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Land Services November 18, 2019
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DEC 1 6 2019
JEFFERSON COUNTY DCD
Hagler Road Property
Jefferson County, Washington
Prepared for
Zane Testerman
2229 E Rosecrans Court
Port Townsend, WA
(949)370-9118
Prepared by
Ecological Land Services, Inc.
1 157 3rd Avenue, Suite 220A - Longview, WA 98632
(360) 578-1371 - Project Number 3074.01
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................1
METHODOLOGY..............................................................................................................................I
SITEDESCRIPTION..........................................................................................................................I.
VEGETATION...................................................................................................................................2
SOILS................................................................................................................................................2
HYDROLOGY....................................................................................................................................3
NATIONALWETLAND INVENTORY.................................................................................................3
JEFFERSONCOUNTY CRITICAL AREAS INVENTORY......................................................................3
CONCLUSIONS..................................................................................................................................3
NON -WETLAND DETERMINATION............................................................... ........................... 3
OFFSITE WETLAND CATEGORIZATION.................................................................................. 4
CRITICAL AREA BUFFER REQUIREMENTS................................................................................. 4
LIMITATIONS................................................................................................,.................................A
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................... S
FIGURES & PHOTOPLATES
Figure 1 Vicinity Map
Figure 2 Site Map
Figure 3
Site Plan
Figure 4
Soil Survey Map
Figure 5
National Wetlands Inventory Map
Figure 6
Jefferson County Critical Areas Map
Photoplates
Site Photos
APPENDIX A
Wetland Determination Data Forms
APPENDIX B
Wetland Rating Form — Offsite Wetland
Figure 7 Wetland Rating Figure — 150'offset
Figure 8 Wetland Rating Figure — 1 KM
Figure 9 Wetland Rating Figure — 303(d) / TMDL
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SIGNATURE PAGE
The information and data in this report were compiled and prepared under the supervision and
direction of the undersigned.
Joanne Bartlett, PWS
Senior Biologist
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INTRODUCTION
Ecological Land Services, Inc. (ELS) was contracted by Zane Testerman to conduct a critical areas
reconnaissance to determine presence of streams and/or wetlands for the property located at 9224
Flagler Road, Jefferson County Tax Parcel Number 021204017, in Nordland, Washington. This
property is located in a portion of Section 20, Township 30 North, Range 1 East of the Willamette
Meridian, in Nordland, Washington (Figure 1). This report summarizes findings of the non -
wetland determination according to the Jefferson County Code (JCC), Chapter 18.22 Article VII
Wetlands.
METHODOLOGY
The wetland determination followed the Routine Determination Method in the Western Mountains,
Valleys, and Coast Region according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wetland Delineation
Manual (Environmental Laboratory 1987), and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers
Wetland Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys and Coast Region (Version 2.0) (U.S.
Army Engineer Research and Development Center 2010).
The Routine Determination Method examines three parameters—vegetation, soils, and
hydrology—to determine if wetlands exist in a given area. Hydrology is critical in determining
what is wetland but is often difficult to assess because hydrologic conditions can change
periodically (hourly, daily, or seasonally). Consequently, it is necessary to determine if
hydrophytic vegetation and hydric soils are present, which would indicate that water is present for
long enough duration to support a wetland plant community. By definition, wetlands are those
areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration
sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation
typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands are regulated as "Waters of the
United States" by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), as "Waters of the State" by the
Washington Department of Ecology (DOE), and locally by Jefferson County.
To determine the presence or absence of critical areas on this property, ELS biologists collected
data on vegetation, soils, and hydrology at six test plots in areas where potential hydrophytic
vegetation was observed (Figure 2). The data collected onsite revealed no onsite wetlands,
however, a long, linear wetland begins just offsite to the north. The southern tip was delineated
where it lies within 32 feet of this property. The six test plots and the offsite wetland boundary
were located with a handheld GPS unit to provide their locations on the site map (Figure 2).
SITE DESCRIPTION
This 9.73 -acre long rectangular property is located on the east side of Flagler Road near the north
end of Marrowstone Island (Figure 1). The property is undeveloped and forested except for an
existing dirt road that begins at the southwest corner and winds across the property to the east line
(Photoplates 1 and 2). There are two clearings along the road where the trees were removed, and
grass is currently growing (Photoplate 3). Historic logging left some areas of dense shrubs that
include potential wetland and definitively upland plant species (Photoplate 4, 5, and 6). The
terrain is level to undulating with shallow depressions forming in the lower undulations. Adjacent
development includes residential on large lots to the north and west, undeveloped land to the east,
and a small RV park to the south (Photoplate 1). There is a long, linear wetland offsite to the north
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that ends about 32 feet from the property line (Photoplate 7). The wetland is a forested system
with a dense understory of slough sedge. It is a depressional system with no outlet, although a
stream is mapped from the wetland and across this property. A stream was not identified on the
property during the reconnaissance site visit.
VEGETATION
The forested vegetation on the property is composed of deciduous and coniferous species that
include Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii, FACU) and Scouler's willow (Salix scouleriana,
FAC). The shrub layer is sparse in some areas and dense in others having developed in previously
logged areas. The shrub species recorded at the test plots include Nootka rose (Rosa nutkana,
FAC), Hooker willow (Salix hookeriana, FACW), western crabapple (Malus fusca, FACW), salal
(Gaultherin shallon, FACU), salmonberry (Rebus spectabilis, FAC), snowberry (Symphoricarpos
albus, FACU), red huckleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium, FACU), and holly (Ilex aquifolium,
FACU). The herbaceous layer is dominated mostly by sword fern (Polystichum munitum, FACU)
and trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus, FACU) but there are several areas where slough sedge
(Carex obnupta, OBL) dominates. The clearings are generally dominated by maintained grasses.
Despite the dominance by FAC, FACW, and OBL species, the hydrophytic vegetation criterion is
not met at any of the test plots conducted on the property.
The dominant vegetation found onsite is recorded on the attached wetland determination data
forms (Appendix A). The indicator status, following the common and scientific names, indicates
how likely a species is to be found in wetlands. Listed from most likely to least likely to be found
in wetlands, the indicator status categories are:
■ OBL (obligate wetland) – Almost always occur in wetlands.
■ FACW (facultative wetland) – Usually occur in wetlands but may occur in non -wetlands.
■ FAC (facultative) – Occur in wetlands and non -wetlands.
■ FACU (facultative upland) – Usually occur in non -wetlands but may occur in wetlands.
■ UPL (obligate upland) – Almost never occur in wetlands.
■ NI (no indicator) – Status not yet determined.
SOILS
As referenced on the Natural Resources Conservation Service website (NRCS 2019), Whidbey
gravelly sandy loam (WhQ, 0 to 15 percent slopes is mapped across the entirety of the property
(Figure 4). Whidbey soils are well -drained, gravelly soils that have a very slowly permeable
cemented layer at 20 to 40 inches on glacial terraces. These soils formed in glacial till under
vegetation that consists mainly of Douglas -fir, western red cedar, willow, rhododendron, and salal.
Because this soil is well -drained, it is not classified as hydric (NRCS 2016). Areas mapped as
hydric soils do not necessarily mean that an area is or is not a wetland—hydrology, hydrophytic
vegetation, and hydric soils must all be present to classify an area as a wetland.
The soil profiles observed in each of the soil holes consisted of fine sandy loam to sandy silt
loams. The subsurface layer of most profiles consisted of compacted sandy loam. The surface
layer of the soil profiles had black to grayish brown (10YR 2/1 to 10YR 3/1) matrix chromas with
no redoximorphic features observed. One of the six profiles had a surface layer with a reddish
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brown (10YR 4/4) matrix chroma in a gravelly sandy loam soil. The subsurface layers were for
the most part composed of compacted sandy loam that had depleted to brown (10YR 4/2 to IOYR
5/3) matrix chromas. Non -distinct redoximorphic concentrations were observed in five of the six
profiles but they are either within a matrix that is not depleted (10YR 4/3, 2.5Y 4/3 and JOYR 5/3),
or the features are not present at the appropriate percentages. None of these profiles have hydric
soil indicators and are therefore, determined to be non -hydric. Distinct redoximorphic
concentrations were observed in the Test Plot 4 profile with reddish brown (10YR 4/6) chromas.
The features were present at appropriate percentages within in a depleted soil, so this profile meets
hydric soil indicator AI I (Depleted below dark matrix).
HYDROLOGY
Hydrology was not present in or around any of the soil holes conducted at the six test plots. There
was no evidence of wetland hydrology (surface scouring, water lines, oxidized rhizospheres, or
other primary of secondary hydrology indicators) in these areas. Because there was no hydrology
or evidence of hydrology, the wetland hydrology criterion is not met. Test Plot 4 was conducted in
the mapped stream across the property where no channel or indicators of water flow were
observed.
NATIONAL WETLAND INVENTORY
National Wetlands Inventory (NWI 2019) maps a riverine wetland/stream across east half of the
property and begins at the southern tip of the offsite wetland, which is also mapped (Figure 5). A
stream was not observed in the mapped location and the wetland is actually located closer to this
property than shown. The NWI maps should be used with discretion because they are used to
gather general wetland information about a regional area and therefore are limited in accuracy for
smaller areas because of their large scale.
EFFERSON COUNTY CRITICAL AREAS INVENTORY
The Jefferson County jMAP mapping shows the wetland and stream in the area mapped on the
NWI (Figure 6). During the site visit, ELS biologists determined that no onsite riverine wetland or
stream system exists in the mapped location. In addition, the wetland mapped offsite is closer to
the property than shown (Figure 2). Critical area maps are to be used with discretion because they
are intended to gather general wetland information about a regional area and therefore are limited
in accuracy for smaller areas due to their large scale.
