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Home My WebLink AboutDNR Wetland Delineation - MEP Reports - 10/15/2003 WETLAND DELINEATION. CATEGORIZATION AND IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR THE JANICEK PROPERTY NORTH 30 DEER COURT, LOT #52 DIVISION #14 LAKE CUSHMAN, MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON RECEIVED AUK 0 4 2004 MCCD - PLANNING Prepared for: Mr. Dale Janicek 4286 Brothers Ave Juneau, AK 99801 Prepared by: AGUA TIERRA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC. 506 EDISON STREET SE, SUITE 100 OLYMPIA, WA 98501 360/754-3755 OCTOBER 2003 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This partial wetland delineation,categorization, and impact analysis was commissioned by Mr. Dale Janicelc Work was performed by Agua Tierra Environmental Consulting,Inc. (ATEC)on September 17,2003. The ATEC Project Manager for this study is Christian Fromuth,Principal and the ATEC contact for this project is Stacey Godin,Restoration Specialist(360)754-3755. Signature Date TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Page Location 2 Site Description 2 FIELD METHODS AND MAPPING 2 INVESTIGATION AND FINDINGS Wetland Determination and Ratings 4 Vegetation 4 Soils 5 Hydrology, Streams, and Nearby Water Features 5 Fauna 5 Functions and Values 6 Applicable Regulations and Buffer Setbacks 8 II4PACT ANALYSIS 9 CONCLUSION 9 LIMITATIONS 10 REFERENCES 11 LIST OF TABLES AND APPENDICES LIST OF TABLES Tab. I Delineated Wetland Characteristics 4 Tab. 2 Vegetation Characteristics 5 Tab. 3 Soil Characteristics 5 Tab. 4 Hydrology Characteristics 5 Tab. 5 Wetland Functional Assessment Criteria 7 Tab. 6 Function Ratings of Site Wetlands 8 Tab. 7 Standard Wetland Buffers 8 Tab. 8 Summary of Site Impact Areas 9 APPENDICES A. Figures Regional Map Vicinity Map Wetland Delineation Map Assessor's Map Soil Survey Map B. Site Photographs C. Plants Encountered On Site D. Definitions of Plant Indicator Status E. Field Data Sheets F. Wetland Rating Forms G. Species Letters JANICEK WETLAND DELINEATION AND CATEGORY DETERMINATION Prepared by: Agua Tierra Environmental Consulting.Inc. Olvmnia, WA INTRODUCTION This study reports the results of a partial wetland delineation conducted on a property located at Lot#52 Division#14 Lake Cushman, Washington. The property is recorded at the Assessor's Office as Parcel#422055000052 and is owned by Mr. Dale Janicek (Assessor Map, Appendix A). The study was conducted by Stacey Godin, Restoration Specialist from Agua Tierra Environmental Consulting, Inc. (ATEC). This report has been prepared at the request of Mr. Janicek. The objectives of the wetland study include the following: (1) Determine the presence, extent, characteristics, classification, and functions and values of wetlands on site and delineate the wetland boundary nearest to the proposed development. Hence, this is a"partial wetland delineation"; (2) Determine buffer width required by local government ordinance that occurs for the property; and (3) Perform an impacts analysis for recent site impacts. Location The property is located at North 30 Deer Court Lot#52 Division#14 of the Lake Cushman Community, Hoodsport, Mason County, Washington. The study area is situated in a portion of Section 5, T22N, R4W(W.M.). Regional, vicinity, and assessor maps are included in Appendix A. Site Description The property is polygon shaped and less than an acre in size(see Assessors Map in Appendix A). A small cabin was constructed on an existing partially cleared and graded (leveled) area. An excavated access road extends south from Deer Court to the cabin, parking area, and septic. Immediately south, east and west of the leveled area is forested with dominant plant species including western red cedar('Thuja plicata), red alder (Alnus rubra), sword fern (Polystichum munitum), salal (Gaulthena shallon), and trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus). Lake Standstill is situated southwest of the property and is connected to Wetland A through a drainage that enters from the west. Lake Cushman is adjacent to Lake Standstill to the west. Topography on site slopes from Deer Court towards Wetland A in the southern portion of the property. Surrounding land use in the project vicinity is rural/recreational residential to the north, east and west, with wetland open space to the south. FIELD METHODS AND MAPPING The vegetation, soils, and hydrology of anticipated wetland areas within the study area were examined according to the Routine Methodology as described in the Washington -2- JANICEK WETLAND DELINEATION AND CATEGORY DETERMINATION Prepared by: Agua Tierra Environmental Consulting, Inc. Ol mi * WA State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual(Washington State Department of Ecology 1997 DOE), which is consistent with the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual. Two types of flagging were used to mark the site. • Pink flagging imprinted with the words"WETLAND BOUNDARY" indicates the outer edge of the wetland; and • Blue indicates data plot(DP) locations. Delineated wetland edges were marked at natural topographic inflection points at approximately 20-30 foot intervals with pink "Wetland Boundary" flagging. The wetland flagging was sequentially labeled as"A-I", "A-2", etc. where"A" is a letter assigned to the single wetland being delineated at the site. Areas exhibiting positive indicators for the presence of wetland hydrology, hydric soils, and hydrophytic vegetation were considered to be jurisdictional wetland. The subject property and adjoining property areas within a radius of influence to the study area were inspected for wetland presence. Any on site wetlands large enough to be regulated by local government were delineated. Any identified on-site unregulated wetlands (due to small size) are referenced for presence and location within this report. Any off-site wetlands adjoining properties that appear to be regulated and close enough to the property line to be of concern to the proposed project are also referenced for presence and location within this report. If present, any associated buffer influence to the subject property is discussed. Field data sheets were completed at locations considered to be representative of the plant communities encountered,or otherwise critical to the wetland determination(Appendix E, Field Data Sheets). Soil characteristics, hydrologic indicators, and dominant plant species were noted at each of the data plots. Data plots were labeled on wooden lathe DP-1 to DP-3. Recorded and unrecorded pits were dug throughout the site to determine wetland versus non-wetland status of suspect areas and to confirm the delineated wetland boundary. Each data pit was dug to approximately 16-18 inches and examined for hydric soil indicators in the upper 12 inches, including organic soils, histic epipedons, sulfitic material, aquic or preaquic moisture regimes, reducing soil conditions, gleyed soils, and mottled and/or low chroma soils. Hydrology of the site was primarily evaluated by observations of surface and groundwater levels, soil saturation, sediment deposits, oxidized rhizospheres, water- stained leaves, drainage patterns, and inundation. Vegetation was determined to be hydrophytic (adapted to anaerobic conditions)when more than 5010 of the dominant plant species had an indicator status of facultative (FAQ, facultative wetland (FACW), or obligate wetland (OBL)(see Appendix D for definitions). Dominant plant species were determined separately in herb, shrub and tree strata. - 3 - JANICEK WETLAND DELINEATION AND CATEGORY DETERM[NATION Prepared by: Agua Tierra EnvimnmentaI Consulting,Inc. OIYmA)ia WA Delineated wetland boundaries were mapped using compass and tape. Only the closest extent of the wetland to the development of the unpernutted cabin was delineated on-site as indicated on the Wetland Delineation Map in Appendix A. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS Wetland Determination and Ratings Site investigations were conducted by Wetland Biologist Stacey Godin of Agua Tierra Environmental Consulting, Inc. (ATEC)on September 17, 2003. One wetland was identified on-site and labeled Wetland A and is shown on the Wetland Delineation Map in Appendix A. No other wetlands were identified on or off-site. Wetland A portion of Wetland A exists on-site within the southeastern comer of the property and is regulated by Mason County. Summary characteristics of Wetland A are described in the following narrative. Representative photos of Wetland A are included in Appendix B. TABLE 1 Delineated Wetland Characteristics Wetland On-Site Est. Total HGM Plant Rating Area of Area of Category Community Category Wetland Wetland's Classes A <1/4 acre 5+ acre Depressional Scrub/ H Outflow Shrub, Aquatic, and Emergent 'Note:Estimated areas of wetlands are based on reference materials and site observations. Wetland A was rated as a Category II wetland in accordance with the Washington State Wetland Rating System for Western Washington(DOE, 1993)based on the accumulation of 28 points. This rating was determined from the DOE Wetland Rating Field Data Form (Appendix F). Wetland A is a large depressional wetland with surface water outflow to Lake Standstill. An intemet search on United States Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS) Wetlands Inventory website identified Wetland A to have herbaceous, scrub/shrub, and forested inland wetland communities (USFWS, 2003). A copy of the website printout is included in Appendix A. Vegetation A list of the plant species encountered on the property is provided in Appendix C. No plant species listed in Field Guide to Washington's Rare Plants(Washington Natural Heritage Program, 2000)were observed on site in the course of these studies. The table below illustrates the dominant species encountered within Wetland A. - 4 - JANICEK WETLAND DELINEATION AND CATEGORY DETERMINATION Prepared by: Agua Tierra Environmental Consulting,Inc. Olvmaia,WA TABLE 2 Vegetation Characteristics Wetland Plant Community Dominant Species Class A Emergent slough sedge Carex obnu ta) A Aquatic Bed yellowpond-lily har se halum A Scrub/ Shrub hardhack (Spiraea