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MASON COUNTY PARCEL NO. 122322100150
WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT
PREPARED FOR:
ANDREW MURIER
6501 E GRAPEVIEw Loop
ALLYN, WA 98452
PREPARED BY:
PETERMAN CONSULTING,LLC
12450 80TH AVE S
SEATTLE, WA 98178
(206) 687-7532
JULY 20TH, 2021
Tom PETERMAN,WPIT DATE
BIOLOGIST
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
FEATURE SUMMARY 1
BACKGROUND 2
Existing Conditions 2
National Wetlands Inventory 3
Sensitive Wildlife and Plants 3
Forest Practice Rules 4
Soil Information 4
METHODS 5
Hydrophytic Vegetation 5
Wetland Hydrology 6
Hydric Soils 6
RESULTS 6
Wetland WA 6
Vegetation 6
Hydrology 6
Hydric Soils 6
Wetland WB 7
Vegetation 7
Hydrology 7
Hydric Soils 7
Wetland WC 7
Vegetation 7
Hydrology 7
Hydric Soils 7
Wetland Categorization 8
Functions and Values 8
DISCUSSION 8
BIOLOGIST QUALIFICATIONS 8
Tom Peterman 8
REFERENCES 9
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Vicinity map 1
Figure 2. Site map 2
Figure 3. Wetland Map 8
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Feature summary 2
Table 2. WETS precipitation analysis 4
Table 3. Definitions for USFWS plant indicator status 5
Table 4. Wetland rating and categorization summary 8
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A. Wetland Delineation Map
Appendix B. Wetland Summaries
Appendix C. Wetland Datasheets
Appendix D: Wetland Rating Forms
Appendix E: Queried Database Figures
INTRODUCTION
Peterman Consulting, LLC has been contracted to perform a critical areas assessment and
to prepare a wetland delineation report in support of the construction of a single family
residence. The subject property (Mason County parcel No. 122322100150) is located at
6501 E Grapeview Loop (Figure 1). The site is within Section 32 Township 22N, and
Range 01 W, W.M. The purpose of this assessment and report is to document all wetlands,
streams, and buffers that are on or within 300 feet of the subject property.
Figure 1. Vicinity map
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FEATURE SUMMARY
A Peterman Consulting wetland specialist visited the assessment area on July 7th, 2021
to conduct an assessment to identify any wetlands or streams that are within 300 feet of
the subject property(Figure 2).
Peterman Consulting collected wetland delineation data and delineated three wetland
features (WA, WB, and WC) on the subject property that contained all three wetland
criteria defined in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Federal Wetland
Delineation Manual (1987), and the USACE's Regional Supplement to the Corps of
Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
(Version 2.0) (2010). The wetlands were rated according to Mason County Code (MCC)
8.52.110 and the Washington State Department of Ecology's (Ecology) Washington State
Wetland Rating System for Western WA — 2014 Update (Hruby 2014). A wetland
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delineation summary, field datasheets and wetland rating forms are presented in
Appendices B, C and D, respectively. A summary of the wetlands is provided in Table 1.
Table 1. Wetland feature summary
Size Cowardin Wetland Buffer
Feature (Approximate) Class' Hydrology Modifier HGM Class Category' Width'
Permanently
WA 245,000 sq. ft. PFO/SS Flooded/Seasonally Depressional III 110 1t.
Flooded/Saturated/
Adjacent Stream
�V R 7,700 sq. ft. pl=p Seasonally Depressional I V 40 11.
Flooded/Saturated
WC 8,300 sq.ft. PFO Seasonally Depresional IV 40 ft.
Flooded/Saturated
Classification based on Cowardin et.al.(1979).
Z According to Chapter 8.52.110 of the MCC.
Figure 2.Site map
Parcel No. 122322100150
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BACKGROUND
Existing Conditions
The subject property is approximately 8.0 acres in size and is undeveloped. A mobile
home trailer and a shed were observed near the center of the property. The north and
south borders of the property abuts private properties with single family residences. The
easter border of the subject property is abutting E Grapeview Loop Rd. The surrounding
neighborhood is mostly residential housing. The topography of the subject property is
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generally flat with a gentle slope towards a wetland (WA) situated on the west border of
the property. Two other wetlands (WB and WC) were observed near the access road off
of E Grapeview Loop Rd. The general vegetation on the property includes a mix of
native and nonnative species. Some of the more predominant species observed included
sword fern (polystichum munitum), salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis), Himalayan
blackberry (Rubus armeniacus), Doug fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and red alder (Alnus
rubra).
Local Critical Areas Inventory
A review of the Mason County WA GIS Web Map website was conducted to identify any
known critical areas with the vicinity of the subject property (Web Map 2021).
