HomeMy WebLinkAboutWetland Delineation part 2 901112046DEPRESSIONAL AND FLATS WETLANDS
D 2.1. Does the wetland unit receive storrriWdter discharges? Yes = 1- 'N
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Water Quality Functions ,= 1n dicator.s - that the site functions to improve water quality
D 1.0. Does the site have Vie potential to improve water quality?
1) 3.3. Has the, site been identified in a watershed or local plan as important for maintaining water quality (on YF5
if there is a 77001. for the basin in whicir the unit is found)? Yes;.- ' No = 0
1) LI. Chat itier;stics of surfiice water outflows from the wetland:
ils deprpssioi: or flat dcpros6on ((2UB I ION 7 on key) wills no surfacc water leaving it
(no ouLk-11)4
e3
polms,
well;and ilas an intermittently flowing stream or ditch, OR highly constricted permanently flowing
cullet.
points - 2
VYetiand nas an unconstricted, or slightly constricted, surfaco outlet that is permanently flowing
points:-- .1
Wet'zrid 15 a flat depression (QUES11ON 7 on key), whose outlet is a permanenLly IoN�i ditch.;dints
1-- 1
D 1.2, The sail 2 in below is true clay true organic {use NRC.5definitions).
.... . ...... ! .... . .. ................... ... .
es 4 )No n 0
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D 1.3. Characteristics and distribution of persistent lants (Emergent, Scrub -shrub, and/or Forested: away -jj)
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Wetland has persistent, ungrazorl, plants > 9S% of area
parols
L
Wetland has porsistrmt, unprazed, plants > X oflarra
pniots 3
Wetland has persistent, ungra).ed plants >'/lo of area
Points :1
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed plants <'114, of area
points
D 3.4. Characteristics of seasonalP. ondi w or inundation;
This is the oreo that is ponded for at feast 2 months. See description in rnnnuoL
Arc; seasonally ponded is > YA total area of wetland
(:p,!i n!t7,��J,)
Area seasonally ponded is >'c total area of wetland
0041" _ 2
Area seasonally ponded is < X. total area of wetland
pointsm 0
Total for 1) 1 Add the points in the boxes above
Rating of Site Potential if score is:.. V 1.2-16 — H 6-11 = M -- .0-5 = I. Record the rating on the first page
D 2.0. Does the landscape have the eotential to support the water quality function of the site?
D 2.1. Does the wetland unit receive storrriWdter discharges? Yes = 1- 'N
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D 2.2. Is > 10% of the area within 3.50 ft of the wetland in land uses that generate pollutants?
0 2.3. At(-, thore septic systems within 2S0 ft of the wetland?Na 0
1) 2-4. Are the tither sowers of i6ilusqnIs coming int the we and that it nntlistipd ig quostionst) 2.1 D)3?
Source �Yes No 0
Total for D 2 Add the points in the boxes above
1) 3.3. Has the, site been identified in a watershed or local plan as important for maintaining water quality (on YF5
if there is a 77001. for the basin in whicir the unit is found)? Yes;.- ' No = 0
Rating of Landscape Potential If score is: -.---.3 or 4 = H A - t or 2 — M -----.0 = L Record the rating on the first page
D 3.0. Is the water quality improvement provided by the site valuable to society?
D 31. Does the wetland directly (i.e., within I f1jf) to a strearn, i iver, lake, or marine water Q)A1A,9n the
303(d) list? 7 I_Ipo�o
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D 3.2, Is the wetland in a basin or sub -basin where an aquatic resource is on the 303(d) list? es:l -No=D
N
1) 3.3. Has the, site been identified in a watershed or local plan as important for maintaining water quality (on YF5
if there is a 77001. for the basin in whicir the unit is found)? Yes;.- ' No = 0
totalfor1) 3 Add the points in the boxes above
Rating of Value If score is.Y 7-4 = H 1 = M 0 = L Record the rating on the first page
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Rating Form - FfT(vjY(! January 1, 201 S
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DEPRESSIONAL AND FLATS WETLANDS
Hydrologic Functions -indicators that the site functions to reduce flooding and stream .degradation
D 6.0. Does the site have the potential to reduce flooding and erosion?