douglasii), red osier dogwood (Cornus stoloni era Wetland A is continuous off-site to the south and contains above mentioned plant communities. The on-site portion of Wetland A only contains scrub/ shrub plant communities. The surrounding upland is dominated by Western Red cedar(7huja plicata), red alder (Alnus rubra), bracken fern(Pteridium aquilinum),trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus) and vine maple (Acer circinatum). Soils Soils for the study area are included in the soils mapping performed in the Soil Survey of Mason County Area, Washington(USDA, 1960). The mapping shows the property to include mapped soil series: McMurray Peat, 0 to 210 slopes(hydric) and Hoodsport gravelly sandy loam, 5 to 15%slopes (non-hydric) (Appendix A, Soil Survey Map). Site observations made during the delineation generally agree with the soil survey mapping. TABLE 3 Soil Characteristics Wedand Hydric Characteristics Observed Assoc. Soil Pit# A Histosol DP-1 &3 Hydrology TABLE 4 Hydrology Characteristics Wetland HGM Hydrology Indicators Present Assoc. Soil Pit# Class A Depressional Saturated in upper 12" DP-1 &3 OutPow Wetland A is functionally a large depressional outflow wetland with connection to Lake Standstill. A drainage flows through Wetland A to Lake Standstill in a westerly direction. Lake Standstill is hydrologically connected to Lake Cushman. Fauna In October of 2003, ATEC received data from state and federal agencies regarding the potential presence of listed, candidate, sensitive and priority species and habitats within and near the project area. Agency fish and wildlife data responses are presented in Appendix G. No listed or state sensitive species are documented as occurring within Wetland A. Species that may occur within the vicinity are listed below by agency. - 5 - JANICEK WETLAND DELINEATION AND CATEGORY DETERMINATION Prepared by: Agua Tierra Environmental Conadting,Inc. OhMRia.WA The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)Priority Habitats and Species (PHS) database lists a spotted owl management circle established territory approximately 2 miles west of Wetland A, and a documented Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus Histrionicus) breeding occurrence adjacent to Wetland A. The database also lists a documented occurrence of osprey(Pandion haliaetus) approximately ''h-mile south of project area and documented occurrence of Olympic torrent salamander(Rhyacotriton olympicus) approximately%-mile south of project area. The database lists fall Chinook and resident Cutthroat Trout in the North Fork Skokomish River approximately '/z-mile south of Wetland A United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) database lists wintering bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) occur within the county of the project. USFWS database identified one bald eagle winter concentration area located along the lower Hamma Hamma River, which is greater than 5 miles east of project area. Bald eagles were not observed on day of field investigation. The project area does not contain any old growth forest that would provide suitable nesting habitat for bald eagles. In addition the database identified a documented occurrence of marbled murrelets(Brachyramphus marmoratus) within the county of the project site. Marbled murrelets were not observed on the day of field investigation. The database also identifies Northern spotted owls (Strix occidentalis caurina) and bull trout (Salveinus corfluentus) to occur throughout the year within the project area county. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)Natural Heritage Program does not have records for rare plants or high quality native ecosystems in the vicinity of the project. A search of the National Marine Fisheries Service(NMFS)web-site indicated that Puget Sound Chinook and Puget Sound Coho may occur within the vicinity of the project area. Functions and Values Wetlands are known to perform significant functions in the ecosystem, some of which are of immediate value to human society. Criteria used regionally to evaluate the functional value of this site wetland are shown in Table 5. The criteria are general guidelines for evaluating the degree of which wetlands perform these functions and are not intended to override professional judgment on individual sites. Applying the Table 5 criteria, site wetlands were given an overall low, moderate, or high rating for each function by evaluating the number of qualities falling into the defined functional value categories. The evaluation applies to on-and off- site portions of the wetland system and takes into consideration both current and likely future uses of the site and vicinity. Assessed function ratings of site wetlands are shown in Table 6. - 6- JANICEK WETLAND DELINEATION AND CATEGORY DETERMINATION Prepared by: Agua Tierra Environmental Consulting, Inc. Olympia,WA TABLE 5 Wetland Functional Assessment Criteria' WETLAND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FUNCTION Low Rating Moderate Rating High Rating Water Quality <500/c vegetation 50-80%vegetation >80%vegetation Improvement density; density; density; <5 acres; 5-10 acres; >10 acres; no proximity to adjacent to non-point downstream from pollutants pollutants point discharges Storm Water and <5 acres, 5-10 acres; >10 acres; Floodwater remote areas; rural areas; urban and Control <10%woody cover; 10-30%woody cover developable areas; permanently flooded; >301/o woody cover; unconstrained outlet seasonal hydroperiod; constrained outlet Hydrologic Isolated depression; Open drainage system; Open tidal systems; Support Temporarily saturated Seasonally flooded Permanent saturation or inundated or inundation Groundwater <5 acres; 5-10 acres; >10 acres; Recharge isolated depression; seasonally flooded permanent temporarily saturated inundation; or inundated; several feet deep; impermeable substrate permeable substrate Natural Biological Low species diversity; Moderate species High species Support Small size; diversity; diversity; One vegetation layer, Medium size; Large size; No unique or water Several vegetation Many vegetation dependent species3 layers layers, Unique species; Water dependent species t Derived from Reppert et aL 1979 and Adamus et aL 1983. 2 "Unique"means sensitive,threatened or endangered plant or animal species. 3 "Water-dependent"refers to use by animals that require wetlands or open water,such as aquatic plants and fish. - 7 - JANICEK WETLAND DELINEATION AND CATEGORY DETERMUTATION Prepared by: Agua Tierra Environmental Consulting,Inc. Obmwia,WA TABLE 6 Function Ratings of Site Wetlands Based on Table 5 Criteria and Best Available Data for Site WETLAND WETLAND FUNCTION RATINGS Water Storm and Hydrologic Groundwater Natural Quality Flood Water Support Recharge Biologic Improvement Control Support A Moderate Moderate High Moderate to Moderate to High High Wetland A is 5+ acres in size. It is vegetated with>80% cover, consisting of 10-30% woody cover. It is located within a rural residential area and may be adjacent to non- point source pollutants. It has permanent saturation and inundation and permeable substrate. The wetland contains three vegetation layers with moderate species diversity and water dependent species. Applicable Regulations and Wetland Buffers The project area wetland and its associated buffers are regulated by Mason County in their resource ordinance(Ordinance No. 17.01.070). Permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Washington Department of Ecology under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act are generally required if wetlands are to be directly manipulated by filling or dredging (including excavation). Neither of these agencies directly regulates activities that would occur only in wetland buffers. Mason County regulations require the establishment of undisturbed vegetative areas surrounding wetlands (referred to as"buffer" areas). The standard vegetated buffer widths are included in the table below. Wetland A is a Category II wetland, therefore will require an 85 foot buffer, plus an additional 15 feet building setback. TABLE 7 Standard Wetland Buffers Wetland Category Standard Buffer Widths' Standard Building Setbacks I 125 feet 15 feet II 85 feet 15 feet III 50 feet 15 feet IV 25 feet 15 feet *Standard buffer widths do not include required building setbacks. - 8 - JANICEK WETLAND DELINEATION AND CATEGORY DETERMINATION Prgmred by: Agua Tierra Environmental Canudtm ,Inc, Olvmnia WA UAPACT ANALYSIS The installation of a small 196 square foot seasonal cabin has recently been installed on the leveled area of the property and lies within the wetland buffer. TABLE 8 Summary of Site Impact Areas Impact Area Type of Impact to Amt. Of Area Impact Wetland/ Impacted Buffer .Ft 1 Clearing Buffer 196 TOTAL AMOUNT OF AREA U"ACTED = 1% square feet Wetland Vegetated Area Disturbance Approximately 196 square feet of wetland vegetation area(buffer)has been disturbed by the removal of native vegetation for the development of the cabin. CONCLUSION This study reports the results of a partial wetland determination conducted on a parcel located at North 30 Court Lot#52 Division#14 of the Lake Cushman Community, Hoodsport, Mason County,Washington. ATEC partially delineated the boundary of a single wetland which was designated Wetland A Wetland A was rated as a Category II wetland using the Washington State Wetland Rating System for Western Washington (DOE, 1993). Wetland A is estimated to have a total area of approximately 5+ acres, of which approximately less than 1/4 acre fell within the property boundary. Wetland A is functionally a depressional outflow wetland containing aquatic bed, emergent and shrub/scrub plant communities. Wetland A is hydrologically connected to Lake Standstill, which is hydrologically connected to Lake Cushman. Mr. Janicek has recently developed a seasonal cabin impacting approximately 196 square feet of the wetland vegetated area(buffer). - 9- JANICEK WETLAND DELINEATION AND CATEGORY DETERM[NATION Prqmvd by: Agua Tmn En"wnmentg Consulting,hV WA LIIMITATIONS This report was prepared for the use of the client, its affiliates, lenders and assigns, their consultants, and various agencies. It should be recognized that delineation of wetland boundaries is an inexact science and different individuals and agencies may disagree on exact boundaries. Any results and conclusions within this report represent our professional judgment based on the most recent information provided from publications, maps, aerial photos, and field investigations as defined within the scope of services. The final determination and acceptance of jurisdiction and concurrence with the wetland boundaries as delineated is the responsibility of the various resource agencies that regulate development in and around wetlands. This report and the delineated wetland boundaries will be reviewed by the appropriate agencies prior to any detailed site planning or construction activities. - 10- JA?