According to Web Map, there is a wetland on the subject property near the western
property border that extends into the adjacent properties to the east (Appendix E). There
is also a fish bearing stream associated with this wetland. The abutting property to the
north also has a small wetland mapped. No additional critical areas are mapped within
300 feet.
National Wetlands Inventory
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wetlands Inventory(NWI)was queried to
determine if previously-identified wetlands are present on or near the subject property
(USFWS 2021). According to the NWI Interactive Online Mapper, there is a freshwater
forested/shrub wetland on the subject property near the western property border that
extends into the adjacent properties to the east (Appendix E). There is also a riverine
wetland associated with the freshwater forested/shrub wetland. The abutting property to
the north also has a small freshwater pond wetland mapped. No additional critical areas
are mapped within 300 feet.
Sensitive Wildlife and Plants
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's (WDFW) Priority Habitats and
Species (PHS) database on-line mapper was queried to determine if state or federally
listed fish or wildlife species occur on or near the subject property (WDFW 2021a).
According to the PHS database, there is a freshwater forested/shrub wetland on the
subject property near the western property border that extends into the adjacent properties
to the east (Appendix E). The abutting property to the north also has a small freshwater
pond wetland mapped. There is also a habitat area associated with the freshwater
forested/shrub wetland that has documented occurrences for Residential Coastal
Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarki). No additional critical areas are mapped within
300 feet.
Additionally, WDFW's SalmonScape on-line mapper was queried to determine if
salmonids are known to use the subject property or surrounding area (WDFW 2021b).
According to SalmonScape, there is a stream associated with the freshwater
forested/shrub wetland that has presumed presence for Residential Coastal Cutthroat
Trout(Oncorhynchus clarki).
The Washington Department of Natural Resources' (WDNR) Natural Heritage
Information System was queried to determine if the subject property occurs in a location
reported to contain high quality natural heritage wetland occurrences or occurrences of
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natural heritage features commonly associated with wetlands. According to WDNR data
dated July 16, 2021, there are no records of rare plants or high quality native ecosystems
occurring on or in the vicinity of the subject property.
Forest Practice Rules
The Washington Department of Natural Resources' (WDNR) Forest Practice Application
Mapping Tool on-line mapper was queried to identify the water typing of any streams
mapped by WDNR (WDNR 2021). According to WDNR, there is a wetland on the
subject property near the western property border that extends into the adjacent properties
to the east (Appendix E). There is also a fish bearing stream associated with this wetland.
No other streams or aquatic features are mapped on or within 300 feet of the subject
property.
Soil Information
According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service's (MRCS) Web Soil Survey
(MRCS 2020), there are two distinct map units of soils within the subject property. One
map unit is listed as being 85 percent Alderwood gravelly sandy loam and 15 percent
minor components. Alderwood gravelly sandy loam is not designated as a hydric soil.
The minor component soils that are designated as hydric soils include 3 percent of
Shalcar and 2 percent of Norma soils. The other mapped unit is Mukilteo peat which is
designated as a hydric soil (Appendix E).
ANALYSIS PRECIPITATIONI SS
During the site assessment, the Shelton National Weather Station (NWS Station 457584)
recorded 0.00 inches of rainfall (NOAA 2021 a). In the 14 days preceding the site
assessment, 0.00 inches of rainfall was recorded at the station(NOAA 2021 a).
The total precipitation recorded at the Shelton station from July 1, 2020 through June 30,
2021 (65.01 inches) was approximately 96 percent of the normal rainfall (67.91 inches)
that occurs during a typical water year (NOAA 2021b and NRCS 2021a). Table 4 below
presents an analysis of the appropriate NRCS WETS table for the three months preceding
the field investigation.
Table 4. WETS precipitation analysis
WETS
Rainfall Measured
Preceding percentile Rainfall' Condition s2 Conditio Month
Month inches (inches) n Value; Weight Value
30% 70%
June .71 1.89 2.86 Normal 3 3 9
May .20 .59 1.80 Wet 3 2 6
April .31 1.24 1.63 Normal 3 1 3
Sum: 18
'Observed rainfall for the month(NOAA 2016b)
'Dry conditions are below 30%WETS table value,Normal conditions are between 30%and 70%of the WETS table
values,Wet conditions are above 70%of the WETS table value.
'Dry equals a value of 1,normal equals a value of 2,wet equals a value of 3
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Bins were established to evaluate the overall rainfall period during the field investigation;
drier (sum in 6-9), normal (sum is 10-14), wet(sum is 15-18). A sum of 18 indicates that
hydrologic conditions are wetter than normal.
METHODS
The assessment area was traversed and data were collected to confirm the wetland
boundary. Wetland WA, WB, and WC were delineated according to the procedures
described in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Federal Wetland Delineation
Manual (1987), and the Corps' Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland
Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region (Version 2.0) (2010).
Paired data plots and soil test pits were excavated to evaluate wetland and upland
conditions. Guidance from the Corps' Regional Supplement was used to evaluate the
data at each data point.