CONCLUSIONS
NON -WETLAND DETERMINATION
Data collected at test plots throughout the property confirm the absence of wetlands as indicated on
the critical area maps. All but one of the six test plots lacked hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil,
and wetland hydrology indicators so were determined to be non -wetland. The soil at Test Plot 4
was determined to be hydric because of the depleted matrix and redoximorphic features. However,
there were no positive indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology, and the area
was determined to be non -wetland. Additionally, Test Plot 4 was located in the stream mapped
across the east half of the property, however, a channel was not observed and there were no
indicators of flowing water. The reconnaissance elsewhere on the property including the mapped
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stream area, also did not reveal a stream channel or evidence water flow. Therefore, a stream is
not present on this property as mapped.
OFFSITE WETLAND CATEGORIZATION
The offsite wetland comes within 32 feet of the north property line and extends northerly toward
Fort Flagler State Park (Figure 2). The critical areas maps indicate a stream exiting the south end
of the wetland and flowing south across this property, but no stream was observed during the
onsite reconnaissance. The wetland is a depressional system that is dominated by forested and
scrub/shrub vegetation with no surface water outlet. The wetland was rated according to
Washington State Wetlands Rating System for Western Washington -2014 Update (Rating System)
(Hruby 2014) based on functions (Appendix B). The offsite wetland meets the criteria for a
Category IV system scoring 14 points because it does not have the opportunity to function for
water quality and hydrologic functions (both score 4). It scores highest for habitat functions (6
points) because it has the potential, opportunity, and value to provide habitat.
CRITICAL AREA BUFFER REQUIREMENTS
The JCC Chapter 18.22.330 specifies wetland buffers based on wetland category, proposed land
use intensity, and scores for habitat on the rating form. Because the wetland is a Category IV
system, the buffers are based on the category and the intensity of the land use. The proposed
project is considered a moderate intensity land use because there will be no more than two homes
and the property is greater than 1 acre in size. The buffer for the offsite wetland is 40 feet so
extends only 8 feet onto the property (Figure 2). The stream mapped across this property was not
observed and it assumed to be incorrectly mapped. A stream buffer is therefore not required.
LIMITATIONS
ELS bases this report's determinations on standard scientific methodology and best professional
judgment. In our opinion, local, state, and federal regulatory agencies should agree with our
determinations. However, the information contained in this report should be considered
preliminary and used at your own risk until it has been approved in writing by the appropriate
regulatory agencies. ELS is not responsible for the impacts of any changes in environmental
standards, practices, or regulations after the date of this report.
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REFERENCES
Environmental Laboratory. 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual, Technical
Report Y-87-1. U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg,
Mississippi.
Hruby, T (Hruby). August 2014. Washington State Wetland Rating System for Western
Washington -2014 Update. Washington State Department of Ecology Publication #14-06-029.
Olympia, Washington. Effective January 1, 2015.
Jefferson County Code (JCC). 2018. Chapter 18.22. Article VII. Wetlands.
Jefferson County Legacy Mapping Tools OMAP). Environmentally Sensitive Areas.
http://maps.co,.iefferson-wa.us[Website/mspub/viewer.htm?mapset=esa. Website accessed
October 2019.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE). 2010. Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers
Wetland Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region (Version 2.0),
ed. J.S. Wakeley, R.W. Lichvar, and C.V. Noble. ERDC/EL TR -08-13. Vicksburg, MS: U.S.
Army Engineer Research and Development Center.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2019. National Wetlands Inventory. Online document
<http:www.wetlandsfws.er.usgs.gov/NWI/index.html>. Website accessed October 2019.
Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). 2016. Washington Hydric Soils List.
<htt :Ilwww.nres.usda. ovlw sl artallnreslmainlsailsluselh dricl>.
Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). 2019. WA631 Jefferson County Area. Online
document < https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilSurvey.aspx>. Website
accessed October 2019.
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FIGURES AND PHOTOPLATES
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southwest corner of the property,
which is where the road across
the property begins. This photo
looks north along Flagier Road.
Photo 2 was taken from the same
location as Photo 1 and looks
northwesterly into the upland
forest that dominates the east end
of the property.
Photo 3 was taken from the same
location as Photos 1 and 2. It
looks westerly along the dirt road
where it runs along the south
property line. There is a small
RV park offsite to the south (to
the right of the photo.
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Photo 4 was taken from along the
south property line and looks east
along the existing dirt road as it
leaves Flagler Road. This road
winds through the remainder of
the property.
Photo 5 was taken from the same
location as Photo 4 and looks
northerly along the road as it
curves to the north. There is a
small shed in the middle left of
the photo.
Photo 6 was taken from near the
shed pictured in Photo 5. It looks
east along the road as it continues
into the property,
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Photo 7 was taken of one of the
clearings on the property. This
clearing is surrounded by the
upland conifer forest that
dominates the west end of the
property.
Photo 8 was taken from the same
location as Photo 7 and looks
easterly toward the continuation
of the road path that runs east to
west across the property.
Photo 9 was taken from another
location of the clearing.
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Photo 10 was taken of a portion
of the upland forest that
dominates the central portion of
the property.
Photo 11 was taken from the
same location as Photo 10 and
shows another portion of the
upland forest.
Photo 12 was taken from a cat
track in the area just north of Test
Plot 4. This area is also a jumble
of understory shrubs and fallen
trees.
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Photo 13 was taken of the area
whet'e Test Plot 1 was conducted.
It is located near the east end of
the property where there is
upland forest with slough sedge
in the understory. The area is
determined to be non -wetland
because it lacks positive
indicators for all three wetland
parameters.
Photo 14 was taken of the area
where Test Plot 2 was conducted.
The vegetation in this area was
dominated by a mix of plant
species that have grown up since
the land was last cleared.
Photo 15 was taken of the area
where Test Plot 3 was conducted.
This area was recently grubbed
so lacked vegetation in a portion.
It was determined to be upland
because there were no positive
indicators present for any of the
three wetland parameters.
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Photo 16 was taken of the arca
where 'pest Plot 4 was conducted.
This area is a thick jumble of
vegetation including western
crabapple.
Photo 17 was taken of the area
where Test Plot 5 was conducted,
whieh is upland of the offsite
wetland boundary. This area was
composed of forest with a dense
shrub understory.
Photo 18 was taken of the area
where Test Plot 6 was conducted.
Soil data was collected from Soil
Log X, which is located in the
center of the photo.
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Photo 19 was taken of the south
end of the offsite wetland. The
wetland in this area is composed
of forest with a dense slough
sedge understory.
Photo 20 was taken from the
boundary closest to the property
as delineated during the site visit.
There is an abrupt slope up from
the wetland boundary into the
onsite upland. An outlet from the
wetland as indicated on the maps
was not observed.
Photo 21 shows another portion
of the onsite upland forest just
south of the offsite wetland.
There is a mixture of dense trees
and understory in this location.
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
Project Site:
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Dominant
City/County: IVrxrllcancfiJefferson Sampling Date:
10126119
Applicant/Owner:
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State: WA Sampling Point:
TP 1
Invesdgator(s):
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Section, Township, Range: S 20 T 30 N R 1
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Landform (hillslope, terrace,
etc.): 14a
Local relief (concave, convex, none): none Slope (%): 0
Subregion (LRR):
LRRA MLRA a
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Long: -12Z. -Q V0Q5A$ Dalum:
Soil Map Unit Name:
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NWI classification: None
Total Number of Dominant
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes
® No ❑ (if no, explain In Remarks.)
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Are Vegetation ❑;
Soil ®, orHydrology
❑, significantly disturbed?
Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes
0 No
Are Vegetation ❑,
Soil ❑, or Hydrology
❑, naturally problematic?
(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
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SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, Important features, etc
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ❑ No ,
Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes ❑ No ® within a Wetland? Yes ❑ No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No
Remarks: Property is on the east side of Flagler Road south of Fort Flagler State Park. It is composed of upland forest on level terrain with a driveway beginning at
the southwest corner and extending across the property. There is a Welland offsite to the north with buffer extending on site. TP 1 is located in the upland
forest near the southeast corner of the property.
VEGETATION — Use scientific names of plants
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Dominant
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Indicator
Dominance Test Worksheet:
2. Rubus ursinus
% Cover
Soecie0
Status
Prevalence Index = B/A =
3. pofvsllrhum munirum
1. P-ALauM9sM monz>�s_
0
Y
FACU
Number of Dominant Species
2.
FAQ,
❑ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5-
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC'
3.
❑ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
S-
Total Number of Dominant
4-
7.
—
Species Across All Strata:
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
❑
50% _ 10, 20% = 4
2()
= Total Cover
Percent of Dominant Species
9•
Sa�IIR[L/ShI1 Stratum (Piot size:0' d2 iamele
—
❑ 5 - Wetland Non -Vascular Plants'
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
2Q
1- GOIAM0119 shown
2Q
❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
FACU
Prevalence Index worksheet:
2. Ir9x +tCl+rCt of tt
¢
ves
FACU
I -Wal °/„(, =r of:
MVII'My. by
3.
OBL species
x1 =
4-
FACW species
x2 =
5.
FAC species
x3 =
50% = 12.5, 20% = 5
Total Cover
FACU species
x4 =
Herb Stratum (Plot size:10' diameter)
UPL species
x5 =
1. Carex obnuome
35
Ves
OBL
Column Totals: (A) _
2. Rubus ursinus
20
ygs
FACU
Prevalence Index = B/A =
3. pofvsllrhum munirum
1D
no
FACU
Hydrophyttc Vegetation Indicators:
4. Schadwlorrrs nnmdiacus
nq
FAQ,
❑ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5-
❑ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
S-
❑ 3 - Prevalence Index is <3.0'
7.
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
❑
B.
data in Remarks or on a separate sheat)
9•
—
❑ 5 - Wetland Non -Vascular Plants'
10.
❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
11.
50°k =, 20% _ ],5
=Total Cover
'Indicators of hydric soll and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Woody Vine 5trattirra_(Plot size
1-
2, i Hydrophytic
❑
50% _ , 20% _ _ =Total Cover No
Vegetation Yes
Present?
