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Home My WebLink AboutWetland Delineation 821333006 '-','J'Y'''-- ! ~ -!- .. -~:~' Ms. Janet Stimach Wetland Delineation Report Margaret Street Shine, Washington July 2001 Prepared for: Ms. Janet Stimach 1920 S. Spokane Seattle, WA98144 i ~~\ (i~ r~~ ~". \ ,If r ",' ., , !! /) r "'" i r-, ' i ! !..I,j~lui i - " ..-.--'-----/) i! ill l i/ MAY - I 2003 ~ '.J) I 1-= ~Oi:-'~;t~i,~~~-~ ?~;~ii,~"J, I 'iTJ Prepared by: Dixie Llewellin ' Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. 856 50th Street Port Townsend, W A 98368 t: .. - . '~." ~ Ms. Janet Stimach Wetland Delineation Report Margaret Street Shine, VVashington July 2001 Contents Introduction Description of Site Methodology Classification Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual Soils Vegetation Hydrology Determining Wetland Edges Findings Classification Soils Vegetation Hydrology Recommendations Summary References (["" "I ., ',',' " , I I" 1/("'\ "'-"""_~.'__', - I I, ' --'/'I!' i 1 I. ! J MAY - 1 2003 i LP l-'-d Appendix Map # 1 Map #2 Map #3 Map #4 Figure #5 Figure #6 Location Map Jefferson County Critical Areas Map Soil Survey Of Jefferson County Findings Map Pierce Property Wells Fargo and Stimach Property ! r-.... \ ! ; i! I' U ~.,.., '- ..----::, i:' 'SC);'C(\:';'liJ " 1i_,I::1~: v I:f- '," i :,i i ..J u. S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Data Sheets Wetlands Rating Field Data Forms (Department of Ecology) Ms. Janet Stimach Wetland Delineation Report Margaret Street Shine, Washington July 200 I .' '\ i i-i \ : ! ) ) . ! II~\ \ i~ Ll~~~~ j I,',l' i, -,"f .., Introduction At the request of Tillman Engineering, Dixie Llewellin of Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. conducted a wetland delineation on July 23, 2001. The subject property is located at the end of Margaret Road in Shine, Washington. J-:F:',.l3Urj CUUiiry' : ~~1Er:'r. c:':: ::C' dlYV L;;,:\/t:LU~" Ii \, 'I' I :' ! j; I' U! j, I I ~;H i -' RE: Case #: MLA01-00244 The purpose of the delineation was to establish the wetland edge along three adjoining properties that border a tidal marsh off Squamish Harbor. This delineation report fulfills the requirements set by the Department of Community Development" Requirements include the location and field marking of all wetlands and determining wetland classification, thereby also defining associated buffers, All properties assessed are subject to requirements outlined in the Jefferson County Unified Development Code dated January 1,2001, Land use restrictions will apply to future development projects. Description of Site · Description: Parcel # 821 333005 Stimach, 821 333 006 Wells Fargo, 821 333009 Pierce (owned by Stimach) · Location: Section 33, T 28N, R IE, WM Jefferson County, the end of Margaret Road, Shine Plat 2 · Soils: McMurray (Mn), Cut and fill (Cu), and Tidal Marsh (Td) · Slopes: Area flat with bulkheads along shoreline 3-5 feet high . The site consists of three adjacent parcels on a flat peninsula bisected by a gravel road (legal easement off of Margaret Street), The site was historically filled to create building sites and currently comprises the upland sections of this peninsula, A survey conducted by W,K. Merridith indicates that an embankment was in place by 1964, All three parcels are bounded to the north by a large saltwater estuary of Shine Creek and to ttIe south and east by Squamish Harbor off Hood Canal, Since each parcel has different characteristics, we refer to them individually as the Stimach, the Wells Fargo, and the Pierce properties (east to west), The photographs in the Appendix (Figures 5 and 6) show the rock and Stimaeh Delineation Re:pol1 Re:pol1 File: Numba 2001-00;98 Ol~mpie Wetland Re:sourec:s. Ine, 9/01 t .. concrete bulkheads on the Stimach and Pierce property facing Squamish Harbor; the estuary/ wetland edge is mowed at both sites as well, In contrast, the Wells Fargo property has a naturally vegetated transition zones between the land and adjacent water bodies, Two houses (one consists ofa recently remodeled garage) are on the Stimach property, A large garage was built on the Pierce property and the Wells Fargo parcel contains a recently dug well, but no structures, A location map, the Jefferson County critical areas map, the Jefferson County soil survey map, and a wetland finding map are included in the Appendix (Maps 1-4), Methodology The following resources were consulted for this project: . Survey by W,K. Merridith (1964) · Jefferson County Unified Development Code (January 2001) · Jefferson County Critical Areas Map Wetlands (1995) · Soil Survey ofJefferson County (US. Soil Conservation Service 1975) . National Wetland Inventory Map · Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual · National List of Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands: Northwest (Region 9) ,---. , \l \~ ii" r'" , ., ir\\\ \ I,ll \ \.) . I: i t', i -j i i "._ i l~. l'~, 1 \ -l MAY - 1 2.003 I 1_,.,-....,-" J ::: ~- - t C(-',L;,:T\' lIY"{ I:~: t l::J Classification Wetland categorization was determined using the Washington State D~artment of Ecology (POE) Wetland Rating System (publication #91-57 October 1991), which assigns a numerical value to any given wetland according to wetland size, quality of surrounding buffers, vegetation diversity, wetland types, and habitat value. Wetlands are rated as entire systems and quite often exceed project boundaries. Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual Fieldwork to detennine the actual wetland boundaries was conducted according to the methodology outlined in the Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual (Department of Ecology #96-94), Chapter 173-22 of the Washington Administrative Code requires that all wetlands within the State of Washington be delineated using this manual, The methodology outlined in the Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual requires examination of the three parameters for a positive wetland determination: hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation, and hydrology. For an area to qualify as a jurisdictional wetland it must have a positive indicator from all three parameters. All wetlands identified using this methodology may be federally regulated, regardless of size, Soils A hydric soil is a soil that forms under conditions of saturation, flooding, or ponding lasting long enough during the growing season to result in an anaerobic upper hiyer. Hydric soils favor the growth and regeneration ofhydrophytic vegetation, The indicators for this type of soil include low chroma, mottles, gleying, and high organic content within the upper 32 inches of the soil profile, Holes were dug on the site and soil colors (including value and chroma) were recorded in the top 16 inches. Stimach Dc:lincation R~port R~port File: Numbc:r 200l-ll059K 2 Ol~mpie We:tland R~sourc~$, Ine, l}/OI . .. ~~~ - _.......