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Platte Basin Coalition Meeting Minutes

June 3, 2019, 1:00pm TPNRD Office, Great Western Bank Building, North Platte, NE

Call to Order and Attendance (Attachment A).

Melissa Mosier NeDNR Kelechi Chibuikem NeDNR John Thorburn TBNRD Isabella Peterson NeDNR Larry Reynolds TBNRD Shelly Meyer NeDNR Rod Horn SPNRD Jessie Strom NeDNR Travis Glanz SPNRD Mike Drain CNPPID Ryan Reisdorff SPNRD Devin Brundage CNPPID John Berge NPNRD Kent Miller TPNRD Lyndon Vogt CPNRD Ann Dimmitt TPNRD Brandi Flyr CPNRD Jennifer Schellpeper NeDNR

Meeting agenda attached (Attachment B).

1. Welcome and Open Meetings Act: The meeting was opened at 1:00 p.m. (CDT). There was a copy of the Open Meetings Act in the Room.

2. Publication of Meeting Notices (Attachment C). A. North Platte Telegraph: May 23rd, 2019 B. Sidney Sun Telegraph: May 24th, 2019 C. Grand Island Independent: May 24th, 2019 D. Kearney Hub: May 23rd, 2019 E. Scottsbluff Star Herald: May 23rd, 2019

3. Approval of April 30, 2019 PBC Meeting Minutes (Attachment D): Motion: To approve the April 30, 2019 PBC meeting minutes. Schellpeper motioned. Berge seconded. Minutes approved with all ayes.

4. Approval of PBC Protocols A. Protocol for Platte Basin Coalition Funding B. Platte Basin Coalition General Protocol of Activities Needed to Secure Conservation

Easements 5. Budget Update (NeDNR)

A. Funding (Attachment E) i. NPNRD Schaneman Recharge Project: John Berge, NPNRD, referred to the

memorandum dated 6/3/2019 (Attachment F) discussing four leased properties within the Enterprise Irrigation District for a total of 179.6 acres. The total project cost estimate is $195,000. Berge noted that the estimate is conservative and that the NRD expects the costs to be less than the estimate. NPNRD is seeking reimbursement from the WRCF for up to $117,000 or 60% of construction costs. The NPNRD will be responsible for 40% of the funding ($78,000). Schellpeper noted while the motion could be approved today, the project permits will still have to be approved by NeDNR and any credit that is calculated will come out of the next Robust Review. She also reiterated that this is just a preliminary estimate of costs. Motion: To approve the $195,000 Schaneman Project for reimbursement under the WRCF with a 60:40 split between the NeDNR and NPNRD. Berge motioned. Horn seconded. Motion passed with all ayes.

ii. Budget adjustment for NPNRD Project: Shelly Meyer, NeDNR, proposed the following motion to move NPNRD funds left from projects in years 4-6 that are

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completed to EPIC Contract 2019 and other choice projects. Motion: To close out the remaining funds of $124,168.25 from Cow Camp (Contract 904), $58,238.70 from excess flows (Contract 985), $3,712.20 from retirement project (Contract 1023), and $0.32 from EPIC 2018 (Contract 1070) totaling $186,119.47 and make those funds available for other NPNRD projects. $183,600 would be dedicated to the new EPIC 2019 Project approved by the PBC at their April 30th meeting. At this time, the EPIC 2019 contract is being drafted. The remaining $2,519.47 is available for other NPNRD projects. No general funds are part of this budget adjustment. Schellpeper motioned. Vogt seconded. Motioned passed with all ayes.

iii. TBNRD Excess Flow Diversion Request: Meyer, NeDNR, referred to the memorandum dated 5/29/2019 (Attachment G) and proposed the following motion to approve TBNRD to use $33,600 of funds already allocated to TBNRD’s budget for years 7-9, but not yet committed to any project, to pay for 60% of the observation well cost for the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture (Contract 1021). The original project was estimated at $1,301,775 with a 60% NeDNR match of $781,065 and 40% TBNRD match of $520,710. The proposed budget increase would increase the total cost of the project to $1,357,775 with a split of NeDNR’s 60% match of $814,665 and TBNRD’s 40% match of $543,110. This project is funded through both the years 4-6 budget and the years 7-9 budget. The new project allocated for the years 7-9 budget is the NeDNR’s 60% portion totaling $197,833.19 and TBNRD’s portion totaling $131,888.79. No general funds would be needed to match for this project. Motion: To increase the amount of the TBNRD budget allocated to the RWBJV project such that the new total cost of the project would be $1,357,775 with a split of 60:40 NeDNR to TBNRD. Thorburn motioned. Vogt seconded. Motion passed with all ayes.

iv. Correction to TBNRD Budget allotment: Meyer, NeDNR, proposed a motion to approve the budget adjustments in years 4-6 of a prior adjustment in an October 2018 meeting, where there was a motion to move funds from TBNRD to SPNRD. This motion created a shortage in TBNRD’s budget with general funds from NeDNR to TBNRD of $128,947.74. In reconciling projects, it was found that NeDNR only needed to transfer $90,330.32 within the budget of $1,376,531.76 to cover the approved projects. Motion: To reduce the increased TBNRD budget from $128,947.74 to $90,330.32 to correct the incorrect budget adjustment made in October 2018. Thorburn motioned. Horn seconded. Motion passed with all ayes.

v. Schellpeper noted according to the budget sheets in terms of committed and uncommitted dollars for years 4-6, the only NRD that has remaining uncommitted dollars was NPNRD, but with the Schaneman project those dollars should all be committed and we should be able to start closing out the budget for years 4-6. She also noted that year 8 has been added to the budget spreadsheet, as it was approved at the last meeting.

B. Studies i. Conservation Measures

ii. Difference Between Current and Fully Appropriated iii. 2nd Increment BWP Facilitation iv. 2nd Increment NRD IMPs Facilitation (see Attachment E)

a. Approval of HDR invoice(s): • Invoice #7 (1200190544) for $14,115.58

Facilitation for 2nd Increment - #1064 IMPHDR Engineering Facilitator CPNRD NPNRD SPNRD TBNRD TPNRD NRD Total NDNR TotalInvoice 7 (1200190544) 1,390.17$ 1,686.53$ 1,489.24$ - 1,602.62$ 6,168.56$ 7,947.02$ 14,115.58$

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Motion: To approve 2nd increment NRD IMP Facilitation invoice #7. Vogt motioned. Berge seconded. Motion passed with all ayes.

v. Robust Review 6. Project Activities

A. N-CORPE (TPNRD): No updates. B. Tri-Basin NRD Phase II Augmentation - North Dry Creek (TBNRD): No updates. C. Rainwater Basin Joint Venture (TBNRD): About 1,000 af of excess flows were put into

Johnson Wetland in early May. D. Oliver Reservoir Streamflow Enhancement (SPNRD): Project is wrapped up, acres are

decertified, and conservation easements are in place. Wells will be decommissioned or converted to livestock after October. Final reimbursements have been sent to NeDNR.

