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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWETLAND DELINEATION 001184006 1 ,4aNepyz-. ____. .�.y. 11 /., f�*b■ S 1 c � ' 1- WESTECH COMPANY J ' ' E 1 : 1 Environmental Consulting -Site Permitting �/ ►`- ; I!.'I,Iti 1, ' d , �-4: WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT •'' 234 SAND ROAD JUN — 4 2014 ii I PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON 98368 U I ASSESSOR'S PARCEL # 001184006 JEFFERSON COUNTY JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON L__ DEPT.OFCOMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT I . _ . r 4r:�1 ' ) '. p a4'Sr `1, � , f ; 4 I .y ✓ j} e p „ ; 1 , -, , w. 1 it I ..n+ f4,4 ..- . April 2014 IG. Bradford Shea, Ph.D. Charles Tanner ISubmitted to: IJEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 621 Sheridan Street I Port Townsend, Washington 98368 Submitted by: IWESTECH COMPANY P.O. Box 2876 IPort Angeles, Washington 98362 P.O. Box 2876 - Port Angeles,Washington 98362-Telephone: (360) 565-1333 Iemail: brad@westechcompany.com t WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT ' 234 SAND ROAD PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON 98368 ASSESSOR'S PARCEL # 001184006 1 JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON Ap ril 2014 G. Bradford Shea, Ph.D. Charles Tanner Copyright 2014 by G. Bradford Shea, Westech Company—All Rights Reserved 1 Submitted to: ' JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 621 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, Washington 98368 ' Submitted by: WESTECH COMPANY ' P.O. Box 2876 Port Angeles, Washington 98362 I ICONTENTS CHAPTER/SECTION PAGE NO. I 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 I2.0 METHODS 6 I 3.0 WETLAND DELINEATION RESULTS 10 3.1 Existing Conditions 10 3.2 Description of Wetlands 20 I 3.3 Land Uses and Habitat Values 21 3.4 Wetland Types and Buffers 22 3.5 Jefferson County Wetland Map 23 I4.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 24 5.1 Conclusions 24 I5.2 Recommendations 24 I5.0 REFERENCES 25 TABLES I Table 1 — List of Plant Species for Wetland A 13 Table 2 — List of Plant Species for Wetland B 14 Table 3 — Dominance Test Using 50/20 Rule for Plant Selection Wetland A 15 I Table 4— Dominance Test Using 50/20 Rule for Plant Selection Wetland B 16 Table 5 —Site Soils 19 I FIGURES Figure 1 — Location Map 2 Figure 2 —Vicinity Map 3 11 ' Figure 3 — Parcel Map 4 Figure 4 —2011 Aerial Map 5 Figure 5 —Wetlands, Soil Pits and Proposed Project Area 12 IAPPENDICES Appendix A— Site Photographs A-1 Appendix B —Wetland Data Forms B-1 Appendix C —Wetland Rating Forms C-1 I I I IWW1299SRWD.TOC/041414/mas i 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Property (Site) is a 10.1 acre parcel located at 234 Sand Road, Port Townsend, Washington. The property is listed as Assessor's Parcel #001-184- ' 006 and is located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 30 North, Range 1 West (Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4). The Site is located about 1.5 miles southwest of Port Townsend. The owners of the parcel are Amy M. Hiatt and David Pratt at 234 Sand Road, Port Townsend, Washington. This report has been conducted for the area of the parcel and wetland edges most pertinent to the proposed project. ' The property owner intends to construct a new home and a detached garage on the property between two wetlands. The Site presently contains a residence, ' well and septic system. A new septic system and drainfield will be installed. The existing drainfield will be abandoned and the existing residence will be demolished. The new garage will be placed roughly where the existing residence is located ' The parcel was checked for environmentally sensitive areas by Westech Company (Westech) and was found to contain two depressional wetlands, one also containing characteristics of a slope wetland. This report delineates the ' wetlands lying on the parcel. (See Site Photographs in Appendix A). The Property owners contracted with Westech to delineate and rate these wetlands and determine the buffer required under the Jefferson County Codes. This Wetland Delineation is intended to assist in determining the optimal location for placing the new septic system. Chapter 2.0 describes the Methodology used to conduct this ' Wetland Delineation. Chapter 3.0 contains results of the Wetland Delineation. Field investigations of the wetland were conducted by Mr. Charles Tanner and Dr. ' G. Bradford Shea during February 2014. One wetland was classified as a Category Ill wetland and the other a Category IV wetland. 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I::., . , t r. $♦ i } Y : • r1i' I- 0 i 0 a„_ ilii I i�- K . fi Q f 1 i r....__ G7 s LJ- I [ " U - J� i i - ' 2.0 METHODS The Wetlands were delineated and rated according to procedures required by the Jefferson County Code (JCC). The JCC requires that wetlands be identified and delineated according to procedures in the 1997 Washington State Department of ' Ecology's (WDOE) Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual (Ecology Publication No. 96-94 or as amended) (JCC 18.22.300). Because the State of Washington now defers to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Corps) ' wetland delineation methods, this wetland was delineated according to the Corps' Regional Supplement for the Western Mountains, Valleys and Coast Region (Corps 2010). The Wetland was rated by the methods outlined in the Washington State ' Department of Ecology's Wetland Rating System for Western Washington (WDOE 2006). ' The following methods are drawn from the Corps' Supplement for the Western Mountains, Valleys and Coast Region (Corps 2010). The Corps' manual defines wetlands as those "areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions." Wetlands are defined by the following three criteria: ' 1. Vegetation: Prevalent vegetation consisting of macrophytes adapted to ' areas with wetland hydrologic and soil conditions. 2. Hydric soils: Soils that are histosols, in aquic suborders or that show certain characteristics associated with poor draining, very poor draining or ponding ' for a long duration during the growing season. ' 3. Hydrology: Evidence that the area is inundated or saturated to the surface between 5 and 12.5 percent of the growing season in most years. ' Evidence of at least one wetland indicator from each of these three categories is generally required to identify an area as a wetland. Preliminary data gathering consisted of the examining U.S. Geological Survey ' (USGS) maps, county parcel, wetlands, and topographic maps, aerial photographs and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) soil surveys. Because these ' sources were insufficient to make a determination, additional information on site vegetation, soils and hydrology was unavailable, and the site did not appear to have the complexity to require a comprehensive determination, a Routine ' Determination with Onsite Inspection was used. WW1299SRWD.RPT/041414/mas 6 1 Because both wetlands on-Site were less than five acres, the procedure for ' "Areas Equal to or Less Than 5 Acres in Size" was used. The wetland and its boundaries were initially estimated by noting likely areas of topographic and vegetative distinction between wetlands and uplands. The routine method for ' delineating wetlands begins with the identification of plant communities, as uplands and wetlands are often occupied by different assemblages of species determined by combinations of environmental influences. ' These plant communities were identified and evaluated for the presence or absence of hydrophytic vegetation. The wetland indicator status of the dominant species is used to determine the presence of hydrophytic vegetation. Each species has an indicator status defined according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) (USDA 2012). A species indicator status refers to the relative ' frequency at which the species occurs in jurisdictional wetlands. Wetland plant species (OBL, FACW and/or FAC) must constitute greater than 50 percent of the dominant vegetation to meet Department of Ecology (DOE) criterion for hydrophytic ' vegetation (Corps 2010). Because plant coverage varied significantly across the wetland, small transects could not be utilized to estimate percent coverage. ' Accordingly, a combination of on-Site visual inspection and aerial maps were used to estimate percent coverage. These estimates were used to conduct a dominance test with 50/20 selection as described in the Corps manual (Corps 2010). Wetland plants were primarily identified in the field, with subsequent collection and keying when necessary. Plants were identified using the following sources: Pojar and MacKinnon 1994 (Updated 2004) Guard 1995 ' Cooke 1997 Hitchcock and Cronquist 1973 ' Lyons 1997 Taylor 1995 ' Keying of plants using magnifying lenses and dissecting microscope was used as necessary. Determination of wetland indicator status utilized regional keys published by USDA. This indicator replaced the previous U.S. Fish and Wildlife key in June 2012 (USDA 2012). Areas with plant communities dominated by hydrophytic vegetation were then ' evaluated for wetland hydrology and hydric soils. Wetland hydrology refers to "all hydrological characteristics of areas that are periodically inundated or have soils saturated to the surface at some time during the growing season." These are ' areas with evidence that the presence of water has an overriding influence on the characteristics of vegetation and soils due to anaerobic and reducing conditions (Corps 2010). An area has wetland hydrology if it is inundated or saturated to the WW1299SRWD.RPT/041414/mas 7 surface continuously for at least five percent (5%) of the growing season in most years. The level of inundation can range from permanently inundated to irregularly inundated/saturated. The level of inundation/saturation can be impacted by precipitation, topography and soil characteristics. Hydrology is often the least exact of the parameters used to delineate wetland edges because it is the most ephemeral and leaves the least reliable traces in the landscape after water tables or floods have receded. Therefore, indicators of wetland hydrology are sometimes difficult to find in the field. However, it is essential that a wetland area is periodically inundated or has saturated soils for a sufficient duration during the growing season. ' Based on Corps recommendations, Westech staff noted areas with evident ' characteristics of wetland hydrology. In general, places with wetland hydrology show evidence that the presence of water has had an overriding influence on characteristics of vegetation and soils due to anaerobic and chemically-reducing conditions. Hydrologic conditions were determined through examination of ' topographic relief and drainage patterns. Soil moistness was determined by hand and, in the event of standing water, depth to standing water was noted. Field ' indicators of wetland hydrology include such features as watermarks, historic records, and visual observation of saturated soils or inundation. ' Evidence of hydric soils was checked along the apparent wetland boundary. These are soils that formed under conditions of saturation, flooding or ponding long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions in the ' upper layers. These soils are identified in the field mainly by morphological features such as color patterns, organic matter accumulation, and observation of inundation. ' Soils were sampled to depths of up to 18-24 inches using a wetland shovel. Soil consistency was determined by feeling for grain size and texture. Soil moisture was ' determined at that time. In the event of saturated conditions in the hole, depth to standing water was noted. Soil color was determined through comparison of field samples with standard Munsell Color Charts (Munsell 1994). Soil was also ' examined for presence of redox features, gley or other indicators of anaerobic soil oxidation. If one or more of these indicators was present in the wetlands, the soil was considered hydric. ' Wetlands were determined based on the Routine On-Site Field Method used by the Corps using a combination of vegetation, soil and hydrology indicators. The ' boundaries of the wetland were determined by first mapping each plant community area as wetland or non-wetland. The general wetland boundary was determined by the interface of these two mapping units. These boundaries were confirmed and the ' boundary locations narrowed down by sampling specific transects along wetland boundaries. Various points were sampled for vegetation, soil and hydrology in order to pinpoint the location of wetland boundaries. Appendix B contains data forms for IWW1299SRWD.RPT/041414/mas 8 1 two sample points (one wetland and one upland) from a typical area in the delineated wetland. ' Wetland boundaries were indicated in the field by the use of pink 'Wetland Delineation Boundary" flagging tape tied to the wooden stakes (24" or 48") or to ' trees as appropriate. All boundaries were staked and/or flagged every 25-30 feet. Buffer widths were determined based the Jefferson County Critical Areas Code and marked in the field with orange and black tape. Soil test pits were indicated by ' orange/white diagonal flagging and stakes containing the test pit number. Site visits were carried out in February 2014 by Mr. Charles Tanner and Dr. G. Bradford Shea. Exploration of the Property involved noting Site characteristics such as hydrology and soil conditions. A botanical study involving identification of the plant species found growing on the Site was also conducted. The wetland edge ' was delineated and photographic documentation was acquired (Appendix A). Measurements for mapping purposes were made using a fiberglass tape measure. 1 1 WW1299SRWD.RPT/041414/mas 9 3.0 WETLAND DELINEATION RESULTS ' 3.1 Existing Conditions ' The 10.1 acre parcel is located about 1.5 miles southwest of Port Townsend and 1.9 miles northeast of Discovery Bay. The surrounding area includes lowland coniferous and deciduous forests located on a peninsula surrounded by marine waters. The Site itself sits in a large depression bounded by gradually sloping terrain from north to south, moderately sloping terrain to the east and more rapidly rising terrain from to the west. After rising to about 480 feet above msl about one- half mile west of the Site, the landscape grades to sea level at Discovery Bay. The area is less developed to the southwest and more developed to the northeast, with ' several cleared areas and single rural housing sites located north and east of the property. Several gravel pits are also located approximately one-half mile northeast of the property. ' A single housing unit is located on the southeast part of the parcel. This home is 1,128 square feet in area according to County Assessor's data. The property is ' rated Rural Residential 1:10 indicating an allowance of one residence per 10 acres. The Site presently contains a residence, a shop building, a well and septic system. The property owner intends to construct a new residence and a ' garage on the property between two wetlands. The owners also intend to place a septic line linking to a drainfield. According to an email from the county, utilities lines connecting to a structure are considered low impact uses (Johnson 2014). Westech Company's (Westech) field investigation determined that two wetlands are located on the Site. One wetland is depressional while the other exhibits characteristics of both slope and depressional wetlands. The depressional wetland is located in a deciduous forest on the eastern portion of the parcel while the depressional/slope wetland is located in a cleared field in the central portion of the property. Wetland boundaries were determined by first noting likely areas of topographic and vegetative distinction between wetland and uplands. The Site vegetation was found to transition from upland to wetland in a relatively distinct fashion in the eastern depressional wetland (Wetland A). The wetland (shrub-scrub wetland) contains ' scattered tree and a shrub layer. Vegetation patterns were less distinct on the centrally-located wetland (Wetland B). 1 Because of the complex patterns, soil characteristics and hydrologic influences were especially important in marking the line separating Wetland A from adjacent upland areas in the field. Evidence of hydric soils was also checked along the ' apparent wetland boundary. Westech staff noted the presence of a dark layer overlaying a depleted matrix in the boundary areas of the wetland. 