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BMP ID: 8466
Title: Clarify a system for the use of underground water to preserve aquifer levels during CBM extraction
Text: Aquifers: "The state of Montana must clarify a rational system for the use of underground water reserves that respects existing water rights and preserves aquifer levels for the future."
Source Publication Name: Doing It Right: a blueprint for responsible coalbed methane development in Montana
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Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Drilling
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Northern Plains Resource Council
2401 Montana Ave, Ste. 200
Billings, MT  59101  USA
Phone:406-248-1154     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail:info@nprcmt.org
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Categories: Water Quantity and Rights
Location: Montana
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Date Entered: 2010-12-30 10:09 UTC
Last Updated: 2010-12-30 10:13 UTC