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MONT ANA STATE UNIVERSITY
STANDARD RESEARCH AGREEMENT
THIS Agreement is entered into between THE CITY OF BOZEMAN ["SPONSOR"] and MONTANA
STATE UNIVERSITY ["UNIVERSITY"], a state institution of higher education located at Bozeman,
Montana.
RECIT ALS:
1 . SPONSOR desires research services in accordance with the scope of work outlined within this
agreement hereinafter referred to as "the research;" and
2. the performance of the research is consistent, compatible and beneficial to the role and mission
of UNIVERSITY; and
3. UNIVERSITY has the capability to provide for the conduct of the research;
NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. Scope of Work. UNIVERSITY will undertake the research program described in the research
proposal attached hereto as Exhibit 1, under the direction and supervision of Dr. Steve Custer, principal
investigator.
2. Contract Period. This contract shall become effective on April 01, 2000 and shall be completed on
June 30, 2001, unless subsequent time extension, supplement, addition, continuation or renewal-is
mutually agreed upon in writing between the parties.
3. Compensation. SPONSOR agrees to pay UNIVERSITY for services performed under this agreement
in the amount of THIRTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN dollars AND 16/100
($30,577.16) in accordance with the budget itemized in Exhibit 2. Payments shall be made
quarterly upon receipt and acceptance of an invoice and the quarterly progress report from MSU.
Final payment will not be made until receipt and acceptance of final technical and financial reports.
Payments shall be made according the following schedule: October 31,2000 $7,500.00; January
31,2001 $7,500.00; April 30, 2001 $7,500.00; July 31,2001 $8,077.16.
All payments shall be made to Montana State University and mailed to Grants and Contracts, 309
Montana Hall, Bozeman, MT 59717~2470.
4. ReportinQ Requirements. UNIVERSITY will provide reports on the progress of the research described
in Exhibit 1 quarterly on the following dates: October 31, 2000, January 31, 2001, April 30, 2001 and
July 31, 2001. Reports will detail the specific items completed to that point in accordance with the
project time line.
A final report will be furnished at the completion of the contract period.
5. Publication and Confidentialitv.
A. UNIVERSITY, as a state institution of higher education, engages only in research that is compatible,
consistent and beneficial to its academic role and mission. Therefore significant results of research
activities must be reasonably available for publication. Before publishing, UNIVERSITY agrees to
give SPONSOR a copy of any proposed publication and SPONSOR shall have 45 days to review
the publication. UNIVERSITY shall consider SPONSOR'S suggested modifications; however, the
decision of the UNIVERSITY as to what the publication shall contain is final.
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B. UNIVERSITY agrees to take reasonable steps to keep confidential any SPONSOR proprietary
information supplied to it by SPONSOR during the course of research performed by UNIVERSITY
and designated in writing as "confidential," and such information will not be included in any
published material without prior written approval by SPONSOR.
6. Equipment. Special equipment purchases under the terms of this agreement become the property
of UNIVERSITY unless otherwise specified herein.
7. Liabilitv Exposure. The parties hereto understand and agree that liability of the State of Montana,
MSU, its officials and employees is controlled and limited by the provisions of Title 2, Ch. 9, Montana
Codes Annotated. Any provisions of this subcontract, whether or not incorporated herein by reference,
will be controlled, limited and otherwise modified to limit any liability of the State of Montana and MSU
to that set forth in the above cited laws.
8. Indemnification. Each party hereto agrees to be responsible and assume liability for its own
wrongful or negligent acts of omissions, or those of its officers, agents or employees to the full extent
required by law, and agrees to indemnify and hold the other party harmless from any such liability.
Each party agrees to maintain reasonable coverage for such liabilities either through commercial
insurance or a reasonable self-insurance mechanism, and the nature of such insurance coverage or self-
insurance mechanism will be reasonably provided to the other party upon request.
9. No Warranties. UNIVERSITY makes NO WARRANTY whatsoever regarding any research outcome
obtained hereunder. Any decision regarding safety, applicability, marketability, effectiveness for any
purpose, or other use or disposition of any research outcome shall be the sole responsibility of
SPONSOR and/or its assigns and licensees.