E. Western ID (Deuel County) Recharge Pit Construction & Rehab (SPNRD): All pits (7 new pits) are dug and cleaned out and ready to go.

F. CPNRD Recharge Pits/Detention Ponds: The RFPs for the property southeast of Cozad have been sent out. Looking at possible property to buy next to Thirty-Mile Canal.

G. J-2 Regulating Reservoir (NeDNR): No updates. H. 2019 EPIC Program (NPNRD): Sending out payments next week. Leased ~1,200 af of

water through the project. The contract is in the works at NeDNR. I. Excess Flow Diversion Updates (NeDNR): Schellpeper noted that Jeremy Gehle, NeDNR,

has been sending out emails with updates on current excess flow conditions (Attachment H). The group provided feedback that these emails are helpful and would like to continue to receive them. Schellpeper noted things to consider when determining the purpose of recharging excess flows and when operating projects for recharge of excess flows. Always begin with the premise of 1997 baseline conditions – how was the canal operating at that time? Is it the time of year when the canals would normally operate? If so, is it a true change from operations under the 1997 operational conditions? Are there new conditions, constraints or management actions affecting producer behaviors either in a way that increases or decreases flows in the river as compared to 1997 historical operations? Schellpeper also noted that there could be other purposes than just the comparison to the 1997 baseline condition for wanting to recharge the groundwater including flood control, drought control, or general maintenance of the aquifer levels.

7. Public Comment: None. 8. Next Meeting: August 14, 2019 9. Adjourn: 1:24 p.m. (CDT)

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PBC Meeting Agenda Draft June 3, 2019

Draft Agenda

Platte Basin Coalition Meeting

June 3, 2019, 1:00 p.m.

TPNRD Office, Great Western Bank Building, North Platte, NE

1. Welcome and Open Meetings Act

2. Publication of Meeting Notices

A. North Platte Telegraph: May 23rdB. Sidney Sun Telegraph: May 24thC. Grand Island Independent: May 24thD. Kearney Hub: May 23rdE. Scottsbluff Star Herald: May 23rd

3. Approval of April 30, 2019 PBC Meeting Minutes

4. Approval of PBC Protocols

A. Protocol for Platte Basin Coalition FundingB. Platte Basin Coalition General Protocol of Activities Needed to Secure Conservation

Easements5. Budget Update (NeDNR)

A. Funding

i. NPNRD Schaneman Recharge Projectii. Budget adjustment for NPNRD Project

iii. TBNRD Excess Flow Diversion Requestiv. Correction to TBNRD Budget allotment

B. Studies

i. Conservation Measuresii. Difference Between Current and Fully Appropriated

iii. 2nd Increment BWP Facilitationiv. 2nd Increment NRD IMPs Facilitation

a. Approval of HDR invoice(s)v. Robust Review

6. Project Activities

A. N-CORPE (TPNRD)B. Tri-Basin NRD Phase II Augmentation - North Dry Creek (TBNRD)C. Rainwater Basin Joint Venture (TBNRD)D. Oliver Reservoir Streamflow Enhancement (SPNRD)E. Western ID (Deuel County) Recharge Pit Construction & Rehab (SPNRD)F. CPNRD Recharge Pits/Detention PondsG. J-2 Regulating Reservoir (NeDNR)H. 2019 EPIC Program (NPNRD)I. Excess Flow Diversion Updates (NeDNR)

7. Public Comment

8. Next Meeting: August 14, 2019

9. Adjourn

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

OF THE PLATTE BASIN COALITION

The Central Platte Natural Resources District, North Platte Natural Resources District, South Platte Natural Resources District, Tri-Basin Natural Resources District, Twin Platte Natural Resources District (collectively, the Platte Basin NRDs), and the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (Department) hereby provide notice that a public meeting of the Platte Basin Coalition will be held on Monday June 3, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time, at the Twin Platte Natural Resources District office, 111 South Dewey Street, North Platte, Nebraska.

The Platte Basin Coalition purpose is to create a cooperative body to assist the Platte Basin NRDs and the Department with resource management and efficient implementation of the basin-wide management plan and the individual integrated management plans for the overappropriated area of the Platte River Basin.

An agenda of the meeting is being kept continually current and is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the offices of the Platte Basin NRDs and the Department and at the following website: www.dnr.nebraska.gov. Please refer to the websites and phone numbers listed below for further information.

CPNRD: http://www.cpnrd.org or phone (308) 385-6282 215 Kaufman Avenue, Grand Island, NE 68803

NPNRD: http://www.npnrd.org or phone (308) 632-2749 100547 Airport Road, Scottsbluff, NE 69363

SPNRD: http://www.spnrd.org or phone (308) 254-2377 551 Parkland Drive, Sidney, NE 69162

TBNRD: http://www.tribasinnrd.org or phone (308) 995-6688 1723 Burlington Street, Holdrege, NE 68949

TPNRD: http://www.tpnrd.org or phone (308) 535-8080 111 S Dewey Street, North Platte, NE 69101

Department: http://www.dnr.nebraska.gov or phone (402) 471-2363 301 Centennial Mall South, 4th Floor, Lincoln, NE 68508

Individuals with disabilities may request auxiliary aids and services necessary for participation by contacting Melissa Mosier at the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, 301 Centennial Mall South, PO Box 94676, Lincoln, NE 68509-4676, telephone (402) 471-3948 or e-mail melissa.mosier@nebraska.gov.

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DRAFT Platte Basin Coalition Meeting Minutes

April 30, 2019

TPNRD Office, Great Western Bank Building, North Platte, NE

Call to Order and Attendance (Attachment A). Due to weather conditions, some committee members joined via conference call.

Melissa Mosier NeDNR John Thorburn TBNRD

Isabella Peterson NeDNR Jesse Mintken CPNRD

Shelly Meyer NeDNR John Engel HDR

Jessie Strom NeDNR John Berge (phone) NPNRD

Jennifer Schellpeper NeDNR Thad Kuntz (phone) ARI

Kent Miller TPNRD Rod Horn (phone) SPNRD

Ann Dimmitt TPNRD Ryan Reisdorff (phone) SPNRD

Larry Reynolds TBNRD Travis Glanz (phone) SPNRD

1. Welcome and Open Meetings Act: The meeting was opened at 1:00 p.m. CT. There was a copy ofthe Open Meetings Act in the room.

2. Publication of Meeting Notices: Notice of this meeting was published in the Kearney Hub (April 18,2019), the Grand Island Independent (April 18, 2019), the Sidney Sun Telegraph (April 18, 2019), theNorth Platte Telegraph (April 18, 2019 and April 25, 2019), and the Scottsbluff Star Herald (April 18,2019) (Attachment B).

