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Home My WebLink AboutWetland Delineation 001824020 ~.~:(.B[VED NOVOZ2fJI Donald and Angela Crist JttttftSU~'"UNJVato Wetland Delineation and Analysis Report MLA05-00 182 Parcel #001 324 020 November 2006 , "", Prepared for: Donald Crist P.O. Box 47273 Phoenix, AZ 85068 856 50th Street Port Townsend, Washington 98368 360 385-6432 dixie@cablespeed.com Donald and Angela Crist Wetland Delineation and Analysis Report Parcel # 001 324020 MLA05-00182 IRIE{~E[VED NOV 0 2 . JUftHSUN ';OUNTV fJr.D November 2006 Table of Contents Introduction Description of Site Methodology Background Information Wetland Delineation Findings General Wetland Conditions Soils Vegetation Hydrology Wetland Evaluation Results Wetland Categorization Buffer Requirements Fish and Wildlife Habitat Summary Limitations References Appendices Sheet #1 Location Map and Soil Survey of Jefferson County, State of Washington Sheet #2 Wetland Boundary Map Applied Methodology Wetlands Rating Field Data Form Data Forms, Routine Determination WA State Wetland Delineation Manual Donald and Angela Crist Wetland Delineation and Analysis Report Prepared for: Donald Crist P.O. Box 47273 Phoenix, AZ 85068 MLA05-00 182 Parcel #001 324 020 November 2006 ~ ~~'~lVE[) i~OV 0 2 . JEfftHSUN ~UUNrv OeD 856 50th Street Port Townsend, Washington 98368 360 385-6432 dixie@cablespeed.com References Buckingham, et aI., 1995. Flora of the Olympic Peninsula. Northwest Interpretive *ug~UUNlY 0&0 and the Washington Native Plant Society, Seattle, Wash. ~ IR~ ~Ia~ ~~;II) NOV 0 2 2D06 Cooke, Sarah Spear, 1997. A Field Guide to the Common Wetland Plants of Western Washington and Northwest Oregon. Seattle Audubon Society, Seattle, Wash. Cowardin, L.M.V. Carter, F.C.Goblet, and E.T. LaRoe, 1979. Classification of Wetland and Deep Water Habitats of the U.S. U. S. Fish and,Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C. Hitchcock and Cronquist, 1973. Flora of the Pacific Northwest. Federal Interagency Committee for Wetland Delineation, 1987. Federal Manual for Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands. July 1994 update. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. 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. Munsell 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. U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1994. Keys to Soil Taxonomy. Pocahontas Press. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, 1975. Soil Survey of Jefferson County . Wetland Evaluation Results I~ IR~( ~\hft \ I~ It P NOV 0 2 2006 Wetland Categorization The onsite wetland was classified using the Washington State Wetland Rating Field Data Form (Department of Ecology #96-94). Based on the size and quality of the buffer this wetland receives the rating of a Category III wetland. The rating form is included in the Appendices. JEfff8StjN 'UUIIY 0&0 Buffer Requirements In Jefferson County, the standard buffer width for a delineated Category III wetland is 50 feet. All buffers are measured perpendicular from the delineated edge (Jefferson County Unified Development Code, Jan. 1,2001,3-30 Buffers Table 3-4). The quality of the existing buffers on the subject parcel is low due to the presence of large stands of ivy and other invasive shrubs, including Scot's broom and Himalayan blackberry. By removal of the non-natives and revegetating the site with appropriate trees and shrubs, the function of the buffer will be greatly improved. Fish and Wildlife Habitat The mapped Type stream as shown on the Jefferson County Critical Areas Map no longer has a link to Discovery Bay since a culvert was not installed under Lower Adelma Beach Road. The small estuary could potentially provide a resting area for shorebirds during storms. Summary A small estuary wetland was delineated to define buffer restrictions for the proposed single family residence for Donald and Angela Crist at 161 Lower Adelma Beach Road. This wetland will have 50-foot buffers. The proposed building site (as indicated by a boundary string) appears to be well outside the 50-foot wetland buffer as measured during the delineation. Limitations