D 5.2. Is >10% of the area within 150 ft of the wetland in Iwid USCS that generate excos rU1)0ff? Yes -
1) S.3, Is more than Zi% of the contributing basin of the wetland covered with intensive human land at
>1 residence/ac, urban, commercial, qriculture,
-j. �Ijj. Qh, �ra4�tgKjsti Qurfatr.water outilqW
The wetland captures 51.11-faCe water that would otherwise flow down . gradient into areas ons where flooding has
WcilDnd is a de.pressson or flat depression wlth no surfaf.e. water leaving it (no outlet) dints 4
damaged human or natural resources (e.g., houses or salmon redds):-1
WollAnd has an irltaarnitterztly Ilowing striAarn or ditch, Oil highly constricted permanently flowing outletpoints == 2
j
Weiland is a flat depression (QU[;51'10N 7 on key), whostt outlet iso permanently flowing ditch points I
a Surface flooding problems are in a sublba�s"fri.'Farther down -gradient. po7ZS'_
Wetland has an Uncunstrictod, or slightly constricted, surface outlet that is permanently flowing points = 0
Flooding from groundwater is an iSSUe if') i'ke *,Ll , 66tisin. ' points,- I
rstirriote the height of ponding obove the bottom of the outlet. ror wetlowls
The existing or potential outflow from The wetland is so constrained by human or natural conditions, that the
with no outlet, tricosure from the surface of pvrmancnt water or if dry, thecicepep pqrt.
water stored by the Weiland cannot reach areas that flood. Fxplain why,_ . ..... ....... ,-__,.points = 0
Marks of ponding are 3 fi or more alo'VrL tile Surface Or hottorn of Outlet points -.1
There are no problems with flooding downstream of the wetland. points - 0
Marks of ponding belween 2 it to < 3 ft fiorn surface or bottom of outlet ofilts:n 5
1) 6,2. Has the site been identified as important for flood storage or flood conveyance in a regional flood cont(ol Plan?
Marks are at least 0.5 ft to < 2 ft front surface or bottom of outlet P D -V Ts_,__.'
Tho wetland is a "heodwatei" wetland points 3
.1 otal for D 6 Add the points in the boxes above
Wetiand is flat but has small depressions on the surface that trap water points I
Marks of p.ond_i!N less than 0.5 it (6 in) paints = 0
L J.'stimoiv the rotio of the oreo of upstreorri basin
Coniribu[ion.of,jLg)y.!,-_t ijQd tp�s
contributing surface woter to the, wetiond to the oreo of the wet loud unit itself.
'I he area of the basin is less than 10 times the area of the unit points 5
The area of the basin is 10 to 100 times the area of the unit
The area of the basin is more than 100 times the area of the unit < �pojnts_;.G-*
1,-,ntire wetland is in the Flats class points r. 5
lotalfor D4 Add the points in the boxes above
Rating of Site Potential If score i5:• 12-16 = H r6-11 = M 0-5 = L Record the rating on the first page
D 5.0. Does the landscape have the potential to support hydrologic functions of the site?
1) 51. Does the wetland receive 9tormwater discharges? Yes = I jqo�70._>
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D 5.2. Is >10% of the area within 150 ft of the wetland in Iwid USCS that generate excos rU1)0ff? Yes -
1) S.3, Is more than Zi% of the contributing basin of the wetland covered with intensive human land at
>1 residence/ac, urban, commercial, qriculture,
Total for 1) 5 Add the points in the t)oxr,,.s above
The wetland captures 51.11-faCe water that would otherwise flow down . gradient into areas ons where flooding has
Rating of Landscape Potential If score is:, •.3 = H A I or 2 = M . 0 = L Record the rating oa the first poye
D 6.0. Are the hydrologic functions pf ovidad by the site valuable to society?