3. Agenda Modifications: Discussion on agenda Item 6.A.i (NPNRD Schaneman Recharge Projectfunding) was postponed until a later date (Attachment C).

4. Approval of December 6, 2018 PBC Meeting Minutes (Attachment D):Motion: To approve December 6, 2018 PBC meeting minutes. Schellpeper motioned. Mintkenseconded. Minutes approved with all ayes.

5. Approval of PBC Protocols: Discussion postponed.

6. Budget Update (NeDNR) (Attachment E):A. Funding:

i. NPNRD Schaneman Recharge Project: Discussion postponed.ii. NPNRD Reimbursement for FY 2019 EPIC: Discussion of Memo from NPNRD

(Attachment F). NPNRD has modified contracts with landowners to ensure thatdeficit irrigation would be realized in the contracts, which was a previous issue.Information on each landowner is included for the current EPIC contract period.NPNRD stated this allocation buy-down program has been very positive and hashelped to meet post-1997 offset obligations.Motion: To approve the NPNRD FY 2019 EPIC reimbursement request. The totalproject cost is $306,000 ($183,600 from NET dollars within WRCF funds and$122,400 NPNRD match). Thorburn motioned. Schellpeper seconded. Motionpassed with all ayes.Schellpeper: These payments won’t be done until after July 1?Berge: We will be making the payment before the end of the fiscal year. Wecontract at the beginning of the water year and we make the payments before July1, 2019.Schellpeper: Wanted to clarify because there is some remaining money from otherprojects that needs to be expended before the end of this fiscal year, if possible.

B. Studies:i. Conservation Measures: No update.

ii. Difference between Current and Fully Appropriated: No invoices.

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iii. 2nd Increment BWP Facilitation:a. Invoice #26 (1200162469) for $23,764.88 breaks down to $2,376.49 per

NRDb. Invoice #27 (1200169751) for $8,614.18 breaks down to $861.42 per NRDc. Invoice #28 (1200176101) for $12,775.27 breaks down to $638.73 per

NRDd. Invoice #29 (1200180287) for $2,362.06 breaks down to $236.21 per NRDe. Invoice #30 (1200188165) for $4,027.13 breaks down to $402.71 per NRD

Motion: To approve 2nd Increment BWP Facilitation invoices (#26-30). Schellpeper motioned. Thorburn seconded. Motion passed with all ayes.

iv. 2nd Increment NRD IMPs Facilitation:a. Invoice #5 (1200161519) for $18,411.13b. Invoice #6 (1200169872) for $3,746.11

Motion: To approve 2nd Increment NRD IMP Facilitation invoices (#5 and #6). Berge motioned. Mintken seconded. Motion passed with all ayes.

v. Robust Review:a. Invoice #18-2409 for $13,895.00 breaks down to $2,315.83 per COHYST

NRDb. Invoice #18-2409 for $5,405.00 breaks down to $1,351.25 per WWUM NRD

Motion: To approve Robust Review invoice #18-2409. Mintken motioned. Berge seconded. Motion passed with all ayes.

C. Operations:i. Liability Insurance Renewal Coverage: Discussed invoice for the Platte Basin

Water Project Coalition (PBC) liability insurance coverage for February 2019-February 2020 (Attachment G).Motion: To approve liability insurance renewal coverage. Schellpeper motioned.Thorburn seconded. Motion passed with all ayes.

D. Project Budget Adjustments: The following corrections were made to the PBC budgetspreadsheet (Attachment E) since the December 2018 PBC meeting.

i. TBNRD Excess Flows – Contract #1024 (years 4-6 spreadsheet): Invoice #67519for $12,866.36 was not recorded but was paid previously.

ii. NPNRD Cow Camp – Contract #904 (years 4-6 spreadsheet): Originally submittedfor $56,988.75, but correct amount is $34,193.25.Motion: To approve corrected balances on years 4-6 of the PBC budgetspreadsheet. Thorburn motioned. Schellpeper seconded. Motion passed with allayes.

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Schellpeper: Pointed out the NET reporting spreadsheet (Attachment H) grant #15-138. The group needs to ask for an extension from NET to use the remaining funds from this grant. Money needs to be expended before June 30, 2019, or we need to request an extension, including reasons why the extension is necessary. Need to follow-up with reimbursement or extension requests for the following projects:

Rainwater Basin Joint Venture: Will request extension due to the harshwinter. CNPPID will submit any invoices ready for reimbursement.

Cow Camp: Project is done and remaining funds allocated to this projectcan be shifted to a new project.

NPNRD Groundwater recharge excess flows: Funds for this project can berepurposed.

NPNRD will check on status of retirement projects and will follow-up withNeDNR.

SPNRD Oliver Reservoir and Western Irrigation pit construction projects:SPNRD will send NeDNR reimbursement requests for these projects. Anyleftover funds from the Oliver Reservoir project can be shifted to theWestern Irrigation pit project.

7. Water Resources Cash Fund:A. Approval of Budget: See discussion below (7.B)B. Split to Individual NRDs: NRDs have discussed the breakdown of funding for years 8-9 and

came up with proposal to reallocate funds (Attachment I) with a $500,000 base, pluspercentage-based split of the additional $3.1 M. There was consensus for this fundingformula among PBC administrators. This does not change funding breakdown for thisfiscal year, but for years 8 & 9 (FY 2020-2021).Motion to approve the PBC budget distribution for years 8 & 9 (FY 2019-2021) includinga $500,000 funding base and percentage-based redistribution of the remaining $3.1 Mfor years 8 & 9. Thorburn motioned. Mintken seconded. Motion passed with all ayes.

8. Project Activities:A. N-CORPE (TPNRD): No updates.B. Western ID Recharge Pit Construction & Rehab (TPNRD & SPNRD): Project is complete

and can be removed from future agendas.C. Tri-Basin NRD Phase II Augmentation – North Dry Creek (TBNRD): Both augmentation

wells escaped damage from flooding.D. Rainwater Basin Joint Venture (TBNRD): Three pipelines are done. A fourth pipeline will

be completed this week and a fifth will be completed in fall 2019. Diverted over 2,000 afinto the Funk Waterfowl Protection Area (WPA) last winter. Will try to divert into VictorLakes and Johnson WPAs this spring.

E. Oliver Reservoir Streamflow Enhancement (SPNRD): Signed conservation easements onthree properties for ~110 irrigated acres. The project is close to ending.

F. Western ID (Deuel County) Recharge Pit Construction & Rehab (SPNRD): There are sevennew pits in Deuel County for a total of 13 pits. Currently in the process of laying pipeline toa couple of recharge pits and putting in new gates. Project is close to finishing up.

