Legals for February, 28 2024

NO. 30107 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION PROPOSES TO GRANT AN APPLICATION FOR BENEFICIAL WATER USE PERMIT. DESCRIBED BELOW ARE PERTINENT FACTS WHICH SUMMARIZE THE APPLICATION. THE PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION (PD) DOCUMENTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ANY CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE WATER RIGHT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT https://dnrc.mt.gov/Water-Resources/Water-Rights/application-status-environmental-assessments/. OBJECTION DEADLINE: APRIL 27, 2024. THE DEPARTMENT CAN ONLY ACCEPT OBJECTIONS FILED ON OBJECTION TO APPLICATION, FORM 611. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM AND $50.00 FILING FEE TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601 BY THE DEADLINE SPECIFIED. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION, TO OBTAIN THE PD OR OBJECTION FORM TO THE WATER RESOURCES OFFICE AT 655 TIMBERWOLF PARKWAY, SUITE 4, KALISPELL, MT 59901-2387, PHONE: 406-752-2288, FAX: 406-752-2843. IF ISSUED, THE RIGHT WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR EXISTING WATER RIGHTS. Application Number: 76LJ 30159069 Owners: MEADOW LAKE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT PO BOX 2366 COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-2366 Priority Date: JUNE 5, 2023 at 12:00 A.M. Purpose (Use): COMMERCIAL LAWN AND GARDEN MULTIPLE DOMESTIC Maximum Flow Rate: 475.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 66.24 AC-FT Maximum Acres: 8.95 Source Name and Type: GROUNDWATER Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Diversion Means: WELL Sec 6; Twp 30N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD ID 1; Qtr Sec: SESWSE Flow Rate: 125.00 GPM Well Depth: 765.00 FEET Static Water Level: 155.00 FEET Casing Diameter: 10.00 INCHES ID 2; Qtr Sec: NENESW Flow Rate: 169.00 GPM Well Depth: 743.00 FEET Static Water Level: 105.00 FEET Casing Diameter: 8.00 INCHES ID 3; Qtr Sec: SESESW Flow Rate: 181.00 GPM Well Depth: 734.00 FEET Static Water Level: 123.00 FEET Casing Diameter: 10.00 INCHES Purpose (Use): COMMERCIAL Purpose Clarification: FLOW RATE FROM WELL ML #3 ONLY; VOLUME FOR THIS PURPOSE ALREADY ACCOUNTED FOR. Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: Sec 6; Twp 30N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD ID 1; Qtr Sec: W2E2; ID 2; Qtr Sec: E2W2NW; ID 3; Qtr Sec: W2SWNESE; ID 4; Qtr Sec: W2NWSESE; ID 5; Qtr Sec: N2NWSW; ID 6; Qtr Sec: E2SWNWSW; ID 7; Qtr Sec: E2W2 Purpose (Use): LAWN AND GARDEN Purpose Clarification: IRRIGATION OF 8.95 ACRES CONCENTRATED IN THE NW AND THE SESW OF SECTION 6. Volume: 16.11 AC-FT Period of Use: APRIL 20 to OCTOBER 10 Place of Use: Sec 6; Twp 30N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD ID 1; Qtr Sec: W2E2; ID 2; Qtr Sec: E2W2NW; ID 3; Qtr Sec: W2SWNESE; ID 4; Qtr Sec: W2NWSESE; ID 5; Qtr Sec: N2NWSW; ID 6; Qtr Sec: E2SWNWSW; ID 7; Qtr Sec: E2W2 Purpose (Use): MULTIPLE DOMESTIC Purpose Clarification: HOUSEHOLDS CONCENTRATED IN THE NW AND THE SESW OF SECTION 6. Households: 179 Volume: 50.13 AC-FT Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: Sec 6; Twp 30N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD ID 1; Qtr Sec: W2E2; ID 2; Qtr Sec: E2W2NW; ID 3; Qtr Sec: W2SWNESE; ID 4; Qtr Sec: W2NWSESE; ID 