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Home My WebLink AboutWetland Delineation 954600117 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I WETLAND DELINEATION AND ANALYSIS REPORT VOIGT PROPERTY WETLAND DELINEATION Government Lots 26 & 27 SECTION 20 TOWNSHIP 27N RANGE OlE PORT LUDLOW, WASHINGTON Prepared for: John Voigt 4150 SW Southern St. Seattle, WA 98136-2344 May 4, 2007 Project Number ACL07W601 Prepared by: ALKAI CONSULTANTS, LLC. 9465 Provost Road NW, Suite 202 Silverdale, Washington 98383 Phone: (360) 613-2407 Fax: (360) 613-2408 LOG ITEM # .'1,'8 Page ~. _Of~3+ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1 GENERAL SITE COND ITI ONS ................................................................................................... 1 METH ODO LOGy......................................................................................................................... 2 Review of Existing Information............................................................................................ 2 Field Delineation.................................................................................................................... 2 WETLAND EV ALU A TI ON.......................................................................................................... 3 BACKGROUND INFORMATION ....................................................... ............ ............................ 3 Watershed ..... ............ ........................................................... ...................................... ............ 3 Kitsap County Soil Survey .................................................................................................... 3 National Wetlands Inventory................................................................................................. 3 Priority Species Listing and National Heritage Features ....................................................... 3 WETLAND DELINEATION RESULTS....................................................................................... 4 General Wetland Conditions.................................................................................................. 4 Soils................................................................................................................................. ...... 4 Hydrology.............................................................................................................................. 4 Vegetation.............................................................................................................................. 5 WETLAND EVALUATION RESULTS .... ................................................................................... 5 Wetland Categorization......................................................................................................... 5 SUMMARy.................................................................................................................................... 5 References Figures Figure 1. Site Vicinity Map Figure 2. Wetland Boundary Map Figure 3. Water Resource Map Figure 4. Jefferson County Soil Survey Map Figure 5. National Wetland Inventory Map Appendices A B C Field Methodology Routine Wetland Determination Data Forms W asmrrg,&iT~r.:td Rating System Form # 3b Page ~ _of~ 3t ALKAI Consultants, LLC . 9465 Provost Road NW, Suite 202 . Silverdale, Washington 98383 Phone: (360) 613-2407 . Fax: (360) 613-2408 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ALKAI CONSULTANTS, LLC. Environmental Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Wetland Consulting May 4, 2007 ALKAI Project # ACL07W650 Page 1 of7 WETLAND DELINEATION AND ANALYSIS REPORT Voigt Property Port Ludlow, Washington INTRODUCTION ALKAI Consultants, LCC (ALKAI) has been authorized by John Voigt to perform a wetland delineation at the properties located at 2751 Thorndyke Road in Port Ludlow, Jefferson County, Washington (Tax Identification Number 954600124 and 954600117). The delineation was performed on April 29, 2007. For the purposes of federal, Washington State, and Jefferson County jurisdictional oversight, methodology used for the wetland delineation is consistent with the definition provided in paragraph 25a of the Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual (Washington State Department of Ecology [Ecology] March, 1997). The sections below provide: (1) an introduction to the site; (2) a description of methods used in the field delineation; and (3) technical results. GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS The subject property is located in the NW~ of Section 20, Township 27 North, and Range 01 East (Figure 1). The southern parcel is rectangular in shape and 2.02 acres in size. The northern parcel is rectangular in shape and 1.98 acres in size. The properties are accessed by a shared easement road via Thorndyke Road in Port Ludlow, Washington. They are comprised of a forested community dominated by big leaf maple. The delineated wetland areas are located in a drainage ravine along the northern boundary of the northern parcel and is associated with a small, seasonal non-fish bearing stream. The subject wetland has been classified as a Category III wetland requiring 50 feet of buffer. The project area slopes down to the southeast toward the Hood Canal (Figure 2). The parcel is undeveloped and relatively undisturbed. A small cabin exists on the beach at the bottom of the slope. There is an existing gravel road which gives access from Thorndyke Road to a home on the adjacent parcel and the onsite beach cabin. Both parcels are dominated by a well vegetated, forested community. The small stream and its associated wetland meander through the northern property and drain into Hood Canal. The wetland areas are comprised primarily of Alder with an understory of salmonberry, skunk cabbage, and slough sedge. Upland areas are dominated by big leaf maple and western hemlock with an understory of sword fern, salmonberry, and red elderberry. Figure 2 illustrates the wetland boundaries. LO~L~~sultants, LLC . 