10. Force Maieure. UNIVERSITY shall not be liable for any failure to perform as required by the
Agreement, to the extent such failure to perform is caused by any reason beyond the UNIVERSITY's
control, or by reason of any of the following: Labor disturbances or disputes of any kind, accidents,
failure of any required governmental approval, civil disorders, acts of aggression, acts of God, energy
or other conservation measures, failure of utilities, mechanical shutdowns, material shortages, disease
or similar occurrences.
11. Dispute Resolution.
A. If any dispute arises under this agreement, the parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute in
good faith as follows:
1 . First, by informal negotiation.
2. If informal negotiations fail to resolve the dispute, the parties agree to seek mediation using a
mediator acceptable to both parties.
3. If mediation fails to resolve the dispute within 60 days of initial mediation session, the parties
agree to submit to binding arbitration under the provisions of the Montana Uniform Arbitration
Act, Title 27, Chapter 5, MeA. The arbitration shall be conducted before a single arbitrator
selected by the parties. If the parties have not selected an arbitrator within 10 days of written
demand for arbitration, the arbitrator shall be selected by the American Arbitration Association.
B. Any dispute regarding or arising under this subcontract will be subject to and resolved in
accordance with the laws of the State of Montana.
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C. It is agreed by the parties that venue for any alternative dispute resolution proceeding, to enforce
or interpret this agreement will be conducted in Gallatin County, Montana.
D. In the event it becomes necessary for any party to this agreement to retain an attorney to enforce
any of the terms or conditions of this agreement, or give any notice required herein, then the prevailing
party, or the party giving notice, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs, including
fees, salary and costs of in-house counsel to include the City Attorney, University Legal Counsel and
staff .
12. AssiQnment. Neither party shall assign or transfer any interest in this contract without the prior
written approval of the other party.
13. Patents and Inventions.
A. UNIVERSITY agrees to take appropriate steps to cause all UNIVERSITY personnel assigned to the
research project to file an appropriate invention disclosure for any and all inventions and
improvements conceived or reduced to practice by any of such personnel in the performance of
the research set forth in the scope of work.
B. UNIVERSITY shall retain all right, title and interest in and to such inventions and improvements and
all patent applications therefor which it may file at its election. Any invention disclosure shall be
deemed Confidential Information of the UNIVERSITY and shall not be disclosed by SPONSOR.
C. In consideration of SPONSOR's support of the project, UNIVERSITY agrees to grant SPONSOR, at
its request and upon reimbursement for patent expenses, an option to obtain a royalty-bearing
license or licenses to practice such inventions and improvements upon terms acceptable to the
parties. Such option and first right shall be exercisable by SPONSOR for a period of twelve (12)
months after the completion of the research described in "Scope of Work," above.
D. All rights granted are subject to Public Law 96-517, Patent Rights in Inventions made with Federal
Assistance (35 USC 9201 et fuill.c).
14. Similar Research. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit the freedom of University
or of its researchers who are not participants under this Agreement, from engaging in similar research
made under other grants, contracts or agreements with parties other than SPONSOR.
15. Ownership of Work.
The UNIVERSITY will retain right, title and interest, including the right of copyright, in all work reduced
to writing or fixed in any media (including reports, articles, photographs, recordings, data, computer
programs and related documentation) produced by the UNIVERSITY under this Agreement.
UNIVERSITY grants SPONSOR a non-exclusive, irrevocable, royaltyu free right to use all reports
produced under this agreement for governmental purposes and to allow the public to review and copy
any report submitted to it under this agreement.
16. Royalty-Free Educational Uses. As to all licenses which may be granted by UNIVERSITY to
SPONSOR under the terms of this agreement, UNIVERSITY retains a perpetual royalty-free non-
exclusive right to practice the licensed patents and to use the licensed information for research, testing,
and educational purposes of the UNIVERSITY.