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum i
(A)
(B)
(A/B)
(B)
Remarks: The hydrophytic vegetation criterion is not met because there is less than 50% dominance by FAC and OBL species.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast - Version 2.0
Project Site: Flamer Roa, Praoerty
SOIL
Sampling Point:
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth
needed to document the Indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix
Redox Features
(Mchas) Color (moist) %
Color (moist) % Type' Loc' Texture Remarks
-8 1YO ./2R ? 104
— — sa sl loam
8-16 1OR 4,Q 92
1 YR sa loam gpmml:=
— --
— —
&R : {�fJSiii
------ si -silt
— --- fi - fine
'Type: C= Concentration, D=Deplelfim, 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 Soils':
❑ Histosol (Al)
❑ Sandy Redox (85) ❑ 2 cm Muck (A110)
❑ Hisfic Epipadon (A2)
❑ Stripped Matrix (S6) ❑ Red Parent Material (TF2)
❑ Black Histic (A3)
❑ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (except MLRA 1) ❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF1 2)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A71)
❑ Depleted Matrix (F3)
❑ Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
❑ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
❑ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
❑ Depleted Dark Surface (F7) 'indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (84)
❑ Redox Depressions FB wetland hydrology must e present,
p ( ) unlessdisturhed or problematic,
Restrietrve Layer (if present):
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Type: —
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soils Present? Yes ❑ No
Remarks: The soil profile at Test Plot 1 does not meet any of the hydric soil Indicators because of the non-depleted matrix In the bottom layer that accompanies
redoxlmorphic concentrations
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
❑ Surface Water (Al)
❑
Water -Stained Leaves (B9)
❑ High Water Table (A2)
(except MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)
❑ Saturation (A3)
❑
Salt Crust (B11)
❑ Water Marks (B1)
❑
Aquatic Invertebrates (1313)
❑ Sediment Deposits (82)
❑
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
❑ Drift Deposits (83)
❑
Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
❑ Aigal Mat or Crust (B4)
❑
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
❑ Iron Deposits (85)
❑
Recent Iron Reduction In Tilled Solis (C6)
❑ Surface Soil Cracks (66)
❑
Stunted or Stresses Plants (131) (LRR A)
❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
❑
Other (Explain in Remarks)
❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes ❑ No
®
Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes ❑ No
Saturation Present)
®
Depth (inches): —
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
❑ Water -Stained Leaves (139)
(111 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)
❑ Drainage Patterns (1310)
❑ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑ Geomorphic Position (132)
❑ Shallow Aquitard (D3)
❑ FAC -Neutral Test (DS)
❑ Raised Ant Mounds (136) (LRR A)
❑ Frost -Heave Hummocks (137)
(includes capillary fringe) Yes ❑ No ® Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks: Hydrology was not present in this area during the field visit and there was no evidence of wetland hydrology.
Yes ❑ No
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast — Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
Project Site:
F- _er_R40A Promty
Column Totals: jD-Q (A) 2K (B)
City/County: NordlaniWeflerBmn Sampling Date: 10/26/19
Applicant/Owner:
Zane Testermp0
Trea Slralum (Plot size: 30' diameter)
State: WA Sampling Point: TP 2
Investigator(s)
I tl
Dominance Test Worksheet:
Section, Township, Range: S 20 1 30 N H l FWIM
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc,): T=ce
Local relief (concave, convex, none): none Slope (%): Q
Subregion (LRR):
LRRA MLRA 2
Let: 4OL0773479926485
Long: 422.89650924499 Datum: _
Soil Map Unit Name:
Whidbey grtyally sandy loam.
0-15% slopes
NWI classification: �g
Are climatic I 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 p, or Hydrology
❑, naturally problematic?
(if needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ❑ No
Hydric Soil Present? Yes ❑ No ® Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? Yes ❑ No g
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No
Remarks: Property is on the east side of Flagler Road south of Fort Flagler State Park. It is composed of upland forest on level terrain with a driveway beginning at
the southwest corner and extending across the property. There is a wetland offsite to the north with buffer extending on site. TP 2 is located in a canopy
opening so the area is composed of high and low shrubs,
v eue IK i ium - use sc le Runk names or
piame
Column Totals: jD-Q (A) 2K (B)
2. Eastichum munlfum
20 X FACU
Prevalence Index = B/A =1-15
Trea Slralum (Plot size: 30' diameter)
Absolute
%Cover
Dominant
Species?
Indicator
t s
Dominance Test Worksheet:
❑ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
1.
_..._..
—
6. —
Number of Dominant Species
11 3 - Prevalence Index is <3.01
2,
4 - Morphological Adaplallons' (Provide supporting
11
e.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
data In Remarks oron a separeia sheet)
3• —
—
❑ 5 - Wetland Non -Vascular Plants'
10.
Total Number of Dominant
4
4 u
—
50% = 27.5, 20% = 1
Species Across All Strata:
-
50% = 20% =
_
= Total Cover
Percent of Dominant Species
50
3apllna@A r n (Plot size: 20' dlameLp)
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
—
1. f303a nutkarte
2Q
ygg
FAC
Prevalence Index worksheet:
2. Salix hookortana
15
Yes
FACW
To Lal % C=r of:ult
yi
3, fl a4 s !r Lul
5
no
FACW
OBL species
x1 = —
4. Fiibeg fASustrt=
¢
4
FAC
FACW species 20
x2 = 42
5.
—
_
FAC species 25
x3 = j3
50% = 22.5, 20% = 8
45
= Total Cover
FACU species 55
x4 = Q
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 1V diameter)
UPL species
x5 = —
1. Rubus ursinus
35 Yes FACU
Column Totals: jD-Q (A) 2K (B)
2. Eastichum munlfum
20 X FACU
Prevalence Index = B/A =1-15
3.
—
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4•
❑ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5. —..._
_..._..
❑ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
6. —
11 3 - Prevalence Index is <3.01
4 - Morphological Adaplallons' (Provide supporting
11
e.
—
data In Remarks oron a separeia sheet)
9. —
—
❑ 5 - Wetland Non -Vascular Plants'
10.
❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
50% = 27.5, 20% = 1
55 = Total Cover
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Woody Vine Skalum {Plot size: )
1
2 — — Hydrophytic
❑
50% _ �, 20% _ — =Total Cover Vegetation YesPresent?
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 45
Remarks: The hydrophytic vegetation criterion is not met because the prevalence Index is > 3 0
No
(A)
(B)
(AIB)
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast - Version 2.0
Project Site: Flagler Road Prop
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) % Type' Loc` Texture
0-10 10YR 211 100 sa so loam
10-16 1" qYR 4a 92 10YR 4;S C M fi sa loam
Remarks
Remarks: The soil profile at Test Plot 2 does not meet any of the hydric soil Indicators because of the low percentage of redoximorphic features
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that app)
❑ Surface Water (Al)
❑ High Water Table (A2)
❑ Saturation (A3)
❑
Water Marks (B1)
❑ Sediment Deposits (B2)
❑ Drift Deposits (83)
❑ Algal Met or Crust (134)
❑ Iron Deposits (85)
❑ Surface Soil Cracks (136)
❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes ❑ N
Water Table Present? Yes ❑ N
Saturation Present?
al
Water -Stained Leaves (69)
(except MLRA 1, 2,4A, and 48)
Salt Crust (B11)
Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (CI)
Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Stunted or Stresses Plants (D1) (LRR A)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
❑ Water -Stained Leaves (69)
(MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)
❑ Drainage Patterns (B10)
❑ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑ Geomorphic Position (132)
❑ Shallow Aquitard (03)
❑ FAC -Neutral Test (D5)
❑ Raised Ant Mounds (D6) (LRR A)
❑ Frost -Heave Hummocks (D7)
o ® Depth (inches):
o ® Depth (inches):
(includes capillary fringe) Yes ❑ No IN Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous Inspections), if available:
Remarks: Hydrology was not present in this area during the field visit and there was no evidence of wetland hydrology.
Yea ❑ No
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast — Version 2,0
fi - fine
'Type: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 'Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix, RC=Root Channel
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless
otherwise noted,)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soil53:
❑ Histosol (Al)
❑
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 (TF1 2)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
❑
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface (At 1)
❑
Depleted Matrix (F3)
❑ Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
❑
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
❑ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
❑
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
31ndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
❑
Redox Depressions (F8)
wetland hydrology must e present,
unless disturbed or probll ematic.
Restrictive Layer (if present):
Type: —
Depth (inches)_
Hydric Soils Present? Yes ❑ No
Remarks: The soil profile at Test Plot 2 does not meet any of the hydric soil Indicators because of the low percentage of redoximorphic features
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that app)
❑ Surface Water (Al)
❑ High Water Table (A2)
❑ Saturation (A3)
❑
Water Marks (B1)
❑ Sediment Deposits (B2)
❑ Drift Deposits (83)
❑ Algal Met or Crust (134)
❑ Iron Deposits (85)
❑ Surface Soil Cracks (136)
❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes ❑ N
Water Table Present? Yes ❑ N
Saturation Present?
al
Water -Stained Leaves (69)
(except MLRA 1, 2,4A, and 48)
Salt Crust (B11)
Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (CI)
Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Stunted or Stresses Plants (D1) (LRR A)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
❑ Water -Stained Leaves (69)
(MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)
❑ Drainage Patterns (B10)
❑ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑ Geomorphic Position (132)
❑ Shallow Aquitard (03)
❑ FAC -Neutral Test (D5)
❑ Raised Ant Mounds (D6) (LRR A)
❑ Frost -Heave Hummocks (D7)
o ® Depth (inches):
o ® Depth (inches):
(includes capillary fringe) Yes ❑ No IN Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous Inspections), if available:
Remarks: Hydrology was not present in this area during the field visit and there was no evidence of wetland hydrology.
Yea ❑ No
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast — Version 2,0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
Project Site: City/County: t4giJ JetfetSnn Sampling Date: 10/26/19
Applicant/Owner: ;one Testerman State: WA Sampling Point TP 3
Investigator(s): J. t3arHO Section, Township, Range: S20 1'30 N R 1 EWM
Landform (hNlslope, terrace, etc.): larmre Local relief (concave, convex, none): none Slope
Subregion (LRR): I.RRA MLRAZ Let: 48 017435745211 Long: -422.69688244118 Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: Whidbev oravelly saartyloarn_0.In slo2a NWI classification: Ncne
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 I@ No ❑
Are Vegetation ❑, Soil ❑, or Hydrology ❑, naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ❑ No 9
Hydric Soil Present? Yes ❑ No
M Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? Yes ❑ No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No
Remarks: Proper is on the east side of Flagler Road south of Fort Flagler State Park. It is composed of upland forest on level terrain with a dirt road beginning at the
southwest comer and extending across the property. There is a wetland offsite to the north with buffer extending on site. TP 3 is located in a disturbed area
south of the road where it appears that some material was pushed around and resulted In a disturbed soil profile.
