NLLAPP00105

• Case Number: W-3307-77
• Lake Name: MEARS LAKE
• Watershed: Uncompahgre River
• Water Division: 4
• Water District: 68
• County: Ouray
• NLL App - Doc Type: Final Decree/Stipulations

Case ~Jo. 3307

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IN TH~ DISTRICT CUURT IN AND

WATER DIVISION NO.4

STATt OF COLORADO

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IN THE MATTEQ OF THE APPLI-
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OF [HE CDlDRADD WATER
CONSERVATION BOARD. ON BEHALF
UF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE
OF COLORADO

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RULING OF THE REFEREE

IN MEARS LAKE
A NATURAL LAKE"

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IN THE WATERSHED OF THE
GUNNISON RIVER

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IN OURAY COUNTY.

The undersigned water referee, having investigated

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the matter of the appl ication on file herein, hereby makes

the following findings and rul ing thereon:

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1. That the said appl ication concerns ~ears laKe

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located in Ouray County, Colorado, and used for SIJCh minimlJnl
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to a reasonable degree~ and the claim for appropriation is

made under the provisions of C.R.S. 1973, 37-92-103(3)1 (4)

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That appl icant has furnished acceptable proof

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as to claims made.'.

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That the said appl ication was filed on December

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30. 1977.

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That the water clerk caused publ ication of such

fil ing as provided by statute; that the time for fil ing

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statements of opposition expired on the last day of February,

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1978.

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