[CEK WETLAND DELINEATION AND CATEGORY DETERMINATION Prepared by: Agua Tierra Environmental Constdting,Inc. Ohmia,WA REFERENCES -- Adamus, Paul R., 1983. A Method of Wetland Functional Assessment: Vol.11, FHWA Assessment Method Report No. FHWA-IP-82-24, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Washington, D.C. Cooke, Sarah S. ed. 1997. A Field Guide to the Common Wedwid Plants of Western Washington and lbrthern Oregon. Seattle Audubon Society, Seattle, WA Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter,F.C. Golet, and E.T. LaRue. 1979. Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater HaNtats of the United States. Office of Biological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, FWS/OBS-79/31, Washington, D.C. Reed, P.B. Jr. 1988. National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands: 1988 Northwest(Region9). U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Inland Freshwater Ecology Section, Biological Report 88 (26.9), St. Petersburg, Fla. National Marine Fisheries Service(NMFS). October 2003. Northwest Region Species List. Species infounation accessed on October 13, 2003. Internet address: http://www.nwr.noaa.gov/esalist.htm Reed, P.B. et al. 1993. Sapplement to List of Pknt Species that Occur in Wetknds: Northwest(Regoon9). U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Inland Freshwater Ecology Section, Supplement to Biological Report 88 (26.9), St. Petersburg, Fla. Reppert, Richard T., Wayne Sigleo, Eugene Stakhiv, Larry Messman, and Caldwell Myers. 1979. Wed wid Values—Concepts and Methods for Wetland Evaluation. Fort Belvoir, V'ir*a: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Water Resource Institute. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 1987. Corps of agineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. Technical report Y-87-1, National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 1994. Washington Regional Guidance on the 1987 Wetland Delineatkn Manual. Public Notice dated May 23, 1994. District Regulatory Branch Seattle, WA. United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). October 2003. Report from USFWS Ref. #1-3-03-SP-2I19listing listed speices occurrence in vicinity ofJanicek Wetland Delineation Project dated September 25, 2003. United States Fish and Wildlife Service (WDFWS). October 2003. National Wetlands Inventory Interactive Mapper. Wetland information accessed on October 15, 2003. Internet address: http://www.nwi.fws.gov/. - 11 - JANCEK WETLAND DELDMATION AND CATEGORY DETERMINATION Prepared by Agua Tierra Envimnmectal Consulting Inc. US Geographic Services(USGS). 1981. Topographic M H WA Washington-Moon County �� °O��°��"�le' (7.5 Minute Series). US Department of the Interior. Scale 1:24 000. Washington Natural Heritage program(WNHP) 2001. Field Guide to Washington's Rare Plains. In cooperation with Washington Department of Natural Resources and Spokane District U.S.D.I. Bureau ofLand Management. Olympia, WA. Washington State Depariment of Agriculture(USDA). 1960.Mason County Washington Soil Survey. SOB Conservation Service. Washington State Department of Ecology(WDOE). 1993. Washington State Wetkm& Rating System—Western Washington. Second Edition. Publication 93-74. Olympia, WA- Washington State Department of Ecology(WDOE). 1997. Washington State Wetlands Identification andDelinewion Manual. Publication 96-94. Olympia, WA Washington State Department of Natural Resources(DNR). October 2003. Letter from Natural Heritage Program listing rare and/or high quality ecosystems in vicinity of Janicek Wetland Delineation. Dated October 15, 2003. - 12 - APPENDIX A FIgures AGUA TIERRA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC. (ATEC OLYMPIA. WASHINGTON SCALE: 1"=24,000' TOWNSHIP: 22N RANGE: 4 W SECTION: 5 W.M. a 7.9)� 2� + ry 1 I 32 T pp �� It j ti�� j•� N i ` �,' � ,; \ \ �� r• INN ;. _ ) Docks Boot Romp i u /ir i +Mde ao �— I�u i Substationbm R ! Cushman __- rn ! Dam \ / 748. PARK IQJ o'er 4_sy .-_ �^ \\ ! `• S ARK i ' - Meod�"' r ')61ST a 9l _ - y _ C� = Course •t I: 9 — SOURCE: USGS QUADRANGLE HOODSPORT QUAD Sae MSON STREET SE FIGURE: VICIlVITy MAP SUITE too JANICEK WETLAND DELINEATION TEL (36 w�. —37 LOT#52 DIVISION#14 LAKE CUSBMAN,MASON COUNTY,WAS WGTON TEL (360) 754-3755 tEC\MSC.\M-NCRIN, 39n. AGUA TIERRA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC.(ATEC OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP: 22N RANGE: 4W SECTION: 5 W.M. i �► .� ioa�- 3;,ft,3j Lr s,.. 1Dej eaa X20 Are,? `t�,� `^•�, •'` OQ ,'�-tJi�• i !f(� �IP/�A�J lG'se �j �l ��-! / 't''o-�. ^•� 0 b t: f' b -x 1y M ¢ JB ,)IayLj�b- is ell SOURCE: MASON COUNTY ASSESSOR OFFICE PARCEL#E 422055000052 Wd E)tSON STREET SE FIGURE: ASSESSOR MAP SUITE 100 JANICEK WETLAND DELINEATION OLYMPIA. WA. MW LOT#52 DTVMON#14 LAKE CUSHMAN,MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTO TEL (360) 754-••3755 .rze'ursc �-�cA� aanre AGUA TIERRA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC.(ATEC OLYMPIA,WASHINGTON 0 TOWNSHIP: 22N RANGE:4W SECTION: 5 W.M. a _ AElCULLIMMU 506 EDISON STREET SE FIGURE: JAMCEK WETLAND DEUNF-ATION SUITE 100 LOT#52 DIVISION#14 LAKE CUSHMAN,MASON COUNTY,WASHINGT OLYMPIA, WA. 98501 M- (360) 754-3755 A T[C\WSC.\T8-NdR rW"021 P AGUA TIERRA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC.(ATEC OLYMPIA.WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP: 22N RANGE: 4W SECTION: 5 f W.M. i S a yp / • Ott r Y .�� A' e'+l � _... y... d « •>• i _ Irk 'o M. cr I: Rd zti r ` Rc r' N spry G <4` ` Gk 4�ti7 e MAP UNTIS SOIL NAME Me MCMURRAY PEAT,0 TO 2 PERCENT SLOPES Hd HOODSPORT GRAVELLY SANDY LOAM,5 TO 15 PERCENT SLOPES NOTE:MAP FOR LOCATING SOIL MAP UNITS ONLY.MAP NOT TO SCALE. SOURCE:SOIL SURVEY OF MASON COUNTY AREA,WASH NGTON,SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE(1960} W6 EXSON STREET SE FIGURE: SUITE 100 SOIL SURVEY MAP OLYMPIA, WA. 98501 JANICEK WETLAND DELINEATION TEL (360) 754-3755 LOT#M DMSION#14 LAKE CUSHMAN,MASON COUNTY,WASFUNGTO J)mi YlYQ • •f�[• 7V/NLIt 0R L C[ MUM GNIM vaLmon \ aM3M,44H ,M AN ILL 1 ` 1 'A "NOO IIM"Sd1rl"V"Auras m11ro)L711� I c31v1D0YddY 3MMV3A- M iW S MV 4 03dYA ON SMM 3M&UNn AWOMM OWUM 33WO M MRBI II AiWM3 N3W.Nu 03M d3 WdY \ 30A AlIN6�NOSYN>o,AU""%713!!1[OAIYO)IYls 1 MMLYMAIN30T SWIM 3A S 'Nu1JNDWP.A�;,�1 3,ASWUM% ow AM 30WrU3A 1 1Q A90�IL 3N1�3N sisrwmds QNY'tl3N=V AS OWALMM SVA AmLLS MUM 3NA Jancicek Wetland Delineation w ~ r� N Roads StatBS !!!!❑ USWS Refuges Wetlands ~'�'` ■ Estuarine Water ■ Estuarine Wethmd . Late)Deep) lake*hallow) Marine Water Marine Wetland ■ Otimet Vegetated wetland Viand Aquatic Bed inland Hot baceous Welland Wetbnd�esled Inland anuub SoeaPnl . Pend Poadprawdown) Tidal River ■ Lower Perennial River ■ Upper Perennial RiYer N ■ InaffriW tint River . Other Perennial River Upland ® Outer Background 0 O.Z i http://ecos.fws.gov/tat_Services/PiintNIap.do?title=Jancicek+Wetland+Delineation&map... 10/15/2003 AGUA TIERRA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC. (ATEC OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON 0 SCALE: 1"= 150,000' TOWNSHIP: 22N RANGE: 4W SECTION: 5 W.M. zhl Age Dro It \ O .J pm , � ---�.- � (, Fes• ,I;` i - �-- -_ii _��h G � � �' •',f/t��l t .t 'l•. -. p ` �'6da�wS� Merl�tt��j «ty��- r� i _ T\ i'1.`� `.�.'� _ ,. '—�_. r — -T•--�---�1--=— '. ilk•-:�sP':s f— �-•-�.- ��•�:�� -- —+---_ �:..r �.._' '��.�. - ' � � � ems;- - e.� .L elp>; wto• ) i'rir f3l i y {J .� , �l , �a.. - We •101 106 05 OW - , `�_.. ♦. 1 r a ,Color f'r`�j SOURCE: WASHINGTON ATLAS AND GAZETTER 1995 506 MLSON STREET SE FIGURE:SUITE 100 REGIONAL MAP OLYMPIA, WA 98501 JANICEK WETLAND DELINEATION TEL. (360) 754-3755 LOT 052 DIVISION#14 LAKE CUSHMAN.MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON APPENDIX B Site Photographs JANICEK WETLAND DELINEATION Prepared by Agua Tierra Environmental Consulting, Inc. (ATEC) View of off-site portion of Wetland-A(looking south-east). Wetland A View of on-site portion of Wetland-A pooking south). • RIVERS FISH HABITAT WETLANDS WATERSHEDS • MARINE SHORELINES AGUA TIERRA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC. TEC 506 Edison Street SE•Suite 100.Olympia,Washington 98501 T.(360)754-3755• F:(360)754-3431 • E-Mail:atec@aguatierra.net www.aguatierra.net JANICEK WETLAND DELINEATION Prepared by Agua Tierra Environmental Consulting, Inc. (ATEC) Wetland A View of on-site portion of Wetland A from unpermitted cabin location (looking south). 