAND SCHOOLHOUSE SLOUGH WHICH IS USED AS A NATURAL CARRIER TOCONVEY WATER TO THE PLACE OF USE.

WATER RELEASED FROM BIG HOLE RIVER USES OWSLEY SLOUGH ANDSCHOOLHOUSE SLOUGH AS A NATURAL CARRIER TO CONVEY WATER TO THEPLACE OF USE.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: OWSLEY SLOUGH

BIG HOLE RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

195086-00 195087-00 195089-00 195090-00

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 31

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41D 195089-00

Page 3 of 3

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41D 195091-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41D ) AND USES IT IN THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41D ) AND THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BEFILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACEOF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

SRI RIVER HOLDINGS LLC C/O GEORGE TRISCHMAN

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 PO BOX 447

41D 195091-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

SEPTEMBER 2, 1890

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

29.73 CFS

785.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BIG HOLE RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41D 195091-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

282829333334

215.00 75.00 40.00

290.00 55.00

110.00

3S3S3S3S3S3S

6W6W6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

N2N2SWNESE

E2W2W2

123456

Total: 785.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT, PRIORITY DATE, AND FLOW RATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE.THE CLAIMS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT USE THE SAME FILED APPROPRIATION TODOCUMENT THE RIGHT. THE COMBINED FLOW RATE FOR THIS GROUP OF CLAIMS EXCEEDSTHE TOTAL OF THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION. 29064-00, 103743-00, 195086-00, 195091-00.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

3

29

11

32

6W

7W

6W

3S

4S

3S

SESESW

NWSESW

NESENW

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MAY 7 TO OCTOBER 15

MAY 7 TO OCTOBER 15

MAY 7 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER RELEASED FROM BIG HOLE RIVER USES BEAVERHEAD RIVER AS ANATURAL CARRIER TO CONVEY WATER TO THE PLACE OF USE.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

103741-00 138092-00 195091-00 195092-00 195093-00

MAY 7 TO OCTOBER 15

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A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 195101-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

SRI RIVER HOLDINGS LLC C/O GEORGE TRISCHMAN

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 PO BOX 447

41B 195101-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 2, 1961

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

3.03 CFS

80.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

34343434

28.00 22.00 15.00 15.00

3S3S3S3S

6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

NENWNWNWSENW

SWNW

1234

Total: 80.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE FLOW RATE MAY EXCEED CAPACITY OF PUMP. DOCUMENTATION ESTABLISHING PUMPCAPACITY WAS NOT SUBMITTED WITH THIS CLAIM.THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A USE RIGHT ON BEAVERHEADRIVER WITH A PRIORITY DATE POSTDATING CASE NO. 1053 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

MADISON1 34 6W3SSWSENW

PUMPDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

AKA PUMP NO. 1

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 31

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

SRI RIVER HOLDINGS LLC C/O GEORGE TRISCHMAN

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 PO BOX 447

41B 195114-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1880

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

27

33

6W

6W

3S

3S

S2SW

NESENELIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

*Period of Diversion:

*Period of Diversion:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

27333434

3S3S3S4S4S

6W6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

S2SWNESENE

W2W2W2NW

N2SE

12345

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE OWNERSHIP OF THIS RIGHT MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. PART OF THE PLACE OF USEAPPEARS TO BE ON MADISON COUNTY LAND.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

3

4

5

34

3

4

6W

6W

6W

3S

4S

4S

W2

W2W2NW

N2SE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

*Period of Diversion:

*Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE RUBY RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN41C ) AND USES IT IN THE RUBY RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41C ) AND THE BEAVERHEAD RIVERDRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BE FILED DURING THEOBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACE OF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

SRI RIVER HOLDINGS LLC C/O GEORGE TRISCHMAN

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 PO BOX 447

41C 195115-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

2 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1955

USE

STOCKNO FLOW RATE HAS BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USE CONSISTS OFSTOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM A DITCH SYSTEM.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCKWATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

WASTE & SEEPAGE, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF JACOBS SLOUGH*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

THE SOURCE IS WATER COLLECTED IN A DRAIN DITCH.

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2734

3S3S

6W6W

MADISONMADISON

S2SESWE2W2

12

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

PART OF THE CLAIMED PLACE OF USE APPEARS TO BE OWNED BY CHURCH MURDOCK, LOTTBROS. INC., AND RL WINSTON ROD CO INC.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

27

34

6W

6W

3S

3S

S2SESW

E2W2LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

SRI RIVER HOLDINGS LLC C/O GEORGE TRISCHMAN

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 PO BOX 447

41B 195116-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1961

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON1 34 6W3SNWSENW

UNDEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS NEW CHANNEL SPRING

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

34 3S 6W MADISONS2NW1

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

SRI RIVER HOLDINGS LLC C/O GEORGE TRISCHMAN

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 PO BOX 447

41B 195117-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1875

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON1 33 6W3SE2

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERHEAD RIVER*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS OLD RIVER CHANNEL

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

33 3S 6W MADISONE21

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE OWNERSHIP OF THIS RIGHT MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. PART OF THE PLACE OF USEAPPEARS TO BE ON DILLET RANCH LAND.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 195119-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

SRI RIVER HOLDINGS LLC C/O GEORGE TRISCHMAN

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 PO BOX 447

41B 195119-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1963

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

33

34

6W

6W

3S

3S

NESESE

SWNWSWUNDEVELOPED SPRING

UNDEVELOPED SPRING

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

OCTOBER 1 TO JUNE 1

OCTOBER 1 TO JUNE 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERHEAD RIVER*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS REID ISLAND DRAIN DITCH

OCTOBER 1 TO JUNE 1

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

333434

3S3S3S

6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISON

E2SESWNWNWSW

123

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE OWNERSHIP OF THIS RIGHT MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. PART OF THE PLACE OF USEAPPEARS TO BE ON DILLET RANCH LAND.THIS CLAIM APPEARS TO DIVERT WATER FROM SEPARATE SOURCES. MORE THAN ONEWATER RIGHT MAY BE INVOLVED.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 195122-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

SRI RIVER HOLDINGS LLC C/O GEORGE TRISCHMAN

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 PO BOX 447

41B 195122-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1955

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON1 34 6W3SN2N2NW

UNDEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERHEAD RIVER*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS TOWN SPRING

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

34 3S 6W MADISONN2N2NW1

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 195123-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

SRI RIVER HOLDINGS LLC C/O GEORGE TRISCHMAN

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 PO BOX 447

41B 195123-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1962

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON1 33 6W3SE2NENE

UNDEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERHEAD RIVER*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS HOAG DRAIN DITCH

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2833

3S3S

6W6W

MADISONMADISON

SEN2NE

12

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 195647-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

GARDEN CREEK STOCK ASSN % SHIRLEY GALOVIC

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 PO BOX 199

41B 195647-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 29, 1982

THE PRIORITY DATE OF THIS WATER RIGHT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THEFILING DATE OF THE STATEMENT OF CLAIM. THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BECONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.THIS IS AN EXISTING RIGHT. ITS POST-1973 PRIORITY DATE IS DECREEDPURSUANT TO SECTION 85-2-306(4) MCA.

USE

STOCK29.16 GPM

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON1 12 6W6SSWSWNW

DEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER FROM UNNAMED SPRING IS CONVEYED THROUGH A PIPELINE TO THEPLACE OF USE.

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF MCHESSOR CREEK Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

21222727362

5S5S5S5S5S6S

6W6W6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

NENENEW2E2N2W2SE

123456

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 09/18/1996: SOURCE, POINTOF DIVERSION, MEANS OF DIVERSION, MEANS OF CONVEYANCE, PLACE OF USE, PRIORITY DATE,PERIOD OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE OWNERSHIP OF THIS RIGHT MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. PART OF THE PLACE OF USEAPPEARS TO BE ON STATE LAND.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 1

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41B 196122-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC 7225 MT HWY 91 SDILLON, MT 59725 9640

41B 196122-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 1, 1967

USE

MINING100.00 GPM

THIS RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE VOLUME OF WATER HISTORICALLY USED FORMINING PURPOSES.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

14 7S 6W MADISONNW1

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

MADISON1 14 6W7SNWNW

PUMPDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

STONE CREEK, LEFT FORK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 196140-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & HELLE INC 1100 STONE CREEK RDDILLON, MT 59725

41B 196140-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 30, 1912

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

3

6

6

6

6W

6W

6W

8S

8S

8S

SWSENE

NWSE

NESW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF HOFFMAN CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

6666

8S8S8S8S

6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

SWSENENWSENESW

NWSW

1234

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

MADISON4 6 6W8SNWSW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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41B 196142-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & HELLE INC 1100 STONE CREEK RDDILLON, MT 59725

41B 196142-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 30, 1912

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

12

13

7W

7W

8S

8S

SESW

NENWLIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF CARTER CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

SOURCE IS COMPOSED OF TWO SPRINGS WITHIN THE POINT OF DIVERSIONLEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION.

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

12131313

8S8S8S8S

7W7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

SESWNENW

NWSENWN2SWNW

1234

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

MADISON

MADISON

3

4

13

13

7W

7W

8S

8S

NWSENW

N2SWNWLIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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41C 196143-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REBISH & HELLE INC 1100 STONE CREEK RDDILLON, MT 59725

41C 196143-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 30, 1912

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON

MADISON

1

2

13

13

7W

7W

8S

8S

SWSWNE

NWSELIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF SWEETWATER CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

SOURCE IS COMPOSED OF THREE UNDEVELOPED SPRINGS WITHIN THE POINTOF DIVERSION LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION.

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

131313131423

8S8S8S8S8S8S

7W7W7W7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

SWSWNENWSE

SWNESWW2SESWSWSESEW2NENE

123456

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM WAS IMPROPERLY DESIGNATED TO BASIN 41B . CLAIM WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE BASIN41C TEMPORARY PRELIMINARY DECREE ISSUED 11/14/1990.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

MADISON

3

4

5

6

13

13

14

23

7W

7W

7W

7W

8S

8S

8S

8S

SWNESW

W2SESW

SWSESE

W2NENE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 196151-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

ELLEN J BROWN

HIRAM D BROWN

409 N MAIN

307 MILL

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

SHERIDAN, MT 59749 9619

41B 196151-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 8, 1954

USE

COMMERCIAL

50.00 GPM

3.00 AC-FT

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

27 3S 6W MADISONSESENW1 Subdivision: NORMAL ADD (TWIN BRIDGES) BLOCK: 13

MADISON1 27 6W3SSESENW

Subdivision: NORMAL ADD (TWIN BRIDGES) TRACT/LOT: 3-8 BLOCK: 13WELLDiversion Means:

Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

Purpose Clarification: STONEFLY INN MOTEL

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE POU IS OWNED BY PARTIES OTHER THAN THE CLAIMANTS,ACCORDING TO MONTANA CADASTRAL DATA (01/24/2008). SEE CLAIM FILE FOR MOREINFORMATION.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 196153-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

EDWIN J GUINNANE PO BOX 57ALDER, MT 59710 0057

41B 196153-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1900

FILED

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED FOR THIS USE FROM THISONSTREAM RESERVOIR. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUMAMOUNT HISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON1 29 6W6SSWNESE

UNDEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO NOVEMBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

THE SOURCE AND PRIMARY POINT OF DIVERSION IS AN UNDEVELOPEDSPRING. THE SPRING SUPPLIES A SMALL RESERVOIR MAKING THE DAM ASECONDARY POINT OF DIVERSION.

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF SPRING CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS MUD SPRING

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8.001.404.50

11.00Dam Height: Depth: Surface Area: Capacity:

6W29 6SSWNESE MADISON

ONSTREAM

FEETFEETACRESACRE-FEET

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

THE CAPACITY, DAM HEIGHT, AND SURFACE AREA HAVE BEEN ESTIMATED BYDNRC.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

29 6S 6W MADISONSWNESE1

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Reservoir:

Place of Use:

Period of Use: APRIL 15 TO NOVEMBER 30

DIVERSION # 1Diversion to Reservoir:

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41B 196159-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

EDWIN J GUINNANE PO BOX 57ALDER, MT 59710 0057

41B 196159-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

25.00 GPM

25.00

PRIMARILY A DIRECT FLOW SYSTEM; FLOW RATE RETAINED.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.PRIMARILY A DIRECT FLOW SYSTEM; VOLUME NOT DECREED.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

MADISON1 29 6W6SSWNESE

UNDEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 10 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

THE SOURCE AND PRIMARY POINT OF DIVERSION IS A UNDEVELOPED SPRING. THE SPRING SUPPLIES A SMALL RESERVOIR MAKING THE DAM A SECONDARYPOINT OF DIVERSION.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF SPRING CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS MUD SPRING

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8.001.404.50

11.00Dam Height: Depth: Surface Area: Capacity:

6W29 6SSWNESE MADISON

ONSTREAM

FEETFEETACRESACRE-FEET

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

THE CAPACITY, DAM HEIGHT, AND SURFACE AREA HAVE BEEN ESTIMATED BYDNRC.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

29 25.00 6S 6W MADISONSWNESE1

Total: 25.00

FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.CLAIM FORM NOT SIGNED OR NOTARIZED.THE MADISON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES SURVEY ( 1954 ) APPEARS TO INDICATE 0.00 ACRESIRRIGATED.USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 178-87 , DATED 09/01/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 8.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.NO PRIORITY DATE WAS CLAIMED.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

*Reservoir:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

MAY 10 TO OCTOBER 15

DIVERSION # 1Diversion to Reservoir:

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 196166-00

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

JOSEPH F IMBS 18 FORDYCE LNSAINT LOUIS, MO 63124

41B 196166-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

MINING

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 08/04/2008.