9465 Provost Road NW, Suite 202 . Silverdale, Washin on 98383 Phone: (360) 613-2407. Fax: (360) 613-2408 3t I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Voigt Wetland Delineation May I, 2007 Page 2 of7 METHODOLOGY Review of Existing Information Consistent with procedures detailed in the Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual (1997 Manual) (Ecology 1997), ALKAI gathered preliminary information on the project site prior to the field review and delineation. General information sources included: United States Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps, 1974 United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps, Soil Survey of Jefferson County Area, Washington (United States Department of Agriculture [USDA] 1977), and Jefferson County's critical areas regulations - Jefferson Code (JCC) 18.15, Wetlands (i\rticle "I-I). Field Delineation Methodology used for wetland delineation was consistent with the technical approaches articulated in the 1997 Manual. This document is the wetland delineation manual that is used in determining wetland areas when applying state and local government regulations under the Shoreline Management Act and the Growth Management Act in Washington State. The extent and location of project related wetlands were determined during field work performed on April 29, 2007. Field work was conducted under sunny skies with an ambient temperature of approximately 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The time of year and recent precipitation history were considered in assessing the type and extent of wetlands and stream typing presumed to exist on and in proximity to the site. Wetlands identified during field work are considered potential wetlands until their presence is confirmed through Jefferson County or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers review. Specific field methodology used in determining the extent and location of wetland areas include: 1. As part of the initial project site reconnaissance, the site was walked to determine the general extent and location of potential wetland areas; 2. Wetland and upland sample plots were established in the identified potential wetland areas and in the adjacent upland area; and 3. Wetland boundaries were delineated with flagging by noting localized topography and vegetation patterns and comparing parameters of hydrology, soil, and vegetation with data collected at the wetland and upland sample plots. Specific field methodologies for plot sampling; hydrology, soil, and vegetation evaluation; and boundary delineation are described in Appendix A. Data collected at each sample plot were entered onto a Routine Wetland Determination Data Form (Ecology 1997). Copies of data forms for each sample plot are provided in Appendix B. LOG ITEM #3f! Page, 5, _of ~3\ ALKAI Consultants, LLC . 9465 Provost Road NW, Suite 202 . Silverdale, Washington 98383 Phone: (360) 613-2407. Fax: (360) 613-2408 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Voigt Wetland Delineation May 1,2007 Page 3 of? WETLAND EVALUATION The subject wetland was characterized using the wetland classes defined by the Cowardin system (Cowardin et al. 1979). The Cowardin system describes wetlands by the plant communities, soils and hydrologic regimes present. The naming convention was developed by the USFWS for the NWI maps. Wetlands were also classified and rated using the categories set forth in JCC 18.15.340, which defines wetland categories according to Washington State Wetland Rating System, Western Washington, 2nd Edition, " or as amended hereafter (Ecology 1993). The rating forms completed for this wetland are provided in Appendix C. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Watershed The parcels are located along the shoreline of Hood Canal. There is an unnamed Type N (Type 4) stream that follows along the northern border of the northern property which outfalls into Hood Canal. The unnamed stream is a non-fish bearing stream and considered perennial (Figure 3). Jefferson County Soil Survey The soil survey of Jefferson County indicates one onsite soil type, which has been identified as: Cassolary sandy loam, 0 to 15 percent slopes (CfC). This nearly level to rolling soil is on upland terraces. In most places slopes range from 5 to 10 percent. The depth to sand or loamy sand exceeds 40 inches. The A2 horizons range from fine sandy loam to sandy loam. The B21 ir horizon is dark brown or brown fine sandy loam. or sandy loam. The B22 horizon is dark grayish brown or brown fine sandy loam or sandy loam. The C horizons are interstratified silty clay loam, silt loam, fine sandy loam, sandy loam, loamy sand, and sand. Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of Kitsap soils. This soil is well drained. Permeability is moderately slow. Roots penetrate to a depth of more than 60 inches. This soil holds about 7 to 9 inches of water available for plants. Runoff is slow to medium, and the hazard of water erosion is slight to moderate. Capability unit IIIe-1; woodland group 3d2. A more detailed description of this soil is presented in Appendix D. Soil location is illustrated in Figure 4 - Jefferson County Soil Survey map. National Wetlands Inventory The wetland area delineated by ALKAI on this site is not listed on the USFWS NWI map. There is one other freshwater wetland and two estuarine wetlands located within a half mile of the subject property. They are not hydrologically connected. The freshwater wetland is located to the north of the parcel and is listed as Palustrine/ Forested! Scrub-Shrub/ Seasonal Tidal (PFO/SSR). The two estuarine wetlands are located to northeast of the subject property and are classified as Estuarine/ Intertidal! Aquatic Bed! Unconsolidated Shore/ Regularly Flooded (E2AB/USN) and Estuarine/ Unconsolidated Bottom! Subtidal (E1 UBL) (Figure 5). Priority Species Listing and National Heritage Features The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife - Habitats and Species map for Kitsap County itOO fTf:rofriority species exist onsite. However, there is a State Threatened Species Site # cg. ALKAI Consultants, LLC . 