G. CPNRD Recharge Pits/Detention Ponds: No updates.H. EPIC Program (NPNRD): Paid out all contracts for FY 2018 and received reimbursements

for those payments from NeDNR. ~1,600 af was conserved from FY 2018 agreements. TheFY 2019 agreements will include ~1,300 af. The project has been a success overall.

I. J-2 Regulating Reservoir (NeDNR): No updates.J. Excess Flow Diversion Updates (NeDNR): Notice will be sent out by NeDNR water

administration staff to permit holders if excess flows become available. Watching nextPRRIP target flow change in May. CNPPID is looking whether there are excess flows or not.There are not currently any at head gate, but that may change going forward.

9. Public Comment: None.

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10. Adjourned: 1:39 p.m. CT.

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PBC Years 4 to 6 Budget ReviewUpdated 5/31/2019 Amendment - old amendment $ 2,642,815.93

$ 534,730.32 What our budget shows we spent (except PBHEP) $ 3,517,606.65

PBC Budget Summary CPNRD NPNRD SPNRD TBNRD TPNRD Total NRD DNR (NET Transfer) NRD / NET total NET % Total by YearWhat amendment says we should have budgeted $ 3,519,406.66

Remaining General Fund from Years 1-3 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - What we spent $ 3,638,286.62 Budget Year 4 $ 301,400.00 $ 708,400.00 $ 61,600.00 $ 444,400.00 $ 684,200.00 $ 2,200,000.00 $ 3,300,000.00 $ 7,717,386.16 Difference $ 1,800.01 Budget Year 5 $ 301,400.00 $ 708,400.00 $ 61,600.00 $ 444,400.00 $ 684,200.00 $ 2,200,000.00 $ 3,300,000.00 $ 5,631,301.00 Budget Year 6 $ 301,400.00 $ 708,400.00 $ 61,600.00 $ 444,400.00 $ 684,200.00 $ 2,200,000.00 $ 3,300,000.00 $ 10,520,050.00 What we spent 3,638,286.62

Changes agreed at the Oct 2, 2018 PBC meeting $ 46,998.56 $ (46,998.56) See PBC Year 6 AdditionalAddition to TBNRD budget $ 90,330.32 $ 90,330.32 Total 3-Year Budget $ 904,200.00 $ 2,125,200.00 $ 231,798.56 $ 1,376,531.76 $ 2,052,600.00 $ 6,600,000.00 $ 9,900,000.00 $ 16,500,000.00 $ 23,868,737.16 NeDNR 60% match $ 1,356,300.00 $ 3,187,800.00 $ 347,697.84 $ 2,064,797.64 $ 3,078,900.00 $ 9,900,000.00 $ 9,990,330.32

Ongoing PBC ProjectsExpiration Date Hyperlinks CPNRD NPNRD SPNRD TBNRD TPNRD Total NRD DNR (NET Transfer) NRD/NET total NET % Total by Project Invoices Paid NDNR Amount Paid Project Status Drn remaining Comments

CPNRD Easement Packages $ 175,634.69 $ - $ - $ - $ 175,634.69 $ 263,452.03 $ 439,086.72 60.00% $ 439,086.72 $ 263,452.03 Contract 1119 no amounts determended yet, and Kris has Different amount on her ss for 271327.97 do we need to adjust?

TBNRD High Platte Flow Diversions $ - $ - $ - $ 43,333.33 $ - $ 43,333.33 $ 65,000.00 $ 108,333.33 60.00% $ 108,333.33 $ 65,000.00

2019 EPIC contract 122,400.00$ 122,400.00$ 183,600.00$ 306,000.00$ $ 306,000.00 $ 183,600.00 Transfering money from NPNRD projects that are completed cnt #904, 985, 1023 & 1070

N-CORPENo date- till funds used or

http://nednriwip.stone.ne.g 778 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,730,071.10 $ 1,730,071.10 $ 2,595,106.65 $ 4,325,177.75 60.00% $ 4,325,177.75 $ 2,595,106.65 Partial Payment - May 18, 2017 $ - Money spent for this contract for 4-6

Oliver Reservoir Streamflow Enhancement Project 1/1/2048http://nednriwip.stone.ne.g 887 $ - $ - $ 221,398.56 $ - $ - $ 221,398.56 $ 332,096.83 $ 553,495.39 60.00% $ 553,495.39 $ 271,765.10 Partial Payment - May 26, 2017 $ 60,331.73

TBNRD/CNPPID - Rainwater Basin Joint Venture 1021 0 $ - $ - $ 411,221.21 $ - $ 411,221.21 $ 616,831.82 $ 1,028,053.03 60.00% $ 1,028,053.03 $ 616,831.82

TBNRD Excess Flows 12/31/2019http://nednriwip.stone.ne.g 1024 $ - $ - $ - $ 160,898.80 $ - $ 160,898.80 $ 241,348.20 $ 402,247.00 60.00% $ 402,247.00 $ 231,409.93 $ 9,938.27

SPNRD Western ID Recharge Pit Construction and Rehab 1076 0 $ - $ 10,400.00 $ - $ - $ 10,400.00 15600 $ 26,000.00 60.00% $ 26,000.00 $ 15,600.00 $ -

Totals Obligated by Contributor $ 904,200.00 $ 2,097,076.10 $ 231,798.56 $ 1,376,531.76 $ 2,052,600.00 $ 6,662,206.42 $ 9,946,331.83 $ 16,608,538.25 $ 16,608,497.75

Total left to budget $ - $ 28,123.90 $ - $ - $ -

Expired/Completed PBC Projects Expiration Hyperlinks Cnt # CPNRD NPNRD SPNRD TBNRD TPNRD Total NRD DNR (NET Transfer) NRD/NET total NET % Total by Project Invoices Paid NDNR Amount Paid Project Status NRD RemainingNPNRD - EPIC allocation buy down projects 1070 $ 114,553.00 $ 114,553.00 $ 171,829.00 $ 286,382.00 60.00% $ 286,382.00 $ 171,829.00 $ -

Moved to epic 2019 Project 5/2019 $ 0.32 moved .32 to epic 2019 since project is done

NPNRD-Retirement Projects 1023 0 $ 339,914.10 $ - $ - $ - $ 339,914.10 $ 509,871.15 $ 849,785.25 60.00% $ 849,785.25 $ 509,871.15 $ -

Moved to epic 2019 Project 5/2019 $ 3,712.20 reallocated to EPIC 2019 3712.20 Moved to Epic 2019 projects since this project has been completed and the money is remaining.