Wetland status depicted in this report has not been confirmed by a government official, final authority over this wetland determination rests with the governmental agencies. Jurisdictional authority over wetlands rests with the local, state and federal agencies. All information in this report should be reviewed by the appropriate regulatory agencies prior to approval. If there are further questions or planning requirements for this project please do not hesitate to call. SinCerel~Y') , A 71 ]):/(~ Dixie Llewellin Principal Biologist, Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. Certified for Wetland Delineation, 1987 Manual Wetland Training Institute, June 1995 Crist Wetland Delineation and Analysis Report Report File Number 2006-1107 4 November 2006 Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. n 1D r1 '1 T(7[\{ 'fIR 11 IJJ CAt' ~ I~~\\\ { 'f4; It r' ,-, < I Scientific name Wetland S Common Name . , '\ 9 2006 I. '~. ( \) '" species inc.lu~ing seashore_~UN ~UUIIY OW mounds WIthm the wetlan ay, consist of typical forest species The site is however plagued by s climbing the native trees. Scot's around the estuary. igned indicator status of each species. Indicator Layer FAC Grass FACW Herb FAC+ Grass FACW Herb FAC Shrub OBL Herb OBL Herb NI Tree FACU Herb FACU Shrub NI Shrub NI Grass FACU Shrub NI Shrub NI Shrub FACU Tree FACU Shrub FACU Shrub FACU Shrub Facultative Species, Indicator Assigned 3 Update ging from surface ponding near Data receives tidal water during extreme November 2006 Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. Vegetation Wetland vegetation consisted of typical native salt tolerant gumweed, pickleweed, and seaside arrowgrass. The sandy dominated by dune grass. Upland areas, outside of salt spr including Douglas-fir, madrona, hazelnut, and oceanspray. English ivy which has formed mats along the estuary and i broom is also becoming established along the upslope areas Below is the list of vegetation identified on site and the ass Colonial bent ass Fat-hen saltbrush Seashore salt s Gumweed Nootka rose Pickleweed Seaside arrowgrass Arbutus menziesii Cirsium vul are Co Ius cornuta Cytisus sco arius EI mus moWs Gaultheria shallon Hedera helix Holodiscus discolor Pseudotsu a menziesii Rubus discolor Sambucus racemosa Madrona Bull thistle Hazelnut Scot's broom Dune wi Id e Salal I UPL Upland Species, FACU Facultative Upland SpeciesfNon Wetland, FAC FACW Facultative Wetland Species, OBL Obligate Wetland Species, NI No The qualifier of + or - further defines the status of the species. Plants classified according to the Fish and Wildlife Service; 1988,199 Hydrology A high water table was present throughout the wetland, ran Point #2 and soil saturation at Data Point # 1. This wetland tides. Crist Wetland Delineation and Analysis Report Report File Number 2006-1107 3 A comprehensive description of methodology used to conduct this report is included in the Appendix. Background Information The following resources were consulted prior to field work for this project: · Jefferson County Critical Areas Map (1995) · National Wetland Inventory Map · Aerial Photographs (Soil maps pre-1975 and 1994,2000 and 2005 internet) · Jefferson County Unified Development Code (January 1,2001) · Soil Survey of Jefferson County (U.S. Soil Conservation Service 1975) · Washington State Wetlahd Identification and Delineation Manual · National List of Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands: Northwest (Region 9) Wetland Delineation Findings \R R( ~!E[\'lE[) NOV 0 2 2on& Jtttt"~UN ~"UNn Ot8 General Wetland Conditions The estuary is confined to the low lying portions of this site and extends to the parcel to the west. The estuary measures approximately 130 feet X 65 feet and receives tidal water especially during extreme tidal conditions. Large logs and driftwood are abundant in the wetland surrounded by native plants and grasses. The buffer of the wetland on the subject parcel is dominated by a dense ground cover of non-native ivy. The eastern edge of the wetland was flagged with orange plastic ribbon labeled "Wetland Boundary," at points 40 feet apart. Flagging is labeled