1) 6.1. The unit is in a landscape -that -has flooding pro[AeMs, Choose rhe description thot best incitches conditions around
the we tia n d unit being rated. 0o not o dd points. Choose the highest if in ore th (in one condition is.inet.
1
The wetland captures 51.11-faCe water that would otherwise flow down . gradient into areas ons where flooding has
damaged human or natural resources (e.g., houses or salmon redds):-1
0 Flooding occurs in a suh-basin that is immediately down -gradient of unit.points =2-011,"
a Surface flooding problems are in a sublba�s"fri.'Farther down -gradient. po7ZS'_
Flooding from groundwater is an iSSUe if') i'ke *,Ll , 66tisin. ' points,- I
The existing or potential outflow from The wetland is so constrained by human or natural conditions, that the
water stored by the Weiland cannot reach areas that flood. Fxplain why,_ . ..... ....... ,-__,.points = 0
There are no problems with flooding downstream of the wetland. points - 0
1) 6,2. Has the site been identified as important for flood storage or flood conveyance in a regional flood cont(ol Plan?
.1 otal for D 6 Add the points in the boxes above
Rating of Value if score is 2-4 = H 1 M 0 = L
kYetlalld RAdlir SYSLein for Western WA: NI 4 Update
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Wetland name or. number
These questions apply to wetlands of alt HGM classes.
HABITAT FUNCTIONS - Indicators that site functions to provide important habitat
H 1,0. Does the site have the potential to provide habitat?
i7 i.- a. 'itructurc of ,plant community: lrtdicrrrors are Cou crrdlrt classy=.c pari WOW t +lrlflrt rhe Forested class. Clrr•,Ck the
Cnty rrdin frlant Classes in the u~r.tland. UP to 10 patches moy lar, c•ombinedfor r.och class to rrreei 11W rhrrasiaold
01 31 ar ru more Then 3D7 of The tr+tr`t if H rs snaaNer' Pharr 2'x,(rc, Adel rhe number aJ structures tiaecktd.
Aquatic bed 1 j c.r a
{� �' � � �. ...�5 , +1 strurturest?r MPrt Fr�•,ia�-.. q.
Emergent �
L �� I
Scrub -shrub (areas where shrubs have > 30% cover) 2 structures: points r 1
Forested (;areas wher€trees have �;- Jo%cove,, 1 structure; points n 0
If the unit hos o f=orested class, check if;
The Forested class has 3 out of 5 strata (canopy, sub canopy, shrubs, herbaceous, moss/ground-cover)
that each cover ?090 within the Forested pn! an
H 1 2. 1lydroperiods — --
Check the types of water regimrs (hydroperiods) present within the wetland. The water regirne has to cover
motq that: 10% of the wetland or Y ac to count (see (extJor descriptions cf hydroperiods). -�
Permanently flooded or inundated 4 or more types present: pointsr 3
;Seasonally flooded or inundated .3 types present; points --"3
.Occasionally flooded or inundated 2 types present: points = I
Salvirilted 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
11 1.3. Richness of plant species "— --- - �'—
Count the number of plant species in the wetland that cover at loast 10 W.
