HomeMy WebLinkAboutELS Wetland Delineation 9022330041157 ·3rd Avenue Suite 220A • Longview, Washington 98632 • Tel (360) 578-1371 • Fax (360) 414-9305
June 5, 2019
Thomas and Naomi Horner
345 Casselary Road
Port Townsend, WA 98368
RE:Wetland delineation for Misty Clover Farm located at 345 Casselary Road, Jefferson
County Tax Parcel No. 902-233-004, in the Discovery Bay area of Jefferson County,
Washington.
Dear Thomas and Naomi:
Ecological Land Services, Inc. (ELS) was contracted to verify the boundary of Wetland B, which
was delineated by Westech Company of Port Angeles, Washington, and the results were reported
in the Wetland Delineation 345 Casselary Road, Discovery Bay, Washington, Assessor’s Parcel #
902-233-004, prepared September 2017.ELS biologists visited the property on January 11, 2019
to document the conditions of the wetland and determine if the wetland boundaries were accurately
identified in the report. Data was collected and compiled onto the attached data forms to document
the conditions observed during the ELS site visit.The wetland category and buffer requirements
were not re-examined as part of the verification as this information appeared accurate within the
report.
Westech Delineation-July/August 2017
The Westech Company delineation was conducted in July and August of 2017 and two wetlands
were identified, Wetlands A and B. Wetland A is located near the existing homesite where it is
situated between the main entrance road and driveway to the homesite. Wetland B is located west
of Wetland A where it is mostly situated north of the main farm road (continuation of the main
entrance road to property). Both wetlands were identified as slope, emergent, saturated
only/occasionally flooded systems that met the Category IV wetland rating criteria.The
delineation of Wetland A was not verified because of its position between the two roads and the
data collected by Westech during the August 4,2017 delineation provided a sufficient measure of
confidence that the boundaries were accurate without additional field verification or data
collection.
Wetland B as identified in the Westech report is located on sloping terrain that becomes steeper as
it approaches the main farm road.The delineation extended east and west along the farm road and
was confined to the ditch (Figure 2).It also included an area on the south side of the farm road.
The report prepared by Westech documents the conditions observed during the 2017 delineation
and states that the vegetation was un-grazed and composed of Himalayan blackberry (Rubus
armeniacus, FAC),timothy grass (Phleum pratense, FAC),and soft rush (Juncus effusus, FACW).
Data was collected in the wetland and upland at the northeast corner of Wetland B.The 2017
delineation report states that the boundary around the remainder of Wetland B was determined
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based on vegetation and soils but no additional data plots were obtained which would verify the
boundary around the remainder of the wetland.
Precipitation data was collected from the NOAA Online Weather Data (NOWdata-
https://w2.weather.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=sew)at the Quilcene 2 SW station indicated that there had
been only 0.06 inches of precipitation between July 4, 2017 and August 4,2017. Prior to July 4th,
there was 1.30 inches of precipitation that occurred in June. Normal precipitation for the months
of July and August was 0.63 inches and 0.94 inches, respectively.While it is not known if a
drought declaration was made for this area during this time period, there was below normal
precipitation in the month preceding the August 4th delineation visit. Therefore, the delineation
relying on vegetation alone (outside the single pair of wetland and upland test plots) would likely
result in false positive data which resulted in a larger area of wetland being identified.
ELS Delineation-January 2019
As a result of the onsite observations by ELS in January of 2019, the Wetland B boundaries
examined and the data that was collected indicated that the wetland w as much smaller than
delineated in August 2017.Because the delineation was done during the dry period of 2017 and
was based mostly on wetland vegetation dominance,it appears that areas not meeting the wetland
criteria were included in the recorded wetland boundaries for Wetland B. The delineation by ELS
biologists was conducted in the winter months, which facilitated a more accurate delineation based
on observations of all three wetland parameters (vegetation, hydrology, and hydric soils).The
wetland was re-delineated based on data collected in nine test plots in and around Wetland B,and
the findings within these test plots led to the delineation of a much smaller wetland area than had
previously been identified (Figure 2).The data was compiled within the data forms in Attachment
#1 and photos of the test plots and wetland area are included on the photoplates in Attachment #2.
In comparison to the original Westech delineation, the new Wetland B boundary was reduced
slightly at the north end while the entire southern half, including the ditch area south of the farm
road,did not meet wetland criteria. Data was collected in the upland around the north half of the
wetland at Test Plots 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7 with Test Plot 8 located downslope of the wetland and Test
Plot 9 located in the ditch south of the farm road. The data collected in these upland areas revealed
the absence of hydric soil conditions despite presence of depleted matrix chromas in some of the
profiles and redoximorphic concentrations in others (Attachment #1).Hydrology was present in
many of the upland soil holes but generally below 9 inches in the profile. The presence of water
in these holes can be attributed to the precipitation and snow occurring in the region in late 2018
and early 2019.Overall, water depth in the upland test plots was below that observed in the
wetland plots.There was no water present either in the soil hole or on the surface where Test Plot
9 was conducted.Several exploratory soil holes were conducted outside of the sampled areas to
document the conditions,but this data was not recorded.
Both the wetland and upland areas were dominated by similar vegetation communities that are
frequently grazed. The wetland area was observed to have greater dominance by hydrophytic plant
species whereas, the upland areas contained hydrophytic and non-hydrophytic plant species. The
pasture grasses observed within the wetland and upland include orchard grass (Dactylis glomerata,
FACU), tall fescue (Schedonorus arundinaceus, FAC), timothy (Phleum pratense, FAC), velvet
grass (Holcus lanatus, FAC), and an unidentified species of bentgrass (Agrostis sp.,FAC). In
addition, Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus, FAC), trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus,
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FACU), evergreen blackberry (Rubus laciniatus, FACU), horsetail (Equisetum arvense, FAC),
hazelnut (Corylus cornuta, FACU), sword fern (Polystichum munitum, FACU), bedstraw (Galium
aparine, FACU),and Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense, FAC) were also observed in both upland
and wetland areas.The wetland vegetation criterion was met at three of the seven upland test plots
because of the dominance by FAC species and despite the amount of cover provided by some
FACU species.