with alphanumeric codes (AI through A3). The data point locations, wetland edges, and buffers are indicated on the Wetland Boundary Map in the Appendices (Sheet #2). Soils Jefferson County Soil Survey lists soils as: Co Coastal beaches, and DcD Dick loamy sand. Soils within Data Point # 1 were within a high point of the estuary. The soils were very sandy within a very dark soil matrix (MunselllOYR 2/2). This area may be in transition to uplandas the sand layer accumulates. Soils in Data Point #2 were clearly hydric and had a high content of organic material. A dark, organic soil was found with a low chroma (Munsell I OYR 2/1). The soils were very high in organic material and woody debris. The soil pit at Data Point #3 also consisted of a sand with a dark matrix but this pit is slightly upslope and in an area where the shrub layer consisted of upland species. This soil had a higher matrix chroma (MunselllOYR 2/3). . Crist Wetland Delineation and Analysis Report Report File Number 2006-1107 .~ November 2006 Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. Parcel # 001 324 020 MLA05-00 182 IR IR( ~E[\ 1ED NOV 0 2 . Jtt~tHSUN ~UUNrr OeD Donald and Angela Crist Wetland Delineation and Analysis Report November 2006 Introduction Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. has been authorized by Donald Crist to perform a wetland delineation at 161 Lower Adelma Beach Road. A site assessment was conducted on February 7, 2005 and at that time an estuary wetland with an associated stream was identified and categorized. The estuary is less than 1 acre and the buffers are impacted by invasive vegetation, houses, and roads; this wetland therefore qualifies as a Category III wetland with 50 foot buffers after this delineation. The stream is mapped as a Type 5 stream on the Jefferson County Stream Maps but does not qualify for any buffers since it lacks above-ground channels to a Type 1,2,3, or 4 Water (WAC 222-16-031 Type 5 Waters). A building site for a single family residence has been established upslope from the estuary in an area where a trailer was once located. The trailer has been removed from the site. Description of Site · Legal Description: Parcel # 001 324020 · Section 32 Township 30N Range 1 W · Location: 161 Adelma Beach Road, Jefferson County W A (approximately If4 mile from the intersection at SR 20 and Discovery Bay intersection) · Soils: Co Coastal beaches, and DeD Dick loamy sand, Jefferson County Soil Survey · Slopes: 0 to 15 percent A map of the site location and mapped soils is included in the Appendices (Sheet # 1). This If4 acre parcel slopes towards Discovery Bay; access to the shoreline is by a wooden stairway. The western edge is adjacent to a small estuary that is the termination point of a Type 5 stream that is blocked by Lower Adelma Beach Road. The road also divides the subject parcel. Homes are located on the adjacent parcels along the waterfront. Methodology Fieldwork to determine the actual wetland boundaries was conducted according to the methodology outlined in the Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual (Department of Ecology March 1997). All wetlands within Jefferson County are subject to requirements outlined in the Jefferson County Unified Development Code (UDC) dated January 1,2001. Land use restrictions will apply to all future developments associated with this parcel. Crist Wetland Delineation and Analysis Report Report File Number 2006-1107 November 2006 Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc, ~ l' Appendices \RIR(t~IE1VE() NOV 0 2 2DD6 ' JEffiR~UN ~UUNlY OeD '" Sheet #1 Location Map and Soil Survey of Jefferson CO!lnty, State of Washington Sheet #2 Wetland Boundary Map Applied Methodology ,. .- \ .. Wetlands Rating Field Data Form . .. Data Forms, K?utine Determination W A State W etl~nd Delineation Manual . . ... 