17. Use of University Name. SPONSOR will not include the name, logo or identifying marks of
UNIVERSITY or any of its employees in any advertising, sales promotion or other publicity matter
without the prior written approval of same.
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18. Relationship of Parties. UNIVERSITY performs the services required under this agreement as an
independent contractor. Under no circumstance shall UNIVERSITY or its personnel be considered an
employee or agent of SPONSOR. This agreement shall not constitute, create or in any way be
interpreted as a joint venture, partnership or formal business organization of any kind.
The parties hereto have executed this agreement on the date set forth below by their duly authorized
representatives.
SPONSOR:
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN
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A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION
OF THE MISSION CANYON FORMATION OF THE MADISON GROUP
FORA DRINKING WATER SUPPLY IN BOZEMAN, MONTANA
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MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTME1'-o-r OF EARTH SCIENCES
RESEARCH ADVISOR - DR. STEPHAN G. CUSTER
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. PROJECT SUMMARY
Based on estimates of water consumption and projected population growth in Bozeman, the URS
Greiner \'<;roodward Clyde feasibility study predicted that Bozeman would need an additional water
source within as little as 20 years.
Municipal water supply projects can take up to 20 years to plan and implement. The overall costs
of adding a new water supply can be kept to a minimum if there is ample time for planning and
investigating the best source for public drinking water.
Both the URS Greiner Woodward Clyde feasibility study and the Bozeman Broad Spectrum Task
Force recommended further investigation of the Madison Aquifer for a potential water supply.
The Madison Aquifer is a well-known body of rock that is used for irrigation and water supply in
many places in the Northern Great Plains and Northern Rockies. The aquifer is a limestone
formation with dissolved openings that allow for the rapid recharge and transmission of
groundwater. f-.fadison Group rocks outcrop in Sourdough Canyon in locations uphill from the
drinking water treatment plant. Thus, groundwater could be routed into existing facilities without
having to pump water uphill or over long distances.
The f-.Iadison Group rocks are folded into anticlines and synclines throughout the Sourdough
Canyon area. The folding of the rocks increases the likelihood of fracture zones, which would
allow for even greater recharge potential and transmissivity of groundwater.
Groundwater resources are typically of more reliable quality and have more consistent flow rates
that surface water supplies.
If the aquifer proves to be a 'viable source of drinking water for Bozeman, the costs of developing
the aquifer are likely to be significantly less than the cost of constructing a dam. Making an
investment to investigate this potential resource now is a logical step in the process of providing
the city with a reliable source of clean drinking water for a minimal cost.
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PROBLEM
The City of Bozeman, Montana is seeking an additional source of drinking '.vater to meet the needs
of its grOv.wg population. Drinking water '.veils in the i\1ission Canyon Formation of the Madison
Group in the Gallatin Range near Sourdough Creek may provide a viable groundwater source of
drinking water for the city, but the aquifer potential has not yet been studied.
BACKGROUND
The City of Bozeman, Montana receins its drinking water from three sources: Sourdough Creek,
Hyalite Creek and Lyman Creek. Until the eady 19805 \yater from Sourdough Creek had been
stored behind the r.fystic Lake Dam (Fig. I). In 198--t - 1985 the ::-'Iystic Lake Dam was intentionally
breached due to concerns over the dam's integrity. With the loss of the .i\Iystic Lake Dam, the City
lost the ability to store approximately 6,000 acre-feet of water (URS Greiner Woodward Clyde,
1999).
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The estimated safe yield of the City's current water supplies is 10,795 acre-feet per year, not
including ~"fystic Lake CURS Greiner Woodward Clyde, 1999). Based on an estimated water use of
200 gallons per day per capita, Bozeman's current \vater supply can meet the needs of 48,000 people
CURS Greiner Woodward Clyde, 1999). Depending on the rate of population grmv-rh in Bozeman, it
is predicted that the City will need to expand its water supply in as little as 20 years.