Conclusions
The ELS 2019 delineation was conducted during a time of year that allowed a more accurate
observation of all three wetland parameters which resulted in the reduction in the size of Wetland
B.The data collected indicates that the soils and vegetation criterion we re not met within areas
identified as wetland during the 2017 delineation by Westech. The categorization of the wetland
was not revisited as part of this delineation because it was completed using the current
methodology and appears to accurately reflect the wetland category of Wetland B. Wetland B
requires a 40-foot buffer because it is a Category IV and future activities proposed on the property
qualifies as moderate-intensity land use.
If there are any questions regarding this updated delineation, please contact me at joanne@eco-
land.com or 360-674-7186.
Sincerely,
Joanne Bartlett
Senior Biologist
Attachments
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Attachment #1 2019 data forms
Attachment #2 2019 photoplates
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TP-8TP-9TP-5TP-6TP-7TP-1TP-2TP-3TP-4Wetland BCategory IV (Rating By Others 2017)SlopeEmergentSaturated OnlyOccasionally Flooded(1,963 sq.ft.)40'Wetland A(2,519 sq.ft.)6/3/2019 12:19 PM c:\Users\right\Box\ELS\WA\jefferson\County\2958-horner\2958.01-misty clover farm\2958.01-figures\2958.01_DL.dwg right N6:(DATE:DWN:REQ. BY:PRJ. MGR:CHK:PROJECT NO:1157 3rd Ave., Suite 220ALongview, WA 98632Phone: (360) 578-1371Fax: (360) 414-9305www.eco-land.comDATE:DWN:REQ. BY:PRJ. MGR:CHK:PROJECT NO:Figure 2SITE MAP6/3/192958.01Misty Clover FarmThomas HornerSection 23, Township 29N, Range 2W, W.M. Jefferson County, WAJLLJBSCALE IN FEET080160NOTE(S):1.Aerial from Google Earth™2.Wetland and test plots located using handheld GPS with submeter accuracy.STUDY AREALEGEND:Study Area BoundarySite BoundaryWetland Boundary (ELS 2019)Wetland BufferWetland Boundary (By Others 2017)Ditch with Flow DirectionTest Plot Location (ELS 2019)Not Wetland (Per 2019 Data)TP-1
ATTACHMENT #1
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM –Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
VEGETATION –Use scientific names of plants
Tree Stratum (Plot size:)Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status Dominance Test Worksheet:
1.Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:0 (A)2.
3.Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:1 (B)4.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:0 (A/B)Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:)
1.Prevalence Index worksheet:
2.Total % Cover of:Multiply by:
3.OBL species x1 =
4.FACW species x2 =
5.FAC species x3 =
50% =, 20% == Total Cover FACU species x4 =
Herb Stratum (Plot size:10' diameter)UPL species x5 =
1.Dactylis glomerata 75 yes FACU Column Totals:(A)(B)
2.Agrostis sp.25 no FAC Prevalence Index = B/A =
3.Holcus lanatus 20 no FAC Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4.Juncus effusus 15 no FACW 1 –Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5.Galium triflorum 5 no FACU 2 -Dominance Test is >50%
6.Rubus armeniacus 5 no FAC 3 -Prevalence Index is <3.01
7.4 -Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)8.
9.5 -Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1
10.Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
11.
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.50% =72.5, 20% =29 145 = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:)
1.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
Yes No2.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 0
Remarks:The hydrophytic vegetation criterion is not met because there is less than 50% dominance by FAC and FACW species.
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm City/County:Port Townsend/Jefferson Sampling Date:1-11-19
Applicant/Owner:Thomas and Naomi Horner State:WA Sampling Point:TP 1
Investigator(s):J. Bartlett, K. Lacey Section, Township, Range:S 23 T 29 N R 2 WWM
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none):concave Slope (%):10%
Subregion (LRR):MLRA 2 Lat:Long:Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name:Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 0-15% slopes NWI classification:None
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,significantly disturbed?Are “Normal Circumstances” present?Yes No
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,naturally problematic?(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS –Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Yes No
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?Yes NoHydric Soil Present?Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Remarks:ELS conducted a second delineation of the wetland on the Misty Clover Farm property. The new delineation reduced the area of the wetland based on
vegetation and soil data collected in January 2019. Test Plot 1 is located in upland east of the wetland. This area is composed of sloping pasture that is
currently grazed by horses.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point:TP 1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches)Color (moist)%Color (moist)%Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-6 10YR 2/2 100 sa si lo
6-12 10YR 3/3 100 sa si lo gravel present
12-16 charcoal
16-20 10YR 4/2 98 10YR 4/6 2 C M sa si loa
sa -sandy
si -silt/silty
lo -loam
1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains.2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix, RC=Root Channel
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)Sandy Redox (S5)2 cm Muck (A10)
Histic Epipedon (A2)Stripped Matrix (S6)Red Parent Material (TF2)
Black Histic (A3)Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1)(except MLRA 1)Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)Depleted Matrix (F3)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Thick Dark Surface (A12)Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)Redox Depressions (F8)
Restrictive Layer (if present):
Hydric Soils Present?Yes No
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:This soil profile meets none of the hydric soil indicators because the depleted matrix is too low in the profile and the matrix colors above it are too high.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
Surface Water (A1)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
High Water Table (A2)(except MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)(MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)
Saturation (A3)Salt Crust (B11)Drainage Patterns (B10)
Water Marks (B1)Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Sediment Deposits (B2)Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Drift Deposits (B3)Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)Geomorphic Position (D2)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Iron Deposits (B5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)Stunted or Stresses Plants (D1)(LRR A)Raised Ant Mounds (D6)(LRR A)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)Other (Explain in Remarks)Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present?Yes No Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Water Table Present?Yes No Depth (inches):12
Saturation Present?