Plants were determined to be more or less associated with wetlands based on their
wetland indicator (FAC) status. The percent dominance for each plant strata was
determined using the 50-20 Rule, which is the recommended method for selecting
dominant species from a plant community in instances where quantitative data are
available (USACE 2010). In utilizing this rule, dominants are the most abundant species
that individually or collectively accounts for more than 50 percent of the total coverage of
vegetation in the stratum plus any other species that, by itself accounts for at least 20
percent of the total.
Additionally, the area within 300 ft of the parcel boundary was inspected either visually
or through aerial photograph interpretation to determine if other critical areas are within
the assessment area.
Hydrophytic Vegetation
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the NWI have established a rating
system that has been applied to commonly occurring plant species on the basis of their
frequency of occurrence in wetlands (Table 3). Species indicator status expresses the
range in which plants may occur in wetlands and non-wetlands (uplands). Under this
system, vegetation is considered hydrophytic when there is an indicator status of
facultative (FAC), facultative wetland (FACW) or obligate wetland(OBL) (Table 3).
The hydrophytic vegetation criterion for wetland determination is met when more than 50
percent of the dominant species in the plant community are FAC or wetter. The Corps'
National Wetland Plant List (Lichvar 2016) was used to determine vegetation indicator
status.
Table 3. Definitions for USFWS plant indicator status
Plant Indicator Indicator Status Definition(Estimated Probability of Occurrence)
Status Category Abbreviation
Obligate Upland UPL 10ccur rarely(<1 percent)in wetlands,and almost always(>99
_ 'percent)in uplands
................................................._.....i.......................................................:...._..............................................................._........_......................................_.._.._.._..............................
Facultative Upland FACU _!Occur sometimes(1 percent to<33 percent)in wetlands,but occur
;more often(>67 percent to 99 percent)in uplands
..._..... ............... ..................... _ _............... ....... ......... .. ..._.....
Facultative FAC (Similar likelihood(33 percent to 67 percent)of occurring in both
;:wetlands and uplands
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Facultative Wetland 1 FACW :Occur usually in wetlands(>67 percent to 99 percent),but also occur
'in uplands(1 percent to 33 percent)
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Obligate Wetland OBL ;Occur almost always(>99 percent)in wetlands,but rarely occur in »
!uplands(<1 percent)
.»...._......................................_............................_....................................»......................».................».».._..»..»..__»....»........»....................................._.............................»........
Not Listed 1 NL ;Not listed due to insufficient information to determine status
Wetland Hydrology
Evidence of permanent or periodic inundation (water marks, drift lines, drainage
patterns), or soil saturation to the surface for 12 consecutive days or more during the
growing season meets the hydrology criterion. Oxidized root channels in the top 12
inches and hydrogen sulfide are primary indicators and water-stained leaves and
geomorphic position are secondary indicators of wetland hydrology.
Hydric Soils
Soils that are saturated, flooded, or ponded long enough during the growing season to
develop anaerobic conditions in the upper soil horizons are considered hydric soils. Field
indicators include histosols, the presence of a histic epipedon, a sulfidic odor, low soil
chroma, and gleying. Soil conditions were compared to the Field Indicators of Hydric
Soils detailed in the Corps' Regional Supplement.
RESULTS
The site assessment resulted in the delineation of three wetlands (WA, WB, and WC) that
met all three wetland criteria defined by USACE's Regional Supplement (2010). Paired
data plots were sampled to determine the location of the boundary between uplands and
wetlands. A map of the wetland boundary flagging and location of soil pits can be found
in Appendix A.
Wetland WA
Wetland WA is a Palustrine Forested/Scrub Shrub wetland that is approximately 245,000
square feet in size (Figure 3). The wetland is located near the western border of the
subject property and extends offsite onto the neighboring properties.
Vegetation
The vegetation consisted of shrub species such as FAC designated salmonberry (Rubus
s ectabilis and FACW hardhack S iraea dou lasii . The tree species were largely
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dominated by FACW Pacific willow (Salix lasiandra).
Hydrology
Hydrologic support for Wetland WA is primarily provided by shallow groundwater.
Wetland WA is situated overall in a slight depression where groundwater is closer to the
surface then the surrounding landscape. Wetland hydrology indicators observed within
Wetland WA included saturation at 8 inches below the surface. There is a permanently
ponded area offsite to the north as well as an associated stream that flows through the
wetland and ultimately drains to Puget Sound.
Hydric Soils
Soils observed within the wetland consisted of an upper layer(0-6 inches) of dark brown
(10YR3/1) loam with subsoils (6-16 inches) consisting of a gray (10YR 511) loam clay
with yellowish brown (10YR5/6) redox features at 15 percent. The soils meet the F3
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indicator for a depleted matrix. Additionally, the smell of Hydrogen Sulfide was detected
from the pit.
