ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 

 The financial support for this survey was provided by the 

 Montana Natural Heritage Program and the Flathead National Forest 

 vial the Challenge Cost Share Program. I wish to thank Dave 

 Genter, MTNHP, for allowing me to do this survey. Brian Braach 

 was invaluable for his hospitality, help, friendship, and 

 support. The staff of the various ranger districts on the 

 Flathead National Forest were very helpful. In particular I 

 would like to thank Bruce Hurd, Henry Rivera, and Reed Kennon. 

 Bob Hird provided a sighting on the North Fork and also provided 

 a ride down the river in his new raft. The Wedum family also 

 deserve thanks for their hospitality. The staff at the Montana 

 Natural Heritage Program was very helpful throughout the surveys. 

 Thanks to Ron Crete and Scott Jackson for reviewing this document 

 at various points in its development. Finally I would like to 

 thank Kiela for her companionship while she was with me on my 

 surveys. 



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