1 View of impacted buffer from unpermitted cabin development(looking south). RIVERS FISH HABITAT WETLANDS WATERSHEDS MARINE SHORELINES A AGUA TIERRA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC. TEC 506 Edison Street SE • Suite 100 . Olympia,Washington 98501 T: (360)754-3755 • F: (360)754-3431 • E-Mail: atec@aguatierra.net www.aguatierra.net APPENDIX C Plants Encountered On Site JANICEK WETLAND DEUdNEATION AND CATEGORY DE TERM NATION Prepared by: Agua Tierra Environmental Consulting,Inc (ATEQ Olympia,WA WETLAND INDICATOR STATUS OF PLANTS ENCOUNTERED NI=not an indicator NL=not listed Scien N-SAC Common Name Indicaor States ** Stratum:HERBS Carex obnupta SLOUGH SEDGE OBL Nuphar polysephalum YELLOW POND-LILY OBL Pteridium aquilimm BRACHEN FERN FACU ** Stratum: SHRUBS Acer circunatum VINE MAPLE FACU+ Corms stolomfera RED OSIER DOGWOOD FACW Rubus ursinus TRAILING BLACKBERRY NL Salix sitchensis STTKA WILLOW FACW Spiraea douglasii HARDHACK FACW ** Stratum:TREES Ahms rubra ALDER,RED FAC Tb o plicata WESTERN RED CEDAR FAC APPENDIX D Definition of Plant Indicator Status APENDIX D Definitions of Plant Indicator Status (Reed, 1988) Indicator Category Indicator Definition Symbol OBLIGATE OBL Plants that occur almost always(estimated probability WETLAND >991/o)in wetlands under natural conditions, but which PLANTS may also occur rarely(estimated probability<1%) in uplands FACULTATIVE FACW Plants that occur usually(estimated probability>67%to WETLAND 991/o)in wetlands, but also occur(estimated probability PLANTS 1%to 33%)in uplands. FACULTATIVE FAC Plants with a similar likelihood (estimated probability PLANTS 33%to 67%)of occurring in both wetlands and uplands. FACULTATIVE FACU Plants that occur sometimes(estimated probability 1%to UPLAND PLANTS C33%)in wetlands, but occur more often(estimated probability>67%to 991/6)in uplands. OBLIGATE UPL Plants that occur rarely(estimated probability>99%)in UPLAND PLANTS wetlands under normal condition. Positive and negative signs following the Indicator Symbol are regionally designated modifiers of the indicator status. A positive(+) sign indicates an increased frequency, and a negative sign(-)a decreased frequency, of occurrence in wetlands. (Reed, 1988) APPENDIX E Field Data Sheets HYDROLOGY ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION-DATA FORM 1987 RUM. DATA(Describe In Remarks): PRIMARY Indicators: � J ., , ❑Stream,Lake or Tide Gauge ❑Inundated Project/Site: ❑Aerial Photographs alurated In Upper 12' I Applicant/Owner: cc'k f ❑Other )Hater Marker O None Available rih Lines 1 Investigator(s): &ediment Deposits I �� Date: -1._.1 _5 � Community ID: FIELD OBSERVATIONS: ❑Drainage Patterns in Wetlands r (In.) ' County: Transact ID: Depth of Surface Water Depth to Free Water In Pit: I/ (in.) SECONDARY indicators State: W, 1-7 Plot ID: Depth to Saturated Soli: (in.) ❑Oxidized Root Channels In UPPER 12. ❑Water Stained leaves ' Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? / yq Wet Present? �)ooal Sill Survey Data Yes No �I FAC-Neutral Test ` Is the site significantly&recently disturbed?(Atypical Situation) yu IL--L• ❑Other(Explain in Remarks) I REMARKS: I is the area a potential Problem Area?(Explain in final remarks) - n;G: ---------------------------------------------- VEGETATION I Dominant Plant Soectes stratum kd= SOILS---------------------n---------------------------- � 1. Li '•y k:(1 k-� Cis' ,�,/Ct_/►L i' titCL17C./ hF_iL Map Unit Name aLLlr, � r Drainage Class: �r ( I I 2 ,r" X ,�1 1 / "r' (Series and Phase) ` -A L r )i r�Z- ��/U Zk /-,p C yi Taxonomy(Subgroup): Field Observatlpns Cpnflrm ` 4l, ll(Cl_ ! Mapped Type:l� No 1 5 PROFILE DESCRIPTION Depth Matrix Cofer Mortt. mottle Texture. I 1 6. (kctws Horizon IMunse$_Md{1) (MunsellMOW AburKfenoe/Contrasl C xr#0gn1.81rXWre,etc. 1 7. 1 9. l 10 H IC SOIL INDICATORS I Percent of Dominant Species that are >!q"Silo ❑Reducing Cant4lons ❑Organic Saeaktnp inSandy Sails I 08L,FAt:W or FAC(excluding FAC J____ /❑Histk Epipedon ❑(ileyed or low-CMoma Colon ❑Usted on Local Hydric Sons list ❑Supldic Odor ❑Come loon ❑Usted on Natlanal Hydrlc Sop$List I I Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No ❑Agtic Moisture Regime _O High Orgeric Stresiong in Surface Layer In Sandy Soils REMARKS: Hydrk Sort Present? Yes No I REMARKS: I 1 -------------------------------------------------------- WETLAND DETERMINATION I Hydroptytic Vegetation Present? No Is INS sort Wg point a Welland? Wetland Hydrology Present? No l/ Yes No Hycoic Solis Present? `Yes No REMARKS: t I f HYDROLOGY I ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION-DATA FORM 1AS7 MANU. RECORDED DATA(Oestrous In Remarks): PRIMARY Indicators: ❑Stream,Lek@ or Tide Gauge ❑Inundated I' Projewsue: i ti t( D tUL ❑Aerial Pholographs ❑Saturated In Upper 12' I ApplicanVOwner. ❑OUrer ❑Water Marks ❑None Available ❑Ddh Unes ) Inveedgato fps): O Sediment Deposits '��, Date: !-i i I Commtudty ID: FIELD OBSERVATIONS: ❑Dralnegs Patterns in Wetlands I t Depth of Surge Water. (In.) 4 county. I '(� t Transact ID: Depth to Free Water In Pit: (In.) SECONDARY Indicators Plot ID: ❑Oxidized Root Channels In UPPER 12- State:_� I� Depth to Saturated Soil: (In.) I 17 Water Salved leaves Do Normal Circumstances Welland Hybl ent? ❑Loom Solt Survey Data ces exist on the site? �J - Yes 13 FAGNeutral Test la the site significantly&recently disturbed?(Atyplcat Situation) YEs REMARKS: ❑Other(Explain In Remarks) I Is the area a potential Problem Area?(Explain M tirtaH remarks)-------------------------------------------------- N-- VEGETATION _ _ _ c I Dominant Plant S,Species rdm SOIL.S----------------------------I--! _ _U s� �C�-+�`-�-----� 1. l,c.0 C'� �— Map Unit Name--I-�rr Dra�age Class: 2. C /10 <- (Series and Phase) --- 3. �� r�CiLt' I cli. (!7 �l-o Taxonomy(Subgroup): Field ObservatMapped Type: nflro ' 4. �11�(t r r >i , /fit i 5 j IL'L(L) pP�Tom'L !- N S. _ �u i_ c'; r ! , I �t t i r i_j PROFILE DESCRIPTION DepM walk cow Molee Mblea Tex hft 8. Ha:on ( wdw� Aburo ttsd Cowations � r 7. 9. � to HYDRIC SOIL INDICATORS 1 Percent of Dominant species that are O Hlstosol p Reducing Condlllons p owic Smiting in Sandy Solls ) OBL.FACW or FAC(excluding FAC-) ' ❑Htisk EpWan p Gleyed or Lowt4wwa Colors O Uatad on local Hfydrlc Sods List O SulAac Odor p Concretions O Usted on Naknal HydrIc Sills List I Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes rNo O Aquie Moisture Regrne p High Organic Slnaldnp In Surface Layer In Sw*Sods ` REMARKS: Hydrk Sod Present? Yes No 1 REMARK& S 1 --------------------------------------------------------- WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydropfytic Vegetation Present? Yes Is this sampling pot a Wetland? 1 Wetland Hydrology Present? Yea Yes k o Hydric Sods Present? Yes REMARKS: j HYDROLOGY RECORDED DATA(Describe In Remarks): P IMARY Indicators: ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION-DATA FORM 1987 MANU. ❑Stream,lake or Tide Gauge M Inundated Project/Site: �oaIICU),L ( 1d-{C►r�jd ❑Aerial Photographs t4aturated in Upper 12' ` AppNcanVOwner: �al,X:+ C-0-*L_., ❑Other Water Marks � ❑None Available Drift Unes ( Investigator ❑ -1 -t, Sediment Deposits � '�� Date: Ctxnmunity ID: FIELD OBSERVATIONS: ❑Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Coun a'` r Depth of Surface Water. (in.) I � Transect ID: T Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) SECONDARY Indicators State: l Plot ID: ' l Depth to Saturated Soil:—(in.) ❑Oxidized Root Channels In UPPER 12' l ❑Water Stained leaves , Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? YES Wells gy Present? ❑Local Soil Survey Data Yes No ❑FAC-Neutral Test ` Is the site significantly&recently disturbed?(Atypical Situation) Yes REMAR ❑Other(Explain In Remarks) Is the area a potential Problem Area?(Explain in final remarks) YEs ------------------------------------------------------ VEGETATION -------------- --_--- I Dominant Plant Species stratum l ------------------------------- � SOILS 1,_ �41 l't � l il�tLSt ��,1 1 -f111 , �) Map Unit Nam rt' t u.� �'� Drainage Class:� 2. r h t I ii elf iJ (Series and Phase) 3, Taxonomy(Subgroup): Field Observatl firm ( - Mapped Type: � No 1 4' PROFILE DESCRIPTION 5, Depth Matrix Color Mottle Matte Texture, I 6. nches ,Notion (Munsell MaN) (Muns"Mold) Abundance/Conlrael Concrellorq,5Ir clure.etc. 7 8. 9. 10. HY DR SOIL INDICATORS I Percent of Dominant Species that are Histosol ❑Reducing Conftons ❑Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils I OBL,FACW or FAC(excluding FAC-) HI We Epiliedon ❑Gleyed or Low-Chrome Colors ❑Listed on Lodi Hydric Sofia Usk ❑Suiddic Odor ❑Concretions ❑Listed on National Hydric Sous List I I Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Ees No ❑Aquic Moisture Regime High Orga&Streaking in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils REMARKS: Hydric Solt Present? Yes )No 1 REMARKS: / I 1 lUU 1- / b(;r VLk'—'fi ----------------------------------- ----- WETLAND DETERMINATION ---------------- Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No Is this sa 2Y , o)nWelland?Wetland Hydrology Present? NO tJo Hydric Sous Present? es No I REMARKS: —J j APPENDIX F Wetland Rating Forms Vtlands Rating Office Data Form Background Informatim: Name of Rater: Cl - { `L- Affiliation: Date: Ct Name of wetland(if known): Government Jurisdiction of gland: Wc, Location: 1/4 S: ofV4 S: SEC: _TWNSHP RNGE: "1 G6 SOURCES OF INFORMATION: (Check all sources that apply) Site visit: L--,USGS TopoNap: NWI map: Aerial Photo: Soils survey: Other: Describe: When office and/or field datafDrms are completed enter Category here: ANSWER ALL QUESTIOMBELOW. If the source agency Data Category identifies the wetland as sating any of the questions below, Source (the highest circle the category in"CAT>?>II DRY"column. qualifies) Category I Questions A. Is the wetland in a Sectioaand Subsection that has been docu- DNR- Yes: Next mented as a habitat that perfms a life support function for any State Natural F tion or Federally listed Threateneftr Endangered plant or animal species? Heritage; No: to For the purposes of this raftsystem,"documented"means the and ion D wetland is on the appropriatemate database. WDW NOTE: The rating of a wetly d is incomplete in most cases without this documentation. B. Does the wetland containiidividuals of Federal or State-listed DNR- Yes: Category I Threatened or Endangered p1wt species; OR Natural No: Next Does the wetland contain dommented occurences of federal Heritage' Question or state-listed Threatened or`Oudangered wildlife and species managed by the WasVmgton Department of Wildlife? WDW C. Does the wetland containtcumented occurences of State or WDW; Yes: Category I Federally listed Threatened aiEndangered fish species, OR races WDF No: Next of fish, managed by the Wallington Department of Wildlife Question or the Washington DepartrnaK of Fisheries? 