Owners:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF RATTLESNAKE CREEKSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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41D 196246-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41D ) AND USES IT IN THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41D ) AND THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BEFILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACEOF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MERRITT G PRIDE 75 PENNINGTON RDTWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 8701

41D 196246-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 25, 1901

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

12.12 CFS

320.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS WATER RIGHT HAS BEEN REDUCED TO THE 17 GPMPER ACRE GUIDELINE. THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPEROBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BIG HOLE RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41D 196246-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1313

160.00 160.00

4S4S

7W7W

MADISONMADISON

NESE

12

Total: 320.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.THE MADISON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES SURVEY ( 1954 ) APPEARS TO INDICATE 242.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

MADISON1 21 7W4SSENWSE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 25 TO OCTOBER 4

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: PAGEVILLE CANAL

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

196246-00 215650-00

APRIL 25 TO OCTOBER 4

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41D 196246-00

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 196303-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

GARDEN CREEK STOCK ASSN % SHIRLEY GALOVIC

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 PO BOX 199

41B 196303-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 29, 1982

THE PRIORITY DATE OF THIS WATER RIGHT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THEFILING DATE OF THE STATEMENT OF CLAIM. THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BECONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.THIS IS AN EXISTING RIGHT. ITS POST-1973 PRIORITY DATE IS DECREEDPURSUANT TO SECTION 85-2-306(4) MCA.

USE

STOCK29.16 GPM

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

MADISON1 1 6W6SSESENE

DEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JUNE 1 TO AUGUST 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER FROM UNNAMED SPRING IS CONVEYED THROUGH A PIPELINE TO THEPLACE OF USE.

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BIG DRY CREEK Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS BIG DRY SPRING

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41B 196303-00

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

36111

36

5S6S6S6S6S

6W6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

SWNWSWSESENE

SWNESENENWNESWSW

12345

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 09/18/1996: SOURCE, POINTOF DIVERSION, MEANS OF DIVERSION, PRIORITY DATE, TYPE OF RIGHT, PERIOD OF USE, PLACEOF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE OWNERSHIP OF THIS RIGHT MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. PART OF THE PLACE OF USEAPPEARS TO BE ON STATE LAND.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

JUNE 1 TO AUGUST 1

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41B 196538-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CHARLES L REBICH 23700 MT HIGHWAY 278DILLON, MT 59725 9649

41B 196538-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 25, 1911

FILED

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

13 5S 13W BEAVERHEADSESESE1

BEAVERHEAD1 13 13W5SSESESE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 15 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF SNYDER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS WILLOW SPRING(S)

MAY 15 TO NOVEMBER 1

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41B 196538-00

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88862-00.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 196539-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HEADWATERS RANCH LP PO BOX 408DILLON, MT 59725 0408

41B 196539-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JANUARY 1, 1946

USE

STOCK8.00 GPM

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

BEAVERHEAD1 18 7W8SSENWNE

DEVELOPED SPRINGDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

PIPELINE IS USED TO CONVEY WATER.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF HOFFMAN GULCH*Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS BENSON TWIN SPRING NO. 8.

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 196539-00

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

177

8S8S8S

7W7W7W

MADISONBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

NENESESENESE

SWNESW

123

THE PLACE OF USE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 9/17/2009.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 196540-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

GRETCHEN H BURKE

STEPHEN B BURKE

1817 DELANCEY ST

1817 DELANCEY ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 6606

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 6606

41B 196540-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

FEBRUARY 28, 1955

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

3.98 CFS

105.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 33 8W6SSWNWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: CORRAL DITCH

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 196540-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

28282828282828

11.50 3.75 8.00

23.75 10.00 5.00

27.50

6S6S6S6S6S6S6S

8W8W8W8W8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWSENESWNESENENWSESENWSENWSESENESWSESESWSE

1234567

Total: 89.50

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 04/14/1997: POINT OFDIVERSION, PLACE OF USE, MAXIMUM ACRES.

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 05/07/1996: TYPE OF RIGHT,PLACE OF USE, MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE MAXIMUM ACRES CLAIMED MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THE SUM OF THE PARCEL ACRES IS89.5.THE CLAIMED PERIOD OF USE EXCEEDS THE USUAL GROWING SEASON FOR THIS CLIMATICAREA WHICH IS APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15.USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 579-137 , DATED 09/13/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 108.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 2FF-120 , DATED 07/31/1965 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 112.00 ACRESIRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

196540-00 88347-00 88348-00 88360-00 88361-00 88362-00 88363-00

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COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

DAVID E SCHUETT 2955 CARRIGAN LNDILLON, MT 59725 8542

41B 196651-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1875

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

4.80 CFS

570.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

7

17

8W

8W

8S

8S

E2NESE

NWSWNWHEADGATE

HEADGATE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

67

90.00 480.00

8S8S

8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

S212

Total: 570.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 08/05/1992: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

THE MAXIMUM ACRES WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 6/26/2009.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88830-00.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

196651-00 196652-00 196653-00 196654-00 88829-00 88830-00

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

AUSTIN MCCULLOUGH

BUSINESS DEPOT LLC

CARL F PETERSEN

CAROL E LINDENMUTH

CHARLES V JOHANSON

CONNIE C PETERSEN

DAUGHERTY, JEFFREY M & ELLEN E LIVING TRUST

DAVID MOSHER

DAVID E SCHUETT

324 REEDER ST

PO BOX 1413

250 EAGLE DR

80 KESTREL DR

9598 CARRIAGE CHASE LN

250 EAGLE DR

1128 E GLENDALE ST

20 OSPREY CT

2955 CARRIGAN LN

DILLON, MT 59725 2370

DILLON, MT 59725 1413

DILLON, MT 59725

DILLON, MT 59725 8332

SANDY, UT 84092 6309

DILLON, MT 59725

DILLON, MT 59725 3634

DILLON, MT 59725 8623

DILLON, MT 59725 8542

41B 196652-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

Owners:

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DAVID S FALLIS

DAVID W BROWN

DAVID W HOOKS

DONNA J DAVIS

DOUGLAS F WRIGHT

GLENDON D JOHNSON

HEIDI MOSHER

JACQUELINE D FALLIS

JANI B OLSEN

JOEL E RATTEY

JOHN P PLETCH

JUSTIN S HARTMAN

KENNETH B BRICKZIN

KERRY A CLARK

KIMBERELY D ROBERTS

%18600 SORREL SPRINGS LN

50 EAGLE DR

3535 US HWY 91 S

50 GOSHAWK LN

4100 BLACKTAIL RD

10 HIRSCH LN

20 OSPREY CT

18600 SORREL SPRINGS LN

5900 BLACKTAIL RD

5200 BLACKTAIL RD

2360 WITT RD

5500 BLACKTAIL RD

PO BOX 131

55 GOSHAWK LN

5200 BLACKTAIL RD

FRENCHTOWN, MT 59834 9500

DILLON, MT 59725 8604

DILLON, MT 59725

DILLON, MT 59725 8313

DILLON, MT 59725 8392

DILLON, MT 59725

DILLON, MT 59725 8623

FRENCHTOWN, MT 59834 9500

DILLON, MT 59725 8537

DILLON, MT 59725 8535

LEBANON, IN 46052 9520

DILLON, MT 59725 8612

DILLON, MT 59725 0131

DILLON, MT 59725 8358

DILLON, MT 59725 8535

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LAURA MCCULLOUGH

LEIGHANNE CLARK

MARTHA L STOREY

MERRY LEE HOOKS

MICHAEL J COLEMAN

MICHELLE F MCDONALD

MINTE WRIGHT

MONARCH LLC

PATRICIA A BROWN

PEGGY M COLEMAN

PRANEE MEEKEW

RICHARD D STOREY

RICHARD L OLSEN

RICHARD O NORDQUIST

RICHARD R LINDENMUTH

324 REEDER ST

55 GOSHAWK LN

602 E POINDEXTER

3535 US HWY 91 S

225 EAGLE DR

4121 COUNSIL ST APT 3

4100 BLACKTAIL RD

110 W PARK ST

50 EAGLE DR

225 EAGLE DR

PO BOX 628

602 E POINDEXTER

5900 BLACKTAIL RD

PO BOX 1192

80 KESTREL DR

DILLON, MT 59725 2370

DILLON, MT 59725 8358

DILLON, MT 59725 3555

DILLON, MT 59725

DILLON, MT 59725 8580

LOS ANGELES, CA 90004 4506

DILLON, MT 59725 8392

DILLON, MT 59725 2402

DILLON, MT 59725 8604

DILLON, MT 59725 8580

DILLON, MT 59725 0628

DILLON, MT 59725 3555

DILLON, MT 59725 8537

DILLON, MT 59725 1192

DILLON, MT 59725 8332

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RONALD D PETERSEN

SARAH I HARTMAN

SHAUNA D ANDERSON

STEVEN V DAVIS

TAMMY L BRICKZIN

TERESA J PLETCH

TORRENCE D ANDERSON

TOWERY MARITAL PROPERTY TRUST

PO BOX 628

5500 BLACKTAIL RD

10 HIRSCH LN

50 GOSHAWK LN

PO BOX 131

2360 WITT RD

10 HIRSCH LN

%RONALD E & ZORA R TOWERY

DILLON, MT 59725 0628

DILLON, MT 59725 8612

DILLON, MT 59725 9558

DILLON, MT 59725 8313

DILLON, MT 59725 0131

LEBANON, IN 46052 9520

DILLON, MT 59725 9558

DILLON, MT 59725 6511188 FOX RIDGE DR

DECEMBER 31, 1879

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

6.15 CFS

807.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

BEAVERHEAD1 7 8W8SE2NESE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

667

49.00 178.00 580.00

8S8S8S

8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

NES2

123

Total: 807.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 08/05/1992: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 09/11/1992: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

AN AMENDMENT WAS SUBMITTED BY DAVID SCHUETT ON 6/26/2009 TO AMEND HIS 81.3%OWNERSHIP OF THIS WATER RIGHT. THERE ARE MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE REMAINING81.7% OF THE RIGHT; NO AMENDMENT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED FROM THE REMAINING OWNERS.THE AMENDMENT CANNOT BE IMPLEMENTED, BUT IS RETAINED IN THE CLAIM FILE FORINFORMATIONAL PURPOSES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88830-00.

IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE PLACE OF USE IS OWNED BY PARTIES OTHER THAN THECLAIMANTS ACCORDING TO MONTANA CADASTRAL DATA (01/24/2008). SEE CLAIM FILE FORMORE INFORMATION.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). CXM-2FF-84 , DATED 07/31/1965 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 668.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

BEAVERHEAD2 17 8W8SNWSWNW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

PUMP IS USED AS AN ADDITIONAL MEANS OF DIVERSION.

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

196651-00 196652-00 196653-00 196654-00 88829-00 88830-00

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

DAVID E SCHUETT 2955 CARRIGAN LNDILLON, MT 59725 8542

41B 196653-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 30, 1882

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

3.75 CFS

570.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

7

17

8W

8W

8S

8S

E2NESE

NWSWNWHEADGATE

HEADGATE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

67

90.00 480.00

8S8S

8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

S212

Total: 570.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 08/05/1992: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

THE MAXIMUM ACRES WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 6/26/2009.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88830-00.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

196651-00 196652-00 196653-00 196654-00 88829-00 88830-00

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

DAVID E SCHUETT 2955 CARRIGAN LNDILLON, MT 59725 8542

41B 196654-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1884

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

12.25 CFS

570.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

7

17

8W

8W

8S

8S

E2NESE

NWSWNWHEADGATE

HEADGATE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

67

90.00 480.00

8S8S

8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

S212

Total: 570.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 08/05/1992: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE, FLOW RATE.

THE MAXIMUM ACRES WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 6/26/2009.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88830-00.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

196651-00 196652-00 196653-00 196654-00 88829-00 88830-00

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41B 196655-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CIRCLE S RANCH MONTANA LLC 21906 NE 140TH WAYWOODINVILLE, WA 98072 7296

41B 196655-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

NOVEMBER 4, 1899

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

2.50 CFS

455.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

3

35

35

2

13W

13W

13W

5S

5S

6S

SWSWNW

NENWSW

SWSWNE

DITCH

DITCH

DITCH

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

POLE CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 196655-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

23

1011

300.00 30.00 12.00

113.00

6S6S6S6S

13W13W13W13W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SEN2NE

N2

1234

Total: 455.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 09/25/1991: POINT OFDIVERSION, MAXIMUM ACRES, PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88099-00.

THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A FILED APPROPRIATION ONPOLE CREEK WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 1194 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD4 2 13W6SNESENW

DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER DIVERTED FROM POLE CREEK IS CONVEYED TO KRUGER WHICH ISUSED AS A NATURAL CARRIER TO CONVEY WATER TO THE PLACE OF USE.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

188096-00 188098-00 188101-00 196655-00 196656-00 196657-00 196658-0040965-00 40966-00 88096-00 88097-00 88098-00 88099-00 88100-0088101-00 88105-00 93259-00

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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Page 3 of 3

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 196656-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CIRCLE S RANCH MONTANA LLC 21906 NE 140TH WAYWOODINVILLE, WA 98072 7296

41B 196656-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

NOVEMBER 23, 1900

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

2.50 CFS

455.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

3

35

35

2

13W

13W

13W

5S

5S

6S

SWSWNW

NENWSW

SWSWNE

DITCH

DITCH

DITCH

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

POLE CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 5301

41B 196656-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

23

1011

300.00 30.00 12.00

113.00

6S6S6S6S

13W13W13W13W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SEN2NE

N2

1234

Total: 455.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 09/25/1991: POINT OFDIVERSION, MAXIMUM ACRES, PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88099-00.

THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A FILED APPROPRIATION ONPOLE CREEK WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 1194 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD4 2 13W6SNESENW

DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER DIVERTED FROM POLE CREEK IS CONVEYED TO KRUGER CREEKWHICH IS USED AS A NATURAL CARRIER TO CONVEY WATER TO THE PLACEOF USE.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

188096-00 188098-00 188101-00 196655-00 196656-00 196657-00 196658-0040965-00 40966-00 88096-00 88097-00 88098-00 88099-00 88100-0088101-00 88105-00 93259-00

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 5303

41B 196657-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CIRCLE S RANCH MONTANA LLC 21906 NE 140TH WAYWOODINVILLE, WA 98072 7296

41B 196657-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 1, 1909

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

5.00 CFS

165.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 26 13W5SNENENW

DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

JAGER CREEK AND POLE CREEK ARE USED AS NATURAL CARRIERS TOCONVEY WATER INTIALLY DIVERTED FROM TWIN CREEK. THE SECONDARYDIVERSION FROM JAGER CREEK IS IN THE NENWNE OF SEC. 35 TWP 05S RGE13W. THE SECONDARY DIVERSIONS FROM POLE CREEK ARE IN THE NESENWAND SWSWNE OF SEC 02 TWP 06S RGE 13W BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

TWIN CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS HAINES CREEK

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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41B 196657-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

22

160.00 5.00

6S6S

13W13W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

E2NESENW

12

Total: 165.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 09/25/1991: POINT OFDIVERSION, MAXIMUM ACRES, PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88101-00.

THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A FILED APPROPRIATION ONTWIN CREEK WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 1194 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

188096-00 188098-00 188101-00 196655-00 196656-00 196657-00 196658-0040965-00 40966-00 88096-00 88097-00 88098-00 88099-00 88100-0088101-00 88105-00 93259-00

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Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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MAY 9, 2013 Decree Report - Page 5306

41B 196658-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CIRCLE S RANCH MONTANA LLC 21906 NE 140TH WAYWOODINVILLE, WA 98072 7296

41B 196658-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 24, 1900

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

2.50 CFS

165.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 26 13W5SNENENW

DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

JAGER CREEK AND POLE CREEK ARE USED AS NATURAL CARRIERS TOCONVEY WATER INITIALLY DIVERTED FROM TWIN CREEK. THE SECONDARYDIVERSION FROM JAGER CREEK IS IN THE NENWNE OF SEC 35 TWP 05S RGE13W. THE SECONDARY DIVERSIONS FROM POLE CREEK ARE IN THE NESENWAND SWSWNE OF SEC 02 TWP 06S RGE 13W, BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

TWIN CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS HAINES CREEK

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

Page 1 of 3

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41B 196658-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

22

160.00 5.00

6S6S

13W13W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

E2NESENW

12

Total: 165.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 09/25/1991: POINT OFDIVERSION, MAXIMUM ACRES, PLACE OF USE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88101-00.

THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A FILED APPROPRIATION ONTWIN CREEK WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 1194 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

188096-00 188098-00 188101-00 196655-00 196656-00 196657-00 196658-0040965-00 40966-00 88096-00 88097-00 88098-00 88099-00 88100-0088101-00 88105-00 93259-00

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Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 196659-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CIRCLE S RANCH MONTANA LLC 21906 NE 140TH WAYWOODINVILLE, WA 98072 7296

41B 196659-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 10, 1898

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

3.75 CFS

465.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 7 12W5SSWSENW

DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

SHALE CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS LEADSTONE CREEK

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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41B 196659-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

303125

320.00 105.00 40.00

5S5S5S

12W12W13W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

W2N2

E2E2

123

Total: 465.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 01/30/1986: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

THE POINT OF DIVERSION WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 09/25/1991.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88104-00.

THIS CLAIM AND WATER RIGHT NO. 41B 88104-00 APPEAR TO BE REDUNDANT FILINGS. ITAPPEARS ONLY ONE WATER RIGHT IS INVOLVED.THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A FILED APPROPRIATION ONSHALE CREEK (TRIBUTARY OF GRASSHOPPER CREEK) WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATINGCASE NO. 1194 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

188097-00 196659-00 196660-00 88102-00 88103-00 88104-00

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41B 196659-00

Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 196660-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CIRCLE S RANCH MONTANA LLC 21906 NE 140TH WAYWOODINVILLE, WA 98072 7296

41B 196660-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 29, 1900

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

8.00 CFS

465.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 7 12W5SSESENW

DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

SHALE CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS LEADSTONE CREEK

MAY 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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41B 196660-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

303125

320.00 105.00 40.00

5S5S5S

12W12W13W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

W2N2

E2E2

123

Total: 465.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 01/30/1986: MAXIMUM ACRES,PLACE OF USE.

THE POINT OF DIVERSION WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 09/25/1991.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88104-00.

THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A FILED APPROPRIATION ONSHALE CREEK (TRIBUTARY OF GRASSHOPPER CREEK) WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATINGCASE NO. 1194 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

188097-00 196659-00 196660-00 88102-00 88103-00 88104-00

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41B 196660-00

Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 196898-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41B) AND USES IT IN THE JEFFERSON RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41G). ANY OBJECTIONTO THIS RIGHT MAY BE FILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINTOF DIVERSION OR PLACE OF USE BASIN.YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

FIVE B'S CATTLE CO

SRI RIVER HOLDINGS LLC

PO BOX 5

C/O GEORGE TRISCHMAN

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 PO BOX 447

41B 196898-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

SEPTEMBER 19, 1884

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

39.72 CFS

1,048.00

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 196898-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

210111415222323

61.00 109.00 116.00 115.00 516.00 68.00 59.00 4.00

3S3S3S3S3S3S3S3S

6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

SWS2

W2W2

E2NEW2NW

NWNWSW

12345678

Total: 1,048.00

AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE THE PLACE OF USE COMPLETED 05/13/81. FILE REFLECTS RIGHT ASIT EXISTED PRIOR TO JULY 1973. APPROVED CHANGES WILL BE RECORDED AFTER FINALDECREE. SEE G(W)196898-00 .

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

IMPLIED CLAIM NO. 41B 211210-00 WAS AUTHORIZED AND GENERATED BASED ON INFORMATIONIN THIS CLAIM.

FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

MADISON1 27 6W3SNWNENW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: A. BAYERS DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

196898-00 196900-00 196904-00 196905-00 196908-00

196898-00 196934-00

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31

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41B 196898-00

Page 3 of 3

THIS CLAIM ALSO APPEARED IN THE TEMPORARY PRELIMINARY DECREE FOR THE JEFFERSONRIVER BASIN(41G). THE CLAIMANT OBJECTED TO THE FLOW RATE, VOLUME, ACRES IRRIGATED,POINT OF DIVERSION, MEANS OF DIVERSION, AND PERIOD OF USE. ON DECEMBER 12, 2000HAMILTON RANCHES PARTNERSHIP FILED A CONDITIONAL WITHDRAWAL OF OBJECTION. ONJANUARY 5, 2001 THE COURT ENTERED AN ORDER STAYING ALL PROCEEDINGS ON THEOBJECTION AND WITHDRAWAL UNTIL AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPEARFILING PERIOD FOR THE BEAVERHEAD DECREE. AT THAT TIME, THE OBJECTION WILL BE HEARDWITH ANY OBJECTIONS AND NOTICES OF INTENT TO APPEAR FOR THIS CLAIM FILED DURINGTHE BEAVERHEAD DECREE FILING PERIODS.THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT WERE FILED BY DIFFERENT PARTIESWHO CLAIM OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. W048959-00, W048963-00, W196898-00, W196904-00.THE MADISON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES SURVEY ( 1954 ) APPEARS TO INDICATE 531 ACRESIRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 196904-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41B) AND USES IT IN THE JEFFERSON RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41G). ANY OBJECTIONTO THIS RIGHT MAY BE FILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINTOF DIVERSION OR PLACE OF USE BASIN.YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

FIVE B'S CATTLE CO

SRI RIVER HOLDINGS LLC

PO BOX 5

C/O GEORGE TRISCHMAN

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 PO BOX 447

41B 196904-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MARCH 26, 1902

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

25.00 CFS

1,048.00

TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTPUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 196904-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2215142

10232311

68.00 516.00 115.00 61.00

109.00 59.00 4.00

116.00

3S3S3S3S3S3S3S3S

6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

E2NE

W2SWS2

W2NWNWNWSW

W2

12345678

Total: 1,048.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.THIS CLAIM ALSO APPEARED IN THE TEMPORARY PRELIMINARY DECREE FOR THE JEFFERSONRIVER BASIN(41G). THE CLAIMANT OBJECTED TO THE FLOW RATE, VOLUME, ACRES IRRIGATED,POINT OF DIVERSION, MEANS OF DIVERSION, AND PERIOD OF USE. ON DECEMBER 12, 2000HAMILTON RANCHES PARTNERSHIP FILED A CONDITIONAL WITHDRAWAL OF OBJECTION. ONJANUARY 5, 2001 THE COURT ENTERED AN ORDER STAYING ALL PROCEEDINGS ON THEOBJECTION AND WITHDRAWAL UNTIL AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPEARFILING PERIOD FOR THE BEAVERHEAD DECREE. AT THAT TIME, THE OBJECTION WILL BE HEARDWITH ANY OBJECTION AND NOTICES OF INTENT TO APPEAR FOR THIS CLAIM FILED DURING THEBEAVERHEAD DECREE FILING PERIODS.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

MADISON1 27 6W3SNWNENW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: A. BAYERS DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

196898-00 196900-00 196904-00 196905-00 196908-00

196904-00 196935-00

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31

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41B 196904-00

Page 3 of 3

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT WERE FILED BY DIFFERENT PARTIESWHO CLAIM OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. W048959-00, W048963-00, W196898-00, W196904-00.THE MADISON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES SURVEY ( 1954 ) APPEARS TO INDICATE 531 ACRESIRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 196934-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41B) AND USES IT IN THE JEFFERSON RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41G). ANY OBJECTIONTO THIS RIGHT MAY BE FILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINTOF DIVERSION OR PLACE OF USE BASIN.YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

FIVE B'S CATTLE CO

SRI RIVER HOLDINGS LLC

PO BOX 5

C/O GEORGE TRISCHMAN

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 PO BOX 447

41B 196934-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

SEPTEMBER 19, 1884

FILED

STOCK

TRANSFER PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNER. WATER RIGHT WILL BE SPLITINTO SEPARATE OWNERSHIPS AFTER FINAL DECREE.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Page 1 of 3

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41B 196934-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

221514112

232322

3S3S3S3S3S3S3S3S

6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

E2NE

SWW2SWNW

NWSWNESE

12345678

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS CLAIM ALSO APPEARED IN THE TEMPORARY PRELIMINARY DECREE FOR THE JEFFERSONRIVER BASIN(41G). THE CLAIMANT OBJECTED TO THE FLOW RATE, VOLUME, POINT OFDIVERSION, MEANS OF DIVERSION, AND PERIOD OF USE. ON DECEMBER 12, 2000 HAMILTONRANCHES PARTNERSHIP FILED A CONDITIONAL WITHDRAWAL OF OBJECTION. ON JANUARY 5,2001 THE COURT ENTERED AN ORDER STAYING ALL PROCEEDINGS ON THE OBJECTION ANDWITHDRAWAL UNTIL AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPEAR FILING PERIODFOR THE BEAVERHEAD DECREE. AT THAT TIME, THE OBJECTION WILL BE HEARD WITH ANYOBJECTIONS AND NOTICES OF INTENT TO APPEAR FOR THIS CLAIM FILED DURING THEBEAVERHEAD DECREE FILING PERIODS.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

MADISON1 27 6W3SNWNENW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: A. BAYERS DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

196898-00 196934-00

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 196934-00

Page 3 of 3

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 196935-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41B) AND USES IT IN THE JEFFERSON RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41G). ANY OBJECTIONTO THIS RIGHT MAY BE FILED DURING THE THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THEPOINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACE OF USE BASIN.YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

FIVE B'S CATTLE CO

SRI RIVER HOLDINGS LLC

PO BOX 5

C/O GEORGE TRISCHMAN

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 PO BOX 447

41B 196935-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MARCH 26, 1902

FILED

STOCK

TRANSFER PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNER. WATER RIGHT WILL BE SPLITINTO SEPARATE OWNERSHIPS AFTER FINAL DECREE.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Page 1 of 3

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41B 196935-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