1 WW1299SRWD.RPT/041414/mas 10 I Westech staff also noted the presence of hydrological indicators. While difficult to find, and often the least exact of the three indicators, Westech staff noted areas ' with evident characteristics of wetland hydrology, places where the presence of water has an overriding influence on characteristics of vegetation and soils due to anaerobic and chemically-reducing conditions. These included standing water in ' both wetlands. The vegetation, soils, and hydrology of the Site are described in more detail in the following subsections. Results of these three factors at four test pit locations (two in the wetlands, two in the upland areas) are contained in Appendix B. Figure 5 shows the location of the wetland relative to nearby features. Site photographs are shown in Appendix A. ' Vegetation The Site vegetation in both wetlands consists primarily of native vegetation (Tables 1 and 2). This was also the case for upland areas adjacent to both wetlands. As these tables indicate, vegetation in Wetland A and Wetland B consisted of ' distinct communities. Wetland A (Table 1) (shrub-scrub wetland) was identified first by the presence of Pacific crabapple (Malus fusca, FACW), Pacific willow (Salix lucida, FACW), scouler's willow (Salix Scouleriana, FAC) and cottonwood ' (Populus balsamifera, FAC) in the tree layers; and Douglas spirea (Spirea douglasii, FACW), Nootka rose (Rosa Nutkana, FAC) and black twinberry (Lonicera involucrata, FAC) in the shrub layer. The herb layer did not meet ' Cowardin requirements for inclusion. Upland vegetation transitions rapidly up a short incline to areas dominated by salal (Galutheria shallon, FACU) and sword fern (Polysticum munitum, FACU). ' Wetland vegetation in Wetland B (Table 2) was dominated by creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens, FACW) and a variety of grasses. Some slough sedge (Carex obnupta, OBL) and common rush (Juncus effusus, FACW) were also present. Douglas spirea dominated wetland shrubs and no tree layer was present. The upland area was comprised of a mix of creeping buttercup, grasses, with patches of rush. Tables 3 and 4 shows the results of dominance tests conducted following the ' guidelines of the Corps (Corps 2010). As this table indicates, the dominant species in Wetlands A and B were rated OBL, FACW or FAC. While this was not the case for upland areas adjacent to Wetland A, it was the case for areas ' adjacent to Wetland B. The vegetation in both wetlands can thus be characterized as hydrophytic for the purposes of delineating the wetlands. WW1299SRWD.RPT/041414/mas 11 V. Aig 'Cr■ ilimw N ° m I A U C Q I .: O Q e1 U to o N N I w = = a v C I o o it °VI c Oil 0 © ` D a 0 I ' II,.'*-- 0 0 m f.1_) N ' Q U O { I 0 C ar - ■ (II I i i c.) • ; O I (6 N ft 1:3 N r3 CC 4"' 4 I t { ' '*SA.IN:4;"44 g 171 g i I 0 *Illi . . , 1 I I ITABLE 1. LIST OF PLANT SPECIES FOR WETLAND A i t �3t17ti'iali N t11 ik . 4 0; I a _= �� ° naicato s. b'. ,va., r , IUpland Douglas fir Pseudotsuga menziesii FACU 50 Black cottonwood Populus balsamifera FAC 5 ISalal Gaultheria shallon FACU 55 Oregon grape Mahonia nervosa FACU 10 I Trailing blackberry Sword fern Rubus ursinus FACU 5 Polystichum munitum FACU 30 IWetland Pacific crabapple Maus fusca FACW 30 I Pacific willow Salix lucida FACW 10 Scouler's willow Salix scouleriana FAC 10 Black cottonwood Popularis balsamifera FAC 5 INootka rose Rosa nutkana FAC 15 Douglas spirea Spirea douglasii FACW 10 Twinber hone suckle Lonicera involucrata FAC 5 I *Indicators: UPL = Upland plant, FACU= Facultative Upland Plant (more upland than wetland), FAC = Facultative (borderline wetland plant), FACW = Facultative I Wetland Plant (prefers wetland conditions), OBL = Obligate (only found in wetlands). I I I I I I WW1299SRWD.Tab1/041414/mas 13 I ITABLE 2. LIST OF PLANT SPECIES FOR WETLAND B '•� ��.�� �. -& _ •-. � ��c� ;�� � �b' 'i�a arm � _ .. ,,� �. 4ii .. , w... , .c entif .. a ",,. . ndr to* fi o . ou r IUpland Douglas fir Pseudotsuga menziesii FACU 20 Sala! Gaultheria shallon FACU 10 INootka rose Rosa nutkana FAC 5 Velvet grass Holcus lanatus FAC 30 I Kentucky bluegrass Sword fern Poa pratensis FAC 20 Polystichum munitum FACU 5 Dandelion Taraxacum officinale FACU 5 I English plantain Plantago laceolata FACU 2 Creeping buttercup Ranunculus repens FACW 2 _ Common rush Juncus effuses FACW 2 IWetland Douglas spirea Spirea douglasii FACW 10 IVelvet grass Holcus lanatus FAC 40 Kentucky bluegrass Poa pratensis FAC 30 I Creeping buttercup Ranunculus repens FACW 10 Common rush Juncus effusus FACW 5 Slough sedge Carex obnupta OBL 3 Pacific silverweed Potentilla anserina OBL 2 I I The western wetland (Wetland B) was identified by all three characteristics. However, wetland hydrology was critical to determining the wetland boundary. Wetland vegetation was dominated by creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens, FACW) and a variety of I grasses. Some slough sedge (Carex obnupta, OBL) and common rush (Juncus effusus, FACW) were also present. Douglas spirea dominated wetland shrubs and no tree layer was present. I *Indicators: UPL = Upland plant, FACU= Facultative Upland Plant (more upland than wetland), FAC = Facultative (borderline wetland plant), FACW = Facultative I Wetland Plant (prefers wetland conditions), OBL = Obligate (only found in wetlands). I I I WW1299SRWD.Tab2/041414/mas 14 I TABLE 3. DOMINANCE TEST USING 50/20 RULE FOR PLANT SELECTION (Wetland A) I eat M x �� r 4 ® 04RZ(.Absolute a g *. trat�um ,a s n•r a atu �rce t Cover - ni�nant?:� r , ; v a' . - , ,...,.,. e . ... r as e.,�` .art ;(3I,_.., 3� ..._ Shrub Rosa nutkana FAC 15 Yes ISpirea douglasii FACW 10 Yes Lonicear involucrata FAC 5 Yes I Tree Malus fusca FACW 30 Yes Salix lucida FACW 10 Yes Salix scouleriana FAC 10 Yes I Popularis balsamiferia FAC 5 No a ,� :, M Total cover 85 3 50/20 Thresholds: I 50% total cover= 42.5%. 20% total cover= 17% Hydrophytic Total number of dominant species across all strata = 6 I Vegetation Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW or FAC = 100% Determination Therefore, the community is hydrophytic by Indicator 2 (Dominance) I I I I I I I I I IWW1299SRWD.Tab3/041414/mas 15 I ITABLE 4. DOMINANCE TEST USING 50/20 RULE FOR PLANT SELECTION (Wetland B) I v E .fit 8 7"" : f M , tom4 -\ ' ', £ ° 6 r . d �e ® , • 1 r s t' i , , r 44 �„ tcl S a n > n tdlcebstatus 'ee oen overip� 1 , ,- . , 4 Herb Holcus lanatus FAC 40 Yes ' Poa pratensis FAC 30 Yes Ranunculus repens FACW 10 No Juncus effuses FACW 5 No ICarex obnupta OBL 3 No Potentilla anserina OBL 2 No I I IShrub Spirea douglasii FAC 10 Yes I ':' Total cover 100 50/20 Thresholds: 50% total cover= 50%. 20% total cover= 20% Hydrophytic Total number of dominant species across all strata = 3 I Vegetation Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW or FAC = 100% Determination Therefore, the community is hydrophytic by Indicator 2 (Dominance) I I I I I I IWW1299SRWD.Tab4/041414/mas 16 ' Soils ' "Hydric soils" is a name for soils commonly found in wetlands. These soils are identified mainly by morphological features such as color patterns, organic matter accumulation, or observation of inundation. A soil may be considered hydric if it is inundated (flooded or ponded) for at least one continuous week during the growing season in most years (Corps 2010). Westech staff looked for field indicators of hydric soil conditions as recommended by the Corps. If one or more ' of these indicators was present in the wetlands, the soil was considered hydric (Corps 2010). ' Westech staff first examined existing Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) soil surveys of the Site. The NRCS maps four soils on the Site (NRCS 2014). The scale of the maps do not allow firm conclusions about the specific ' location of these soils on the property. The four soils mapped by the NRCS on the Site include: Belfast silty clay loam, wet variant (Bm): This soil is associated with flood plains and alluvium and with 1 to 2 percent slopes. The soil is described as consisting of a silty clay loam from 0 to 9 inches, loam from 9 to 20 ' inches and stratified gravelly fine sandy loam to clay loam from 20 to 60 inches. This soil is listed as poorly drained, has occasional flooding and no frequency of ponding. It is also listed as having more than 80 inches to ' the most restrictive layer and 6 to 12 inches depth to the water table. The soil has a high (about 10.3 inches) available water capacity and a ' moderately high (0.20 to 0.57 inches/hour) capacity of its most limiting layer to transmit water. ' Belfast silt loam, wet variant (Bk): This soil is associated with flood plains and alluvium and with 1 to 2 percent slopes. The soil is described as consisting of a silt loam from 0 to 20 inches and stratified gravelly fine ' sandy loam to clay loam from 20 to 60 inches. This soil is listed as poorly drained, has occasional flooding and no frequency of ponding. It is also listed as having more than 80 inches to the most restrictive layer and 6 to ' 12 inches depth to the water table. The soil has a high (about 10.3 inches) available water capacity and a moderately high (0.20 to 0.57 inches/hour) capacity of its most limiting layer to transmit water. Hoypus gravelly loamy sand, 0 to 15 percent slopes (HuC): This soil is associated with terraces and glacial outwash and 0 to 15 percent slopes. ' The soil is described as a gravelly loamy sand from 0 to 60 inches. This soil is listed as somewhat excessively drained and has no frequency of flooding or ponding. It is also listed as having more than 80 inches to the most restrictive layer and 80 inches depth to the water table. The soil has a very low (about 1.6 inches) available water capacity and a high to very 1 WW1299SRWD.RPT/041414/mas 17 high (5.95 to 19.98 inches/hour) capacity of its most limiting layer to transmit water. ' Clallam gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 15 percent slopes (CmC): This soil is associated with basal till and 0 to 15 percent slopes. This soil is described as a gravelly sandy loam from 0 to 3 inches, a very gravelly sandy loam from 3 to 23 inches, and a gravelly sandy loam from 23 to 60 inches. This soil is listed as well drained and has no frequency of flooding or ponding. It ' is also listed as having 20 to 40 inches to the most restrictive layer and about 19 to 39 inches depth to the water table. The soil has a very low (about 1.9 inches) available water capacity and a very low to moderately low (0.00 to 0.06 inches/hour) capacity of its most limiting layer to transmit water. Both the Belfast silty clay loam and Belfast silt loam appear on the NRCS list of ' hydric soils. Neither the Hoypus gravelly loamy sand nor Clallam gravelly sandy loam are listed by the NRCS as hydric soils (NRCS 2014). ' Because NRCS soil surveys do not necessarily capture small scale variation, Westech staff conducted additional field studies of the soils. Westech staff found that on-Site soils in and adjacent to the on-Site wetland were similar to NRCS soil ' designations for both Belfast soils. To examine soils in the wetland boundaries, Westech staff dug many soil pits and observed soil characteristics. The location of four soil pits examined in detail by Westech, are shown in Figure 5. These VSH ' plots are located within representative upland and wetland areas. The location of these plots has been marked in the field using wooden stakes tied with orange and white striped flagging. The soil information taken at these sample points is ' highlighted in Table 5. As indicated here these soils meet the U.S. Army Corps criterion for hydric soils, in particular, for a dark layer above a reduced matrix. WW1299SRWD.RPT/041414/mas 18 1 TABLE 5. SITE SOILS Wetland A • of • - ►_ - . . ' 0-10" Silt loam 3/1 (10YR none 10-16" Silt loam 5/2 (10YR 4/6 10YR /10% Plot#VHS-2 (U•land 0-10 Sand loam 3/2 10YR none 10+ Hard•an .. a,°a...,': �..h,.,.,.s..�.� ..,..;..^.��.,xm,.:>;�.,�?,a...,.,a�,,..>,., .�`t_..ik.,a»,�,�3;'s-„ .�.:.s, ,� ,a�: ,;,, Tz"e�, .�v�n.✓„' ., �r � ;``:-;,.�" ��:,,. �;;�;.s.:�.�.+�^6. Wetland B Plot#VHS-1 etland) 0-10” Silt loam 3/1 10YR none 10-18" Silt loam 5/2 10YR 4/6 10YR /10% Plot#VHS-2 (U•land 0-10" Silt loam 3/1 10YR) none 10-18" Silt loam 5/2 (10YR) 4/6 (10YR)/10% This included an upper layer of 8-10 inches with a value/chroma of 3/1 (10YR) and a reduced matrix of value/chroma 5/2 (10YR) with over 5 percent redox features. Wetland hydrology was the best indicator of the dividing line between wetland and upland. A soil ' pit in the wetland area indicated a water table in the roots zone (about 10 inches). The upland area showed no indications of wetland hydrology. Both soils were a silt loam. 1 WW1299SRWD.Tab5/041414/mas 19 • As Table 3 indicates, the soils observed in Wetland A have wetland characteristics distinct from the adjacent upland soils. Soils in this wetland met the Corps' U criterion for a dark layer above a reduced matrix. These included a silt loam upper layer of about 8-10 inches with a matrix with a value/chroma of 3/1 and a reduced matrix (value/chroma 5/2) with over 5 percent redox features. While ' having a dark chroma, soils in the upland area had a limiting layer of hardpan about 10 inches below the surface. These soils meet the Corps' criterion for hydric soils (Corps 2010). ' Soils in both the upland and wetland areas of Wetland B were similar, meeting g the Corps' criterion for a dark layer with a reduced matrix. This included an upper ' layer of about 8-10 inches with a value/chroma of 3/1 (10YR) and a reduced matrix of value/chroma 5/2 (10YR) with over 5 percent redox features. These t soils meet the Corps' criterion for hydric soils (Corps 2010). Because soils were similar in wetland and upland areas, hydrology was important to delineating the boundaries of Wetland B. Hydrology ' Numerous factors (e.g., precipitation, topography, soil permeability, and plant cover) influence the wetness of an area. The water source for these wetland comes from a combination of direct precipitation, runoff from uphill areas and groundwater ' sources. In Wetland A, observations in the soil pit indicated a water table at between 6 and 10 inches below the surface. Hardpan was found at about 10 inches in the wetland area. In Wetland B, hydrology was a key indicator of the dividing line between wetland and upland. A soil pit in the wetland area indicated a water table in the root zone (about 6 inches). Upland areas showed a water table below 12 inches. These features fit the Corps' criterion for wetland hydrology (Corps 2010). ' 3.2 Description of Wetlands The wetlands at this Site consist of one depressional wetland and one wetland exhibiting depressional and slope characteristics. The location of the wetlands are shown in Figure 5. The edges of the wetland have been delineated in the field by Westech. Pink 'Wetland Delineation Boundary" flags were used to mark the line ' differentiating wetland areas from upland areas. Wetland A, a shrub-scrub wetland, lies on the eastern portion of the property in a ' small deciduous forest that itself is bounded to the east by a coniferous forest. The wetland lies entirely in a depression. The tree layer in the wetland consists of Pacific crabapple (Malus fusca, FACW), Pacific willow (Salix lucida, FACW), Scouler's willow (Salix Scouleriana, FAC) and cottonwood (Populus balsamifera, FAC) in the tree layers. The shrub layer consists of Douglas spirea (Spirea douglasii, FACW), Nootka rose (Rosa Nutkana, FAC) and black twinberry WW1299SRWD.RPT/041414/mas 20 1 (Lonicera involucrata, FAC) in the shrub layer. The herb layer did not meet Cowardin requirements for inclusion (Corps 2010). UWetland B lies in the central portion of the parcel. It occurs in a larger depression ' extending onto the adjacent property to the south. This wetland exhibits depressional and slope characteristics because it declines gradually across the landscape from north to south before being bounded by a slight incline at a road ' adjacent to its southern border. A culvert beneath the road restricts outflow to the adjacent property. This wetland is dominated by creeping butter cup and mixed grasses in the herb layer and Douglas spirea in the shrub layer. It has no tree layer. ' In addition to precipitation, this wetland is also fed by a shallow seasonal swale that flows from the north end of the property before dissipating in the wetland. ' 3.3 Land Uses and Habitat Values ' The Site is between Port Townsend and Discovery Bay. The surrounding area is characterized by a lowland coniferous forest, cleared lands and small areas of deciduous forests. ' Wetlands are transitional areas between upland and aquatic environments where water is present long enough to form distinct soils, and where specialized, water- tolerant plants grow. Wetlands serve a variety of functions such as transferring surface water into the ground, thereby recharging groundwater supplies. Wetlands also trap water along with sediments and pollutants providing stormwater detention, mitigating flood impacts and providing wildlife habitat. Wetland buffers are important because they reduce the adverse impacts of adjacent land uses on wetlands. The buffers serve to stabilize soil and prevent II ' erosion, filter , suspended solids, nutrients and toxic substances and moderate p impacts of stormwater runoff. As such, buffers serve to preserve wetland functions. IThey also provide important habitat for wildlife living in and around the wetland. The location of the wetlands adjacent to an on-Site septic system indicate that the wetland can play a role in improving water quality in the area. The parcel's contribution to water quality can be expected to be incremental due to a "non-fish- bearing stream area" located about one-half mile or greater to the north, south and ' southwest of the Site. While Discovery Bay has been designated as critical habitat for ESA-listed salmonids, including Puget Sound Chinook (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) and Hood Canal Summer Chum (Onchorynchus keta), the Bay is approximately 1.9 miles southwest of the Site (NOAA 2005). Wetland A provides a unique deciduous forest wetland in this area otherwise ' dominated by coniferous forestlands. This wetland will also provide habitat for amphibians because of the presence of thick-stemmed vegetation that is in standing water during part of the year. Pacific treefrog (Pseudacris regilla) ' WW1299SRWD.RPT/041414/mas 21 vocalizations were observed during fieldwork. The mix of tree and shrub in this area will provide habitat for a range of bird species and small mammals. Wetland B provides considerably less habitat for bird and animal species. The wetland lacks a tree layer and consists mainly of a mowed lawn and patches of ' Douglas spirea. ' 3.4 Wetland Types and Buffers ' The buffer sizes to be applied at this Site are governed by the Jefferson County Critical Areas Code. In order to establish buffer sizes, Jefferson County requires that wetlands be rated using the Washington State Department of Ecology's ' Wetland Rating System for Western Washington (WDOE 2006). In this system, wetland ratings are based on: 1) Water Quality Function (i.e., Does the wetland have the ability to improve water quality?) ' 2) Hydrologic Function (i.e., Does the wetland decrease flooding and/or erosion?) 