Different potrhes of the some species can be combined to meet the size threshold and you do not have to name
the species. Do not include Eurasian milfoil, reed canarygross, purple loosestrife, Canadian thistle p
If you counted: > 1.9 speciesp°�
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5 - 1.9 species ornts m ll -r
—.. < 5 sperles
_
ppints = 0
H 1.4. Interspersion of habitats �T _
Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion among Cowardin plants classes (described in 11 1.1), or
the classes and unvc,etated areas (can include open water or mudflats) is high, moderate, low, or none. If you
have four or more plant classes or three dosses and open water; the rating is always high,
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None *= 0 points Low = 1 point' ?a
1 Moderate � 2 paints
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All three diagrams
in this row
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are HIGH = 3point`�
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W 1..5, Special Habitat featurc,5:
Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland. The n.untber of checks is thr: r.urrnher o/paints,
Large, downed, woody debris within the wetland j> 4 itdiamcicr and 6 ft long),
_-,__.Standing snags (dbll > A int within the vaetland
_ Undercut banks are present for at least 6.6 fL (2 nil and/or overhanging plants extends at least 3.3 it 11 m)
over a stream (or ditch) in, or contigacus with the wetland, for at leasi 33 R (10 m)
_-------- Stable steep banks of fine mater is 0 -.at rnight be used by beaver or rvruskrat for denninp, (> 30 degi cc
slopel OR signs of recent beave: activity are present (cut shrubs or trees than have not yet Weo±heret;
whrrra wood is expvseo)
,At least X do of thin-stnnimed per:-,s;rnt plants or woody branches are present in areas that are
- permanently of se..asoi)r lly inure, awd (structures for egg-loying by amphibians)
,Invasive plants cover ittss than 254x, of the wetland area in every stratum of plants (see H ].] for lisi of
_ stroto)
notal for H 1 Add the points in the boxes above
Rating of Site Potential if score is:. - 15-18 = H 7-14 = M — _ 0-6 = L Record fhr. roting art the first page
H 2.0. Does the landscape have the potential to support the habitat functions of the site?
H 11. Accessible habitzt (include only hobitoi shot directly abuts wetland unit).
C'alculofe:�' %undisturbed habitat. + moderate and tow intensity land uses)/2),_--
If total accossible habitat is:
>'/, (33.3%) of 1 km Polygon
t int
20-33% of 1 km Polygon
,
paints - 7
10-19% of 1 km Polygon
points = 1
< .1.0% of 1 kin Polygtlrl
)asairtts = 0
11 2.2, Undisturbed habitat in 1 km Polygon around the wetland.
Calculate: % undid +rhr d habitat., . + 1(% moderate and low intensity larid uses)/21. _
Undisturbed habitat > 50% of patyt;trn
Undisturbed habitat 10-50% and in 1-3 patches
points 1.
Undisturbed habitat 10-50% and > 3 patches
points = 1
Undisturbed habitat < 10% of 1 kmRalygon �
ppints = 0
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H ?3. Land use intensity in 1 km Polygon: If
> 50% of 1 km Polygon is high intensity land use
points; ( 21
S 50% of 1 tun Polygon is high intensity
I otal for H 2 Add the points in the 1i xes ahpve
Rating of Landscape Potential If score is: _', 4-G = H _ 1-3 = M < 1 = L Record the rating on the firx; page
H 3.0. Is the habitat provided by the site valuable to society?
W 3.1. Does the sitn provide habitat for species valued in laws, regulations, or policies? Choose only the highest score
that oppties to rhe wetland being rated.
Site meets ANY of the following criteria: points -- 2
It has 3 or more priority habitats within 100 m (see next page)
-- It provldes habitat for Threatened or Endangered species (any plant or animal on the state or federal lists)
— It is mapped as a location for an individual WD17W priority species
It is a Wetland of High Conservation Value as determined by the Department of Natural Resources
It has been categorized as an important habitat site in a local or regional comprehensive plan, in a
Shoreline Master Plan, or in a watershed plan
Site has 1 or 2. priority habitats (listed on next pa(;e) within 100 m points =
_ Site dries not inget �rny ref the +t His ab®ve
Rating of Value if score is 2 - H 1= M _0 = l
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Wetland name or number
WDFW Priority Habitats
(see emnid ate denrilidons of VVDFVV priority habitats, and the counties in which They can
be found, in: Washington Department of, Fish and',"1'ildlife. 2008. Priority I Iahitatand Species List. Olympia, Washington.