9465 Provost Road NW. Suite 202 . Silverdale. Washington 98383 Page~~of ' Phone: (360) 613-2407. Fax: (360) 613-2408 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Voigt Wetland Delineation May I, 2007 Page 4 of7 within 0.5 miles of the subject property. No other State Candidate Species, Threatened, Priority or Other Priority Habitats are located within one-half mile of the subject parcel. The National Heritage Features Associated with Wetlands Data does not list this section of land for rare plant specIes. WETLAND DELINEATION RESULTS General Wetland Conditions ALKAI delineated wetland areas along the northern boundary of the northern parcel. In general, the wetlands are hydrologically connected, comprised of a forested community dominated by red alder and salmonberry. There is a small unnamed stream flowing southeasterly along a drainage area on the northern lot. The delineated wetlands are associated with the small stream and the northern wetland extends offsite to the northeast. The property slopes down to the southeast toward the Hood Canal. The wetland begins near Thorndyke road and ends about halfway and exits the property to the north. The second wetland starts approximately halfway the distance on lot 27 ends at the gravel road. (Figure 2). Soils Soil analysis within the wetland consisted of test pit WTP-l near wetland boundary flag W-8 (Figure 2). The soil in the first three inches below ground surface was observed to be a mucky peat. The soil profile exhibited a low matrix chroma of 10YR 2/1 (Munsell reading) with no mottles, indicating hydric soils. The soil from three to sixteen inches below the surface was a clayey silt loam. The profile exhibited a low matrix chroma of 10YR 4/1 (Munsell reading) with no mottles. Wetland soil characterization is not similar to that described as Cassolary sandy loam, 0 to 15 percent slopes in the Soil Survey of Jefferson County Area (USDA 1977). A second wetland test pit was dug near flag W A-4. The soil to sixteen inches below the surface within test pit WTP-2 was observed to be muck. The soil profile exhibited a low matrix chroma of 10YR 2/1 (Munsell reading) with no mottles. Wetland soil characterization is not similar to that described as Cassolary sandy loam, 0 to 15 percent slopes in the Soil Survey of Jefferson County Area (USDA 1977). Corresponding upland test pit (UTP-l) was located west of WTP-l near wetland boundary flag W A-7 (Figure 2). The soil to two inches below ground surface was an organic duff. From two to sixteen inches below the surface the soil was observed to be a sandy loam. The soil matrix had a high chroma of 10YR 4/2 (Munsell reading) with coarse, common, and distinct mottles of 10YR 4/6 (Munsell reading). Upland soil characterization is consistent with that described as Cassolary sandy loam, 0 to 15 percent slopes in the Soil Survey of Kitsap County Area (USDA 1977). Hydrology Test pit WTP-l revealed there to be free water in the pit to four inches below the surface, while WTP-2 had free water in the pit to three inches below the surface. Soils in both WTP-l and WTP-2 were saturated to the surface. Additionally, the FAC Neutral test passed at WTP-l (2:0) and at WTP-2 (1 :0). # L J~Mltants. LLC . 9465 Provost Road NW. Suite 202 . Silverdale. Washin ton 98383 Phone: (360) 613-2407 . Fax: (360) 613-2408 Page, :Z_.__of~3~ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Voigt Wetland Delineation May I, 2007 Page 5 of7 Soils in the upland test pits did not exhibit characteristics of wetland hydrology. There was no free water in the pit, no inundation, and the soil was not saturated. Vegetation The wetland area surrounding the test pit WTP-1 had vegetation consisting of salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis, FAC+), skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanum, OBL), lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina, FAC), piggy back plant (Tolmiea menziesii, FAC+), slough sedge (Carex obnupta, OBL), prickly currant (Ribes lacustre, FAC+), common horsetail (Equisetum arvense, FAC), and a small amount of sword fern (Polystichum munitum, F ACU). Within the wetland, more than 50 percent of the dominant species were identified as facultative (F AC) or wetter; and therefore meet the wetland criteria for hydrophytic vegetation (Appendix B). The second wetland test pit, WTP-2 had vegetation consisting of lady fern (Athyrium filix- femina, F AC), skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanum, OBL), piggy back plant (Tolmiea menziesii, F AC+), salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis, F AC+), common horsetail (Equisetum arvense, FAC), stinging nettle (Urtica dioica, FAC+), red alder (Alnus rubra, FAC), and western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla, F ACU-). The upland vegetation was distinct from the wetland vegetation. The upland area surrounding the test pit UTP-1 had vegetation which included, red alder (Alnus rubra, F AC), western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla, F ACU-), salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis, F AC+), red elderberry (Sambus racemosa, F ACU), and sword fern (Polystichum munitum, F ACU). Less than 50 percent of the dominant species in this area were identified as facultative (F AC) or wetter, and therefore do not meet the criteria for hydrophytic vegetation (Appendix B). WETLAND EVALUATION RESULTS Wetland Categorization The wetlands were classified using the Washington State Wetland Rating System for Western Washington (August 1993). Based on functional attributes associated with the wetlands, they have been rated as Category III wetlands, scoring 14 points on the state rating form. (see Appendix C for rating form). Category III wetlands greater than 10,000 square feet are regulated per JCC 18.15.325. According to JCC 18.15.340, the standard base buffer width for Class III wetlands is 50 feet. SUMMARY This wetland report documents the presence of a sloped wetland at parcel #954600124 and 954600117 located at 2751 Thorndyke Road in Port Ludlow, Jefferson County, Washington. The property is owned by John Voigt. This wetland meets Jefferson County's wetland classification criteria for a Class III wetland. According to JCC 18.15.340, the base buffer width for Class III wetlands is 50 feet. The Category III wetlands are associated with a Type 4 non-fish bearing stream. According to JCC 18.15.315 Table 3-2 Type 4 streams require 100 feet of buffer. These parcels have wetland and LOfiLIT~Mu'tants. LLC . 