At a downstream point, it would then be diverted for the pond. The historic channel of Pool Creek is proposed to be restored under a separate water right application and will not be affected by this proposed project. The Renaissance Ranch has a vested, long-term interest in preserving the wetland features of the ranch. There are currently no other water rights appropriations downstream of the project site on Pool Creek. Pool Creek enters the Yellowstone River on the Renaissance Ranch property.
All prior appropriations are upstream of the project site.
The requested water use permit will be Junior to all other existing water right appropriations on Pool Creek. The purpose of the proposed project is to ensure the proper hydrology necessary to maintain an existing ecologically rich natural wetland area, and to provide enough water to maintain an existing and proposed expanded fish and wildlife pond. The diverted water would then be delivered to the existing wetland area through and existing ditch. Benefits of the project include the preservation a 4.0-acre herbaceous wetland and the maintenance of an existing fish and wildlife pond. Obtaining a permit to appropriate the requested water will bring the beneficial use into record.