NPNRD Retirement Agreement - Hardt and Tighe 10/17/2031http://nednriwip.stone.ne.g 925 $ - $ 1,244,847.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,244,847.00 $ 1,867,270.50 $ 3,112,117.50 60.00% $ 3,112,117.50 $ 1,867,270.50 Paid $ - $121887.00 paid in year 1-3 completing this project with total of 1989157.50

North Platte NRD Lease/Recharge - Cow Camp total 4/30/2018p

wip.stone.ne.g 904 $ - $ 227,995.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 227,995.00 $ 341,932.50 $ 569,927.50 60.00% $ 569,887.00 $ 341,932.50 Paid June 14, 2017 $ - Transfer remaining dollars to EPIC contract $ 124,168.25 Money transferred to Epic contracts

J-2 Reregulating Reservoir 8/12/2063http://nednriwip.stone.ne.g 574 $ 403,161.12 $ - $ - $ 403,161.12 $ 322,528.90 $ 1,128,851.14 $ 1,693,276.70 $ 2,822,127.84 60.00% $ 2,822,127.84 $ 3,910,662.90 $ 1,693,276.60 Paid June 30, 2016 $ 0.10 general fund money given for project

Orchard-Alfalfa Canal Rehabilitation Closed when all money used

http://nednriwip.stone.ne.g 615 $ 325,404.19 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 325,404.19 $ 488,106.29 $ 813,510.48 60.00% $ 813,510.48 $ 488,106.29 Paid - March 9, 2016 $ -

Fall/Winter 2014-2015 E65 Canal and Elwood Reservoir (17,000 acre ft)¹ 12/31/2015http://nednriwip.stone.ne.g 800 $ - $ - $ - $ 99,285.330 $ - $ 99,285.33 $ 148,927.99 $ 248,213.32 60.00% $ 248,213.32 $ 148,927.99 Paid - October 14, 2015 $ -

2015-2016 - E65 Canal and Elwood Reservoir (5,000 acre ft)² 12/31/2016http://nednriwip.stone.ne.g 571 $ - $ - $ - $ 93,832.56 $ - $ 93,832.56 $ 93,832.56 $ 187,665.12 50.00% $ 187,665.12 $ 93,832.56 Paid - July 14, 2016 $ -

2016-2017 - E65 Canal and Elwood Reservoir 8/25/2017http://nednriwip.stone.ne.g 948 $ - $ - $ - $ 164,799.41 $ - $ 164,799.41 $ 247,199.11 $ 411,998.52 60.00% $ 411,998.52 $ 247,199.11 Paid - May 31, 2017 $ -

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Past PBC Projects --GF dollars onlyExpiration Date Hyperlinks Cnt # CPNRD NPNRD SPNRD TBNRD TPNRD Total NRD DNR (NET Transfer) NRD/NET total NET % Total by Project Invoices Paid NDNR Amount Paid Project Status NRD Remaining

2015-2016 - Phelps Canal 12/31/2017http://nednriwip.stone.ne.g 571 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 0.00% $ 84,196.66 $ 60,617.78 Paid - May 18, 2016 $ -

Western ID Recharge Pit Construction and Rehab (SPNRD Portion)http://nednriwip.stone.ne.g 1020 $ 11,849.96 $ 27,649.90 $ 39,499.86 $ - $ 39,499.86 0.00% $ 98,749.65 $ 59,249.79 Paid-- $ (59,249.79)

NET Amendments and Transfers Hyperlinks Cnt # CPNRD NPNRD SPNRD TBNRD TPNRD Total NRD DNR (NET Transfer) NRD/NET total NET % Total by Project Invoices Paid NDNR Amount Paid Project Status Meeting Motion Ref.

North Platte NRD Lease/Recharge - Cow Camp total

Orchard-Alfalfa Canal Rehabilitation

N-CORPE

J-2 Reregulating ReservoirFall/Winter 2014-2015 E65 Canal and Elwood Reservoir (17,000 acre ft)¹

NPNRD Retirement Agreement - Hardt and Tighe

2015-2016 - E65 Canal and Elwood Reservoir (5,000 acre ft)²

Oliver Reservoir Streamflow Enhancement Project

2016-2017 - E65 Canal and Elwood Reservoir

2016 - Phelps Canal

2017 - Phelps Canal (10,666 acre ft) --> (NeDNR 2,666 acre ft)

TBNRD/CNPPID - Rainwater Basin Joint Venture

NPNRD Excess Flows, Groundwater Recharge

Projects but no mataching dollars³ Hyperlinks Cnt # CPNRD NPNRD SPNRD TBNRD TPNRD Total NRD DNR (NET Transfer) Total by Project Meeting Motion Ref.

Western Irrigation District 587 $ - $ - $ 600.00 $ - $ 1,400.00 $ 2,000.00 $ - $ 5,000.00

Western Irrigation District 587 $ - $ - $ 1,800.00 $ - $ 4,200.00 $ 6,000.00 $ - $ 15,000.00

Platte Valley Irrigation District 588 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ - $ 5,000.00

Suburban Irrigation District 586 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ - $ 5,000.00 ³Meeting minutes from June 2015 - states TBNRD portion is approved on condition that there are NET funds available at the end of years 4-6

Orchard-Alfalfa Canal Reconciliation Total NRD DNR Total Project

Orchard-Alfalfa Canal Rehabilitation (1-3)http://nednriwip.stone.ne.g 615 $ 1,665,578.40 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,665,578.40 $ 2,498,367.60 $ 4,163,946.00 60.00%

Orchard-Alfalfa Canal Rehabilitation (4-6)http://nednriwip.stone.ne.g 615 $ 501,038.88 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 501,038.88 $ 488,106.29 $ 989,145.17 49.35%

last amendmenthttp://nednriwip.stone.ne.g $ 117,089.79 $ 117,089.79 $ 175,634.69 $ 292,724.48 60.00%

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PBC Years 7 to 9 Budget ReviewUpdated 5/31/2019

27.6% 2.8% 2.8% 4.7% 62.1%PBC Budget Summary CPNRD NPNRD SPNRD TBNRD TPNRD Total NRD DNR (NET Transfer) NRD / NET total NET % DNR General Fund Total by YearBudget Year 7 607,200.00$ 61,600.00$ 61,600.00$ 103,400.00$ 1,366,200.00$ 2,200,000.00$ 3,300,000.00$ 5,500,000.00$

Added to TBNRD budget 6,088.79$ 9,133.19$ Budget Year 8 -$ Budget Year 9 -$ Total 3-Year Budget 607,200.00$ 61,600.00$ 61,600.00$ 109,488.79$ 1,366,200.00$ 2,200,000.00$ 3,309,133.19$ 5,509,133.19$ -$ 5,500,000.00$ NeDNR 60% Match 910,800.00$ 92,400.00$ 92,400.00$ 164,233.19$ 2,049,300.00$ 3,300,000.00$