VEGETATION — Use sclengfic names of
plants
Tree Stratum (Plot size: W dlamater]
Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
Soecies
Indicator
at t
Dominance Test Worksheet
1. sa8x seoulalfana
10
Yes
FAC
Number of Dominant Species
2,
FACU
2
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
(A)
3• - -••
Total Number of Dominant
(B1
4. u
Species Across All Strata:
50% = 10, 20% = 4
20
= Total Cover
Percent of Dominant Species
SarA(nglshrub S Vatum (Plot size: 2U' diameter)
40
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
(A/B)
I. MalU9_lilsca10
yg8
FACW
Prevalence Index worksheet:
2- _
T_glol0_rrpy r o _ MulurAV by:
3. -
OBL species x1 = -
4
_
FACW species x2=
5. -
FAC species x3 =
50% =.5, 20% _
]Q
= Total Cover
FACU species x4 =
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 1t]' digatift)
UPL species X5= -
1. 8o7vstic7um,mpnrYrmr
15
yds
FACU
Column Totals: (A)
(B)
2. Rebus ursinus
15
ygs
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 X3.0'
7•
❑ 4 - Morphological Adaplalions' (Provide supporting
8.
data In Remarks or on a seAarate sheat)
9.
❑ 5 - Welland Non -Vascular Plants'
10.
-
❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
11.
i
50% _ j 2046 = f
Q
= Total Cover
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
9S?dy„1(n�r Slrty m.(Plot size: )
1
2
Hydrophytic
Vegetation Yes 13 NoPresent?
50% = 20% _
=Total Cover
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum ?O
Remarks: The hydrophytic vegetation criterion is not met because there Is less than 50 percent dominance by FAC and FACW plant species
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast - Version 2.0
Project Site: >=1ays1 rR0s? , pg__ y..
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) % Type' Loc' Texture Remarks
0-8 10YR 3/1 50 — Maykam_ —
)_a 10YR 4 0 sarloyloam —
,� 2.5Y 413 0 10YR 416 2 M sari1y loam soMpMed
L la 14YR 3/1 4H 10YR 4/6 2 sandy loam amorted
'Type: C= Concentration, D=Deplel+cn, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 'Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix, RC=Root Channel
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
❑ Histosol (A1)
❑
Sandy Redox (S5)
❑ 2 cm Muck (Al 0)
❑ Histic Epipedon (A2)
❑
Shipped 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 (Al 1)
❑
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (86)
❑ Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
❑
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
❑ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
❑
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
❑
Redox De F8 Depressions
( )
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed_ or problematic -
Restrictive Leyer (if present):
Type: —
Depth (inches):
— —
Hydric Soils Present?' Yes ❑ No
Remarks: The soil exhibits disturbed conditions likely due
to past logging operations. The high soll matrix chromas and absence of many distinct redoxlmorphlc
features indicate thatthe soil meets none of
the hydric indicators.
HYDROLOGY
—
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required: check all that apply)
❑ Water -Stained Leaves (139)
(except MLRA 1, 2,4A, and 4B)
❑ Saft Crust (811)
❑ Aquatic Invertebrates (813)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Solis (C6)
❑ Stunted or Stresses Plants (131) (LRR A)
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
❑
Surface Water (A1)
❑
High Water Table (A2)
❑
Saturation (A3)
❑
Water Marks (81)
❑
Sediment Deposits (B2)
❑
Drift Deposits (B3)
❑
Algal Mat or Crust (134)
❑
Iron Deposits (65)
❑
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
❑
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (67)
❑
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (86)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes ❑ No ® Depth (Inches)
Water Table Present? Yes Q No ® Depth (inches)
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
❑ Water -Stained Leaves (139)
(MLRA 1, 2,4A, and 4B)
❑ Drainage Patterns (B10)
❑ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑ Geomorphic Position (D2)
❑ Shallow Aquitard (D3)
❑ FAC -Neutral Test (D5)
❑ Raised -Ant Mounds (D6) (LRR A)
❑ Frost -Heave Hummocks (137)
Saturation Present? Yes ❑ No ® Depth (inches): .... - Welland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous Inspections), if available
Remarks: Hydrology was not present In this area during the field visit and there was no evidence of wetland hydrology.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast — Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
Project Site: Fiagjgr Ro9_1P)9PO4Y City/County: NordlanrNh;ltcrson Sampling Date: 10/2(118
Applicant/Owner: 7nne TQAwmn State: WA Sampling Point: TP 4
Investigator(s): J. Bernell Section, Township, Range: S 20 T Z_Q N k_ 1 E WM
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Terrane Local relief (concave, convex, none): none Slope
Subregion (LRR): LRRA MLRA 2 Let: 4.6 (j77tj()ai7g42373 Long: -12 . ' 7'2' T 1474 Datum: _
Soil Map Unit Name: Whidbey glavellyNWI 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 ❑, signlficanUy disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes ® No ❑
Are Vegetation ❑, Soil ❑, or Hydrology ❑, naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
vmmnnI yr f311u1M30-MILacn ane mdP rnuwmy bdmprrng Poirir. rosacrons, cranseeLb, rmplanans features; ere.
HydrophyticVegetatlon Present? Yes ❑ No
Hydric Soil Present? Yes ® No ❑ is the Sampled Areawithin a Wetland? Yes ❑ No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No
Remarks: Property is on the east side of Flagler Road south of Fort Flagler State Park. It is composed of upland forest on level terrain with a driveway beginning at
the southwest comer and extending across the property There Is a wetland offsite to the north with buffer extending on site TP 4 Is situated within the
mapped stream area which was not observed exiting the offsite wetland or across this property. .
TATI0N — Use sclent{fic names of
Tragi Slratunl(Plot size:'3QJ l #meter(
2.
3.
4. _-
50% = 10. 20% = 4
Seel€ng/Shrub Shalurn (Plot size: 20' diemeler)
1. Malus fusca
2.yplaoricf+roos alhus
3. Rebus saeciabltls
4-
S.
50% = 15, 20% = 9,
Harte Stratum (Plot size: 10' dlame�)
1, PF [±chrun ravadum
2.
3.
4.
5. _
6.
7.
8.
10.
11.
50% = 10, 20% = 4
YioadL)+We_Str UM (Plot size: )
1. _
2 I Hydrophytic
Absolute
Cove r
Dominant
Species?
Indicator
22LU 22L
Dominance Toot Worksheet:
20
M
FAC
Number of Dominant Species 2
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: -
—
Total Number of Dominant 4
Species Across All Strata: -
20
= Total Cover
Percent of Dominant Species 50
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: —
i5
M
FACW
Prevalence Index worksheet:
10
y0s
FACU
Total % Cover of: Multrnly
bv:
5
r1Q
FAC
OBL species T X1 =
_
FACW species 15 x2 =
30
_
FAC species 25 x3 =
jg
K
= Total Cover
FACU specles x4 =
120
UPL species - - x5 -
Z4
yeS
FACU
Column Totals: ZQ (A)
(B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
T
❑ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
❑ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
❑ 3 - Prevalence Index Is <3 0'
❑ 4 - MoNpholi7g1cal Adaptallon5' (Provide support,ng
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
❑ 5 - Wetland Non -Vascular Plants'
—
—
❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
2Q
= Total Cover
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic
50% _ , 20% _ _ =Total Cover Vegetationpresent?
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 80
Remarks: The hydrophytic vegetation criterion is not met because the prevalence Is greater than 3 0
Yes ❑ No
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast - Verslon 2.0
Project Site: Flamer Road Proporly
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) % Type' Loc' Texture Remarks
9-6 10YR 211 100 - — — — sandy Inam 6-16 10YR 5/1 ` 10YR 4/6 sandyloam comoacled
'Type: C= Concentration; D=Deplelkun. RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered'or Coated Sand Grains. 'Location. PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix, RC=Root Channel
Hydric Soil Indicators. (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
❑ Histosol (Al) ❑ Sandy Redox (S5) ❑ 2 cm Muck (Al 0)
❑ Histic Epipedon (A2) ❑ Stripped Matrix (S6) ❑ Red Parent Material (TF2)
❑ Black Histic (A3) ❑ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (except MLRA 1) ❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF1 2)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) ❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
® Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) ❑ Depleted Matrix (F3)
❑ Thick Dark Surface (Al2) ❑ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
❑ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface (F7) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology [3 Sandy Glayed Matrix (S4) ❑ Redox Depressioris (F8) unless disturbed or 1 probust lematic-
Restrictive
presant,
Restrictive Layer (if present):
Type: —
Depth (inches):_ _ Hydric Soils Present? Yes ® No ❑
Remarks: The soil profile meets hydric soil Indicator A11 because of the depleted matrix below a dark surface.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Seondary Indicators (2 or more required)
❑
Surface Water (A1)
❑
Water -Stained Leaves (B9)
❑
High Water Table (A2)
(except MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)
❑
Saturation (A3)
❑
Salt Crust (B11)
❑
Water Marks (B1)
❑
Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)
❑
Sediment Deposits (132)
❑
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
❑
Drift Deposits (63)
❑
Oxidized Rhlzospheres along Living Roots (C3)
❑
Algal Mat or Crust (134)
❑
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
❑
Iron Deposits (B5)
❑
Recent Iron Reduction In Tilled Soils (C6)
❑
Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
❑
Stunted or Stresses Plants (131) (LRR A)
❑
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
❑
Other (Explain In Remarks)
❑
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface fB8)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes ❑ No
®
Depth (Inches): -
Water Table Present? Yes ❑ No
S t f P t.)