(includes capillary fringe)Yes No Depth (inches):
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:The wetland hydrology criterion is met because water was present in the soil hole at a depth of 12 inches.
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM –Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
VEGETATION –Use scientific names of plants
Tree Stratum (Plot size:)Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status Dominance Test Worksheet:
1.Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:2 (A)2.
3.Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:2 (B)4.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:100 (A/B)Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:)
1.Prevalence Index worksheet:
2.Total % Cover of:Multiply by:
3.OBL species x1 =
4.FACW species x2 =
5.FAC species x3 =
50% =, 20% == Total Cover FACU species x4 =
Herb Stratum (Plot size:10' diameter)UPL species x5 =
1.Schedonorus arundinaceus 75 yes FAC Column Totals:(A)(B)
2.Holcus lanatus 35 yes FAC Prevalence Index = B/A =
3.Juncus effusus 15 no FACW Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4.Carex sp.5 no FACW 1 –Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5.2 -Dominance Test is >50%
6.3 -Prevalence Index is <3.01
7.4 -Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)8.
9.5 -Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1
10.Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
11.
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.50% =65, 20% =26 130 =Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:)
1.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
Yes No2.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 0
Remarks:The hydrophytic vegetation criterion is met because there is greater than 50% dominance by FAC species.
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm City/County:Port Townsend/Jefferson Sampling Date:1-11-19
Applicant/Owner:Thomas and Naomi Horner State:WA Sampling Point:TP 2
Investigator(s):J. Bartlett, K. Lacey Section, Township, Range:S 23 T 29 N R 2 WWM
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none):concave Slope (%):10%
Subregion (LRR):MLRA 2 Lat:Long:Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name:Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 0-15% slopes NWI classification:None
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,significantly disturbed?Are “Normal Circumstances” present?Yes No
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,naturally problematic?(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS –Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Yes No
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?Yes NoHydric Soil Present?Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Remarks:ELS conducted a second delineation of the wetland on the Misty Clover Farm property. The new delineation reduced the area of the wetland based on
vegetation and soil data collected in January 2019. Test Plot 2 is located in the north end of the wetland where the vegetation is comprised of emergent
species.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point:TP 2
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches)Color (moist)%Color (moist)%Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-12 10YR 2/2 95 10YR 3/4 5 C M sa si lo
12-20 10YR 4/2 95 10YR 4/6 5 C M gr sa lo
gr -gravelly
sa -sandy
si -silt/silty
lo -loam
1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains.2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix, RC=Root Channel
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)Sandy Redox (S5)2 cm Muck (A10)
Histic Epipedon (A2)Stripped Matrix (S6)Red Parent Material (TF2)
Black Histic (A3)Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1)(except MLRA 1)Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)Depleted Matrix (F3)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Thick Dark Surface (A12)Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)Redox Depressions (F8)
Restrictive Layer (if present):
Hydric Soils Present?Yes No
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:This soil profile meets hydric soil indicator F6 because of the presence of redoximorphic concentrations within the surface layer.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
Surface Water (A1)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
High Water Table (A2)(except MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)(MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)
Saturation (A3)Salt Crust (B11)Drainage Patterns (B10)
Water Marks (B1)Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Sediment Deposits (B2)Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Drift Deposits (B3)Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)Geomorphic Position (D2)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Iron Deposits (B5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)Stunted or Stresses Plants (D1)(LRR A)Raised Ant Mounds (D6)(LRR A)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)Other (Explain in Remarks)Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present?Yes No Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Water Table Present?Yes No Depth (inches):8
Saturation Present?
(includes capillary fringe)Yes No Depth (inches):4
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:The wetland hydrology criterion is met because water was present in the soil hole within 12 inches of the surface.
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM –Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
VEGETATION –Use scientific names of plants
Tree Stratum (Plot size:)Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status Dominance Test Worksheet:
1.Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:1 (A)2.
3.Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:2 (B)4.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:50 (A/B)Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:20' diameter)
1.Rubus laciniatus 15 yes FACU Prevalence Index worksheet:
2.Total % Cover of:Multiply by:
3.OBL species x1 =
4.FACW species 5 x2 =10
5.FAC species 80 x3 =240
50% =7.5, 20% =3 15 = Total Cover FACU species 30 x4 =120
Herb Stratum (Plot size:10' diameter)UPL species x5 =
1.Schedonorus arundinaceus 75 yes FAC Column Totals:115 (A)370 (B)
2.Rubus ursinus 15 no FACU Prevalence Index = B/A =3.22
3.Juncus effusus 5 no FACW Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4.Rubus spectabilis (small starts)5 no FAC 1 –Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5.2 -Dominance Test is >50%
6.3 -Prevalence Index is <3.01
7.4 -Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)8.
9.5 -Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1
10.Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
11.
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.50% =50, 20% =20 100 = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:)
1.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
Yes No2.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 0
Remarks:The hydrophytic vegetation criterion is not met because the prevalence index is greater than 3.0.
