inflection points on the curves (as per the wetted perimeter 

 methodology) . 



The University of Montana genetics laboratory has 

 determined that trout inhabiting German Gulch are a pure 

 strain of westslope cutthroat trout. This a unique situation 

 for western Montana streams. They state, "Available data 

 indicate that the westslope cutthroat is in danger of 

 extinction. In order to ensure the continued existence of 

 this native species, it is important to preserve all popula- 

 tions that are identified." 



A report summarizing the results of the above studies is 

 available from the Department of State Lands in Helena and/or 

 the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Park's Bozeman office: 

 "Aquatic Evaluation and Instream Flow Recommendations for 

 Selected Reaches of German Gulch Creek, Silver Bow County, 

 Montana" (December, 1984). 



FUTURE ACTIVITIES ; Montoro has decided to reassess develop- 

 ment of this project. Unless or until a decision is made by 

 the company to reactivate their application for an operating 

 permit, no further studies are planned. 



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