--'II! II 12003 """1 'i I Soil colors were analyzed using the Munsell Color Charts (1992). The Jefferson County Soil Survey map, indicating soils found on subject property, is included in the Appendix (Map # 3), Vegetation Wetland plant species must constitute greater than 51% of the total vegetation present to meet the qualification as a site dominated by hydrophytic vegetation, Dominance of plant species is determined by calculating actual aerial cover within a 30-foot radius for trees, a 10-foot radius for shrubs, and a 6- foot radius for the herbaceous layer at each data point. Commonly occurring plant species have been rated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW) National List of Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands: Northwest (Region 9), as to their frequency of occurrence in wetlands and non-wetlands. During the fieldwork, each species was recorded and given a rating based on indicator status, Hydrology Wetland hydrology is defined in the Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual as "areas that are periodically inundated or have soils saturated to the surface at some time during the growing season". Areas must have seasonally inundated or saturated soil at least 12.5% of the growing season, Indicators of hydrology include visual observation of inundation or soil saturation., water. stained leaves, cracking of the soil surface, and/or sediment deposits. Positive signs of hydrology are often absent during the summer and fall months but can be inferred if there are positive indicators of hydric soil and hydrophytic vegetation. Determining Wetland Edges Wetland edges were determined by establishing a data point within the wetland, which contained positive indicators of all three of the wetland requirements: soils, hydrology, and vegetation., and another data point outside the wetland, where one or all of the requirements were not present. Orange plastic ribbon labeled "Wetland Boundary" was tied to vegetation at eye level along the wetland edge. The spacing of the markings ranges from 20 to 60 feet depending on visibility. All data points were marked and labeled with yellow flagging. Measurements were taken with a Chainman IT hip chain from approximate property boundaries, A survey conducted by Tillman Engineering followed the wetland delineation to define the exact location of the wetland edge within the property boundaries. Buffer distances should be measured at right angles to the flagged wetland edges. Findings A large Class I estuarine wetland, called Wetland A. is present at the mouth of Shine Creek bordering the subject property to the north and west, This estuary empties into Hood Canal through Squamish Harbor. This delineation report does not address the shoreline edge of Squamish Harbor, which is also regulated by Jefferson County, A small fresh water wetland, called Wetland B was identified on the Wells Fargo property, Wetland B was conspicuously defined by the filled edges of the Pierce property, the raised .road easement, and mounded soil to the southwest, Water, wetland soil, and wetland plants were identified in Wetland A Wetland B has positive indicators of soils and plants but standing water was not present; this is typical during the dry Stimach Ddint:ation Rt:port Rt:port File: Numbc:r 201l1..005YX 3 Ol~mpic Wetland Resource:s. lne, WO 1 ~ months of the summer. Wetland edges are generally defined by topography, vegetation changes, and soil analysis, Wetlands A and B were flagged in the field and confirmed by data points indicated on the findings map in the Appendix (Map #4), Classification Wetland A automatically qualifies as a Class I wetland since is an estuarine wetland over 5 acres, The buffer for all Class I wetlands is 150 feet, Wetland B qualifies as a Class III wetland, receiving 17 points under the WSDOE Wetland Rating System, The approximate size of the wetland is 165 X 92 feet (15,180 ft2). Class III wetlands are subject to the standards of the Unified Development Code if they are larger than 10,000 fe (Section 9,Wetlands, a, ClassificationlDesignation #2). The buffer for an Class ill wetlands is 50 feet. The buffer for Wetland B falls within the pre-existing ISO-foot buffer of the Class I wetland, Wetland A. Both Wetlands A and B are regulated by the Jefferson County Department of Community Development and the US, Army Corps of Engineers and are therefore subject to all land use restrictions. Soils Soils in the vicinity are mapped as McMurray (Mn), Cut and fill (Cu)? and Tidal Marsh (Td), Soil pits dug on the upland portion of the site include mostly coarse sand mixed with gravel. This is mostly imported fill, which is difficult to analyze for wetland characteristics. Soil colors in wetland were low-chroma (2,5Y 4/1, 10Y 2/1. and 5y5/2 with mottles). Upland soils that did not meet wetland colorations were lighter in color or did not have mottles (5Y4/2), Vegetation Vegetation in Wetland A is typical of salt marsh wetlands and consists of pickleweed, saltbrusb, silverweed, Lyngby's sedge, saltgrass, and seaside arrowgrass. The shrub layer found between the Wells Fargo lot and the estuary consists ofSitka spruce, alder, cattails, spirea, twinberry, and willow, Vegetation in the upland areas on the Pierce and Stimach Lots consist of mowed grass with planted trees and shrubs. Scot's broom is also invading much of the unmowed upland areas, Plants found in Wetland B consist of young alders, willows (both Scouler's and pacific), twinberry, crabapple, sedges, rushes, velvet grass, and,hairgrass. Some imported and disturbed soils were present within the wetland, Table 1 su~es' t.Qe~dive.t:~~:ofthe vegetation: ": \~ ~>. ' ~~ \l_}l.. :;,~ \ (- \ ; ~ \ \ \\ MAY - 1 2003 I I L-----, ,; c c '.I^~ Stimal:h ~lineation Report Report File Number 2001-00598 4 Ol~mpic Wetland Resources, Inc, 9/01 '" .. ,. Table 1. Vegetation Summary Scientific Name Wetland Plants Common Name Indicator Layer .0( .....J ~ = .....J ~ 4i!l"ostis stoloniferar.4,alba) RedtoD FAC Herb X 41nus rubra Alder FAC Tree X X 4treplex Datula Fat hen saltbrush FACW Herb X Carex Ivnflbvei Lmgbv's sedge OBL Herb X X Carex obnuDta Slough sedge OBL Herb X Distichlis sDicta Saltgrass FAC+ Herb X Eauisetum fluviatile Horse Tail OBL Herb X Holcus lanatus Velvetgrass FAC Herb X 'uncus effusus Soft Rush FACW Herb X Juncus ensifolus Dagger-leaf Rush FACW Herb X onicera involucrata T\\inbem- FAC+ Shrub X \falus {usca Western Crabapple FACW Shrub X X Oenanrhe sarmentosa Water parsley OBL Herb X X Oenanthe sarmentosa Water Parsley DBL Herb X X Picea sitchensis Sitka soruce FAC Tree X Plantaflo lanceolata English plantain FAC Herb X Rosa nutkana Nootka rose FAC ShrulY X X Salicornia virginica Pickleweed DBL Herb X ~alix lucida Pacific ",ilIow FACW+ Shrub X Salix scouleriana Scouler \\ilio\\' FAC Tree X X Spiraea doufllasii Spirea FACW Shrub X X Trifllochin maritima Seaside arrow,grass DBL Herb X Tvpha lati{olia Cattail OBL Herb X U I d I Jpan pi ants 4rbutus menziesii Madrona NI Tree Cvtisus scoDarius Scot's broom NI Herb IElvmus moJ/is American dune,grass facu Herb IFlvtriflia reDens Ouackerass FAC- Herb Gaultheria shallon Salal FACU Shrub Ipoh~'itichum munitum Sword fern FACU Herb Ipseudolsufla menziesii Douglas fir FACU Tree !Rubus ursinus Trailing blackbem' FACU Shrub ls'ambucus racemosa Eldetbem' FACU Shrub '., . r ';,~,\ '1\ ,1 I ,,' \, i \;: ;" '\\ :' I : I' \<~ \ .... ro' (:1~'" rf'~~ n 1 (-'. ',-\:P \r \} \ .'