Although it may be 20 years before Bozeman needs an additional source of water, now is the time to
begin a thorough search for the best alternative. Most \vater development projects of this type take
20 years or more from conception to completion. By planning now, well in advance of the need,
there will be time to in,estigate all of the available options, make a well-informed decision, acquire
land and water rights, and construct the infrastructure necessary for an expansion of the public
water supply. This proactive planning should save money for the city and will avoid the need for
crisis management should the problem be left unanswered. This proposed research is a preliminary
step in the important process of assessing Bozeman's water supply options.
In June 1999 the Bozeman Broad Spectrum Task Force issued recommendations to the Bozeman
City Commission regarding Bozeman's funue water needs. The task force recommended that the
potential use of groundwater as a water supply "warrants immediate in,estigation and action"
(Bozeman Broad Spectrum Task Force, 1999). Specifically, the Task Force recommended the
following specific goals regarding the Madison Aquifer.
. Determine water yield potential of the Madison Aquifer
. Determine water storage potential of the .l\fadison Aquifer (Bozeman Broad Spectrum Task
Force, 1999).
A report submitted to the City by URS Greiner Woodward Clyde in January 1999 investigated the
feasibility of building another dam near the original Mystic Lake dam site. However, there are several
concerns associated _'lith the construction of a new dam in Sourdough Canyon. According to the
URS Greiner \V ood-ward Clyde report, there are seven threatened or endangered animal species that
may be present in the area. These species are the bald eagle, American peregrine falcon, grizzly bear,
gray wolf, lynx, fluvial Montana arctic grayling, and the western toad CURS Greiner Woodward Clyde,
1999). There are also 35 species that may occur in the area that are listed as Montana threatened,
endangered or of special concern CURS Greiner Woodward Clyde, 1999). Another concern regarding
the construction of a reservoir is the loss of recreational areas for hiking, horseback riding, fishing,
biking, ski touring and hunting. Due to these environmental and recreational concerns, other options
for a water supply should be investigated before plans for a new dam are pursued.
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As part of the URS Greiner Woodward Clyde feasibility study, other \vater supply alternatives were
identified and examined briefly. The alternatives included water conservation, drilling a well field in
the Gallatin Valley, and exploring the Madison Aquifer in the Gallatin Range. The prospect of
developing the l\fadison Aquifer was not formally investigated, but it "merits future evaluation due
to its use in other areas as a groundwater resource and fits] proximity to the Sourdough Creek
drainage" CURS Greiner Woodward Clyde, 1999). Several recommendations for further
investigation were put forth in the report, including, "detailed geologic field characterization and
mapping of outcrops of the Madison FOffiution should be performed in the Mystic Lake area to
provide further information on structural, stratigraphic, and secondary porosity cha.racteristics of the
formation" CURS Greiner Woodward Clyde, 1999).
This proposed study would assess the groundwater potential of the Madison Aquifer in the
Sourdough Creek watershed (see Figure 1 for study area). This drainage area was selected because it
contains the Madison Aquifer, because Bozeman's water treatment facility is at the base of
Sourdough Canyon, and because the ideal water source would be located proximal to and uphill
from the water treatment plant to minimize conveyance losses and to avoid the need to pump the
water uphill to the city.
THE MADISON GROUP AND THE MISSION CANYON FORMATION
The Madison Group consists of l\lississippian beds of cyclically deposited limestone and dolostone
that are aerially extensive in the Northern Rocky Mountains and Northern Great Plains. The
Madison Group is well known, both as an aquifer and as an oil and gas reservoir. The unit has been
extensively studied (Roberts, 1966; Sando and Dutro, 1974; i\liller, 1976; Konikow, 1976; Peter,
1985). Well yields up to 1,400 gallons per minute have been reported from artesian wells in
southeastern Montana (Miller, 1976).
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In Sourdough Canyon the .\ladison Group occurs wi.th other Paleozoic sedimenc,uy rocks, which
are folded into a series of nordl\'\;est to southe2.st trending folds across the regio" Tigure 3). The
:\(ad1son Group i.s exposed at the fold axis and along the limbs of the Sourdough Creek Anticline.