177 pp.jjj.Q.?-/fs "dwwa r:��_/a� Ii tt�i�sj(l(1].C�iftt(i�\n_(1(1l(5,.laSijoraccess the list from here:
1]tt):1;./_/._?::1'.tifw',_v��"t:1;nv✓-S.9J:ts�_?:�'_�i.ictltf.11Ji:Jliy�; )
Count holy many of the following priority habitats are whhM,.;330 It (100 n3) ofthe wetland unii: NOV,: This question is•
iudalwndem of the Infill Ilse betrwolm rhe" wetland relit (1171 the 1; ifirIh lxrhliiil:
Aspen Stands: Pure or n3ixed stands of aspen greatar than 7 ac (OA ha).
-- Biodiversity Areas and Corridors: Was of habitat that are relatively important to various species of native fish and
Wildlife (fill/ desc•ripl tons in WDFVi/ PU.S report) -
Herbaceous Balcls: Vanahle size patches of grass and fortis on shallow coifs over bedrock.
-- Old-growth/Mature forests: ,Qid-4;r vyrYla. 4vc sl.( C;aysacl,S'-ct:eat - Stands of:3l ICesl 2 CI'l(' species, forming ;l multi
layered canopy with occasional small opening, with at Not 8 i r m%pc (20 treespw ) > 32 in (81 cm) dbh or > 200
years of ag;e• M�i►_'vr+z.fo:r.,�sts stands with average diameters excee(Nip, 21 in (.'i3 cn,) dbh; crown cover may be less
than 1000lr; decay, decade. xq numbers of snags, and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that
land & old-growth; 80-200 years old west of the: Cascade crest.
Oregon White Oak: Woodland stands of pure oak or oakAoMAr associations where canopy coverage of the oak
component is important (fu 11 descriptions in WDFW PNS)-eport p. 1.511 •- see web link above).
Riparian: The arca adjacent n) aquatic systems wiT flowing; waster that curtains clernen(s of both emWmk and
terrestrial ecosystems which mutually influence each other.
- Westside Prairies: Herbaceous, non -forested plant communities that can either tale the form ora dry prairie or a wet
prairie (frill descriptions in I411J IN' Pl1S r•epfar't 1). 167 -- see web 1lrrlq above),
Instreani: The combination of physical, btological, and chemical processes and conditions that. interact to provide
functional lifejtlstm,y I, Lr for instrcatla fish and wildlife rr otnces.
Nearshore: Relatively umdistcu• W nearshore habitats, 'These include Coastal Nearshore, Open Coast Nearshore, and
Puget Sound Nearshore. (full descriptions oj,h(rbitats and llrc dofinritiofr of relative!} undisturbed are in WDi-W r epore -
see web link on previous page).
Caves: A naturally accurr•ing cavity, recess, void, or system of interconnected passages under the earth in soils, rock,
ice, or other geological Rarnladons and is large enough to r.on(ain a luullan.
Cliffs: (treater Man 25 R (7.6 m) hiWh and occurring; below WOO R elevation.
Talus: Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging; in average she OS - 65 R (MI5 - 7.,0 nj composed of hasalt, andes1w,
and/or sedimentary rocl(, including; r•ip1•ap slides and mine tailings. May be associated with cliffs.
- Snags and logs: frees 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 ol•> 20 in (57 cm) in western
Washington and arc > 6.S R (2 n3) in height. Poorly logs are > 12 in (30 cm) in diameter at Be largest end, and > ZO ft
(f., m) long;.
Note: All vegetated wetlands are by definition a priority habitat but are not included in this list because they are addressed
elsewhere.
Wetland Rating System for Weslc'rn WA: 201/1 Update is
Ratting; form - 13ffcctive January 1, 207 5
Wetland name or number
GORIZATION BASED ON SPECIAL CHARACTERIS
Wetland Type
Check off ariy c ileria that apply to the wetiand. Ciicie the crategary when the.
SC I.Q. Estuarine wetlands W
Does the wetland meet the following criteria for Estuarine wetlands?