3) Habitat Function (i.e., Does the wetland provide habitat for many species?) In Washington, wetland rating categories are based on the rarity of the type of ' wetland, our ability to replace it, its sensitivity to adjacent human disturbances, and the functions it performs. The objective of the rating system is to divide wetlands into groups that have similar needs for protection. Wetland A was classified as a Category III shrub-scrub depressional wetland with an overall score of 40. This included a water quality score of 16, a hydrologic ' score of 7 and a habitat score of 17. The low hydrologic scores occurred because structures on adjacent lots sit at an elevation higher than the wetland. The Jefferson County Codes require 60 foot buffers to protect these functions in ' areas of moderate use projects (such as single family residences and appurtenances such as garages and decks). ' Wetland B was rated as an emergent depressional wetland because it had characteristics of both a slope and depressional wetland. This wetland was classified as a Category IV wetland with an overall score of 23. This included a ' water quality score of 6, a hydrologic score of 5 and a habitat score of 12. The low hydrologic score occurred because structures on adjacent lots are at an elevation higher than the wetland. The Jefferson County Codes require 40 foot ' buffers to protect these functions. ' WW1299SRWD.RPT/041414/mas 22 The buffers on each wetland were marked with orange and black tape (JCC 18.22.330, 18.22.330(2)). One exception exists to these buffers. According to ' Jefferson County, utilities corridors are considered low impact uses. These uses would require 40 foot buffers for Wetland A and 25 foot buffers for Wetland B. Buffers for moderate uses were marked in the field (Johnson 2014, JCC 18.22.330(1)). ' As mapped by the owners, the Project appears to be located outside of these wetland buffers. The southwest corner of the Project is located approximately 30.5 feet from the buffer of Wetland B while the northwest corner is 16.5 feet from this wetland. The southeast corner of the wetland is approximately two feet from the ' buffer of wetland A while the northeast corner is approximately 28.5 feet from the buffer of this wetland. 1 3.5 Jefferson County Wetland Map This Site has been mapped as containing three wetlands by Jefferson County (Jefferson County 2014). County wetland maps appear to be roughly accurate with ' both Wetlands A and B located by the County in the approximate location of the wetland delineated in this report. The county also maps a third wetland on the southeastern corner of the property. This wetland appears to be located further to 1 the southwest on the adjacent property. 1 1 r I I WW 1299SRWD.RPT/041414/mas 23 1 4.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1 4.1 Conclusions ' Two wetlands were identified and delineated on the Site. Figure 5 shows the location and extent of the mapped wetlands. A depressional wetland (Wetland A) ' has been rated according to state guidelines and classified as a Category III wetland. Jefferson County requires buffer widths of 60 feet for this type of wetland ' and the proposed intensity of land use for the Site. A depressional/slope wetland (Wetland B) has been rated according to state guidelines and classified as a Category IV wetland. Jefferson County requires buffer widths of 40 feet for this type ' of wetland and the proposed intensity of land use for the Site. Wetland boundaries and buffers have been marked in the field. 4.2 Recommendations The project on this property is located outside of the wetland buffers delineated at this site. This project is allowed under the Jefferson County Code, provided that the facilities are placed outside the buffer zone. Construction activities in the buffer should be accompanied by Mitigation Measures developed in a Mitigation and Habitat Management Plan or Critical Area Stewardship Plan. 1 1 1 WW1299SRWD.RPT/041414/mas 24 5.0 REFERENCES Cooke, S.S. 1997. A Field Guide to the Common Wetland Plants of Western Washington and Northwestern Oregon. Seattle Audubon Society. Seattle, Washington. ' Guard, J. 1995. Wetland Plants of .Oregon and Washington. Lone Pine Publishing. g g Renton, Washington. ' Hitchcock, C.L. and A. Cronquist. 1973. Flora of the Pacific Northwest. University y of Washington Press. Seattle, Washington. ' Jefferson County. 2014. Online Interactive ty Mapping website. http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/idms/mapserver.shtm Jefferson County. 2008. Critical Areas Code website. May 24, 2008. http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commdevelopment/Critical%20Areas%20Or ' dinance%20Web%20Files/CAOrd03-0317-08.pdf Lyons, C.P. 1997. Wildflowers of Washington. Lone Pine Publishing. Renton, ' Washington. ' Munsell. 1994. Munsell Soil Color Charts. GretagMacbeth. New Windsor, New York. ' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 2005. Endangered and Threatened Species; Designation of Critical Habitat for 12 Evolutionarily Significant Units of West Coast Salmon and Steelhead in ' Washington, Oregon, and Idaho; Final Rule. 50 CFR Part 226. Federal Register. Vol. 70, No. 170. September 2, 2005. ' National Geographic. 2007. TOPO! Outdoor Recreation Mapping Software for Washington State. Evergreen, Colorado. ' Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). 2014. Hydric Soils. http://soils.usda.gov/use/hyd rid. Pojar, J. and A. MacKinnon. 1994 (Updated 2004). Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Lone Pine Publishing Company. Redmond, Washington. Taylor, R. 1995. Northwest Weeds. Mountain Press Publishing Company. Missoula Montana. ' I U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (Corps). 2010. Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys and Coast Regions (Version 2.0). May 2010. Washington, D.C. WW 1299SRWD.RPT/041414/mas 25 1 1 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 2012. 2012 National Wetland Plant List. ' http://plants.usda.gov/core/wetlandSearch. Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE). 2006. Washington State Wetlands Rating System for Western Washington. Thomas Hruby. Publication #04- 06-025. Olympia, Washington. ' Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE). 1997. Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual. Publication #. 96-94. Olympia, Washington. 1 1 I 1 WW1299SRWD.RPT/041414/mas 26 1 1 1 APPENDICIES 1 ' WW1299SRWD.RPT/041414/mas 27 1 i 1 i APPENDIX A ' SITE PHOTOGRAPHS 1 I ' WW1299SRWD.APPA/041414/mas A-1 .1.,.0...,,,,,...•,i ,,„1 's 3`t'I��tk �� 'Xi `5� t ' a as�', , -"r '•�S ,y 1, ,,„...,,; 1;ii,, ,*.=y,' ++ ft F�' c.t.4. -, �L " �x,'97 i ,l t" '4. „ '..-'- '',. gq - ! ■ • 4 , ' • \ +.., ' .... ''' '' j'N&I.k." 47-r* -„,ii I :t?, r:-...,, -„ „„4.','..,s. k):,...tc -=.31,:,'4,4.. 1,--..;:,, . ,. zk.,,,,..(,17t„. .,-.2,--t: -rt. %.„ r . ,.1.4,i,L..;,,,,,.-;-:::'.4. ..-i. := ,_-, ='t - �.i.- -l 4 _ I IA-4',-4',111 I it 1 F om 3 ' i - :” --/,‘,..r.,--ii-t . _� a,c i b � -' -' 4 ',,,t,-- % j �R N. '--.it,,,,,' ` . r--_,_f,,,,,:4,....st, , . _ \ , „, _ ,.., , , v. _kt....t, _ -;-. . _. r. , . .—„*". -• , - ' 1 1 . „,,,. . . ,,,..„„i-7-. .. b _ ,.,-...-•:.,*,..4. , _ - -,,...... . , , -4 ,_ _ - , _ . . 1 ... .... , , .4_, .... _ • . _ 1 1 1) Shrub and tree cover in Wetland A. �� _� x, x r ....,%:+1./s;F 'Yf R; i ' jN, t-1' ,f 1. ' ri s .ti . , lam{P 3 ,* _ i V ; i , ..t.'• '' T j M # `. 1 ',„+ ^'x? +_ . r� � � `�'s.$k `,FqA •S •- ! 1 1 I , ." . k� ,, if, a _ I 1 ,..'.` l '4'v# ' y 1i.#. , . ',.t.'04 ' 2 t �S . a ' s� t:::, 't. t S\c�a. JE I n r. e 2 Wetland A toward adjacent t o 1 property. I I I A-2 1299SRWD.APPA/041414/mas I I ." �"' I � ? ,,,.n g. .`.\ :,'k x� fie.,E _ 7 r 1 j� 4y v .. , ii , \ , r. , I ,, I t 1 i 4 4f-;4x, x� -� N 'f 5 3) Soil pits and western boundary of Wetland A. . I v ,.. yx,•S'� « w Y a ,. _ : £ • e 3 r. .. .. i.M dt'°i L � :fi e.d ^ it .- W . I ' i . :" rF 4) South end of Wetland B. I I IWW1299SRWD.APPA/041414/mas A-3 I I . j �, ♦ .bu q.4... y + ib ' "Irbil, • 1 vi fi L fit. I ' _ .bb d om 5 w i ti 1 I gw tN i *F " ,.., I I5) North end of Wetland B. of '- ..,'{ r ' yaf• ,- 4. , " a y � is i� 49 ' - ', I �aky�. s , "� 1 1 e 0. y. lb i te It c I , • I 4 6) Patches of Douglas spirea in Wetland B. I I IWW1299SRWD.APPA/041414/mas A-4 1 ' APPENDIX B WETLAND DATA FORMS 1 1 ' WW1299SRWD.APPB/041414/mas B-1 I , % WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM-Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast Region 4 Q' . r:- • e. ;t. Ka �, - _ t.' Sampling Date: t• AppfiranG'Dwrter:. ��',v T‘,,,,./.,3. i :C;..:.. '; �.�`.i `"`."" �laie: iar"" _ t�amri3ri7gp/r,moo+n?: A--- ��.• � E ir+vestigator(s). '�''`4 r'� � '. < ;- -- Section.Township:,Range:____1_4../..___ �: �� =----.-I Landforrrt(hitlstope,terrace,etc.): If;,�-F e„,,,;,,„,;e„,,,;,, .1 'y t Local relief(concave,convex.none): C. r-tR 1 E. Slope(%).Si:t region(LRRj:, t__ . Let [i :�,' •: Long / •.l / / J Datum: Soil Map Unit Name: f.;...,-• . , s 4 • . -.---- `. `• ,'-, NWI classification: . -_ - I Are climatic i hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes • - No�._.._ At no.explain in..Remarks.i Are Vegetation __..Soil ,or Hydrolpgy._ significantly disturbed?1.. .:;:. Are"Normal Circumsfancas present? Yes X No .._e Vegetation • ___,Sot or Hydrology---.naturally problematic? (If needed:explain any answers in Remarks.) I __ -.__.._..-__-_._ions,transects,important features,etc. '• SUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations, Hydrophytic t egetation Present? Yes X No I H,••drr..Soil Present? Yes-, __ No______ is the Sampled Area ktJetlanu liydrotc °resent? Yes i, No i, . . . within a Wetland? Yes No Remarks:art s: i I I I VEGETATION-Use scientific names of plants. Abs oet Te_, Dominant indicator r Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot sloe l 7 4 t ? Cover Species? Status 1 • • � Numne,r •of Dominant Species K r `� F: 'I That P,re UBL.=ACt^.'c; FAG: A t ,. � f4 its , t ei; t• §1 i ?. ,”. a�:.9- ` y! Iota{Number of Dominant / s S t le to i" 1:42.11, t :t .. t.-i Specks Across Ali Strata: ___L?______ ft) 1• _S-..._._....-_. ��iU^'�1.-'-"•` 'i�- � e��t���f ;fDomlr�ant; ads � -- - ---r. '� I Y a - ,r�. a .Total Cover Pere Are f D ,ikan`FAUN.cr FRG: °'� fA-S) ¢p)inq:StlrubGtr.tun� (Plot size ` - > T° -- • Prevalence kfdex worksheet: ! € c„ p Total%Coyer of Multiply by: i 2. ' x�-s.L'__ �:. . t%.?�,'> ,, i� i a-` T - d,Bt_species x 1 - ' i 1. _ Ids •Z -s i .��... '� ` er F'Ar':yti species "2" 4. _ -__- 1 -- FAG species x 3= 5. - FACU species x = I Herb Stratum (Plot size:_._..__-_- l - '_tai waver per ins 6= 3 3 ,i ;. 1 durnnTata)s: (A) - (.5 • I 2. Prevalence Index =3fA= ' � I 3, y:i Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators-- _.__.__..._. 1 -Rapid nest(or.Hpdrophytic Veyetat'op . 2-D 7mtn nr e Test is>5ti I I j- __-.-•i T Prevalence fn:e> is s3.0' 3 i I , -- -- -- - --- - c Adac ationt '(Pro iOe supporting i &. - data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) '� -WeHar„Non ascu rVegetation'tan;s 4 to I - Proble ----- iatic HyGroptlytie iExplain? 11 i Indicators of hydric soil and.wetland hydrology must <_......------ ...-_...------ - I i be present,unless disturbed or problematic. - i Total'Cover I ' I•I I Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: =T i I i ., _ ; Hydrophytic f Vegetation +. Present? Yes V No =Total Caber I j •W Bare Ground in Herb Stratum { Remarks: i i t US Arrny Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast-Version 2.0 I I SOIL sampling'Point Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) I ' Depth _ Matrix Redc F. ss — •inches; �Color(moist) % Color(moist) _ Type= Lon"- Text.:'e Remarks 5.i J.+ r Irvc=ccr centr atiGn:Q L°pletiois_Rtvt=Reduced Matrix,CS=Cover$d or Coated Send Grains. •`t.ocation: PL=Pere Lining,tA-?blatr k. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hyd is Soil 3:—7 , t f:stosol tA,) _ Sandy Redox(S5) • _—'2 cm Muck(A10) Z I y —_ -,st.c Lpicedcn(A2) _ .Strirred Matrix(86) — Red Parent Material(TF2) j i -- I Slack istic(A3) :car?ty tviuc:ky Mineral(Ft)(except MLRA 1) Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12) ( Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) __ Loamy Gleyee Matrix(F2) _ Other(Explain in Remarks) • 1 Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) _ Depietee,Matrix(F3) t 111 Thick Dark Surface(Al2) Redox Dark Surface(F6 1:, -icatcrs of hper,physic vegetation and Sandy Mucky Mineral(Si i Depleted Dark Surface'tF it• wetland hydrology must be present, • • ._— Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) —_ Redox Derr-ssions(FA) unless disturbed or problematic. —• — Restrictive Layer(it present): Depth cinches):_ -t--- Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Remarks I I HYDROLOGY . Wetland Hydrology Indicators: ' Primary Indic3tortrnur irn;nr of one rewired:,red:,r:eck all that apply). ___-..._------ Secondary tnaicaor=-�cr more reru!r ed) s X Surface Water(Al — water-Stained Leaves(B 7)(except )(Water-Stained Leaves aver( 9)(MLRA 1,2, High Water Table;A2: MLRA 1,2,4A,and 4B) 4A,and 48) Safurat>>,t(A3';. .Crust.ti.B 1) Drainage Patterns(510) Water Marks(81)'. Aquatic Invertebrates(513) -T Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ■ _ Sediment Deposits(82) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) • _, Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(CP) Drift Depcsi#s(83) L._ Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) . Georr,urphic Position(021 I •Algal Mat or Crust i,54) .. _.— Presence of Reduced iron(C4): __- Shallow Aqurtard(D3. f _ inch Deposits 55) -- Recent lion Reduction in T€led Soils iG.o; _ FAG-Neutral Test fD5' I ? Surface Soil Cracks(86) - Stunted or SfreSSed Plants(D1)(LRR 4) Raised Ant Mounds(06)(LRR A) Inundation'visible an Aerial imagery i87) Other(Explain i t Remarks) • 'Frost-Heave Hummocks(D7) — Sioarsely Vegetated.Concave Surf-tee,(58) i Field Observations: I 1 111 1 ( Surface Water Present? s Water Ta e Present? Yes Na Depth(inches) i _ i Yes_._ _ No _..._ Depth(inches): in t — j I Saturation Present? Yes is,, -_ No • Depth(inches):.. _L—_d_) • j Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No I includes ca'Mary(On.e.. 1 •Descr;ee Recorded Data(stream gauge,mcr storing weft aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks: I 1 f ; i 1. 1 IUS Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast-Version 2.-ft I I F WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Western Mountains, Valleys,and Coast Region `` - � . a , • _z' rcie t' ,:,; ; -;f '•'• ,s.,,: City.:County ''t Sampling fate• . Applicant/Owner .-•i, v t r, ..s e °- Sampling.Point £. .:A FYeStlgatOCi S):—�� : t U/ ,-,'=.C -1-- -- . Section,Township,Rance:_3-'t 4_ 1 .1 .. -- .• I Landform fhilisia e,terrace etc.): ''' °`C'l':;t — Local relief i=;uncave,convex,none). .a Slope r 4.): 1 �t as > ' Subregion(LRR): . f`, ti,i 4 La€:-, :.Ap tone i. S Datum: Solt Map Unit Name: :, 1 c:. ,;1..e r t a : ._ & a ..-......._...--... NWr classification: g I Are climatic I hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this.time of year? Yes h.. No i l nc-:explain in Remarks Are Vegetation _,,Sot ,or Hydrology significantly disturbed', .,N a Are"Norma;Circumstances-present" Yes • No Are Vegetation .Sods, •...Or Hydrology naturally problematic? (if needed,explain any answers in Remarks.) . I SUMMARY OF FINDINGS• Attach site map showing sampling point locations,transects;important features,etc_ 1 Hydrtiph tic Vegetation Present? Yes No X H dric Sob Present? Yes No is the Sampled Area +if y � _ 1 .within a Wetland? Yes No. A i Wetlario;, drefogy Present? Yep . No ! - '. I Remarks. I • VEGETATION—Lite scientific names of plants. • Absolute Dominant Indicator i Dominance Test worksheet: _ e 5trr,turr ot.size:_ _• �- •, i ...yk%yLet. ekes% St_.,is i NumF,e:of Dominant Species `�� ..r�; ,,vl, -, „,1 4,=.• ii' •&1.t?',`f i.__ -'- % 4 -- Fke..44 That Are OBL,FAC'b.or FAD: •' �P Tatal Number of Dominant (A) I 3. -_._ .:_::.._..:........_._ _- Species Across All Strata: ____ (B) j4•.. _—............_..- — 4 r --'CA Percen of Dominant Species t ,•f,. t Cover --tat Are Of3'_,F:A(W,cr FAD: ._ � _._-._— (Ara, 1 SaaliorirShrul;c ratum (Pi sire: . ><.�,3 ''-' e : F'� 1. '.,°.+ '!_,. .."y;4:ff :. .�.: :x£ r ' P�evatence Index Worksheet —__-- -- w -.._-_ Total%Cover of: -_ Multiply b ' 2. Al r 1,- i s ri'4 i3 Z: i /.1 1,'.4.,,`,4A, { -- i �" — r. FAC species x 1= .. e- FAD;(:'species Y.2= 5. FAC species _ __ x 3_ 5' Herb Stratum ; lot size: —.) , . " - FACU species • x 4= ?L spec ies x o 1. #)x 1. t. '7 ,1 Oft;,; ..1't.a V1',.. u, l Column Totals: ____ (A) _ (f) 2 — ---- ----- Prevalence index =B A= I 3. —. - - -- Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 4, _ — ._ ;_Rapid Test fot Hydrophytic.Vegetation 5.—_-_._.