10 ( Wetlands Rating Office Data Form (continued) D. Is the wetland already on record with the Washington Natural DNR- : Category I Heritage Program as a high quality native wetland? Natural No: Next Heritage Qbestion E. Does the wetland contain documented regionally significant WDW Category 1 waterfowl or shorebird concentration areas? WeO, xt ttt ion F. Is the wetland documented as a Category I Wetland of Local Local Category I Significance? Government No: lext ('___�scion Category II Questions G. Is the wetland in a Township,Section and Subsection that has DNR- Yes: Next been documented as a habitat for any State listed Sensitive plant Natural gNOGo on or animal species? Heritage to Program; on K and WDW H. Does the wetland contain individuals of State-listed Sensitive DNR Yes:Cat. II plant species? Natural No: Next Heritage Question I. Does the wetland contain documented occurences of federally or WDW Yes: Cat. II state-listed sensitive wildlife species? No: Next Question J. Does the wetland contain documented occurences of state or WDF Yes: CaL II federally listed Sensitive fish species? WDW No: Next Question K Does the wetland contain priority species or habitats documented WDW • Cat. II by Washington Department of Wildlife's Priority Habitats and No: ezt Species Program ? estion L. Is the wetland documented as a Category II Wetland of Local Local : Cat. II Significance? Government (!No: ext on Category III Questions M. Is the wetland documented as a Category III wetland of local Local Sr at. III rnsignificance. Govementto g Field Data Form Il IJ 1 Wetlands Rating Field Data Form Background Information: Name of Rater: LAffiliation: Date: Name of wetland (if known): Government Jurisdiction of wetland: cc) Location: 1/4 Section: of 1/4 S: Section: ` Township: Range: Sources of Information: (Check all sources that apply) Site visit:�ZUSGS Topo Map: NWI map: Aerial Photo: Soils survey: V Other: Describe: When The Feld Data form is complete enter Category here: 0.1. 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 la, lb and lc are all NO, contact the Natural Heritage program of DNR la.Human caused disturbances. Is there significant evidence of human-caused changes to topography or hydrology of the wetland as indicated by any of the following conditions? , Consider only changes that may have taken place in the last 5 decades. The impacts of changes done earlier have probably been stabilized and the wetland ecosystem will be close to reaching some new equilibrium that may represent a high quality wetland. 1 al. Upstream watershed> 12°!o impervious. Yes: go to Q.2 1 a2. Wetland is ditched and water flow is not obstructed. Yes: go to Q.2 1 a3. Wetland has been graded,filled,logged. Yes: go to Q.2 1 a4. Water in wetland is controlled by dikes, weirs, etc. Yes: go to Q.2 1a5. Wetland is grazed. Yes: go to Q.2 1 a6. Other indicators of disturbance(list below) es: go to Q.2 No: o to lb. 25 r . lb Are there popul at!ormf non-native plants which are currently present, :go to Q.2 cover more than 10% of.*,wetland, and appear to be invading native No: o to lc. populations? Briefly desire any non-native plant populations and Information source(s): lc. Is there evidence of`Jwm-caused disturbances which have visibly go to Q.2 degraded water quality. IN dence of the degradation of water quality N0:Ppssible Cat. I include: direct(untreatedlunoff from roads or parking lots; presence, ontact DNR- or historic evidence, of vaft dumps;oily sheens;the smell of organic chemicals; or lifestock useBriefly describe: Q.2. Irreplaceable 15=Iogical Functions: Does the wetland: 04CIto all: go to Q.3) ® have at least 1/4 aic of organic soils deeper than 16 inches YES o to 2a and the wetland isidatively undisturbed;OR [IIf the answer is 0 because the wetland is disturbed briefly describe: Indicators of dist6ance may include: -Wet]andks been graded,filled,logged; - Organic sUs on the surface are dried-out for more&AmMf of the year; -Wetlandoeeives direct stormwater runoff from urban oMpricultural areas.); OR ® have a forested cingreater than 1 acre; YES: Go to 2b OR ® have characteristisof an estuarine system; YES: Go to 2c OR ® have eel grass, flagng or non-floating kelp beds? YES: Go to 2d 2a. Bogs and Fens Are any of the three follo*g conditions met for the area of organic soil? 2a.1. Are Sphagnum mosm a common ground cover(>30%) and the cover of invasive speciesim Table 3) is less than 10%? Is the area of sphVum mosses and deep organic soils > 12 acre? YES: Category I Is the area of sphWm mosses and deep organic soils 1/4-1/2 acre? YES: Category H N0: o to 2a.3 2a.2. Is there an area of orpic soil which has an emergent class with at least one species from Table 2, d cover of invasive species is< 10% (see Table 3). Is the area of herbwous plants and deep organic soils > 1/2 acre? YES: Category I Is the area of herbwous plants and deep organic soils 1/4-12 acre? YES: Category II DNO- o to 2a.3 ` 26 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 soils> 12 acre? YES: Category I Is the area of herbaceous plants, Sphagnum, and deep organic soils 1/4-1/2 acre? YES: Category H cnpo to Q.3. Q.2b. Mature forested wetland. 2b.1. 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, AND is the structural diversity of the forest high as NO: Go to Q.3 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 herbaceous/groundcover or YES:Category I the shrub layer consist of invasivelexotic plant species from the list on p. 19? NO: Go to Q.3 L Q.2c. Estuarine wetlands. 2c1. 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 332-30-151?. . . . . 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 wetland area or is the wetland 1-5 acres; . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES: Go to 2c.3 or is the wetland< 1 acre?. . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES: Go to 2c.4 27 t 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); - surface water connection with tidal saltwater or tidal freshwater; - at least 75%of the wetland has a 100' buffer of ungrazed pasture, open water, shrub or forest; -has at least 3 of the following features: low marsh; high marsh; tidal channels; lagoon(s);woody debris; or contiguous freshwater wetland 2c.4. Does the wetland meet all of the four criteria under 20. (above)?. . YES:Category II NO:Category III Q.2d. Eel Grass and Kelp Beds. 2d.1. Are eel grass beds present?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES:Category I NO:go to 2d.2 2d.2. Are there floating or non-floating kelp bed(s)present with greater than YES:Category I 50% macro algal cover in the month of August or September? . . . . . . . . . NO:Category II 0.3. Category IV wetlands. 3a. Is the wetland: less than 1 acre and, hydrologically isolated AE& comprised of one vegetated class that is dominated(>80% areal cover) Iso Category IV by one species from Table 3 (page 19)or Table 4(page 20) to 3b 3b. Is the wetland: less than two acres and,hydrologically isolated,' with one vegetated class, and>90%of areal cover is any combination of :Category IV species from Table 3 (page 19) �N1�90 to 3c 3c. Is the wetland excavated from upland and a pond smaller than 1 acre : Category IV without a surface water connection to streams,lakes, rivers,or other NO:lo to Q.4 wetland, and has< 0.1 acre of vegetation. 28 Q.4. Significant habitat value. Answer all questions and enter data requested. Circe scores that qualify 4a. Total wetland area ;Ism Rol= Estimate area, select from choices in the near-right column, and score in the >200 6 far column: 40-200 5 10-40 4 Enter acreage of wetland here:z�acres, and source: �GOIr�iSES 5 - 10 3 1 -5 0.1 - 1 1 <0.1 0 3 4b. Wetland classes: Circle the wetland classes below that qualify: Open Water: if the area of open water is> 1/4 acre Aquatic Beds: if the area of aquatic beds> 1/4 acre,✓ Emergent: if the area of emergent class is> 1/4 acre, ✓ #of classes Points 1 . . . . . . .0 Scrub-Shrub: if the area of scrub-shrub class is> 1/4 acre, 2 . . . . . . . 3 3 . . . . . C6 Forested: if area of forested class is> 1/4 acre, 4. . . . . .`—� 5 . . . . . . .10 Add the number of wetland classes,above,that qualify, and then score according to the columns at right. e.g. If there are 4 classes (aquatic beds,open water,emergent& �) scrub-shrub), you would circle 8 points in the far right column. 4c. Plant species diversity. For each wetland class(at right)that qualifies in Q= #Species in class 4b above,count the number of different plant species Aquatic Bed 1 you can find that cover more than 5%of the ground. 2 1 You do not have to name them. 3 2 >3 3 Score in column at far right: e.g. If a wetland has an aquatic bed class with 3 species, Emergent 1 0 an emergent class with 4 species and a scrub-shrub 2-3 1 class with 2 species you would circle 2, 2,'and 1 in the 4-5 far column. >5 3 Note: Any plant species with a cover of>5% qualifies for points within a class, even those Scrub-Shrub 1 0 that are not of that class. 2 3-4 2 >4 3 Forested 1 0 2 1 3-4 2 >4 3 29 4d. Structural diversity. If the wetland has a forested class,add I point if each of the following classes is present within the forested class and is larger than 1/4 acre: -trees> 50' tall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES - -trees 20'-49' tall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S I shrubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -herbaceous ground cover. . . . . . . .. . . . . _ I 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). YES - 1 4e. Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion between ugh_5 wetland classes is high, moderate,low or none? If you think the Moderate-3 amount of interspersion falls in between the diagrams score accordingly Low- I (i.e. a moderately high amount of interspersion would score a 4, None-0 while a moderately low amount would score a 2) 'lop none low low . . . X. OF W- 1. moderate moderate high 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 YES= 2 Is a heron rookery located within 300'? YES= I Are raptor nests located within 3007 YES= 1 Are there at least 3 standing dead trees(snags)per acre greater than 10" in diameter at"breast height"(DBH)?. YES= 1 Are there at least 3 downed logs per acre with a diameter > 6" for at least 10' in length? YES= 1 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 qualified as having an open water class in Question 4b. ? YES=2 30 t 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. YFS=6 4g.2 Does the wetland provide fish habitat seasonally AND does it have a seasonal surface water connection to a fish bearing stream. YES=4 4g.3 Does the wetland function to export organic matter through a surface water connection at all times of the year to a perennial stream. YES=4 4g.4 Does the wetland function to export organic matter through a surface water connection to a stream on a seasonal basis? CDUU -In �=2Z 4h.Buffers. Score the existing buffers on a scale of 1-5 based on the following four descriptions. If the condition of the buffers do not exactly match the description, score either a point 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 100'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, grasslands,or open water buffers for more than 50'around 95%of the circumference. ScorD-- 3 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 4 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 31 4i. Connection to other habitat areas: Select the description which best matches the site being evaluated. -Is the wetland connected to,or part of, a riparian corridor at least 100'wide connecting two or more wetlands;or,is there an upland connection present>100, wide with good forest or shrub cover (>25%cover)connecting it with a Significant Habitat Area? L j_h;_ / 54ri,,,J,2,h a F=!). -Is the wetland connected to any other Habitat Area with either 1)a forested/shrub corridor< 100' wide, or 2) a a corridor that is> 100'wide, but has a low vegetative cover less than 6 feet in height? YES = 3 -Is the wetland connected to,or apart of, a riparian corridor between 50- 100' wide with scrub/shrub or forest cover connection to other wetlands? YIDS=3 -Is the wetland connected to any other Habitat Area with narrow corridor(<100) of low vegetation(< 6'in height)? YES= I - 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 2/acre,or industrial)? YES=0 Now add the scores circled (for Q-5a - Q.Si above) to get a total. 28 Is the Total greater than or equal to 22 points? yYES=Category lT_� NO=Category III Y T i 6 32 APPENDIX G Species Letters r r r r t r i � _ u < x �H1 ree•anti State of Washington DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Mailing Address: 600 Capitol Way N•Olympia,WA 98501-1091 •(360)902-2200, TDD(360)902-2207 Main Office Location: Natural Resources Building• 1111 Washington Street SE•Olympia,WA Date: OCT 0 7 ''003 Dear Habitats and Species Requester: Enclosed are the habitats and species products you requested from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). This package may also contain documentation to help you understand and use these products. These products only include information that WDFW maintains in a computer database. They are not an attempt to provide you with an official agency response as to the impacts of your project on fish and wildlife, nor are they designed to provide you with guidance on interpreting this information and determining how to proceed in consideration of fish and wildlife. These products only document the location of important fish and wildlife resources to the best of our knowledge. It is important to note that habitats or species may occur on the ground in areas not currently known to WDFW biologists, or in areas for which comprehensive surveys have not been conducted. Site-specific surveys are frequently necessary to rule out the presence of priority habitats or species. Your project may require further field inspection or you may need to contact our field biologists or others in WDFW to assist you in interpreting and applying this information. Generally, for assistance on a specific project, you should contact the WDFW Habitat Program Manager for your county and ask for the area habitat biologist for your project area. Refer to the enclosed directory for those contacts. Please note that sections potentially impacted by spotted owl management concerns are displayed on the 1:24,000 scale standard map products. If specific details on spotted owl site centers are required they must be requested separately. These products are designed for users external to the forest practice permit process and as such, does not reflect all the information pertinent to forest practice review. The Forest Practice Rules adopted August 22, 1997 by the Forest Practice Board and administered by the Washington Department of Natural Resources require forest practice applications to be screened against marbled murrelet detection areas and detection sections. Marbled murrelet detection locations are included in the standard priority habitats and species products, but the detection areas and detection sections are not included. If your project is affected by Forest Practice Regulations, you should specially request murrelet detection areas. WDFW updates this information as additional data become available. Because fish and wildlife species are mobile and because habitats and species information changes, project reviews for fish and wildlife should not rest solely on mapped information. Instead, they should also consider new information gathered from current field investigations. Remember, habitats and species information can only show that a species or habitat type is present, they cannot show that a species or habitat type is not present. These products should not be used for future projects. Please obtain updates rather than use outdated information. November 2002 WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE REGIONAL HABITAT PROGRAM MANAGER CONTACTS For assistance with Priority Habitats and Species Information contact a regional habitat program manger and they will direct your questions to a biologist. County project is in... Contact... Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield Lincoln, Kevin Robinette Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, 8702 North Division Street Whitman Spokane, WA 9921 8-1 1 99 Phone: (509) 456-4082 Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Okanogan Tracy Lloyd 1550 Alder Street NW Ephrata, WA 98823-9699 Phone: (509) 754-4624 Benton, Franklin, Kittitas, Yakima Ted Clausing 1701 24th Avenue Yakima, WA 98902-5720 Phone: (509) 575-2740 Island, King, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, Deborah Cornett Whatcom 16018 Mill Creek Blvd. Mill Creek, WA 98012-1296 Phone: (425) 775-1311 Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Lewis, Skamania, Steve Manlow Wahkiakum 2108 Grand Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone: (360) 696-6211 Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, Steve Kalinowski Pacific, Pierce, Thurston 48 Devonshire Road Montesano, WA 98563-9618 Phone: (360) 249-4628 'w,vomber 25O2 WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE - HABITATS AND SPECIES REPORT IN THE VICINITY OF T22R04W SECTION 5 Report Date: October 07, 2003 Information About Priority Habitats and Species Polygons -------------------------------------------------------- Priority Habitats and Species (PHS) polygons are labeled with a unique number and "+" symbol, roughly in the center of the polygon on the map. This PHS Poly number refers to a list of form numbers and species and habitat codes contained in the PHS Polygon Cross Reference Report (listed below). The form numbers refer to the attached PHS Polygon Report. This report details each species or habitat depicted as a polygon on the map. For a complete description of the codes used in this report please refer to the Fish and Wildlife Map Products document. This document may be viewed on our web site at http://www.wa-gov/wdfw/hab/release.htm. Priority Habitats and Species Polygon - Summary Habitat and Species List: This report and the accompanying maps may contain some species or habitats that are not considered priority by the agency. YES under the "PHS" column in the table below indicates that the species is considered a priority and is on the Priority Habitats and Species List and/or the Species of Concern List. NO under the "PHS" column indicates the species/habitat is not considered an agency priority. State PHS Status PHS Code Common Name Species Use Species Use Description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- YES HIHI HARLEQUIN DUCK B BREEDING OCCURRENCE Priority Habitats and Species Polygon Cross Reference Report: Form number 900000 indicates presence of PHS is unknown or the area was not mapped. Form numbers 909998, 909997, or 909996 indicate compilation errors. PHS Poly# Form# PHS Code*Species Use --------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------- 2 900000 ._ 3 901455 HIHI*B- 4 900000 ._ Information About Wildlife Heritage Point Report --- --- -- ---------- -- ---- ------ -- ------- Wildlife Heritage points on the-map-can-be-referenced-to-this-report-by- noting the quadpt number where the point occurs on the map, and then looking up the information listed below. This report is sorted by the quadpt number and provides details on each species depicted on the map. For a complete description of the codes used in this report, please refer to the Fish and Wildlife Map Products document. This document may be viewed on our web site at http://www.wa-gov/wdfw/hab/release.htm. Wildlife Heritage Point - Summary Species List: This report and the accompanying maps may contain some species or habitats that are not considered priority by the agency. YES under the "PHS" column in the table below indicates that the species is considered a priority and is on the Priority Habitats and Species List and/or the Species of Concern List. NO under the "PHS" column indicates the species/habitat is not considered an agency priority. State Species PHS Status Code Common Name Species Use Species Use Description ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- NO SM PARA OSPREY B BREEDING OCCURRENCE NO SM RHOL OLYMPIC TORRENT SALAMANDER IO INDIVIDUAL OCCURRENCE Wildlife Heritage Point Report: Quadpt#: 4712342015 Species Code: PAHA Species Use: B Common Name: OSPREY Year: 1990 Class: SA Accuracy: C Scientific Name: PANDION HALIAETUS State Status: SM Federal Status: Priority: NO WDFW Region: 6 Township - Range - Section: T22N R04W S05 SWOFSE Occurrence#: 738 Sequence#: 1 General Description: OSPREY NEST JUST BELOW DAM & E OF N FK SKOKOMISH RIVER. Quadpt#: 4712342026 Species Code: RHOL Species Use: IO Common Name: OLYMPIC TORRENT SALAMANDER Year: 1980 Class: SA Accuracy: C Scientific Name: RHYACOTRITON OLYMPICUS State Status: SM Federal Status: FCo Priority: NO WDFW Region: 6 Township - Range - Section: T22N R04W S08 Occurrence#: 156 Sequence#: 1 General Description: N SLOPE N FORK SKOKOMISH R.; BETWEEN UPPER & LOWER CUSHMAN LAKE; CA. 3MI(AIR) W HOODSPORT HERP RECNO: 230861 - 1993 KRM REVIEW OF MUSEUM DATA Codes Used In Wildlife Heritage Point Report -------------------------------------------- Quadpt# : Unique sequential number for a point based on a US Geological 7.5-minute quadrangle. Species Code Code which identifies the species. List of codes are available in the documentation. Species Use Criteria that identifies how the area is used by the indicated species. List of codes are available in the documentation. Common Name : Common name of the species. Year Year of the observation. Class Code that separates animals into general groups. AA = Artifical animal (e.g., nest platforms) . GA = Game animal. SA = Special animal (e.g., state listed and monitor species) Accuracy : Mapping accuracy. C = Accurate to within 1/4 mile radius and confirmed by a reliable source. U = Accurate to within 1/4 mile radius and unconfirmed by a reliable source. Scientific Name : Scientific name of the species. State Status : State listing status. SE = State endangered. SC = State candidate. ST = State threatened. SM = State monitor. SS = State sensitive. Federal Status : Federal listing status. FE = Federal endangered. FC = Federal candidate. FT = Federal threatened. FCo = Federal concern. Priority : Species and habitats that are considered to be priorities for conservation and management by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). For a copy of the most current Priority Habitats and Species List contact WDFW PHS Section at (360)902-2543, or it is available on our web site at http://www.wa.gov/hab/wdfw/hab/phspage.htm. YES = Indicates that the species is considered a WDFW priority and is on the Priority Habitat and Species List and/or Species of Concern List. NO = Indicates that the species is not a WDFW priority. WDFW Region : This contains the WDFW administrative region number 1-6. Township - Range - Section : The legal description of the species occurrence. Occurrence# : An ascension catalog number that combined with sequence number identifies a unique record within a species. Sequence# : Occurrences with multiple locations of a species. General Description : Description of location of species. Priority Habitats and Species Polygon Report , Form#: 901455 PHS Code: HIHI Species Use: B Common Name: HARLEQUIN DUCK Season: S Definition: 6DRIV . Accuracy: 1 Scientific Name: HISTRIONICUS HISTRIONICUS State Status: Federal Status: FCo Priority: YES Site Name: NORTH FORK SKOKOMISH RIVER General Description: HARLEQUIN BREEDING AREAS Source: DAVIS, JACK; DAVIS, ADA; BHAS ECHO VOL. 9 NO. 7 Source Date: 060679 Source Code: LIT Synopsis: 3 WERE SEEN 1 MILE UP FROM STAIRCASE RANGER STA. ON SKO. R. Source: DURJEE, ALLISON Source Date: 042879 Source Code: PROF Synopsis: 2 WERE SEEN JUST ABOVE LAKE CUSHMAN ON THE N. FK. OF THE SKO. R. Source: EVANS, CLAUDIA Source Date: 041987 Source Code: PROF Synopsis: 1 M & 1 F SEEN 10 MILES ABOVE STAIRCASE RANGER STATION FEEDING ON SKO. R. 13:00 HRS. Codes Used In Priority Habitat and Species Polygon Report --------------------------------------------------------- Form# : Unique number that links the information in the reports to features on the map. PHS Code : Code that identifies the priority habitat or species. List of codes are available in the documentation. Species Use : Criteria that identifies how the area is used by the indicated species. List of codes are available in the documentation. Common Name : Common name of the species or habitat. Season : Season of species use. W = Winter use. S = Spring use. U = Summer use. F = Fall use. S = Severe winter use. Definition : Identifies the definitions or criteria used to classify the area as a priority. List of codes are available in the documentation. Accuracy : Mapping accuracy of the line delineation as determined by the mapper. i = Accurate within a 1/4 mile. 3 = Location known to within one mile. 2 = Accurate within a 1/2 mile. 4 = Location known to general locality only. Scientific Name : Scientific name of the species. State Status : State listing status. SE = State endangered. SC = State candidate. ST = State threatened. SM = State monitor. SS = State sensitive. Federal status : Federal listing status. FE = Federal endangered. FC = Federal candidate. FT = Federal threatened. FCo = Federal concern. Priority : Species and habitats that are considered to be priorities for conservation and management by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). For a copy of the most current Priority Habitats and Species List contact WDFW PHS Section at (360)902-2543, or it is available on our web site at http://www.wa.gov/hab/wdfw/hab/phspage.htm. YES = Indicates that the species is considered a WDFW priority and is on the Priority Habitat and Species List and/or Species of Concern List. NO = Indicates that the species is not a WDFW priority. Site Name : Name assigned to the area based generally on a local place name. General Description : Description about the area, including how it is used and why it is important. Source : Source of information; single or multiple sources may be cited. Source Date Date of source of information. Source Code Code identifying the source of information. Synopsis : Brief narrative describing content of source of information. WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE PRIORITY ANADROMOUS AND RESIDENT FISH PRESENCE REPORT FROM THE STREAMNET DATABASE _ FOR TOWNSHIP T22R04W, SECTION 5 Report Date: October 07, 2003 Information About The Fish Presence Report ------------------------------------------ The fish information in this report only includes information that Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) maintains in a central computer database. This information only documents the location of important fish resources to the best of our knowledge. It is not a complete inventory of the fish species in the state. Fish are identified as priority by WDFW if they meet one of three criterion as listed in the Priority Habitats and Species List. The list is available by contacting WDFW Priority Habitats and Species section at (360)902-2543, or it is available on our web site at http://www.wa.gov/wdfw/hab/phspage.htm. To insure appropriate use of this information, users are encouraged to consult with WDFW biologists. State status information is not available in the StreamNet database for these species. Please see WDFW Species of Concern List for current status. For a copy of this list, contact WDFW Endangered Species Section at (360)902-2515, or it is available on our web site at http://www.wa.gov/wdfw/wlm/diversity/soc/soc.htm. Priority Anadromous Fish Presence: Code Common Name Stream Name Stream LLID Record Date Source ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHFA Fall Chinook North Fork Skokomish River 1232376473154 06-27-97 C. Smith, WDFW Priority Resident Fish Presence: Code Common Name Stream Name Stream LLID Record Date Source ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CCT Resident Cutthroat McTaggert Creek 1232339473629 07-15-97 WDFW Staff CCT Resident Cutthroat North Fork Skokomish River 1232376473154 07-15-97 WDFW Staff CCT Resident Cutthroat Stream name(s) not in database 1232406474154 07-15-97 WDFW Staff RBT Rainbow Trout Stream name(s) not in database 1231443474767 02/05/90 WDFW Staff DBT Dolly Varden/Bull Trout North Fork Skokomish River 1232376473154 05-21-01 Shelly Spaulding, USFW Codes Used In The Fish Presence Report -------------------------------------- Code : WDFW fish species code from the StreamNet database. Common Name Common name of fish species. Stream Name Stream name. Stream LLID Latitude and longitude location of stream. Record Date Date the information was entered into the StreamNet database. Source : Name of the individual and/or organization that provided the information. ATTACHMENT B FEDERAL AGENCIES' RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER SECTIONS 7(a) AND 7(c) OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED SECTION 7(a) - Consultation/Conference Requires: 1. Federal agencies to utilize their authorities to carry out programs to conserve endangered and threatened species; 2. Consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) when a Federal action may affect a listed endangered or threatened species to ensure that any action authorized, funded, or carried out by a Federal agency is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of listed species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat. The process is initiated by the Federal agency after it has determined if its action may affect(adversely or beneficially) a listed species; and 3. Conference with the FWS when a Federal action is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a proposed species or result in destruction or an adverse modification of proposed critical habitat. SECTION 7(c) - Biological Assessment for Construction Projects Requires Federal agencies or their designees to prepare a Biological Assessment (BA) for construction projects only. The purpose of the BA is to identify any proposed and/or listed species that is/are likely to be affected by a construction project. The process is initiated by a Federal agency in requesting a list of proposed and listed threatened and endangered species (list attached). The BA should be completed within 180 days after its initiation (or within such a time period as is mutually agreeable). If the BA is not initiated within 90 days of receipt of the species list, please verify the accuracy of the list with the Service. No irreversible commitment of resources is to be made during the BA process which would result in violation of the requirements under Section 7(a) of the Act. Planning, design, and administrative actions may be taken; however, no construction may begin. To complete the BA, your agency or its designee should (1) conduct an onsite inspection of the area to be affected by the proposal,which may include a detailed survey of the area to determine if the species is present and whether suitable habitat exists for either expanding the existing population or potential reintroduction of the species; (2) review literature and scientific data to determine species distribution, habitat needs, and other biological requirements; (3) interview experts including those within the FWS, National Marine Fisheries Service, state conservation department, universities, and others who may have data not yet published in scientific literature; (4) review and analyze the effects of the proposal on the species in terms of individuals and populations, including consideration of cumulative effects of the proposal on the species and its habitat; (5) analyze alternative actions that may provide conservation measures; and (6)prepare a report documenting the results, including a discussion of study methods used, any problems encountered, and other relevant information. Upon completion, the report should be forwarded to our Endangered Species Division, 510 Desmond Drive SE, Suite 102, Lacey, WA 98503-1273. * "Construction project" means any major Federal action which significantly affects the quality of the human environment (requiring an EIS), designed primarily to result in the building or erection of human-made structures such as dams, buildings, roads, pipelines, channels, and the like. This includes Federal action such as permits, grants, licenses, or other forms of Federal authorization or approval which may result in construction. R y A United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Western Washington Fish and Wildlife Office 510 Desmond Drive SE, Suite 102 Lacey, Washington 98503 Phone: (360) 753-9440 Fax: (360) 534-9331 OCT 2 2M Dear Species List Requester: We (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) are providing the information you requested to assist your determination of possible impacts of a proposed project to species of Federal concern. Attachment A includes the listed threatened and endangered species, species proposed for listing, candidate species, and/or species of concern that may be within the area of your proposed project. Any Federal agency,currently or in the future,that provides funding,permitting, licensing,or other authorization for this project must assure that its responsibilities under section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), are met. Attachment B outlines the responsibilities of Federal agencies for consulting or conferencing with us. If both listed and proposed species occur in the vicinity of a project that meets the requirements of a major Federal action (i.e., "major construction activity"), impacts to both listed and proposed species must be considered in a biological assessment (BA) (section 7(c); see Attachment B). Although the Federal agency is not required, under section 7(c), to address impacts to proposed species if listed species are not known to occur in the project area, it may be in the Federal agency's best interest to address impacts to proposed species. The listing process may be completed within a year, and information gathered on a proposed species could be used to address consultation needs should the species be listed. However, if the proposed action is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a proposed species, or result in the destruction or adverse modification of proposed critical habitat, a formal conference with us is required by the Act(section 7(a)(4)). The results of the BA will determine if conferencing is required. The Federal agency is responsible for making a determination of the effects of the project on listed species and/or critical habitat. For a Federal agency determination that a listed species or critical habitat is likely to be affected(adversely or beneficially)by the project, you should request section 7 consultation through this office. For a"not likely to adversely affect" determination, you should request our concurrence through the informal consultation process. Candidate species and species of concern are those species whose conservation status is of concern to us,but for which additional information is needed. Candidate species are included as an advance notice to Federal agencies of species that may be proposed and listed in the future. Conservation measures for candidate species and species of concern are voluntary but recommended. Protection provided to these species now may preclude possible listing in the future. r ` For other federally listed species that may occur in the vicinity of your project,contact the National Marine Fisheries Service(NOAA Fisheries)at(360)753-9530 to request a list of species under their jurisdiction. For wetland permit requirements, contact the Seattle District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Federal permit requirements and the Washington State Department of Ecology for State permit requirements. Thank you for your assistance in protecting listed threatened and endangered species and other species of Federal concern. If you have additional questions, please contact Tami Black at (360) 753-4322 or Yvonne Dettlaff at (360) 753-9582. Sincerely, C* 6v� 4aj Ken S. Berg, Manager Western Washington Fish and Wildlife Office Enclosure(s) Y ATTACHMENT A September 25,2003 LISTED AND PROPOSED ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES, CRITICAL HABITAT, CANDIDATE SPECIES,AND SPECIES OF CONCERN THAT MAY OCCUR IN WESTERN WASHINGTON PREPARED BY U.S.FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE WESTERN WASHINGTON OFFICE (Revised September 23,2003) FWS REF: 1-3-03-SP-2119 JANICEK WETLAND DELINEATION PROJECT MASON COUNTY LISTED Wintering bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) occur in the county from about October 31 through March 31. There is one bald eagle winter concentration area located in the county along the lower Hamma Hamma River. There are 30 bald eagle nesting territories located in the county. Nesting activities occur from about January 1 through August 15. There are four winter communal night roosts located in the county. Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) occur in the county. Marbled murrelets (Brachyramphus marmoratus) occur in the county. Nesting murrelets occur from April 1 through September 15. Northern spotted owls (Stria occidentalis caurina) occur in the county throughout the year. Major concerns that should be addressed in your biological assessment of the project impacts to listed species include: 1. Level of use of the project area by listed species. 2. Effect of the project on listed species' primary food stocks, prey species, and foraging areas in all areas influenced by the project. 3. Impacts from project construction (i.e., habitat loss, increased noise levels, increased human activity) that may result in disturbance to listed species and/or their avoidance of the project area. DESIGNATED Critical habitat for the northern spotted owl has been designated in Mason County. Critical habitat for the marbled murrelet has been designated in Mason County. PROPOSED None CANDIDATE Mazama pocket gopher(Thomomys mazama ssp.)(includes ssp. couchi,glacialis, louiei, melanops,pugetensis, tacomensis, tumuli,yelmensis) Streaked horned lark(Eremophila alpestris strigata) Whulge (Edith's)checkerspot (Euphydryas editha taylon) SPECIES OF CONCERN California wolverine (Gulo gulo luteus) Cascades frog (Rana cascadae) Coastal cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki clarki) Long-eared myotis (Myotis evotis) Long-legged myotis(Myotis volans) Northern goshawk(Accipiter gentilis) ' Northern sea otter(Enhydra lutris kenyoni) Olive-sided flycatcher(Contopus cooperi) Olympic torrent salamander(Rhyacotriton olympicus) Pacific fisher(Martes pennanti pacifica) Pacific lamprey (Lampetra tridentata) Pacific Townsend's big-eared bat(Corynorhinus townsendii townsendii) Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) River lamprey(Lampetra ayresi) Tailed frog (Ascaphus truei) Van Dyke's salamander(Plethodon vandykei) Western toad (Bufo boreas) Botrychium ascendens (triangular-lobed moonwort) uu i-t c-cuUJ WtU U4_2J NM FAX NO. P. 02 WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENTOF DOUG SUTHERLAND Natural Resources Commissioner of Public Lands October 15, 2003 Stacey Godin Agua Tierra Environmental Consulting Inc 506 Edison Street SE— Ste 100 Olympia WA 98501 SUBJECT: Janieek Wetland Delineation,Lake Cushman, Mason County (T22N R04W S05) We've searched the Natural Heritage Information System for information on significant natural features in your project area. Currently, we have no records for rare plants or high quality native ecosystems in the vicinity of your project. The information provided by the Washington Natural Heritage Program is based solely on existing information in the database. In the absence of field inventories, we cannot state whether or not a given site contains high quality ecosystems or rare plant species; there may be significant natural features in your study area of which we are not aware. The Washington Natural Heritage Program is responsible for information on the state's rare plants as well as high quality ecosystems. For information on animal species of concern,please contact Priority Habitats and Species, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 600 Capitol Way N, Olympia WA 98501-1091, or by phone (360) 902-2543_ Please visit our internet website at http://www.dnr.wa.gov/nhp for more information. Lists of rare plants and their status, as well as rare plant fact sheets, are available for download from the site. Please feel free to call me at (360)902-1667 if you have any questions, or by e-mail at sandra.moody@wadnr.gov. wadnr.gov. Sincerely, Sandy Swope Moody, Environmental Review Coordinator Washington Natural Heritage Program Asset Management& Protection Division, PO Box 47014,Olympia WA 98504-7014 FAX 360-902-1789 1111 WASHINGTON ST SE 1 PO BOX 47000 1 OLYMPIA,WA 98504-7000 PAX;(360)902.1775 1 T7Y.•(3601 902-1125 I TEL:(360)902-1000 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer RECYCLED PAPER �ii