- The dominant water regime is tidal,
criteria nee met.
Category
- Vegetated, and
--- With a salinity greater than 0.5 ppYes -Go to SC 1.1 o Ntlt an estuarine wetland
SC I.I. is the wetland wilhin a National Wildlife Refuge, National Park, National Estuary Reserve, Natural Area
Preserve, State Park or lducational, Environmental, or Scientific Reserve designated under W C 332-30-151.
Yes Cat. I Category I o .1 Go to SC 1.2 ®.Cat.
SC 1.2. Is the wetland unit at least 1 ac in size and meets at least two of the following three conditions?
- -Thea wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking, ditching, filling, cultivation, grazing, and has less Cat.
than 10% cover of nor) -native plant species. (If non-native species are Sportino, see page 25)
—At least % of the landward edge of the wetland has a 10o ft buffer of shrub, forest, or un -grazed or un -
mowed grassland. Cat. II
— The wetland has at least two of the following; features: tidal channels, depressions with open water, or
contiguous freshwater wetlands. Yes Category I N Category II
SC 2.0. Wetlands of High Conservation Value (WHCV)
SC 2.1_ Has the WA Department of Natural Resources updated their website to include, the list of VVhs;lantls of High
Conservation Value? Yes --- to SC 2.2 %lo -- C,o to SC 2..3 Cat. I
SC 2.2. Is the wetland listed on tile. WDNR database as a Wetland of High Conservation Value?
Yes = Category I c Ntz = Not a WHCV
SC 2.3. Is the wetland in a Section/To
w
nship/Range that contains a Natural Heritage wetland? -
I1tfL7�wW1W�„L1,Qr.iW il.Pa[7V/rtllllfl,rCf(�P�if �3145garch vynlyetlands�Jdf .�•:,
Yes - Contact WNHP/WDNR and go to SC 2.4 An. Not a WHCV
SC 2.4. Has WDNR identified the wetland within the S/1'/R as a Wetland of High Conservation Valu nd listed it on
their website? Yes = Category I = Not a WHCV
SC 3.0. Bogs
Does the wetland (or any part of the unit) meet both the criteria for soils and vegetation in bogs? Use the key
below. If you answer YES you will still need to rate the wetland based on its functions.
SC 3. 1, Does an area within the wetland unit have organic soil hoi'ieons, dither peals or mucks, that cp31 1pasO 16 in or
more of the first 3?. In of the soil profile? Yes -Go to 5C 3.3 it) 5C 3.2
SC 3.2. Does an area within the wetland unit have organic soils, either peats or mucks, that are les n 15 in deep
over bedrock, or an impermeable hardpan such as clay or volcanic ash, or that are floating c�t, t{s{7 of a lake or
pond? Yes •-• Go to SC 3.3 (N�• Is not a bog
SC 3-3. Does an area with peals or mucks have more than 7o% cover of mosses at ground level, AND at least a 30%
cover of plant specim listed in I able 4? Yes = Is a Category I bog Nes, - Go to SC 3.4
NOTE: If you are uncertain about the extent of mosses in the understory, you may substli tcthat criterion by
measuring the pH of the water that seeps into a hole dug at least 16 In deep. If (fie pH is less than 5.0 and the
plant species In Table 4 are present, the wetland is a bog. Cat.
SC 3.4. Is an area with peats or mucks forested (> 30% cover) with Sitka spruce, subalpine fir, western red cedar,
western hemlock, lodgepole pine, quaking aspen, Engelmann spruce, or western white pine, AND any of the
species (or combination of species) listed in fable 4 provide more than 30% of the cover un erithe r-anopyl
Yes Is a Category I bog N = Is not a bog
Wetland Rating System for Western WA: 1014 Updzite '16
Rating Dorm - Effective January 1, 201`.;
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SC 4,0, Forested Wetlands
Does the wetland have at least 1 contt uous, acrd of forest that meets one of these criteria for the WA
Department of fish and Wildlife's forests as priority habitats? If you answer YES you will still need to rate
the wetland based on Its functions.