--__-- --------_.--- _ --._..._._._ ? 2.Dominance Test.is 550%•I d. - ------ --- . II — 3-P•evatence tnde.e is 53.0' 7 T W -- - I. 4-Morphological Adaptations'(Provide sugpoi?ing 8 1 data in Remarks or On a separate sheet) 9. .( —. 5-Wetlane Non-Vascular Plants I - 11.. 1 -_ Problematic f-HVo-^pphYtic Vegetation (Explain) • t 'indicators of hydric sell and wetland hydrology must -� ; be present.unless disturbed or problematic. 7 =Total Cover' 1------....---:---_____._.___.___—......______._- —_, I Woody Vine Stratum Pint size:__— ) 1. � Hydrophytic 2. 1 Vegetation Present? Yes X7 No _ -Total Cover I %Bare Ground in Herb Stratum _ -------___ Remarks: < i US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys.and Coast-.-Version 2.0 I 1 / SOIL Sarnpiing Point: Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) I Depth f"i !K ^ ost oY _._._... — Remarks _ t lincnes.l Coi moo r f 4`, ' ) 4a� Tvne' oc`.. TP�rt.re r'�'« S a _Co-CO`s 1 . k r • �._._._- -yam t _'Type_ C=Conc-e_traa._on,D-u aietion:RN_Reduced Matrix,_C loo(Coated Sand Grains. 'Location: P: Pore L±nrnv;M=Matrix. Hydrir Soil indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise n.otedw indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils • Sao Recc.tS i' • 2 cm `L+ ;A10) Ii--ntosoliA ) ; - rustic.=cipedor tA2t _Stripped!v?atrix fSbt Rai Parent Material's (Tr.) i Black f-st,c(A.3) Leanly Mucky Mineral(Fl i(except MLRA•1) Vet y Shallow Dark.Surface(TF12) ' _ `rydrogeit Suifide.(A4) -__ Loannt Seed:Matrix(F2) • Other(F s_pi tin in Remarks) i I Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) _ Depleted Matrix(F3i I --- . ...- Thick Dark Surface(Al?) Redox Lark Surface t,FE;' 'indicators df•hydrophytic vegeta5on and 1. Sandy Mucky ucky.Mineral SS ) Depleted Dart.Surface(;p7.•;. wetland•iiydralogy must be present. Sandi Gleved Matrix x;04) Redrax Depressions'F8) unless disturbed or problematic. - Restrictive Layer(if.present):, 1 Type. ; •Y � Depth(inch es t. Tt�i i: „ ;----....—_ Hydric Soil Present? Yes No " Remarks' .i Ir HYDROLOGY (Wetland•Hydrology indicators: Primary Indicators(minimum of one required.check all tl at_gli;y1. Secondary indicators(2 or'T:ore required), __ Surface Water(Al) Water-Stained Leaves iB9?.(except Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(MLRA 1,2, Koh Water Table(A2) MLRA 1,2,4A,and 46) • 4A,and 4B) __ Saturation(A3) _ Salt Crust(B 11) Drainage Patterns(810) I __ Water Marks(81) __ Aquatic tn•;ertebrates.(B 3) Dry-Season Water Table(02) —. Sediment DepusttO(82) !-.tgdroget Sulfide Odor(Cl) Saturation Visil,i: ort Aerial Imagery(09) _ — i rte' ._..._.. i ) Drft Deposits.;E3) •Oxit ized Rhi7osonere along Living Foots.`..C3:: Geomorphic Poston "D2 . • i Atgai Mat or Crust(B4) . -_ Presence of Re•oucec.Iron(0-4) • She:row Aq,.ui:era(D3) ; • trot:De)n++sits(65)) • •Recent icon Reductcn.in i(ied Soils".(C6) r AC-Neutral Test(D5) —_ Surface Soil Cr?,—x iBb) ......._Stunted P l a n t s• nts(D?)(LRR•A); Raised Ant Mounds(D6)(LRR A)• Inundation'Visbte on Aerial imagery/Jill?) ____ Dther(Explain in Remarks). ': Frost-Heave Hurnmogks tS7) i Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(Be) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? __ _ Ldp Depth(inci;es):_ Water Table Present? Yes No ' Depth(inc 1 Saturation:Present? Yes • Nc \I. Depth(inches).— i Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes . No X . ! (errs;des c apilhary frin;5> I I Describe Recorded Data.(etreana gauge monitoring wB•,.:aerial:pho)os,previous inspections),if available: • , I r_................._...___ ....-__._.__.._..._._----.. •------—---- -- ...--__...__.._._ ._._._.— `--____.___.—. Remarks: i. Lf5 Army Corps of Engineers - Western Mountains,Valleys.and Coast-Version 2.0 I I I IWETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Western M5Untains,Valleys,and Coast Region pp �t F ro,eclJSite; ; ' 1,2:,-...c..-t.°^''erg 1:::; : - C ..' Sam piing Cate:- ,y Gi[y%County $ p g "' 1•Applicant/Owner: , '< _ State: ice, =_ leamptOng Point: _ Investigator(s): 4 i."0• j, ^+ `=4-(:s' Sec:kn.Township,Range: `. :_i_-_,;- -.11:44 I Landforrn(hillslepe,terrace,etc.) i1;t) / Lc:,ci relief(co cave convex,nonb): t. _.. ' -- -- i ) _..._ °i(. Subregion(t_RR):LK.. ,. ~ Let j-`` ..`'' Long .'.'3 6). 2_'ir;` Datum: Soil Map Unit Name` 't.' i € ?i.,.. s,. ``, . . NV',./1 rtassifi_ation:._,- I Are climatic/hydroiog o conditions on the site typical:for this time cif year? Yes No __ (I:nre explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation ,Soil .or Hycrology„__-sigr,incantlydisturbed?/0. Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yee No Are Vegetation Soil ,or Hycrulogy naturally problematic?tY.N�11 3 (If needed-explain any answers in Remarks.)•I SUMMARY OF FINDINGS— Attach site map showing sampling point locations,transects,important features,etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present:+ Yes_ )(_ No_ Hydric Soil Present? Yes• : Y Nb - Is the Sampled•Area Wetland H rdro'soLl;,Present? Yes No within(a Wetland? Yes No_� • .1 Reriarks: M I ---- VEGETATION. Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator i Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size: ,Cover Species? Status ; Number of �.oniinart Species , A -_ That Are OSL,FAO'W,or FAC: . (A) 1 ' s l rl � Toti';I.Nun:ber of Dominant 3' - - ---_.:__ j Species.Across Alt Strata (g) r Ii Percent of Dominant Species j 4. t _.__...-._.._. .... =Total Cover w 1 That Are GBL_FA CW,or FAC ` Sapling/Shrub Straeni (P iot size: f •• ) s t.,d' e ,. 'Prevalence Index.worksheet: 3 -rota°.!,Cover of. Multiply by:- 1 BL suer t- 1 3. i F CND ies 2_ 4. 1 _ I - _ 1 FAC species. •. • - x, _ l 1 $. _ -.-_.�_ - j FACJ species x 4= _Total Cover 1 Herb Siren r,' •'Plot size 41.• .1..,'i p t7oL species x S- 1 ;. - ;::.A,d` ail < �r -_- L/ r ' Column Totals: (.A) (8). •e .� +� r 4 C 2. a:+ "� . '. �? —_LTA. i Prevalence index 8fA= -_- -- . . 1 i 3.-�• 1.-s;`t` .t"r ' ;< �J tMG ; Flydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 7 f d 4. !�°�� ' _ .. _ � —?� �:� L _ 1-Rapid Tea.f:Sr Hydrophytic Vegetation � , Y 5 ; P �� ::�... ��. �:. :.a ill,? -.�i:,, ._..._ l - ' -- tr:anc..Test is}50`; 1 6. .re,. ctie,s<.-r-a a *__ 7- f " f A i ' Ar`La >l _ -Prevalence index iS s."1.0'•I - _ _.� -_---. __ _ __ _._ . j - :Y.Morphological Adaptations'(Provide suppct rg I g. data in Remarka-or on a separate sheet) g i _ 5-Wetland Non-Vascular Plant' 10. • 1 __ Problematic Hydtopflyttc Vegetation (Explain) : 1 t t• •.I 'indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must ` i -- 1 o prPsen.,unless disturbed or problematic.• =Total Cover _ it __ Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size (I -- -� t ._--�- .._....._..._._-_......_ -._...__.---._.__.,.-,..,--.... ____r_-_ .___. ..___. • ; Hydrophytic I i 2. - - - --.---- - •1 Vegetation Total Cover ; Present% Yes No %Bare Ground in Herb Stret.um- . Remarks: I US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast.-Version 2.0 I I SOIL Sarn(aing Point I 1 Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicater air confirm the absence of indicators.) E Depth ttat�x. Rcdox F J t , r• rt 1 t _!_chef_ otor(moist) Cole, Imoisti me n —Textl_� _ Remarks II) t s .. T', L( (1:.,, —. --� . II I I 1 'T p C_i rncer,trato t,D=DepteUor_•Rtvi=Reduced Matrix,!S;Ccvered erCoated Sara Grains, "Location' PL=Pore Lining.P,•i Matrix. Hydric Soil indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils': E 1 I Hrsfo•cl,A^I - Sandy Redox(55) 2 cm Muck(A10) I I —.. -__ Host; Et ipedorr(A2) • Stri tied Maths(S6) ` Red Parer*,Material(T=2) l ' $ia Hist.c!A3) Loamy Mucky'ti?rrierat(F1)(except MLRA t i Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12) I Hydrogen.Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Sieved Matrix(F2) ...... Other(Explain in Remarks) Depleted Below Dark Surface•(Al 1) Depleted Matrix(F3) I i —_ Thy,-k,ark S eface(.>;12) — Reciex Dark Surface *.) Indicators of hydrophytic,egr;tairor ar„i Sency Mucky Mineral Si)( —:i epletea Dark Surface t F7 wetisnd hydrology must be present,• - Sand} (.;eyed Matrix(S4) Redcx Depressions(F8) unless disturbed or problematic. I Restrictive Layer(if present): I ?}'pe',___NA ✓� i , Depth(inches;r' _A... � Hydric Soil Present? Yes_ No _ remarks: I I I HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology indicators: 1 i Primary indicators t'ninirrum of one reg!mad:check all that apply' . . _ Secondary Indicatorsj2 or more r aired) 1 Surface Lkate-to t j _ Water-Stained eeStn;iiuu Leaves(Eg)(except� II.. Water-.Stained Leaves(139)(MLRA:1.2, s High 4:'ater 7'aJ;te.(A2) JNLRA 1.2,AA,and 48} 4A,and dB)I. -Saturation(A3) Sait.Crust iB11; Ctramaga Patterns(B^:G) __ 'Water:9arks.R1) Aquatic invertebrates(13r:3) _—, Dry-Season Water Table(C2). --_ Sediment Deposits(62) __ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) Saturation'U'Bible on Aeca's.ttnagery(^3 Drift Deposits(J3 i __.O idized•Rhizospheres along Living Roos r,•,.3) Daemorphie Positron(02) • ( _,...... Algal Mater Crust 184) • .Presence of Reduced iron(C4) __ ShetoW•Aquitard(D3) V _ iron Deposits(65• .. tecentIron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) __ FAO-Neutral Test(DS) ' Surface,Sol'.Cricks 0036) _ Stunted pi Stressed Plants(D1)(LRR A) Raised Ant Mounds(U6)(LRR Al — .Jnu lotion z,isibte on Aerial Imagery(.67) Other(Explain•ii R m2rkxt __ Fmst-Heave Hummocks(.D7) Sparsely Vectel'<lted Cc,ricave Surface•(Es) ' Field Observations: —• — I I ; I Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth(rile es±: •°I f '' ( 1. :4r to Ta+ie.Pree-? Yes No Depth(incresj _ i j a1 . i Saturation Present? Yes: Nr;. Depth(inches): j* ^'t .. I Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes^{_ No • (includes capiilsa'fringe).__...--.—.---.-_------ :_--- I Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,.monitoring well,'aerial photos.previous:inspections),if al eit5' le: I -4 Remarks: i I I i i i US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast--Version 2.0 I WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Western.Mau n ta ins Valleys,and Coast Region n � Project/Sit.. •.`_ ' , ;..t-• Ci!v%County: -,.' + a Sampling Date ,' >r . �� ID�sp Applicant!Owner: r '1:s,. ` °"`.. i L., ` `' _^ State; r• : Sampling P/oint:-44 --°:,,;',..______ d.r: P Investigator(s): �,,.':^� t.e:>i..._ R 6 ("� �' %t'=-° Section,Township.Range: �, >' _,� t.ardto:m{ns!IsIope,terrace-etc.): , . . Local relief(eon!„ave,convex. <!,;•.1-:,...: Slope t°<�: } u , ..... a.um. — k Su:brec,czrt(LRR): '” r4i Soil Map Unit Name: I'w • •, . . • _ . : ( • • NW!classification: I Are climatic i hydrologic conditions on the site typical Mr.this time of year? Yes . V . No • !!f!Jo.explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation .Soil .or Hydrology significantly disturbed? '`/ta Are'Ncrmal Circumstances'present? Yes_._ _ No__ _. Are Vegetation ,Soil .or f vbrology naturally problematic? /a a (!f needed:explain any answers in Rentatks.) ISUMMARY OF FINDINGS- Attach site map showing sampling point locations,transacts;important features,etc. Hydroohytic Vegetation Present? Y e s. )(,, No i - ---- ___ i I Hydric Soil Present? . Yet_._.X__ No is the Sampled Area , Wetland Within a Wetland? Yes No .Hydrology PrF.sont! Yes___-- �- ._._. r Remarks: 3 , i VEGETATION--Use scientific names of plants. rt • Absolute Dominant indicator 1 Dominance Test worksheet: _ -- -1 . . . • .i nee Stratum (Plot size: $'.M.. C Sta t N h ...._ti.._ -_.....__......_..., ... -- _.... ..- ! u�rt er of Dominant Species ' ��� Spac ��� I i _... . _ ._ .._....: a:..._�_._.. ..._-n ... . -A k. That Are OB! FACW.or AC: (Al. t L t 3.— Total Number of Dominant _--._-_--- --_-..-- -_._-- ------ . I Species Across All Strata: �. (B) 1 I --- -- - --"- Percent ct Dominant Species d t a - rota!Cover � That Are 08L,FACW.or FAC: .2i, (A�Et 1 SaP!ing/Shr b Stratum (Plot size: t 1 -- .�*�� ;., y'- x ! Prevalence x o shee: &R..,�.g,:e_,-i :: 1,4--e e - ,c V. g . _. �. —_...._ w� J Cove i2't`�.Y Total..�• f0. eva ce n w roc t• x.... .`i :rJ6L species x 1 = s FAC1^J species z 2= e FAC species a 3= 5. -- ; =T otai Covet i _- - FftCLI�spec� x=! „,1 1erb Stratum (Plot si se' s I'4 _---} i PL species x = h.P. t •1 1. 1. ;rru. e /JCL-- "L;. 1, - r:� ,.•'( 1 Coturnn•Totais . . (A) (E) .. .12. le,-d+ ,./. a..P.,.-,,A. ie-, r C ... � I ;revalence Index =.B*A= _ _-- _ 3'. ._ +L's2. , :t zvt�• .�lsqute?�i . '4; i -__.. .. A � _.. - 1{ydrophytic:Vega titian Indicators: ! 4• c C fit.. •, r a. f @,; =, f _ •1-Racid Test •for'-(fc•top,ytic>legetatton•I 5 • V F 1 a i9 L f -� „ — r. -i -. 2-Dominance? s>50'ro 6 - �,,,_. <q,.t.y t, r t __...a._. fiar I 1 3-Prevalence index is...-:3,0' �` t t R. ' r-,} __ 4 MorphologiCa!Adaptations'(Provide supporting I 5. 1 data in Remarks or en a separate sheet.) g, . ! _ 5-Wotiand Non-VascLIar Piants` tr - I.. ProbleniaticHydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 1 t. i `Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must - ..._ • _ =Total Cee es- be present unless•iisturbec or problematic. 1. I Vv:codyVine Stratum (Plot size:-* __-_.— — — ---------- . :.-_. ',' i Hydrophytic 2._ Vegetation t Present? Yes No =Taal Cover j 'o ware Gr aund(i Herb Slat m _ _ Rer arks: ._._—. I i US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast-Version 2.0 1 SOIL • Sa,ripiing Pc!;t. .-_ I I Profile Description' (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator dr confirm the absence of Indicators.) ^_ i De in t .- R itrchesl_._ Color(m ist ',� Color doisLe -_ _..._ Type" Loc` Texture Remarks • . p — -- 'F —._ Tvpa G !'on enlr tian D-D_.p nun:RPA=Redacad Ahatrix,CS=Cp't re<d or.Qoated Sand Grains. -Location: PL=Pore Linin; Ft=R4atri Hydric Soli Indicators: (Applicable Wall LRR's,unless otherwise noted-). indicators for Problematic Hydrie Soils'': _ I ?istosci A Sandy Redox(SS) 2 cm Muck(F�':C) _ Hitt! S;:ipeddn(A2) - Stripped S/s s(96) Red Parent Material CIF 2) Bieck H!sic(A3) _ Loamy Mu sky Mineral t F i i`except MLRA 11 Very Shallow Dark Surface F 12 t « H•,idrogen Sulfide(.�4) _ Loamy Cleyer Matrix(17-2= -_ Other(Expla n in Rernarks) d -_.. Depleted Below Dark Surface(A1() __ Depleted Matrix(P3j j i -_ Thick Dark Surface(A?2;: ..Pedox Dark Surface;Ft)..' • air'tk ators of hydroph tic.vetgetntion and r_, q c, F7 •4ret1and h droic,o must be present, ca�i-,d'..Ar::at:kY'`•4;nc.r.�:t�11 _ DE(I•E.:E..Dark Y - S -,_,Gleyeo Matrix(S4) Redox Depressions(Fix) unless disturbed or proolernatic.- 111 1 Restrictive Layer(if present): i Type: , I! Depth Soil Present? Yes_di No_•Depth(inches). -- _I HYDROLOGY - — IWetland'Hydrology Indicators: ..--..............._. T Pnmenv indicators•ltnir:!rnu!r,.:of on .reouired,:crack all that book') . - Secondary indicator5(2 or more re tuired'1 ' Su face Wet-Cr Al( ) Water-Stwn o(,.eaves(HP (except ___ Water-Stained i woes(2,c!)(MLRA 1.2. ktiq z.Water'fabie{A2) MLRA 1,2;'4A,and 4Bj 4A,and 48) 1 Saturation(A3) .:' -- Salt Crust(811) • ____ Drainage Patterns(310) V-'eter Mars(3') ____ Aquatic lnvertebraies.(B'si _ Dry-Season'Water Table(C2) 1 - is' ) Hydrogen Suit;de Odor(,I) �...... Saturation Visible on Aerial imagery Ca) _ Sediment EaeptFSs. ( 2; Drift Deposits(333' Oxidized Rhizospheres alongLiving Roots(C3) - Geomorphic Poston.p2) I _ Algal Mat or Crust(B4) •• • _.._.. Presence of Reduced Iron(C41 __. Shallow Aqu!tard(03) _ i _ Dept>sits(85) Recant lt(xr Reduction in Tilted Snits{ fij FAC-Neutral Test(U5) Iiron Sur:+ce Soil Cracks(86) S`arited or Stressed Plants(D1)(LRR A) - Raised Ant St airxis(D6j(LRR A';• ; laur=Uatior.t,'is:dle on Aerial Imagery(B7). • _ Other.(Explain in Re-Marks) =roil<Heave f u nmocks tO? i Saarssly'.•'egetated Concave Surfar•e'(38) i, I . • Field Observations: i• Surface'skate.,Present? l Yes No s Depth{r-<:el • t Water Table Present? Yes X, No . Oepte(inches): • I ti 1 i i Saturation Present? .Yes X... No._ _. Death(inchesi __-... - ; Wetland Hydrotogy,Preseht? Yes No.y____ (includes c,pitlary fringe) 4 - • ._.- Describe Recorded Data -tam gauge,monitoring wel: aster photos,pre lc-us inspections),it availabie: i • i Remarks: ! i US Army Corps of Engineers ^rastern Mountains,Valleys,and Coast-Version 2.0 I , _ _. ... , p 1 i 1 III APPENDIX C WETLAND RATING FORMS 1 1 ' WW1299SRWD.APPC/041414/mas C-1 1 .. Wetland name or.number . ) WETLAND RATING FORM—WESTERN WASHINGTON Version 2-Updated July 2006 to increase accuracy and reproducibility among users Updated Oct 2008 with the new WDFW definitions for priority habitats Name of wetland(if known): • . 3v or ' .,� Date of site visit: =l Rated by` .:.< u '':.. fig' W .� r:'" I Trained by Ecology? Yes ° No Date of training ;;.!� i %' SEC: r.