-~.", -~-, ;: '. \ Ill'i 't 1 \ ~ \' l' MAY - 1 2003 ~ L_~. ."--~~" ! ~- - J r:.1 1"] FACU Facultative Upland I Non wetland, FAC Facultative. FACW Wetland, OBl Obligate Species. Nt No indicator Hydrology Tidal and brackish water was observed throughout Wetland A Wetland B did not contain hydrology, which is typical for this time of year, Wetlands are often dry and water is often absent during the dryer months (between July and November), In a situation where water is not present Stirnal.:h Oe:line:ation Re:pon Re:pon File: Numbc:r 200 l-005'/~ 5 Ol~mpil.: Wc:tland Rc:sourcc:s. Inl.:, 9101 .. in the test pits but water-dependant or obligate wetland vegetation is present, hydrology can be assumed, Water only needs to be present for 12,5% (20 days) of the growing season, which is March 12 to November 25 in the lower elevation ofJefferson County, The growing season is defined by soil temperature at 19,7 inches below the soil surface to be higher than biological 0 (50 C, and 400 degrees F), Recommendations In general, every effort should be made in the planning process to avoid impacts to wetlands and their buffers, No additional roads or buildings should be planned in these areas. In areas where impacts are unavoidable, the County may allow for alterations as long as they are fully mitigated. Typically, impacts will be mitigated by creating or enhancing wetlands or buffers, Each situation is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. It should be noted that any mitigation or enhancement is usually very costly, therefore it is recommended to avoid impacts whenever possible. Summary A Class I estuarine wetland (Wetland A) and a Class III fresh water wetland (Wetland B) were identified and delineated on June 23, 2001, A survey conducted by Tillman Engineering followed to establish the exact location ofthe wetlands on the property, The subject property consists of three adjacent parcels lying between Squamish Harbor and the estuary, all containing imported fill to accommodate building sites. Class I and Class III wetlands are assigned a protective buffer of 150 feet and 50 feet, respectively, Buffers are measured perpendicular to the delineated wetland edge. All buildings fall within the buffer of the Class I wetland, All associated buffers for Wetland B lie within the buffers of Wetland A. Final authority over all wetland determinations rests with Jefferson County Department of Community Development Critical Areas staff, and the United States Army Corps of Engineers. A copy of this report has been prepared for submittal to Jefferson County Department of Community Development and Tillman Engineering, If you need further assistance with this project, please feel free to calL 1 '1""1 I ! 1, -..... (i'" n ',lD ,~ \i .., \ \, ,~ \ MAY - 1 2003 .I ; :.J-i ! Dixie Llewellin Principal Biologist, Olympic Wetland Resources, lnc, Certified for Wetland Delineation, 1987 Manual. Wetland Training Institute, June 1995. Stirnach Delineation Report Report File Numbc::r 2(){) 1-lI05911 6 Ol~mpic Wetland Resources. me, 9/01 .. References 1" .." rr~ rl \~, l7 {i ~~ i I i)), i1"~ \~~J__,_' t 'I i .,,\ : :J \ \ \ MAY - 1 2003 l ""L,__",_____.,____, Literature Cited Buckingham, et al., 1995, Flora of the Olympic Peninsula, Northwest Interpretive Association and the Washington Native Plant Society, Seattle, W A Cooke, Sarah Spear, 1997, A Field Guide to the Common Wetland Plants of Western Washington and Northwest Oregon, Seattle Audubon Society, Seattle, WA Cowardin., L.M. V. Carter, F, C. Goblet, and E. T. LaRoe, 1979, Classification of Wedand and Deep Water Habitats of the U.S. U S, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC. Hitchcock and Conquest, 1973, Flora of the Pacific Northwest, Federal Interagency Committee for Wetland Delineation, 1987. Federal Manual for Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands. July 1994 update. US. Army Corp of Engineers, US. Environmental Protection Agency, US, Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S.D.A Soil Conservation Service, Jefferson County Unified Development Code, January 2001, Leonard, William P., 1993, Amphibians of Washington and Oregon. Seattle Audubon Series, MacBeth, Div, of Kollmorgen Instruments Corp., 1992, MunseU Soil Color Charts. Mitsch and Gosselink; 1993, Wetlands, Pojar, Mackinnon, 1994, Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast, Reed, Porter, 1988, National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands, Region 9, 1993 update. Washington State Wetland Department of Ecology, March, 1997. Washington State Wetland' Identification and Delineation Manual, #96-94, US, Department of Agriculture, 1994, Keys to Soil Taxonomy. Pocahontas Press. V,S, Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, 1975, Soil Survey of Jefferson County. ., r- . ! I i \,1 Ii 1 1; '.~,') I ~, I I I .J .. Map #1 Map #2 Map #3 Map #4 Appendix Location Map Jefferson County Critical Areas Map Soil Survey Of Jefferson County Findings Map Figure #5 Pierce Property Figure #6 Wells Fargo and Stimach Property U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Data Sheets Wetlands Rating Field Data Form (Department of Ecology) [1 ~; ;1 MAY - 1 2003 L,..,___.,. "..,_. _.,..........._., ..1 j ': .~: ~- :: n ~:, \-j , i"',; 'j 'J' :j"; \;' ~_:,::..\:'~LU!'). 1- I ,,:.1 ; aien~ Project Location Margaret Street Shine, WA Ms. Janet Stimach 1920 S. Spokane Street Seattle, WA 98144 \\LY'C MAY -1 ~-\\\JJ ClJl ,~~.. Rtr .. .J '~~ Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. ; , =fI ~: ~~"i 856 50fh stred ': ". fJl! P rt I nd 1iI& 98368 ' : 'ii;;' 0 ownse , II V 360 385-6432 fJlIr. i r.,~'~" >.J ~ I ! 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Spokane Street Seattle, W A 98144 Ica~: Sheel 1" = 80' July 2001 #4 Clien/: Jab 1:2001-00598 Al2 ..., . " \ \. \\ . I \\ ~lass I Wetland " " \ l \ I Es~ary \ .. .:> .' I t ~ 00~ 0, p.. ~ .1 T/.