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm City/County:Port Townsend/Jefferson Sampling Date:1-11-19
Applicant/Owner:Thomas and Naomi Horner State:WA Sampling Point:TP 3
Investigator(s):J. Bartlett, K. Lacey Section, Township, Range:S 23 T 29 N R 2 WWM
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none):concave Slope (%):10%
Subregion (LRR):MLRA 2 Lat:Long:Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name:Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 0-15% slopes NWI classification:None
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,significantly disturbed?Are “Normal Circumstances” present?Yes No
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,naturally problematic?(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS –Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Yes No
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?Yes NoHydric Soil Present?Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Remarks:ELS conducted a second delineation of the wetland on the Misty Clover Farm property. The new delineation reduced the area of the wetland based on
vegetation and soil data collected in January 2019. Test Plot 3 is located in upland north of the wetland. This area is composed of pasture with
overhanging conifer trees from slighly higher up.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point:TP 3
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches)Color (moist)%Color (moist)%Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-4 10YR 2/2 100 sa si lo charcoal chunks present
4-10 10YR 4/3 97 10YR 3/6 3 C M gr sa lo gravel present
10-16 2.5Y 4/2 95 10YR 4/6 5 C M gr sa lo
sa -sandy
si -silt/silty
lo -loam
gr -gravelly
1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains.2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix, RC=Root Channel
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)Sandy Redox (S5)2 cm Muck (A10)
Histic Epipedon (A2)Stripped Matrix (S6)Red Parent Material (TF2)
Black Histic (A3)Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1)(except MLRA 1)Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)Depleted Matrix (F3)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Thick Dark Surface (A12)Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)Redox Depressions (F8)
Restrictive Layer (if present):
Hydric Soils Present?Yes No
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:This soil profile meets none of the hydric soil indicators because the depleted matrix is below a depth of 10 inches and the matrix chroma is too high in the
upper layers of the soil.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
Surface Water (A1)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
High Water Table (A2)(except MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)(MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)
Saturation (A3)Salt Crust (B11)Drainage Patterns (B10)
Water Marks (B1)Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Sediment Deposits (B2)Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Drift Deposits (B3)Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)Geomorphic Position (D2)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Iron Deposits (B5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)Stunted or Stresses Plants (D1)(LRR A)Raised Ant Mounds (D6)(LRR A)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)Other (Explain in Remarks)Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present?Yes No Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Water Table Present?Yes No Depth (inches):9
Saturation Present?
(includes capillary fringe)Yes No Depth (inches):
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:The wetland hydrology criterion is met because water was present in the soil hole at a depth of 9 inches.
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM –Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
VEGETATION –Use scientific names of plants
Tree Stratum (Plot size:)Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status Dominance Test Worksheet:
1.Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:1 (A)2.
3.Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:4 (B)4.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:25 (A/B)Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:20' diameter)
1.Rubus laciniatus 15 yes FACU Prevalence Index worksheet:
2.Corylus cornuta 5 yes FACU Total % Cover of:Multiply by:
3.OBL species x1 =
4.FACW species x2 =
5.FAC species x3 =
50% =10, 20% =4 20 = Total Cover FACU species x4 =
Herb Stratum (Plot size:10' diameter)UPL species x5 =
1.Rubus ursinus 25 yes FACU Column Totals:(A)(B)
2.Equisetum arvense 20 yes FAC Prevalence Index = B/A =
3.Cirsium arvense 15 no FAC Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4.grass sp.*15 no FAC 1 –Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5.Polystichum munitum 10 no FACU 2 -Dominance Test is >50%
6.3 -Prevalence Index is <3.01
7.4 -Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)8.
9.5 -Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1
10.Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
11.
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.50% =42.5, 20% =17 85 = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:)
1.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
Yes No2.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 15
Remarks:The hydrophytic vegetation criterion is not met because there is less than 50% dominance by FAC species.
*grass assumed FAC
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm City/County:Port Townsend/Jefferson Sampling Date:1-11-19
Applicant/Owner:Thomas and Naomi Horner State:WA Sampling Point:TP 4
Investigator(s):J. Bartlett, K. Lacey Section, Township, Range:S 23 T 29 N R 2 WWM
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none):concave Slope (%):10%
Subregion (LRR):MLRA 2 Lat:Long:Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name:Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 0-15% slopes NWI classification:None
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,significantly disturbed?Are “Normal Circumstances” present?Yes No
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,naturally problematic?(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS –Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Yes No
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?Yes NoHydric Soil Present?Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Remarks:ELS conducted a second delineation of the wetland on the Misty Clover Farm property. The new delineation reduced the area of the wetland based on
vegetation and soil data collected in January 2019. Test Plot 4 is located in upland north of the wetland. This area is composed of pasture with
overhanging conifer trees from slightly higher up.There is also greater dominance by upland shrub species.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point:TP 4
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches)Color (moist)%Color (moist)%Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-7 10YR 2/2 100 gr sa lo
7-16 10YR 4/2 50 gr sa lo gravel present
7-16 10YR 4/3 50 gr sa lo
sa -sandy
si -silt/silty
lo -loam
gr -gravelly
1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains.2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix, RC=Root Channel
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)Sandy Redox (S5)2 cm Muck (A10)
Histic Epipedon (A2)Stripped Matrix (S6)Red Parent Material (TF2)
Black Histic (A3)Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1)(except MLRA 1)Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)Depleted Matrix (F3)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Thick Dark Surface (A12)Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)Redox Depressions (F8)
Restrictive Layer (if present):
Hydric Soils Present?Yes No
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:This soil profile meets none of the hydric soil indicators because there is not greater than 60%depleted matrix within either soil layer.There are also no
redoximorphic features.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
Surface Water (A1)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
High Water Table (A2)(except MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)(MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)
Saturation (A3)Salt Crust (B11)Drainage Patterns (B10)
Water Marks (B1)Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Sediment Deposits (B2)Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Drift Deposits (B3)Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)Geomorphic Position (D2)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Iron Deposits (B5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)Stunted or Stresses Plants (D1)(LRR A)Raised Ant Mounds (D6)(LRR A)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)Other (Explain in Remarks)Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present?Yes No Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Water Table Present?Yes No Depth (inches):9
Saturation Present?
(includes capillary fringe)Yes No Depth (inches):
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:The wetland hydrology criterion is met because water was present in the soil hole at a depth of 9 inches.
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM –Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
VEGETATION –Use scientific names of plants
Tree Stratum (Plot size:)Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status Dominance Test Worksheet:
1.Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:1 (A)2.
3.Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:3 (B)4.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:33 (A/B)Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:20' diameter)
1.Rubus armeniacus 20 yes FAC Prevalence Index worksheet:
2.Total % Cover of:Multiply by:
3.OBL species x1 =
4.FACW species x2 =
5.FAC species x3 =
50% =10, 20% =4 20 = Total Cover FACU species x4 =
Herb Stratum (Plot size:10' diameter)UPL species x5 =
1.Dactylis glomerata 75 yes FACU Column Totals:(A)(B)
2.Rubus ursinus 20 yes FACU Prevalence Index = B/A =
3.Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4.1 –Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5.2 -Dominance Test is >50%
6.3 -Prevalence Index is <3.01
7.4 -Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)8.