�.r TWNSHP: .,' `�' RNGE: i l4. Is S!T/R in Appendix.D? Yes No Map of wetland unit: Figure : - Estimated size I° v I SUMMARY OF RATING Category based on FUNCTIONS provided by wetland II II III A IV r. ICategory I=Score>=70 Score for Water Quality Functions Category II=Score 51-69 Score for Hydrologic Functions Category ITI=Score 30-50 Score for Habitat Functions 7 ICategory IV=Score<30 TOTAL score for Functions 1 /IQ I� ICategory based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland I _ II .Does not Apply I Final Category(choose the"highest"category from above) -- I'- I Summary of basic information about the wetland unit Wetland Unit has Special 'Wetland HGM Class Characteristics ; ;:-: ,s.:. used for;Rtting Estuarine Depressional X Natural Heritage Wetland:, Riverine IBog Lake-fringe Mature Forest Slope ^Old Growth Forest Flats Coastal Lagoon reshater Tidal. Interdunal None of the above Check if unit has multiple i-. HGM classes present . Wetland Rating Form—western Washington, 1 August 2004 version 2 To be used with Ecology Publication 04-06-025 1 1 ; Wetland name or number Does the wetland unit bein g g rated meet any of the criteria.below? If you answer YES to any of the questions below you will need to protect the wetland according to the regulations regarding the special characteristics found in the wetland. Check hot'far Wetland That MayNeed`Additional"-Prote'ction YES ' in;.addition to the: roteciion recommended'Tor its category) SP1.Has the wetland unit been documented as a habitat for any Federally listed Threatened or Endangered animal or plant species(PE species)? t' For the.purposes of this rating system, "documented"means,the wetland is on the ,'}�` appropriate state or federal database. SP2.Has the wetland unit been documented as habitat for any State listed ' Threatened or Endangered animal species? For the purposes of this rating system, "documented"means the wetland is on the appropriate state database. Note: Wetlands with State listed plant species are categorized as Category 1 Natural Heritage Wetlands(see p. 19 of data form). ' SP3. Does the wetland unit contain individuals of Priority species listed b. the WDFW for the state? ' SP4. Does the wetland unit have a local significance in addition to its functions? : For example,the wetland has been identified in the Shoreline Master ' Program.the Critical Areas Ordinance,or in a local management plan as ' having special significance. To complete the next part of•the data sheet you will need to determine the Hydrogeomorphic Class of the wetland being rated. The llydrogeomorphic classification groups wetlands into those that function in similar ways. This Isimplifies the questions needed to answer how well the wetland functions. The Hydrogeomorphic Class of a wetland can be determined using the key below. See p. 24 for more detailed instructions on classifying wetlands. 1 i Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 2 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 I I Wetland name or number - Classification of Wetland Units in Western Washington ' If the hydrologie criteria listed in each question do not apply to the entire unit being rated,you probably have a unit with multiple HGM classes.:In this case,identify which M. hydrologic Criteria in questions 1-7 apply,and;go to Question 8. 1.Ar water levels in the entire unit usually controlled by tides(i.e. except during floods)? o to 2 YES—the wetland class is Tidal Fringe ' If yes, is the salinity of the water during periods of annual low flow below 0.5 ppt(parts per thousand)? YES Freshwater Tidal Fringe NO—Saltwater Tidal Fringe(Estuarine) ' If your wetland can be classified as a Freshwater Tidal Fringe use the,forms for Riverine wetlands. .fit is Saltwater Tidal Fringe it is rated as an Estuarine wetland. Wetlands that were called estuarine in the first and second editions of the rating system are called Salt , Water Tidal Fringe in the Hydrogeornorphic CIassification. Estuarine wetlands were ' categorized separately in the earlier editions,and this separation is being kept in this revision. To maintain consistency between editions, the term"Estuarine"wetland is kept. Please note,however,that the characteristics that define Category I and II estuarine ' wetlands have changed(see p. ). 2.The entire wetland unit is flat And precipitation is the only source(>90%)of water to it. ndwater and surface water runoff are NOT sources of water to the unit. ' NO=go to 3 YES—The wetland class is Flats. If your wetland can be classified as a"Flats"wetland,use the form:for D:epressional ' wetlands. 3. Does the entire wetland unit meet both of the following criteria? The vegetated part of the wetland is on the shores of a body of permanent open water (without.any vegetation on the surface)at least 20 acres(8 ha)in size; At least 30%of the open water area is deeper than 6.6 ft(2m)? go to 4 YES—The wetland class is Lake-fringe.(Lacustrine Fringe).. 4e the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria? ' The wetland is on a slope(slope can be very gradual), The water flows through the wetland in one direction(unidirectional) and usually I comes from seeps. It may flow subsurface, as sheetflow,or in a Swale without distinct banks. The water leaves the wetland without being;impounded? NOTE: Surface water does not pond in these type of wetlands except occasionally in ' very small and shallow depressions or behind hummocks (depressions are usually <3ft diameter and less than 1 foot deep). NO-,go to 5 YES—The wetland class is Slope I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington ' 3 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 I Wetland name or number. 1 IS. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria? The unit is.in a valley, or stream channel,where it gets inundated by overbank Iflooding from that stream or river The overbank flooding occurs at least once every two years. NOTE: The riverine unit can contain depressions that are filled with water when the river is I not flooding. NO- go to 6 YES—The wetland class is Riverine 6. Is the entire wetland unit in a topographic depression in which water ponds,or is saturated to the surface,at some time during the year. This means that any outlet, if present, is higher than the I i .terr ior,,ef the we77-'"-YES)-tlanc , NO—go to 7 The wetland class is Depressional I 7. Is the entire wetland unit located in a very flat area with no obvious depression and no overbank flooding. The unit does not pond surface water more than a few inches. The unit seems to be maintained by high groundwater in the area. The wetland may be ditched,but has no obvious natural outlet. INO—go to 8 YES—The wetland class is Depressional 8. Your wetland unit seems to be difficult to classify and probably contains several different HGM I clases. For example,seeps at the base of a slope may grade into a riverine floodplain,or a;small stream within a depressional wetland has a zone of flooding along-its sides. GO BACK AND IDENTIFY WHICH OF THE HYDROLOGIC REGIMES DESCRIBED IN QUESTIONS 1-7 APPLY TO DIFFERENT AREAS IN THE UNIT(make a rough sketch to help you decide). Use I the following table to identify the appropriate class to use for the rating system if you have several HGM classes present within your wetland. NOTE: Use this table only if the class that is recommended in the second column represents 10%or more of the total area of the wetland unit I being rated. If the area of the class listed in column.2 is less than 10%of the unit; classify the wetland using the class that represents more than 90% of the total area. I i1G CIasw within he-.wetland unit heirs, rated';- ; I1GM Class to Use in Rating Slope:±Riverine Riverine Slope+Depressional 1 t .ressi a Slope+Lake-fringe Lake-fringe Depressional.-i-Riverine along stream within boundary Depressional Depressional-t-Lake-fringe Depressional I Salt Water Tidal Fringe and any other class of freshwater Treat as ESTUARINE under wetland wetlands with special characteristics IIf you are unable still to determine which()idle above criteria apply to your wetland,or if you have more than 2 HGM classes within a wetland boundary,classify the wetland as Depressional for the rating. I 1 Wetland Rating Form-western Washington 4 August 2004 :,.„. , version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 1 I 1... / Wetland name or number 1. " I D e,ressio al and`flats Wetlands: Points ,. ' WATER QUALITY FUNCTIONS - Indicators that`the wetland unit functions to onto t score ,i p rove:water:quality . ... . .. per ) D D 1.Does the wetland unit have the potential to improve water quality? I (see p.38) I "D 1.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland: Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it(no outlet) 7,-'+..,,, oinnts-3 D Unit has an intermittently flowing,OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet 'ji lints 2 Y. Unit has an unconstricted,or slightly constricted:surface outlet (permanently floiving).points= 1 I Unit is a"flat"depression(Q.7 on key),or in the Flats class,with permanent surface outflow and no obvious natural.outlet and/or outlet is a man-made ditch points=1 (If ditch is not permanentivllowing treat unit as "inr'ermittentlyfloiving") I Provide photo or drawing S 1.2 The soil 2 inches below the surface(or duff layer)is clay or organic (use MRCS definitions) D YES points.=, : I (~NO points Q. D 1:3 Characteristics of persistent vegetation(emergent,shrub,and/or foresfCowardin class) Figure Wetland has persistent,t vegetation>=95%of area p =2 D Wetland has persistent,ungr ,vegetation>= 1/2 of area , .olntb s, I ,. Wetland has persistent,ungrazed vegetation> 1/10 of area = 1 . Wetland has persistent,ungrazed vegetation<1/10 of area points=0 Map of.Cowardin vegetation classes D1.4 Characteristics of seasonal ponding or inundation. Figure; I This is the area of the wetland unit that is ponded for at least 2 months. but dries out. D sometime during the year. Do not count the area that is permanently ponded. Estimate area as the average condition'5 out of 1 0 yrs. I Area seasonally ponded is>'/A total area of wetland points=4 Area seasonally ponded is>'/< total area of wetland points,=2:..., `''" Area seasonally ponded is<%. total area of wetland tsints 03 I Map of HydrtperiOds D Total for D 1 Add the points in the boxes above 1 ;. , D D 2.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to improve water quality? (seep. 44 Answer YES if you know or believe there are pollutants in groundwater or surface water P 44) I coming into the wetland that would otherwise reduce water quality in streams,lakes or groundwater downgradient from the wetland.Note which of the following conditions provide the sources of pollutants: A unit may have pollutants coming from several sources, but any single source would qual fi'as opportunity. Grazing in the wetland or within 150 ft . , — Untreated stonrtwater discharges to wetland — Tilled fields or orchards within 150 ft of wetland '. ,',•-• — A stream or culvert discharges into wetland that drains developed.areas,residential I' dential areas, farmed fields;roads,or clear-cut logging -- Residential,urban areas,golf courses are within 150 ft of wetland multiplier Wetland is feViy groundwater high in phosphorus or nitrogen 4.\ I -L' Other YES multiplier i :9 I NO multiplier is 1 D TOTAL-Water Quality Functions Multiply the score from D l by D2 f�" Add score to table on p..1 '` - Wetland gating Form-western Washington 5 August 2004 Iversion 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 N I Wetland name or number 1.• t.' - 1 , D Depressional and Flats Wetlands : Points ': HYDROLOGIC FUNCTIONS Indicators that the wetlaridunitinctions to (only i score .:reduce flooding and stream degradation" , . per °"� D 3.Does the wetland unit have the potential to reduce flooding and erosion? (see 0.46) D D 3.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland unit Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it(no outlet) points= ... Unit has an intermittently flowing,O.R.highly constricted permanently flowing outlet points=2Y Unit is a"flat"depression(Q.7 on key),or in the Flats class,with permanent surface outflow and no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man-made ditch points=1 I (!f ditch is not pennanently flowing Feat unit as "intermittently flowing") Unit has an unconstricted,or slightly constricted,surface outlet (permanently flowing) points=0 D D 3.2 Depth of storage during wet periods , Estimate the height of ponding above the bottom of the outlet.For units with no outlet measure from the surface ofpermanent water or deepest part(if dry). Marks of ponding are 3 ft or more above the surface or bottom of outlet points=7 The wetland is a"headwater"wetland" . . points=5 I Marks of ponding between 2 ft to<3 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points=5 Marks are at least 0.5 ft to<2 ft from surface or bottom of outlet <�,nts 7: : 3 Unit is flat(yes to Q.2 or Q.7 on key)but has small depressions on the surface that trap water points= 1 I Marks of ponding less than 0.5 ft points=0 D D 3.3 Contribution of wetland unit to storage in the watershed Estimate the ratio of the area of upstream basin contributing surface water to the wetland the area of the wetland unit itself. Ito The area of the basin is less than 10 times the area of unit points=5 The area of the basin is 10 to 100 times the area of the unit :,points 7 3 The area of the basin is more than 100 times the area of the unit points=0 I Entire unit is in the FLATS class =5 D Total for D 3 Add the points in the boxes above . II) D 4.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to reduce flooding and erosion? (see p. 49) Answer YES if the unit is in a location in the watershed where the flood storage,or reduction in water velocity, it provides helps protect downstream property and aquatic resources from flooding or excessive and/or erosive flows. Answer NO if the water I coming into the wetland is controlled by a structure such as flood gate,tide gate;flap valve,reservoir etc.OR you estimate that more than-90%of the water in the wetland is from groundwater in areas where damaging groundwater flooding does not occur. Note which of the,following indicators of opportunity apply. I — Wetland is in1.a headwater of a river or stream that has flooding problems — Wetland drains to a river or stream that has flooding problems Wetland has no outlet and impounds surface runoff water that might otherwise I flow into a river or stream that has flooding problems multiplier — Other YES multiplier is 2 ,'N. >,. multiplier is 1 ID TOTAL -Hyd "c Functions Multiply the score from D 3 by D 4 Add score to table on p.:1 x I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 6 August 2004 Iversion 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 I 1 ; Wetland name or number- 1 'These que sfions apply to wetlands of all HGI classes. Poin is (only I score I HABITAT FUNCTIONS-:Indicators that unit functions to pr-ovidedmpoi#ant-habitat per box) H 1.Does the wetland unit have the potential to provide habitat for many species? In 1.1 Vegetation structure(seep. 72) Figure Check the types of vegetation classes present(as defined by Cowardin)-Size threshold for each class is %acre or more than 10%of the area if unit is smaller.than 2.5 acres. ___;,Aquatic bed I ,Emergent plants"./.---- .Scrub./shrub(areas where shrubs have>30%cover) \ Forested(areas where trees have>30%covet) I If the unit has a forested class check if The forested class has 3 out of 5 strata(canopy,sub-canopy,shrubs,herbaceous, moss/ground-cover)that each.cover 20%within the forested polygon' Add the number of vegetation structures,that qualify.y. Ifvou have: I 4 structures or more points=4 Map of Cowardin vegetation classes 3 structures points 2 2 structures hint = P- 1 structures=0 II H 1.2.Hydroperiods(see p. 73) Figure Check the types of water regimes(hydroperiods)present within the wetland. The water regime has to cover more than 10%of the wetland or 1 acre to count. (see text for descriptions of hydroperiods) "....�za.�....,:.'- '';�<�, .'w. '. 1 Permanently flooded or inundated 4 or more types present points=3, rs, .Seasonally flooded or inundated sk 3 types present „points=2 r '')1 Occasionally flooded or inundate d 2 types present point=I d I Saturated only 1 type present points-0 Permanently flowing stream or river in or adjacent to the wetland Seasonally';flowing stream in,or adjacent to the wetland Lake-fringe wetland =2 points Freshwater tidal wetland=..2 points Map of.hydcopeciods I . H 1.3.Richness of Plant Species(seep. 7S) Count the number of plant species in the wetland.that cover at least 10 ft'`. (deferent patches I of the same species can be combined to meet the size threshold) You do not have to name the species. Do not include Eurasian Milfoil, reed canatygrass.purple loosestrife, Canadian Thistle If you counted:. > 1.9:species ' points 2 I. List species below if you want to: 5- 19 species points=:1 <5 species points=0 i I i 1 '5 I Total for page r Wetland Rating Form-western Washington 13 August 2004 Iversion 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 I I Il Wetland name or number (• '' I H 1.4.Interspersion of habitats(see.p. 76) Figure I Decide:.from the diagrams below whether interspersion between Cowardin vegetation classes(described in H 1.1),or the classes and unvegetated areas(can include open water or mudflats)is high.medium,low,or none. CD y: ,0 .; . * ‘: .....— IINone=0 points Low= I point Moderate=2 points 1 :: 0"0 1..'. : :-..i -_„. . .. . , , ., , : .... N :.:'-.Z,, . ._:''Venkyiiemtz,--. '.'..., : ,::.:.., [riparian braided channels] I High =3 points NOTE:If you have four or more classes or three vegetation classes and open water the rating is always:"high". Use majofCowardin vegetation classes H 1`.5.Special Habitat Features:(seep. 77) Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland. The number of checks is the I r number of points you put into.the next column. Large,downed,woody debris within the wetland(>4in.diamet .and 6 ft long). :r. Standing snags(diameter at the bottom>4 inches)in the wetland Undercut banks are present for at least 6.6 ft(2m)and/or overhanging vegetation extends at least 3.3 ft(1m)over a stream(or ditch)in,or contiguous with the unit,for at least 33 ft I (10m) Stable steep banks of fine material that might be used by beaver or muskrat for defining (>30degree slope)OR signs of recent beaver activity are present(cut shrubs or trees that have not yet turned grey/brown) ' At least'./4 acre of thin-stemmed persistent vegetation or woody branches are present iii areas that are permanently or seasonally inundated.