'f !l> Olympic Wetland Resources, Inl 856 50th Street Port bwnsend, WA 98368 360385.6432 dixie@cablespeed.com Title: Wetland Boundary Map 161 Lower Adelma Beach Road Port Townsend, Washington ClieAl: Don and Angie Crist P,O, Box 47273 Phoenix, AZ 85068 Scale: SheeI 3.25" = 100' Noyember 2007 #2 Job#: 2006-1107 Parcel # 001 324020 S SW30~ed\ \'-I?8 ,"e~ {eQ \~ '()\J ~ .. t v RE(~EI\(l~~J IDY 0 2 2006 JEffERSltN &UUNn U[ll Estuary 0J.v 0J.v~ \)y ~ 0J.v ~~ ~ Discovery Bay Delineated Wetland Edge 50' Buffer From Wetland Edge o Flagged delineation markers . Data Points All wetland locations and sizes are approximate; to establish exact points a formal survey is required Client: Location and Soil Map 161 Lower Adelma Beach Road Port Townsend, Washington Don and Angie Crist P.O, Box 47273 Phoenix, AZ 85068 Salle: SlIeet As Indicated Tille: OIym~c Wetland Resources, Int 856 50th Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 360385-6432 dixie@cablespeed.com Noyember 2007 #1 JoIa#: 2006-1107 Parcel # 001 324 020 Subject Property z 'b o Q. v o r.. v mt !.MN V 111" DeC Dick loamy sand Co Coastal Page 45 Jefferson County Soil Survey 1 \f''''','''''~dJ:f::<...'-''''-'''<7IC:'''1.-..-C:.,..r.-;':-''",-,'=''!.''':S Jefferson County Soil Survey as March 12 to November 25, The growing season can also be defined by soil temperature at 19.7 inches below the soil surface being higher than biological 0 (50C or 400F), Indicators of hydrology include visual observation of inundation or soil saturation, water-stained leaves, cracking of the soil surface, oxidized root channels, and/or sediment deposits, Positive signs of hydrology are often absent during the smnmer and fall months but can be inferred if there are positive indicators of hydric soil and hydrophytic vegetation. Categorization Wetland categorization was determined using the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) Wetland Rating System, Western Washington (publication #93-74 August 1993), 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, Ratings range from Category I, (pristine and rare critical areas), to Category IV, (degraded or isolated wetlands). Buffers assigned are based on the degree of protection the wetlands require, Determining Wetland Edges Wetland edges were determined by establishing pairs of data points: one within the wetland which contains 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. The wetland edge is flagged between the pairs of points at intervals of20 to 40 feet. Wetland Delineation Methodology Plant Community Assessment: At each Data Point the dominant plant species within the tree, shrub, and herb stratum were identified according to Flora of the Pacific Northwest (Hitchcock and Cronquist 1973) and recorded. The estimated percent aerial cover and the indicator status were also recorded. It was then determined whether the hydrophytic vegetation criteria was met. When 50% or greater of the dominant species have an indicator status of OBL (Obligate wetland species), F ACW (Facultative wet wetland species), FAC (Facultative wetland species), the vegetation is considered hydrophytic. Outside the wetland, upland species have an indicator status of F ACU (Facultative upland species). UPL (Obligate upland species), and NI (No Indicator Status). Characterization of Soils: At each Data Point, a hole 16 to 18 inches in depth was dug, Existing perk holes were examined when present. Soil characteristics (matrix color, presence of mottles. etc.) were examined and recorded, It was then determined whether the hydric soil criterion was met. Determination of Hydrology Criterion: At each Data Point the presence ponding, depth of water within the soil pits, soil saturation. or other hydrological field indicators was recorded. It was then determined whether the wetland hydrology criterion was met. Seasonal wetlands that are dry during the summer months were analyzed using historical maps and evaluating the soils and plant communities, Applied Methodology Jefferson County JRIE( ~Bl \r lti It P NOV 0 2 2DD6 JffftHSUNtUUNIY U~U Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual Fieldwork to determine the actual wetland boundaries was conducted according to the methodology outlined in the Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual (Department of Ecology March 1997). Chapter 173-22 of the Washington Administrative Code requires that all wetlands within the State of Washington be delineated using this manual. All wetlands within Jefferson County are regulated according to the Jefferson County Development Code, January 2001 (UDC). 