~";'., 4. ': ' * Squamish Harbor ......... Wetland Boundary Buffer Boundary Wetland Flag Point Data Point Base map and survey by Tillman ~ngineering Al . DP 1. f ~ . TifIe: Pierce Property Scale: w " ..~ 0Iympi< Well..! Re.aorm,IIIl. Margaret Street \ll .,;1 856 50th 9r t Shine, WA July 2001 #5 0' . ., .. ie :.:~:!I Porllownsend, WA 98368 Gient: Ms. Janet Stimach "\~ 360 385-6432 1920 S. Spokane Street ~ #:200 1-00598 11 Seattle, WA 98144 -~---~-~...~=.-=-~ 1.-- , I ~ r.:~~:::.", ~ r-' :;.., <-- I :=: :-: ,-n i :J>: ~~: ;:~~~\.. ~ ..... - ~ -- - ~<- 0...-.' __- __. J South bulkhead. SQuamish Harbor :: .~ . ...1: 0Iy 'Wet! nd R I UlIe: Wells Fargo & Stimach Property ScaIt: Shed \ ~V RlpIC 0 eioultes, IK. Margaret Street j ':~.,J 856 50th ireet Shine, WA July 2001 #6 , ')i Port lownsend, W1 98368 Diem: Ms. Janet Stimach err 360 385.6432 1920 S. Spokane Street Jail #:2001-00598 II Seattle, WA 98144 Wells Fargo Squamish Harbor ., Stimach Squamish Harbor f 1'.-...., i-1 ;-:--, i\iJ), \~ '..11 I' \ \ \ ~rll~AY - 1 2003 I , , ' I JEFFE;~SO:-;(;l'~::'~' .., ': \ OfPT. Of C(j:;'IUi:i'i!:':~'J.'! .c", J l.,. ...-.. .. ,.' Stimach Saltwater estuary D.nA FOR1\l 1 (Rel'ised) Routine Wetland Detennination (W A State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 Co s Wetland Delineation Manual) ProjecllSite: m^~~A1teT ~~ S"tfING WA"tCN'r70IV .. ."" Applicanllowner: 5,1 ~ I;\~i !] l\ L~AY - 1 3J03 ; 1 J J JcF;:~' Dlue:' Jt)t...L( ,3, 01 County: "jE.fRi1UlU..J State: WA SrrlRS ::, ;( fj tJ 1<... , E:- Community ID: WL.. A Transect ID: .Jo Plot ID: V p~ I 'Investi ator(s): N Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? yes @ Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? @ no Is the area a potential Problem Area? yes @ Ex lanation of at icalor roblem area: 5/ ()e,e).) Ft 7D(lJ. VEGETATION (For strata, indicate T= tree; S = shrub; H = herb; V = vine) Dominant Plant S ies Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant S ies Stratum % cover Indicator 100 leo SO OBL 50 OI3L HYDROPHYTIC VEGETATION INDICATORS: % of dominants OBL, FACW, & FAC , DO~ Check all indicators that apply & explain below: Visual observation of plant species growing in areas of prolonged inundation/saturation Morphological adaptations Technical Literature Hydrophytic 'Vegetation present? Rationale for decisionlRemarks: Depth to free water in pit: ~inches De th to saturated soil: ~ inches Check all that apply & explain below: Stream, Lake or gage data: Aerial hotoora hs: Wetland hydrology present? Rationale for decisionlRemarks: HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? Dept. of inundation: PhysiologicaVreproductive adaptations' Wetland plant database Personal knowledge of regional plant communities Other (ex lain) ~ ~ ~ ~ no no 'Water Marks: yes no on Drift Lines: Drainage Patterns: es no Sediment Deposits: yes no yes no Oxidized Root (live roots) Channels < 12 in, es no FAC Neutral: yes no Local Soil Survey: yes ' no Water-stained Leaves yes no Other (explain): Other: ~ no, Tt 0 trL wtrlb't. fUJ\.(h~ At;; DJr Z. ( f\1,V7M ,'iOItS MM fYic:...M v~ A'1 Tp T(olh-- rnA(1$(;( c.. v 0u-r ttM" FiL..-L. \!tap Unit Name (Series & Phase) ) tYPic.. t1JE:P I HEm IS T5' (jnNt Prome Description DepUt Horizon (inch~s) Matrix color (Munsell moist) Mottle colors (Munsell moist) O~I~ Z ,f'(4{1 Hydric Soil Indicators: (check all that apply) _ Histosol _ Histic Epipedon _ Sulfidic Odor _ Aquic Moisture Regime _ Reducing Conditions Gleyed or Low-Chroma (=1) matrix Hydric soils presen.t? 1!JJ no RatioI)ale for decision/Remarks: ()1057V1 pru.. - i)D'L(,JJ~ 4/ ( W etl~lnd Determination (circle) Hydraphytic vegetation present? Hydric soils present? Wetland h drolo resent? RationaleIRemarks: ;"0 SprcaV'r tc 11" fl1- @ no ~ no e no Drainage Class ~ l: w - 2.. Field observations cdnfirm ma d e? Mottle abun ance size & contr t Texture, concretions, strUcture, etc. SAAD r GtAA ~ o atrix chroma S; 2 with mottles g or Fe Concretions ji igh Organic Content in Surface Layer of San y Soils rganic Streaking in Sandy SOils isted on Nationa1lLocaI Hydric Soils List ther (ex lain in remarks) Is the s piing point within wetland? tN~ ( We:fl.AvO , ',T OTI!:S: 1 i 1 1 <ill) no JJ 4nINI'tf.../I , '" \\~\ ~\\~\ 'S>~~ \1 \ \ , Revi~ed 4/97 I ! : ~,., ---- ...... I>U:\ FOR'l 1 (Rcl'iscd) Routine WetJand Dctemlination CWA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 Co s Wetland Delineation Manual) S'tf((\4G WAS,t'N'r7t>,v Project/Site: mAtt4A1t6T ~~ Applicant/owner: f>T I~ yes @ (jffi) no yes @ Dominant Plant S ies p~ Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant S ecies FA'- Nr. Eo ft H, HYDROPHYTIC VEGETATION INDICATORS: % of dominants OBL. FACW, & FAC 801, Check all indicators that apply & explain below: Visual observation of plant species growing in areas of prolonged inundation/saturation Morphological adaptations Technical Literature Hydrophytic -vegetation present? Rationale for decisionlRemarks: I~LMA~~l__3m j , )~'=;\:FE:n(~c).\! C:, '-'i' i-~' ,,,....... ,,,'1 .}\'./:-;" '.!;-' I; Date~'Jt.J~'1z.3j 01 County: J"Effi3Z..B IJ N State: wA SrrlRS :) ;( Cf 1J rz I E- Community ID: WL- A Transect ID: PlotlD: pPM 2- 'I II !, )i \1 , ; j' "J j Stratum % cover Indicator ~ PhysiologicaVreproductive adaptations' Wetland plant database Personal knowledge of regional plant communities Other (ex lain) ~ -6- ~ no HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? @ no -0 . Based on: 7 +5 soil temp (record temp other ex lain) Dept. of inundation: ONfi inches Water Marks: yes no on Drift Lines: yes no Oxidized Root (live roots) Channels < 12 in, es no FAC Neutral: yes no Depth to free water in pit: NOftl~ inches ---:-;;.r De th to saturated soil: ~ inches Check all that apply & explain below: Stream, Lake or gage data:" Aerial hotoora hs: Other: Wetland hydrology present? yes Rationale for decisionlRemarks: Other (explain): ~ Sediment Deposits: yes no Drainage Patterns: yes no Local Soil Survey: yes no Water-stained Leaves yes no . '. ,'-jOILS M M ((\ ,-M 1/ ~ A'1 To It 0 fh.... mAf1.8 v( c v c..-u1"' jtMtJ At..{.. \1ap Unit Name (Series & Phase) -- --.-1--. Drainage Class ~ ( :w - L r i @P No t u... ) -rlfPlC- (}lep I H E:I'Y\ IS T5 Un"" Profile Description Depth Horizon (inches) Matrix color (Munsell moist) Mottle colors (Munsell moist) 0-[ c, L)Y 4 Z- Hydric Soil Indicators: (check all that apply) Histosol _ Histic Epipedon Sulfidic Odor _ Aquic Moisture Regime _ Reducing Conditions Gleyed or Low-Chroma (= 1) matrix Hydrl~ soils present? yes no Rationjue for decisionlRemarks: Wetland Determination (circle) Hydro~hytic vegetation present? Hydric soils present? Wetland h drolo resent? RationalelRemarks: no "JOTE5: Mattie abun ance site & contr t Texture, concretions, structure, etc. (] . ' atrix chroma $ 2 with mottles . - g or Fe Concretions t\ _ igh Organic Con&nt in SUrface. Layer of Sand . Soils _ rganic Streaking in Sandy Soils _ L sted on NationallLocal Hydric Soils List ther (ex lain in remarks) ! Is the s pIing point within a etland? yes @ r ,~,,".