221514112

232322

3S3S3S3S3S3S3S3S

6W6W6W6W6W6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

E2NE

SWW2SWNW

NWSWNESE

12345678

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS CLAIM ALSO APPEARED IN THE TEMPORARY PRELIMINARY DECREE FOR THE JEFFERSONRIVER BASIN(41G). THE CLAIMANT OBJECTED TO THE FLOW RATE, VOLUME, POINT OFDIVERSION, MEANS OF DIVERSION, AND PERIOD OF USE. ON DECEMBER 12, 2000 HAMILTONRANCHES PARTNERSHIP FILED A CONDITIONAL WITHDRAWAL OF OBJECTION. ON JANUARY 5,2001 THE COURT ENTERED AN ORDER STAYING ALL PROCEEDINGS ON THE OBJECTION ANDWITHDRAWAL UNTIL AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPEAR FILING PERIODFOR THE BEAVERHEAD DECREE. AT THAT TIME, THE OBJECTION WILL BE HEARD WITH ANYOBJECTIONS AND NOTICES OF INTENT TO APPEAR FOR THIS CLAIM FILED DURING THEBEAVERHEAD DECREE FILING PERIODS.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

MADISON1 27 6W3SNWNENW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: A. BAYERS DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

196904-00 196935-00

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 196935-00

Page 3 of 3

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 197132-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REECE SILVE JR300 STONE RDTWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

41B 197132-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

FEBRUARY 13, 1970

FILED

STOCK4.20 GPM

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

10 5S 6W MADISONSESWNE1

MADISON1 10 6W5SSESWNE

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: OCTOBER 1 TO MARCH 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

*Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

OCTOBER 1 TO MARCH 1

Page 1 of 2

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41B 197132-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE POU IS OWNED BY PARTIES OTHER THAN THE CLAIMANTS,ACCORDING TO MONTANA CADASTRAL DATA (1/24/2008). SEE CLAIM FILE FOR MOREINFORMATION.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

197132-00 197133-00

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41B 197133-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

REECE SILVE JR300 STONE RDTWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

41B 197133-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

FEBRUARY 13, 1970

FILED

MULTIPLE DOMESTIC15.00 GPM

5.00

4.50 AC-FT

Households: 3

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

10 5.00 5S 6W MADISONSESWNE1

Total: 5.00

MADISON1 10 6W5SSESWNE

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

*Type of Historical Right:

*Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

Page 1 of 2

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41B 197133-00

Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE POU IS OWNED BY PARTIES OTHER THAN THE CLAIMANTSACCORDING TO MONTANA CADASTRAL DATA (01/24/2008). SEE CLAIM FILE FOR MOREINFORMATION.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

197132-00 197133-00

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41D 199195-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41D ) AND USES IT IN THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41D ) AND THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BEFILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACEOF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BETTY L NOVICH

DEWEY NOVICH

14 NOVICH LN

14 NOVICH LN

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9726

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 9726

41D 199195-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 25, 1901

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

4.13 CFS

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS WATER RIGHT HAS BEEN REDUCED TO THE 17 GPMPER ACRE GUIDELINE. THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPEROBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

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41D 199195-00

Page 2 of 2

109.00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

23 109.00 4S 7W MADISONNW1

Total: 109.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

MADISON1 21 7W4SSENWSE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 19

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: PAGEVILLE CANAL

BIG HOLE RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 19

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41C 199203-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE RUBY RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN41C ) AND USES IT IN THE RUBY RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41C ) AND THE BEAVERHEAD RIVERDRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BE FILED DURING THEOBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACE OF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

IMERYS TALC AMERICA INC

IMERYS TALC AMERICA INC

100 MANFELL COURT E SUITE 300

767 OLD YELLOWSTONE TRAIL

ROSWELL, GA 30076

THREE FORKS, MT 59752

41C 199203-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

2 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 8, 1957

USE

DOMESTIC30.00 GPM

0.03 AC-FT

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

*Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF COTTONWOOD CREEK Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS BEAVERHEAD SPRING

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41C 199203-00

Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

14 7S 6W MADISONSE1

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

MADISON1 13 6W7SNWNESE

PIPELINEDiversion Means: MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER IS DIVERTED FROM THE SPRING BY PIPELINE AND CONVEYED ASHORT DISTANCE TO A CATCHMENT LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE SOURCE. ATANKER TRUCK IS USED TO PUMP WATER FROM THE CATCHMENT ANDCONVEY IT VIA ROAD FOR DOMESTIC POTABLE NEEDS AT THE MINE.OVERFLOW FROM THE CATCHMENT RETURNS IMMEDIATELY TO THE SOURCE.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

*Period of Use:

Remarks:

*Period of Diversion:

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 30

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BRACY LIVING TRUST

HUNTLEY LAND LLC

OLD STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO

RALPH HUNTLEY & SON INC

1470 TERESITA DR

PO BOX 115

PO BOX 1520

1875 BEAVERHEAD LN

SAN JOSE, CA 95129 4939

WISDOM, MT 59761 0115

VERADALE, WA 99037 1520

DILLON, MT 59725 9454

41B 210654-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 2, 1880

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

2.00 CFS

65.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF LONG GULCH*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 210654-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

191930303030

5.00 10.00 15.00 5.00

10.00 20.00

8S8S8S8S8S8S

9W9W9W9W9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SENWSESWSE

SWNWSWNWSE

NESWNWSW

123456

Total: 65.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 10/28/1996: POINT OFDIVERSION, PLACE OF USE, FLOW RATE, PRIORITY DATE, PURPOSE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS CREATED BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIM NO. 88336-00 , PRIOR TOWATER COURT AUTHORIZATION BEING REQUIRED.

FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE PLACE OF USE IS OWNED BY PARTIES OTHER THAN THECLAIMANTS, ACCORDING TO MONTANA CADASTRAL DATA (09/09/2008). SEE CLAIM FILE FORMORE INFORMATION.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

30

30

9W

9W

8S

8S

SWSENW

SWNWSE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name:

Ditch Name:

DINGLEY DITCH

BIRKENBUEL DITCH

SOURCE IS COMPOSED OF 10 UNDEVELOPED SPRINGS WITHIN THE POINT OFDIVERSION LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION.

ALSO KNOWN AS WARM SPRINGS

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

210654-00 210656-00 88332-00 88333-00 88335-00

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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IT APPEARS THAT THIS WATER RIGHT MAY HAVE BEEN SEVERED BASED ON OWNERSHIPUPDATE INFORMATION AND CADASTRAL DATA.THE CLAIMED PERIOD OF USE EXCEEDS THE USUAL GROWING SEASON FOR THIS CLIMATICAREA WHICH IS APRIL 20 TO OCTOBER 14.USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 879-18 , DATED 09/18/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 18.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). CXM-3FF-69 , DATED 08/01/1965 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 23.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A FILED RIGHT ON WARMSPRINGS CREEK WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 807 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.THE COMBINED CLAIMED FLOW RATE FOR THIS GROUP OF SUPPLEMENTAL RIGHTS IS 68.76GPM PER ACRE. THE FLOW RATE GUIDELINE FOR INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS IS 17 GPM PER ACRE.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 210655-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

OLD STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO PO BOX 1520VERADALE, WA 99037 1520

41B 210655-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JULY 24, 1894

FILED

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

30

30

9W

9W

8S

8S

SWSENW

S2LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

LONG GULCH*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS WARM SPRINGS CREEK

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

3030

8S8S

9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWSENWS2

12

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS CREATED BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIM NO. 88336-00 , PRIOR TOWATER COURT AUTHORIZATION BEING REQUIRED.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 210656-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BRACY LIVING TRUST

HUNTLEY LAND LLC

OLD STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO

RALPH HUNTLEY & SON INC

1470 TERESITA DR

PO BOX 115

PO BOX 1520

1875 BEAVERHEAD LN

SAN JOSE, CA 95129 4939

WISDOM, MT 59761 0115

VERADALE, WA 99037 1520

DILLON, MT 59725 9454

41B 210656-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

OCTOBER 31, 1906

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

1.00 CFS

65.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

SPRING, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF LONG GULCH*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 210656-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

191930303030

5.00 10.00 15.00 5.00

10.00 20.00

8S8S8S8S8S8S

9W9W9W9W9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SENWSESWSE

SWNWSWNWSE

NESWNWSW

123456

Total: 65.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 10/28/1996: FLOW RATE,PRIORITY DATE, TYPE OF RIGHT.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS CREATED BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIM NO. 88336-00 , PRIOR TOWATER COURT AUTHORIZATION BEING REQUIRED.

IT APPEARS THE PLACE OF USE IS OWNED BY PARTIES OTHER THAN THE CLAIMANTS,ACCORDING TO MONTANA CADASTRAL DATA (9/9/2008). SEE CLAIM FILE FOR MOREINFORMATION.IT APPEARS THAT THIS WATER RIGHT MAY HAVE BEEN SEVERED BASED ON OWNERSHIPUPDATE INFORMATION AND CADASTRAL DATA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

30

30

9W

9W

8S

8S

SWSENW

SWNWSE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name:

Ditch Name:

DINGLEY DITCH

BIRKENBUEL DITCH

SOURCE IS COMPOSED OF 10 UNDEVELOPED SPRINGS WITHIN THE POINT OFDIVERSION LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION.

ALSO KNOWN AS WARM SPRINGS

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

210654-00 210656-00 88332-00 88333-00 88335-00

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 3 of 3

THE CLAIMED PERIOD OF USE EXCEEDS THE USUAL GROWING SEASON FOR THIS CLIMATICAREA WHICH IS APRIL 20 TO OCTOBER 14.USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 879-18 , DATED 09/18/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 18.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). CXM-3FF-69 , DATED 08/01/1965 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 23.00ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.THE COMBINED CLAIMED FLOW RATE FOR THIS GROUP OF SUPPLEMENTAL RIGHTS IS 68.76GPM PER ACRE. THE FLOW RATE GUIDELINE FOR INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS IS 17 GPM PER ACRE.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 210657-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

OLD STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO PO BOX 1520VERADALE, WA 99037 1520

41B 210657-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

FEBRUARY 21, 1903

DECREED

DOMESTIC40.00 GPM

1.50 AC-FT

Households: 1

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

30 0.00 8S 9W BEAVERHEADSESWNW1

BEAVERHEAD1 30 9W8SSESWNW

PIPELINEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

WARM SPRINGS*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS CREATED BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIM NO. 88336-00 , PRIOR TOWATER COURT AUTHORIZATION BEING REQUIRED.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE FILED ON THE SAME FORMERLYDECREED WATER RIGHT. THE SUM OF THE CLAIMED FLOW RATES EXCEEDS THE 35 MINER'SINCHES DECREED IN CASE NO. 1258 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY. 41B 88059-00, 41B 210657-00.THE CLAIMED FLOW RATE EXCEEDS THE 35 GPM GUIDELINE FOR THIS PURPOSE AND CANNOTBE CONFIRMED DUE TO LACK OF DATA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

210657-00 88059-00

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41B 210694-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

CHRISTINE HILDRETH

CLAYTON HILDRETH

DARLENE HILDRETH

DIANNE H HARDIE

LARRY TAYLOR

RAYMOND H HILDRETH

VANA TAYLOR

WARREN N HARDIE

90 CLAYTON LN

90 CLAYTON LN

15 NICK LN

181 MAINSAIL DR

2077 LAKNAR LN

15 NICK LN

2077 LAKNAR LN

181 MAINSAIL DR

DILLON, MT 59725 9408

DILLON, MT 59725 9408

DILLON, MT 59725

THIRD LAKE, IL 60030 2615

DILLON, MT 59725 9493

DILLON, MT 59725 8808

DILLON, MT 59725 9493

THIRD LAKE, IL 60030 2615

41B 210694-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

JANUARY 3, 1984

TRANSFER PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS ONLY. INDIVIDUAL PORTIONSWILL BE RECORDED AFTER FINAL DECREE.

Owners:

*Priority Date:

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CLAIM FILED LATE 01/03/1984 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.THE PRIORITY DATE OF THIS WATER RIGHT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THEFILING DATE OF THE STATEMENT OF CLAIM. THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BECONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.THIS IS AN EXISTING RIGHT. ITS POST-1973 PRIORITY DATE IS DECREEDPURSUANT TO SECTION 85-2-306(4) MCA.

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

5.00 CFS

160.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

316

80.00 80.00

6S7S

8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

S2SEN2NE

12

Total: 160.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE CLAIMED FLOW RATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED WITH THISCLAIM INDICATES A FLOW RATE OF 1100 GPM.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

BEAVERHEAD1 6 8W7SNENWNE

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE ASSOCIATED WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS SHARE THE SAME PLACE OF USE.

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE ASSOCIATED WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS SHARE THE SAME PLACE OF USE.

210694-00 54490-00

210694-00 54490-01

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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CLAIM FILED LATE 01/03/1984 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE POU IS OWNED BY PARTIES OTHER THAN THE CLAIMANTS,ACCORDING TO MONTANA CADASTRAL DATA (01/24/2008). SEE CLAIM FILE FOR MOREINFORMATION.THE TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED WITHTHE CLAIM INDICATES A USE AND A FILED APPROPRIATION RIGHT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 210759-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

ARTHUR J GOOLSBY JR4108 ARKWRIGHT RDMACON, GA 31210 1707

41B 210759-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

MARCH 30, 1962

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 03/13/1984 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

1.56 CFS

70.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

BEAVERHEAD1 34 9W7SSWSWSW

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

343

40.00 30.00

7S8S

9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

W2SWNWNW

12

Total: 70.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 03/13/1984 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE ASSOCIATED WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS SHARE THE SAME WATER RIGHT.