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smaller anticlinal crest northeast of the Sourdough Creek Anticline, which also has exposed Madison
Group rocks at the crest of the fold. The presence of these anticlines is significant because it is
likely that the rocks will be fractured at the crest of the folds. Fracture zones may represent areas
with hydraulic con~uctivity 10 to 1000 times greater than the surrounding rock (Fetter, 1994). The
high hydraulic conductivity of the fracture zone should allow for significant recharge of water into
the lv1adison ~A.quifer. Sourdough Creek 80\1/s along the crest of the Sourdough Creek Anticline and
may prm..-ide considerable recharge to the underlying aquifer. ~A. well drilled to intercept the
groundwater flowing through fracture zones can take advantage of the locafued area of high
hydraulic conductivity (Fetter, 1994). Near the base of Sourdough Canyon, faults cut across the
formation. Fault zones can act like conduits, allO\ving significant recharge or discharge of
groundwater. However, faults can also impede the flow of groundwater. ~The ability of a fault to
transmit water depends on the types of rock that are cut by the fault and ho\v the rock units on
either side of the fault are jlLxtaposed.
The Paleozoic rocks are overlain by Tertiary volcanic rocks and associated feeder dikes, sills, and .
stocks, which occur near the top of the Sourdough watershed. It is possible that volcanic ash or
intrusive rocks associated with the Tertiary eruptions may have reduced the porosity of the i\fadison
Group rocks, thus field checking is necessary to determine if the Tertiary volcanic rocks have
affected the l\fadison Aquifer in Sourdough Canyon.
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
The proposed study 'W-ill address several questions that are listed below.
1. Are there known water rights issues pertaining to large-scale use of Madison Aquifer water
in Montana?
2. Is the karst porosity and permeability that has been documented in the l'.!ission Canyon
Formation near Livingston present in the Sourdough Creek watershed?
3. Is there dolomite porosity and permeability in the j\llssion Canyon Formation in the
Sourdough Creek watershed?
4. Do streams recharge the Mission Canyon Formation in the study area? If so, at what rate?
5. Does the l-.1ission Canyon Formation discharge into springs and streams in Sourdough
Canyon? If so, at what rate?
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6. If springs do discharge from the Mission Canyon Formation, are they ephemeral or
perennial?
7. Do fold-axis fractures or faults affect recharge potential, direct or control the groundwater
flow, or control the locations of springs?
8. Is the water quality from the l\lission Canyon Limestone suitable as a ra\V drinking water
source?
9. Can suitable locations for drilling a test well be determined?
RESEARCH ApPROACH
1. A literature review of uses of Madison Aquifer water will be performed. Locations within
Montana where groundwater from the Madison Aquifer is utilized for huge-scale
production, such as municipal water supply, industrial use, or irrigation, v.-;ll be identified.
Producers will be asked if they have encountered issues with water rights associated v.ith the
Madison Aquifer.
2, 3. Karst features of the i\1ission Canyon Fotnl2.tion \vi1l be observed and mapped vrithin the
field area. The degree to \vhich the karst is open or occluded will be noted. If appropriate,
dye tests may be performed at selected locations to determine if the karst features are
connected. Criteria by which the feasibility of the dye test \1.111 be judged are: measurable
water loss into the Madison Aquifer, and the presence of potential discharge locations.
4,5. Seven streams (,--isible on 1:62,500 scale map) cross the :Mission Canyon Formation in the
study area. At each stream, the total stream discharge v.;ll be measured just upstream from
where the stream flows across the i\1ission Canyon Formation, and again just downstream
from where the stream flow leaves the i\lission Canyon Formation (Figure 4). 1be
contribution of any tributary streams that join the subject stream v.-111 also be measured If
the stream flow on the upstream portion of the Mission Canyon Formation is greater than
that on the downstream portion, then it can be inferred that the stream has lost water where
it crossed the i\lission Canyon Formation, thus recharging the aquifer. If the stream flow is
greater on the downstream side of the l\lission Canyon Formation, then the aquifer is
discharging into the stream in that location. This field work will be performed during the
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summer, and again in the early fall. Due to snow cover in the field area from October
through June, winter measurements are not possible.