9465 Provost Road NW. Suite 202 . Silverdale. Washington 98383 Phone: (360) 613-2407. Fax: (360) 613-2408 ~t I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Voigt Wetland Delineation May 1, 2007 Page 6 of7 stream buffers. The final buffer used will be the buffer width which supersedes the other buffer width. CONFIRMATION Wetland status depicted in this report has not been confirmed by a government official, and therefore has no legal status. Agencies with jurisdictional authority over wetlands at the local, state and federal level need to be consulted for their signed agreement to our findings before there is any guarantee of no change. Our estimation for the accuracy of the unconfirmed wetland boundaries portrayed within this report is ~95%. Respectively Submitted, ALKAI Consultants, LLC. / Brenda Mathis Staff Wetland Specialist Christy Christensen Senior Biologist ALKAI Consultants. LLC . 9465 Provost Road NW. Suite 202 . Silverdale. Washington 98383 Phone: (360) 613-2407 . Fax: (360) 613-2408 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I REFERENCES Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet and E.T. LaRoe, 1979. Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States. u.s. Fish and Wildlife Service document FWS/OBS-79/31. 84 pp. Washington, D.C. Hitchcock, L.C. and A. Cronquist, 1973. Flora of the Pacific Northwest. University of Washington Press. 730 pp. 1993. Washington State Wetland Rating System for Western Washington - Revised. Washington State Department of Ecology Publication #04-06-025. Olympia, Washington. Munsell Soil Color Charts, 2000 rev. GretagMacbeth. New Windsor, New York. Pojar, J. and A. MacKinnon, 1994. Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Lone PinePublishing. 528 pp. Vancouver, British Columbia. Speare-Cooke, S., 1997. A Field Guide to the Common Wetland Plants of Western Washington and Northwestern Oregon. Seattle Audubon Society. 417 pp. Seattle, Washington. US Department of Agriculture (USDA), 1977. Soil Survey of Kitsap County Area, Washington. Soil Conservation Service. September. United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW), 1993. National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands Region 9 - Northwest. Resource Management Group. USFW, 1978. National Wetlands Inventory. http://wetlands.fws.gov/mappertoo1.htm Washington Department ofFish and Wildlife, 2004. Habitat and Species Mapfor Kitsap County and Vicinity. Habitat Program GIS. March 2, 2004. Washington Natural Heritage Program, 2005. National Heritage Features Associated with Wetlands. Olympia, Washington. November, 8,2005. Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology), 1999. Methodsfor Assessing Wetland Functions for Riverine and Depressional Wetlands in the Lowlands of Western Washington. Ecology Publication #99-115. Olympia, Washington. Ecology, 1997. Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual. Ecology Publication #96-94, various pagination. Olympia, Washington. Ecology, 1993. Washington State Wetlands Rating System, Western Washington Second Edition. 61 pp. Ecology Publication #93-74. Olympia, Washington. LOG ITEM #,~ Page.4roOf_~3i ALKAI Consultants, LLC . 9465 Provost Road NW, Suite 202 . Silverdale, Washington 98383 Phone: (360) 613-2407 . Fax: (360) 613-2408 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ~~~'~~~'~~~~'~::~'~:_"dC_hmt I LO ITEM I Page, _of_ 4 FIGURE 1 VICINITY MAP Project Name: VOIGT LOTS 26 & 27 Location: Port Ludlow, Washington Project: ACL07-W601 Client: John Voigt Date: 8/2007 ------------------- :.. Yo 0<:) ::0 m G) C r ~ m o ~ m -I r )> Z o OJ c " _._~ \ \ ~ '" ''-, - '\ \ \ :..." " , . 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Data collected at each sample plot were entered onto a Routine Wetland Determination Data Form (Washington State Department of Ecology 1997). Copies of data forms for each sample plot are appended to this delineation report. Bvdrolo2Y Evaluation According to the 1997 Manual, wetland hydrology is present in areas that are inundated and/or saturated to the surface for a consecutive number of days greater than 12.5 percent of the growing season (approximately 2 weeks in Western Washington). Saturation to the surface is assumed when the water table - the level at which standing water is found in an unlined hole - is found within 12 inches of the surface in a non-sandy soil or within 6 inches of the soil surface in sandy soils. A small soil test pit was excavated to a depth of 18 to 20 inches at the center of each sample plot. The extent of soil inundation and saturation as well as the depth to free water in the test pit were recorded on the Routine Wetland Determination Data Forms as an indication of potential wetland hydrology. Other recorded potential field indicators of wetland hydrology, as listed in the 1997 Manual, include oxidized channels (rhizospheres) associated with living roots, water marks on vegetation or fixed objects, drift lines, sediment deposition on vegetation and other objects, water-stained leaves, wetland drainage patterns, and hydric soil characteristics. Soil Evaluation The presence of hydric soils was determined consistent with the 1997 Manual. Fulfillment of the technical criteria for soil can be inferred by using a combination of published soils information and field indicators. A soil profile to a depth of 16 inches was extracted from each sample plot test pit and the depth and character of each distinct soil horizon was recorded. A Munsell soil color chart (Munsell Color, 2000 rev.) was used to characterize the soil. In accordance with the 1997 Manual field protocol, soil color, hue, and chroma was recorded for each soil profile immediately below the "A" horizon or at a depth of 10 inches, whichever is shallower. All information collected on field soil profiles was recorded on the Routine Wetland Determination Data Form forleach sample plot. ~ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Vee:etation Evaluation At each sample plot, vegetation was characterized by determining the percent aerial cover of each plant species occurring within the herb, shrub, and tree stratum. Dominant species in each of the three strata (tree, sapling/shrub, and herb) were identified and recorded on the Routine Wetland Determination Data Form for each sample plot. The wetland indicator status of the dominant species within each vegetation stratum was used to determine the presence of hydrophytic wetland vegetation. Each species' indicator status was defined according to Reed (1993). According to the 1997 Manual an area meets the hydrophytic vegetation criteria when, under normal circumstances, more than 50 percent of the dominant species from each stratum are obligate wetland (OBL), facultative wetland (F ACW), and/or facultative (F AC) species. Boundary Delineation After characteristics of hydrology, soil, and vegetation were compared between the confirmed upland and wetland sample plots, a boundary determination was made in the field. The wetland boundary was determined by first noting likely areas of topographic and vegetative distinction between wetlands and uplands, and then using soil borings to determine the boundary between hydric and non-hydric soils. The wetland boundary was marked with flagging spaced at a distance of approximately 20 feet. #_!Cf ITEM Page~fll504 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ;0 o c: r+ _0 :J ro ~ ro r+ 0>> 5.-0 0-0 rom nrz 30 _0 _ ~ X r+ 00 a:J :J o OJ r+ OJ -n o '"""S 3 VI #_ ~?G ITEM . page~~ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Routine Wetland Determination DATA FORM 1 (Revised) WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 CorpS Wetland Delineation Manual) Project/Site: Voigt Wetland Delineation Date: April 29, 2007 Applicant/owner: John Voigt County: Jefferson Investigator(s): B. Mathis State: WA SIT/R: 201T27N/R01 E Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes Community 10: Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? No Transect 10: Is the area a potential problem area? No Plot 10: UTP-1 Explanation of atvpical 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 POlystichum munitum H 90 FACU Tsuga heterophylla T 60 FACU- Rubus spectabilis S 30 FAC+ Sambucus racemosa S 25 FACU Alnus rubra T 30 FAC Check all indicators that apply and explain below: D Visual observation of plant species growing in D Physiologicallreproductive adaptations areas of prolonged inundation/saturation X Wetland plant database D Morphological adaptations X Personal knowledge of regional plant communities D Technical Literature D Other (explain) Hydrophytic vegetation present? No Rationale for decision/Remarks: equal to 50% of dominants FAC or wetter. FAC Neutral test (0:3). HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? Yes Water Marks: No Sediment Deposits: No on tree stems Based on: April 29, 2007 site visit Drift Lines: No Drainage Patterns: No Depth of inundation: None Oxidized Root (live roots) Local Soil Survey: No Channels <12 n.: No Depth to free water in pit: None FAC Neutral: No Water-stained Leaves: No Depth to saturated soil: None Check all that apply & explain below: Other (explain): D Stream, lake or gage data X Aerial photographs D Other LOG ITEM #s~O . . PElQe_ .. .'otR3i I I Wetland hydrology present? No Rationale for decision/remarks: No primary indicators were observed. SOILS Map Unit Name: Cassolary sandy loam, 0 to 15 percent Drainage Class: well drained slopes Field observations confirm mapped type? Yes Profile DescriDtion I Depth Matrix color Mottle colors Mottle abundance Texture, concretions, Drawing of soil profile (inches) (Munsell moist) (Munsell moist) size and contrast structure, etc. (match descriotion) 0-2 Organic duff 2-16 10YR 4/2 10YR 4/6 Distinct, course, Sandy Loam common Hydric Soil Indicators: (check all that apply) o Histosol X Matrix chroma:;;; 2 with mottles o Histic Epipedon o Mg or Fe Concretions o Sulfidic Odor o High Organic Content in Surface Layer of Sandy Soils o Aquic Moisture Regime o Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils o Reducing Conditions o Listed on National/Local Hydric Soils List DGleyed or Low-Chroma (=1) matrix o Other lexolain in remarks) Hydric soils present? Yes Rationale for decision/Remarks: Primary indicators were observed. Wetland Determination Hydrophytic vegetation present? No Hydric soils present? No Wetland hydrology present? No Is the samolina ooint within a wetland? No Rationale/Remarks: Not Dositive for all three indicators. I I I I I I I I I I I I I NOTES: Near WA-7 Revised 4/97 I I I I # .'S~G ITEM Page~0@;31 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Routine Wetland Determination DATA FORM 1 (Revised) WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Project/Site: Voigt Wetland Delineation Date: April 29, 2007 Applicant/owner: John Voigt County: Jefferson Investigator(s): B. Mathis State: WA SIT/R: 201T27N/R01E Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes Community 10: Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? No Transect 10: Is the area a potential problem area? No Plot 10: WTP-1 Explanation of atvpical 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 Lysichiton americanum H 75 OBL Athyrium filix-femina H 10 FAC Carex obnupta H 40 OBL Polystichum munitum H 5 FACU Rubus spectabi/is S 80 FAC+ Tolmiea menziesii H 30 FAC+ Ribes lacustre S 20 FAC+ Equisetum arvense H 30 FAC Check all indicators that apply and explain below: D Visual observation of plant species growing in D Physiological/reproductive adaptations areas of prolonged inundation/saturation X Wetland plant database D Morphological adaptations X Personal knowledge of regional plant communities D Technical Literature D Other (explain) Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yes Rationale for decision/Remarks: > 50% of dominants F AC or wetter. FAC Neutral test (2:0). HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? Yes Water Marks: No Sediment Deposits: No on tree stems Based on: April 29, 2007 site visit Drift Lines: No Drainage Patterns: No Depth of inundation: None Oxidized Root (live roots) Local Soil Survey: No Channels <12 in.: No Depth to free water in pit: 4 inches below FAC Neutral: Yes Water-stained Leaves: No surface Depth to saturated soil: To the surface Check all that apply & explain below: Other (explain): D Stream, lake or gage data X Aerial photographs D Other LOG ITEM # 3'l5 Paqe~f~4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Wetland hydrology present? Yes Rationale for decision/remarks: Primary indicators were observed. SOILS Map Unit Name: Cassolary sandy loam, 0 to 15 percent Drainage Class: well drained slopes Field observations confirm mapped type? No Profile Description I Depth Matrix color Mottle colors Mottle abundance Texture, concretions, Drawing of soil profile (inches) (Munsell moist) (Munsell moist) size and contrast structure, etc. (match descriotion) 0-3" 10YR 2/1 None None Mucky peat 3-16" 10YR 4/1 None None Clayey silt loam Hydric Soil Indicators: (check all that apply) X Histosol o Matrix chroma :0; 2 with mottles o Histic Epipedon o Mg or Fe Concretions o Sulfidic Odor o High Organic Content in Surface Layer of Sandy Soils o Aquic Moisture Regime o Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils o Reducing Conditions o Listed on National/Local Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low-Chroma (=1) matrix o Other (exolain in remarks) Hydric soils present? Yes Rationale for decision/Remarks: Primary indicators were observed. Wetland Determination Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yes Hydric soils present? Yes Wetland hydrology present? Yes Is the samplino ooint within a wetland? Yes Rationale/Remarks: Positive for all three indicators. NOTES: Near flag W-8 Revised 4/97 LOG ITEM # 'Z,~ _ Page.,,~, _ ot~4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Routine Wetland Determination OAT A FORM 1 (Revised) WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 CorDs Wetland Delineation Manual) Project/Site: Voigt Wetland Delineation Date: April 29, 2007 Applicant/owner: John Voigt County: Jefferson Investigator(s): B. Mathis State: WA SIT/R: 201T27N/R01 E Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes Community 10: Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? No Transect 10: Is the area a potential problem area? No Plot 10: WTP-2 Explanation of atvpical or oroblem 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 Rubus spectabilis S 75 FAC+ Equisetum arvense H 5 FAC Lysichiton americanum H 35 OBL Urtica dioica H 5 FAC+ Athyrium filix-femina H 40 FAC Tolmiea menziesii H 60 FAC+ Alnus rubra T 30 FAC Tsuga heterophylla T 5 FACU- Check all indicators that apply and explain below: D Visual observation of plant species growing in D Physiologicallreproductive adaptations areas of prolonged inundation/saturation X Wetland plant database D Morphological adaptations X Personal knowledge of regional plant communities D Technical Literature D Other (explain) Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yes Rationale for decision/Remarks: > 50% of dominants FAC or wetter. FAC Neutral test (1 :0). HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? Yes Water Marks: No Sediment Deposits: No on tree stems Based on: April 29, 2007 site visit Drift Lines: No Drainage Patterns: No Depth of inundation: None Oxidized Root (live roots) Local Soil Survey: No Channels <12il.: No Depth to free water in pit: 3 inches below FAC Neutral: Yes Water-stained Leaves: No ground surface Depth to saturated soil: to the surface Check all that apply & explain below: Other (explain): D Stream, lake or gage data X Aerial photographs D Other .- I l '.!; II t:M #3~ Page .Ot~,3i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Wetland hydrology present? Yes Rationale for decision/remarks: Primary indicators were observed. SOILS Map Unit Name: Cassolary sandy loam, 0 to 15 percent Drainage Class: well drained slopes Field observations confirm mapped type? No Profile Description I Depth Matrix color Mottle colors Mottle abundance Texture, concretions, Drawing of soil profile (inches) (Munsell moist) (Munsell moist) size and contrast structure, etc. (match descriotion) 0-16 10YR 2/1 None None Muck Hydric Soil Indicators: (check all that apply) X Histosol o Matrix chroma:;;; 2 with mottles o Histic Epipedon o Mg or Fe Concretions o Sulfidic Odor o High Organic Content in Surface Layer of Sandy Soils o Aquic Moisture Regime o Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils o Reducing Conditions o Listed on National/Local Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low-Chroma (=1) matrix o Other (exolain in remarks) Hydric soils present? Yes Rationale for decision/Remarks: Primary indicators were observed. Wetland Determination Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yes Hydric soils present? Yes Wetland hydrology present? Yes Is the samplino ooint within a wetland? Yes Rationale/Remarks: Positive for all three indicators. NOTES: Near flag WA-4 Revised 4/97 LOG ITEM #3"b page~IDi I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ~ OJ VI ::r _0 :J OQ r+ o :J V'\ r+ ~> ro-o ~-o rom ~Z 5.0 - ~X r+ 30 n OQ V'\ -< VI r+ ro 3 -n o '"""S 3 LQG ITEM #S~ page~of ~.)t I I I I I I I I Wetlands Rating Field Data Form Background Information: Name of Rater: ~V~~t(hSVV7 Affiliation: A\~t Date: L{ 1 LPI 'D7 Name of wetland (if known): rJ I A- Government Jurisdiction of wetland: Jc4\""~o ^ CoI.A h-tJ Location: 1/4 section:~f of 1/4 s:NJ Section:2!2.- Township: '7-1 Range: 0 \ B' Sources of Information: (Check all sources that apply) Site visit:~USGS Topo Map:_ ~ NWlmap: /Aerial Photo: /Soils survey: ~ _ Other: Describe: I I I I I I I I I I I I When The Field Data form is complete enter Category here: ilL -t-o+o..l l'-/ p-tS, 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. Then, if the answer to questions I a, I b and I c are all NO, contact the Natural Heritage program of DNR. 1a. Human caused disturbances. Is there significant evidence of human-caused changes to topography or hydrology of the wetland as indicated by any of the following conditions? Consider only changes that may have taken place in the last 5 decades. The impacts of changes done earlier have probably been stabilized and the wetland ecosystem will be close to reaching some new equilibrium that may represent a high quality wetland. 1 a. I Upstream watershed> 12% impervious. I a2. Wetland is ditched and water flow is not obstructed. la3. Wetland has been graded, filled, logged. I a4. Water in wetland is controlled by dikes, weirs, etc. la5. Wetland is grazed. I a6. Other indicators of disturbance (list below) Yes: go to Q.2 Yes: go to Q.2 Yes: go to Q.2 Yes: go to Q.2 Yes: go 10 Q.2 Yes: go to Q.2 @goto lb. L~G ITEM ~g~1Jfof~4 25 I I I b 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? Brielly describe any non-native plant populations and Information source(s): I I c. Is there evidence of human-caused disturbances which have visibly degraded water quality. Evidence of the degradation of water quality include: direct (untreated) runotlfrom roads or parking lots; presence, or historic evidence, of waste dumps; oily sheens; the smell of organic chemicals; or livestock ~sedBrietlJ describe: ~~l \({G-r \~,,~tl-\.Y~ ~VV'vJ~-+(..'( o\v{j\ln\~ ljb'\tJfI i\\-e.- rov\~ C,{)W\\ru; 1VO\-l\ -r~\O""-V\o\'j\U/' I I I Q.2. Irreplaceable Ecological Functions: Docs the wetland: have at least 114 acre of organic soils deeper than] 6 inches and the wetland is relatively undisturbed; OR [If the answer is NO because the wetland is disturbed brietly 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 stormwater runoff from urban or agricultural areas.]; I I I I OR I have a forested class greater than 1 acre; OR have characteristics of an estuarine system; OR 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? I I 2a.l. Are Sphagnum. mosses a common ground cover (>30%) and the cover of invasive species (see Table 3) is less than 10%? I Is the area of sphagnum mosses and deep organic soils> ]/2 acre? Is the area of sphagnum mosses and deep organic soils ~-1 12 acre? I 2a.2. Is there an area of organic soil which has an emergent class with at least one species from Table 2, and cover of invasive species is < 10% (see Table 3)? I Is the area of herbaceous plants and deep organic soils> 1/2 acre? Is the area of herbaceous plants and deep organic soils ]/4-1/2acre? I I LQG ITEM #~~ Page, 9f~J~ 26 I ~: go to Q.2 ct!..g)go to I c. ~o to Q.2 NO: Possible Cat. I Contact DN R @all: go to Q.3) 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 2a.3 YES: Category I YES: Category II NO: Go to 2a.3 I I I ~~- -I 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 soi Is > 1/2 acre? YES: Category I Is the area of herbaceous plants, Sphagnum, and deep organic soi Is 1/4-1/2 acre? YES: Category II NO: Go to Q.3. -~ ~------ Q.2b. Mature fOJ'ested wetland. 2b.l. Does 50% of the cover of upper forest canopy consist of evergreen YES: Category I trees older than 80 years or deciduous trees older than 50 years? NO: Go to 2b.2 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 YES: Go to 2b.3 than 50 years, A NO is the structural diversity of the forest high as NO: Go to Q.3 characterized by an additional layer oftrees 20'-49' tall, shrubs 6'- 20', tall. and a herbaceous grollndcover? 2b.3. Does < 25% of the areal cover in the herbaceolls/groundcover or YES: Category I the shrub layer consist of invasive/exotic plant species from the list on p. 19? NO: Go to Q.3 Q.2c. Estuarine wetlands. 2c.1. Is the wetland listed as National Wildlife Refuge, National Park, YES: Category I National Estuary Reserve, Natural Area Preserve, State Park, or NO: Go to 2c.2 Educational, Environmental or Scientific Reserves designated under WAC 332-30- 15 I? 2c.2. Is the wetland> 5 acres; ........................................ ................. YES: Category I Note: If an area contains patches of salt tolerant vegetation that are 1) less than 600 feet apart and that are separated by mudflats that go dry on a Mean Low Tide, or 2) separated by tidal channels that are less than 100 feet wide; all the vegetated areas are to be considered together in calculating the welland area. or is the wetland 1-5 acres; ......................................................... YES: Go to 2c.3 or is the wetland ~ -" Page_"."',~~~_of~~ 27 I I I I 2c.3. Does the wetland meet at least 3 of the following 4 criteria: ....... YES: Category I ~ NO Category II - minimum existing evidence of human related disturbance such as diking. ditching, filling, cultivation, grazing or the presence of non- native plant species (see guidance for definition); I - surface water connection with tidal saltwater or tidal freshwater; - at least 75% of the wetland has a ]00 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. 2cA. Does the wetland meet all of the four criteria under 2c3? (above)? YES: Category]] NO: Category III Q.2d. Eel Grass and Kelp Beds. 2d.1. Are eelgrass beds present? .................................................. YES: Category I NO: go to 2d.2 2d.2. Are their tloating or non-tloating kelp bed(s) present with greater than YES: Category I 50% macro algal cover in the month of August or September?............... NO: Category II ~-~ Q.3. Category IV wetlands. 3a. Is the wetland: less than 1 acre and, hydrologically isolated and, comprised of one vegetated class that is dominated (> 80% areal cover) ~: Category IV by one species from Table 3 (page 19) or Table 4 (page 20) O' go to 3 b 3b. Is the wetland: less than two acres and. hydrologically isolated, with one vegetated class, and> 90% of areal cover in any combination of ~: Category I V ~pedCS from Table 3 (page 19) O' go to 3c 3~. Is the wetl,and excavated fro~n upland and a pond s~naller than 1 acre ~: Category IV without a surface water connection to streams, lakes, rivers, or other O' go to QA wet land, and has < 0.] acre of vegetation. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 28 LUG \TEM # 3~ :;:;'".?:!.I Page . .. _of~ I I I I I Q.4. Significant habitat value. Answer all questions and enter data requested. 4a. Total wetland area Estimate area, select from choices in the near-right column, and score in the far column: I Enter acreage of wetland here: I ~~ acres, and source: L)\.A(\J~ \ \P ,lI\ 5 3 s \ \A~(e... .re.ck I I -- 4b. Wetland classes: Circle the wetland classes below that qualify: Open Water: if the area of open water is> 1/4 acre- NO Aquatic Beds: if the area of aquatic beds> 1/4 acre, - '" 0 I Emergent: if the area of emergent class is> 1/4 acre, -ie) Scrub-Shrub: if the area of scrub-shrub class is > 1/4 acre, - 'Ie 5 I Forested: ifarea of forested class is> 1/4 acre, -1~5 I Add the number of wetland classes, above, that qualify, and then Score according to the columns at right. e.g. Ifthere are 4 classes (aquatic beds, open water, emergent & Scrub-shrub), you would circle 8 points in the far right column. 4c. Plant species diversity. For each wetland class (at right) that qualifies in 4b above, count the number of different plant species you can find that cover more than 5% of the ground. You do not have to name them. I I I 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% qualities for points within a class, even those that are not of that class. I I I I I I I LOG 'TEM ~:~Of.~~ Class Aquatic Emergent 5~w\~ (P\~c;.~ :, l~\I\ S~e- llAd,'J~(\ Ih1~1. ~L \,I\l:\f~t- t"rAd Scrub-Scrub ~O'~h'pW"'~ Forested C tela"" ~'J~/ Circle scores that qualify acres >200 40-200 10-40 5-103 1-5 0.1-1 <0.10 points 6 5 4 ') (0 #of classes Points 1............0 2............h 3............t0 4............ 8 5............ 10 # species in class 1 2 3 Points o 1 >3 2 '" J 1 0 2-3 ] @ d) >5 , .) ct:) (Q) 2 I 3-4 2 >4 '" J 1 0 2 ~ 3-4 .>4 '" J 29 I I I 4d. Structural diversity. If the wetland has a forested class, add 1 point if each of the following Classes is present within the forested class and is larger than 1/4 acre: _ -trees> 50' tall..................... .... ... N Oht.- {)Yt!.- \"'~tr -trees 20'- 49' tal I........................ {""\JA^ '/~ (!\ eve, -shrubs..................................... .. -herbaceous ground cover... . . . . . . . . . .. .. Also add I point if there is any "open water" or "aquatic bed" class Immediately next to the forested area (i.e. there is no scrub/shrub or emergent vegetation between them). 4e. Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion between 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 interspersion would score a 4, while a moderately low amount would score a 2) I I I I -------------. I I ',Iii' k'l\\ I I I n t<h~~: ;,' I -,Ii I ~(I,>"kl;dl I I 4f Habitat features. Answer questions below, circle features that apply, and score to right: I Is there evidenc.'e that the open or standin& water was caused by beavers ~O Is a heron rookery located within 300'? W 0 Are raptor nest/s located within 300'? N 0 Are there at least 3 standing dead trees (snags) per acre greater than 0D 10" in diameter at "breast height" (DBH)? c\"\ Are there at least 3 downed logs per acre with a diameter ~ 0 C 'L do""Vl~ ,) > 6" for at least 10' in length? Are there areas (vegetated or unvegetated) within the wetland that are ponded for at least 4 months out of the year, and the wetland has not I'. It> qualified as having an open water class in Question 4b. ? \ '" I I I L~G ITEM ~:e}J1 ofa8i 30 I YES - ] YES - I YES - I 0 YES-I YES-I High - 5 Moderate - 3 Low-I None - 0 YES = 2 YES= I YES = 1 YES = 1 YES= 1 (Q) YES = 2 I I I 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. rJ() I 4g.2 Does the wetland provide fish habitat seasonally AND does it have JD a seasonal surface water connection to a fish-bearing stream. I 4g.3 Does the wetland function to export organic matter through a surface ~O water connection at all times of the year to a perennial stream. 4g.4 Does the wetland function to export organic matter through a surface / water connection to a stream on a seasonal basis? 411. Buffers. Score the existing buffers on a scale of ] -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 I OO'around 95% of the circumference. ~oa.ol> of kov\')e.-.<) I I I I Forest, scrub, native grassland, or open water buffers wider than 100' for more than 1/2 of the wetland circumference, or a forest, scrub, grasslands, or open water buffers for more than 50' around 95 % of the circumference. /ZulAd5 (\~ h\MJY I 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. I I No roads, buildings or paved areas within 100' of the wetland for more than 95% of the wetland circumference. ~o 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. I I 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. I I I I LOG \TEM # ~<6~?' 77L''ALl PaP'!e_~ _ .".Of~.....rl I YES = 6 YES = 4 YES = 4 ~;:;j Score = 5 Score = 3 Score = 2 Score = 2 v-- /~ ( Score = I f'---. .---/ Score = 0 31 I I I 4i. Connection to other habitat areas: Select the description, which best matches the site being evaluated. I -Is the wetland connected to, or part of, a riparian corridor at least lOO' wide connecting two or more wetlands; or, is there an upland connection present> I 00' wide with good forest or shrub cover (>25% cover) connecting it with a Significant Habitat Area? No YES = 5 I -Is the wetland connected to any other Habitat Area with either J) a forested/shrub corridor < 100' wide, or 2) a corridor that is > 100' wide, but has a low vegetative cover less than 6 feet in height? Yes = 3 I -Is the wetland connected to, or a part of, a riparian corridor between 50 - lOO' wide with scrub/shrub or forest cover connection to other wetlands? Yes = 3 I - Is the wetland connected to any other Habit9YArea with narrow corridor (<l 00') of low vegetation (< 6' in height)? V I - Is the wetland and its butTer (if the buffer is less than 50' wide) completely isolated by development (urban, residential with a density greater than 2/acre, or industrial)? Yes = 0 I Now add the scores circled (for Q.5a - Q.5i above) to get a total. Is the Total greater than or equal to 22 points? +0+0.-\ \4 I I I I I I I I 32 LQG .IT. ~M #~g ~r . PaPJe.~~~_of32{"1 I I