Ongoing PBC Projects Expiration Date Hyperlinks Cnt # CPNRD NPNRD SPNRD TBNRD TPNRD Total NRD DNR (NET Transfer) NRD/NET total NET % DNR General Fund Total by Project Invoices Paid NDNR remaining Project Status Meeting Motion Ref.CPNRD:Recharge Pits / Detention Ponds 426,314.69$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 426,314.69$ 639,472.03$ 1,065,786.72$ 60% -$ 1,065,786.72$ 639,472.03$ CPNRD Easement Packages 180,885.31$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 180,885.31$ 271,327.97$ 534,780.00$ 60% -$ 534,780.00$ 271,327.97$ contract 1119 not finalized yet2019 Epic contracts

TPNRD: N-CORPE 778 -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,057,126.37$ 1,057,126.37$ 1,585,689.55$ 2,642,815.92$ 60% -$ 2,642,815.92$ 1,585,689.55$ -$ contract money spentJune 5, 2018 meeting updated total for nrd total

TPNRD Western ID MOA 4/23/2023 1010 -$ -$ -$ -$ 60,000.00$ 60,000.00$ 90,000.00$ 150,000.00$ 60% 90,000.00$ TPNRD Platte Valley ID MOA 5/1/2023 1011 -$ -$ -$ -$ 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 60% -$ 50,000.00$ 30,000.00$ TPNRD Suburban ID MOA 5/1/2023 1012 -$ -$ -$ -$ 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 60% -$ 50,000.00$ 30,000.00$ TPNRD Keith-Lincoln 5/1/2023 1013 -$ -$ -$ -$ 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 60% -$ 50,000.00$ $30,000.00TPNRD Paxton-Hershey 5/1/2023 1014 -$ -$ -$ -$ 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 60% -$ 50,000.00$ $30,000.00TBNRD/CNPPID - Rainwater Basin Joint Venture 1021 -$ -$ -$ 109,488.79$ -$ 109,488.79$ 164,233.19$ 273,721.98$ 60% 164,233.19$

SPNRD Western ID Recharge Pit Construction and Rehab 6/30/2019http://nednriwip.stone.ne.gov/Scans/Sca 1076 -$ -$ 61,600.00$ -$ -$ 61,600.00$ 92,400.00$ 154,000.00$ 60% -$ 154,000.00$ 13,876.57$ 78,523.43$ 13,876.57$

Total Obligated 607,200.00$ -$ 61,600.00$ 109,488.79$ 1,197,126.37$ 1,975,415.16$ 2,963,122.74$ 5,021,104.62$ 4,443,382.64$ 1,363,556.62$ Remaining to obligate 0.00$ 61,600.00$ -$ 0.00$ 169,073.63$ 224,584.84$ 346,010.45$

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Facilitation for 2nd Increment - #1064 IMP 12,851.38$ 12,851.38$ 12,851.38$ -$ 12,851.38$ 51,405.52$ 51,405.48$ 102,811.00$ HDR Engineering Facilitator CPNRD NPNRD SPNRD TBNRD TPNRD NRD Total NDNR Total Invoice 1 (1200135663) 1,787.62$ 5,005.36$ 3,741.04$ -$ 3,854.80$ 14,388.82$ 14,388.83$ 28,777.65$ Approved 12/6/18 ok Invoice 2 (1200144049) 2,793.33$ 1,686.43$ 2,209.59$ -$ 1,891.16$ 8,580.51$ 9,177.39$ 17,757.90$ Approved 12/6/18 ok Invoice 3 (1200149243) 1,167.27$ 191.07$ 680.67$ -$ 1,327.50$ 3,366.51$ 3679.78 7,046.29$ Approved 12/6/18 ok Invoice 4 (1200153524) 391.97$ 474.89$ 277.81$ -$ 576.24$ 1,720.91$ 1831.47 3,552.38$ Approved 12/6/18 ok Invoice 5 (1200161519) 1909.61 2285.34 2316.27 -$ 2528.49 9,039.71$ 9371.42 18,411.13$ Approved 4/30/2019 Invoice 6 (1200169872) 269.54 269.54 195.83 -$ 195.83 930.74$ 2815.37 3,746.11$ Approved 4/30/2019 Invoice 7 (1200190544) 1390.17 1686.53 1489.24 1602.62 6,168.56$ 7947.02 14,115.58$ for June Meeting Total 9,709.51$ 11,599.16$ 10,910.45$ -$ 11,976.64$ 44,195.76$ 49,211.28$ 79,291.46$

Remaining totals by Contributor 3,141.87$ 1,252.22$ 1,940.93$ -$ 874.74$ 7,209.76$ 2,194.20$ 23,519.54$

CPNRD NPNRD SPNRD TBNRD TPNRD NRD Total NeDNR IWMPPF State Total TotalTotal Study Budget (Committed) 106,774.90$ 132,555.11$ 132,555.11$ 106,774.90$ 106,774.90$ 585,434.93$ 691,077.12$ 180,000.00$ 871,077.12$ 1,456,512.05$

CPNRD NPNRD SPNRD TBNRD TPNRD NRD Total NeDNR IWMPPF State Total TotalTotal Study Budget (Spent) 75,552.45$ 76,289.60$ 76,289.60$ 76,289.60$ 76,289.60$ 383,904.66$ 442,015.70$ 177,051.40$ 619,067.10$ 1,002,971.75$

CPNRD NPNRD SPNRD TBNRD TPNRD NRD Total NeDNR IWMPPF State Total TotalTotal Study Budget (Remaining) 32,328.45$ 57,371.51$ 57,371.51$ 31,591.31$ 31,591.31$ 206,323.12$ 254,591.43$ (2,948.60)$ 251,642.83$ 461,651.81$

Calculator says this much is still owed 31,222.45$ 56,265.51$ 56,265.51$ 30,485.31$ 30,485.31$ 201,530.27$ 249,061.43$ 2,948.60$ 252,010.03$ 453,540.30$

PBC Study Budget Updated 5/31/2019

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INTRODUCTION The North Platte Natural Resources District (District) has acquired four irrigated farmland leases with surface water rights under the Enterprise Irrigation District. The project goal is to either directly return or recharge into a constructed recharge pit the leased surface water irrigation consumptive use. Once the water discharges into the North Platte River or a tributary, it will be accounted for as North Platte Natural Resources District depletion offset.

LEASED PROPERTIES The leased properties are within the Enterprise Irrigation District located between Mitchell, NE and Scottsbluff, NE. Below is a description of each leased parcel:

1. Rush Lease, 64.9 Acres, Commingled2. LRK Lease, 52.9 Acres, Commingled3. Schaneman Lease, 25.1 Acres, Commingled4. Gueck Lease, 36.7 Acres, Surface Water Only

The District leased both the surface water and ground water from each landowner. No irrigation will occur on these lands throughout the lease. Map 1 provides the location of the leased parcels within the Enterprise Irrigation District boundary.

ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF LEASED WATER The calculation of the surface water irrigated crop consumptive use for each leased parcel has not been completed, so the following preliminary estimate is provided. Assuming the average Western Water Use Management Model’s net irrigation requirement of 15 acre-inches per acre (based on the overall crop mix within the District) occurred over the 179.6 leased acres, it is estimated that the amount of surface water that will either be directly returned or recharged is about 225 acre-feet per year or 2.9 cubic feet per second during the irrigation season.

RECHARGE SITE The recharge site for this project will be constructed over a portion of the Schaneman Lease just south of the Enterprise Irrigation District’s canal. To date, a technical field investigation, recharge pit design work, and discussions with the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on the transfer permit requirements have been completed. The following is a summary of the technical work completed for the project.

To: PBC Administrators From: John Berge CC: John Berge, General Manager NPNRD, Barb Cross, Assistant Manager

NPNRD, and Scott Schaneman, Water Resources Coordinator NPNRD Date: 6/3/2019 Re: Enterprise Surface Water Leases and Schaneman Recharge Site Project

Summary

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Subsurface Geotechnical Investigation In 2017, the District requested that Adaptive Resources, Inc. (ARI) complete a subsurface geotechnical investigation on the Schaneman lease to determine if the site includes suitable sediments for surface water recharge to occur and a significant unsaturated thickness that will allow some subsurface storage. The investigation completed 4 test holes. For more information on the geotechnical investigation, the District can provide the document called Schaneman Geotechnical Investigation: Lithological Descriptions of Test Holes from Thad Kuntz, P.G. et al. dated 3/16/2017.

Recharge Pit Design In late 2017/early 2018, engineering designs of the recharge pit were completed. Depending on the amount of surface water diverted into the recharge pit, two designs were completed to provide flexibility based on the anticipated water volume. The design consists of two pits, one north of the existing center pivot sprinkler and the other to the west of the sprinkler. A morning glory spill and a pipeline provide water from the northern pit into the western pit. The northern pit design has a surface water discharge structure into an adjacent return flow ditch owned by Farmer’s Irrigation District. The inflow will be measured into the pits as well as an outflow measurement to the surface return flow ditch to measure the water into and out of the recharge facility. Map 2 provides the general location of the recharge pits. Attachment A provides the engineering design of the recharge pits.

Project Tasks and Cost Estimate The next phase of the project consists of technical work to complete and submit the surface water leases transfer permits to DNR, additional engineering design work and construction management, construction of the recharge pit and associated structures, and project management. Table 1 provides a cost estimate of the tasks.

Table 1: Cost Estimate Task Cost

Technical Work to Complete the Transfer Permits $ 30,000 Engineering Design and Construction Management $ 10,000 Construction of the Recharge Pit $ 150,000 Project Management $ 5,000 Total Cost $ 195,000

PBC Funding (60%) $ 117,000 NPNRD Funding (40%) $ 78,000

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Tri-Basin NRD

1723 Burlington

Holdrege, NE 68949

Phone: (308) 995-6688

Toll Free: J -877-995-6688

Fax: (308) 995-6992

Email: tribasin@tribasinmd.org

General Manager JOI-IN THORBURN

Chairman DAVID OLSEN

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Secretary TODD GARRELTS I loltlrege, Nebraska

Subject: High Platte Flow Diversions into Rainwater Basin wetlands

Treasurer Tri-Basin NRD is partnering with the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture, the us

JOE srtKA Fish and Wildlife Service and Central NE Public Power and Irrigation District (CNPPID) lloldrege. Nehraska

to enable delivery of excess Platte River flows through the CNPPID canal system to

BRIAN BERGSTROM several Rainwater Basin wetlands in the Platte Basin in Phelps and Gosper counties. Axtell. Nebraska

Tri-Basin is utilizing PBC funds to cost-share on construction of pipelines from M1KEcAvANAuG11 CNPPID canals to these wetlands. Minden. Nebraska

EDIIARRIS Loomis, Nebraska

PHYI .1.rs JOHNSON flerlrand, Nebraska

JOE I.ARSON L,Jomi,. Nebra,ka

DAVID RAFFETY Kearney. Nebraska

LARRY REYNOLDS Lexington. Nebraska

RAY W!NZ Holdrege, Nebraska

When we initially requested funding for the Rainwater Basins Groundwater

Recharge and Wetland Habitat project, (NDNR Contract#1021) we requested funds

for a consulting hydrologist ($7200), but we didn't request funding for monitoring

groundwater and surface water levels. The hydrologist budget has been expended,

along with adequate match, although a request for reimbursement hasn't yet been

submitted to DNR.

Dedicated observation wells will be an important component of the Rainwater

Basins recharge project, allowing us to estimate the rate and volume of recharge

resulting from diversions into wetlands. As data accumulates from multiple recharge

events, we should also be able to triangulate the water table accurately enough to

determine the direction of flow of groundwater beneath and beyond the wetlands.

Finally, there have been problems in the past with perched water tables in the

vicinity of Funk and Johnson WPAs which resulted in seepage problems on

neighboring farmland. For this reason, it is important to know when the water table

in the vicinity of these wetlands is approaching levels where seepage problems might

occur, so recharge can be suspended to prevent off-site impacts.

In order to facilitate timely installation of the observation wells, I would like

additional authorization to use up to $33,600 of PBC funds already available to Tri­

Basin NRD, but not yet committed to any project, to drill observation wells, log and

sample geology, and to install data loggers and associated equipment in the wells.

PBC funds will be matched with $22,400 of TBNRD funds. These funds will be used

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Tri-Basin NRD

1723 Burlington

Holdrege, NE 68949

Phone: (308) 995-6688

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General Manager

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Minden. Nebraska

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BRADLEY LUNDEEN

Wikox. Nebraska

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Holdrege. Nebraska

Treasurer

JOE BILKA

Holdrege. Nebraska

BRIAN BERGSTROM

Axtell. Nebrm,ka

MIKE CAVANAUGH

Minden, Nebraska

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Loomis. Nebraska

PHYLLIS JOI INSON

Bertrand. Nebraska

JOE LARSON

Loomis. Nebraska

DAVID RAFFETY

Kearney. Nebrasb,

LARRY REYNOLDS

Lexington. Nebraska

RAY WINZ

Holdrege, Nebraska

to drill and electronically log geology in observation wells ($36,000), purchase and

install water level sensors and electronic data loggers ($14,000) and construct and

place concrete pads and locking metal covers over the wells ($6000). Thank you for

your consideration of this request.