18784-00 210759-00 9963-00

210759-00 54535-00

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

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41B 210760-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

ARTHUR J GOOLSBY JR4108 ARKWRIGHT RDMACON, GA 31210 1707

41B 210760-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

JUNE 11, 1963

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 03/13/1984 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

210.00 GPM

21.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

BEAVERHEAD1 34 9W7SSENWSW

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

34 21.00 7S 9W BEAVERHEADW2SW1

Total: 21.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.CLAIM FILED LATE 03/13/1984 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). CXM 6FF-97 , DATED 08/18/1965 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 0.00ACRES IRRIGATED.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE ASSOCIATED WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS SHARE THE SAME HISTORICAL RIGHT TYPE.

210760-00 54536-00

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 15

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41B 210919-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MARK L HATFIELD

TAMMY P HATFIELD

193 RYAN CANYON RD

193 RYAN CANYON RD

DILLON, MT 59725 8001

DILLON, MT 59725 8001

41B 210919-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

APRIL 24, 1912

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/30/1983 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

81.26 GPM

4.78

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

LONG GULCH*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS WARM SPRINGS CREEK

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

30 4.78 8S 9W BEAVERHEADNWNWNE1

Total: 4.78

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT, PRIORITY DATE, AND FLOW RATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE.THE CLAIMS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT USE THE SAME FILED APPROPRIATION TODOCUMENT THE RIGHT. THE COMBINED FLOW RATE FOR THIS GROUP OF CLAIMS EXCEEDSTHE TOTAL OF THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION. 41B 210919-00, 41B 88333-00, 41B 88222-00.CLAIM FILED LATE 06/30/1983 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD1 30 9W8SSWSENW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: DINGLEY DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

210919-00 210920-00

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 31

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 210920-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MARK L HATFIELD

TAMMY P HATFIELD

193 RYAN CANYON RD

193 RYAN CANYON RD

DILLON, MT 59725 8001

DILLON, MT 59725 8001

41B 210920-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

APRIL 24, 1912

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/30/1983 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

FILED

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Owners:

Priority Date:

*Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

LONG GULCH*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS WARM SPRINGS CREEK

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

30 8S 9W BEAVERHEADN2NWNE1

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/30/1983 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD1 30 9W8SSWSENW

DITCHDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

210919-00 210920-00

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41B ) AND USES IT IN THE JEFFERSON RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41G ). ANY OBJECTIONTO THIS RIGHT MAY BE FILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINTOF DIVERSION OR PLACE OF USE BASIN.YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

ARTHUR B BAYERS PO BOX STWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

41B 211210-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 1, 1946

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

1.11 CFS

30.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2 30.00 3S 6W MADISONE2SW1

Total: 30.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 196898-00.

FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.THIS INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE 41G BASIN TEMPORARYPRELIMINARY DECREE ISSUED 10/17/1989.THE MADISON COUNTY WATER RESOURCES SURVEY ( 1954 ) APPEARS TO INDICATE 0.00 ACRESIRRIGATED.USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 178-124 , DATED 09/07/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 0.00ACRES IRRIGATED.THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A USE RIGHT ON BEAVERHEADRIVER WITH A PRIORITY DATE POSTDATING CASE NO. 1053 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

MADISON1 27 6W3SNWNENW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: A. BAYERS DITCH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 211382-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES GROUNDWATER FROM THE BEAVERHEAD RIVERDRAINAGE (BASIN 41B). THIS USE MAY POTENTIALLY AFFECT WATER RIGHTS IN THEJEFFERSON RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41G), THE RUBY RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41C) AND THEBIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41D). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BE FILEDDURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACE OF USEBASIN.YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

LESLIE J ADAMS PO BOX 503TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 0503

41B 211382-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

2 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

NOVEMBER 30, 1959

FILED

INSTITUTIONAL250.00 GPM

405.50 AC-FT

MADISON1 28 6W3SSENESE

WELLDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

*Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

GROUNDWATER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS WELL NO. 2

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

272828

3S3S3S

6W6W6W

MADISONMADISONMADISON

W2NWSWSESENEE2NESE

123

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 4736-00.

WHENEVER THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE COMBINED TO SUPPLYWATER FOR THE CLAIMED PURPOSE, EACH IS LIMITED TO THE HISTORICAL FLOW RATE ANDPLACE OF USE OF THAT INDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTSSHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE. 4736-00, 4737-00,211382-00.

THE CLAIMED VOLUME APPEARS TO BE EXCESSIVE FOR THE CLAIMED PURPOSE AND CANNOTBE CONFIRMED DUE TO LACK OF DATA.THE CLAIMED VOLUME EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM FEASIBLE VOLUME. BASED ON THE FLOW RATEAND PERIOD OF USE, THE MAXIMUM VOLUME POSSIBLE IS 403.25 ACRE-FEET PER YEAR.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 211844-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

JACKIE H PECCIA

ROBERT J PECCIA

19 SEPTEMBER DR

19 SEPTEMBER DR

CLANCY, MT 59634 9542

CLANCY, MT 59634 9542

41B 211844-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

JUNE 21, 1923

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 02/10/1987 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

5.00 CFS

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

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41B 211844-00

260.00

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

21222728

70.00 20.00 30.00

140.00

5S5S5S5S

7W7W7W7W

BEAVERHEADMADISONMADISONBEAVERHEAD

S2SESWSWNWNW

NE

1234

Total: 260.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 02/10/1987 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.THE TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED WITHTHE CLAIM INDICATES A FILED APPROPRIATION AND A USE RIGHT.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD1 28 7W5SNWNWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

CHARLTON SLOUGH Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

211844-00 211845-00

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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Page 3 of 3

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 211845-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

JACKIE H PECCIA

ROBERT J PECCIA

19 SEPTEMBER DR

19 SEPTEMBER DR

CLANCY, MT 59634 9542

CLANCY, MT 59634 9542

41B 211845-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

AUGUST 26, 1889

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 02/10/1987 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

9.85 CFS

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

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41B 211845-00

260.00

THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

21222728

70.00 20.00 30.00

140.00

5S5S5S5S

7W7W7W7W

BEAVERHEADMADISONMADISONBEAVERHEAD

S2SESWSWNWNW

NE

1234

Total: 260.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 02/10/1987 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.THE TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED WITHTHE CLAIM INDICATES A FILED APPROPRIATION AND A USE RIGHT.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

BEAVERHEAD1 28 7W5SNWNWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

*Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

CHARLTON SLOUGH Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

211844-00 211845-00

MARCH 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 211900-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BRACY LIVING TRUST

OLD STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO

1470 TERESITA DR

PO BOX 1520

SAN JOSE, CA 95129 4939

VERADALE, WA 99037 1520

41B 211900-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USECONSISTS OF STOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM ADITCH SYSTEM. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM AMOUNTHISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

BEAVERHEAD1 19 9W8SSE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1930

8S8S

9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SENW

12

CLAIM FILED 12/15/1983 . THIS IS AN EXEMPT RIGHT VOLUNTARILY FILED UNDER SECTION 85-2-222, MCA.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

NO PRIORITY DATE WAS CLAIMED.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD2 30 9W8SNW

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 212300-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

GUND, GEORGE III REVOCABLE TRUST 39 MESA ST STE 300SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94129 1019

41B 212300-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

JUNE 1, 1942

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 04/15/1988 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

THIS WATER RIGHT ALSO INCLUDES SUBIRRIGATION AS AN INCIDENTALTYPE OF IRRIGATION.3.67 CFS

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

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41B 212300-00

97.00

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

3333333

26.00 3.00

23.00 3.00

10.00 20.00 12.00

8S8S8S8S8S8S8S

9W9W9W9W9W9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

NENESENWNE

SENENESWNESESWNE

NESENWSE

1234567

Total: 97.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 04/15/1988 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A USE RIGHT ON THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER WITH A PRIORITY DATE POSTDATING CASE NO. 1053 BEAVERHEADCOUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD1 3 9W8SSWNWSE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

POINDEXTER SLOUGH Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 31

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41B 212300-00

Page 3 of 3

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 213185-00

Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HARRINGTON CO 1740 HOLMES AVEBUTTE, MT 59701 3515

41B 213185-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

DOMESTIC

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 01/08/1982.

Owners:

GROUNDWATERSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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41B 213186-00

Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HARRINGTON CO 1740 HOLMES AVEBUTTE, MT 59701 3515

41B 213186-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

DOMESTIC

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 01/08/1982.

Owners:

GROUNDWATERSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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41B 213187-00

Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HARRINGTON CO 1740 HOLMES AVEBUTTE, MT 59701 3515

41B 213187-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

STOCK

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 01/08/1982.

Owners:

GROUNDWATERSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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41B 213188-00

Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BETTY R REYNOLDS

ED REYNOLDS

5825 HWY 91 S

5825 HWY 91 S

DILLON, MT 59725

DILLON, MT 59725

41B 213188-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

DOMESTIC

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 03/25/1982.

Owners:

GROUNDWATERSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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41B 213189-00

Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MERTZ, SARA SEPARATE PROPERTY TRUST

THOMAS HALLACK

1315 DIAMOND HEAD DR

1315 DIAMOND HEAD DR

ENCINITAS, CA 92024 4004

ENCINITAS, CA 92024 4004

41B 213189-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

MULTIPLE DOMESTIC

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 06/19/1981.

Owners:

CANYON CREEKSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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41B 213190-00

Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MERTZ, SARA SEPARATE PROPERTY TRUST

THOMAS HALLACK

1315 DIAMOND HEAD DR

1315 DIAMOND HEAD DR

ENCINITAS, CA 92024 4004

ENCINITAS, CA 92024 4004

41B 213190-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

MINING

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 06/19/1981.

Owners:

CANYON CREEKSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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41B 214205-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

BROKSLE RANCH INC 446 E BENCH RDTWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

41B 214205-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

JUNE 1, 1867

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: NATURAL SUBIRRIGATION

NO FLOW RATE HAS BEEN DECREED FOR THIS USE OF NATURALSUBIRRIGATION.

65.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

30 65.00 4S 6W MADISONSE1

Total: 65.00

MADISON1 30 6W4SSE

SUBIRRIGATIONDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

SUBIRRIGATION, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:GROUNDWATERSource Type:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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Page 2 of 2

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 194374-00.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks:

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41B 214468-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HARRIET FOURNIER

J BAR L RANCHES LLC

JOHN R FOURNIER

PO BOX 192

98 BALKOVETZ LN

PO BOX 192

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 0192

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 0192

41B 214468-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 1, 1894

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

94.25 GPM

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

OWNERSHIP UPDATE PROCESSED TO ADD NEW OWNERS. THE WATERRIGHT MAY BE SPLIT INTO SEPARATE WATER RIGHTS UPON REQUEST OFTHE OWNERS.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Page 1 of 3

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41B 214468-00

74.00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

35 74.00 4S 7W MADISONSE1

Total: 74.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 25443-00.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE FILED ON THE SAME FORMERLYDECREED WATER RIGHT. THE SUM OF THE CLAIMED FLOW RATES EXCEEDS THE 200 MINER'SINCHES DECREED IN CASE NO. 1053 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY. 41B 88904-00, 41B 194271-00, 41B214468-00, 41B 216356-00.CLAIM FORM NOT SIGNED OR NOTARIZED.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

MADISON1 11 7W5SSWSWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: BAKER DITCH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

214468-00 25443-00 27427-00 27428-00 27429-00 27430-00 27431-0027432-00

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 1

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Page 3 of 3

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 214945-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

ELIZABETH M GROSE

KENNETH J GROSE

59 COSGROVE LN

59 COSGROVE LN

DILLON, MT 59725 8869

DILLON, MT 59725 8869

41B 214945-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

APRIL 15, 1879

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 02/02/96 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

DECREED

DOMESTIC20.00 GPM

1.00 AC-FT

THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Households: 1

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

6 7S 8W BEAVERHEADSESENE1 Subdivision: BEAVERHEAD ACRES TRACT/LOT: 8

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 02/02/96 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD1 7 8W7SSWSWSE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: FEBRUARY 15 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER FROM BEAVERHEAD RIVER IS CONVEYED THROUGH SELWAY SLOUGHTO THE PLACE OF USE.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: SELWAY SLOUGH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

FEBRUARY 15 TO NOVEMBER 1

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41B 215051-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

LACIE M PUYEAR

ROBERT S PUYEAR

390 BEAVERHEAD LN

390 BEAVERHEAD LN

DILLON, MT 59725 8881

DILLON, MT 59725 8881

41B 215051-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

MAY 15, 1881

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

58.34 GPM

4.60

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

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41B 215051-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

66

2.00 2.60

7S7S

8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SWSENENWNESE

12

Total: 4.60THE PLACE OF USE INCLUDES LOT 19 BEAVERHEAD ACRES SUBDIVISION.

THE PERIOD OF USE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 12/07/2007.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 05/20/96 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD1 7 8W7SSWSWSE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER FROM BEAVERHEAD RIVER IS CONVEYED THROUGH SELWAY SLOUGHTO THE PLACE OF USE.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: SELWAY SLOUGH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 30

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Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 215331-00

Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215331-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

B

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

IRRIGATION

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 07/29/1997.