~.~ -_."'~) ---'1 -._-:---....,,---J Ii k ,i "':-:~__i. l~' - .-: , (t [3 . !~3 !;;::S '/:-i.J.J :: lr:~.,~'~ A' " Revis d 4/97 ,~", ~ ,~i -, I ~ if; L ~ /~,.' ir;:::::..,;;:'::~ 6 , ~,- ~ : \.-' ~'-~-~~=::-i_, ~ Project/Site: mAtt~Ar4ir ;)~ 1>\'1,\ FOR~l I (Rcl'ised) Routine Wetland Determination (WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 Co s Wetland Delineation Manual) S'tfl~G WAS'tCN'tTD,v yes @ ~ no yes @ Date: ~'-I.( ,,3, 0 I County: J"ef'fi:lZ.B IJ Iv State: WA S/TIR& :) ;( (j 1J fZ I r= Community ID: W L- A Transect ID: Plot 10: pp~ 6 Applicant/owner: Sf I ~ Dominant Plant S ies Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant S ies Stratum % cover Indicator ;"'UJ.c1~ R.vea-A- r m<- J1IN. ()I) ~ /...Qt'.U ~ It'h'Ot.1Ii ~ 1-. Sf 'S s F1k.. PACW 5 + "IV A 1-+ II? 66 '- HYDROPHYTIC VEGETATION INDICATORS: % of dominants OBL, FACW. & FAC [Dolo II L , , I' j! .1' I'j MAY - 1 2003 WD I '-' ..... _....,-.,.. .....__..,....., ,.--j I :"':CiS;"li'I\Ui'l~' I " .. '" J. '''ci'!Tj Check all indicators that apply & explain below: Visual observation of plant species growing in areas of prolonged inundation/saturation Morphological adaptations Technical Literature Hydropbytic ~egetation present? yes Rationale for decisionlRemarks: ~ ~ Physiological/reproductive adaptations Wetland plant database Personal knowledge of regional plant communities Other (ex lain) ~ ~ -L DO HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? no Water Marks: yes no on Drift Lines: Sediment Deposits: yes no yes no Drainage Patterns: yes no Dept. of inundation: Oxidized Root (live roots) Channels <12 in. es no FAC Neutral: yes no Local Soil Survey: yes no Depth to free water in pit: ~ inches De th to saturated soil: ll>L.. inches Check all that apply & explain below: Stream, Lake or gage data: Aerial hotoora hs: Wetland hydrology present? Rationale for decisionJRemarks: Water-stained Leaves yes no Other (explain): Other: aID no , -----_._-~-- SOILS MM M,-M I/~ A'1 T p T ( 0 ;n.... rn A(1.& (; / c.. () c..-V1" /tM () h t...{.. .\1ap Unit Name (Series & Phase) Drainage Class ~llw-2. Field observations confinn ma de? I @V No -tt.-l. ) "TYPiC- (}JEP I HEm IS T5' CIn~ ProfUe Description Depth Horizon (inch~) Matrix color (Munsell moist) Mottle colors (Munsell moist) O-ltJ I CJ((L z{ I Hydric Soil Indicators: (check all that apply) _ Histosol _ Histic Epipedon _ Sulfidic Odor _ Aquic Moisture Regime _ Reducing Conditions -L Gleyed or Low-Chroma (= 1) matrix Hydric soils present? no Rationale for decisionlRemarks: Wetland Determination (circle) Hydrophytic vegetation present? Hydric! soils present? Wetland h drolo resent? RationaIelRemarks: , ~ no no no MottIe abun ance size & contr t Texture, concretions, structure, etc. '$1tW" '1 UJf}M qfUt1le.~ atrix chroma ~ 2 with mottles g or Fe Concretions igh Organic Content in Surface Layer of Sand~ Soils rganic Streaking in Sandy Soils I isted on NationallLocaI Hydric Soils List I ther (ex lain in remarks) piing point etland? !jfj) no "JOTES: Nffi't. ahtN/'I/<.l.. or tS11I1b't-4 - ~, :~,~,.-"""",. I >'-<_ , ~--, c'..-!/': . , & ~ ....... I ~ ~ I V, II> ',jt ~; Revis d 4/97 .7---::"'" / '-~., \-.. !'-~:,r~,.' , ' -."...... b""", .,..,':ti Project/Site: mA~~A1t6T ~l2..faT 1>\ ,/,.\ FOlnl I (Rcnscd) Routine Wetland Detemtination (WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 Co s Wetland Delineation Manual) S'tfING WAS'tCN'17f),v . ., yes @ ($i) no yes @ Date: JU'-'1 z. 3, 0 I County: J"E.ffi3Z.BbN State: WA SrrlRs S ;;( f 1-/ R.. I E- Community ID: W'- ?> Transect 10: Plot 10: f)p #f Applicant/owner: STI~ Dominant Plant S % cover Dominant Plant S ies Stratum % cover Indicator \r \._D \~_:~ .....---- --" '._1 V8L 111au C;U5 LlWf111JS 11 3D f7rc- HYDROPHYTIC VEGETATION INDICATORS: % of dominants OBL. FACW. & FAC {Do?" i ",".' . /;.;.--:' rf~' \ \!-, a MAY - ZOO3 '-Fcr~:~;0~{, ,> \ DFVI, (irJ co;':i.'~l:~;';\\ y ~~~Y~L0\)\,t ,'11--- Check all indicators that apply & explain below: Visual observation of plant species growing in areas of prolonged inundation/saturation Morphological adaptations Technical Literature Hydrophytic "Vegetation present? Rationale for decisionlRemarks: ~ PhysiologicaUreproducti ve adaptations Wetland plant database Personal knowledge of regional plant communities Other (ex lain) ~ ---6- ~ no HYDROLOGY €J ~ 0 ," Based on: 7 +5 soil temp (record temp other ex lain ~ inches Is it the growing season? no Water Marks: on Drift Lines: yes' no Sediment Deposits: yes no yes no Drainage Patterns: yes no Dept. of inundation: Oxidized Root (live roots) Channels < 12 in. es no FAC Neutral: yes no Local Soil Survey: yes no Depth to free water in pit: ~ inches De th to saturated soil: ----;;::- inches Check all that apply & explain below: Stream, La1ce or gage data: Aerial hotoora hs: Wetland hydrology present? yes no Rationale for decisionlRemarks: - tf1t" ~ ~ If N bf r (UbtJVf Itt\ S TI m G Water-stained Leaves yes no Other (explain): ..;~ , .~ Other: () r- ~ t:.l1V'- -';OIUi MM ('(\,-(y\ I/~ A"\ 'A 'u' N ~.~ 10 TlO/11.... rnA(L.8V( .Vlap nIl ame (Series & Phase) c.. t.J 6U., /tMtJ FtL--L .------r----- -- ----.---~- ... - ~ Drainage Class ) IV P LL (rJep 111 EM IS T5' (ftN Profi e Description Depth Horizon (inch$) Matrix color (Munsell moist) Mottle colors (Munsell moist) D-/ CJ, )"Y 51 2- le5 .- Hydric Soil Indicators: (check all that apply) _ Histosol _ Histic Epipedon _ Sulfidic Odor _ Aquic Moisture Regime _ Reducing Conditions Gleyed or Low-Chroma (= I) matrix Hydriq soils present? t!!fJ no Rationale for decisionlRemarks: Wetlapd Determination (circle) Hydro~hytic vegetation present? Hydric soils present? Wetland h drolo resent? RationaJe/Remarks: no no Is the s pIing point @ no within a etland? CI1fv f3e-- A-5S me:D Dr//Z.c/t.i7 TJtlS nmC {-t'1' 0 tLo U) ~ "\ OF ~~ ' 'JOTE$: Texture, concretions, structure, etc, 'Z:J'1rfV p~ ;?fJ I (.,5 t(lw - L. ,{ atrix chroma S; 2 with mottleS g or FeConcretions _ H gh Organic Content in Surface Layer of Sand Soils _ 0 ganic Streaking in Sandy Soils _ L sted on NationallLoca1 Hydric Soils List o her (ex lain in remarks) ~ - >-." ~ {' -= I:~~," ...::,' ...--, ~~;::--J ' ---.-.~ Revised 4/97 WETI..ANDS RATING FIELD DATA FORM ,~ --.., r~ \ In" ,II \ I ,i' I' ':! II " 11 .Ii I :y fiJl J~ (~IE n .. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Name of Rater: ~ELUN oL"mftC- Affiliation: ~~ ~ Date: ~ I Name of wetland (if known): SHiNe: CJ!..a=fL t=.S TlI ~ Government Jurisdiction of wetland: ~orv (JJUALM . US . Altl1V'1 (jJ~.J~ , /EYlJ4'N~"'J Location: 1/4 S: of 1/4 5: SEC: 3 ~ lWNSHP: Z ~ AI RNGE: I E SOURCES OF INFORM A nON: (Check a,l1 sources that apply) Site visit: ~ USGS Topo Map: :6:- NWI map: ---.6-Aerial Photo: _ Soils survey: 7<.... Other: _$. Describe: ~)<.5G'vu (1xJNJI'1 etU-nc-1'tz- J1yt.t2JS tfJttP WHEN mE FIELD DATA FORM IS COMPLETE ENTER CATEGORY HERE: r Q.l. Hi~h Duality Natural Heritap! Wetland. Circle answers Answer this question if you have adequate information or experience to do so, If not find someone with the expertise to answer the questions. Then, if the answer to questions la, Ib and Ic are all NO, contact the Natural Heritage program of ONR. la. Is there significant evidence of human~aused changes to topography or hydrology of the wetland? Significant changes ~ include clearing, grading, filling, logging of the wetland or its immediate buffer, or culverts, ditches, dredging, diking or drainage of the wetland. Briefly describe the changes and your information source/s: lb. Are there populations of non-native plants which are currently present and appear to be invading native populations? Briefly describe any non-native plant populations and information source(s): Yes: go to Q.3. No: go to Ie. lc. ,Is there significant evidence of human~used disturbance of the water quality of the system? Degradation of water quality could be evidenced by culverts entering the system, direct road/parking lot runoff, evidence of historic dumping of wastes, oily sheens, extreme eutrophic conditions, livestock use or dead fish etc. Briefly describe: Yes: go to Q.3. No: Possible Cate~OJY I - 24 - ~. , Q.2. Re The Department of Ecology is developing a met ology for regionally rare ~ative wetland communities. It is not yet available for se. Q.3. Irreplaceable Ecological Functions: Does the, wetland: - have at a least 1/2 acre of contigupus peat No to Mi.: go to Q.41. tland; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Yes: go to 3a. -.QL have a forested class greater tlian 1 acre; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I - QL have characteristics of an estu4rine syste ;............................ i - QL have eel grass, floating or non floating k lp beds?. . . .. .... . . . . .. . . . . .. . 3a. Peat Wetlands. 3al. Does at least 1/2 acre of the contiguous ~a wetland have < 25% areal cover of any combination of species from the list 0 invasive/exotic species on p.19, and have < 80% areal cover of Spirea dougl ii?.......................... Q.3b. Mature forested wetland. 3bl. Is the average age of dominant trees in the ~ rested wetland> 80 years? . . . . . . 3b2. Is the average age of dominant trees in the ~ rested wetland 50-80 years" and is the structural diversity high as characteri by a multi-layer community of trees > SO' tall and trees 20'-49' tall and shru and herbaceous groundcover? . . 3b3. Is> 50% (areal cover) of the dominant plan in one or more layers (canopy, young trees, shrubs, herbs) invasive/exotic lant species from the p.19 list? . Yes: go to 3b. @ go tcP x. I Yes: go to 3d. I I Yes: Cat~gory I No: go to Q.4. Y 05' eaiory [ No: go t1 3b2. i I ~ '-..:':::'::f" I, ,,---"--- ,,-,,- --. , '-7 :-~::: > __I~ f ........ , ! fg '..... ~ i' ./ .:-:. - . I /_:....) ..:.>- .).... ~ j ,::.:.' l.~c~, I;{. /Y:0: Ir:::::.--.,:L ,1/ _. '---......... J ,'.J", ' , -., ..~-'-,.~-.J ..' J.~:~S~,~~=-;' - 25 - " Q.3c. Estuarine wetlands. 3<:1. Is the wetland listed as National Wildlife Refuge, National Park, National Estuary Reserve, Natural Area Preserve, State Park, or Educational, Environmental or Scientific Reserves designated under WAC 332-30-1517 .,. .. Yes: Category I No: go to 3c2. ' 3c2. Is the wetland> 5 acres;................................................. (~: Catego~ or is the wetland 1-5 acres; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes: go to 3c3. Q! is the wetland < 1 acre?........ . ....... ..........,.. ....... ....... ... Yes: go to 3c4. 3c3. Does the wetland meet at least 3 of the following 4 criteria: . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. Yes: Category I No: Category II _ minimum existing evidence of human related disturbance su~ as diking, ditching, filling, cultivation, grazing or the presence of non-native plant species (see guidance for definition); , _ surface water connection with tidal saltwater or tidal freshwater; _ at least 75% of the wetland has a 100' buffer of ungrazed pasture, open water, shrub or forest; _ has at least 3 of the following features: low marsh; high marsh; tidal channels; lagoon(s); woody debris; or contiguous freshwater wetland. . 3c4. Does the wetland meet all of the four criteria under 3d. (above)? . .... ... .. .' Yes: Category II No: Category III Q.3d. Eel Grass and Kelp Beds. 3dl. Are eel grass beds present?................................,............ 3d2. Are there floating or non-floating kelp bed(s) present with greater than 50% macro algal cover in the month of August or September? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q.4. Cate:oty IV we!lands 4.1. Is the wetland: less than 1 acre i.nSL hydrologically isolated i.mL comprised of ~ vegetated class that is dominated (> 80% areal cover) by ~ species from the list in guidance p.1S. . . . . . . 4.2. Is the wetland: less than two acres i1llL hydrologically isolated, with ~ vegetated class, and> 90% of areal cover is i!lX combination of species from the list in guidance p.19.......... . Yes: Category I No: go to 3<12. Yes: Category I No: Category n, Yes: Category IV No: go to 4.2. Yes: Category IV No: go to QS. , MAY - 1 ~.. II)~II L,_,"",", _______ I -- --- -~--..J r' '''I ,- . I' l' ,{. '-"~ ~l,\: I_Y' , ~(Vd,UP""E!\~LJ - 26 - ~ ., -, - .:> . , ' ~ i . Wetlands Rating Field Data Form Background Information: Name of Rater: p. LJ.12NaLJ1J.. () LJ.('" ftL Affiliation: W~O t2.exW.B Date: ~ Name of wetland (if known): V~61A1tJ. us Government Jurisdiction of wetland: JeFf"t31$&V {OJr-../M :f AiU'M<1 c.oltP OF f2!J11 Location: 1/4 Section: of 1/4 S: Section: 33 Township: 2KN Range: f E Sources of Information: (Check all sources that apply) Site visit: $. USGS Topo Map: ~ NWI map: ...l::::::- Aerial Photo: _ Soils survey: ~ Other: t::::- Describe: .7C::fFl::rz8 ~ CtJvM 1'1 ~ ,~ I'J1IW When The Field Data form is complete e_ Category here: I.:m: 111 POI N'C> ~ " Q.1. High Quality Natural Wetland Circle Answers Answer this question if you have adequate information or experience to do so. I! not find someone with the expertise to answer the questions. Then, if the answer to questions 1a, 1b and 1c are all NO, contact the Natural Heritage program ofDNR. la. Human caused disturbances. Is there significant evidence of human-caused changes to topography or hydrology of the wetland as indicated by any of the following conditions? Consider only changes that may have taken place in the last 5 decades. The impacts of changes done earlier have probably been stabilized and the wetland ecosystem will be close to reaching some new equilibrium that may represent a high quality wetland. , 1al. Upstream watershed> 12% impervious. 