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From: Gehle, Jeremy <jeremy.gehle@nebraska.gov> Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2019 8:28 AM To: Schellpeper, Jennifer <jennifer.schellpeper@nebraska.gov>; 'John Berge' <JBerge@npnrd.org>; Horn, Rod <rlhorn@spnrd.org>; 'Kent Miller (komiller@tpnrd.org)' <komiller@tpnrd.org>; 'John Thorburn (jthorburn@tribasinnrd.org)' <jthorburn@tribasinnrd.org>; 'Lyndon Vogt' <vogt@cpnrd.org>; 'csteinke@cnppid.com' <csteinke@cnppid.com>; Mike Drain (mdrain@cnppid.com) <mdrain@cnppid.com>; Shafer, Jeffrey T. (jtshafe@nppd.com) <jtshafe@nppd.com> Cc: Dimmitt, Ann <adimmitt@tpnrd.org>; 'Ryan Reisdorff' <rreisdorff@spnrd.org>; Fassett, Jeff <jeff.fassett@nebraska.gov>; Bradley, Jesse <Jesse.Bradley@nebraska.gov>; Thompson, Mike <mike.thompson@nebraska.gov>; Ostdiek, Jim <jim.ostdiek@nebraska.gov>; Hayden, Tom <tom.hayden@nebraska.gov>; Wright, Shane <shane.wright@nebraska.gov>; Devin Brundage <dbrundage@cnppid.com>; Barb Cross <BCross@npnrd.org>; Massey, Trevor <trevor.massey@nebraska.gov>; Brandi Flyr <flyr@cpnrd.org> Subject: Excess Flow Evaluation

Good Morning,

River flows have increased to exceed the Wildlife Target Flow requirement of 3,700 CFS at Grand Island. Based upon the current data available, our assessment shows that excess flows are currently available everywhere below Lake McConaughy.

As of today, excess flows are not available above Lake McConaughy as the lake has not filled and CNPPID has not relinquished their call. Please know that the Department is continuing to monitor the hydrologic conditions and evaluate the effects that increased flow may have on flooding upstream of the lake.

Please consider the notes below as they relate to Excess Flow determinations, and authorization to divert.

Anyone wishing to divert excess flow must have an approved recharge appropriation. Excess flow only exists in the sections of the river where there is no shortage of natural flow, i.e. there can be no call for water administration at the point of diversion for the recharge appropriation. Target Flow Requirements from May 20th – June 20th is 3,700 CFS under current hydrologic conditions. • Recharge permit holders are required (through their order of approval) to relay their

intentions to utilize excess flows should it become available to the Bridgeport FieldOffice through Tom Hayden.

• All recharge permit holders are required to have written authorization from theBridgeport Field Office before any diversions are to be made.

We will continue tracking the river flows and keep you informed of any changes. Thanks, Jeremy

Jeremy GehleWater Administration Division Manager

Nebraska Department of Natural Resources301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68509-4676

Office 402-471-3933 / Fax 402-471-2900 jeremy.gehle@nebraska.gov

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From: Gehle, Jeremy Sent: Monday, May 20, 2019 9:50 AM To: Schellpeper, Jennifer <jennifer.schellpeper@nebraska.gov>; 'John Berge' <JBerge@npnrd.org>; Horn, Rod <rlhorn@spnrd.org>; 'Kent Miller (komiller@tpnrd.org)' <komiller@tpnrd.org>; 'John Thorburn (jthorburn@tribasinnrd.org)' <jthorburn@tribasinnrd.org>; 'Lyndon Vogt' <vogt@cpnrd.org>; 'csteinke@cnppid.com' <csteinke@cnppid.com>; Mike Drain (mdrain@cnppid.com) <mdrain@cnppid.com>; Shafer, Jeffrey T. (jtshafe@nppd.com) <jtshafe@nppd.com> Cc: Dimmitt, Ann <adimmitt@tpnrd.org>; 'Ryan Reisdorff' <rreisdorff@spnrd.org>; Fassett, Jeff <jeff.fassett@nebraska.gov>; Bradley, Jesse <Jesse.Bradley@nebraska.gov>; Thompson, Mike <mike.thompson@nebraska.gov>; Ostdiek, Jim <jim.ostdiek@nebraska.gov>; Hayden, Tom <tom.hayden@nebraska.gov>; Wright, Shane <shane.wright@nebraska.gov>; Barb Cross <BCross@npnrd.org>; Massey, Trevor <trevor.massey@nebraska.gov>; Flyr, Brandi (bflyr@eaest.com) <bflyr@eaest.com>; 'Brandi Flyr' <flyr@cpnrd.org> Subject: Excess Flow Evaluation Good Morning. Target flow requirements changed today; going from 1,200 CFS required at Grand Island to over 3,700 CFS. The daily average discharge at Grand Island over the last three days has been below 2,000 CFS. Yesterday’s daily average at Grand Island was only 1,400 CFS.

Effective today, our Bridgeport Field Office will issue closing notices for all active recharge appropriations.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Jeremy

Jeremy GehleWater Administration Division Manager

Nebraska Department of Natural Resources301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68509-4676

Office 402-471-3933 / Fax 402-471-2900 jeremy.gehle@nebraska.gov

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From: Gehle, Jeremy Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 10:51 AM

Good morning,

The Department has been tracking the flows in the Platte River to monitor the availability of excess flow. Based upon the current data available, our assessment shows it that excess flows are currently available. It is anticipated that targets should continue to be met through May 19th.

Please consider the notes below as they relate to Excess Flow determinations.

Anyone wishing to divert excess flow must have an approved recharge appropriation. Excess flow only exists in the sections of the river where there is no shortage of natural flow, i.e. there can be no call for water administration at the point of diversion for the recharge appropriation. If an appropriator has already begun “seasoning” their canal, they are NOT eligible to divert water for recharge. Target Flow Requirements through May.

From March 23rd – May 10 – 2,400 CFS is Required at Grand Island. From May 11th – May 19th – the target drops to 1,200 CFS . From May 20th – May26th the target increase to 3,700 CFS under current

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hydrologic conditions. Current Discharge.

Discharge at Overton has been over 2,100 CFS for the last two days. Discharge at Grand Island has been over 3,000 CFS for the last week. It’s been over a month since the USGS has measured at Grand Island, but even with a significant shift, we still anticipate the discharge will be well over the 1,200 CFS requirement.

As a reminder, all recharge permit holders are required (through their order of approval) to relay their intentions to utilize excess flows should it become available to the Bridgeport Field Office through Tom Hayden. All recharge permit holders are required to have written authorization from the Bridgeport Field Office before any diversions are to be made.

We will continue tracking the river flows and keep you informed of any changes. Thanks, Jeremy

Jeremy GehleWater Administration Division Manager

Nebraska Department of Natural Resources301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68509-4676

Office 402-471-3933 / Fax 402-471-2900 jeremy.gehle@nebraska.gov

PBC Meeting June 3, 2019 Attachment H

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