5, 6. The field area will be mapped for the presence of springs. Preliminary work will be done
via examination of topographic maps and air photos. Locations where springs are likely to
be found are along faults that intersect the Mission Canyon Formation, and at lower contacts
of the j\lission Canyon FormatiorL The discharge of each spring \IIllI be measured several
times throughout the field season, as time permits. Due to snow cover in the field area from
October through June, winter measurements are not possible
7. Structural information (strike and dip of the 0.lission Canyon Formation) \vill be collected
throughout the field area. This data ",ill be combined \Ii-ith existing structural information to
produce detailed cross-sections of the Madison Group in the study area Aerial photographs
will be examined for evidence of fracture traces. Locations of fractures vlill be mapped
during field work. The size, orientation and distribution of fractures ",-ill be recorded on a
geologic map and cross sections to determine if a relationship exists between fractures and
fold a..xes. Areas of concentrated fracture zones independent of fold a..xes ",-ill also be
mapped.
8. Water samples will be collected at springs that are discharging from the Mission Canyon
Formation. The samples will be analyzed for general drinking water quality parameters,
microbiological organisms, and trace metals. For a complete list of parameters, refer to
Appendix A.
9. Potential drilling locations will be determined based on field observations and measurements
of aquifer characteristics, as well as logistical considerations such as drill rig access and
proximity to existing water treatment facilities.
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ANT I C I PAT ED 0 1.: T C 0 :\1 E S
It is expected that the results of the proposed research will yield the follo\ving information:
. Karst fearnres are present and do allO\,.- rapid transmissi\-iry of groundwater.
. Streams recharge the .\fission Canyon Formation.
. Springs discharge the :\1ission Canyon Fomution, especially along faults and at the contact
between the :\1ission Canyon Formacio:1 and underl:;ing formations,
. Additional recharge and discharge art2.S exist along fracture zones at the crest of anticlines.
. \'<;rater from springs discharging the :\iission Canyon Formation may be high in hardness and
sulfate, but the \\'ater quality will be acceptable for a raw water source for a public cL-inking
water supply.
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. There are suitable locations for drilling a water supply well in the iYIission Canyon Formation
in Sourdough Canyon.
. The r.1ission Canyon Formation of the Madison Aquifer can be a viable, useful source of
drinking W'1-ter to meet the needs of Bozeman in the future.
PRODUCTS
1ne following products will be generated during this project
. Summary of water rights issues reported by large scale producers of Madison Aquifer water
in i\Iontana
. Map of spring locations
. Map of karst features
. Map of fractures
. Structural cross sections (minimum of two)
. Stream discharge measurements from summer and fall
. Spring discharge measurements from summer and fall
. Water quality analyses
. Tabulated data
. Discussion of data
. Recommended drilling locations if the aquifer potential is promising.
FURTHER WORK
If this study indicates that the Madison Aquifer is indeed a promising water source for Bozeman,
additional work after the completion of the proposed study will be needed. These additional steps
are not part of this study.
. A thorough investigation of water rights as it pertains to Bozeman's use of groundwater
from the Madison Aquifer
. Drilling of a test well
. Aquifer testing to determine the year-round well yield, transmissivity and storativity of the
aquifer.
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. PROJECT TIMELINE
Approximate Dates Tasks
May 1 - June 30 Re'vie\v of published literature on the Madison Aquifer
Aerial photo rene" of study area
July 1 - July 31 Reconnaissance of study area
Locate and map springs
:Measure discharge of streams and springs
August 1 - August 31 Field mapping of kJ.rst features, structural data and fractures
September 1-30 1feasure discharge of streams and springs
Collect "ater samples for analysis
October 1-31 Create base map of study area
Create map of spring locations
October 31 Quarterly Report
. Summary of water rights issues reported by large scale
producers of Madison Aquifer water in Montana
. Map of spring locations
. Stream discharge data
. Spring discharge data
. Field maps of karst, fractures and structural information
November 1 - 30 Create structural cross-sections
December 1- 31 Create maps of b.r-st features and fractures
January 1- 31 Tabulate field data
January 31 Quarterly Report
. Water Quality Analysis
. Tabulated data
. l'rlaps of karst features and fractures
. Structural cross-sections
February 1 - April 30 Data analysis and ".rieing
April 30 Quarterly Report
. Draft discussion of data
:May 1 ~ July 31 Compilation of fi..'1.al repon
July 31 Final Report
Thesis to be provided upon completion.