- Old-growth forests (west of Cascade crest): Stands of at least two tree species, forming a multi -layered
canopy with occasional small openings; with at least 8 trees/ac (20 trees/ha) that are at least 200 years of
age Olt have a diameter at breast height (dbh) of 32 in (8:1 cm) or more.
Mature forests (west of the Cascade Crest): Stands where the largest trees are 80. 2.00 Years old OR the
species that make up the canopy have an average diameter (dbh) exceeding 21 in (53 cin).
Yes = Category I AoNN Not a forested wetland for this section
Cat, I
SC 5.0, Wetlands in Coastal Lagoons
Does the wetland meet all of the following criteria of a wetland in a coastal lagoon?
The wetland lies in a depression adjacent to marine waters that is wholly or partially separated from
marine waters by sandbanks, gravel banks, shingle, or, less frequently, rocks
The lagoon in which the wetland is located contains ponded water that is saline or brackish (> 0.5 ppt)
during most of the year in at least a portion of the lagoon (needs to be meosured near the bottom)
Cat. I
Yes -- Go to SC 5.1 No -- Not a wetland in a coastal lagoon
SC 51. Does the wetland meet all of the following three conditions?
— The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking, ditching, filling„ cultivation, grazing), and has less
than 20% cover of aggressive, opportunistic plant species (see list of species on p. 100).
Cat. If
—At least N of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub, forest, or un -grazed or un-,
mowed grassland.
--The wetland is larger than '/3(, ac (4350 ft'')
Yes - Category I Category II
SC 6.0, Interdunal Wetlands
is the wetland west of the 1889 line (also called the Western Boundary of Upland Ownership or WBUO)? If
you answer yes you will still creed to rate the wetland based on its habitat functions.
In practical terms that means the following geographic areas;
-- Long Beach Peninsula: Lands west of SR 103
----• Grayland-Westport: Lands west of SR 105
Cat I
--- Ocean Shores-Copahs: Lands west of SR 115 and SR 109
Yes -- Go to SC 6.1 No : not an interdunal wetland for rating
SC 6.1. Is the wetland 1, ac or larger and scores an 8 or 9 for the habitat functions on the form (rate,W,H or H,H,M
Cat. 11
for the three aspects of function)? Yes = Category 1 a:-- Go to SC 6.2
SC 6.2. Is the wetland 3 ac or larger, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is 1 ac or larger?
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Yes -- Category 11 Go-• Go to SC 6.3
Cat. III
SC 6.3. Is the unit between D.1 and 1 ac, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is between 0.1 and 1
Yes _: Category III ?= Category IV
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6l2212016 Water Quality Improvement Projects for Jefferson County I WA State Department of Ecology
'atei Owlity Imorovemerg > Water Quality Improvement Projects by County > Jefferson County
efferson County projects
ie following table lists overview information for water quality Improvement projects (Including total
maximum daily loads, or TMDIs) for this county. Please use links (where available) for more information
on a project,
To get additional Information about the water bodies in Jefferson County please use the Water Quality
Assessment Ouery Tool.
WRIAs In Jefferson County
• WRIA 16 - Skokomish Dosewallips
• WRIA 17 - Quilcene-Snow
• WRIA 1B - Elwha Dungeness
• WRIA 20 - Soleduck-Hoh
• WRIA 21 - Queets-Qulnault
Waterbody Names
Skokomish River
Tributaries:
• Purdy Creek
Weaver Creek
Ten Acre Creek
• Hunter Creek
Back to too of Daae
Last updated August 2013
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Pollutants Status TMOL Leads
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Fecal Coliform EPA approved Lydia Wanner
Has an 360-407-6329
Implementation plan
Copyright Ce) Washington State Department of Ecology. See http://www.ecy.wa.govjcopVrighLhtm
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