9.5 -Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1
10.Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
11.
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.50% =47.5, 20% =19 95 = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:)
1.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
Yes No2.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 5
Remarks:The hydrophytic vegetation criterion is not met because there is less than 50% dominance by FAC species.
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm City/County:Port Townsend/Jefferson Sampling Date:1-11-19
Applicant/Owner:Thomas and Naomi Horner State:WA Sampling Point:TP 5
Investigator(s):J. Bartlett, K. Lacey Section, Township, Range:S 23 T 29 N R 2 WWM
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none):concave Slope (%):10%
Subregion (LRR):MLRA 2 Lat:Long:Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name:Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 0-15% slopes NWI classification:None
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,significantly disturbed?Are “Normal Circumstances” present?Yes No
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,naturally problematic?(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS –Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Yes No
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?Yes NoHydric Soil Present?Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Remarks:ELS conducted a second delineation of the wetland on the Misty Clover Farm property. The new delineation reduced the area of the wetland based on
vegetation and soil data collected in January 2019. Test Plot 5 is located in upland west of the wetland where the vegetation is composed mostly of grasses
and blackberry thickets.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point:TP 5
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches)Color (moist)%Color (moist)%Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-8 10YR 2/2 100 gr sa lo charcoal present
8-16 10YR 4/3 95 10YR 3/6 5 C M gr sa lo
sa -sandy
si -silt/silty
lo -loam
gr -gravelly
1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains.2Location: PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix, RC=Root Channel
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)Sandy Redox (S5)2 cm Muck (A10)
Histic Epipedon (A2)Stripped Matrix (S6)Red Parent Material (TF2)
Black Histic (A3)Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1)(except MLRA 1)Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)Depleted Matrix (F3)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Thick Dark Surface (A12)Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)Redox Depressions (F8)
Restrictive Layer (if present):
Hydric Soils Present?Yes No
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:This soil profile meets none of the hydric soil indicators because the underlying layer does not have a depleted matrix chroma.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
Surface Water (A1)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
High Water Table (A2)(except MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)(MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)
Saturation (A3)Salt Crust (B11)Drainage Patterns (B10)
Water Marks (B1)Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Sediment Deposits (B2)Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Drift Deposits (B3)Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)Geomorphic Position (D2)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Iron Deposits (B5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)Stunted or Stresses Plants (D1)(LRR A)Raised Ant Mounds (D6)(LRR A)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)Other (Explain in Remarks)Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present?Yes No Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Water Table Present?Yes No Depth (inches):13
Saturation Present?
(includes capillary fringe)Yes No Depth (inches):
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:The wetland hydrology criterion is not met because the water table is below 12 inches in the soil hole.
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM –Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
VEGETATION –Use scientific names of plants
Tree Stratum (Plot size:)Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status Dominance Test Worksheet:
1.Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:1 (A)2.
3.Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:1 (B)4.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:100 (A/B)Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:)
1.Prevalence Index worksheet:
2.Total % Cover of:Multiply by:
3.OBL species x1 =
4.FACW species x2 =
5.FAC species x3 =
50% =, 20% == Total Cover FACU species x4 =
Herb Stratum (Plot size:10' diameter)UPL species x5 =
1.Schedonorus arundinaceus 75 yes FAC Column Totals:(A)(B)
2.Juncus effusus 20 no FACW Prevalence Index = B/A =
3.Rubus ursinus 20 no FACU Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4.Equisetum arvense 10 no FAC 1 –Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5.Cirsium arvense 10 no FAC 2 -Dominance Test is >50%
6.3 -Prevalence Index is <3.01
7.4 -Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)8.
9.5 -Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1
10.Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
11.
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.50% =67.5, 20% =27 135 = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:)
1.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
Yes No2.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 0
Remarks:The hydrophytic vegetation criterion is met because there is greater than 50% dominance by FAC species.
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm City/County:Port Townsend/Jefferson Sampling Date:1-11-19
Applicant/Owner:Thomas and Naomi Horner State:WA Sampling Point:TP 6
Investigator(s):J. Bartlett, K. Lacey Section, Township, Range:S 23 T 29 N R 2 WWM
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none):concave Slope (%):10%
Subregion (LRR):MLRA 2 Lat:Long:Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name:Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 0-15% slopes NWI classification:None
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,significantly disturbed?Are “Normal Circumstances” present?Yes No
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,naturally problematic?(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS –Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Yes No
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?Yes NoHydric Soil Present?Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Remarks:ELS conducted a second delineation of the wetland on the Misty Clover Farm property. The new delineation reduced the area of the wetland based on
vegetation and soil data collected in January 2019. Test Plot 6 is located on the west side of the emergent wetland.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point:TP 6
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches)Color (moist)%Color (moist)%Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-7 10YR 2/1 100 sa si lo
7-20 10YR 4/2 65 10YR 4/6 5 C M sa si lo
7-20 10YR 4/3 35 sa si lo
gr -gravelly
sa -sandy
si -silt/silty
lo -loam
1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains.2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix,RC=Root Channel
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)Sandy Redox (S5)2 cm Muck (A10)
Histic Epipedon (A2)Stripped Matrix (S6)Red Parent Material (TF2)
Black Histic (A3)Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1)(except MLRA 1)Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)Depleted Matrix (F3)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Thick Dark Surface (A12)Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)Redox Depressions (F8)
Restrictive Layer (if present):
Hydric Soils Present?Yes No
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:This soil profile meets hydric soil indicator A11 because of the presence of a depleted matrix chroma with redoximorhic features.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
Surface Water (A1)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
High Water Table (A2)(except MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)(MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)
Saturation (A3)Salt Crust (B11)Drainage Patterns (B10)
Water Marks (B1)Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Sediment Deposits (B2)Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Drift Deposits (B3)Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)Geomorphic Position (D2)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Iron Deposits (B5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)Stunted or Stresses Plants (D1)(LRR A)Raised Ant Mounds (D6)(LRR A)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)Other (Explain in Remarks)Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present?Yes No Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Water Table Present?Yes No Depth (inches):8
Saturation Present?