®
Depth (inches):
❑ Water -Stained Leaves (B9)
(MLRA 1, 2,4A, and 46)
❑ Drainage Patterns (B10)
❑ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑ Geomorphic Position (132)
❑ Shallow Aqultard (D3)
❑ FAC -Neutral Test (D5)
❑ Raised Ant Mounds (D6) (LRR A)
❑ Frost -Heave Hummocks (D7)
a ura on resen 'Yes ❑ No ® Depth (Inches): — Wetland Hydrology Present?
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks: Hydrology was not present in this area during the field visit and there was no evidence of wetland hydrology.
US Army Corps of Engineers
Yes ❑ No
Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast — Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
Project Site: Flag(Lr- City/County: N%01 _n!y3efferson Sampling Date: 10/26/19
Applicant/Owner: ZoneTudaman State: WA Sampling Point: TP 5
Investigator(s):I, . Bartlett Section, Township, Range: 5 20 T 30 N R 1 EWM
Landform (hlllslope, terrace, etc.): i e mr ce Local relief (concave, convex, none): none Slope (%): Q
Subregion (LRR): MLRA 2 Let: 4&.-0779-42809884 Long: _727. &97."70868 5 Datum: —
Soil Map Unit Name: Whidbey gravelly sen dyloam. 0.1�%_glones NWI classification: None
Are climatic l hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes ® No ❑ (If no, explain In Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ❑, Soil Q, 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
Hydric Soil Present? Yes ❑ No ® Is the Sampled Areawithin a Wetland? Yes ❑ No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No
Remarks: Property is on the east side of Flagler Road south of Fort Flagler State Park. It is composed of upland forest on level terrain with a driveway beginning at
the southwest corner and extending across the property There Is a wetland offsite to the north with buffer extending on site. TP 5 is located In the onsite
upland just south of the offsite wetland.
VEGETATION — Use scluntifrc names of
plants
Column Totals: 55 (A) 1B5 (B)
2. Rubus ursinus
FACU
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Tres Slretum (Plot size: 30' diamater)
Absolute
% Cover
Dominant
ri 7
Indicator
Status
Dominance Test Worksheet:
❑ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
1. Sa1lx scorns
10
y zes
FAG
Number of Dominant Species
❑ 3 - Prevalence Index is <3.01
2- —
-
❑ 4 - Morphologlcai Adaplalions' (Provide supporting
g,
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
3 (A)
3.
--
❑ 5 - Wetland Non -Vascular Plants'
—
Total Number of Dominant
¢ (B)
4,
_
50% = 10, 20% = 4
Species Across All Strata:
'indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
50% = 5, 20% = 2
10
= Total Cover
Percent of Dominant Species
Ea2gaa Shrul) Stratum (Plot size: ig�diEkryle-(l'a)
That Are 08 L, FACW, or FAC:
� (AtB)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
1- Rifts specfabllrs yge FAG
2. Malus fusca
5
es
FAC W
Total °%Cover of:
M Itu ioly hv,
3. 5y17 honcerpos albt+s
5
yes
FACU
OBL species
x1 = _
4.
FACW species l 5
x2 = 10
5. —
FAC species 255
x3 = M
50% = 12�. 20% = 5
25
= Total Cover
FACU species 25
x4 = 100
Herts Stratum (Plot size: 10'_diamahg)
UPL species
x5 =
1,
14 Yes FACU
Column Totals: 55 (A) 1B5 (B)
2. Rubus ursinus
FACU
Prevalence Index = B/A =
3. —
_
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4. _
_
❑ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5. —
._
❑ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
B.
--
❑ 3 - Prevalence Index is <3.01
7•
-
❑ 4 - Morphologlcai Adaplalions' (Provide supporting
g,
data In Remarks or on a separate sheet)
9.
❑ 5 - Wetland Non -Vascular Plants'
10.
—
❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
11.
_
50% = 10, 20% = 4
2Q = Total Cover
'indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Wondv Vjga 5lrahsm (Plot size: )
1-
2. Hydrophytic
50% _ , 20% _ — = Total Cover Vegefa6onPresent?
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 5Q
Remarks: The hydrophytic vegetation criterion is not met because the prevalence is greater than 3.0
Yes ❑ No
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast - Version 2.0
Project Site: Rmier Road ProSegy
SOIL
Point:
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) % Type' Loc? Texture
0=8 1 Y� 100 silt loam
8-16 10YR 413 9-9 10YR 4/6 1 M sancty loam compacted
'I ype: C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
❑
Histosol (Al)
❑
Sandy Redox (S5)
❑
Histic Epipedon (A2)
❑
Stripped Matrix (S6)
❑
Black Histic (A3)
❑
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (except MLRA 1
❑
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
❑
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
❑
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
❑
Depleted Matrix (F3)
❑
Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
❑
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
❑
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
❑
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
❑
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
❑
Redox Depressions (F8)
Remarks
'Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix, RC=Root Channel
Indicator: for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
❑
2 cm Muck (A10)
❑
Red Parent Material (TF2)
❑
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF1 2)
❑
Other (Explain in Remarks)
'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if present)'.
Type. —
Depth (inches): Hydric Soils Present?
- -------.......--
Remarks: The soil profile meets none of the hydric soil indicators because of the high matrix chrome in the lower layer,
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that a
Yes ❑ No
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 46)
(MLRA 1, 2,4A, and 4B)
❑
Saturation (A3)
❑
Salt Crust (B11)
❑
Drainage Patterns (510)
❑
Water Marks (B1)
❑
Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)
❑
Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
❑
Sediment Deposits (B2)
❑
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
❑
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑
Drift Deposits (63)
❑
Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
❑
Geomorphic Position (D2)
❑
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
❑
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
❑
Shallow Aqultard (133)
❑
Iron Deposits (B5)
❑
Recent Iron Reduction In Tilled Soils (C6)
❑
FAC -Neutral Test (D5)
❑
Surface Soil Cracks (136)
❑
Stunted or Stresses Plants (D1) (LRR A)
❑
Raised Ant Mounds (D6) (LRR A)
❑
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (67)
❑
Other (Explain in Remarks)
❑
Frost -Heave Hummocks (D7)
❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes ❑ No ® Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes ❑ No ® Depth (inches): .....
Saturation Present? Yes ❑ No ® Depth (Inches): - Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks: Hydrology was not present in this area during the field visit and there was no evidence of wetland hydrology.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast - Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
Project Site: ogler Road Properly City/County: tJ.q.N1ppttlJeH ort Sampling Date: 1Q�g 19
Applicant/Owner. Zane TestermqI3 State: WA Sampling Point: TP 6
Investigator(s): J.J. BarWEII Section, Township, Range: 5 20 T30 N R 1 EWM
Landform (hlllslope, terrace, etc.): Terrace Local relief (concave, convex, none): none Slope (%): Q
Subregion (LRR): LRRA MLKA-2 Let: 48=- 447420171 Long: -122.6991973,1433 Datum -
Soil Map Unit Name: 1+ybidDpy gravelly sandy loam. 0-15°I QRQ NWI classification: None
Are climatic I 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 mao showing samollna point locations. transects. imnortant foaturea. etr-_
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ❑ No
Absolute
% cove
Hydric Soil Present? Yes ❑ No ®
Is the Sampled Area
Yes ❑ No
Dominance Test Worksheet:
within a Wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yea ❑ No
10
Remarks: Property is on the east side of Flaglor Road south of Fort Flagler State Park. It is composed of upland forest on level terrain with a driveway beginning at
the southwest corner and extending across the property There is a wetland offsite to the north with buffer extending on site. TP 6 is located at SWI Log X
on the east and.
VFPFTATtnNI— Itca crfantHir nmm ac of nlnntc
r�t,G&M(Plot size: 0d}ameteT)
Absolute
% cove
Dominant
species?
Indicator
Status
Dominance Test Worksheet:
1. Pspt+dufsugr+ mrurx+asfl
10
yes
FACU
Number of Dominant Species
2_ T
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: D
(A)
3.
—
Total Number of Dominant
4
(B)
4_ —
Species Across All Strata:
50°% = 5,20% = 2tom(
= Total Cover
Percent of Dominant Species
SaplinEjShrub Stratum (Plot size: 24' id metst)
0
That Are OB L, FACW, or FAC:
(AIB)
1 (,a Mfflashalinn
15
X -U
FACU
Prevalence Index worksheet:
2. Vgmni um imryptolium
5
rimes
FACU
Total % Cover of: MW&I hv.
3. —
061- species x1 =
4.
FACW species x2 = —
5• _
FAC species x3 =
50% = ]Q, 20% = 4
2Q
= Total Cover
FACU species x4 =
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 10' diameter)
UPL species x5 =
1. Rubus ursinus
10
yes
FACU
Column Totals: (A)
(B)
2•
Prevalence Index = BIA =
3.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4• _
❑ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5. -_ _._
—
❑ 2 - Dominance Test is X50%
6
�--
_ —
❑ 3 - Prevalence Index Is <3.01
7.
4 - Morpnoiogic�rl Adaptalions' (Provide supporting
❑
8.
data In Remarks or on a separate shaut)
9. —
—
❑ 5 - Wetland Non -Vascular Plants'
10. —
❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
11. _
50% _ , 20% = 2
14
= Total Cover
'Indicators of hydric soil and welland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Woody Vine Stralum..(Plot size: )
1 �_
...-..._
�
_
2
Hydrophytic
Vegetation Yes ❑ No
50% _ —, 209'0 = _
=Total Cover
Present?
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 90
Remarks: The hydrophytic vegetation criterion is not met because there is less than 50% dominance by FAC, FACW, or OBL species.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast — Version 2.0
Project Site: FEiuler Road Pfopefty
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) % Type' Loci Texture Remarks
0-2 Muff
2-2 1 QYR 414 Q _ - or sa to -
9-16 10YR 4/2 1100 - or sa to
Remarks: The soil profile meets none of the hydric soil Indicators because of the high matrix chromes and the absence of redoximorphic concentrations
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
❑
Surface Water (Al)
❑
Water -Stained Leaves (139)
❑
High Water Table (A2)
sa - sandy
— - lo - loam
,Type- C= Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 'Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix, RC=Root Channel
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless
otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
❑ Histosol (Al)
❑
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)
Recent Iron Reduction In Tilled Soils (C6)
❑ Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
❑
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Stunted or Stresses Plants (01) (LRR A)
❑ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
❑
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
❑
Redox Depressions (F8)
-
wetland hydrology must e present,
unless disturbed or roblematic.
Restrictive Layer (if present):
Type: -
Water Present? Yes No
®
Depth (Inches): -
Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes ❑ No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes ❑ No
Remarks: The soil profile meets none of the hydric soil Indicators because of the high matrix chromes and the absence of redoximorphic concentrations
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply)
❑
Surface Water (Al)
❑
Water -Stained Leaves (139)
❑
High Water Table (A2)
(except MLRA 1, 2,4A, and 4B)
❑
Saturation (A3)
❑
Salt Crust (B11)
❑
Water Marks (131)
❑
Aquatic Invertebrates (1313)
❑
Sediment Deposits (132)
❑
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
❑
Drift Deposits (B3)
❑
Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
❑
Algal Mat or Crust (134)
❑
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
❑
Iron Deposits (85)
❑
Recent Iron Reduction In Tilled Soils (C6)
❑
Surface Soil Cracks (136)
❑
Stunted or Stresses Plants (01) (LRR A)
❑
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
❑
Other (Explain In Remarks)
❑
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
Field Observations:
Surface
Water Present? Yes No
®
Depth (Inches): -
Water Table Present? Yes ❑ No
®
Depth (inches):
Saturation
Present)
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
❑ Water -Stained Leaves (B9)
(MLRA 1, 2,4A, and 4B)
❑ Drainage Patterns (1310)
❑ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑ Geomorphic Position (132)
❑ Shallow Aqultard (133)
❑ FAC -Neutral Test (D5)
❑ Raised Ant Mounds (136) (LRR A)
❑ Frost -Heave Hummocks (137)
(includes capillary fringe) Yes ❑ No ® Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present?
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Yes ❑ No
Remarks: Hydrology was not present in this area during the field visit and there was no evidence of wetland hydrology.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast -Version 2.0
APPENDIX $
Wetland name or number:
RATING SUMMARY — Western Washington
Name of wetland (or ID #): Offsite Wetland Date of site visit: 10/26/19
Rated hy: J. Bartlett Trained by Ecology? X Yes No Date of training: 11/14
HGM Class used for rating: Depressional Wetland has multiple. HGM classes?_—Y X N
NOTE: Form is not complete without the figures requested (figures can be combined).
Source of base aerial photo/map: Google Earth _
OVERALL WETLAND CATEGORY IV (based on functions X or special characteristics__)
1. Category of wetland based on FUNCTIONS
Category I — Total score = 23 — 27
Category It — Total score = 20 — 22
Category III — Total score = 16 — 19
X Category IV — Total score = 9 —15
FUNCTION
Improving
Water Quality
Hydrologic
Habitat
I
Circle the appropriate ratings
I
:Site Potential
H M L
11 M L
H M L
Coastal Lagoon
Landscape Potential
H M L
H M L
H M L
X
Value
H M L
H M L
H M L
TOTAL
Score Based on
(Ratings
4
5
6
15
2. Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland
CHARACTERISTIC
CATEGORY
Estuarine
Wetland of High Conservation Value
I [I
I
Bog
I
Mature Forest
I
Old Growth Forest
I
Coastal Lagoon
I II
Interdunal
I II III IV
None of the above
X
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Score for each
function based
on three
ratings
(order of ratings
is not
important)
9 = H,H,H
8 = H,H,M
7 = H,H,L
7 = H,M,M
6 = H,M,L
6 = M,M,M
5 = H,L,L
5 = M,M,L
4 = M,L,L
3 = L,L,L
Wetland name or number:
Maps and figures required to answer questions correctly for
Western Washington
Depressionai Wetlands
Map of:
To answer questions:
Figure #
Cowardin plant classes
D 1.3, H 1.1, H 1.4
6
Hydroperiods
D 1.4, H 3.2
6
Location of outlet (can be added to map of hydroperiods)
D 1.1, D 4.1
6
Boundary of area within 150 ft of the wetland (can be added to anotherfigure)
D 2.2, D 5.2
7
Map of the contributing basin
D 4.3, D 5.3
S
1 km Polygon: Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge - including
polygons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
H 2.1, H 2.2, H 2.3
S
Screen capture of map of 303(d) listed waters in basin (from Ecology website)
D 3.1, D 3.2
9
Screen capture of listof TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found (from web)
D 3.3
9
Riverine Wetlands
Map of: _ To answer questions:
Figure #
Cowardin plant classes _ H 1.1, H 1.4
Hydroperiods H 1.2
Ponded depressions R 1.1
Boundary of area within 150 ft of the wetland (can be added to anotherfigure) R 2.4
Plant cover of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants R 1.2, R 4,2
Width of unit vs. width of stream (can be added to anotherfigure) R4.1
Map of the contributing basin R 2.2, R 2.3, R 5.2
1 km Polygon: Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge - including H 2. 1, H 2.2, H 2.3
polygons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
1 km Polygon: Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge - including H 2. 1, H 2.2, H 2.3
polygons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
Screen capture of map of 303(d) listed waters in basin (from Ecology website) S 3.1, S 3.2
Screen capture of map of 303(d) listed waters in basin (from Ecology website) R 3.1
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found (from web) 53.3
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found from web) R 3.2, R 3.3
Lake Fringe Wetlands
Map of: To answerquestions:
Figure #
Cowardin plant classes L 1.1, L 4.1, H 1.1, H 1.4
Plant cover of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants L 1.2
Boundary of area within 150 ft of the wetland (can be added to anotherfigure) L 2.2
1 km Polygon: Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge - including H 2.1, H 2.2, H 2.3
polygons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
Screen capture of map of 303(d) listed waters in basin (from Ecology website) L 3.1, L 3.2
Plant cover of dense, rigid trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants S4.1
(can be added to figure above)
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found (from web) L 3:3
Slope Wetlands
Map of: To answer questions:
Figure !t
Cowardin plant classes H 1.1, H 1.4
Hydroperiods H 1.2
Plant cover of dense trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants S1.3
Plant cover of dense, rigid trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants S4.1
(can be added to figure above)
Boundary of 150 fit buffer (can be added to another figure S 2.1, S 5.1
1 km Polygon: Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge - including H 2. 1, H 2.2, H 2.3
polygons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
Screen capture of map of 303(d) listed waters in basin (from Ecology website) S 3.1, S 3.2
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found (from web) 53.3
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Wetland name or number
HGM Classification of Wetlands in Western Washington
For questions 1-7, the criteria described must apply to the entire unit being rated.
If the hydrologic criteria listed in each question do not apply to the entire unit being rated, you
probably have a unit with multiple HGM classes. In this case, identify which hydrologic criteria in
questions 1-7 apply, and go to Question 8.
1. Are the water levels in the entire unit usually controlled by tides except during floods?
ly_Q - go to 2 YES - the wetland class is Tidal Fringe - go to 1.1
1.1 Is the salinity of the water during periods of annual low flow below 0.5 ppt (parts per thousand)?
NO - Saltwater Tidal Fringe (Estuarine) YES - Freshwater Tidal Fringe
Ifyour wetland can be classified as a Freshwater Tidal Fringe use the forms for Riverine wetlands. If it
is Saltwater Tidal Fringe it is an Estuarine wetland and is not scored. This method cannot be used to
score functions for estuarine wetlands.
2. The entire wetland unit is flat and precipitation is the only source (>90%) of water to it. Groundwater
and surface water runoff are NOT sources of water to the unit.
Nil -go to 3 YES - The wetland class is Flats
Ifyour wetland can be classified as a Flats wetland, use the form for Depresslonal wetlands.
3. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria?
_The vegetated part of the wetland is on the shores of a body of permanent open water (without any
plants on the surface at any time of the year) at least 20 ac (8 ha) in size;
.At least 30% of the open water area is deeper than 6.6 ft (2 m).
NQ_- go to 4 YES - The wetland class is Lake Fringe (Lacustrine Fringe)
4. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria?
_The wetland is on a slope (slope can be verygradual),
_The water flows through the wetland in one direction (unidirectional) and usually comes from
seeps. It may flow subsurface, as sheetflow, or in a swale without distinct banks,
_The water leaves the wetland without being impounded.
NO - go to 5 YES - The wetland class is Slope
NOTE: Surface water does not pond in these type of wetlands except occasionally in very small and
shallow depressions or behind hummocks (depressions are usually <3 ft diameter and less than 1 ft
deep).
5. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria?
_The unit is in a valley, or stream channel, where it gets inundated by overbank flooding from that
stream or river,
_The overbank flooding occurs at least once every 2 years.
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NO - go to 6 YES - The wetland class is Riverine
NOTE: The Riverine unit can contain depressions that are filled with water when the river is not
flooding
6. Is the entire wetland unit in a topographic depression in which water ponds, or is saturated to the
surface, at sometime during the year? This means that any outlet, if present, is higher than the interior
of the wetland.
NO - go to 7 YES - The wetland class is Depressional
7. Is the entire wetland unit located in a very flat area with no obvious depression and no overbank
flooding? The unit does not pond surface water more than a few inches. The unit seems to be
maintained by high groundwater in the area. The wetland may be ditched, but has no obvious natural
outlet.
NO - go to 8 YES - The wetland class is Depressional
8. Your wetland unit seems to be difficult to classify and probably contains several different HGM
classes. For example, seeps at the base of a slope may grade into a riverine floodplain, or a small
stream within a Depressional wetland has a zone of flooding along its sides. GO BACK AND IDENTIFY
WHICH OF THE HYDROLOGIC REGIMES DESCRIBED IN QUESTIONS 1-7 APPLY TO DIFFERENT
AREAS IN THE UNIT (make a rough sketch to help you decide). Use the following table to identify the
appropriate class to use for the rating system if you have several HGM classes present within the
wetland unit being scored.