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 ajurisdictional wetland it must have a positive indicator from all three parameters. All wetlands identified using this methodology may be federally regulated, regardless of size. The subject parcel was initially examined to identify plant communities, potential wetlands, topographic features, hydrology sources, and drainage patterns. It was determined whether human impacts to the site would significantly alter the wetland. Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion: Wetland plant species must, under normal circumstances, constitute greater than 50% 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 and percent cover. Hydrophytic Soil Criterion: 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 layer (USDA Soil Conservation Service, 1987), 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, Soil colors were analyzed using the Munsell Color Charts (1992). Wetland Hydrology Criterion: 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 (20 days out of 258 days), The growing season is described in Jefferson County by the SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Co Coastal Beaches, and Dcd Dick loamy sand, 0 - 15 percent slopes o - 16" Alfic Dystrochrepts Horizon Matrix color Munsell moist 10VR 2/3 Mottle colors Munsell moist None Hydric Soil Indicators: (check all that apply) DHistosol o Histic Epipedon o Sulfidic Odor o Aquic Moisture Regime o Reducing Conditions OGle ed or Low-Chroma =1) matrix Hydric soils present? 0 Ves 0 No Rationale for decision/Remarks: Wetland Determination Hydrophytic vegetation present? Hydric soils present? Wetland hydrology present? Is the sampling oint within a wetland? Rationale/Remarks: DVes Dves DVes Dves NOTES: Data Point upslope and outside of tidal area. t8J No t8J No t8J No t8J No Drainage Class: Vls-1 Field observations confirm mapped type? t8J Ves DNo Mottle abundance size and contrast Texture, concretions, structure, etc, organic soilsspresent Drawing of soil profile (match description) o Matrix chroma::; 2 with mottles o Mg or Fe Concretions o High Organic Content in Surface Layer of Sandy Soils o Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils o Listed on National/Local Hydric Soils List o Other (explain in remarks) \,Y- l4\{ ~1&[\'ED t{G~' 0 2 2DIB Revised 4/97 Routine Wetland Determination DATA FORM 1 (Revised) WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 Coms Wetland Delineation Manual) Project/Site: Crist 161 Adelma Beach Road Date: 2006/10/31 Applicant/owner: Donald and Angela Crist County: Jefferson lnvestiaator(s): Dixie L1ewellin, Olvmoic Wetland Resources, lnc, State: WAS32, T30N, R1W Do normal circumstances exist on the site? [gl Yes DNo Community 10: Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? DYes [gl No Transect 10: Is the area a potential problem area? DYes [gl No Plot 10: DP3 Exolanation of atypical or problem area: VEGETATION (For *strata, indicate T = tree; S = shrub; H = herb; V = vine) Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant Soecies *Stratum % cover Indicator Pseudotsuga menziesii T 10 FACU H 10 FAC Rosa nutkana S 40 FAC Elymus molis H 20 Nl Cirsium vulgare H 20 FACU Cytisus scoparius S 10 Nl HYDROPHYTIC VEGETATION INDICATORS: \R\E\ ~Ittl \f (~~ l % of dominants OBL, FACW, & FAC: 20% Check all indicators that apply and explain below: NOV 0 2 2006 [gl Visual observation of plant species growing in o Physiological/reproductive adaptations JEfftH~UN ~UUN'Y U · areas of prolonged inundation/saturation [gl Wetland plant database o Morphological adaptations [gl Personal knowledge of regional plant communities o Technical Literature o Other (explain) Hydrophytic vegetation present? DYes [gl No Rationale for decision/Remarks: HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? [gl Yes DNo Water Marks: DYes [gl No Sediment Deposits: 0 Yes [gl No - on Based on [glSoil temp (record temp) 48,6 F Drift Lines: DYes DNo Drainage Patterns: [gl Yes DNo D Other (exolain) Depth of inundation: o