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. BUDGET
12 months research salary $13,000
Benefits $1,300
Tuition and fees $4,360
Field Assistant Salary $2,500
Field Assistant Benefits $250
Aerial Photos 30 x $7 $210
Topographic and Geologic Maps and CDs $200
Film and developing $150
Color photocopying, scanning and computing 5200
Water Quality Analyses 12 samples @ $142 $1,704
Fecal Coliform Analyses 12 samples @ $25 $300
Fluorescein Dye $150
j\1ileage and Travel
25 miles round trip x 45 trips x SO.30/mile 5335
Subtotal $24,659
Montana Stave University Indirect Cost @ 24% $5,918.16
Total $30,577 .16
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. REFERENCES CITED
Broad Spectrum Task Force, 1999, Recommendations for City of Bozeman's Furore Water Needs,
5 p.
Fetter, C.W., 1994, Applied Hydrogeology: N'ew York, Mac:milhn College Publishing Company,
691 p.
Konikow, L.F., 1976, Preliminary Digital Model of Ground-\'Vater Flow in the Madison Group,
Powder River Basin and Adjacent areas, \'<Tyoming, :i\!ontana, South Dakota, North Dakota,
and Nebraska, Water-Resources Investigations 63-75,44 p.
iYIiller, W.R., 1976, Water in Carbonate Rocks of the Madison Group in Southeastern Montana -
A Preliminary Evaluation, USGS Water Supply Paper 2043, 51 p.
Peter, KD., 1985, Availability and Quality of Water from the Bedrock Aquifers in the Rapid City
Area, South Dakota, USGS Water-Resources Investigations Repon 85-4022, 34 p.
Roberts, AE., 1964, Geologic Map of the Mystic Lake Quadrangle, Montana, United States
Geological Survey, l'v1iscellaneous Geologic Investigations, Map 1-398.
Roberts, AE., 1966, Stratigraphy of :i\fadison Group Near Li\i--ingston Montana, Discussion of
Karst and Solution-Breccia Features, USGS Professional Paper 526~B, 23 p.
Sando, W.]., Dutro, J.T., 1974, Type Sections of the Madison Group (11ississippian) and its
Subdivisions in Montana, USGS Professional Paper 842, 22 p.
URS Greiner Woodward Clyde, 1999, Feasibility Study ~ Sourdough Creek Dam Project, 90 p.
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. WATER QUALITY ANALYSES TO BE PERFORMED
General Water Quality
Temperature
Alkalinity
Fluoride
Hardness, calcium
Calcium
Hardness, magnesiwn
j\.fa gnesiwn
Hardness, total
pH
Sodium
Sulfate
Iron
Total dissolved solids
Turbidity
Micro biological
Total coliform
Giardia
Cryptosporidium
Trace Metals
Lead
Copper
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Beryllium
Cadmiwn
Chromiwn
Mercury
Nickel
Selenium
Thallium
Other
Nitrate (as N)
Nitrite (as N)
tL~f)ang
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. BUDGET
12 months research salary S13,OOO
Benefits $1,300
Tuition and fees $4,360
Field Assistant Salary $2,500
Field Assistant Benefits S250
Aerial Photos 30 x $7 $210
Topographic and Geologic Maps and CDs $200
Film and developing $150
Color photocopying, scanning and computing $200
Water Quality Analyses 12 samples @ $142 $1,704
Fecal Coliform Analyses 12 samples @ $25 $300
fluorescein Dye $150
i\1ileage and Travel
25 miles round trip x 45 trips x SO.30jmile $335
Subtotal $24,659
Montana Stave University Indirect Cost @ 24% $5,918.16
Total $30,577.16
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