NOTE: Use this table only if the class that is recommended in the second column represents 10% or
more of the total area of the wetland unit being rated. If the area of the HGM class listed in column 2
is less than 10% of the unit; classify the wetland using the class that represents more than 90% of the
total area.
HGM classes within the wetland unit
being rated
HGM class to
use in rating
Slope + Riverine
Riverine
Slope + Depressional
Depressional
Slope + Lake Fringe
Lake Fringe
Depressional + Riverine along stream
within boundary of depression
Depressional
Depressional + take Fringe
Depressional
Riverine + Lake Fringe
Riverine
Salt Water Tidal Fringe and any other
class of freshwater wetland
Treat as
ESTUARINE
If you are still unable to determine which of the above criteria apply to your wetland, of, ifyou have
more than 2 HGM classes within a wetland boundary, classify the wetland as Depressional for the
rating.
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Wetland name or number
D PRESSI AL N FLATS WETLA DS
Water Quality Functions - Indicators that the site functions to improve water quality
D 1.0. Does the site have the potential to improve water quality?
D 1.1. Characteristics of surface water outflows from the wetland:
3
Wetland is a depression or flat depression (QUESTION 7 on key) with no surface water leaving it (no outlet).
0
points = 3
0
Wetland has an intermittently flowing stream or ditch, OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet.
0
points = 2
Wetland has an unconstricted, or slightly constricted, surface outlet that is permanently flowing points = 1
Wetland is a flat depression (QUESTION 7 on key), whose outlet is a permanently flowing ditch. points =1
D 1.2. The sail Z in below the surface fyr duff lMerl is true clay or true organic (use MRCS definitions). Yes = 4 No = 0
0
D 1.3. Characteristics and distribution of persistent plants (Emergent, Scrub -shrub, and/or Forested Cowardin classes):
3
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed, plants > 95% of area points = 5
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed, plants > Yz of area points = 3
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed plants > Via of area points = 1
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed plants <1/ioof area points = 0
D 1.4. Characteristics of seasonal ponding or inundation:
4
This is the area that is ponded for at least 2 months. See description in manual.
Area seasonally ponded is > % total area of wetland points = 4
Area seasonally ponded Is > X total area of wetland points = 2
Area seasonally ponded is < X total area of wetland points = 0
Total for D 1 Add the points in the boxes above
10
Rating of Site Potential If score is: 12-16 = H X 6-11= M 0-5 = L Record the rating on the first page
D 2.0. Does the landscape have the potential to support the water quality function of the site?
D 2.1. Does the wetland unit receive stormwater discharges? Yes =1 Nd = 0
0
D 2.2. Is > 10% of the area within 150 ft of the wetland in land uses that generate pollutants? Yes =1 No = 0
0
D 2.3. Are there septic systems within 250 ft of the wetland? Yes =1 No = 0
0
D 2.4. Are there other sources of pollutants coming into the wetland that are not listed in questions D 2.1-D 2.3?
Source Yes =.1 No = 0
_
0
Total for D 2 Add the points in the boxes above
0
Rating of Landscape Potential If score is: _3 or 4 = H __1 or 2 = M X 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 3.1. Does the wetland discharge directly (i.e., within 1 mi) to a stream, river, lake, or marine water that is on the
303(d) list? Yes = 1 No = 0
0
D 3.2. Is the wetland in a basin or sub -basin where an aquatic resource is on the 303(d) list? Yes =1 No = 0
0
D 3.3. Has the site been identified in a watershed or local plan as important for maintaining water quality (answer YES
if there is a TMDL for the basin In which the unit is found)? Yes = 2 No = 0
Total for D 3 Add the points in the boxes above
0*
0
Rating of Value If score is: _�2-4 = H 1=M X 0 = L Record the rating on the first page
*The area where the wetland is located does not have a TMDL at this time but there is a TMDL in development in the waters around
Marrowstone Island, so the wetland does not receive points for this question.
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DEPRESSIONU
Hydrologic Functions - Indicators that the site functions to reduce flooding and stream degradation
D 4.0. Does the site have the potential to reduce flooding and erosion?
D 4.1. Charactertstfcs of surface water outflows from the wetland: 4
Wetland is a depression or flat depression with no surface water leaving it (no outlet) points = 4
Wetland has an intermittently flowing stream or ditch, OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet points= 2
Wetland is a flat depression (QUESTION 7 on key), whose outlet is a permanently flowing ditch points =1
Wetland has an unconstricted, or slightly constricted, surface outlet that is permanently flowing points = 0
D 4.2. Depth of storage during wet periods: Estimate the height of ponding above the bottom of the outlet. For wetlands
5
with no outlet, measure from the surface of permanent wateror if dry, the deepest part.
Marks of ponding are 3 ft or more above the surface or bottom of outlet points = 7
Marks of ponding between 2 ft to < 3 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points = 5
Marks are at least 0.5 ft to < 2 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points = 3
The wetland is a "headwater" wetland points = 3
Wetland is flat but has small depressions on the surface that trap water points = 1
Marks of ponding less than 0.5 ft (6 in) points = 0
0
D 4.3. Contribution of the wetland to storage in the watershed: Estimate the ratio of the area of upstream basin
3
contributing surface water to the wetland to the area of the wetland unit itself.
0
The 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 points = 3
The area of the basin is more than 100 times the area of the unit points = 0
Entire wetland is in the Flats class points = 5
Total for D 4 Add the points in the boxes above
12
Katmg of Site Potential It score is:_ X. 12-1.6 = H 6-11 = 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?
D 5.1. Does the wetland receive stormwater discharges? Yes = 1 No = 0
0
D 5.2. Is >10% of the area within 150 ft of the wetland in land uses that generate excess runoff? Yes = 1 No = O
0
D 5.3. Is more than 25% of the contributing basin of the wetland covered with intensive human land uses (residential at
>1 residence/ac, urban, commerdai, agriculture, etc.)? Yes = 1 No = o
0
Total for D 5 Add the points in the boxes above
0
Rating of Landscape Potential If score is:_3 = H _1 or 2 = M X 0 = L Record the rating on the first page
D 6.0. Are the hydrologic functions provided by the site valuable to society?
D 6.1. The unit is in a landsca a that has flooding roblems. Choose the description that best matches conditions around
0
the wetland unit being rated. Do not add points. Choose the highest score ifm_ore_than one condition is met,
The wetland captures surface water that would otherwise flow down -gradient into areas where flooding has
damaged human or natural resources (e.g., houses or salmon redds):
• Flooding occurs in a sub -basin that is immediately down -gradient of unit. points= 2
• Surface flooding problems are in a sub -basin farther down -gradient. points = 1
Flooding from groundwater is an issue in the sub -basin, points =1
The existing or potential outflow from the wetland is so constrained by human or natural conditionsthat the
water stored by the wetland cannot reach areas that flood. Explain why points = 0
There are no problems with flooding downstream of the wetland. points = 0
D 6.2. Has the site been identified as important for flood storage or flood conveyance in a regional flood control plan?
0
Yes=2 No=O
Total for D 6 Add the points in the boxes above
0
Rating of Value If scare is: -2-4 = N _1=M X 0 = L
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Wetland name or number
These questions apply to wetlands of all HGM classes.
HABITAT FUNCTIONS - Indicators that site functions to provide important habitat
H 1.0. Does the site have the potential to provide habitat?
H 1.1. Structure of plant community: Indicators are Cowardin classes and strata within the Forested class. Check the 2
Cowardin plant classes in the wetland. Up to 10 patches may be combined for each class to meet the threshold
of '/a ac or more than 10% of the unit if it is smaller than 2.5 ac. Add the number of structures checked.
_Aquatic bed 4 structures or more: points = 4
_Emergent 3 structures: points = 2
X Scrub -shrub (areas where shrubs have > 30% cover) 2 structures: points = 1
X Forested (areas where trees have > 30% cover) 1 structure: points = 0
If the unit has a Forested class, check if.•
X The Forested class has 3 out of 5 strata (canopy, sub -canopy, shrubs, herbaceous, moss/ground-cover)
that each cover 20% within the Forested polygon
H 1.2. Hydroperiods
0
Check the types of water regimes (hydroperiods) present within the wetland. The water regime has to cover
more than 10% of the wetland or % ac to count (see text for descriptions of hydroperiods).
®Permanently flooded or inundated 4 or more types present: points = 3
X Seasonally flooded or inundated 3 types present: points = 2
_Occasionally flooded or inundated 2 types present: points =1
_Saturated only 1 type present: points = 0
_Permanently flowing stream or river in, or adjacent to, the wetland
_Seasonally flowing stream in, or adjacent to, the wetland
_Lake Fringe wetland 2 points
_Freshwater tidal wetland 2 points
H 1.3. Richness of plant species
1
Count the number of plant species in the wetland that cover at least 10 ft'.
Different patches of the same species can be combined to meet the size threshold and you do not have to name
the species. Do not include Eurasian milfoil, reed canarygrass, purple loosestrife, Canadian thistle
If you counted: > 19 species points = 2
5 -19 species points= 1
a 5 species points = 0
H 1.4. Interspersion of habitats
1
Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion among Cowardin plants classes (described in H 1.1), or
the classes and unvegetated areas (can include open water or mudflats) is high, moderate, low, or none. If you
have four or more plant classes or three classes and open water, the rating is always high.
None = 0 points Low = 1 point Moderate = 2 points
All three diagrams ��------3
in this row
are HIGH = 3points
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H 1.5. Special habitat features:
4
Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland. The numberflf checks is the number of points.
H 2.1. Accessible habitat (include only habitat that directly abuts wetland unit).
X Large, downed, woody debris within the wetland (> 4 in diameter and 6 ft long).