inches Oxidized Root (live roots) Local Soil Survey: DYes [gl No Channels <12in.: Dyes [gl No Depth to free water in pit: o inches FAC Neutral: DYes [gl No Water-stained Leaves: DYes [gl No Depth to saturated soil: o inches Check all that apply & explain below: Other (explain): o Stream, lake or gage data o Aerial photographs o Other Wetland hydrology present? DYes [gl No Rationale for decision/remarks: Data point upslope from tidal area. >> u SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Co Coastal Beaches, Drainage Class: Vls-1 and Dcd Dick loamy sand, 0 - 15 percent slopes Field observations confirm mapped type? [gj Yes DNo Taxonomy (subgroup Alfic Dystrochrepts Profile Description Depth Matrix color Mottle colors Mottle abundance Texture, concretions, Drawing of soil profile (inches) Horizon (Munsell moist) (Munsell moist) size and contrast structure, etc. (match descriotion) o - 16" 10YR 2/1 None organic soilsspresent Hydric Soil Indicators: (check all that apply) [gj Histosol D Matrix chroma::; 2 with mottles D Histic Epipedon D Mg or Fe Concretions D Sulfidic Odor D High Organic Content in Surface Layer of Sandy Soils D Aquic Moisture Regime D Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils D Reducing Conditions D Listed on National/Local Hydric Soils List [gj Gleyed or Low-Chroma (=1) matrix D Other (explain in remarks) Hydric soils present? [gj Yes DNo Rationale for decision/Remarks: Wetland Determination Hydrophytic vegetation present? [gj Yes DNo Hydric soils present? [gj Yes DNo Wetland hydrology present? [gj Yes DNo Is the sampling point within a wetland? [gj Yes DNo Rationale/Remarks: NOTES: This Data Point is within a tidal estuary Revised 4/97 R Rl~Bt\1ED t~Jno~. Jtttt6~U~ ~""MlY 0&0 Routine Wetland Determination DATA FORM 1 (Revised) WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Project/Site: Crist 161 Adelma Beach Road Date: 2006/10/31 Applicant/owner: Donald and Angela Crist County: Jefferson Investiaator(s): Dixie L1ewellin, Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc, State: WAS32, T30N, R1W Do normal circumstances exist on the site? IXI Ves DNo Community 10: Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? DVes IXI No Transect 10: Is the area a potential problem area? DVes IXI No Plot 10: DP2 Explanation of atypical or problem area: VEGETATION (For *strata, indicate T = tree; S = shrub; H = herb; V = vine) Dominant Plant Soecies *Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator H 10 FAC Salicornia virginica H 60 OBL Distichlis spicata H 10 FAC+ Atriplex patula H 20 FACW HVDROPHYTIC VEGETATION INDICATORS: \l{ 1l ~~\~E1 ~ % of dominants OBL, FACW, & FAC: 100% NOV 0 2 2lUl6 Check all indicators that apply and explain below: IXI Visual observation of plant species growing in D Physiological/reproductive adaptations JUft"S"~ t:mINl\' 0&\ areas of prolonged inundation/saturation IXI Wetland plant database D Morphological adaptations IXI Personal knowledge of regional plant communities D Technical Literature D Other (explain) Hydrophytic vegetation present? IXI Ves DNo Rationale for decision/Remarks: HVDROLOGY Is it the growing season? IXI Ves DNo Water Marks: DVes IXI No Sediment Deposits: D Ves IXI No on Based on IXISoil temp (record temp) 48,6 F Drift Lines: DVes IXI No Drainage Patterns: IXI Ves DNo D Other (explain) Depth of inundation: o inches Oxidized Root (live roots) Local Soil Survey: D Ves IXI No Channels <12it: Dyes IXI No Depth to free water in pit: 16 inches FAC Neutral: DVes IXI No Water-stained Leaves: DVes IXI No Depth to saturated soil: surface Check all that apply & explain below: Other (explain): D Stream, lake or gage data . D Aerial photographs D Other Wetland hydrology present? [8J Ves D No Rationale for decision/remarks: Tidal water ponded nearby, SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Co Coastal Beaches, Drainage Class: Vls-1 and Dcd Dick loamy sand, 0 - 15 percent slopes Field observations confirm mapped type? ~Yes DNo Taxonomv(subaroup Alfic Dystrochrepts Profile Description Depth Matrix color Mottle colors Mottle abundance Texture, concretions, Drawing of soil profile (inches) Horizon (Munsell moist) (Munsell moist) size and contrast structure, etc, (match description) o - 16" 10YR 2/2 None Much organic matter Hydric Soil Indicators: (check all that apply) ~ Histosol D Matrix chroma ~ 2 with mottles D Histic Epipedon D Mg or Fe Concretions D Sulfidic Odor D High Organic Content in Surface Layer of Sandy Soils D Aquic Moisture Regime D Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils D Reducing Conditions D Listed on National/Local Hydric Soils List ~ Gleved or Low-Chroma (=1) matrix D Other (explain in remarks) Hydric soils present? ~Yes DNo Rationale for decision/Remarks: Wetland Determination Hydrophytic vegetation present? ~Yes DNo Hydric soils present? ~Yes DNo Wetland hydrology present? ~Yes DNo Is the samplino point within a wetland? ~Yes DNo Rationale/Remarks: NOTES: This Data Point is within a tidal estuary Revised 4/97 R E(~IEr\'E{) NDV 0 Z . ltttt"~"~ hUUMlY O&n Routine Wetland Determination DATA FORM 1 (Revised) WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 Corns Wetland Delineation Manual) ProjecVSite: Crist 161 Adelma Beach Road Date: 2006/10/31 ApplicanVowner: Donald and Angela Crist County: Jefferson I nvestioator( s): Dixie L1ewellin, Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. State: WAS32, T30N, R1W Do normal circumstances exist on the site? I:8J Ves DNo Community ID: Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? DVes I:8J No Transect ID: Is the area a potential problem area? DVes I:8J No Plot ID: DP 1 Explanation of atypical or problem area: VEGETATION (For *strata, indicate T = tree; S = shrub; H = herb; V = vine) Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Elymus mollis H 60 NI r H 10 FAC Salicornia virginica H 20 OBL Grindelia intergrifolia H 10 FACW Atriplex patula H 10 FACW HYDROPHYTIC VEGETATION INDICATORS: II-? I~~ (t '0 f1~ [ \' E 7' % of dominants OBL, FACW, & FAC: 75% ... Check all indicators that apply and explain below: NOV 0 2 2lIJS I:8J Visual observation of plant species growing in D Physiological/reproductive adaptations areas of prolonged inundation/saturation I:8J Wetland plant database J t~~t"SUN ~UUNfV O~ 0 D Morphological adaptations I:8J Personal knowledge of regional plant communities D Technical Literature D Other (explain) Hydrophytic vegetation present? I:8J Ves DNo Rationale for decision/Remarks: HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? I:8J Ves DNo Water Marks: DVes I:8J No Sediment Deposits: D Ves I:8J No - on Based on I:8JSoil temp (record temp) 48.6 F Drift Lines: DVes ~No Drainage Patterns: I:8J Ves DNo D Other (explain) Depth of inundation: o inches Oxidized Root (live roots) Local Soil Survey: DVes I:8J No Channels <12in.: D Ves ~ No Depth to free water in pit: o inches FAC Neutral: DVes ~No Water-stained Leaves: DVes I:8J No Depth to saturated soil: 1 inches Check all that apply & explain below: Other (explain): D Stream, lake or gage data D Aerial photographs D Other Wetland hydrology present? I:8J Ves D No. Rationale for decision/remarks: Water close to surface. ) Wetland Rating Field Data Form Background Information' Name of Rater: Dixie Llewellin Affiliation: Olvmoic Wetland Resources Ine Name of Weiland (if known): Crist. Adelrna Beach Government Jurisdiction of Well and: Jefferson County, US Army Corps of Engineers, WA Dept Of Ecology Location: Section: 32 Township: 30N Sources of Infoonation: (Check all sources that apply) Site Visit: X USGS Topo Map X NWI Map: X Aerial Photo. X Other: X Descrik When the Field Data Form is Complete Enter Category Here: III Ql. High Quality Natural Wetland la. Human caused disturbances Is there significant evidence of human-caused changes to topography or hydrology or the wetland as indicated by any of the following conditions? Consider only changes that may changes that may have taken place in the last 5 decades. The impacts of changes done earlier have probably been stabilized and the wetland ecosystems will be close to reaching some new equilibrium that may represent a high quality wetland. 