(includes capillary fringe)Yes No Depth (inches):6
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:The wetland hydrology criterion is met because water was present in the soil hole within 12 inches of the surface.
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM –Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
VEGETATION –Use scientific names of plants
Tree Stratum (Plot size:)Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status Dominance Test Worksheet:
1.Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:2 (A)2.
3.Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:3 (B)4.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:66 (A/B)Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:20' diameter)
1.Rubus armeniacus 10 yes FAC Prevalence Index worksheet:
2.Total % Cover of:Multiply by:
3.OBL species x1 =
4.FACW species x2 =
5.FAC species x3 =
50% =5, 20% =2 10 = Total Cover FACU species x4 =
Herb Stratum (Plot size:10' diameter)UPL species x5 =
1.Juncus effusus 50 yes FACW Column Totals:(A)(B)
2.Rubus ursinus 25 yes FACU Prevalence Index = B/A =
3.Cirsum arvense 10 no FAC Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4.1 –Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5.2 -Dominance Test is >50%
6.3 -Prevalence Index is <3.01
7.4 -Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)8.
9.5 -Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1
10.Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
11.
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.50% =42.5, 20% =17 85 = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:)
1.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
Yes No2.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 15
Remarks:The hydrophytic vegetation criterion is met because there is greater than 50% dominance by FAC and FACW species.
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm City/County:Port Townsend/Jefferson Sampling Date:1-11-19
Applicant/Owner:Thomas and Naomi Horner State:WA Sampling Point:TP 7
Investigator(s):J. Bartlett, K. Lacey Section, Township, Range:S 23 T 29 N R 2 WWM
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none):concave Slope (%):10%
Subregion (LRR):MLRA 2 Lat:Long:Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name:Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 0-15% slopes NWI classification:None
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,significantly disturbed?Are “Normal Circumstances” present?Yes No
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,naturally problematic?(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS –Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Yes No
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?Yes NoHydric Soil Present?Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Remarks:ELS conducted a second delineation of the wetland on the Misty Clover Farm property. The new delineation reduced the area of the wetland based on
vegetation and soil data collected in January 2019. Test Plot 7 is located in upland east of the wetland where the vegetation is composed mostly of soft
rush and blackberry thickets.This area slopes down into the delineated wetland.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point:TP 7
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches)Color (moist)%Color (moist)%Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-8 10YR 2/2 100 gr sa lo
8-16 10YR 3/2 99 10YR 3/4 1 C M gr sa lo
sa -sandy
si -silt/silty
lo -loam
gr -gravelly
1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains.2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix, RC=Root Channel
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)Sandy Redox (S5)2 cm Muck (A10)
Histic Epipedon (A2)Stripped Matrix (S6)Red Parent Material (TF2)
Black Histic (A3)Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1)(except MLRA 1)Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)Depleted Matrix (F3)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Thick Dark Surface (A12)Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)Redox Depressions (F8)
Restrictive Layer (if present):
Hydric Soils Present?Yes No
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:This soil profile meets none of the hydric soil indicators because the underlying layer does not have a depleted matrix chroma and the percentage of
redoximorphic features is less than 5%..
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
Surface Water (A1)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
High Water Table (A2)(except MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)(MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)
Saturation (A3)Salt Crust (B11)Drainage Patterns (B10)
Water Marks (B1)Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Sediment Deposits (B2)Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Drift Deposits (B3)Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)Geomorphic Position (D2)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Iron Deposits (B5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)Stunted or Stresses Plants (D1)(LRR A)Raised Ant Mounds (D6)(LRR A)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)Other (Explain in Remarks)Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present?Yes No Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Water Table Present?Yes No Depth (inches):13
Saturation Present?
(includes capillary fringe)Yes No Depth (inches):
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:The wetland hydrology criterion is not met because the water table is below 12 inches in the soil hole.
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM –Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
VEGETATION –Use scientific names of plants
Tree Stratum (Plot size:)Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status Dominance Test Worksheet:
1.Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:2 (A)2.
3.Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:3 (B)4.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:66 (A/B)Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:20' diameter)
1.Prevalence Index worksheet:
2.Total % Cover of:Multiply by:
3.OBL species x1 =
4.FACW species x2 =
5.FAC species x3 =
50% =, 20% == Total Cover FACU species x4 =
Herb Stratum (Plot size:10' diameter)UPL species x5 =
1.Dactylis glomerata 50 yes FACU Column Totals:(A)(B)
2.Schedonorus arundinaceus 20 yes FAC Prevalence Index = B/A =
3.Phleum pratense 20 yes FAC Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4.Holcus lanatus 10 no FAC 1 –Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5.2 -Dominance Test is >50%
6.3 -Prevalence Index is <3.01
7.4 -Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)8.
9.5 -Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1
10.Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
11.
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.50% =50, 20% =20 100 = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:)
1.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
Yes No2.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 15
Remarks:The hydrophytic vegetation criterion is met because there is greater than 50% dominance by FAC species.
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm City/County:Port Townsend/Jefferson Sampling Date:1-11-19
Applicant/Owner:Thomas and Naomi Horner State:WA Sampling Point:TP 8
Investigator(s):J. Bartlett, K. Lacey Section, Township, Range:S 23 T 29 N R 2 WWM
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none):concave Slope (%):10%
Subregion (LRR):MLRA 2 Lat:Long:Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name:Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 0-15% slopes NWI classification:None
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,significantly disturbed?Are “Normal Circumstances” present?Yes No
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,naturally problematic?(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS –Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Yes No
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?Yes NoHydric Soil Present?Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Remarks:ELS conducted a second delineation of the wetland on the Misty Clover Farm property. The new delineation reduced the area of the wetland based on
vegetation and soil data collected in January 2019. Test Plot 8 is located in upland downslope and south of the delineated wetland.This area slopes down
to the south. It is composed of dense grasses that were ungrazed at the time of the site visit.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point:TP 8
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches)Color (moist)%Color (moist)%Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-10 10YR 3/2 50 gr sa lo
0-10 10YR 3/3 48 10YR 4/6 2 C M gr sa lo
10-12 10YR 3/2 100 gr sa lo
12-16 charcoal
sa -sandy
si -silt/silty
lo -loam
gr -gravelly
1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains.2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix, RC=Root Channel
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)Sandy Redox (S5)2 cm Muck (A10)
Histic Epipedon (A2)Stripped Matrix (S6)Red Parent Material (TF2)
Black Histic (A3)Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1)(except MLRA 1)Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)Depleted Matrix (F3)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Thick Dark Surface (A12)Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)Redox Depressions (F8)
Restrictive Layer (if present):
Hydric Soils Present?Yes No
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:This soil profile meets none of the hydric soil indicators because the underlying layer does not have a depleted matrix chroma and the percentage of
redoximorphic features is less than 5%..