Owners:

TWIN CREEKSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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41B 215332-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215332-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

FEBRUARY 15, 1928

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/26/1996 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

1.70 CFS

45.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

*Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

POLE CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 215332-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

3535353636

10.00 14.00 4.00 2.00

15.00

5S5S5S5S5S

13W13W13W13W13W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

S2NESE

SWS2NW

SW

12345

Total: 45.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 03/18/2010: PLACE OF USE,MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/26/1996 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A USE RIGHT ON POLE CREEKWITH A PRIORITY DATE POSTDATING CASE NO. 1194 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

35

35

13W

13W

5S

5S

NENWSW

NWNWSWHEADGATE

HEADGATE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

215332-00 215333-00

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

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Page 3 of 3

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 215333-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215333-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

FEBRUARY 15, 1928

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/26/1996 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

1.44 CFS

38.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

*Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

JAGER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 215333-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

3536

20.00 18.00

5S5S

13W13W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

E2W2

12

Total: 38.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 03/18/2010: PLACE OF USE,MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/26/1996 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A USE RIGHT ON JAGERCREEK WITH A PRIORITY DATE POSTDATING CASE NO. 1194 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD1 35 13W5SNENWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

215332-00 215333-00

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

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Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 215360-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215360-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/96 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

1.70 CFS

45.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

*Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

HARRISON CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Page 1 of 2

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

36 45.00 6S 13W BEAVERHEADSE1

Total: 45.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 03/18/2010: PRIORITY DATE,PLACE OF USE, MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/96 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD1 35 13W6SSWNENE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

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41B 215366-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215366-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

NOVEMBER 8, 1879

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/1996 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

1.70 CFS

45.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

*Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF GRASSHOPPER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Page 1 of 2

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

161616

30.00 12.00 3.00

7S7S7S

12W12W12W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

S2NENESEN2SW

123

Total: 45.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 03/18/2010: PLACE OF USE,MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/1996 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD1 16 12W7SSENWSW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

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41B 215367-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215367-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

NOVEMBER 8, 1879

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/1996 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

3.00 CFS

80.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 16 12W7SSWNWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

GRASSHOPPER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Page 1 of 2

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 80.00 7S 12W BEAVERHEADNE1

Total: 80.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/1996 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 1

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41B 215368-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215368-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

NOVEMBER 8, 1879

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/26/1996 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

1.70 CFS

45.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

*Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

TAYLOR CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Page 1 of 2

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

36 45.00 7S 12W BEAVERHEADW2W21

Total: 45.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 03/18/2010: PLACE OF USE,MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/26/1996 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A USE RIGHT ON TAYLORCREEK WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 551 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD1 36 12W7SSENWNW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

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41B 215369-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215369-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

OCTOBER 10, 1884

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/1996 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

340.00 GPM

20.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

*Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF GRASSHOPPER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Page 1 of 2

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41B 215369-00

Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

12 20.00 7S 13W BEAVERHEADN21

Total: 20.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 03/18/2010: PLACE OF USE,MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/1996 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD1 12 13W7SSWNENW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

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41B 215370-00

Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215370-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

B

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

IRRIGATION

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 03/18/2010.

Owners:

SWAMP CREEKSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215375-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

B

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

IRRIGATION

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 07/29/1997.

Owners:

BROCK CREEKSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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41B 215376-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215376-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/1996 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

3.56 CFS

95.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 18 6W10SNENWSW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

*Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

Page 1 of 2

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

7 95.00 10S 6W BEAVERHEADW21

Total: 95.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 03/18/2010: PRIORITY DATE,IRRIGATION TYPE.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/1996 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

215376-00 215377-00

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41B 215377-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215377-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

SEPTEMBER 20, 1870

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/1996 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

10.00 CFS

290.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

BEAVERHEAD1 7 6W10SNESENW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

BROCK CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 215377-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

7778

90.00 105.00 45.00 50.00

10S10S10S10S

6W6W6W6W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

NENWSWW2

1234

Total: 290.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 03/18/2010: PLACE OF USE,MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/1996 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

2

3

8

8

6W

6W

10S

10S

NENENW

NWSENWHEADGATE

HEADGATE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

215376-00 215377-00

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

Page 2 of 3

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COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 215378-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215378-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/1996 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

425.00 GPM

25.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

*Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 215378-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

19202032

7.00 5.00 6.00 7.00

10S10S10S10S

6W6W6W6W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

NENWSW

NENE

1234

Total: 25.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 03/18/2010: PRIORITY DATE,PLACE OF USE, MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/1996 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

3

4

5

19

29

32

32

32

6W

6W

6W

6W

6W

10S

10S

10S

10S

10S

SWNENE

SENENW

SENENE

NESENE

NENESE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

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Page 3 of 3

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 215379-00

Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215379-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

B

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

IRRIGATION

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 07/29/1997.

Owners:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF JAKE CANYON CREEKSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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41B 215380-00

Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215380-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

B

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

IRRIGATION

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 07/29/1997.

Owners:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BLACKTAIL DEER CREEKSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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41B 215381-00

Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215381-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

B

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

IRRIGATION

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 07/29/1997.

Owners:

COTTONWOOD CREEKSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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41B 215382-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215382-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/1996 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

STOCKA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED FOR THIS USE FROM THISONSTREAM RESERVOIR. THE FLOW RATE IS LIMITED TO THE MINIMUMAMOUNT HISTORICALLY NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THIS PURPOSE.

THIS RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELY USED FORSTOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER DAY PERANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLE CARRYINGCAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THIS WATERSOURCE.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 215382-00

8.003.70

11.80

11.00Dam Height: Depth: Surface Area: Capacity:

7W25 10SNWNWNE BEAVERHEAD

ONSTREAM

FEETFEETACRESACRE-FEET

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

THE CAPACITY, DAM HEIGHT, AND SURFACE AREA HAVE BEEN ESTIMATED BYDNRC.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

25 10S 7W BEAVERHEADNWNWNE1

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/1996 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.THE PERIOD OF DIVERSION FROM THE SOURCE INTO STORAGE CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED.NO PRIORITY DATE WAS CLAIMED.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD1 25 7W10SNWNWNE

LIVESTOCK DIRECT FROM SOURCEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion:

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Reservoir:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

DIVERSION # 1Diversion to Reservoir:

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Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 215388-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215388-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/1996 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

357.00 GPM

21.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK, EAST FORK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 21.00 11S 5W BEAVERHEADW21

Total: 21.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 02/10/2010: PLACE OF USE,MAXIMUM ACRES, PRIORITY DATE, TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 06/27/1996 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD1 21 5W11SSENENW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 1

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41B 215389-00

Page 1 of 1

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215389-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTWITHDRAWN

B

Priority Date:

Flow Rate:

Type of Historical Right:

Enforceable Priority Date:

Purpose (use):

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Period of Use:Place of Use:

IRRIGATION

Remarks:THIS CLAIM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS AT THE REQUEST OF THECLAIMANT ON 07/27/1997.

Owners:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK, MIDDLE FORKSource Name:

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

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41B 215622-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215622-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 07/01/1996 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

1.33 CFS

35.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 215622-00

Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

36 35.00 4S 7W MADISONW2NW1

Total: 35.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 02/09/2010: PRIORITY DATE,TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 07/01/1996 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

MADISON1 11 7W5SSWSWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: BAKER DITCH

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 15

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41B 215623-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215623-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 07/01/1996 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

4.88 CFS

130.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

MADISON1 36 7W4SNWSWSE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Ditch Name: LEMON DITCH

CALIFORNIA SLOUGH Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Page 1 of 2

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41B 215623-00

Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

3636

110.00 20.00

4S4S

7W7W

MADISONMADISON

N2W2SE

12

Total: 130.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 02/09/2010: PRIORITY DATE,TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 07/01/1996 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

MADISON2 36 7W4SNENESW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: WHEAT DITCH

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 15

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41B 215624-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215624-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 07/01/1996 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

2.27 CFS

60.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Page 1 of 2

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41B 215624-00

Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

36 60.00 4S 7W MADISONE21

Total: 60.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 02/09/2010: PRIORITY DATE,TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 07/01/1996 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

MADISON1 36 7W4SSENESE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: KEUGHAN DITCH

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 1

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41B 215626-00

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

Late Claim:

MONTANA, STATE OF BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS TRUST LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HELENA, MT 59620 1601PO BOX 201601

41B 215626-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 07/01/1996 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

255.00 GPM

15.00

THE FLOW RATE OF THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 17 GPM PER ACRE.THE FLOW RATE MAY BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

16 15.00 4S 6W MADISONN2N21

Total: 15.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 02/10/2010: POINT OFDIVERSION, PLACE OF USE, MAXIMUM ACRES, PRIORITY DATE, TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 07/01/1996 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

MADISON1 16 6W4SNWSWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: EASTMAN DITCH

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 15

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41D ) AND USES IT IN THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41D ) AND THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BEFILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACEOF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

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MERRITT G PRIDE 75 PENNINGTON RDTWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 8701

41D 215650-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

MAY 25, 1901

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 07/01/96 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

FILED

STOCKNO FLOW RATE HAS BEEN DECREED BECAUSE THIS USE CONSISTS OFSTOCK DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE, OR FROM A DITCH SYSTEM.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

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THIS WATER RIGHT INCLUDES THE AMOUNT OF WATER CONSUMPTIVELYUSED FOR STOCK WATERING PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF 30 GALLONS PERDAY PER ANIMAL UNIT. ANIMAL UNITS SHALL BE BASED ON REASONABLECARRYING CAPACITY AND HISTORICAL USE OF THE AREA SERVICED BY THISWATER SOURCE.

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

13 4S 7W MADISONE21

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 07/01/96 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

MADISON1 21 7W4SSENWSE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO DECEMBER 4

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER IS DIVERTED FROM THE PAGEVILLE CANAL AT SECONDARYLOCATIONS AND DELIVERED TO THE PLACE OF USE.

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: PAGEVILLE CANAL

BIG HOLE RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE MULTIPLE USES OF THE SAMERIGHT. THE USE OF THIS RIGHT FOR SEVERAL PURPOSES DOES NOT INCREASE THE EXTENTOF THE WATER RIGHT. RATHER IT DECREES THE RIGHT TO ALTERNATE AND EXCHANGE THEUSE (PURPOSE) OF THE WATER IN ACCORD WITH HISTORICAL PRACTICES.

196246-00 215650-00

APRIL 1 TO DECEMBER 4

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

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Late Claim:

MUSSARD, WARREN LIVING TRUST WARREN F MUSSARD, TRUSTEE

DILLON, MT 59725 35051100 LAGOON LN

41B 215802-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

DECEMBER 31, 1955

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 07/03/1996 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

3.00 CFS

83.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

WASTE & SEEPAGE, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERHEAD RIVER*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

THE SOURCE IS WATER COLLECTED IN THE SEWAGE DISPOSAL POND.

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

88

22.00 61.00

7S7S

8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

W2E2NEW2NE

12

Total: 83.00

THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WERE AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 01/26/2009: PLACE OF USEAND MAXIMUM ACRES.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 07/03/1996 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD1 8 8W7SNWNWSW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

19943-00 215802-00

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

**** THIS IS AN INTERBASIN TRANSFER CLAIM ****

THIS APPROPRIATION OF WATER TAKES WATER FROM THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE(BASIN 41D ) AND USES IT IN THE BIG HOLE RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41D ) AND THEBEAVERHEAD RIVER DRAINAGE (BASIN 41B ). ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RIGHT MAY BEFILED DURING THE OBJECTION PERIODS FOR EITHER THE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACEOF USE BASIN.

FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE POINT OF DIVERSION BASIN, CONTACT THE MONTANAWATER COURT OR THE DNRC AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OFENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

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BEAVERHEAD WATER CO PO BOX 166DILLON, MT 59725 0166

41D 216099-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

DECEMBER 19, 1887

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 07/02/96 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

10.00 CFS

7,300.00 AC-FT

Climatic Area: 4 - MODERATELY LOW

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

Volume:

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ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

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WILLOW CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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ONSTREAM Reservoir Name: DEERHEAD LAKE

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41D 216099-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID1516161720212121212121222222222222221

101112121212121314151522232323232424242425252525

114.52 40.00

154.00 122.00 76.00

120.00 40.00 40.00 38.16 40.00 40.00 28.01 30.36 13.31 33.57 1.38

26.17 21.58

100.00 150.00 615.00 157.00

5.00 37.00

157.00 160.00 615.00 602.00 155.00 160.00 230.00 105.00 147.00 141.00 160.00 155.00 158.00 160.00 151.00 35.00 79.00

151.00 40.00

5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S6S

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NWNWSENW

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NESWNWNW

S2NWSE

SW

NESEE2NE

NWSE

SWNE

NWSE

SWNENEW2NE

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2626

150.00 160.00

6S6S

9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

NENW

102103

Total: 8,671.96

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

CLAIM FILED LATE 07/02/96 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.THE MAXIMUM ACRES CLAIMED MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THE SUM OF THE PARCEL ACRES IS8,671.96.THE MAXIMUM ACRES CLAIMED MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. PARCELS 46, 50, AND 51 WERE EACHCLAIMED IN A 40 ACRE DESCRIPTION AND EACH EXCEEDED 40 ACRES IRRIGATED.THE CLAIMED PERIOD OF USE EXCEEDS THE USUAL GROWING SEASON FOR THIS CLIMATICAREA WHICH IS APRIL 20 TO OCTOBER 10.USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 779-238, 879-26, 779-240, 779-242 , DATED 09/18/1979 ,APPEARS TO INDICATE 6532.15 ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THECLAIM FILE.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). CXM 2FF-102, CXM 2FF-103, CXM 2FF-166, CXM 2FF-168, CXM 2FF-170, CXM 2FF-176, CXM 2FF-178, CXM 3FF-40, CXM 3FF-41, CXM 3FF-42, CXM 3FF-46, CXM 3FF-48,CXM 3FF-89, CXM 3FF-91 , DATED 07/31/1965, 08/01/1965 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 5887.17 ACRESIRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.ALL DIVERSIONS LISTED APPEAR TO BE SECONDARY DIVERSIONS ON BIRCH CREEK. POINT OFDIVERSION NOS. 1, 2, 11, 13, 15, AND 18 CANNOT BE CONFIRMED DUE TO LACK OF DATA.THE POINT OF DIVERSION IS IN QUESTION. THIS RIGHT IS FOR WATER CONVEYED VIA BONDCREEK & THE BOND-NELSON DITCH. THE OUTLET OF DEERHEAD LAKE IS ESTIMATED TO BE INT05S R11W SEC. 01 NWNENW, BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.VOLUME MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.THE CLAIMED VOLUME EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM FEASIBLE VOLUME. BASED ON THE FLOW RATEAND PERIOD OF USE, THE MAXIMUM VOLUME POSSIBLE IS 7259.01 ACRE-FEET PER YEAR.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

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THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

119089-00 119090-00 119094-00 119095-00 119098-00 119100-00 119102-00119104-00 119105-00 119106-00 119107-00 119108-00 119109-00 119110-00119111-00 119112-00 119113-00 119114-00 119115-00 119116-00 119117-00119118-00 119119-00 119120-00 119121-00 119122-00 119123-00 119124-00119125-00 119126-00 119127-00 119128-00 119129-00 119130-00 216099-00

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A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

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Late Claim:

BENNETT A OWEN

DYANNE OWEN

2850 MT HWY 41

2850 MT HWY 41

DILLON, MT 59725 7300

DILLON, MT 59725 7300

41B 216109-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

B

Enforceable Priority Date: JUNE 30, 1973

CLAIM FILED LATE 07/05/1996 . AS MANDATED BY SECTION 85-2-221(3), MCA,THIS CLAIM IS SUBORDINATE, AND THEREFORE JUNIOR, TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMSBASED ON STATE LAW.

RECREATION

BEAVERHEAD1 28 12W5S

INSTREAMDiversion Means: Period of Diversion:

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use): Flow Rate:

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

BILLINGS CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

NO QUANTIFIED FLOW RATE HAS BEEN CLAIMED.CLAIM FILED LATE 07/05/1996 . IN ADDITION TO BEING SUBORDINATE TO ALL INDIAN ANDFEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS AND ALL VALID TIMELY FILED CLAIMS BASED ON STATELAW, THIS RIGHT MAY ALSO BE SUBORDINATE TO CERTAIN PERMITS AND RESERVATIONS OFWATER. SEE SECTION 85-2-221 MCA.CLAIM FORM NOT SIGNED OR NOTARIZED.NO PERIOD OF USE HAS BEEN CLAIMED. THE USUAL AND REASONABLE PERIOD OF USE IN THISAREA IS APRIL 25 TO OCTOBER 9.THE PLACE OF USE LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION COULD NOT BE REFINED FROM INFORMATION INTHE CLAIM FILE.THE POINT OF DIVERSION LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION COULD NOT BE REFINED FROMINFORMATION IN THE CLAIM FILE.NO PRIORITY DATE WAS CLAIMED.THE WATER COURT WILL HOLD A HEARING ON THIS CLAIM TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITYSUBJECT TO SECTION 85-2-248, MCA, AND MATTER OF THE ADJUDICATION OF EXISTING RIGHTSIN BASIN 41I, 2002 MT 216, 311 MONT. 327, 55 P.3D 396. A HEARING MAY ALSO BE HELD ON THISCLAIM IF A VALID OBJECTION IS FILED UNDER SECTION 85-2-233, MCA, OR THE WATER COURTCALLS THE CLAIM IN ON ITS OWN MOTION UNDER RULE 8, W.R.ADJ.R.NO TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT WAS CLAIMED. DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT THE TYPE OFHISTORICAL RIGHT WAS NOT SUBMITTED WITH THIS CLAIM.A GUIDELINE FOR THE FLOW RATE AND VOLUME OF THIS CLAIM CANNOT BE DETERMINEDFROM AVAILABLE INFORMATION, AND FLOW RATE AND VOLUME REMAIN AS ORIGINALLYCLAIMED. THE CLAIMED FLOW RATE AND VOLUME CAN BE CONTESTED BY PROPER OBJECTION.IF NO OBJECTIONS ARE FILED TO THIS CLAIM THE FLOW RATE AND VOLUME WILL BE DECREEDAS CLAIMED, AND THIS REMARK WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CLAIM.NO VOLUME HAS BEEN CLAIMED.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

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IMPERIAL RANCHES INC. 7325 S 5TH WIDAHO FALLS, ID 83404 7625

41B 216356-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 1, 1894

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

243.58 GPM

440.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

112

11

80.00 120.00 130.00 110.00

5S5S5S5S

7W7W7W7W

MADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON

S2NWSWSENE

1234

Total: 440.00

THE PERIOD OF USE WAS AMENDED BY THE CLAIMANT ON 07/07/2009.

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 26058-00.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE FILED ON THE SAME FORMERLYDECREED WATER RIGHT. THE SUM OF THE CLAIMED FLOW RATES EXCEEDS THE 200 MINER'SINCHES DECREED IN CASE NO. 1053 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY. 41B 88904-00, 41B 194271-00, 41B214468-00, 41B 216356-00.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

MADISON1 11 7W5SSWSWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: BAKER DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

216356-00 26058-00 27461-00 27462-00 27463-00 27464-00 27465-0027466-00

APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 15

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COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

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JERA L SITTON

MICHAEL H SITTON

PO BOX 287

PO BOX 287

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 0287

TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 0287

41B 216357-00 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 1, 1894

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

91.38 GPM

120.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 216357-00

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

12

60.00 60.00

5S5S

7W7W

MADISONMADISON

N2NWN2NE

12

Total: 120.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88904-00.

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). CXK-2B-87 , DATED 08/03/1942 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 94 ACRESIRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

MADISON1 11 7W5SSWSWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 10 TO OCTOBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: BAKER DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

180954-00 216357-00 88899-00 88900-00 88901-00 88902-00 88903-0088904-00

APRIL 10 TO OCTOBER 1

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 30030378

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA TROUT CLUB INC PO BOX 411TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 0411

41B 30030378 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

SEPTEMBER 15, 1881

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

1.90 CFS

265.00

WHENEVER THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARECOMBINED TO SUPPLY WATER, THE TOTAL FLOW RATE CANNOT EXCEED1.90 CFS. 41B 30030378, 41B 30052646

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

BEAVERHEAD1 14 8W6SNESWNW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

*Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: STAUDAHER DITCH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

*Period of Diversion:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1111111

40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 34.00 31.00 40.00

6S6S6S6S6S6S6S

8W8W8W8W8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

NENENWNESENE

SWNENENWNESE

NWSE

1234567

Total: 265.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS SPLIT CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88892-00.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

30030378 30030379 30030380 88886-00

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41B 30030379

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA TROUT CLUB INC PO BOX 411TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 0411

41B 30030379 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 1, 1872

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

1.03 CFS

265.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

BEAVERHEAD1 14 8W6SNESWNW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

*Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: STAUDAHER DITCH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

*Period of Diversion:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1111111

40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 34.00 31.00 40.00

6S6S6S6S6S6S6S

8W8W8W8W8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

NENENWNESENE

SWNENENWNESE

NWSE

1234567

Total: 265.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS SPLIT CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88893-00.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

30030378 30030379 30030380 88886-00

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41B 30030380

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA TROUT CLUB INC PO BOX 411TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 0411

41B 30030380 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

MAY 15, 1882

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

373.00 GPM

265.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

BEAVERHEAD1 14 8W6SNESWNW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

*Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

*Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: STAUDAHER DITCH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

*Period of Diversion:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 31

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Page 2 of 2

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

1111111

40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 34.00 31.00 40.00

6S6S6S6S6S6S6S

8W8W8W8W8W8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

NENENWNESENE

SWNENENWNESE

NWSE

1234567

Total: 265.00

THIS SPLIT CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 88895-00.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

30030378 30030379 30030380 88886-00

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41B 30044025

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA, STATE OF DEPT OF FISH WILDLIFE & PARKS PO BOX 200701HELENA, MT 59620 0701

41B 30044025 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 22, 1971

USE

FISH AND WILDLIFEA SPECIFIC FLOW RATE HAS NOT BEEN DECREED FOR THIS USE FROM THISONSTREAM RESERVOIR.

2.23 AC-FT

6.200.421.00

7.10Dam Height: Depth: Surface Area: Capacity:

9W26 7SNWSWNE BEAVERHEAD

ONSTREAM Reservoir Name: TROUT POND

FEETFEETACRESACRE-FEET

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

SEE THE RESERVOIR WORKSHEET IN THE CLAIM FILE FOR ADDITIONALRESERVOIR DATA.

BEAVERHEAD1 26 9W7SNWSWNE

DAMDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):*Flow Rate:

Volume:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Reservoir:

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

DIVERSION # 1Diversion to Reservoir:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

26 7S 9W BEAVERHEADSWNE1

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 23664-00.

BECAUSE THIS CLAIM DID NOT RECEIVE A FACTUAL OR LEGAL ISSUE REMARK DURING THECLAIMS EXAMINATION PROCESS, THE WATER COURT WILL NOT HOLD A HEARING ON THISCLAIM UNDER MATTER OF THE ADJUDICATION OF EXISTING RIGHTS IN BASIN 41I, 2002 MT 216,311 MONT. 327, 55 P.3D 396 UNLESS A VALID OBJECTION IS FILED UNDER SECTION 85-2-233,MCA, OR THE WATER COURT CALLS THE CLAIM IN ON ITS OWN MOTION UNDER RULE 8,W.R.ADJ.R.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31

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41B 30046386

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

SUSANNA DONNELLY 127 SCHULER LN STOP ADILLON, MT 59725 8263

41B 30046386 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

NOVEMBER 30, 1881

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER

10.20 GPM

1.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

IT APPEARS THE OWNER IS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CLARK CANYON WATERSUPPLY COMPANY.

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

6 1.00 7S 8W BEAVERHEADS2SESW1

Total: 1.00

THIS SPLIT CLAIM WAS GENERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIM127853-00.

THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE FILED ON THE SAME FORMERLYDECREED WATER RIGHT. THE SUM OF THE CLAIMED FLOW RATES EXCEEDS THE 200 MINER'SINCHES DECREED IN CASE NO. 828 , BEAVERHEAD COUNTY. 41B 26048-00, 41B 92152-00, 41B120776-00, 41B 127853-00, 41B 127854-00, 41B 30046386-00.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

BEAVERHEAD1 7 8W7SSWSWSE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: GUIDICI DITCH

Remarks:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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41B 30046700

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

HARRINGTON CO 1740 HOLMES AVEBUTTE, MT 59701 3515

41B 30046700 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

AUGUST 31, 1899

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

5.98 CFS

158.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 5 - LOW

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

24

19

13W

12W

7S

7S

SESENW

NENWNEHEADGATE

HEADGATE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

MAY 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

MAY 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

*Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

HAYES CREEK, SOUTH FORK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

ALSO KNOWN AS SPRING CREEK

MAY 1 TO NOVEMBER 1

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

17181924

10.00 29.00 77.00 42.00

7S7S7S7S

12W12W12W13W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

N2SWSWSESE

N2NE

1234

Total: 158.00

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88845-00.

FLOW RATE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATION BASED ON RESOLUTION OF MAXIMUM ACRES ISSUE.USDA AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). 879-215 , DATED 09/18/1979 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 96ACRES IRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH NO(S). CXM-4FF-96 , DATED 08/14/1965 , APPEARS TO INDICATE 117 ACRESIRRIGATED. A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACRES IS IN THE CLAIM FILE.THE CLAIMED POINT OF DIVERSION MAY BE INCOMPLETE. IT APPEARS THERE SHOULD BEADDITIONAL POINTS OF DIVERSION ON THE SOUTH FORK OF HAYES CREEK WHICH COULD NOTBE IDENTIFIED FROM INFORMATION IN THE CLAIM FILE.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

*Place of Use:

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

30046700 88834-00 88836-00 88838-00 88839-00 88840-00 88841-0088845-00

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41B 30046700

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 30050579

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

GERI GODECKE

PAUL GODECKE

2312 MT HIGHWAY 91 S

2312 MT HIGHWAY 91 S

DILLON, MT 59725 7386

DILLON, MT 59725 7386

41B 30050579 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1877

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

175.03 GPM

18.58

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 30050579

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2635

10.00 8.58

7S7S

9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

SESWNENW

12

Total: 18.58

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS SPLIT CLAIM WAS GENERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIM32958-00.

THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A FILED RIGHT ONBEAVERHEAD RIVER WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 1053 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.THE TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED WITHTHE CLAIM INDICATES A USE RIGHT.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD1 3 9W8SSWSWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER DIVERTED FROM BEAVERHEAD RIVER IS CONVEYED TO POINDEXTERSLOUGH WHICH IS USED AS A NATURAL CARRIER TO CONVEY WATER TO THEPLACE OF USE.

MEANS OF DIVERSION INCLUDES A PUMP.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: DILLON CANAL

Remarks:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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41B 30050579

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 30050580

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

CLAIRE E PILON

ROSCOE O PILON

1425 CARRIGAN LN

1425 CARRIGAN LN

DILLON, MT 59725 9546

DILLON, MT 59725 9546

41B 30050580 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1877

FILED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: FLOOD

201.96 GPM

18.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.THIS WATER RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CURTAILMENT PROVISIONS ASDETAILED IN THE 1958 CONTRACT (NO. 14-06-600-3592) BETWEEN THEUNITED STATES (BOR) AND THE CLARK CANYON WATER SUPPLY COMPANY.A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE FROM THE DNRC HELENA WATERRESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

Owners:

*Priority Date:

*Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

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41B 30050580

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

3435

7.00 11.00

7S7S

9W9W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

E2NEW2NW

12

Total: 18.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS SPLIT CLAIM WAS GENERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIM32958-00.

THE PRIORITY DATE MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. THIS CLAIM IS FOR A FILED RIGHT ONBEAVERHEAD RIVER WITH A PRIORITY DATE PREDATING CASE NO. 1053 BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.THE TYPE OF HISTORICAL RIGHT MAY BE QUESTIONABLE. DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED WITHTHE CLAIM INDICATES A USE RIGHT.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD1 3 9W8SSWSWNE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

WATER DIVERTED FROM BEAVERHEAD RIVER IS CONVEYED TO POINDEXTERSLOUGH WHICH IS USED AS A NATURAL CARRIER TO CONVEY WATER TO THEPLACE OF USE.

MEANS OF DIVERSION INCLUDES A PUMP.

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: DILLON CANAL

Remarks:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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41B 30050580

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 30050768

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

GLENDA M GOODRIDGE

JOHN H GOODRIDGE

PO BOX 1479

PO BOX 1479

EUREKA, MT 59917 1479

EUREKA, MT 59917 1479

41B 30050768 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 30, 1950

USE

MINING

1.19 CFS

THIS RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE VOLUME OF WATER HISTORICALLY USED FORMINING PURPOSES.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

28

28

10W

10W

8S

8S

N2NWSW

SWNWSWSurvey Tract:

Survey Tract:

17

17

PUMP

PUMP

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 30

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

GRASSHOPPER CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Purpose Clarification: PLACER MINING

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41B 30050768

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2828292929

8S8S8S8S8S

10W10W10W10W10W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

N2NWSWSWNWSW

NENESESENESE

SWNESE

12345

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE TOWNSHIP IS UNSURVEYED. THE LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN ESTIMATED. 41B88236-00, 41B 88244-00, 41B 103046-00, 41B 185555-00, 41B 185556-00, 41B 185557-00

THE POINTS OF DIVERSION AND PLACES OF USE ARE IN TRACT 17 OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY 4,RECORDER'S REFERENCE NUMBER 136256.

THIS SPLIT CLAIM WAS GENERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIM88236-00.

THE CLAIMED FLOW RATE CANNOT BE CONFIRMED DUE TO A LACK OF DATA.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD3 29 10W8SNESE

Survey Tract: 17PUMPDiversion Means:

Period of Diversion: APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

PUMP IS MOVEABLE ALL ALONG SOURCE WITHIN LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION.

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 30

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SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 30050773

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

DONALD NELSON

TWYLA NELSON

1388 WABASH AVE

1388 WABASH AVE

MENTONE, CA 92359 1135

MENTONE, CA 92359 1135

41B 30050773 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 30, 1950

USE

MINING

1.19 CFS

THIS RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE VOLUME OF WATER HISTORICALLY USED FORMINING PURPOSES.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

29

29

10W

10W

8S

8S

S2SWNE

NESESurvey Tract:

Survey Tract:

18

18

PUMP

PUMP

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 30

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

GRASSHOPPER CREEK*Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

Purpose Clarification: PLACER MINING

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41B 30050773

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

2929292929

8S8S8S8S8S

10W10W10W10W10W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

S2SWNENWNESESWNESEN2NWSENENESW

12345

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THE POINTS OF DIVERSION AND PLACES OF USE ARE IN TRACT 18 OF CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY 4,RECORDER'S REFERENCE NUMBER 136256.

THIS SPLIT CLAIM WAS GENERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIM88236-00.

THE CLAIMED FLOW RATE CANNOT BE CONFIRMED DUE TO A LACK OF DATA.THE WATER RIGHTS LISTED FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT WERE FILED BY DIFFERENT PARTIESWHO CLAIM OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. 41B 88236-00, 41B 88244-00, 41B 103046-00, 41B185555-00, 41B 185556-00, 41B 185557-00.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

3

4

29

29

10W

10W

8S

8S

N2NWSE

NENESWSurvey Tract:

Survey Tract:

18

18

PUMP

PUMP

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Period of Diversion:

Period of Diversion:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 30

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 30

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

PUMP IS MOVEABLE ALL ALONG SOURCE WITHIN LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION.

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Remarks:

APRIL 1 TO NOVEMBER 30

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41B 30050773

Page 3 of 3

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 30052610

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

GEODUCK LAND & CATTLE LLC 1910 FAIRVIEW AVE E STE 500SEATTLE, WA 98102 3698

41B 30052610 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 1, 1964

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

8.57 CFS

422.00

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

1

2

29

31

7W

7W

5S

5S

SWSWNE

NWNWNE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

MAY 1 TO JULY 15

MAY 1 TO JULY 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

*Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

*Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Ditch Name:

Ditch Name:

STAUDAHER SWAMP DITCH

STAUDAHER EAST SIDE DITCH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

*Period of Diversion:

*Period of Diversion:

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

28282930313232336

9.00 30.00

187.00 5.00

50.00 22.00 55.00 20.00 44.00

5S5S5S5S5S5S5S5S6S

7W7W7W7W7W7W7W7W7W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

S2SWW2W2

SESESEN2N2

NWNW

NW

123456789

Total: 422.00THE 9.00 ACRE PARCEL IN SECTION 28, THE 55.00 ACRE PARCEL IN SECTION32, THE 20.00 ACRE PARCEL IN SECTION 33, AND THE 44.00 ACRE PARCEL INSECTION 6, FOR A TOTAL OF 128.00 ACRES, ARE LOCATED BELOW THESTAUDAHER-BISHOP DITCH AND ABOVE OLD HIGHWAY 41.

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

BEAVERHEAD

3

4

5

6

31

1

14

22

7W

8W

8W

8W

5S

6S

6S

6S

NWSWNW

SENWNW

NESWNW

NWNENE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

HEADGATE

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

Diversion Means:

MAY 1 TO JULY 15

MAY 1 TO JULY 15

MAY 1 TO JULY 15

MAY 1 TO JULY 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT HAVE BEEN COMMINGLEDIN THE VARIOUS POINTS OF DIVERSION FOR USE ON CLAIMANT'S TOTAL 1848.2ACRES. 88878-00, 88884-00, 88885-00, 88892-00, 88893-00, 88895-00, 30052610

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name:

Ditch Name:

Ditch Name:

Ditch Name:

STAUDAHER WEST SIDE DITCH

BROWN DITCH NO. 1

STAUDAHER DITCH

STAUDAHER-BISHOP DITCH

Remarks:

THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARE SUPPLEMENTAL WHICH MEANS THERIGHTS HAVE OVERLAPPING PLACES OF USE. THE RIGHTS CAN BE COMBINED TO IRRIGATE ONLYOVERLAPPING PARCELS. EACH RIGHT IS LIMITED TO THE FLOW RATE AND PLACE OF USE OF THATINDIVIDUAL RIGHT. THE SUM TOTAL VOLUME OF THESE WATER RIGHTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

30052610 88878-00 88880-00 88881-00 88882-00 88884-00 88885-0088892-00 88893-00 88895-00

*Period of Diversion:

*Period of Diversion:

*Period of Diversion:

*Period of Diversion:

MAY 1 TO JULY 15

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THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88878-00.

POINT OF DIVERSION NO. 1 APPEARS TO BE LOCATED ON CHARLTON SLOUGH.

THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE DNRC DURING ITS EXAMINATIONOF THIS WATER RIGHT CLAIM. THESE ISSUES MAY REMAIN UNRESOLVED IF NOOBJECTIONS ARE FILED.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

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41B 30052646

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

MONTANA TROUT CLUB INC PO BOX 411TWIN BRIDGES, MT 59754 0411

41B 30052646 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

APRIL 1, 1964

USE

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

1.65 CFS

44.00

WHENEVER THE WATER RIGHTS FOLLOWING THIS STATEMENT ARECOMBINED TO SUPPLY WATER, THE TOTAL FLOW RATE CANNOT EXCEED1.90 CFS. 41B 30030378, 41B 30052646

145.20 AC-FT

THE WATER COURT HAS DETERMINED THAT A VOLUME QUANTIFICATION ISREQUIRED TO ADEQUATELY ADMINISTER THIS RIGHT.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

BEAVERHEAD1 14 8W6SNESWNW

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

Period of Use:

Ditch Name: STAUDAHER DITCH

BEAVERHEAD RIVER Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

3636

11.00 33.00

5S5S

8W8W

BEAVERHEADBEAVERHEAD

NESESESE

12

Total: 44.00

STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS IMPLIED CLAIM WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE WATER COURT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIMNO. 41B 88892-00.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Place of Use:

Remarks:

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41B 30062760

PRELIMINARY DECREEBEAVERHEAD RIVER

BASIN 41BABSTRACT OF WATER RIGHT CLAIM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOUR WATER RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THIS ABSTRACT MAY HAVE CHANGES FROM YOURWATER RIGHT AS CLAIMED OR AMENDED. AN ASTERISK (*) HAS BEEN PLACED NEXT TOEACH ITEM CHANGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDCONSERVATION (DNRC) DURING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. THESE CHANGES AREAUTHORIZED BY THE MONTANA SUPREME COURT WATER RIGHT CLAIMS EXAMINATIONRULES OR BY ORDER OF THE WATER COURT.

OBJECTIONS MAY BE FILED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THEDOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OFAVAILABILITY."

Version:Status:

KATHERINE M RIPLEY 5000 BLACKTAIL RDDILLON, MT 59725 8534

41B 30062760 STATEMENT OF CLAIMWater Right Number:

1 -- ORIGINAL RIGHTACTIVE

DECEMBER 31, 1874

DECREED

IRRIGATION

Irrigation Type: SPRINKLER/FLOOD

228.65 GPM

20.38

THE TOTAL VOLUME OF THIS WATER RIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED THEAMOUNT PUT TO HISTORICAL AND BENEFICIAL USE.

Climatic Area: 3 - MODERATE

Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge CountyAcresID

7 20.38 8S 8W BEAVERHEADNE1

Total: 20.38

BEAVERHEAD1 7 8W8SE2NESE

HEADGATEDiversion Means: Period of Diversion: APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

ID Govt Lot Qtr Sec Sec Twp Rge County

Owners:

*Priority Date:

Type of Historical Right:

Purpose(use):

Flow Rate:

*Volume:

Maximum Acres:

*Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion:

*Place of Use:

Period of Use:

BLACKTAIL DEER CREEK Source Name:SURFACE WATERSource Type:

APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15

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STARTING IN 2008, PERIOD OF DIVERSION WAS ADDED TO MOST CLAIM ABSTRACTS, INCLUDINGTHIS ONE.

THIS SPLIT CLAIM WAS GENERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT BASED ON INFORMATION IN CLAIM49577-00.

THE DNRC EXAMINATION OF THIS CLAIM FOUND NO SIGNIFICANT FACTS, DATA, ORISSUES TO REPORT TO THE WATER COURT.

A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT CAN BE OBTAINEDBY COMPARING YOUR RIGHT WITH OTHER CLAIMS IN THE BASIN. FOR EXAMPLE,COMPARE PRIORITY DATES, FLOW RATES, VOLUMES, OR ACRES IRRIGATED. ALSO,YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO WATER RIGHTS IN ADJOINING BASINSOR SUBBASINS AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO OTHER RIGHTS ON YOUR SOURCEOF SUPPLY. FINALLY, YOUR WATER RIGHT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INDIANRESERVED AND FEDERAL RESERVED WATER RIGHTS.

COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING THE DNRC EXAMINATION RESULTS ANDRELATED MATERIALS CAN BE REVIEWED AT THE OFFICE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIEDIN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OF PRELIMINARY DECREE ANDNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY."

SEE GENERAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR FURTHEREXPLANATION OF YOUR CLAIMED WATER RIGHT. THESE FINDINGS CAN BEFOUND AS INDICATED IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "NOTICE OF ENTRY OFPRELIMINARY DECREE AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY." IF YOU NEEDOBJECTION FORMS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER COURT PROCEDURESOR CHANGES TO YOUR RIGHT, YOU CAN CONTACT THE WATER COURT BYCALLING 1-800-624-3270 (WITHIN MONTANA ONLY) OR 1-406-586-4364, OR BYWRITING TO P.O. BOX 1389, BOZEMAN, MT 59771-1389.

Remarks: