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JEFFERSON COUNTY SOIL SURVEY
DESCRIPTION OF SOIL TYPES
The soils described in this appendix are excerpts, considered applicable to urban
development, taken from the Soil Conservation Service, Soil Survey of Jefferson
County Area, Washington, August, 1975.
Alderwood Series
The Alderwood series consists of moderately well drained soils that have a very
slowly permeable cemented layer at a depth of 20-40 inches. Slopes range from
0-50% and elevation ranges from 100 to 800 feet. These soils formed in glacial
till under a forest of mixed coniferous and broadleaved vegetation. These soils
are mainly associated with Beausite, Casey, Clallam, Dick, Everett, Hoypus
Indianola, Sinclair and Whidbey soils. In a representative profile, a thin layer of
organic litter covers the surface. The top I inch of the soil is very dark grayish-
brown gravelly fine sandy loam. Below this, to a depth of 12 inches, is dark
yellowish-brown gravelly sandy loam. Beneath this layer, and continuing to a
depth of 30 inches, is gravelly sandy loam that is brown in the upper part and
dark grayish brown and prominently mottled in the lower part. The next layer is
a dark grayish-brown cemented layer that formed in very compact glacial till.
Rounded pebbles, cobblestones, and stones are on the surface throughout the
profile. Alderwood soils are mainly used for tree production and for wildlife
habitat and recreation areas. Less than 30 percent of the acreage is used for
growing pasture plants, hay plants and diversified farm crops.
AlC Alderwood gravelly sandy loam. 0-15% slopes. This nearly level to rolling
soil is on glacial terraces. In most places the slope is 5 to 10 percent. This soil
is moderately well drained and permeability above the cemented layer is
moderately rapid. Roots penetrate to the cemented layer and flatten out on top
of it. A perched water table is above the cemented layer during the winter
months. This soil holds 2 to 4 inches of water available for plants. Runoff is
slow to medium, and the hazard of water erosion is slight to moderate. This soil
is used permanent pasture of mixed grasses and legumes. Both hay and silage
are commonly produced. Small grains, vegetables, berries and fruit trees are
also grown.
AID Alderwood gravelly sandy loam. 15-30% slopes. This moderately steep
soil is in places where the rolling glacial upland terraces converge toward ravines
and steep drainageways. Runoff is medium to rapid, and the hazard of water
erosion is moderate to severe. This soil is used mainly for tree production and
for wildlife habitat and recreation areas. It is also suited to permanent hay and
pasture crops.
Wapato Series
The Wapato series consist of poorly drained soils that formed in glaciofuluvial or
marine sediments. They are underlain by stratified material of mixed origin.
These soils are on bottom lands and basinlike area and are classified as hydric.
Slopes range from 0 to 3 percent and elevation ranges from 20 to 300 feet.
Native vegetation consists mostly of western red cedar, red alder, Douglas fir,
western hemlock, maple, willow, red elderberry, salmonberry, sedges and
swordfern. Annual precipitation ranges from 25 to 55 inches. The averaging
annual temperature is about 50 degrees F. These soils area associated with
mainly Belfast and Lumi soils. In a representative profile the upper 8 inches of
the soil is black silty clay loam. This is underlain by three layers of silty clay
loam. The upper level, between depths of 8 and 12 inches, is gray. The next,
between depths of 12 and 16 inches, is greenish gray. The third, between depths
of 16 and 24 inches, is dark greenish gray. Most of the Acreage of Wapato soils
is in permanent pasture. Small areas are used mainly for growing trees and for
wildlife habitat.
Wa-Wapatosilty clay loam.0-3% slopes This nearly level to gently undulating
soil is in valleys or small basinlike areas. The soil is poorly drained,
permeability is low. The soil holds 8-10 inches on water available for plants.
Runoff is very slow and the hazard of water erosion is slight. The depth to the
water table in undrained areas ranges from 1/2 to 11/2 feet during rainy periods.
About 60 % of the acreage of this soil is used for growing pasture and gardens
and for rural homesites.
Wetlands Rating Field Data Form
Affiliation: \M1#-~ ./Hf'&- .
Date: I () ,~ I' 0 f.Q
Location: 1/4 Section: S E.. of 1/4 S: S W Section: (}... CQ Township: a-CfN: Range: It:.
Sources of Information: (Check all sources that apply)
Site visit: -L USGS Topo Map: _ NWI map: ~ Aerial Photo: ~ Soils survey: .-r-...
Other:)L Describe: otpJt.t,~jii+lb~
When The Field Data foon is complete enler Category here: I J[: .1
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Q.1. High Quality Natural 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. 1llen. if the
answer to questions 1a. Ih and Ie 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 hy 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.
Yes: go to Q.2
Yes' go to Q.2
~s: go to-W
Yes: go to Q.2
Yes: go to Q.2
Yes: go to Q.2
No: go to lb.
la1. Upstream watershed> 12% impervious.
131. Wetland is ditched and water now is not obstructed.
1a3. Wetland has been graded. tilled. logged.
1a4. Water in wetland is controlled by dikes. weirs, etc.
1aS. Wetland is grazed.
1a6. Other indicators of disturbance (list below)
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Ib Are there populations of non-native plants which arc currently present.
cover mOle than 10% of the wetland, and appear to be invading native
populations? Briefly describe any non-native plant populations and
Information 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 lifestock use. Briefly describe:
Q.2. Irreplaceable Ecological Functions:
Docs the wetland:
E9 have at least 1/4 acre of organic soils deeper than 16 inches
and the wetland is relatively undisturbed; OR
[I1f the answer is NO because the wetland is disturbed briefly describe:
Indicators of disturbance may include:
- Wetland has been graded, filled,logged;
- Organic soils on the surface are dried-out for
more than half of the year;
-Wetland receives direct stonnwater runoff from
urban or agricultural area.~.];
OR
E9 have a forested dass greater than 1 acre;
OR
E9 have characteristics of an estuarine system;
OR
E9 have eel grass, floating or non-floating kelp beds'!
2a. Bogs and Fens
Are any of the three following conditions met for the area of organic soil?
2a. I. Are Sphagnum mosses a common ground cover (> 30%) and the
cover of invasive species (see Table 3) is less than 1O%?
Is the area of sphagnum mosses and deep organic soils> 112 acre?
Is the area of sphagnum mosses and deep organic soils 1/4-112 acre'!
2a.2. Is there an area of organic soil which has an emergent cla.lis with at least
one species from Table 2, and cover of invasive species is < 10% (see Table 3)'1
Is the area of herbaceous plants and deep organic soils> 1/2 acre'!
Is the area of herbaceous plants and deep organic soils 1/4-1/2 acre'!
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YES: go to Q.2
No: go to Ie.
YES: go to Q.2
NO: Possible Cat. I
contact DNR
YES: Go to 2b
YES: Go to 2c
YES: Go to 2d
YES: Category I
YES: Category II
NO: Go to 2a.3
YES: Category I
YES: Category II
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> In acre?
Is the area of herbaceous plants, Sphagnum, and deep organic
soils 1/4-ln acre?
Q.2b. Mature forested wetland.
2b.l. 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 invasivelexlltic plant species from the list on p. 19'!
Q.2c. Estuarine 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
I) less than 600 feet apart and that are separated by mudflats that go
dry ona 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 calculating
the wetland area.
or is the wetland 1-5 acres; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
., ..................
oris the wetland < I acre? . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . .
.................. ..
YES: Category I
YES: Category II
NO: Go to Q.3.
YES: Category I
NO: Go to 2b.2
YES: Go to 2b.3
NO: Go to Q.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
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2c.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 (see guidance for definition);
-surface water connection with tidal saltwater or tidal freshwater;
- at least75% of the wetland has a 100' buffer of ungrazed pasture,
open water, shrub or forest;
- bas at least 3 of the following features: low marsh; high marsh; tidal
channels; lagO(}n(s);woody debris; or contiguous freshwater wetland.
2c.4. 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) present with greater than
50% macro algal cover in thl; month of August Qf September'! . . .. .....
Q.3. Category tV wetlands.
3a. Is the wetland: less than I acreaml.
hydrologically isolated and,
comprised of one vegetated class that is dominated(> 80% areal cover)
by one species from Table 3 (pa.ge 19) or Table 4 (page 20 )
3b. Is the wetland: less than two acres
and, hydrologically isolated,
with one vegetated class, and> 90% {)f areal cover is any combination of
species from Table 3 (page 19)
3c. Is the wetland excavated from upland ami a pond smaller than 1 acre
without a surface water connection to streams, lakes, rivers, or other
wetland. and has < O.t acre of vegetation.
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YEs: Category I
NO: Category II
YES: Category II
NO: Category III
YES: Category I
NO: go to 2d.2
YES: Category I
NO: Category II
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0.4. 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: -t-tfJ.lJ; -I ~ f.o Sc~
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Enter acreage of wetland here: S....(q acres, and source: f) l..t. ~ ,/.t tr. ~,.,.;,,';"
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4b. Wetland classes: Circle the wetland classes below that qualify: ."
Open Water: if the area of open water is > 1/4 acre"",> tiff&.-n +0 (ge 1fJ"
Aquatic Beds: if the area of aquatic beds > 1/4 acre, ~ ~ovt\t\
Emergent: if the area of emergent class is > 1/4 acre,
Scrub-Shrub: if the area of scrub-shrub class is > 1/4 acre,
Forested: if area of forested class is > 114 acre,
Add the number of wetland classes, above, that qualify, and then
score according to t:h;e 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 specles diversity.
For each wetland class (at right) that qualifies in
4b above, .count the number of different plant species
you can find that cover more than 5% of the ground.
You do not have to name them.
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Aquatic Bed
Score in column at far right:
e.g. If a wetland has an aquatic bed class with 3 species,
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
that are not of that c1a,;s.
Emergent
Scrub-Shrub
Forested
Circle scores that qualify
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40- 200 5
10-40 4
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4d. Structural diversity_
If the wetland has a forested class, add] point if each of the following
classes is present within the forested class and is larger than 1/4 acre:
-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. there is no scrub/shrub or
emergent vegetation between them).
4e.. Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion bet ween
wetland classes is high, moderate. low or none? If you think the
amount of interspersion falls in between the diagrams score accordingly
(i.e. a moderately high amount of insterspcrsion would score a 4,
while a moderately low amount would score a 2)
none
low
moderate
moderate
4f. Habitat features.
Answer questions below, circle features that apply, and score to right:
Is there evidence that the open or standing water was caused by beavers
Is a heron rookery located within 3oo'?
Are raptor nest/s located within 3oo'?
Arc there at least 3 standing dead trees (snags) per acre greater than
10" in diameter at "breast height" (DBH)'!.
Arc there atlcast 3 downed logs per acre with a diameter
> 6" for at least 10' in length?
Arc there areas (vegetated or unvegctatcd) within the wetland that are
ponded for at least 4 months out of the year, and the wetland has not
qualified as having an open water class in Question 4b, ?
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YES -cD
YES-O
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High - 5
Moderate - 3
Low - 1
None - 0
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YES = 1
YES= I
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4g. cOnnection to streams. (Score one answer only.)
4g.1. 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. 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 ,)~
4~.3 Does the wetland function to export organic matter through a surface ~,-vr
water connection at all times of the year to a perennial stream. YES=(!)
4g.4 Does the wetland function to export organic matter through a surface
water connection to a stream on a seasonal basis? YES=2
411. 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 higher or lower depending on whether the buffers are less or more degraded.
Forest. scrub. 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 1/2 of the wetland circumference. or a forest. scrub.
grasslarids. or open water buffers for more than 50' around 95% of the Score =6>
circumference.
Forest. scrub. 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 1/2 of the
wetland circumference. Score = 2
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 buildings or paved areas within 50' of the wetland for more than
1/2 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
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4i. Connection to other habitat areas:
Select the description which best matches the site being evaluated.
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-Is the wetland connected to, or part of, a riparian corridor at least 100' wide
connecting two or more wetlands; or, is there an upland connection present> 100'
wide with good forest or shmb cover (>25% cover) connecting it with a
Significant Habitat Area?
YES =5
- Is the wetland connected to any other Habitat Area with either 1) a forested/shrub
corridor < 100' wide, or 2) a a corridor ~atJs.> l00'wide, but has a low vegetative
cover less than 6 feet in height? ~.~... ko -&-""'... .
-Is the wetland connected to, or a part of, a riparian corridor between 50 - 1 00' wide
with scrub/shrub or forest cover connection to other wetlands?
YES~
YES = 3
- Is the wetland connected to any other Habitat Area with narrow corridor (< 100')
of low vegetation (< 6' in height)?
YES = 1
- Is the wetland and its buffer (if the buffer is less than 50' wide) completely isolated
by development (urban, residential with a density greater than 21acre, or industrial)? YES = 0
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Now add the scores circled (for 0.5a - 0.51 above) to get a total.
Is the Total greater than or equal to 22 points? ~S = Category g)
NO = Category III
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Wetland name or number
WETLAND RATING FORM - WESTERN WASHINGTON
Version 2 _ Updated June 2006 to increase accuracy and reproducibility among users
Name of wetland (if known):
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Date of site visit: 10' ~ , , 0 ll:l
Rated by tf\ I \~ Q.Y5.::t. ~ Trained by Ecology? Yes'h....No_ Date of training 5' "OS-
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SEC:;1 (, TWNSHP: d A,~ RNGE: ~ Is SIT/R in AI'1'6flffix 0-1 YesL No_
Map of wetland unit: Figure i"'cl~cJ, tat> Estimated size ~- ~ (_CVt.A .)
SUMMARY OF RATING
Category based on FUNCTIONS provided by wetland
1_ II_ 111_ IV_
Score for Water Quality Functions
Score for Hydrologic Functions
Score for Habitat Functions
TOTAL score for Functions
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Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland
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Final Category (choo.. the "highest" category from aboVe) I Trt" I
Summary of basic information about the wetland unit
Estuarine
Natural Herita e Wetland
Bo
Mature Forest
Old Growth Forest
Coastal La oon
Interdunal
None ofthe above
De ressional
Riverine
Lake-frin e
Slo e
Flats
Freshwater Tidal
Wetland Rating Form - western Washington
version 2
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Does the wetland unit being rated meet any of the criteria below?
If you answer YES to any of the questions below you will need to protect the wetland
according to the regulations regarding the special characteristics found in the wetland.
SP 1. Has the wetland unit been documented as a habitat for any Federally listed
Threatened or Endangered animal or plant species (TIE species)?
For the purposes ofthis rating system, "documented" means the wetland is on the
a ro riate state or federal database.
SP2. Has the wetland unit been documented as habitat for any State listed
Threatened or Endangered animal species?
For the purposes of this rating system, "documented" means the wetland is on the
appropriate state database. Note: Wetlands with State listed plant species are
cate orized as Cate 0 I Natural Herita e Wetlands see ..19 of data form .
SP3. Does the wetland unit contain individuals of Priority species listed by the
WDFW for the state?
SP4. Does the wetland unit have a local significance in addition to its functions?
For example, the wetland has been identified in the Shoreline Master
Program, the Critical Areas Ordinance, or in a local management plan as
having special significance.
Ta complete the next part af the data sheet vau will need ta determine the
Hvdrageamarphic Class of the wetland being rated.
The hydrogeomorphic classification groups wetlands into those that function in similar ways. This
simplifies the questions needed to answer how well the wetland functions. The Hydrogeomorphic
Class of a wetland can be determined using the key below. See p. 24 for more detailed instructions
on classifying wetlands.
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Classification of Wetland Units in Western Washington
1. Ar~e water levels in the entire unit usually controlled by tides (i.e. except during floods)?
c;Y- go to 2 YES - the wetland class is Tidal Fringe
If yes, is the salinity of the water during periods of annual low flow below 0.5 ppt (parts per
thousand)? YES - Freshwater Tidal Fringe NO - Saltwater Tidal Fringe (Estuarine)
If your wetland can be classified as a Freshwater Tidal Fringe use the forms for Riverine
wetlands. Ifit is Saltwater Tidal Fringe it is rated as an Estuarine wetland. Wetlands that
were called estuarine in the first and second editions of the rating system are called Salt
Water Tidal Fringe in the Hydrogeomorphic Classification. . Estuarine wetlands were
categorized separately in the earlier editions, and this separation is being kept in this
revision. To maintain consistency between editions, the term "Estuarine" wetland is kept.
Please note, however, that the characteristics that define Category I and II estuarine
wetlands have changed (see p. ).
2. The entire wetland unit is flat and precipitation is the only source (>90%) of water to it.
~dwater and surface water runoff are NOT sources of water to the unit.
~ go to 3 YES - The wetland class is Flats
If your wetland can be classified as a "Flats" wetland, use the form for Depressional
wetlands.
3. Does the entire wetland unit meet both of the following criteria?
_The vegetated part of the wetland is on the shores ofa body of permanent open water
(without any vegetation on the surface) at least 20 acres (8 ha) in size;
_At least 30% of the open water area is deeper than 6.6 ft (2 m)?
~ go to 4 YES - The wetland class is Lake-fringe (Lacustrine Fringe)
4. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria?
X' The wetland is on a slope (slope can be very gradual),
>< 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?
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
<3ft diameter and less than 1 foot deep).
NO - go to 5 YES - The wetland class is Slope
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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 two years.
NOTE: The riverine unit can contain depressions that are filled with water when the river is
not flooding.
~ - go to 6 YES - The wetland class is Riverine
6. Is the entire wetland unit in a topographic depression in which water ponds, or is saturated to the
surface, at some time during the year. This means that any outlet, if present, is higher than the
interior of the wetlf!.d.
NO - go to 7 @ - 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
dases. 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 your wetland. 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 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.
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If you are unable still to determine which of the above criteria apply to your wetland, or if you
have more than 2 HGM classes within a wetland boundary, classify the wetland as Depressional
for the rating.
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D 1. Does the wetland unit have the potential to improve water quality?
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D 1.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland:
Unit is a depreSsion with no surface water leaving it (no outlet) points = 3
Unit has an intermittently flowing, OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet points =(2)
Unit has an unconstricted, or slightly constricted, surface outlet (permanently flowing) points = l(
Unit is a "flat" depression (Q. 7 on key), or in the Flats class, with permanent surface outflow and
no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man-made ditch points = I
(If ditch is not permanently flowing treat unit as "intermittently floWing ")
Provide hoto or drawin
S 1.2 The soil 2 inches below the surface (or duff layer) is clay or organic (use NRCS
definitions)
YES
NO i~s 0
D 1.3 Characteristics of persistent vegetation (emergent, shrub, and/or forest Cowardin class)
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed, vegetation> = 95% of area points ==("5\
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed, vegetation> = 1/2 of area points = Y
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed vegetation> = 1/10 of area points = 1
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed vegetation <1/10 of area points = 0
Ma of Cowardin ve etation classes
D 1.4 Characteristics of seasonal ponding or inundation.
This is the area of the wetland unit that is pondedfor at least 2 months, but dries out
sometime during the year. Do not count the area that is permanently ponded. Estimate
area as the average condition 5 out of 1 0 yrs.
Area seasonally ponded is > Yz total area of wetland
Area seasonally ponded is > Y. total area of wetland
Area seasonally ponded is < y. total area of wetland
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points = 4
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Add the points in the boxes above
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D 2. Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to improve water quality?
Answer YES if you know or believe there are pollutants in groundwater or surface water
coming into the wetland that would otherwise reduce water quality in streams, lakes or
groundwater downgradient from the wetland. Note which of the following conditions
provide the sources of pollutants. A unit may have pollutants coming from several
sources, but any single source would qualify as opportunity. . .. ~-- \
_ Grazing in the wetland or within 150ft NO \-k,\.. t....k....(,i-) M'W",
Untreated stormwater discharges to wetland
Tilled fields or orchards within 150 ft of wetland
A stream or culvert discharges into wetland that drains developed areas, residential areas,
farmed fields, roads, or clear-cut logging
Residential, urban areas, golf courses are within 150 ft of wetland
Wetland is fed by groundwater high in phosphorus or nitrogen
Other
YES multi her is 2 0
TOTAL _ Water Quality Functions Multiply the score from 01 by 02
Add score to table on . 1
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D 3. Does the wetland unit have the potential to reduce flooding and erosion?
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D 3.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland unit
Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it (no outlet) points = J..,
Unit has an intermittently flowing, OR higWy constricted permanently flowing outlet points tV
Unit is a "flat" depression (Q. 7 on key), or in the Flats class, with permanent surface outflow and
no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man-made ditch points = 1
(If ditch is not permanently flowing treat unit as "intermittently flowing ")
Unit has an unconstricted, or sli htl constricted, surface outlet ermanentl
D 3.2 Depth of storage during wet periods
Estimate the height of ponding above the bottom of the outlet. For units with no outlet
measure from the surface of permanent water or deepest part (if dry).
Marks of ponding are 3 ft or more above the surface or bottom of outlet points = 7
The wetland is a "headwater" wetland" points = 5
Marks of ponding between 2 ft to < 3 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points = ~
Marks are at least 0.5 ft to < 2 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points =V
Unit is flat (yes to Q. 2 or Q. 7 on key) but has small depressions on the surface that trap
water . points = I
Marks of ondin less than 0.5 ft oints = 0
D 3.3 Contribution of wetland unit to storage in the watershed
Estimate the ratio of the area of upstream basin contributing surface water to the wetland
to the area of the wetland unit itself.
The area of the basin is less than 10 times the area of unit
The area of the basin is 10 to 100 times the area of the unit
The area of the basin is more than 100 times the area of the unit
Entire unit is in the FLATS class
Total for D 3
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Add the points in the boxes above
D 4. Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to reduce flooding and erosion?
Answer YES if the unit is in a location in the watershed where the flood storage, or
reduction in water velocity, it provides helps protect downstream property and aquatic
resources from flooding or excessive and/or erosive flows. Answer NO if the water
coming into the wetland is controlled by a structure such as flood gate, tide gate, flap
valve, reservoir etc. OR you estimate that more than 90% of the water in the wetland is
from groundwater in areas where damaging groundwater flooding dges not occur.
Note which of the following indicators of opportunity apply.
'. f . Wetland is in a headwater of a river or stream that has flooding problems
~ Wetland drains to a river or stream that has flooding problems
Wetland has no outlet and impounds surface runoff water that might otherwise
flow into a river or stream that has flooding problems
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multi lier is 2 NO multi lier is 1
_ Hydrologic Functions Multiply the score from D 3 by D 4
Add score to table on p. 1
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H 1. Does the wetland unit have the potential to provide habitat for many species?
H 1.1 Vegetation structure (see p. 72)
Check the types of vegetation classes present (as defined by Cowardin)- Size threshold for each
class is ~ acre or more than 10% of the area ifunit is smaller than 2.5 acres.
_Aquatic bed
~mergent plants
Scrub/shrub (areas where shrubs have >30% cover)
_ orested (areas where trees have >30% cover)
If the unit has a forested class check if:
'/.. 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
Add the number of vegetation structures that qualify, If you have:
4 structures or more
3 structures
2 structures
1 structure
Map of Coward in vegetation classes
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points = 2
points = 1
oints = 0
H 1.2. Hydroperiods (see p. 73)
Check the types of water regimes (hydro periods) present within the wetland. The water
regime has to cover more than 10% of the wetland or ~ acre to count. (see text for
deS~tions of hydro periods)
Permanentiy flooded or inundated 4 or more types present
~Seasonally flooded or inundated 3 types present
_Occasionally flooded or inundated 2 types present
_Saturated only 1 type present
~ 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 (see p. 75)
Count the number of plant species in the wetland that cover at least 10 ft2. (different patches
of the same species can be combined to meet the size threshold)
You do not have to name the species.
Do not include Eurasian Milfoil, reed canarygrass, purple loosestrife,
If you counted: > 19 species
List species below if you want to: 5 - 19 species
< 5 species
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points = 0
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H 1.4. Interspersion of habitats (see p. 76)
Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion between Cowardin vegetation
classes (described in H 1.1), or the classes and unvegetated areas (can include open water or
mudflats) is high, medium, low, or none.
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Low = I point
Moderate = 2 points
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igh = 3
NOTE: If you have our or more classes or three vegetation classes and open water
the ratin is alwa s "hi ". Use map of Cowardin ve etation classes
H 1.5. Special Habitat Features: (see p. 77)
Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland. The number of checks is the
number of points you put into the next column.
~arge, downed, woody debris within the wetland (>4in. diameter and 6 ft long).
_Standing snags (diameter at the bottom> 4 inches) in the wetland
_Undercut banks are present for at least 6.6 ft (2m) and/or overhanging vegetation extends at
least 3.3 ft (lm) over a stream (or ditch) in, or contiguous with the unit, for at least 33 ft
(lOrn)
_Stable steep banks of fine material that might be used by beaver or muskrat for denning
(>30degree slope) OR signs of recent beaver activity are present (cut shrubs or trees that
V have not yet turned grey/brown)
-FAt least 1.4 acre ofthin~stemmed persistent vegetation or woody branches are present in areas
......1 that are permanently or seasonally inundated. (structures for egg-laying by amphibians)
~ Invasive plants cover less than 25% of the wetland area in each stratum of plants
NOTE: The 20% stated in early printings of the manual on page 78 is an error,
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H 1. TOTAL Score - potential for providing habitat
Add the scores rom HI.I, HI.2, HI.3, HI.4, HI.5
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H 2. Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to provide habitat for many species?
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Choose the description that best represents condition of buffer of wetland unit. The highest scoring
criterion that applies to the wetland is to be used in the rating. See text for definition of
"undisturbed. "
- 100 m (330ft) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water >95%
of circumference. No structures are within the undisturbed part of buffer. (relatively
undisturbed also means no-grazing, no landscaping, no daily human use) Points = 5
- 100 m (330 ft) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water >
50% circumference. Points = 4
- 50 m (170ft) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water >95%
circumference. Points = 4
- 100 m (330ft) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water > ~
circumference, . Points~
- 50 m (170ft) ofrelatively undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water for>
50% circumference. Points = 3
If buffer does not meet any of the criteria above
- No paved areas (except paved trails) or buildings within 25 m (80ft) of wetland > 95%
circumference. Light to moderate grazipg, or lawns are OK. Points == 2
- No paved areas or buildings within 50m of wetland for >50% circumference.
Light to moderate grazing, or lawns are OK. Points = 2
- Heavy grazing in buffer. Points = 1
- Vegetated buffers are <2m wide (6.6ft) for more than 95% of the circumference (e.g. tilled
fields, paving, basalt bedrock extend to edge of wetland Points = O. 3
- Buffer does not meet any of the criteria above. Points = 1
Aerial ohoto showing buffers
H 2.2 Corridors and Connections (see p. 81)
H 2.2.1 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor
(either riparian or upland) that is at least 150 ft wide, has at least 30% cover of shrubs, forest
or native undisturbed prairie, that connects to estuaries, other wetlands or undisturbed
uplands that are at least 250 acres in size? (dams in riparian corridors, heavily used gravel
roads, paved roads. are considered breaks in the corridor).
YES = 4 points (go to H 2.3) NO = go to H 2.2.2
H 2.2.2 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor
(either riparian or upland) that is at least 50ft wide, has at least 30% cover of shrubs or
forest, and connects to estuaries, other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 25
acres in size? OR a Lake-fringe wetland, if it does not have an undisturbed corridor as in
the question above?
<YES = 2 p~~o to H 2.3) NO = H 2.2.3
H 2.2.3 Is the wetland:
within 5 mi (8Ian) of a brackish or salt water estuary OR
within 3 mi of a large field or pasture (>40 acres) OR
within 1 mi of a lake greater than 20 acres? 2-
YES = 1 point NO = 0 points
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H 2.3 Near or adiacent to other priority habitats listed by WDFW (seep. 82)
Which of the following priority habitats are within 330ft (100m) of the wetland unit? NOTE: the
connections do not have to be relatively undisturbed.
'\ fh:ese are DFW definitions. Check with your local DFW biologist if there are any questions.
-h-Riparian: The area adjacent to aquatic systems with flowing water that contains elements of
ooth aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems which mutually influence each other.
_Aspen Stands: Pure or mixed stands of aspen greater than 0.8 ha (2 acres).
_Cliffs: Greater than 7.6 m (25 ft) high and occurring below 5000 ft.
_Old-growth forests: (Old-growth west of Cascade crest) Stands of at least 2 tree species,
forming a multi-layered canopy with occasional small openings; with at least 20 trees/ha (8
trees/acre) > 81 cm (32 in) dbh or> 200 years of age.
_Mature forests: Stands with average diameters exceeding 53 cm (21 in) dbh; crown cover
may be less that 100%; crown cover may be less that 100%; decay, decadence, numbers of
snags, and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found in old-
growth; 80 - 200 years old west ofthe Cascade crest.
_Prairies: Relatively undisturbed areas (as indicated by dominance of native plants) where
grasses and/or forbs form the natural climax plant community.
_Talus: Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average size 0.15 - 2.0 m (0.5 - 6.5 ft),
composed of basalt, andesite, and/or sedimentary rock, including riprap slides and mine
tailings. May be associated with cliffs.
_Caves: A naturally occurring cavity, recess, void, or system of interconnected passages
~Oregon white Oak: Woodlands Stands of pure oak or oak/conifer associations where
canopy coverage of the oak component of the stand is 25%.
_Urban Natural Open Space: A priority species resides within or is adjacent to the open
space and uses it for breeding and/or regular feeding; and/or the open space functions as a
corridor connecting other priority habitats, especially those that would otherwise be
isolated; and/or the open space is an isolated remnant of natural habitat larger than 4 ha (10
acres) and is surrounded by urban development.
_Estuary/Estuary-like: Deepwater tidal habitats and adjacent tidal wetlands, usually semi-
enclosed by land but with open, partly obstructed or sporadic access to the open ocean, and
in which ocean water is at least occasionally diluted by freshwater runoff from the land.
The salinity may be periodically increased above that of the open ocean by evaporation.
Along some low-energy coastlines there is appreciable dilution of sea water. Estuarine
habitat extends upstream and landward to where ocean-derived salts measure less than
O.5ppt. during the period of average annual low flow. Includes both estuaries and lagoons.
_Marine/Estuarine Shorelines: Shorelines include the intertidal and subtidal zones of
beaches, and may also include the backshore and adjacent components of the terrestrial
landscape (e.g., cliffs, snags, mature trees, dunes, meadows) that are important to shoreline
associated fish and wildlife and that contribute to shoreline function (e.g., sand/rock/log
recruitment, nutrient contribution, erosion control).
If wetland has 3 or more priority habitats = 4 points
If wetland has 2 priority habitats = 3 points
If wetland has 1 priority habitat = 1 point No habitats = 0 points 1
Note: All vegetated wetlands are by definition a priority habitat but are not included in this
list. Nearby wetlands are addressed in Question H 2.4)
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H 2.4 Wetland Landscape (choose the one description of the landscape around the wetland that
best fits) (seep. 84)
There are at least 3 other wetlands within Y2 mile, and the connections between them are
relatively undisturbed (light grazing between wetlands OK, as is lake shore with some
boating, but connections should NOT be bisected by paved roads, fill, fields, or other
development. points = 5
The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with little disturbance and there are 3 other lake-fringe
wetlands within Y2 mile points = 5
There are at least 3 other wetlands within Y2 mile, BUT the connections between them are
disturbed points
The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with disturbance and there are 3 other lake-fringe
wetland within Y2 mile points = 3
There is at least I wetland within Y2 mile. points = 2
There are no wetlands within Y2 mile. points = 0
H 2. TOTAL Score - opportunity for providing habitat
Add the scores rom H2.i,H2.2, H2.3, H2.4
TOTAL for H 1 from page 14
Total Score for Habitat Functions - add the points for HI, H 2 and record the result on
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Please determine if the wetland meets the attributes described below and circle the
appropriate answers and Category.
Wetland Type
Check off any criteria that apply to the wetland. Circle the Category when the
appropriate criteria are met.
SC 1.0 Estuarine wetlands (see p. 86)
Does the wetland unit 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
SC 1.1 Is the wetland unit within a National Wildlife Refuge, National Park,
National Estuary Reserve, Natural Area Preserve, State Park or Educational,
Environmental, or Scientific Reserve designated under WAC 332-30-151?
YES = Cate~ory I NO ~o to SC 1.2
SC 1.2 Is the wetland unit at least I acre in size and meets at least two of the
following three conditions? YES = Category I NO = Category II
- The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking, ditching, filling,
cultivation, grazing, and has less than 10% cover of non-native plant
species. If the non-native Spartina spp. are the only species that cover
more than 10% of the wetland, then the wetland should be given a dual
rating (I/II). The area of Spartina would be rated a Category II while the
relatively undisturbed upper marsh with native species would be a
Category I. Do not, however, exclude the area of Spartina in
determining the size threshold of 1 acre.
- 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 2 of the following features: tidal channels,
depressions with open water, or contiguous freshwater wetlands.
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SC 2.0 Natural Heritage Wetlands (seep. 87)
Natural Heritage wetlands have been identified by the Washington Natural Heritage
ProgramlDNR as either high quality undisturbed wetlands or wetlands that support
state Threatened, Endangered, or Sensitive plant species.
SC 2.1 Is the wetland unit being rated in a Section/Township/Range that contains a
Natural Heritage wetland? (this question is used to screen out most sites
before you need to contact WNHP/DNR)
S/T/R information from Appendix D _ or accessed from WNHPIDNR web site -
YES_ - contact WNHPIDNR (see p. 79) and go to SC 3.2
NO
SC 2.2 Has DNR identified the wetland as a high quality undisturbed wetland or as
or as a site with state threatened or endangered plant species?
YES = Category I NO -
SC 3.0 Bogs (seep. 87)
Does the wetland unit (or any part of the unit) meet both the criteria for sQils and
vegetation in bogs? Use the key below to identify if the wetland is a bog. If you
answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its functions.
1. Does the unit have organic soil horizons (i.e. layers of organic soil), either
peats or mucks, that compose 16 inches or more ofthe first 32 inches of the
soil profile? (See Appendix B for a field key to identify organic soils )? Yes -
go to Q. 3 No - go to Q. 2
2. Does the unit have organic soils, either peats or mucks that are less than 16
inches deep over bedrock, or an impermeable hardpan such as clay or
volcanic ash, or that are floating on a lake or pond?
Yes - go to Q. 3 No - Is not a bog for purpose of rating
3. Does the unit have more than 70% cover of mosses at ground level, AND
other plants, if present, consist of the "bog" species listed in Table 3 as a
significant component of the vegetation (more than 30% of the total shrub
and herbaceous cover consists of species in Table 3)?
Yes - Is a bog for purpose of rating No - go to Q. 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" deep. If the pH is less than 5.0 and the
"bog" plant species in Table 3 are present, the wetland is a bog.
1. Is the unit forested (> 30% cover) with sitka spruce, subalpine fir, western
red cedar, western hemlock, lodgepole pine, quaking aspen, Englemann's
spruce, or western white pine, WITH any of the species (or combination of
species) on the bog species plant list in Table 3 as a significant component
of the ground cover (> 30% coverage of the total shrublherbaceous cover)?
2. YES = Category I No_ Is not a bog for purpose of rating
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Cat. I
Cat. I
Wetland name or number
SC 4.0 Forested Wetlands (seep. 90)
Does the wetland unit have at least I acre of forest that meet one of these criteria for
the Department ofFish and Wildlife's forests as priority habitats? If you answer yes
you will still need to rate the wetland based on its junctions.
- 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/acre (20trees/hectare) that are at least 200 years of age OR have a
diameter at breast height (dbh) of 32 inches (81 cm) or more.
NOTE: The criterion for dbh is based on measurements for upland forests.
Two-hundred year old trees in wetlands will often have a smaller dbh
because their growth rates are often slower. The DFW criterion is and "OR"
so old-growth forests do not necessarily have to have trees of this diameter.
- Mature forests: (west of the Cascade Crest) Stands where the largest trees are
80 - 200 years old OR have average diameters (dbh) exceeding 21. inches
(53cm); crown cover may be less that 100%; decay, decadence, numbers of
snags, and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found
in old-growth.
YES = Category I
NO
SC 5.0 Wetlands in Coastal Lagoons (seep. 91)
Does the wetland meet all ofthe 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 surface 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)
YES = Go to SC 5.1 NO_ not a wetland in a coastal lagoon
SC 5.1 Does the wetland meets all of the following three conditions?
- The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking, ditching, filling,
cultivation, grazing), and has less than 20% cover of invasive plant
species (see list of invasive species on p. 74).
- 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 acre (4350 square feet)
YES = Category I NO = Category II
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Cat. I
Cat. I
Cat. II
..
~
Wetland name or number
SC 6.0 Interdunal Wetlands (seep. 93)
Is the wetland unit west of the 1889 line (also called the Western Boundary of Upland
Ownership or WBUO)?
YES - go to SC 6.1 NO _ not an interdunal wetland for rating
lfyou answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its
functions.
In practical terms that means the following geographic areas:
· Long Beach Peninsula- lands west of SR 103
· Grayland-Westport-Iands west ofSR 105
· Ocean Shores-Copalis-Iands west of SR 115 and SR 109
SC 6.1 Is the wetland one acre or larger, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is
once acre or larger?
YES = Category II NO - go to SC 6.2 Cat. II
SC 6.2 Is the unit between 0.1 and 1 acre, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is
between 0.1 and 1 acre?
YES = Category III Cat. III
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DATA FORM
MODIFIED
ROUTINE ON SITE DETERMINATION METHOD
Field Investigator: f'Jo.-. f:>e,vll~. . . .. Date: IQ#'i~J.OIo
Project/Site: ~7 4 ~. ee... /4r:.~. . County: JlltJv~IJ"1 State: w4-
Applicant/Owner: 13...,0/$ . Surveyor:
Describe current conditions of wetland and surrounding areas:
t S'" . h t WlJ..J
~tA/f,
}Ibtd a~
pAi'j
'5 I~c.,.
SOILS
Mapped Series: "'-'0.
Hydric soils list?: Yes No
Depth Horizon Color Texture
Matrix Mottle t
D-t~ It- IbVIZ-1-.(, - Vt;L 0
Hydric Inclusion?
Hydric Soil Indicators Yes No
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Gleyed
Sulfidic odor
Concretions
Depth
Is the hydric soil criterion met? Yes 'i No
Rationale: <;01,1 . IMA~~ C/Li.l(1)1.tA.~
HYDROLOGY
General wetland type or characteristic: Emergent)( Scrub/Shrub X Forested X
Permanently flooded Seasonally flooded TeiliPOrarily flooded Saturated
Types of water bodies associated with the wetland: River_Stream )(... Seep/Spring
PondlLake_Tidal_Drainage ditch/c~nnel_Other:
Is the gr~)Und surface inun~ed? Yes_No ... Surf~ce water depth:
Is the SOlI saturated? Yes No_Depth to water III test hole: Soil
Field evidence of surface inundation or soil saturation: .
~ k .
Is the wetland ydr ogy criterion met? Yes
Rationale: ~iJ (4-,~It-~. ~ ~.~ (~ rJYf)Wj~ P&tjJ~
SUMMARY
Hydric soil present? Yes .l( No Hydrology present? Yes X. No
Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yes)( No
Percent ofFAC, FACW, and OBL species: {ono/e)
Is t~e site a we~tl n. d? Yes .J... N9
RatlOnale: ~ _ j..I,~ po'-/ h rJ..4' ..fv.-. ai/ fhv.t L- ~ffl"t d
/J~afAAe ~ .
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TESTHOLE#-LOF 1
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LOCATION OF TEST HOLE /(;, w~~ff4d1f
J))S f Ut.lt- o-rIJ I cLt:; J" aLl::.. VI N few l- .
SEE REVERSE FOR VEGETATION
Wiltermood Associates, Inc.
1015 SW Harper Road
Port Orchard, W A 98367
(360) 876-2403
0/0 CDver
~ Pacific willow
_ Oregon ash
_ Quaking aspen
Red alder
Black cottonwood
Scouler's will()w
COMMON WETLAND AND NON-WETLAND VEGETATION
Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra
Fraxinus talifolia
PopulUs tremuloides
Alnus rubra
Populus balsamifera
Salix scouleriana
Dominant Tree Species
FACW+
FACW
FAC+
FAC
FAC
FAC
%.cover
_ Sitka spruce
Western red cedar
Cascara buckthorn
_ Bigleafmaple
Western hemlock
_ Douglas fir
_ Other tree species present: ~. .,,f1U. lAA ((I.MI(s.....!t.,t ~(kt.t....\.~) M<:.-w
l-CL Hardhack
_ Redosier Dogwood
_ Western crabapple
_ Black twinberry
Devil's club
_ Salmonberry
Nootka rose
_ Vine maple
_ English ivy
_ Red elderberry
_ Other shrub species present:
Spiraea douglas;;
Cornils ser;cea
Malus .fUsca
Lonicera ;nvolucrata
Oplopanax horridus
Rubus spectabilis
Rosa nutlcana
Acer circinatum
Hedera helix
Sambucus racemosa
,
o Ii ;:: 0 1I"~t-(J I~
Picea sitchensis
Thuja plicata
Frangula purshiana
Acer macrophy/lum
Tsuga heterophy//a
Pseudotsuga menziesii
'"
~
Dominant Shrub Species
\ &5 Snowberry 0 tt
Scot's broom
_ California huckleberry
_ Himalayan blackberry
Salal
_ Indian plum
Hazelnut
_.Oregon grape
_ Red huckleberry
_ Oceanspray
FACW
FACW
FACW
FAC+
.FAC+
FAC
FAC
FAC-
FACU
FACU
_ Skunkcabbage
Cattail
_ Water parsley
00. Slough sedge
Small fruited bulrush
_ owlfruit sedge
_ Tall manna grass
~ Soft rush
_ Rushes
s'5' Creeping buttercup
-3S:"Reed canary grass
_ Other forb species present:
Lysichiton amer;canum
Typha latifolia
Oenanthe sarmentosa
Carex obnupta
Scirpus microcarpus
Carex stipata
Glyceria elata
Juncus effusus
Juncus spp.
Ranunculus repens
Phalarisaru~dinacea
FAC
FAC
FAC-
FACU
FACU
FACU
Symphoricarpos albus
Cytisus scoparius
Vaccinium ovatum
Rubus arlnen;acus
Gaultheria sha//on
Oemleria cerasiformis
Corylus cornuta
Mahonia nervosa
Vaccinium parvifolium
Holodiscus discolor
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
UPL
UPL
Dominant Forb Species
OBL
OBL
OBL
OBL
OBL
OBL
FACW+
FACW+
FACW
FACW
FACW
Percent of dominant species F AC, F ACW, OBL: I (){) Zl! 0
Is the hydrophytic v~get~n criterion ~et? YeS1N.o
Rd;nale: '! 9>iD 'fjthrh:Jhl~ Vo/h;;;:;
~<<lVrDtVlr~ ,
_ Stinging nettle Urtica d;ocia
_ Velvet grass Holcus lanatus
_ Lady fern Athyriumfilix-femina
7<Q Horsetail Equisetum arvense
_ Youth-on-age Tolmiea menziesii
Foam flower Tiarella trifoliata
Cat's ear Hypochaeris radicata
..5::. Trailing blackberry tJ tf Rubus ursinus
Bracken fern Pteridium aquilinum
Sword fern Polystichum munitum
_ Bleeding heart Dicentr"formosa
FAC+
FAC
FAC
FAC
FAC
FAC-
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
UPLAND?
WETLAND TYPE:
WETLAND? >(
Palustrine K Riverine'
Lacustrine Estuarine
Forested~Scrub/Shrub
Emergent~Open Water
Wpt Mp<lcirnJVfP<lotllrp
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DATA FORM
MODIFIED
ROUTINE ON SITE DETERMINATION METHOD
fJ"v-...' . Date:
SOILS
Mapped Series: VJ~
Hydric soils list?: Yes_No
Depth Horizon Color Texture
Matrix Mottle I'
~ '2- A- ,0 ~ ~~ - .r; 5fL-lO
I ~~lt 13 JO ~ -f., 'SA..
Hydric Inclusion?
Hydric Soil Indicators Yes No
Histosol
Histic Epipedon 'f..-
Gleyed \
Sulfidic odor
Concretions _
Depth
Is the hydric soil criterion met?
Rationale: . .
A . C.
HYDROLOGY
General wetland type o. r characteristic: E. mer~ ~ Sc~b/Shrub. Forested
Permanently flooded-,--Seasonally flooded Temporanly flooded Saturated
Types of water bodies associated with the wetland: River_Stream ,,;>,--Seep/Spring
Pond/Lake_Tidal_Drainage ditch/channel~Other:
Is the ground surface inundated? Yes~No~Surface water depth: . '-I "
Is the soil saturated? Yes~No_Depth to water in test hole: ~I/~ ~e
Field evidence of surface inundation or soil saturation: WA./4- ~ c. . el... ~P'~ .
Is the wetland hydrology ~ion met? . Yes
Rationale: ~.~ -5rd7.viJt. . i 5~c"
~o"^-- ' .
'-I... No
ad _ dA~~tAL:(C11e rI AvhllJ j"vt)]-f/l~
SUMMARY
Hydric soil present? Yes ZNo Hydrology present? Yes >'-- No
Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yes ?<-- No
Percent ofFAC, FACW, and OBL species: fC):J~c
Is the site a wetland? Yes ff:;:. No
Rationale: Sf 'f.f ~ f fltiPr?r -'Cl! -111~ Cl/(l ~~ d ~m~~ .
, ---
TEST HOLE #
:2-
OF
if
~
- - -
,- - -
- - -
,- - .---
ffA4
LOCATION OF TEST HOLE Lvlf(fH~d A
tls ~!U.o.~t.VAt4t1L/\ ef=tfA.(j1F- g
SEE REVERSE FOR VEGETATION
Wiltermood Associates, Inc.
1015 SW Harper Road
Port Orchard, W A 98367
(360) 876-2403
0/.. cover
Pacific willow
_ Oregon ash
_ Quaking aspen
L 0 Red alder
Black cottonwood
Scou.1er's willow
_ Other tree species present:
COMMON WETLAND AND NON-WETLAND VEGETATION
Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra
Fraxinus lotifolia
Populus tremuloides
Alnus rubra
Populus balsamifera
Salix scouleriana
Dominant Tree Species
F ACW+
FACW
FAC+
FAC
FAC
FAC
.r)' Hardhack
_ Redosier Dogwood
_ Western crabapple
_ Black twinberry
_ Devil's club
o.1:t.- Salmonberry
L Nootka rose
-.-- Vine maple
_ English)vy
_ Red elderberry
_ Other shrub species present:
Spiraea douglasii
Cornus sericea
Malus fusea
Lonicera involucrata
Oplopanax horridus
Rubus spectabi/is
Rosa nutlwna
Acer circinatum
Hedera helix
Sambucus racemosa
0/. cover
_ Sitka spruce
Western red cedar
Cascara buckthorn
_ Bigleafmaple
Western hemlock
_ Douglas fir
.
6 H..:;:. ovqJ;"J'VLS
Picea sitckensis
Thujaplicata
Frangula purshiana
Acer macrophyllum
Tsuga heterophyl/a
Pseudotsuga menziesii
\0 A
FAC
FAC
FAC-
FACU
FACU
FACU
Dominant Shrub Species
FACW
FACW
FACW
FAC+
.FAC+
FAC
FAC
FAC-
FACU
FACU
_ Skunkcabbage
Cattail
L Water parsley
_ Slough sedge
Small fruited bulrush
_ owlfruit sedge
_ Tall manna grass
15: Soft rush
Rushes
_ Creeping buttercup
_ Reed canary grass
Lysichiton americanum
Typha lati/olia
Oenanthe sarmentosa
Carex obnupta
Scirpus microearpus
Carex stipata
Glyceria elata
Juncus effusus
Juncus spp.
Ranunculus repens
Phalaris arundinacea
_ Other forb species present: 'J f 5f~U.h.lA.1Jj
_ Snowberry
Scot's broom
_ California huckleberry
_ Himalayan blackberry
Salal
oti Indian plum
Hazelnut
_Oregon grape
_ Red huckleberry
_ Oceanspray
Symphoricarpos albus
Cytisus scoparius
Vaccinium ovatum
Rubus armeniacus
Gaultheria shallon
Oemleria cerasiformis
Corylus cornuta
Mahonia nervosa
Vaccinium parvifolium
Holodiscus discolor
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FAcu
UPL
UPL
., ~v'Y~-4. /.U~ {R, u.c.u -IvC)f3teU
Dominant Forb Species
OBL
OBL
OBL
OBL
OBL
OBL
FACW+
FACW+
FACW
FACW
FACW
Percent of dominant species F AC, F ACW, OBL: i 0040
Is the hydrophytic vegetation criterion met? Yes-X-No_
Rationale: 7Qt ~p~~L ~k.lr>v
off1J'lM c:.t 'VI' e ..,
_ Stinging nettle
_ Velvet grass
_ Lady fern
.~ Horsetail
_ Y outh-on-age
Foam flower
Cat's ear
oH Trailing blackberry
Bracken fern
Sword fern
_ Bleeding heart
Urtica dioeia
Holcus lanatus
A thyrium filix-femina
Equisetum arvense
Tolmiea menziesii
Tiare/la trifoliata
Hypochaeris radicata
Rubus ursinus
Pteridium aquilinum
Polystichum munitum
Dicentrc. formosa
FAC+
FAC
FAC
FAC
FAC
FAC-
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
UPLAND?
WETLAND TYPE:
WETLAND?
Palustrine 'I--- Riverine
Lacustrine. Estuarine
Forested X Scrub/Shrub
Emergent -1--. Open Water
\l/pt l\.Ap-:JIr1("\u.,fP~c.n'rp
.~
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,..
DATA FORM
MODIFIED
ROUTINE ON SITE DETERMINATION METHOD
S7et ~ ~ ~(,\.l
(
Has the getation, soils,
If yes, what are modifiers:
State:
Yes
No
SOILS
Mapped Series: A-l C-
Hydric soils list?:' Yes. No
Depth Horizon Color Texture
Matrix. Mottle ,".
0.- C) A l(')~~ Iz.- NO i1 -s"it.-
s-l~ 'P1,. I O'tJ r~ - ~ fA-..
Hydric Inclusion?
Hydric Soil Indicators Yes No Depth
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Oleyed
Sulfidic odor
Concretions . I
Is the hydric soil criterion met? Yes No";
Rationale: ... <;(",/~...r ~ '" IAAA-1-M. cp},., @ Ie tl q"td be /,... J ~ R tun ~
HYDROLOGY
General wetland type or characteristic: Emergent Scrub/Shrub
Permanently flooded Seasonally flooded Temporarily flooded
Types of water bodies associated with the wetland: River Stream
Pond/Lake~Tidal_Drainage ditch/ch~el_Other:
Is the ground surface inundated? Yys_No~Surface water depth:
Is the soil saturated? Y es_No~epth to water in test hole:
Field evidence of surface inundation or soil saturation: NO
Forested
Saturated
Seep/Spring
Is the wetland hydrolo.5Y, criterion met? Yes . No " fA. I,.')
Rationale: Nt) 11~1o?J or flA/ldlfAc-( 1- tMI'-( /(;,'- d VifH/~!J.
SUMMARY
Hydric soil present? Yes No '-..L Hydrology present? Yes
Hy4rophytic vegetation present? Yes No-i..
Percent ofFAC, FACW, and OBL species: H"/~
Is the site a wetland? Yes No Y :J ~.
Rationl'le: ~~ J.u>+--~. jl.4t,v,i
1/vft~ii.c1 __.~ <
hi
TEST HOLE #
3
fty.~
~,
---- ~. =
- - -
,.- == .=
ifA4
OF
LOCATION OF TEST HOLE v1
rJ 0'
SEE REVERSE FOR VEGETATION
No )(
'l- . !hVlU
Wiltermood Associates, Inc.
1015 SW Harper Road
Port Orchard, W A 98367
(360) 876-2403
0/0 cttver
Pacific willow
_ Oregon ash
_ Quaking aspen
Red alder
Black cottonwood
Scou.ler's willow
COMMON WETLAND AND NON-WETLAND VEGETATION
Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra
Fraxinus latifolia
Populus tremuloides
Alnus rubra
Populus balsamifera
Salix scouleriana
Dominant Tree Species
F ACW+
FACW
FAC+
FAC
FAC
FAC
0/. cover
_ Sitka spruce
Western red cedar
~Cascara buckthorn
_ Bigleafmaple
Western hemlock
_ Douglas fir
Picea sitchensis
Thuja plicata
Frangula purshiana
Acer macrophyllum
Tsuga heterophylla
Pseudotsuga menziesii
_ Other tree species present: ,. dt,w..u..f...~ c,t, "'t;"~0rI~~ L PY/l1A uS 1 f') 'FkJ II~LI
Hardhack
_ Redosier Dogwood
_ Western crabapple
_ Black twinbeny
Oevil's Club
_ Salmonberry
Nootka rose
_ Vine maple
_ English ivy
_ Red elderbeny
Spiraea douglasii
Cornus sericea
Malus fUsca
Lonicera involucrata
Oplopanax horridus
Rubus spectabilis
Rosa nutkana
Acer circinatum
Hedera helix
Sambucus racemosa
'~ ,----
FAC
FAC
FAC-
FACU
FACU
FACU
Dominant Shrub Species
FACW
FACW
FACW
FAC+
.FAC+
FAC
FAC
FAC-
FACU
FACU
_ Other shrub species present: r:;-$,eyvliebth)
_ Snowbeny
Scot's broom
_ California huckleberry
~ Himalayan blackberry
Salal
LD- Indian plum
Hazelnut
_Oregon grape
_ Red huckleberry
_ Oceanspray
Symphoricarpos albus
Cytisus scoparius
Vaccinium ovatum
Rubus armeniacus
Gaultheria shallon
Oemleria cerasiformis .