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
Surface Water (A1)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
High Water Table (A2)(except MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)(MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)
Saturation (A3)Salt Crust (B11)Drainage Patterns (B10)
Water Marks (B1)Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Sediment Deposits (B2)Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Drift Deposits (B3)Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)Geomorphic Position (D2)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Iron Deposits (B5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)Stunted or Stresses Plants (D1)(LRR A)Raised Ant Mounds (D6)(LRR A)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)Other (Explain in Remarks)Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present?Yes No Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Water Table Present?Yes No Depth (inches):13
Saturation Present?
(includes capillary fringe)Yes No Depth (inches):
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:The wetland hydrology criterion is not met because the water table is below 12 inches in the soil hole.
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM –Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
VEGETATION –Use scientific names of plants
Tree Stratum (Plot size:)Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status Dominance Test Worksheet:
1.Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:1 (A)2.
3.Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:1 (B)4.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:100 (A/B)Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:20' diameter)
1.Prevalence Index worksheet:
2.Total % Cover of:Multiply by:
3.OBL species x1 =
4.FACW species x2 =
5.FAC species x3 =
50% =, 20% == Total Cover FACU species x4 =
Herb Stratum (Plot size:10' diameter)UPL species x5 =
1.grazed grasses*75 yes FAC Column Totals:(A)(B)
2.Hypochaeris radicata 15 no FACU Prevalence Index = B/A =
3.Thuja plicata**15 no FAC Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4.Pseudotsuga menziesii**5 no FAC 1 –Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5.Juncus effusus 5 no FACW 2 -Dominance Test is >50%
6.3 -Prevalence Index is <3.01
7.4 -Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)8.
9.5 -Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1
10.Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
11.
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.50% =50, 20% =20 100 = Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:)
1.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
Yes No2.
50% =, 20% == Total Cover
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 15
Remarks:The hydrophytic vegetation criterion is met because there is greater than 50% dominance by FAC species.*unidentified grasses assumed FAC.
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm City/County:Port Townsend/Jefferson Sampling Date:1-11-19
Applicant/Owner:Thomas and Naomi Horner State:WA Sampling Point:TP 9
Investigator(s):J. Bartlett, K. Lacey Section, Township, Range:S 23 T 29 N R 2 WWM
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.):hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none):concave Slope (%):10%
Subregion (LRR):MLRA 2 Lat:Long:Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name:Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 0-15% slopes NWI classification:None
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,significantly disturbed?Are “Normal Circumstances” present?Yes No
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,naturally problematic?(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS –Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Yes No
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?Yes NoHydric Soil Present?Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Remarks:ELS conducted a second delineation of the wetland on the Misty Clover Farm property. The new delineation reduced the area of the wetland based on
vegetation and soil data collected in January 2019. Test Plot 9 is located along the ditch on the south side of the farm road. This area is heavily grazed by
horses.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast –Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point:TP 9
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches)Color (moist)%Color (moist)%Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-10 10YR 4/4 98 10YR 4/6 2 C M gr sa lo compacted
10-16 compacted so could not dig any deeper
sa -sandy
si -silt/silty
lo -loam
gr -gravelly
1Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains.2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix, RC=Root Channel
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1)Sandy Redox (S5)2 cm Muck (A10)
Histic Epipedon (A2)Stripped Matrix (S6)Red Parent Material (TF2)
Black Histic (A3)Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1)(except MLRA 1)Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)Depleted Matrix (F3)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Thick Dark Surface (A12)Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)Redox Depressions (F8)
Restrictive Layer (if present):
Hydric Soils Present?Yes No
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:This soil profile meets none of the hydric soil indicators because the underlying layer does not have a depleted matrix chroma and the percentage of
redoximorphic features is less than 5%..
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
Surface Water (A1)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
High Water Table (A2)(except MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)(MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)
Saturation (A3)Salt Crust (B11)Drainage Patterns (B10)
Water Marks (B1)Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Sediment Deposits (B2)Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Drift Deposits (B3)Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)Geomorphic Position (D2)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Iron Deposits (B5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)Stunted or Stresses Plants (D1)(LRR A)Raised Ant Mounds (D6)(LRR A)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)Other (Explain in Remarks)Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present?Yes No Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present?Yes No
Water Table Present?Yes No Depth (inches):
Saturation Present?
(includes capillary fringe)Yes No Depth (inches):
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:The wetland hydrology criterion is not met because there was no hydrology present during the field visit and there was no evidence of wetland hydrology.
Project Site:Misty Clover Farm
ATTACHMENT #2
1157 3rd Ave., Suite 220A
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 578-1371
Fax: (360) 414-9305
DATE:5/7/19
DWN:JB
PRJ. MGR:JB
PROJ.#:2958.01
Photoplate 1
Project Name:Misty Clover
Farm
Client:Thomas and Naomi
Horner
Jefferson County, Washington
Photo 1 was taken from the north
end of the wetland after it was re-
delineated. This photo looks
easterly across the north edge of
the wetland.
Photo 3 was taken from the same
location as Photos 1 and 2 and
looks south through this sloping
emergent wetland.
