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point decree, in combination with an augmentation decree, is near impossible without reading the <br />flow meter on each well each time a surface right goes into, or goes out of, priority. <br />Both of these obstacles can be greatly reduced by the utilization of modern, affordable, remote <br />flow monitoring equipment. In doing so, groundwater pumping can be ascertained on a near real- <br />time basis. Once the field data is obtained, the groundwater depletions can be computed and <br />compared against accretion supplies. If excess accretions exist, Pioneer can "re-time" such <br />supplies by exchanging and diverting the excess water back into its recharge facilities, and for <br />use at a later date. To this end, Pioneer's Remote Monitoring Project entails the installation of: 1) <br />equipment to enhance existing flow monitoring equipment at each irrigation well, 2) radio <br />telemetry equipment to send flow data to a nearby base station where it can be accessible via the <br />internet, and 3) flow monitoring and control equipment to adjust and maintain headgate <br />diversions from the South Platte River. <br />STATUS OF PROJECT <br />As mentioned above, Pioneer initiated the Remote Monitoring Project late in 2007. To date, <br />Pioneer has equipped 21 of its shareholders 28 wells with an enclosure that houses a battery, a <br />solar regulator, an antenna, and a radio pack. A solar panel has also been installed at each of the <br />21 well sites (see Attachment D). In addition, a telemetry base station has been identified and <br />equipped with all the necessary equipment to remotely monitor all irrigation wells (i.e. computer, <br />antenna, radio, and internet access, etc.). To complete the Project, Pioneer will be pursuing the <br />following Project Phases (4): <br />I. Installing electronic pulse counters and data loggers on existing mechanical flow meters <br />(i.e. McCrometer) located at each of the irrigation wells presently equipped with a new <br />enclosure and related radio equipment (21 in total). <br />II. Installing complete flow monitoring and radio telemetry equipment at the remaining 7 <br />irrigation wells. <br />III. Installing flow monitoring and control equipment at the Tremont measuring flume (i.e. <br />the location in which Pioneer diverts its "recharge" water right) as a means to maintain a <br />constant flow into Pioneer's recharge facilities (see Attachment E). Pioneer recently <br />installed a new overshot gate at this location. The overshot gate is motor equipped, <br />however, no control equipment has been purchased. <br />IV. Develop a web interface for Pioneer shareholders and state officials to monitor the <br />administration of all irrigation wells and water rights associated with Pioneer's Plan for <br />Augmentation. <br />Pioneer Water & Irrigation Company Page 2 <br />Flow Monitoring Pmject <br />