(structures for egg-laying by amphibians) Invasive plants cover less than 25%of the wetland area in each stratum of plants 'A, NOTE; The 20%stated in early printings of the manual on page 78 is an error.:" ' ' H.1.TOTAL Score- potential for providing habitat :I Add the scores from 1-11/ HI.2, H1.3, H1.4, H1.5 . I. a .. i IComments I I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington l4 August 2004 Iversion 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 I I 1 j Wetland name or number {�' ' . U , . 1 H 2:Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to provide habitat for many species? I H2.1 Buffers (see p.80). Figure:_ Choose the description that best represents condition of buffer of wetland unit. The highest scoring criterion that applies to the wetland is to be used in the rating. See text for definition of I "undisturbed." -= 100 in(330ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,.rocky areas,or'.open water >95% of circumference. No structures are within the undisturbed part of buffer. (relatively undisturbed also means no-grazing,no landscaping,no daily human use) Points=5 I - I 0 0 in(330 ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water > 50% circumference. Points=4 50 in(1 7011)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>95%. I . circumference. 'Points=4 — 100 m(330ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>25% circumference;. . . Points=3 L 50 m(I7Oft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water > 3 1 50%circumference. Dints=3 If buffer does not meet any of the criteria above — No paved areas(except paved trails)or buildings within 25 m(80ft)of wetland>95%. Points= I circumference. Light to moderate grazing,or lawns are OK. `2 - No paved areas or buildings within 50m of wetland for>50%circumference. ' Light to moderate grazing,or lawns are OK. Points=2 Heavy grazing in buffer. Points=I I . - Vegetated buffers are<2m wide(6.6ft)for more than 95%of the circumference(e.g.tilled fields,paving,basalt bedrock extend to edge of wetland Points=0. — Buffer does not meet any of the criteria above. Points=I I Aerial photo showing buffers H 2.2 Corridors and Connections(see p..81) H 2.2.1 is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor (either riparian or upland).that is at least 150 ft wide,has at least 30%cover of shrubs,forest I or native undisturbed prairie,that connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed. uplands that are at least 250 acres in size? (dams in riparian corridors,heavily used gravel roads,paved roads, are considered breaks in the corridor YES=4 points (go to H 2.3) N =go to H 2.2.2 :- I 1-1 2.2.2 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor (either riparian or upland)that is at least 50ft wide,has at least 30%cover of:shrubs or V ` forest,and connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 25 I acres in size? OR a Lake-fringe wetland,if it does not have an undisturbed corridor as in the question abs., :... . : , S=2points•;.,.toH2.3) NO=H2.2.3 ...H 2.2.3 is the wetl ii: II within 5 mi (8km)of a'brackish or salt water estuary OR within 3 mi of a large field or pasture(>40 acres)OR. within 1 mi of a lake greater than 20 acres? -, YES=1.point.. , NO=0 points ' Total for page I. , Wetland Rating Form-western Washington 15 August 2004 Iversion 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008: I I Wetland name or number H 2'.3 Near or adjacent to other priority habitats listed by WDFW(see new and complete descriptions of WDFW priority habitats,and the counties in which they can be found,in I the PHS report http://wd/iv.wa.gov/hab/phslischtm) Which of the following priority habitats are within 330ft(100m)of the wetland unit?.NOTE: the connections do not have to be relatively undisturbed `" Aspen Stands:Pure or mixed stands of aspen greater than 0.4 ha(1 acre). I Biodaversity Areas and Corridors:Areas of habitat that are relatively important to various species of native fish and wildlife(full descriptions in WDFWPHS report p. 152). Herbaceous Balds:Variable size patches of grass and forbs on shallow soils over bedrock. forests:.(Old-growth west of Cascade crest)Stands of at least 2 tree I _Old-growth/Mature species,forming a multi-layered canopy with occasional small openings;with at least 20 trees/ha(8 trees/acre)>81 cm(32 in)dbh or>200 years of age. (Mature forests) Stands with average diameters exceeding 53 cm(21 in)dbh;crown cover may be less that 100%; crown cover may:be:less that 100%;decay,decadence,numbers of snags,and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found in old-growth;80 200 years old west of the Cascade crest. . Oregon white Oak: Woodlands Stands of pure oak oroak/conifer associations where I :.: canopy coverage of the oak component is important(full descriptions in WDFW PHS report p. 158). Riparian: The area adjacent to aquatic systems with flowing water that contains elements of both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems which mutually influence each other. Westside Prairies: Herbaceous,non-forested plant communities that can either take the I form of a dry prairie or a wet prairie(full descriptions in WDFW PHS report P. 161). Instream:The combination of physical,biological,and chemical processes and conditions that interact to provide functional life history requirements for instream fish and wildlife .. l ' resources. Nearshore: Relatively undisturbed nearshore habitats. These include Coastal Nearshore:,. :I . Open Coast Nearshore,and Puget Sound Nearshore.(fill descriptions of habitats and the I definition of relatively undisturbed are in IfDFW report:pp. 167-169 and glossary in Appendix A). Caves: A naturally occurring cavity,recess,void,or system of interconnected passages under I the earth in soils,rock,ice,or other geological formations and is large enough to contain a human. Cliffs:Greater than 7.6 in(25 ft)high and occurring below 5000 ft. Talus:Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average size 0.15-2.0 rit(0.5:,=.6.5 ft), ' composed of basalt,andesite,and/or sedimentary rock,including riprap slides and mine tailings: May be associated with cliffs. Snags and Logs: Trees are considered snags if they are dead or dying and exhibit sufficient ' decay characteristics to enable cavity excavation/use by wildlife.Priority snags have:a diameter at breast height of>51 cm(20 in)f in western Washington and are>2 m(6.5 ft)in height. Priority logs are>.30 cm(12_in)in diameter at the largest end,and>6.m(20 ft) lone. If wetland has 3 or more priority habitats=4 points If wetland has 2 priority habitats=3 points If wetland has 1 priority habitat=1 point No habitats=0 points . .. Note: .411 vegetated wetlands are by definition a priority habitat but are not included in this Ilist. Nearby wetlands are addressed in question H 2.4) I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 16 August 2004 Iversion 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 I Wetland name or number 1 _ H 2.4 Wetland Landscape(choose the one description of the landscape around the wetland that I best fits)(seep.84) .• . .. .• There are at least 3 other wetlands within'/mile,and the connections between them are relatively undisturbed(light grazing between wetlands OK, as is lake shore with some . boating,but connections shoul.dNOT be bisected by paved roads,fill,fields,or other Idevelopment. points=5• The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with little disturbance.and there are.3 other lake-fringe wetlands within'/2 mile points=5 There are at least 3 other wetlands within '/a mile, BUT the connections between them are •disturbed •• points=.3„ The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake With disturbance and•there are 3 other lake-fringe wetland within '/s mile • points=3 There is at least I wetland within'/2 mile. • points=2 • I There•are no wetlands within.1/2 mile. - points.=0 H 2.TOTAL Score- opportunity for providing habitat 1: • 1 ' Add the scores_from H2.1,H22,H2.3;.H2.4 I rl 1 TOTAL for H 1 from page 14 ITotal• Score for Habitat Functions —add the points for H 1,H 2 and record the result on .p. 1 . . I I 1 Wetland Rating Form—western Washington !7 August 2004 ' version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 1, 1 ,7 . r - i• Wettt nr,i num Ca-ruorth: CATEGORIZATION RASED ON S!'EC'1AlY CflAIZACTLIZISTiCS IPlease determine if the wetland ince&the attributes described below and circle the appropriate answers and Category. y. I We. timid Type ' Cate or}' Check()Iraq;criteria that opt*to the l+•c�tlarul. Circle rht Categon. when the al/pro/wig/0 c lic:riu are met. . .SC 1.0 Estuarine wetlands (see p. 36). foes the wedand.ti:ni1:tmeet.the following cr te.tin for Estuarine. 6etIand ? --- The dominant w[tcr regime•istida'`:. I - - \'e�:etated,•and ; __ . With a salinity greater than 0.5 ppt_ i L. YES =- Go to SC (,I • ti'O) I .. _ • St' i.i is the {c°flan i unit within 3:Nat)unii wildlife R:fug==e, National Park, National Estuary Reserve, ;Natural Area.Preserve. State Park.or Educational. Cat. 1 Environmental.,or Si:iztlti:IC ReScC4't;;(t('a"fgnitpAt►l;t'I:.r t'1'AL. .�'737,-:Ci-i*t.? ' 1 Y E:S Category gory I .. ' \U f2o to SC,.:1 2 SC 1.2 Is thewetland Lunt at Ik<ist 1 acre in size and ine,,;t at least.ty o of the 14.4lowinw three. conditions'? TS -=C'a.teCot , :r-"SIO:- C.atetzot y'.:ll at. C' I - The t 'Lilfi)li�..i5 relatively undisturbed I has ii C?t,l.�ll}tir. ditching, filling, i Cat. II 1 ,cultivation. «razing, and has less than i'l''i,£'i)ve•r of non-native plant •11. i .. species. If the i.JL}-nativ'e.Spurtina spp. are the only species that %t‘,ver 1 I i more that} I tl'..rr,of the r�etl;tnci. then the wetland sl'ioul.cl bi.given :1 duai 1 • Dual f�f :atilig OD. "l lit area of Spartitia would be rated a Category 11 while tl?e rating j• relatively undisturbed upper mars; with t ative species would be a I=II I ! ('ategory E, Lac, not,howerer..c dude the area of:S.partina in determining the .size threshold of I afire. -- At least •.i of the Landward ecl c of the wetland has a.100 ft hufik.r of I . shrub, torest, or tut-in owed or un owed grassltit).d:. -- The wetland has at least 2 of the following features: tidal channels, { l l .depre'yton c' ith open water.or contiguous freshwater wetlands. 1 I \1'et and IZattilC -+i19)) -wc.L,ni V\ashinp... !? -A uq ust 2(u4 I \-,:rstot)2'•t F)I tteci with tau\'.'\V:)F'V djirtitioits Oct.201.15 I ' / We.tiand ni;m or number I — _ 1 _ I SC 2.0 Natural Heritage Wetlands (see p. 87) ! I 1 Natural licritage wee hinds h.tc been identified by the'Washington Natural Heritage ? Cat.I ( Progra'n1DNR as either high quality un(.iistar-bed wetlands or wetlands that support state Threatened. EEndanaci ed, or Sensitive plant species. •• I SC 2.1 Is the wetland i.i unit being rated itt a Sectuon 'io«nslti :'12atte that contains a I i Natural Heritage wetland? (this cluestioo is used to screen out nri)s.tsites• hejore you need to contact WVtll'/DNR &VP. iftformation from rli;e tcx _ ,or icce,f,sed from W;tiHl'/T7NR web site ..._.._ • l IYES -- contact WNllP DNR (see p, 79)and go to SC .2 NO 4_ 1 1 SC 2.2 Has DN.R identified the wetland as a hip quality undisturbed wetland or as I or as a site with state threatened or endangered plant species? i YES Category 1 NO not a I-Ivrit i \\'eft i LI i SC 3.0 Bogs (see p. 87) —1 Does the w°e litr,(t unit(or any part of the.unit;)meet both the criteria for soils anci vegetation in bogs'? Use the key below to iderti&if the wetland is a bog If_pou Ianswer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its functions. j •I. Does the unit have (?r4T�it1?C soil 11(?ri2(3t.tS(i.c, layers f11()tai?r`.0 S(3Il);'either i . . . peals or mue.ks. that compose 16 inches or more of the first 32 inches of the f ;oilprotk.` (See Appendix R "a"field key to identify organic soils). Yes - l got.oQ. N o -goto(.). 2 . ' `�•... .. " l• 1 2_ Does the t<nit has-( or lime. soils; either hca•ts of mucks that'are less than 16 • I inches deep over bedrock., or an impermeable hardpan such as clay or , .• •vo.Icanic ash,or that are t oatini .ou a lake.or bond`: ; Yes - Lo to Q. 3 . No-is not a bog for purpose°Irating i 3. Does the ';nit have m:ore•th.an ?Q°'n eoyer:t" mosses at ground icvcl.;.AN;D • I z other plants. if present, consist of "bcrs� species listed in Table 3 as a • • significant component of the vegetation (more than 30'%of the total shrub . 1 and herbaceous cover consists of species in Table 3)? Yes— Is a bog for purpose of rating No go to Q.4 NOTE: If you are uncertain iibout the extern of mosses in the u.nderstory I you may substitute that criterion by measuring the pH of the water that • Seeps into a hole du.g at least 16- deep. If the pll is less than 5_0.and the 'bog"'plant species in 'Table 3 a.nc present; the wetland is a bong. L the unit forested.(> 30%:covci) with sitka spruce, subalpine fir,Western. quaking red ced:ay�:�.�s-cstcrit hemlock, lnclgepole pine. quaking aspen, C'tgleni.ini.'s spruce. or western white pine,•WITH any of the spedes(or coinbinati:ott of I species) op the hog species plant list in Table 3 as ,i significant component of the ground cover •> 3(ri coverage of the total it lib/Jterlace oils t'overi? 2. YES - Category I No Is not a bog for p'iipose of rating _T Cat, i V;c i 1 a n d Rjting Four.... western Wm&shington 19 :August 2004 version 2 Updated with('C�i V,t)i tV definitions Oct.20011 I z ''. .) � ��'� .EtitTiii niivi�'ti?S'tit3Fp;E?$,Y t„r'` ' '.�#.(} Forested Wetlands (seep. t�) -- _ __ . -__-�._-_-_-i I j Does the wetland unit have 8t.least � acre of Forest T�lat.t214c't.(11Iv of these criteria for I.the Department o:} Fish and Wildlife's forests e prio`u habitats? itboa o.m'nea ves / 1 �'{aft 5i`tll:S'�tt�need to rate!�?£:' lt'ifiCiiFC�based on tt.5 ;;:)IGCIIf)Il:i. I ' - Old-growth forests: (west of Cascade crest) Stands of at.least two tree species. i{ forming:a multi-layered canopy with occasional small ope11iap: with at least 8 . . f trees;aere (20 trcesilectare) that are at least 200 ycar .of age OR have a . . • 1 t diameter at breast height (dhh).of 32 inches (X l..et i o.r more..NOTE: The criterion fbt dbh is based on measurements for tipland•tbrests_ f 1 . Two-hundred year old trees in wetlands will often have a smaller dblz . I ' Ibecause their growth rates arc often slower. The DEW criterion is and"OR" • s so old-growth forests do ro necessarily have to have trees of this diameter. I -- Mature forests: (west of the Cascade Crest) Stands where.the largest trees arc I ISOt -=200 Years old OR have average diameters(clhh) ek�:eech e 21 itic�he. (5 c..m);crown cover may be less that 100%; decay,decadence,numbers of :• i snags. and quantity of large downed material i5 generally less than that found i. in old-growth. YES– Category J NO not a forested wetland with special characteristics t Cat' ::` '5.0 Wetlands.in Coastal Lagoons (seep. 91). d —__ • . : :oes the vet}and meet<lirf tine following criteria ili Wetland it cxrtstal lagoon? I The wetland lies in a depression adjacent to.marine waters that iS wholly Io partially.separated•.f one marine waters by satt.dba.nks, gravel banks. shingle,or,less frequently., rocks i.. �� t i • t --- The 1it��oon in which the wetland is located contains surface Water that ,5 ; ' saline or brackish (">0.5 opt) during most of the year to at least a-portion•I i of the lagoon (need, 10 be IIU /cure lie bottom) � � 1df.'fl.P i. "LS,,. Go to $C 5.1 !C} Iiot a w'etlanditt a ettastal l tgt �n . i r 1. I i SC 5.1 .Doc5 the-wetland ti'.eetti fill 31 the EolloWing three..ontlit.ionS? . • I ... — The wetland is re.lati•rel.,,undisturbed leas-no diking.ditching. filling, cultivation: grazing), and has less than 20%corer Of inv aside p1.<t<<t 1 . II•' species (see list of invasive species can p. 74). — At least ?of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 t buffer of shrub,forest,or un-grazed or ten-mowed grassland. cat. I I -:-.7 T Ise retland is larger than I:1.0 acre`(4 . O sz fftare feel) Yl ;S Category I ,�C) Category It- Cat: II i I I el n.lid K:4ti31_. Form,--eaest.;n: ‘'rashingio,f 20 August 2004 ..cstun 2 %Thd.uc.i witt,,iiia w'E=L\\ defir,,tica:;(:ot.200t I t\'etla,d F411i1.<;-numb,: x 4.. 51 , j SC 6.I1 rnterdnnal W tlanals (see p. 9 i is the wetland_unit west of the X49 line(also called the Western Bow idary�of Upland I . Ownership or\ 'W_'O)? YES- o to SC 6.1 NO_L not an.inIcrdunal wetland for rating I I I f you answer yes you will stilt need to rate the wetland.based on its•} functions. In practical 'tcn7Tis that mean the following geographic areas. Y • Long Reach Peninsula-lands west of 4.R 103 I . ... .. . ... , . .1 • Gravland- estrt-lands west of STS 105 I 1 • Ocean Shores-Copalis- lands west of SR i It and SR IV) ISC 6.1 Is the wetland tore acre or larger: or is...iit�in a mosaic of�.v�etia.nds•:that is i once acre or larger? ! YES,-::: (atcgtty IT '`;O—go to s 6.2 I Cat. 11 SC 6.2 Is the unit between 0.1 and .1 acre;or is it in a mo a.ic of wcOands that is between 0.I and 1 acre`' • . . Y E S y°III • ! at 111 C°atevrs°of wetland.based on.Special Charac'teristies . r • Choose the l ;.e.?"'iztit ivetlu;rrlls into several rc :E �rfct, and ce � C on , ,.l•. .. ( if you answered NO for all types ertter"Not Applicable".on .l I I I I I I I V eiland Rttria4 Form.-wcstcrn.Wacshington 21 Anttrst Ooa I .°rsion 2 t pd:aei with trek.wDIAT rd_?initiora;Oct.200X I I • tii'et.land.nimc u. number.__! € WETLAND RATING FORM— WESTERN WASHINGTON - :r;ita 2-Updated.h iz 2006 to increase a,,,curacy and reproduclhility ;nctn'g u=e., Updated(ie_2008 with the new V [)F\V definitions II),prit+.rit�r habi-rte t: I F Name or wetland(if known): t lle--) 0.'i.q L p y':--�P aaate•al.cite visit: v Ii .