Photo 2 is taken from the same
location as Photo 1 and looks north
along the trail. The area beyond
the maple tree on the right is a
historic clearing that is now
dominated by blackberry thickets.
Photo 2 was taken from the same
location as Photo 1 and it looks
southeasterly across the north half
of the wetland. Test plot and
wetland boundary flags are
visible in this photo.
1157 3rd Ave., Suite 220A
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 578-1371
Fax: (360) 414-9305
DATE:5/7/19
DWN:JB
PRJ. MGR:JB
PROJ.#:2958.01
Photoplate 2
Project Name:Misty Clover
Farm
Client:Thomas and Naomi
Horner
Jefferson County, Washington
Photo 4 is taken of the soil hole
at Test Plot 2, which is located at
the north end of the wetland.
This area met the wetland criteria
because positive indicators were
present for all three parameters.
Photo 6 is taken of the soil hole
at Test Plot 6, which is in the
south half of the wetland. This
area meets the wetland criteria
because positive indicators were
present for all three parameters.
Photo 2 is taken from the same
location as Photo 1 and looks north
along the trail. The area beyond
the maple tree on the right is a
historic clearing that is now
dominated by blackberry thickets.
Photo 5 TP 2 is taken of the
vegetation within Test Plot 2.It
was dominated by grasses,
sedges, and rushes.
1157 3rd Ave., Suite 220A
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 578-1371
Fax: (360) 414-9305
DATE:5/7/19
DWN:JB
PRJ. MGR:JB
PROJ.#:2958.01
Photoplate 3
Project Name:Misty Clover
Farm
Client:Thomas and Naomi
Horner
Jefferson County, Washington
Photo 7 is taken of the soil
profile at Test Plot 1. This area is
located outside the northeastern
tip of the wetland. It does not
meet the hydric soil criterion
because of the high matrix
chroma within the upper 12
inches of the profile.
Photo 9 is taken of the soil hole
conducted at Test Plot 3.It is
located northwest of the
delineated wetland where the
vegetation is dominated by
pasture species beneath a canopy
of trees.The soil profile in this
area did not meet the hydric soil
criterion but hydrology was
present due to the rains occurring
prior to the January 11, 2019 site
visit.
Photo 2 is taken from the same
location as Photo 1 and looks north
along the trail. The area beyond
the maple tree on the right is a
historic clearing that is now
dominated by blackberry thickets.
Photo 8 is taken of the vegetation
growing within the area of
sloping upland.The vegetation
criterion was not met because of
the dominance by orchard grass,
which has a FACU indicator
status.
1157 3rd Ave., Suite 220A
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 578-1371
Fax: (360) 414-9305
DATE:5/7/19
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PRJ. MGR:JB
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Photoplate 4
Project Name:Misty Clover
Farm
Client:Thomas and Naomi
Horner
Jefferson County, Washington
Photo 10 is taken of the area
where Test Plot 3 was conducted.
Trees are present over this area,
which is dominated by pasture
grasses with low percentages of
such FACU plants as evergreen
and trailing blackberry.
Photo 12 is taken of the
vegetation that was observed in
the area of Test Plot 4. Once
again, there is cover by grasses
and weeds that include such
FACU species as hazelnut,sword
fern, evergreen blackberry, and
trailing blackberry.
Photo 2 is taken from the same
location as Photo 1 and looks north
along the trail. The area beyond
the maple tree on the right is a
historic clearing that is now
dominated by blackberry thickets.
Photo 11 is taken of the soil hole
at Test Plot 4, which is located
west of Test Plot 3 and remains
beneath a tree canopy. The soil
profile did not meet the hydric
soil criterion because of high
matrix chromas. The water table
was at 9 inches during the
January 11, 2019 site visit due to
rain events.
1157 3rd Ave., Suite 220A
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 578-1371
Fax: (360) 414-9305
DATE:5/7/19
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Photoplate 5
Project Name:Misty Clover
Farm
Client:Thomas and Naomi
Horner
Jefferson County, Washington
Photo 13 is taken of the soil hole
conducted at Test Plot 5,which is
located on the west side of the
wetland. The soil profile in this
area did not meet the hydric soil
criterion because it lacks low
matrix chromas.The water was
at a depth of 13 inches in the soil
hole.
Photo 15 is taken of the hole
conducted at Test Plot 7, which is
located on the east side of the
wetland. The soil profile in this
area did not meet the hydric soil
criterion because of the high
matrix chroma.
Photo 2 is taken from the same
location as Photo 1 and looks north
along the trail. The area beyond
the maple tree on the right is a
historic clearing that is now
dominated by blackberry thickets.
Photo 14 is taken of the
vegetation observed in the area of
Test Plot 5. This area is
composed of pasture grasses with
some upland plant species that
includes trailing blackberry.
1157 3rd Ave., Suite 220A
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 578-1371
Fax: (360) 414-9305
DATE:5/7/19
DWN:JB
PRJ. MGR:JB
PROJ.#:2958.01
Photoplate 6
Project Name:Misty Clover
Farm
Client:Thomas and Naomi
Horner
Jefferson County, Washington
Photo 16 TP 9 was taken of the
soil hole conducted at Test Plot 9,
which is located along the ditch
next to the main farm road. This
area was delineated as wetland by
the previous consultant. During
the January 11, 2019 site visit,
this area was determined to be
non-wetland due to the high
matrix chroma soils and lack of
hydrology.
Photo 18 was taken along the
main farm road looking east. The
slope to the left, where a hole
was being dug to observe the soil
conditions. The area did not
contain hydric soil characteristics
even though it was dominated by
soft rush.
Photo 2 is taken from the same
location as Photo 1 and looks north
along the trail. The area beyond
the maple tree on the right is a
historic clearing that is now
dominated by blackberry thickets.
Photo 17 was taken of the
vegetation observed at Test Plot
9. This area is heavily grazed so
the grasses could not be
identified.The vegetation
includes hairy cat’s ear and
western red cedar/Douglas fir
seedlings.