5; Qtr Sec: N2NWSW; ID 6; Qtr Sec: E2SWNWSW; ID 7; Qtr Sec: E2W2 THE PLACE OF USE FOR THIS WATER RIGHT IS THE MEADOW LAKE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT SERVICE AREA. Remarks: CLARK FORK RIVER BASIN LAW THIS PROVISIONAL WATER USE PERMIT HAS A PRIORITY DATE THAT IS JUNIOR TO THE RIGHTS OF SENIOR WATER RIGHT HOLDERS IN THE CLARK FORK RIVER BASIN. IN ACCORDANCE WITH MONTANA LAW, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO A CALL BY SENIOR WATER RIGHT HOLDERS, IN WHICH CASE YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO DISCONTINUE YOUR USE OF WATER FOR THE PERIOD OF THE CALL. CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES - RESERVED WATER RIGHTS THIS RIGHT IS SUBJECT TO ALL PRIOR INDIAN RESERVED WATER RIGHTS OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES IN THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY. IT IS THE TRIBE’S POSITION THAT THE EXERCISE OF JUNIOR WATER RIGHTS EITHER WITHIN OR OUTSIDE OF THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF THE FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION MAY AFFECT THE RESERVED WATER RIGHTS OF THE TRIBE WITHIN THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF THE RESERVATION. IT IS THE TRIBE’S POSITION THAT ECONOMIC INVESTMENTS MADE IN RELIANCE UPON THIS RIGHT DO NOT CREATE IN THE APPROPRIATOR ANY EQUITY OR VESTED RIGHT AGAINST THE TRIBES. THE APPROPRIATOR IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY FINANCIAL OUTLAY OR WORK INVESTED IN A PROJECT PURSUANT TO THIS RIGHT IS AT APPROPRIATOR’S RISK. THE ISSUANCE OF THIS RIGHT DOES NOT REDUCE THE APPROPRIATOR’S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE EXERCISE OF THE RIGHT. IT DOES NOT MAKE THE DEPARTMENT LIABLE FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE EXERCISE OF THE RIGHT. NOR IS THE DEPARTMENT LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS TO THE APPROPRIATOR CAUSED BY THE EXERCISE OF SENIOR RESERVED WATER RIGHTS. WATER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION THE APPROPRIATOR SHALL INSTALL A DEPARTMENT APPROVED IN-LINE FLOW METER AT A POINT IN THE DELIVERY LINE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT. WATER MUST NOT BE DIVERTED UNTIL THE REQUIRED MEASURING DEVICE IS IN PLACE AND OPERATING. ON A FORM PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT, THE APPROPRIATOR SHALL KEEP A WRITTEN MONTHLY RECORD OF THE FLOW RATE AND VOLUME OF ALL WATER DIVERTED, INCLUDING THE PERIOD OF TIME. RECORDS SHALL BE SUBMITTED BY JANUARY 31 OF EACH YEAR AND UPON REQUEST AT OTHER TIMES DURING THE YEAR UNTIL A FORM 617 PROJECT COMPLETION NOTICE IS SUBMITTED. FAILURE TO SUBMIT REPORTS MAY BE CAUSE FOR REVOCATION OF THE PERMIT. THE RECORDS MUST BE SENT TO THE KALISPELL REGIONAL WATER RESOURCES OFFICE. THE APPROPRIATOR SHALL MAINTAIN THE MEASURING DEVICE SO IT ALWAYS OPERATES PROPERLY AND MEASURES FLOW RATE AND VOLUME ACCURATELY. PUBLISHED IN: DAILY INTER LAKE ON FEBRUARY 28, 2024. Do you want to stay more informed about water rights permits and changes in your area? Using DNRC’s Water Rights Notification Tool, you can customize your settings and receive email notifications when a relevant permit or change is moving through the application process. Visit dnrc.mt.gov/wrnt to sign up and learn more. Feb. 28, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________