131. Wetland is ditched and water flow is not obstructed. 1a3. Wetland has been'graded;filled.logged. 1a4. Water in wetland is controlled by dikes, weirs. etc. 1aS. Wetland is grazed la6. Other indicators of disturbance (list below) Yes: go to Q.2 Yes: go to Q.2 CYes~o to Q.2 Yes: go to Q.2 Yes: go to' Q.2 Yes: go to Q.2. No: go to lb. 25 ... i .d~t:- ~'-.'fl ..--..,.-. ! Ib Are there populations of non-native plants which .e currently present, cover more than 10% of the wetland, and appear to be i' vading native populations? Briefly describe any non-native plant pop lations and Information source(s): lc. Is there evidence of human -caused disturbances w 'ch have visibly degraded water quality. Evidence of the degradation of water quality include: direct (untreated) runoff from roads or parking lots; presence, or historic evidence, of waste dumps; oily sheens; the s ell of organic chemicals; or llfestock use. Briefly describe:! ! ~ =$ C.2. Irreplaceable Ecological Functions: Does the wetland: , 6) have at least 1/4 acre of organic soils deeper th 16 inches and the wetland is relatively undisturbed; OR [IIfthe answer is NO because the wetland is dis bed briefly describe: Indicators of disturbance may include: - Wetland has been graded, filled, logg - Organic soils on the surface are dried more than half of the year; - Wetland receives direct stonnwater ru offfrom urban or agricultural areas.); OR I 6) have a forested class greater than 1 acre; OR . 6) have characteristics of an estuarine sy~em; OR 6) have eel grass, floating or non-floating kelp b ? 23. Bogs and Fens i Are any of the three following conditions met Ifor the are of organic soil? 2a.l. Are Sphagnum ~osses a common grou~d cover ( 3q%) and the cover of invasive species (see Table 3) is less I than 10% ' , I I Is the area of sphagnum mosses and d~ organi soils> 1/2 acre? Is the area of sphagnum mosses and deep organi soils 1I~ 1/2 acre? 2a.2. Is there an area of organic soil which has an emerg nt class with at least one species from Table 2, and cover of invasive species i < 10% (see Table 3). Is the area of herbaceous plants and deep organi soils> 1/2 acre? Is the area of herbaceous plants and deep organi soils 1/4-1/2 acre? 26 ~S: go to Q.2 N~: go to Ie. I ~: go to Q.2 NO: Possible Cat contact DNR ~o all: go to Q.$) YES go to 2a . . YEiS: Go to 2b YES: Go to 2c YES: Go to 2d YES: Category I Yl$: Category II I I I Nq: Go to 2a.3 YES: Category I YES: Category IT NO~ Go to 2a.3 . -, . .. 2a.3. Is the vegetation a mixture of only herbaceous plants and Sphagnum mosses with no scrub/shrub or forested classes? Is the area of herbaceous plants. Sphagnum, and deep organic soils> 1/2 acre? Is the area of herbaceous plants, Sphagnum, and deep organic soils 1/4-1/2 acre? Q.2b. Mature forested wetland. 2b.I. Does 50% of the cover of upper forest canopy consist of evergreen trees older than 80 years or deciduous trees older than 50 years? Note: The size of trees is often not a measure of age, and size cannot be used as a surrogate for age (see guidance). 2b.2. Does 50% of the cover of forest canopy consist of evergreen trees older than 50 years. AND is the structural diversity of the forest high as characterized by an additional layer of trees 20'-49' tall, shrubs 6' - 20', tall, and a herbaceous groundcover? 2b.3. Does < 25% of the areal cover in the herbaceouslgroundcover or the shrub layer consist of invasive/exotic plant species from the list on p. 19? Q.2c. &tuarine wetlands. 2cl. Is the wetland listed as National Wildlife Refuge. National Park, National Estuary Reserve, Natural Area Preserve. State Park, or Educational, Environmental or Scientific Reserves designated under WAC 332-30-1511..... 2c.2. Is the wetland> 5 acres; . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ........ Note: If an area contains patches of salt tolerant vegetation that are 1) less than 600 feet apart and that are separated by mudflats that go dry on a Mean Low Tide, or 2) separ~ted 1)ytidal channels that are less than 100 feet wide; all the vegetated areas are to be considered together in calculating the wetland area. or is the wetland 1-5 acres; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ........."....... or is the wetland < 1 acre? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ................ lit.. J i t:i'rr I -.J YES: Category I YES: Category n NO: Go to Q.3. YES: Category I NO: Go to 2b.2 YES: Go to 2b.3 , ,NO: GotoQ.3 YES: Category I NO: Go to Q.3 YES: Category I NO: Go to 2c.2 YES: Category I YES: Go to 2c.3 YES: Go to 2c.4 27 2c.3. Does the wetland meet at least 3 of the following criteria:........ - minimum existing evidence of human related . sturbance such as diking, ditching, filling, cultivation, grazing or e presence of non- native plant species (see guidance for definition ; - surface water connection with tidal Saltwater 0 tidal freshwater; - at least 75% of the wetland has a 100' buffer 0 ungrazed pasture, open water, shrub or forest; - has at least 3 of the following featurts: low m sh; high marsh; tidal channels; lagoon(s);woody debris; or contiguo s freshwater wetland 2cA. Does the wetland meet all of the four criteria under 2c3. (above)?. Q.2d. Eel Grass and Kelp Beds. 2d.1. Are eel grass beds present? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d.2. Are there floating or non-floating kelp bed(s) pres nt with greater than 50% macro algal cover in the month of August or Septe ber?... ..... : Q.3. 'Category IV wetlands. 3a. Is the wetland: less than 1 acre and, hydrologically isolated and, comprised of one vegetated class that is dominated (> 80 I' areal cover) by one species from Table 3 (page 19) or Tabl~ 4 (page 2 ) 3b. Is the wetland: less than two acres and. hydrologically isolated, . with one vegetated class, and > 90% of areal cover is an combination of species from Table 3 (page 19) " '.' I 3c. Is the wetland excavated from upland and ~ pond sm ler than 1 acre without a surface water connection to streams, Ilakes, rive s, or other wetland; and has < 0.1 acre of vegetation. . . .,..-..-" ""\ r .'\ -,;-" 28 a i,~" : \~~~ WL'.: c ~ Y... :r,c'.: '(~J.) ~..)'~=) ..'::~;~~i \,,~--':' . Y$: Category I NO: Category II YES: Category II NO: Category m YES: Category I NO: go to 2d.2 YES: Category I NO: Category II ~: Category IV o go to 3b ~: Category IV ~goto 3c YES: Category IV @gotoQ.4 '\'", , ~\\' ." "]"" -..' " , . I I \ 1\ MAY - 1 2003 .'~) ! ...., ~ Q.4. Significant habitat value. Answer all questions and enter data requested. 