PRRIP Request for Disbursements of Contribution No. 424 & 425

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Headwaters Corporation Providing Services as Office of the Executive Director for Platte River Recovery Implementation Program Summary of Significant Activity for the Period August 24 to October 24, 2014 Land Plan Implementation Land Plan management activities were focused on oversight of contractor work focused on noxious weed control, boundary fencing, and signage associated with PRRA program. Land Plan acquisition activities were focused on multi-party holding consolidation, disposal of excess properties, and acquisition of OCSW and Palustrine Wetlands. For both aspects of Land Plan, development of Work Plan and Budget was initiated and advanced. Other specific activities include: Focus of real estate acquisitions/disposal for this period was a continuation of several long-term activities: • Discussions for excess property disposal included on-going discussions of these tracts o Broadfoot-Newark property including a land swap with NGPC for a parcel land-locked by the Elm Creek Complex and sale of remaining acres. NGPC has been given time limit for response. o A series of land swaps among PRRIF, TNC, and WTC to consolidate ownership in three bridge segments—progress slow with final approval anticipated at December GC. o Discussions with BELF regarding acquiring lands in the Kearney to Odessa reach through a land trade of PRIFF Property(with a no build easement) in Fort Kearny Complex(Blessing Tract) and cropland at John's tract in Elm Creek Complex. Likely an auction format will be required to complete transaction. Progress slow, but hoping for resolution by end of 2014. o Coordination with NDOR regarding land in Kearney to Odessa reach showing little progress. • Pursuit of a property in Kearney—Odessa segment from sale by private land owner progressing well. • Search for palustrine wetland tracts and OCSW sites producing limited potential. Focus of land management activities for this period was: • Extensive effort involved in noxious weed control activities due to wet, cool spring and summer that caused proliferation of thistle and other noxious weeds on all complex properties. Efforts include coordination and oversight of spraying contractors and staff time for spot spraying follow up actions. • Oversight of fencing contractor start-up on Fox tract in Fort Kearny Complex. • Routine and on-going discussion with neighboring land-owners in conformance with Good Neighbor Policy for all properties. • Construction and signage for new parking lots and boundary demarcations to accommodate introduction of additional properties into PRRA program completed. • Coordination and participation in LAC meeting on August 26th, via teleconference. 1