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<br />ACKNOWLEDGMENTS <br /> <br />Without the assistance and dedication of many individuals, this Final <br />Report would not h.ave been possible. Because of the uninterrupted transition <br />from the initial contract to the existing Cooperative Agreement, those people <br />whose efforts contributed to earlier research planning, facilitating and <br />reporting continue to be recognized as significant participants to this <br />report. In addition there are several parties who have provided meaningful <br />assistance to the preparation of this report and we choose to gratefully <br />acknowledge their efforts. From the Department of Natural Resources and <br />Conservation's RIPI,EX staff and contractors, we would like to thank Al Bessol, <br />Allan Bessol, Tom Corona, Bob DeLange, Richard Dunning, Diane Donnelly, Marvin <br />Krader, Denis Leidholt, Robert McGraw, Myra ~iunday, John Newbauer, and Sarah <br />Norman. <br /> <br />The interfacing of program administrative responsibilities between the <br />Bureau of Reclamation and the Department of Natural ReSOUrces and Conservation <br />has been a pleasant and satisfying undertaking. This essential element of <br />cooperative willingness has been preserved in great part as a result of the <br />very useful guidance provided by Arlin Super of the Bureau and the pertinent <br />and timely attention given by Richard Moy of the Department. The Bureau of <br />Reclamation's working association has been extremely cordial and cooperative, <br />where they have routinely exhibited a concern and dedication towards a quality <br />program. <br /> <br />The Bureau's employees at Miles City have always shared their time and <br />knowledge towards the resolvement of Department problems. In addition, the <br />Denver staff has also been very willing to assist and contribute to the <br />Department's concerns. This cooperative attitude is gratefully acknowledged by <br />the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation as a most vital element to <br />the successes accomplished during the course of RIPLEX. <br /> <br />Unrecognized by many but certainly not by the Department was the local <br />support extended to RIPLEX. The agriculturally oriented community was <br />continually interested in RIPLEX activities and progress, and always assisted <br />in whatever manner possible. This very pleasant and positive spirit of willing <br />support deserves special praise. As part of this community involvement, a <br />committee comprised of area civic leaders voluntarily served in an advisory <br />capacity. Their participation has been a tremendous help in providing <br />community awareness and acceptance of RIPLEX programs. <br /> <br />The production of this report was an undertaking that required critical <br />contributions from several people with diverse talents. Included are D. C. <br />Roward and Dan Nelson who prepared the graphic material, and Peggy Todd, the <br />technical editor for this document. Finally, a "thank you" can hardly express <br />our gratitude to Cheryl Cordier, Melissa Otis, Julie Frickel, Nicky Wylie and <br />Donna Elser who had the complex task of typing the manuscript. <br /> <br />We especially wish to acknowledge Donna Elser, the RIPLEX Office Manager, <br />whose enthusiastic attitude and proficient administrative assistance enabled <br />the staff to successfully meet the demands of participating in this program. <br /> <br />v <br />