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paragraph 1.S., are appropriate to improve the natural environment to a reasonable degree in . the ISF Reach. 1.U. The parties recognize that but for this Agreement, releases from Vallecito could be zero during a portion of the Winter Months. The parties assert that a 5 cfs release during a Shortage will be more beneficial to the natural environment than a zero release, and that each incremental increase in flow, as provided for under this agreement, will further benefit the natural environment. 1.V. The parties also aCknowledge that in addition to providing benefits that are available through a standard BOARD ISF water right, this Agreement is the best mechanism for maximizing opportunities to meet both goals set forth in Recital 1.0. above. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and dependent covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows: Section 2 Definitions . The following definitions are for the purposes of this Agreement only. 2.A. Best Efforts - Best Efforts means a reasonable, good faith effort, taking into account other legal and contractual obligations and duties. 2.8. Donated Water -Donated Water includes both Storage Water and certain Vallecito Deliveries up to the levels defined herein which is to be provided to CWCB by PRID andlor the TRIBE for ISF use to preserve or improve the natural environment in the ISF Reach. PRID and the TRIBE must provide Donated Water only when Senior Water and Vallecito Deliveries: (a) for the Summer Months, do not maintain the Summer Months' target flows hereunder through the lSF Reach; (b) In contrast, for the Winter Months, do not maintain the target flows hereunder at the Measuring Point provided, however. PRID and the Tribe will provide 5.0 cfs at the Measuring Point unless otherwise not required herein. The CWCB, however, will protect the Donated Water in the Winter Months through the ISF Reach defined for the Winter Months. 5