3
_Standing snags (dbh > 4 in) within the wetland
_Undercut banks are present for at least 6.6 ft (2 m) and/or overhanging plants extends at least 3.3 ft (1 m)
over a stream (or ditch) in, or contiguous with the wetland, for at least 33 it (10 m)
> 1/3'(33.3%) of 1 km Polygon
X Stable steep banks of fine material that might be used by beaver or muskrat for denning (> 30 degree
slope) OR signs of recent beaver activity are present (cut shrubs or trees that have not yet weathered
points = 2
where Mood is exposed)
10-19% of 1 km Polygon
X At least X ac of thin -stemmed persistent plants or woody branches are present in areas that are
permanently or seasonally inundated (structuresforegg-laying by amphibians)
points = 0
X Invasive plants cover less than 25% of the wetland area in every stratum of plants (see H 1.1 for list of
H 2.2. Undisturbed habitat in 1 km Polygon around the wetland.
strata)
3
Total for H 1 Add the points in the boxes above
S
Rating of Site Potential If score is:_15-18 = H X 7-14 = M _0-6 = L Record the rating on the first page
H 2.0. Does the landscape have the potential to support the habitat functions of the site?
H 2.1. Accessible habitat (include only habitat that directly abuts wetland unit).
3
Calculate: % undisturbed habitat 10.3 + [(% moderate and low intensity land uses)/2] 43.6 = 53.9%
If total accessible habitat is:
> 1/3'(33.3%) of 1 km Polygon
points = 3
20-33% of 1 km Polygon
points = 2
10-19% of 1 km Polygon
points= 1
<_10% of 1 km Polygon
points = 0
H 2.2. Undisturbed habitat in 1 km Polygon around the wetland.
3
Calculate_ % undisturbed habitat 10.3 + [(% moderate and low intensity land uses)/2] 43.6_ = 53:9°x,
Undisturbed habitat > 50% of Polygon
points = 3
Undisturbed habitat 10-50% and in 1-3 patches
points = 2
Undisturbed habitat 10-50% and > 3 patches
points = 1
Undisturbed habitat < 10% of 1 km Polygon
points = 0
H 2.3. Land use intensity in 1 km Polygon: If
0
> 50% of 1 km Polygon is high intensity land use
points = ( 2)
<_ 50% of 1 km Polygon is high intensity
points = 0
jgxal for 2 _. ,. Add tj,1C 12oJnts_in the
boxes above
6
Rating of Landscape Potential If score is: X 4-6 = H _1.3 = M _< 1= L
Is the haDitat provided y este valuable to socia
Record the rating on the first page
H 3.1. Does the site provide habitat for species valued in laws, regulations, or policies? Choose only the highest score
that applies to the 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 provides 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 WDFW 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 page) within 100 m points= 1
Site does not meet any of the criteria above points = 0
Rating of Value If score is:_2 = H _3 = M X 0 = L Record the rating on the first page
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Rating Forme – Effective January 1, 2015
Wetland name or number
WDFW Priority Habitats
Priari.ty habitats li,Ets1 by WDFW (see complete descriptions of WDFW priority habitats, and the counties in which they can
be found, in: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2008. Priority Habitat and Species List. Olympia, Washington.
177 pp. JIttPbIIWdfW.Wa.Vy 1p,h]' or access the list from here:
Count how many of the following priority habitats are within 330 ft (100 m) of the wetland unit: NOTE: This question is
independent of the land use between the wetland unit and the priority habitat
— Aspen Strands: Pure or mixed stands of aspen greater than 1 ac (0.4 ha).
— Biodiversity Areas and Corridors; Areas of habitat that are relatively important to various species of native fish and
wildlife (full descriptions in WDFW PHS report).
— Herbaceous Balds: Variable size patches of grass and (orbs on shallow soils over bedrock.
— Old-growth/Mature forests: _ - Stands of at least 2 tree species, forming a multi-
layered canopy with occasional small openings; with at least 8 trees/ac (20 trees/ha) > 32 in (81 cm) dbh or > 200
years of age. Mature forests -Stands with average diameters exceeding 21 in (53 cm) dbh; crown cover maybe less
than 100°/x; decay, decadence, numbers of snags, and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that
found in old --growth; 80200 years old west of the Cascade crest.
— Oregon White Oak: Woodland stands of pure oak or oak/conifer associations where canopy coverage of the oak
component is important (full descriptions in WDFW PHS report p. 1.58 -see web link above).
— Riparian: The area adjacent to aquatic systems with flowing water that contains elements of both aquatic and
terrestrial ecosystems which mutually influence each other.
— Westside Prairies: Herbaceous, non -forested plant communities that can either take the form of a dry prairie or a wet
prairie (full descriptions in WDFW PHS report p. 161 -see web link above).
— Instream: The combination of physical, biological, and chemical processes and conditions that interact to provide
functional life history requirements for instrearn fish and wildlife resources.
— Nearshore: Relatively undisturbed nearshore habitats. These include Coastal Nearshore, Open Coast Nearshore, and
Puget Sound Nearshore. (full descriptions of habitats and the definition of relatively undisturbed are in WDFW report -
see web link on previous page).
— Caves: A naturally occurring cavity, recess, void, or system of interconnected passages under the earth in soils, rock,
ice, or other geological formations and is large enough to contain a human.
— Cliffs: Greater than 25 ft (7.6 m) high and occurring below 5000 ft elevation.
— Talus: Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average size 0.5 - 6.5 ft (0.15 - 2.0 m), composed of basalt, andesite,
and/or sedimentary rock, including riprap slides and mine tailings. May be associated with cliffs.
— Snags and Logs: Trees are considered snags if they are dead or dying and exhibit sufficient decay characteristics to
enable cavity excavation/use by wildlife, Priority snags have a diameter at breast height of > 20 in (51 cm) in western
Washington and are > 6.5 ft (2 m) in height. Priority logs are > 12 in (30 cm) in diameter at the largest end, and > 20 ft
(6 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 Western WA: 2014 Update 15
Rating Form - Effective January 1, 2015
Wetland name or number
CATEGCIRIZATION BASED ON SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Wetland Type
Category
Check off any criteria that apply to the wetland. Circle the category when the appropriate criteria are met.
SC 1.0. Estuarine wetlands
Does the wetland meet the following criteria for Estuarine wetlands?
— The dominant water regime is tidal,
Vegetated; and
— With a salinity greater than 0.5 ppt Yes -Go to SC 1.1 No- Not an estuarine wetland
SC 1.1. Is the wetland within a National Wildlife Refuge, National Park, National Estuary Reserve, Natural Area
Preserve, State Park or Educational, Environmental, or Scientific Reserve designated under WAC 332-30-1517.
Yes= Category I No - Go to SC 1.2
Cat. I
SC 1.2. Is the wetland unit at least 1 ac in size and meets at least two of the following three conditions?
The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking, ditching, filling, cultivation, grazing, and has less
than 10% cover of non-native plant species. (If non-native species are Spartina, see page 25)
Cat. I
—At least % of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub, forest, or un -grazed or un -
mowed grassland.
— The wetland has at least two of the following features: tidal channels, depressions with open water, or
Cat. 11
contiguous freshwater wetlands. Yes = Category I No = Category If
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 Wetlands of High
Conservation Value? Yes - Go to SC 2.2 No - Go to SC 2.3
Cat -1
SC 2.2. Is the wetland listed on the WDNR database as a Wetland of High Conservation Value?
Yes = Category I No = Not a WHCV
SC 2.3. Is the wetland in a Section/Township/Range that contains a Natural Heritage wetland?
htt www1.dnr.wa. ov nh refdesk datasearch wnhpwetIands.pdf
Yes - Contact WNHP/WDNR and go to SC 2.4 No = Not a WHCV
SC 2.4, Has WDNR identified the wetland within the S/T/R as a Wetland of High Conservation Value and listed it on
their website? Yes = Category I No = 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 VES you wiii still need to rate the wetland based on its functions.
SC 3.1. Does an area within the wetland unit have organic soil horizons, either peats or mucks, that compose 16 in or
more of the first 32 in of the soil profile? Yes - Go to SC 3.3 No - Go to SC 3.2
SC 3.2. Does an area within the wetland unit have organic soils, either peats or mucks, that are less than 16 in deep
over bedrock, or an impermeable hardpan such as clay or volcanic ash, or that are floating on top of a lake or
pond? Yes - Go to SC 3.3 NH = Is nota bog
SC 3.3. Does an area with peats or mucks have more than 70% cover of mosses at ground level, AND at least a 30%
cover of plant species listed in Table 4? Yes = Is a Category I bog No - Go to SC 3.4
NOTE: If you are uncertain about the extent of mosses in the understory, you may substitute that criterion by
measuring the pH of the water that seeps into a hole dug at least 16 in deep. If the pH is less than 5.0 and the
plant species in Table 4 are present, the wetland is a bog.
Cat.1
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 Table 4 provide more than 30% of the cover under the canopy?
Yes = Is a Category I bog No = Is nota bog
Wetland Rating System for Western WA: 2014 Update 1b
Rating Farre - Effective January 1, 2015
Wetland name or number
SC 4.0. Forested Wetlands
Does the wetland have at least t contiguou Qcr:c 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 OR have a diameter at breast height (dbh) of 32 in (81 cm) or more.
— Mature forests (west of the Cascade Crest): Stands where the largest trees are 80- 200 years old OR the
species thatmakeup the canopy have an average diameter (dbh) exceeding 21 in (53 cm).
Yes= Category I No = 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 measured near the bottom j
Cat.
Yes - Go to SC 5.1 No = Not a wetland in a coastal lagoon
SC 51. Does the wetland meet all of the followingthree 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. II
— At least % 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 1/10 ac (4350 ft)
Yes= Category1 No = 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 need 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-Copalis: 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 (rates H,H,H or H,H,M
Cat. II
for the three aspects of function)? Yes= Category1 No - Go to SC 6.2
SC 6.2. Is the wetland 1 ac or larger, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is 1 ac or larger?
Yes = Category II No - Go to SC 6.3
Cat. III
SC 6.3. Is the unit between 0.1 and 1 ac, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is between 0.1 and 1 ac?
Yes = Category III No = Category IV
Cat. I V
Category of wetland based on Special Characteristics
If you answered No for all types, enter "Not Applicable" on Summary Form
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