18.] Upland watershed> 12% impervious 18.2 Wetland is ditched and water flow is not obstructed 1a.3 Wetland has been graded. filled. logged 11.4 Water in wetland is controlled by dikes, weirs, etc. la.5 Wetland is grazed la.6 Other indicators of disturbance (listed below) lb. Are there populations of non-native plants which are currently present, cover more than 10% of the wetland, and appear to be invading native populations? Briefly describe any non-native populations and infonnation source(s)' Ie. Is there evidence of human-caused disturbances which 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 smell of organic chemicals; or livestock use. Briefly Describe: Q.2. Irreplaceable Ecological Functions: Does the wetland have at least 1/4 acre of organic soils deeper than 16 inches and the wetland is relatively undisturbed; OR have a forested class greater that ] acre; OR have characteristics of an estuarine system; OR have eel JUass floatin,g or non-floating keto beds? 2a. Bogs and Fens Are any of the three following conditions met for the area of organic soil? 2a.l Are Sphagnum mosses a common ground cover (>30'%) and the cover of of invasive species (Table 3) less than 10%? Is the area of sphagnum mosses and deep organic soils>] /2 acre? Is the area of sphagnum mosses and deep organic soils 1/4 to ]/2 acre? 2a.2 Is there an area of organic soil which has an emergent class with at least one species from Table 2, and cover ofinvas.ive species is <IOO.fo (see Table 3)7 Is the area of herbaceous plant and deep organic soils> 112 acre? Is the area of herbaceous plant and deep organic soils 1/4 to> 1/2 acre? 28.3 Is the vegetation a mixture of only herbaceous plant and sphagnum mosses with no scrublshrub or forest classes? Is the area of herbaceous plants, sphagnum, and deep organic soils> 1/2 acre? Is the area of herbaceous plants. soha""um, and deeo organic soils 1/4 to 1/2 acre? Q.2b Mature Forested Wetlands 2b.. 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 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't tall, shrubs 6'-20' tall and a herbaceous groundcover? 2b.3 Does <25% of the areal cover in the herbaceous! groundcover layer or the shrub layer consist of exotic soecies? Q.2c Estuarine Wetlands 2c.l Is the wetland listed as National Wildlife Refuge, National Park, National Estuary Reserve, Natural Area Preserve, State Park, of Educational, or Scientific Reserves Designated under WAC 332-30-151? 2e.2 Is the wetland >5 acres Note: If an area contains patches of salt tolerant vegetation that are 1 )Iess than 600 feet apart and that are separated by mudflats that go dry on a Mean Low Tide, or 2) separated by tidal channels that are less than 100 feet wide; all the vegetated areas are to be considered together in calculation the wetland area OR is the wetland 1-5 acres; OR is the wetland <] acre 2e.3 Does the wetland meet at least 3 of the following 4 criteria: - Minimum existing evidence of human related disturbance such as diking, ditching, filling, cultivation, grazing or the presence of non-native plant species; -Surface water connection with tidal saltwater of tidal freshwater; -At least 75% of the wetland has a 100' buffer of un grazed 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 2c.4 Does the wetland meet all of the four criteria under 2c.3? (above)? Q2.d Eelgrass and Kelp Beds 2d.l Are eelgrass beds present? 2d.2 Are their floating or non-floating kelp beds present with greater than 50% macro- alj;l;aI cover in the month of Au~st of SePtember? Range: I W Soil SUlvey: X Date: 2006/10131 Circle Answers Yes: go to Q2 Yes: go to Q2 Yes: go to Q2 Yes: go to Q.2 Yes: go to Q.2 Yes: go to Q.2 Yes: go to Q2 Yes: go to Q2 No: Possible Cat. I (No to all: go to Q3) Yes go to 2a. Yes: Go to 2b. Yes: Go to 2c. Yes: Go to 2d. Yes: Category I Yes: Category II No: Go to 2a3 Yes: Catego!}' 1 Yes: Catego!}' II No: Go to 2a.3 No Yes: Category I Yes: Categorv 11 Yes: Catego!}' I No: Go to 2b2 Yes: Go to 2b.3 No: Go to Q.3 Yes Cat ego!}' I No: Go to Q.3 Yes: C"e2orv I No: GO to 2c2 Yes: Catego!}' . Yes: Go to 2c.3 Yes: Go to 2cA Yes: Category I No: Catego!}' II Yes: Cate.orv II No: Categorv 111 Yes: Catego!}' I No GO to 2d.2 Yes: Category I Yes: Cate.orv II I III IRIR(~E[~EO NOV 0 2 _ 'ttttffSUN IllHNTV Reo I I I