� ... Date of trainir� �'k �' �.f Rated by r.f ° €: b� Trained by Ecology'? Yes' Nc3 ° SEC:l T\\"\SHP:3514 RN GE: Is S%T?R.in.appendix G?:' Yes ~`lo k I 56 '7. Map of wetland:unit: Figure Estimated size O. `f i ,.4 c.,'fi. I SUMMARY OF RATING Category based.on FUNCTIONS provided by wetland II II_ III, I V X 1....calegofy.1 _=. Score'".._:7U -------, Score for Water titer(,�ttalitt� E�urt�tt€-,rts : I, Category i t :, See- _51-69 . Saxe for Fl\drol gic I un4tions . .( atco(rS III— lC�r�: 30-5 � Score for Habitat Functions .• ) • r� e �i CategOrY IV== Score. Yd . . • .• • TOTAL score for Functions I Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland I II Does not Apply 1 ..•• • • Final Category (choose the~highest" caregOry:from above) I . Summark of basic.information about the wetland unit IiWetland 1.rnt has Speci'al • Wetland.:HCMClass 4 J Characteristics ;;. u.sed_for Ratio. { • t Estuarine •� t . f"fepressional�- Ile ritage Wetland . 1 Rig erine 1 ..Boa. . . . . ! Lake-fringe , Mature Forest .• . Slope I. Old Growth Forest • ' Flats I Coastal .F rcShYVater Tidal Irtterdunat _ l 'None of the above I Check if unit has multiple Li I ( I i 11P.M classes present Wetland Rating Form--western Washington 1 August 2004 Iversion 2 To :le used wiiii Lcolop l'utdicatiuu Ct!-U(=-t?25 1 s : L1'et!and r,arne or number_Y ..'. Does the Wetland unit being rated meet 'sin's of the 4.-itcria belosit? • It ,.': a answer YES to any of the cluesti;ons` e«;w.,,w you Will need to protect the':wetland aLCOrdI-t1C 1O the regulations i't garding.the: pec I;l eharactcTisties found in t,. .'�ciland. I . •- .•Check List for Wetlands That ;1Tav 'ti'eed Additiol&. ''.rn* sror 1.'1' .NO •(in addition.to the•protectio;n;;recommended for its tateew) . •i. _J. i SPt. �.1a: .the n'etiaNd unit been docu!nenied as al Iabuai any h tde,aili'.listed !. Threatened or l.ndcinge.'red animal or plant species (T-1 .v7eeics)' lI For the purposes of this ratingtsystem, "Qotltmcnted'�means•the wetland is on the .I I - _ T 4propriate state or.federal database. ;. . , ( SP2 Has the ',•ve lc,rrd>unit b.eei,doc•iiire�nted us l�u?uiert for riiii State'listed i :t • j hreatened or.Fndun erect animal spiecie.',. 1 For the purposes of this rating system, "documented" means-th.,wetland is on the 1 apratopria.te.slate database, Note: Wetlands 1,ki.tli Suite listed plant species are e cried as Cate<2,c�r+�'..I Natural,Heritage Wedands_(see p. 19 of date form's. • — ——•,3 L '' 1:unit ai individuals of Priori listed , 1 �I ?. L�OL'S the `:'L.IICIeis x..111. co L'r;+. t: �r!!1'.ti1l�CiL:S` .:_zti:Lt l��ti:c` i f i3rl_7FIE�`flu .- r striti. E — 1•I SP4.. Does the wc.'Io ind inlet have cr local sibl7Itlecnc'e ini additioti to itSilitnc'tioo'.' i I. i For exainple, toe wetland has been identified in the Shoreline Master 1 • . 1 X Program, the Critticeal Areas ordinance, or in a focal managernent plan raving speci.�'s ,i�==lzif.icance. ; l To complete.the.next pitir of the data sheet Von will need to determine the 1 IH't-.di•ogeotnorpliic Class of the yetland hc>ing iakd. The h\-drogeorriorphi:c clan iticition Lro:u.ps v etlands into those that function in similar trays.. This simplifies.the questions needed 10 answer ho\s well the wctiand:Itlnctions. The Ifydrogeomornhic• ('l.tss of a),,,°etl:end can be dctenri'i d ti.Nino the key below. „See p. 24 for•more`detaile instructions on ciassifc•ing wetlands.. I I I- I W.:- Li td 1Z:1;IE`L.;}'oriti - vvetN-,c:F WaS':c tt!rn August 2004 v°ersion.2 I-'pd c d with rir°.' WDF\A'dctiititi,cu_0::,200 • I . _.. Ir. / wetland!1a7 le or number-______._ 1 Classification of Wetland Units in Western Washington Ii he hydrologic criteria listed in•each question do not apply to the entire unit being . i I rated,y'ou probably have.a unit with•mul.tiple IIG\1 classes, Iti this case.identify ,s-hicii . I �. hydrologic criteria in questions .1-7 apph,anti gn to Question F.. .l 1 s . 1:.A.'r .the water levels in the entire unit usu iliy.controiltd by [ides(i.c. except during Il gods) 1 \O Yeci to 2 YES- rl e wetl�;nd Class is Tidal Fringe• If yes. is the ;dinity of the water during periods of annual lot, flow below 0.5 pp: (parts per thousand):' YES- Freshwater Tidal Fringe O-Saltwater Tidal Fringe (Estuarine) IIfyour wetland can he classified as a Freshwutei` Tidal Fringe use the_brnrs jhr Rit'erine • wetlands. if it ix Saltwater Tidal Fringe itI.s rated as an Estuarltt@ wet1alict. Wetlands that wer, called estuarine in the first and s eotid.editions of the rating system are called Salt I . : S.\'[lt .i' Tidal Fringe in tiieI-ly°drogcomtirphic.C'lassificatinn. Estuarine wetlands were :stecorized separately i.rl the earlier editions,.and this separation is being kept in this • revision. To maintain consisteiti'V:bet eeri•edii.noils. the term " '.:±tu.lrine' wetland is kepi. . IPlease note,however,that the characteristics.that.define Category I and iI eeruarinc wetlands have changed (see p ).• . • 2.The entire wetland unt', is flat and precipitation is the only source (=`90".+o)of water to n_ I G o indwate:r and surface.water runoff are NOT sources•of water to the unit. y'e't) -u=o to 3 YES.-The wetland class is Flats If yet:-'e,,ctiand can be clasS.f eel as a"Flats" wetland,use.the form for llepressional Iwetlai.d:. . • . 3. Daes'the.entire wetland unit meet both.of the following criteria? . • The v , edited part of the wetland is on the shores of a.body of permanent open w at r I (without any vegetation on the surface)at least 20 acres(:8 ha i in size:: At least 30"•,of the opeti•«-ater area is deeper than n.6.fi ft t.'•- r, t:' NO.)go to 4 YES -The weland class is Lake-fringe(Lacustrine Fringe) I 4, 1 ot:s the enure t etlarid unit meet all of the foli.l?'+`Ymu criteria?. The wetland is on a slope•( lope can he i-en gradual). .The water flows tilrouggh the wetland to one direction(unidirectimat) and usual Iy I . I .11ries fton.i.seeps_ ft may flow subsurface. sheet-110w, or =r; a swal.e without ditinct banks. The water leaves the wetland Without being impounded', I NOTE: Si i",fc=ee water does not pond in these type yl.viietliniciS cxtept occasionally in very small and shallow depressions or behind hummocks ideprerssions are usually: ', .,,:3�t diameter:_an1 ie. than I f1;i 1 dec.1)). INO q .;; r,e�S YES-The wetland class is Slope I ;�;ri:inr' :::jting Form—western Washington �;Ifiti'e 2604. Iversion 2 Updai.•di with new WDFW.defir?[riot',Q,:t.200 1 I Wetland 11 l lip or ntimi-,<<, _"50`.'Lf1 ' , - 5. Does the entire wetland•unit meet all of the fbilowi:ng criteria? The (nit is in a valley, or stream channel, where it gets inundated by,,v crbank. flooding from !hat stream or river _The riverbank flooding occurs at least once every two years. 'C)TE. The i iverine snit ran contain alywessions that are filled with water when the river is I y-Not flooding. ``go to 6 YES -- The wetland•class is Riverine 6. Is the entire wetland unit in a topographic depression in which water ponds, or is.saturated to the ' surface; at some time during the year. This weans that any ot4(iet. i/ 3rsent. is higher than tiro i r g the wetland.. NO"/- 0 to 7 YES—The wetland class is Depressional I7, is the entire.uwetland unit located in a Vet-y flat area with no obvious depression and no overbank flooding. The unit does not pond surface water more than a few i.aeihes. The unit seems fo he maintained by high groundwater in the area_ The e wetland may be ditched, but hits no nl��'inu natural outlet. INO go to.8 YES— The wetland clan, is Depressional 8_Your wetland unit seems to be difficult to.classify and probably Contains several dif Brent MGM I 'Oases. For examiple, seeps at the base of a slope may grade into a ris.-erine flood.plain, or a small stream within a depressional wetland has a zone.of flooding along its sides. GO BACK AND IDENTIFY WHICH OF TI.II. HYDROLOGIC REGIMES DI::SCRIBI 1) IN Cpl_I STIONS I APPLY TO DIFFERENT.AREAS IN 1 HI UNIT t'tm ike a rough sketch to help you decide:). Use . the following table to identify the appropriate class to use f;)r the rating system if you Nave several 14GM classes present within your wetland. NOTE:Use this table only if the class that.is I• recommended•in the second column represe i 10% or more of the total area of the'wetland unit being•rated. Tithe area of the class listed in column 2 is less.than I0%'0 of the unit: classify the • wetland filing the:lass that represent, more than 90'.!i,of the total.arca. 1 •.NG.M1 C'.lasc,es within the weiland unit hein.,�•ratcd HG_hf'C.lass to Use inL.Rating I Sloe t .i��eiine • 1 RiN--in --- ii • •Slope ' I? `c.s. on tl .,�' T) '-I to I [.;. i� .=': I�_al<_ti i.nge I.{k rlge 1 • _ _ fri• Ue.ii. sion<ml Rive:nine alto,+ stream ~-)thin boundary c1 nr1 I T)epi•es> oral j• Depressional 1 Lake-fringe _ I Depressional• I . ~alt wile Water Tidal Fringe and any other clan �yf freshwater Treat as ESTtl l:l:a`E under s wetland wetlands with special ■ t . l , characteristics I if you are unable still to determine which of the above criteria apply to your wetland. or if you have more than 2 HGl�1 classes within a wetland boundary,classify the wetland as.Depressional for the acting. 1 ivth7.c Rating Form western'Washington 4 version.2 Updated\• iol nrn WDf W definitions Gui.201.v '.ugust 2004! 1 /' ç) ? �. Wetland nan.i:.or r';nitt per _,. . I D epressional and Flats Wetlands . Points. Vs, t I4 F;R Q1 A ITY F(\CT.IO.NS..:- Indicators that the �.Ulland uni..t tu:nctic stc "' ' `'°' inturove•water quality •. ! (see i8 D ( D I. Does the wetland unit.have the potential to improve F��ater:yuaiic4�:' fit.. ) I .111 i) I.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the etla ti: ;Figure i :I'tit is a depression with no surii?ee water leaving:.t?ai okul,n i � a ? { Unit tins an intermittently .'iuwin�e. OR highly consiiicto t jet't ailc_ntl flowing nutlet �.�.ints �. (II i li i t. ,ii t s I. t,'ilit.has.m aitESnsti;ci;itl,or slightly constricted,stu".fztt�c iei��i ���'r.n;r,<('rtl`�7lo.�>z?:�;,i�o � "=I I i [flit is a"fiat-depression(Q.t'on key'),or in the Fiats cla`s: with permanent surface.oiitllow and ?.-.. .,..s no oi3t'ious natural outlet and/or outlet is a r'ian-rrtatie.ditch aaini - I• iti£lilci,r'. not ti,,-uiii'n11:'flowing Vera u72u us "eeicrinittentt'+.'flowing { i i Provide photo or drawip9 7 The } to ) F f (use V:RE.�`..F a S l.� suil< inches blosV the surf ee duff lades, is clay or orb at.ic ,1: -> i i,<: C^� I c�:ia7CO?7.iJ DIy s.... ..............4 i 'C`C3 ��.)l . nt,=rl i I D .: Characteristics of persistent Vegetation(emergent,Shrub,ands,or forest Cowardin class),Figure Wetland has persistent, C;71!.t'zf?c'.4':, vegetation.>_:95%of area points:. �. ungrazed. t.i d:'l • Wetland has persistent,ut�grazed. �egetalion =_- :...o:.a area point:`_,. Wetland has pe tistent.ungrazed v�eteratioi > - !rill of area �oii).ia=: l r I 1 ) Wetland ti.d It 1s persistent,.t graze 1 l' get 1tLCLi1<110()a area T>i)t31ts-f? 1 •t Map of Cowardir1:Eaegetation classes I Di.4 Characteristies..ofseasonal ponding or Figure I i .This is t/in area oldie wetland twit thor i i.puncfed f sr at least 2 molt/s. b:a dries out i I i r ,Sr)tlt Pilt?tC'(.fttYl.Fsf�i!#�,�<'Ci l". Do t7CTt..(Qum the'erred that t:i fat?7"tYtLFtd�'P71i i�jlX)7ILt?.'(f. f:�1F?}tll?i' 1 D I urea 11,5 the a?'E'/'Ft�,rc C�IT7cf2ttnY'•5 out.of 10:1.Y, .c I . Area seasonally!?ili? etl 15 t-,total area of wetland l oEats.= 1 ..Are ti seasonally Ix>ttE tick is: t£}tal area wetland pc s 1 I j ,1r.;a°ieasonidlS It7E i;tl is G'',.? total tires t3 t' w tlit`.1ci <,, QIj.11ii.;,e....." I}2. Map oi.tlydr periods • ��.n.....r•rri 1 Total for t} 1 add t.te point in r'ttt�boxes Cli)ove i i t • D I l.)2.Does the wetland unit have the 1�pportunity to improve water quality? • • i {,see p.44) .!.. I .Answer YE.:S if you know or believe there are pollutants iii groundwa ter or su:"Tazie water i • S•1 coming into the wetland:that Would otherwise reduce water tIual.itv:irk streams.,lakes or 71 i groundwater dt7Wtigt'dtitcttttTt).tn the wetland.Aare:i'17t{'{2,'l7`)7E.'jDfet.}4i`1t2t; conditions provide the si7!il't:C.;Of pollutants. ;Y' totilt It O'Ficu('i7nf(Li1Qil1 t(INtliI7g:IF"lti7i set'eral 1 ii It C.:;11/'r.'t f71dj titi'.1'tt7£,/i source ironic/ar`ttu'lif'pt'(.rf7f.w ri/t721j)'. I } -^ C{r zin .in the wetland or within 150 ft { Untreated storrnwatcr discharges to wetland ._.. ,, i!fed field or(initial*(initial*within 150 ft.of wetland E l I . • . a stream or<<tl1'i:Ci lliSLliiirvS into wetland;fdat drains developed$i':7ds,residential areas, •i � darnied•fields,roads.or clear u?ioigw g r — Residential.urban areas.golf courses are within 150 ft of wetland t iritiltip tic i - 'Ale i IIiis fed by gxf.und?A':ite.r li'gh lti. hosphorus or nitrogen ....._ .t� ;C. 1 P i 1'I:S n7ulti:lie .. ') tnt.lt.iplicr is IT 1 - w�* TOTAL ' EM ,, ater Quality Functions Multiply the score from Di by D2 I ## ... Atilt score to table on .x. 1 Wetland'Raring toner western Washington 5 .Au utst 2004 Iversion' Updated with new WD.BV definitions Oct 2O0S 1 I y.._..... -.<.. L - I - i� 4 V ,Y I {1VT)ROI.O(TIC Y '\C:; QNS - In(ht_ltors that Buie wciA:1ilU u..iu .A�L1.IIl'i 4C■1.1. el+ a I C • " W e n.0.i.. •.• - ..... tma.saa� ..-_x.xwv�s. __.-_..... I . .i.s .t. > J t.i'i: ,.:i.aap.it :t �.:i3.e:.t:.aiicYi €fii I::iiaii.t..+i3Ftaiii[ and erosion.. i f\`eep • ' a i. �3'C Sit?r:4vt:li.n:i surface`.-;3t :"leaving..?€(nu cit.�icij --�i;-. _.. i „_-.., l ....a:.. ..-s.._....::,:4.. ...;ce :.w, .....,,. e;:a. .r.u.pl.z.k.a<e..:..i ii aii aae7 fit.'?"ct. nd .3. R ; W"" I I Lit,titiiitiu fiat:oral nutlet Arid o'ondc is is man-made ditch 7Vin5-" ,:�: i 71<hn h iS i':. ,'F`f'lTll;'i Clt t/i (1 Ei`cmc.r>Ti'EY?F i F,t£as •T%??!?r riJi t;�rrrii-lTnti�ir,rr"t ta.f3r IkiSr-fl SIiT JC15`:r_Cti:: F' 3_ .. . •''• D r D 3.2 Derail of storage durmo wet periods i I • !<' , ,i_,iii n.: ,-Ot ofp,.Eidin ',, ore the b?oftom o .lt..Fo units-ti'lf1t uo outlet 7 I tT%E'CLttr.C from ill the lilt ce of�'+ertntl1J( i1 t7`f',. 00 ri%'t'�ti'„Ct part/t;c/n i 4 Marks o porit int ie 3 ft or more above ac surface or bottom of outlet points— 7 1 i I s the•o��etland is a”"headwater"weti`and.' •points.— `' Marks of pondit.2g hotWe n 2 ft to<3 ft from surface or hottom of outlet c i . 1 Marks arc or least 0.3 :1 To :2 ft from surface or bottom of outlet (,...P-14.4,14? t pmts_., 1 r I 1 Utlit is flat.(yes to Q. 7 x ,. ssi e t { 1 � Ur Q, on lisr� 1 but has small r�ei)rc.:Sit'il5 i,n".i.t urfac'�that trap ' .. . . v.flier points -= f 1•. •.�iarks.ofpond;�. :e»than 0.5 ft __ _ _� �_ —_ p0irts=0 I «_-_D 3.3 Contribution of-,>:ctttand unit to stora,<ii;in. the Watershed • • i Estimate the ratip of the area of upstream basin contilbuting surftic-e wf ice to the wetland I. 11:the area(1/"thhe"Wotiaitd toil?itself. C The 4iro of the basin is less tlx:n 1)tithes the area of Unit pools=5 ! +<...) The arc: of the basing.is ill to 100 times an::area of the unit points 7. 3 I The area of the 1-i sin is More than 100 limes the'irea of t11' unit c points ,"0 c" i ...:. I Entire unit is in flit FLATS•`.)CiiLSS Ot7tI1 S .`7 i ;. Total foe D 3 ,odd t re i.iinLt iii..the. bo. E'S'oboVe g i 1 ID f i3 4. Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to reduce flooding and erosion? (seep. 49) Answer YES if the unit is in a location n the watershed wherc:rho flood.storage,or I •reduction ill.triter velocity, i1 provides helps•protect downstrea nn:property and aquatic : i .resonreo.!:, from flooding or exe,essivti andfor erosive flows. Answer NO if the:water i. I 1 corning Into the Wetland is controlled h a structure such 1A flood rate:, tidegate-flap' • I valve,reservoir etc. OR you estimate that more thiili.90%of the water in the wetland is • . " l j from ground.trater in arcas.11 hei-E:damaging groundwater.tlCso"flint:does.not occur, i i ! Note which of•the fvliowifi indi,--u1o;'s a{-opportunity aprrft•:, , i i i Y�ertrr:xl is In a headwater oft river Or stream that has ill>fifiir:t problems 4}let< s i -----" Wetland drains ion river or stream that has flooding problem, i ---- Wetland has ilo outlet titid tirlloUntis surface fiinit ll:Later that r onht otlierwi,; Ii flow i multiplier I . t tlf)� into a.xiver or stream that has flt)f±c tn: problems -- YES ull:V.1 Xt Is 2 _ .,.. f,�) mulf.tpa.ICrIz,: f f " 1 D TOTAL.. - Hydrologic Functions •tiitilily the Score from:I) 3 by i)4 s Add scare to table oil p. 1 I- .dand.R:((4n'ha-mit _we"si=ern Washington 6 'iceust2004 \c;isi(li1 2 I:pdatccl with new CVDFW definitions Oct, 'th'l I 1 ; / I 1 Wetland iitni or nu,ibtir ... ;.t' These questions apply to wetlands of I Hot da ses. Points I :(only ; ia:7; i I ; H;?sI.3IT.A"f FU"�( I.�IONS -.Inil tators that unit:• functions to provide important habitat per box; i II I. Does the wetland unit have the-potential'to provide habitat for mares species? IN I.1 Veeetatiott structure.(seep. 72) Fit ure Cheek the types of i'c etation classes present(as d frltrd ht• Cowarcttfr -.Si:e thrc.hold�Ur each i 1:tss is %• acre or more t/aat 111%(if the area or ano is smaller ih,fn ".? ,:ores. Aquatic bed. IX, Emergent platy_, I Scrub:'shrub(area. where shrubs have.