4a. Total wetland area Estimate area, select from choices in the near-right column, and score in the far column: Enter acreage of wetland here:Jl-acres, and source: rfvff;.fJ5()/I:J:$j 4b. Wetland classes: Circle the wetland classes below that qualify: Open Water: if the area of open water is > 1/4 acre Aquatic Beds: if the area of aquatic beds > 1/4 acre, , merge : if the area of emergent class is > 1/4 acre, ~-S~: if ~ ax:ea of scrub-shrub class is> 1/4 acre, Forested: if area of forested class is > 1/4 acre, Add the number of wetland classes. above, that qualify. and then score according to the columns at right e.g. If there are 4 classes (aquatic beds, open water, emergent & scrub- shrub). you would circle 8 points in the far right column. 4c. Plant species diversity. For each wetland class (at right) that qualifies in 4b above, count the number of different plant species you can fmd that cover more than 5% of the ground. You do not have to name them. , ,OPi'<:E:l \~ Circle scores that qualify ~ ,>200 40- 200 10-40 5 -10' 1-5 0.1-1 <0.1 I20iDts 6 5 4 3 2 CD. o t # ~ies in class 1 2 3 ., >3 Class quatic Bed Score in column at far right e.g. If a wetland has an aquatic bed class with 3 species. Emergent an emergent class with 4 species and a scrub-shrub class with 2 species you would circle 2, 2, and 1 in the far column. Note: Any plant species with a cover of> 5% qualifies for points within a class, even those Scrub-Shrub that are not of that class. Forested t<; # of classes ~ 1.......0 @......3 3.......6 4...... .8 5 .. . .. ..10 1 2-3 4-5 >5 1 2 3-4- >4 1 2 3-4- >4 :3 ~ o 1 2 3 o 1 cb 3 o 1 ,cp 3 ~ o 1 2 3 29 4d. Structural diversity. If the wetland has a forested class, add 1 point if each 0 the following classes is present within the forested class and is lar er than I Lf cre: -trees > 50' tall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -trees 20'- 49' tall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -shrubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -herbaceous ground cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . Also add 1 point if there is any "open water" or "aquatic bed" class immediately next to the forested area (ie. the~ is no sc b/shrub or emergent vegetation between them). 4e. Decide from the diagrams below whetherlinterspers' n between wetland classes is high, moderate, low or non~? If you ink the amount of interspersion falls in betWeen the diagrams sc re accordingly (Le. a moderately high amount of insterspersion would core a 4, while a moderately low amount would score a 2) none moderate moderate 4f. Habitat features. , Answer questions below, circle features that afPlY, and ore to right: Is there evidence that the open or standing w~ter was ca sed by beavers Is a heron rookery located within 300'? . Are raptor,nest/s.}ocatedwithin 300'? Are there at least 3 standing dead trees (snags) per acre ater than 10" in diameter at "breast height" (DBH)? Are there at least 3 downed logs per acre with:a diamete > 6" for at least 10' in length? I Are there areas (vegetated or unvegetated) within the we and that are ponded for at least 4 months out of the year, and the we and has not qualified as having an open water class in Question 4b. ? 30 "-, "', CL c> : '>- __J I;t::: 1 ,-, \ 1~2~ 'l<:f)-- J% ~\~ ,.,."- - '1.-_' ';::. :::::i G c YES-I YES-l YES - I YES-l YES - 1 High-51 Moderate - ~ Low(!) I None - 0 I low high YES = 2 YES= 1 YES= 1 YES= 1 YES= 1 YES =2 '\ ;; -'.--.--------, .- ,?: HI i I .. '''; i 1 .. :J \ \ MAY- L---:-;::~~c 1 2003 ~ ~ :c'-':c-I-"::::7;~~1:'" '- 4g. Connection to streams. (Score one answer only.) 4g.l. Does the wetland provide habitat for fish at any time of the year AND does it have a perennial surface water connection to a fish bearing stream. DEPT ir:VtD:-,:i:':,]'-L;;'!'j-rv U~:V::.'._O jr\f'c.;'-ll~-J ',-. ,-, YES =6 4g.2 Does the wetland provide fish habitat seasonally AND does it have a seasonal surface water connection to a fish bearing stream. YES =4 4g.3 Does the wetland function to export organic matter through a surface water connection at all times of the year to a perennial stream. YES =4 4g.4 Does the wetland function to export organic matter through a surface water connection to a stream on a seasonal basis? YES =2 4h. Buffers. Score the existing buffers on a scale of 1-5 based on the following four descriptions. If the condition of the buffers do not exactly match the description, score either a point higlier or lower depending on whether the buffers are less or more degraded. Forest, scrob, native grassland or open water buffers are present for more than lOO'around 95% of the circumference. Score = 5 Forest, scrub. native grassland, or open water buffers wider than 100' for more than In. of the wetland circumference, or a forest, scrub, grasslands. or open water buffers for more than 50' around 95% of the circumference. Score = 3 Forest, scrob. ,native grassland. or open water buffers wider than 100' for more than 1/4 of the wetland circumference. or a forest, scrub. native grassland, or open water buffers wider than 50' for more than In. of the wetlandcircu.mference. ~e-=.i) No roads, buildings or paved areas within 100' of the wetland for more than 95% of the wetland circumference. Score = 2 No roads, buildings or paved areas within 25' of the wetland for more than 95% of the circumference. or No roads buil,dings or paved areas within 50' of the wetland for more than In. of the wetland circumference. Score = 1 Paved areas, industrial areas or residential construction (with less than 50' between houses) are less than 25 feet from the wetland for more than 95% of the circumference of the wetland. Score = 0 31 ~ ~ 4i. Connection to other habitat areas: Select the description which best matches the site being evaluated. -Is the wetland connected to, or part of, a rip~an com or at least 100' wide connecting two or more wetlands; or, is there an upland connection present> 100' wide with good forest or shrub cover (>25%1 cover) co ecting it with a Significant Habitat Area? ',-'" i ,,' " ; I" '-'. ; - ; - Is the wetland connected to any other Habitat Area wi either 1) a forested/shrub corridor < 100' wide, or 2) a a corridor that isl > lOO'wi e, but has a low vegetative cover less than 6 feet in height? I -Is the wetland connected to. or a part of, a riparian co dor between 50 - 100' wide with scrub/shrub or forest cover connection to other wands? - Is the wetland connected to any other Habitat Area wi narrow corridor (<} 00') of low vegetation (< 6' in height)? . - Is the wetland and its buffer (if the buffer is less than 0' wide) completely isolareq by development (urban, residential with a density great r than Vade, or industrial)~ YES =5 YES =3 ,~ . ~ Now add the scores circled (for Q.~a - Q.5i bove) to get a total.! t"4 Is the Total greater than or equal to 22poibts? YES = C N - Category III 32 YES=3 YES=} YES =0 J