Corylus cornuta
Mahonia nervosa
Vaccinium parvifolium
Holodiscus discolor
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
UPL
UPL
Dominant Forb Species
_ Skunkcabbage Lysichiton americanum OBL _ Stinging nettle Urtica diocia FAC+
Cattail Typha latifolia OBL _ Velvet grass Holcus lanatus FAC
_ Water parsley Oenanthe sarmentosa OBL _ Lady fern Athyrium filix-femina FAC
_ Slough sedge Carex obnupta OBL Horsetail Equisetum arvense FAC
Small fruited bulrush Scirpus microcarpus OBL _ Youth-on-age Tolmiea menziesii FAC
_ owlfruit sedge Carex stipata OBL Foam flower Tiarella trifoliata FAC-
_ Tall manna grass Glyceria elata F ACW+ Cat's ear Hypochaeris radicata FACU
Soft rush Juncus effisus FACW+ ~ Trailing blackberry Rubus ursinus FACU
Rushes Juncus spp. FACW Bracken fern Pteridium aquilinum FACU
_ Creeping buttercup Ranunculus repens FACW Sword fern Polystichum munitum FACU
'5"' Reed canary grass Phalaris arur,dinacea FACW _ Bleeding heart Dicenlrc. formosa FACU
_ Other forb species present: I ~ 5C,,7//'tj tr'-)l1. {ft...f//~ S""f'J _
lS-luAAA o&o~ -(hd-ll-t ~()
Percent of dominant species FAC, FACW, OBL: 'Je> /~71?::::33 %
Is the hydrophytic vetetation criterion ~et? Yes___N~~
Rationale: t....~ I~M !h'J f,~ f/<I7elle.f.,":'
c4f).4/AAfAe<<' .
UPLAND? 'f.... WETLAND?
WETLAND TYPE: Palustrine Riverine
Lacustrine Estuarine
Forested Scrub/Shrub
Emergent Open Water
W..t M.."rtnw/P""tllrp
}
,~
DATA FORM
MODIFIED
ROUTINE ON SITE DETERMINATION METHOD
Set_ d/AI-4rM- / Date:
County: State:
Surveyor:
ounding areas:
-14 &u/
Has the vegetation, soils,andlor hydrology been significantly disturbed? Yes. No ."J'-
If yes, w~at:; modifiers: ~r "1. C&.' -r q- \1->'$ ~VI' IBiS. "L "/-w.; HI( ~ cr
hI { 'fo;iLlt ~ d:t ~1r/Y . / .
SOILS
Mapped Series:~/&
Hydric soils list?: Yes_No
Depth Horizon Color Texture
Matrix . Mottle
fork (or-"/2- "'" p-raS<.io
.--/~ B to /2. &.1/ :s - rJ"f'IL- ~IIJ
Hydric Inclusion?
Hydric Soil Indicators Yes No
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Gleyed
Sulfidic odor
Concretions
Depth
r
~
~
HYDROLOGY
Forested
Saturated
Seep/Spring
General wetland type or characteristic: Emergent Scrub/Shrub
Permanently flooded_Seasonally flooded_Temporarily flooded
Types of water bodies associated with the wetland: River_Stream
Pond/Lake_Tidal_Drainage ditchlchannel_ Other:
Is the ground surface inundated? Yes_NoLSurface water depth:
Is the soil saturated? Yes_No~Depth to water in test hole:
Field evidence of surface inundation or soil saturation: ).ft)
Is the wetland hydrology criterion met? Yes. . No ( .
Rationale: ^)O ~h127Mt'J or ~1'//~UL'f? f- tAU-flAP, it ~fJlfXJ.!:J ·
SUMMARY
Hydric soil present? Yes No 'K-.. Hydrology present? Yes
Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yes No
Percent of F AC, F ACW, and OBL species:
Is the site a wetland? Yes No
Rationale:
No >L-.
TEST HOLE # '-! OF A/
LOCATION OF TEST HOLE
/
ri
== .=
,- - -
- - -
i~A4
SEE REVERSE FOR VEGETATION
Wiltermood Associates, Inc.
1015 SW Harper Road
Port Orchard, W A 98367
(360) 876-2403
ty.. co"Ver
Pacific willow
_ Oregon ash
_ Quaking aspen
Red alder
Black cottonwood
Scouler's willow
_ Other tree species present:
COMMON WETLAND AND NON-WETLAND VEGETATION
Dominant Tree Species
010 cover
Sa/ix lucid a ssp. lasiandra
Fraxinw latifolia
Populus tremu/oides
Alnus rubra
Populus balsamifera
Sa/ix scouleriana
_ Sitka spruce
Western red cedar
Cascara buckthorn
_ Bigleafmaple
Western hemlock
_ Douglas fIr
F ACW+
FACW
FAC+
FAC
FAC
FAC
~ 0 ~1JbLA:s IA
Picea sitchensis
Thuja pUcata
Frangula purshiana
Acer macrophyllum
Tsuga heterophylla
Pseudotsuga menziesii
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FAC
FAC
FAC-
FACU
FACU
FACU
Hardhack
_ Redosier Dogwood
_ Western crabapple
_ Black twinberry
Devil's club
_ Salmonberry
Nootka rose
_ Vine maple
_ English ivy
_ Red elderberry
Dominant Shrub Species
Spiraea douglasii
Comus sericea
Malus fusca
Lonicera involucrata
Oplopanax horridus
Rubus spectabilis
Rosa nutkana
Acer circinatum
Hedera helix
Sambucus racemosa
_ Snowberry
Scot's broom
~ California huckleberry
_ Himalayan blackberry
Salal
_ Indian plum
Hazelnut
_ Oregon. grape
_ Red huckleberry
_ Oceanspray
FACW
FACW
FACW
FAC+
FAC+
FAC
FAC
FAC-
FACU
FACU
_ Other shrub species present:
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Symphoricarpos albus
Cytisus scoparius
Vaccinium ovatum
Rubus armeniacus
Gaultheria shallon
Oem/eria cerasiformis
Corylus comuta
Mahonia nervosa
Vaccinium parvifolium
Holodiscus discolor
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
UPL
UPL
Dominant Forb Species
_ Skunkcabbage Lysichiton americanum OBL r:-
Cattail Typha latifolia OBL I ~ Stinging nettle
_ Water parsley Oenanthe sarmentosa OBL _ Velvet grass
_ Slough sedge Carex obnupta OBL _ Lady fern
Small fruited bulrush Scirpus microcarpus OBL Horsetail
_ owlfruit sedge Carex stipata OBL _ Y outh-on-'age
_ Tall manna grass Glyceria elata F ACW+ Foam flower
Soft rush Juncus efjitsus F ACW+ Cat's ear
Rushes Juncus spp. F ACW _ Trailing blackberry
Creeping buttercup Ranunculus repens F ACW Bracken fern
lo Reed canarygrass Phalaris arundinacea FACW Sword fern
_ Bleeding heart
_ Other forb species present:~1t ~~-W. (~L.4:-~LAdv.ac..ot-) f3+c "
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Urtica diocia
Holcus lanatus
Athyrium filix-femina
Equisetum arvense
To/miea menziesii
Tiarella trifoliata
Hypochaeris radicata
Rubus ursinus
Pteridium aquilinum
Polystichummunuum
Dicentra formosa
FAC+
FAC
FAC
FAC
FAC
FAC-
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
FACU
Percent of dominant species F AC, F ACW, OBL:
Is the hydrophytic vegetation criterion met? Yes_No
Rationale:
UPLAND?
WETLAND TYPE:
WETLAND?
Palustrine Riverine
Lacustrine Estuarine
Forested Scrub/Shrub
Emergent Open Water