>.30%i:(');'er} _ . F ; rested(areas where trees have '30"R, _,av t-n-i I 1 l It!the Lair has a forested ehiv chcheck it: --__The he forested class has 3 out of 5 sa-:tta(c.inopy,sub-canopy,shrubs,herbaceous_ moss/ground-Cover)that each cover 20%within the forested pole tt.m Add the;:iatt.hhcr of";'e?e tabor s`rttc''tur'S that quolr';`. tt von have: 4 clructitres or more points` 4 Map c,`i;c�nrard+n vegetation classes fructttt 5 ps:'zirtts•- 2 l 2 structures ( ciintti "a, • i i structure -' ( t�•1"rl:f. t. I I.ii 1.2.Fl droperi(x�#s_(seep. 73) Figure_ }j ! c'h'eck the types of water regimes fhrdropet? ds.i present within the e.reiiannd. The water I I reipme has to cover more than i t.J%ofthe s'band or,..,acre to r aunt. i vce•tezi Jar .dcse:ri pains of hvdropenrodst I i - Permanent l j.'tat .ti(1 itutix•.d - — iCSltti t } 7Uif L or inundated 4 OF T(r 't\p s trf:i;it ti.irt; I ` ?cas an:lh flooded or inundated �IS Lt. O .t ? types pr sent - ,_ ;; _- i Saturated only '1 t pe p1'(;:ient j3�xi'li.i m {} { ; __Saturated Permanently t�ti•.S tll.t strewn<)r`r It' "'Fn,or 8011'<�t tat(.to.tit.tFt tlaFhtt I • Seasonally.flowing stream in or adjacent FU,the Wetland IIII ILake-frmnte wetland =2 points ..Freshwater tidal wetland=2 points Map tat t trop1 rit)ts& !• •••1-t 1.:i. 12.iclhnc-s, fPlant S}iccics(.seep. :'S) .: ��Uh.F,kit the number it'f'p!.<tttt species in tlte.wetland that cover at Mast 1(i t't-: .'t:aajterelatSSUtc:aft% I of the Same.i'pectes can he c'omtFbined to meet the sir thi'e.t'FotcT, � You C(C)not have to name the sondes. I DO not Inc ri(-lta(Se Eurasian rlfillita'I. reed r•:.tataa�t.�''rt1.5� T=rrJ,h�'.tc>v.se.ctr ;i-, C`aara;z;z'iczr. 1'`ti�`rr� t you counted:Ci: l 9 SiICLlc.S 7Oim. 2 t Lrxt.+r3L'ri (?f.'ICJt"'it you want tt,. `•- 19 specs s. points=_ • :5 specks tn.s :(} f • f it i ITotal for page ..---,-- Wetland Rating Form- to_csie<n Washington _ Augi',i 2'004 version 2 ?pdAted watt new C D.FV„ ,i iii;i.e;un,(..!rt. 200 II / i Weil:ol name or kr mihCt °.r r H A. inters.persix:inorhal?itats_(seep. 76) Figure i Decide from.the Citaaggrants below whether interspersion between Cowardin vegetation t ittsses(£escrihed i,H i. ),t the classes and unvegetated iced ai"C'riS(can include( t.'Ii 1C';',F:: or 1 ;' 1 nitidi-1ms a,hi h..medium,low.o“)on,.:. i € ft l None points Low_ i 'noun) Moderate= 2 points M - k / , � . 7' I / f A, :r i N � r"---1 ( J 7 ) INN\N '''° I1__r.Ariati braided channels; . High - 3 points . . NOTE: If you nave four or more classes or three vegetation classes and open water f { the ratintz is.always -nigh”. Use map of cmwardin vegetation classes H 1.5 Soeciai 1h ititt Feilt:nRs (sets p. 77) II Check.the habitat I citur t' that : r'.urnt in the tee/leititi. The number rr(•.hec.:s is 1/20. 1 number of oiit c 1'itupttt iota rite iJOXt voluOW. • Large,downed,u•,ocidv debris within the wetland(>•4i:n.diameter and.6 it long) _Standing snags(diamtete :Yt the hot t;aan--4.inches)in the i ctl.and Undercut banks are preSent for at least 6.6 ft. tin)and or overhanging vegetation extends at Least 3.3 it t l tTi)over a stream tor.ditch)•in,.or,con£iguous with the unit..for at leas:3-3 ft I of be steep tja;.I.k £)k fine material that.1111 Olt til'.tig'Rj by beri.ver 1;r muskrat tti€.".c.er:tnii2 i (>-,Odegrec slope)OR signs of n Bent beaver activity are present !et t.�f3,-r€?.05 or tree that 1. t have not yet turned l'Ei•"{`'t''s"i2.i i a tit tCaSt s•':,acre of.IIIs"i`StE;stlJil-d persistent vegetation or woody branches are preseitt is areas 1. lhat are t7Cri7iiin'i14 or SC'a oni{ilS iTlE.li t'ttiScL'..15(>'ia 11gi't ,o i'f's' iJi'lP;t by o ti7plithi in / S : 1nvasil'c nt.ti cover les:th,an 2a'..;+of the wethii7 i area in each stratum.of plants > P \():Th lb- 2Oi�.'',' c ate;)in t?Eir1t'•:�ltlitrill-F.'.o/the n..'ilmnil;itt t){l�rE 7 ' . (11 error. • H.•t.'Farm.: Score- potential for pkoviding habitat 1 u E idei / srire / n f1 t H1. . fi. HI4, RI.•I Comments I I Wetland Rating Forte: wester!:Washington id \ugr,st 2(;44 version 2 Updated with stew vC DFW definitions tstt. ttu=$ i r i 7- ' a, 4 Y Wci land ITIle or.number /� 3 i II 22. Does the wetland unit.haN c t @re.opportunity to.provide habitat for many species•' I i y; ti.2.1 t3_�ia r Ace p, 80) 1Figure i 1 (,I70(i,Se'the description that be.si!-:-pi-ese'?1t.�c.t0/0 t'(n of hi f i' of wetland writ. he highest tearing; 1 • cr;, r2on that applies to the`:•i e'ih.ind is to be used in the%wring. See lest/at'de finilion of um:lis'turbed. .{ I ---. 1{!{'!m(`:+{)ft)of relatively t[ndl>TUrhCCi `.Csre(2ttia(1 areas. rocky areas,or open water '`1.�''.i� i [ structures the undisturbed far of v 1 ot'Firt t .Ialerebce. i�(?strt.c turf s;are.within t.te undistttrb (:part oe buffer. (rot}.ti4e1, undisturbed also means no-grazing. no landscaping. no daily human use) Points=5 I t -------- )Ot r 30 fr.)of rci i.iitll undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky irett,,or open',vale 50% circuin'er>itce. Point s=4 50 rrr(I 7011.1.of relatively undisturbed ` 'i'etatc.i:I's'eas,rocky areas.et?'open water �9 '.'•u circumference. Points=4 I _ - 1 OO m :30ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated arcai,rocky are or open warts 'S4-„ circuntference, , . Points.=3 50 in(170ft)of relatively undistorted i' ,z.etatcot.treas,•rocky areas.or open watei for 504.,circumference. Points=3 i p1/4„ I If buffer does not meet one.of the Triter)a above• ---- No paved areas[e'eept paved"trails)or buildings within 25 m.(SOti:)of wetland>95"-,, circumference, (sight to•moderate grazing,or lawns are OK: Palms=2 1. .No paved•areas or buildings within 50m of wetland for=�5^t)%circumference. l I..,i:rht to moderate�g:rsazing,or lawns are OK- z [Yt7lti i .. f'€eavy grazing in buffer. i -Points= 1 I —._ Vegetated bufters are<2m wide(:f 6tt)tor more than 15%of the Cat c;!ttlfercnce(e.g. tilled : 1 fields.paving,basalt bedrock extend to edge of wetland . Points=O. •• Buffer does not rn et.si}-of the criteria above, Points I I %etla;i name tr: :IU;r,,L.r `4"'` ty'°, J I-1 2.3 Ntaar«i- xiia tir,tt o other; oat~ habitats,listed l;}' -L}htiV (see tte`sa'unit cORl/)letc. .:: ti7,nffi3 U; ;;0.i'll'1i%irii"iti'habitats,and the counties.in whicfl'•they can be found.iii 1 the f'HS report droll..//ledlis.la�it.t;=ttviltufr/phslist.lttltt) I \t•'litch of the folloi lowing priority habitats are within 3 t:)ft(100m)of the wetland unit?.. �'O,).. ',':z i connect/ow.::'„not f_ua e to he J-clativeir.+.cf.st. eel qq Aspen Stands: Pure or mixed;s_.i ds of aspc.t:greater Mail 0.4 ha(l aa;re). I �_ ea:.er s <:'... ns and Corridors: .&r:;:a4 of habitat t•hat L: 0 relati!'tIy iMpOrtalit I:t':a.riOUs Species of native fish and wildlife fiel/do ei irii-;u' i.i I'M/VP/1S report p. 152). ( hlerbaceons Raids:Variable patches of grass;and fortis.on shallow soils over bedrock. I : Old-grovr'thl `h_ .,t....,,,, tree latureftirt:sts; (tilt#-nro�t:, •:,'eytt�fC`as�:.:tic ��;; . - species..fol-mill_a imilt€-liyere C:1t2•'.Ntlt i?:casi{):yeti s€ aopnings:11'ith at leiist 2(.l Il trce.S-ha(8 t.rees',;::€•c) --•81 a (32 in)db.h.or='200 years.kat-ag . (M nut ores c) Stand . with ,veragc ift,Ifli t'.'rS cNCccdin 53 cm(2 i in)dhh;it{;Ss'[i t:ot Lr may be less that 100'.'i):. I crown coyer may be fees that l t:(s' ,>; decay,decadence.,n.Iu bers of snags,and quantity of large.downed material is Let£C2t t y less than that found_T ) lqtllfh: 5 0-200 years ctti • west of the Cascade crest. . 1 Oregan•K'bite Oak: Woodlands Stands of pure oak or oafs c.out'i associations`;where: . canopy coverage Of the out component is tmportaiii(ttuf1 ile.yr.:riptioi7s 10 f 131 i'lr PIN report IJ. 15,4q, _Riparian: Tilt area iidite nt io aquatic ost.'.inst{'tth nowine'c ter that contains element of I( both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems which mutually influence.each other. 1 l 35 •{1. Westside'P.rairies: herbaceous,non-forested plant communities that Sicily et bet'take the i ••=s: ..,•I' ! �� tbrm of a dry prairie or a wet prairie boil aim,.;'iptions iR f3.D1''f'�` 1115'?'t'/20i',n, 1!ii i, j t`• li st.treairt;1 lit combination'.of hvsicmf,bio!o«it and chemical :r r sses a iii conditions ` ' that interact to provide f etionat life history requirements for instream fish and waldlifv '� I l resources. N.arshore: Relativ'ety undi.stu.rbed t"carshore.habitats. i hese include Coastal Nearshore, Open(.'oast-Nea.tshore.and•Pugct Sound Nearshore, iilt'1 ct.escripiiwo. ;,haliirun and do i t ektirl,iuo of re/;ai ell'oath' zoned at'e.4a. l£'I)i''l'l'•ref.a.rt"pp .16'•-.(`i aiSt:1 rinssart'!ti Caves: .natuiaily�occurring.cavity,reces. v�.oid,or system at interc.ilnnectcd passages under t ��� tti. earth in sods,rocl i.c. or othe.r-geological Tot'iimtions and is large cO iu h t+a contain.a i. human. 1 Cliffs: ('reaterTad 7.f m(25 f)..)high and occi_tnhig below; 5000 ft. Talus: Homogenous areas of:r.ck rubble.'or'i.ng in ave age size(a.15 - 2.1i m c,0 ' =6.5 `L), E composed of basalt;andesite,and or seditnenL try reack, 1'CI hung:ript.7p.s.:litres land mine. tailingss•.M.ay be associated with cliffs. ; L__ _Snags and to tsrt tarees are cans.iderede_nags i. he v t �deal Ortd`,Pnt ion nibit sufficient g t iT tta enable cavity. t l , ' gs ha:�e a i dia€1Zetter at ore'ist height of`'5i cm t20 in,it?t3estern �W'ashington a.nrd art; 2 m(h,5.ft.)an l hei li . Pr iority logs arc 10 cat(l2 ill) in {i€arnew at the largest end.and.,,b in(20 ft.) long. l 1 if i>v-etland has 3 or more P riorit 'habitats=4 points If'wetland Iris 2 titiortty habitats==3 points . tf'tivetland has 1 priouit:, •habitat:= I point No habitats—0 points t :ote: 11 t'etic1:irred,call ds are by definition aprioritc habitat but Lore not inciudded iit this i •/ist. .:''i'£.'in bi'We'tlandd_l'arc at't,,,, -,'(i in que tion�1 c'.-1? l L'.-ctiand Rating Fi ni)- wc t .: W;shinaton ti 1iaettsf�Q+�3 :ersion 2 Updated.with ttcr:\'.r). W definitions Oct.2005. I 1 eiland';ii:me or number I fl.2.4'Weiland j..;andscape f,.Tzr,r,sc!/hi' one Cl esc riptionr(One faadsLain7.around the t.vetland that I •best las)(see,p. 84) There are at least 3 other wetlands within .., mile.and the connections between them are relatively un.distturbed(light grazing between wetlands OK, as is lake shore with some boating,but connection§should NO T be bisected by paved roads,fill_ fields.or other development. points—5 The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with little dieiarbance and there are 3 ether.Make-f:riint.e wetlands within V:mile points= 5 y . . E There are at least:'+other wetlanee, within './7.•i?it BUT th.e connections bctt4 e.en.the 1 I � � � irytili't7C41 13tt3tlti��. � �� i The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with disturbance and there are 3 other lake-.fringe t wetland within !-_mile points - 3 ? t I . There is at least l wetland within '.7.mile. The t ire Ai tetla d within niir. points 2 points= {t 1 L t•E .H 2. TOTAL Score opportunity for providing habitat I ) i Itdrl'di ss_ores/him 1.12.1,112,2, 112.3, 1124 ! ( I TOTA.I_. for k-f 1 from page I4 c� • I1 Total Score for Habitat Functions —add the poims for H 1,..1:1 2.and record the result on . . P.. I l I I I I Wetland Rating Form--we.;teni Washington 17 August LOi?4 Iver:siun 2 Updsted with new `VDFW definition Oct.2008 I C' 1 y;, `... _anc n��ur!c_� I • Wetland or nurnb,r2 �,``. I S.0 2.0 Natural Heritage Wetlands (seep. 8 7) —_�._._ -i- • --� I Ntati raI Heritage wetland, have been identified by the Washington Natural Heritage I Program-'DNR as either high quality undisturbed wetlands ar wetlands that support •state Threatened. Endangered.or Sensitive plant species. SC:2.1 Is the wetland unit being rated in a Section!Township/1 tinge that contains a Natural Heritage wetland? this question is used to sErr•een out m osts€tees i �:� . i ! nef n-r y•vtt n.ect?to contact .IVNITP,-D.V.1?) I E S.I:R fRi:OCttidiiOfifrom Appendix C'3 ,.., '• rzt� '�; N-. web:��.c„c.<t it 1 E�;�E-i.i,[}'��t:«-c..���€e IYES -contact W I IP DNI� !:>E e.Ia. 7'4) t??cfU to SC 2.2 N() S 4_ I . C DMZ 2.2 Has D identified the.wetland as a high quality a tdisturbed wetland or as • 1. •or as a site with Grate threatened or endangered plant species? t YES - Category I ? C)____not za'Heritage Wetland + SC 3.t} Bogs (see p..87) Dos the wetland unit(or any part of the:unit) meet both tine criteria for soils and t'egetation in bogs' Ilse the key below to idi.'Pitilt if tilt', wede nd is a bog. if you I .i'answer yes you will still need to rate the}wetland based on its fan ctions. •�1 I. Does the unit have organic soil horizonS(i.e.layers of organic soil),either l peats or mucks,that.compose 1(? inches or more of the first.32 inches of the. 1. � p" I 1 i . salI profile? (Sec Appendix F-1.44`'itcld key to identify organic soilsj? Yes- ..goie.Q. ; `''No'.oti)t ? } ••• •2. Dols the unit have organic soils, either peats or mocks that are less than 16 I i inches deep over bedrock,or an impermeable hardpan such as clay or • volcanic ash,or that are floalui?e on a lake or pond?. I t Yes -go to Q. 3 No - is not a bog for purpose ot.rating: I i 3 Does the imt..have =ti.ore than 70",t{Cover'of m..o$SeS at..ground level, AND other plants, if present;consist of "bog"species listed in Table 3 as a , sigtaitic nt compOnerit of t.il[Vegetation more than 0©'- of the total shrub I . and herbaceous cover consists of species in Table 3)? • Yes--- Is a.bog for purpose of rating 1No - gib to Q, 4 . 3 ROTE.: If you are.uncertain about the extent of mosses in thennderstory 1 II .you may substitute that criterion by measuring the pH:cif the water.that i seeps into a hole dug at least I6'`deep. If the pH is less than 5.p and the "bug-plant species in Table 3 are present.thC,`wetland is a bog. . • i . i. Is the unit forested (>30%cover)with sitka spruce. subalpine fir,western 'red cedar,western hemlock,Ridgepole pine,quaking aspen. En.gletnann's spruce,or western white pine, WITH any Of the species ter combination of i I •species) on the bog species plant list in Table 3 as a significant component of the ground Cover (;> .?O(:.Or Cis erac.c of tite total cnr'ubiher•bac°i>tazas t.rvve.7')? 2. YES Category I No Is not a bog for purpose of rating i C:at. 1 Wetland Ratinii Eons;.-u~:stem Wa ttins to;i 19 A .�ii:,t 2010 version E Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.200 I 1 /' ". Weiland lan iminC',,.-lumber. i,. z I I SC 4.0 Forested Wetlands (seep. 90) I I ( Does the Wetland taut have at least I acre of forest that meet one of these criteria for i 't the.D.epartment ofFi.sh and Willi; as priority habitats? It.)'ou answer yes 1 imu wilt c-/if!need to fate the wetland based on its fintrtions•, 1 t — Old-growth forests: (west of Cascade rest) Stands of at least two tree species. for(ninf?a m.ul:ti,laytreu c:inopy with occasional small openings; with at least 8 trecsiaere(20 trecsihcetarc) that are at least 200 y=ears of age OR.hav e a II i diameter at breast height(tlhiij of 32 in:hes (81 cm)or more. NOTE: The cri,enon for dbh is based on measurements l'or upland f rests. Two-hundred year old trees in wetlands will often i iave a smaller dbh I because their growth rates are often slower. The DEW criterion is and OR so old-growth,forests do not necessarily ily have t0 have trees of this diameter. - Mature forests: (west of the Cascade Crest) Stands where the largest trees are I 80 -200 years old OR have average diameters(doh)exceeding 21 inches (S3cm);crown.Over may be lass that I:00°' ct,cay, decadence, numbers of snags.and quantity 0i`large downed material is generally less than that round in.old-growth. • YES= Category I NC) tac r ttire tecl wetland with special r liaaractc testis. I Cat.I•l 4 S.( Wetlands in C oastal Lagoons (see . 91i c Does t e.wetland net all of the fol,in ing.critet;iaa o.f`a.wLti:and in a coastal lagoon? ---- The Wetland lies in a depressiion adjacent to marine waters that is wholly I . Of partially separated Iroin.marine waters by SIIldbaiiks..graVel:banks { .shingl`, or less frequently, rock, • __ The lagoon in which the wetland is located contains surface water that is saline or bt-aa.ckish.f> 0.5 ppt)during most of the year in at least a portion I .. I. of the lagoot2.(iie€'tLS to ha it-teas-tire. ear the bottom) `'ES ...Go.to SC 5..1 NO not a wetland in a coastal.lagoon SC 5.]. Does the wetland meets ail of the following three conditions? . i I I� —The wetland is relatively undisturbed(has no diking..ditching..filling. . Icultivation._ gra/in.g).. and has less than 29%,cover of invasive plant. . Itspecies(See list Of invasive species on p. 74), ; -- .At least 1.4 ol'the landward edge of the Wetland has.a 100 ft buffer of • shrub, forest,or un-grazed or un-mowed grassland.. %at. I I I --- The wetland is larger•than 1-10 acre(43c014tfari. feet) •YES=Category:I (' NO- Category gc,.ry 1l. Chat. It 1 \s cti.nd Ratting 1 arm—w'estar"n Washington 2.0 Aip&Yu,L 2004 v-riion 2 Updated with new W'DEW definitions!Jet.2008 Weiland name or numbcr 7'� ESC 6.0.Interdunal Wetlands (see p. 93) Is the wetland unit of the .i 88') line (also called the Wester; Boundary of lipL ad Ownership or VVE3[70)7 YES - `o to SC 6.1 `() not an intcrdunal \\ctland for rat.im I If too answer yes you will still treed to rote the weriand based on its /ir actions. In practical terms that means th following geographic areas. • Long Beach Peninsula- lands west of SR. itt? • Ciravland-Westport.- lands west of SIB 100: • Ocean Shores-L npalis- lands west of SR 115 and SR. 109 SC 6.1 Is the wetland one acre or larger. or is it in a mosaic of wetland; that is once acre or larger'? ' YES Category II NO - go to SC 6.2 Cat. Il SC 6.2 Is the unit between 0.1 and 1 acre. or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is I ! between 0.I and 1 acre? ; I YES Categ!isry 111 Cat. HI Category-of wetland based on Special.Characteristics ' Choose the %Z+gIiESt rating tf:14'F11C7111/fails 1'tipP"(7! categories, and TE'CU;'�:` on V 2-4-- If you any _r:d NO for all types enter'Not Applicable"on p.1 I 1 I Wetland katng For=.,; - we cm Wa_shing:on 21 \UL`.11 t 20(i 4 version 2 LIN.titc.!with pew WDertViieiil6lions Oa.20011 U