Wetland WB
Wetland WB is a Palustrine Forested wetland that is approximately 7,700 square feet in
size and is situated in a depression near the access road in the northeast of the property.
Vegetation
There was no herbaceous layer in much of the wetland. The shrub layer vegetation
consisted of FACW hardhack (Spiraea douglasii). The tree species were dominated by
FACW pacific crab apple (Males fusca).
Hydrology
Hydrologic support for Wetland WB is primarily provided by surface water runoff from
precipitation and shallow groundwater. Wetland WB is situated in a concave depression
where groundwater is closer to the surface than the surrounding landscape. Wetland
hydrology indicators observed within Wetland WB included lack of vegetation in a
concave depression and soil cracking. It would be presumed that the wetland would
demonstrate saturation at wetter times of the year based on the presence of hydrophytic
vegetation and hydric soil indicators.
Hydric Soils
Soils observed within the wetland consisted of an upper layer (0-5 inches) of brown
(10YR3/1) loam with subsoils (5-16 inches) consisting of a dark brownish gray (10YR
6/2) sand loam. Redox indicators consisting of yellowish brown (10YR5/6)
concentrations were observed in the matrix at 20 percent.
Wetland WC
Wetland WC is a Palustrine Forested wetland that is approximately 8,300 square feet in
size (Figure 3). The wetland is located near the eastern border of the subject property
south of the access road and wetland WB.
Vegetation
The vegetation consisted of obligate herbaceous species like slough sedge (Carex
obnupta) and shrub species dominated by FACW hardhack (Spiraea douglasii). The tree
species were largely dominated by FACW Pacific willow(Salix lasiandra).
Hydrology
Hydrologic support for Wetland WC is mostly provided by surface water runoff and
shallow groundwater. Wetland WC is situated overall in a slight depression where
groundwater is closer to the surface then the surrounding landscape. Wetland hydrology
indicators observed within Wetland WC included soil cracking and nearby ponding up to
an inch.
Hydric Soils
Soils observed within the wetland consisted of an upper layer(0-3 inches) of dark brown
(10YR3/1) loam with subsoils (3-16 inches) consisting of a gray (10YR 511) clay with
yellowish brown (1 OYR5/6) redox features at 25 percent. The soils meet the F3 indicator
for a depleted matrix.
Figure 3.Wetland Map
Wetland WA
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Wetland Categorization
To determine the categorization of the wetland within the assessment area based on
function, the wetland classification guidelines in Ecology's wetland rating system (Hruby
2014) were used (MCC 8.52.110). Based on this guidance, the wetlands were given a
score for each of three functions: Water Quality, Hydrology, and Habitat(Table 4).
Table 4. Wetland rating and categorization summary
Size Cowardin Water
Feature (sq.ft.) Class HGM Class Quality Hydrology Habitat Total Category
WA 245,000 PFO Depressional 6 4 8 18 111
WB 7,700 PFO Depressional 5 4 6 15 1 V
WC 8,300 PFO I Depressional 5 4 6 15 1 IV
WA provides moderate water quality function, low hydrology function, and high habitat
function. It is considered a Category III wetland. Category III wetlands with a moderate
level of function for habitat have a I I0-foot buffer. WB and WC provide moderate water
quality functions, low hydrology functions, and moderate habitat functions, due to their
geomorphic position within the landscape. As a result, both wetlands are classified as
Category IV wetlands and are subject to a 40-foot buffer according to MCC 8.52.110.
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Functions and Values
Each wetland likely provides some level of water quality enhancement, hydrology, and
habitat functions. These wetlands likely filter out sediments and toxins from shallow
groundwater, preventing them from entering any nearby streams. Wetland WA differs
from wetland WB and WC by providing more ideal habitat functions because of its
situation within the landscape and accessibility to other habitat areas. However, even
wetland WB and WC likely provide some foraging and refuge for small mammals as well
as passerine foraging and refuge.
DISCUSSION
In summary,the site assessment performed on July 7th, 2021 resulted in the identification
of three wetlands on the subject property and another wetland located entirely offsite but
within 300 feet of the subject property (Appendix A). Wetland WA is classified as
Category III and both wetlands WB and WC are Category IV. According to MCC
8.52.110, wetland WA is subject to a 110-foot buffer while wetlands WB and WC would
each have a 40-Foot buffer. All critical area buffers include a 15-foot setback from the
buffer boundary(Appendix A).
BIOLOGIST QUALIFICATIONS
Tom Peterman
Tom Peterman is a Biologist with training in wetland science and ecological restoration.
Tom has professional experience in fisheries and marine mammal monitoring, wetland
and stream restoration, mitigation planning and monitoring, and fish and wildlife
assessments. Tom has earned a graduate degree and a certificate in wetland science and
management from the University of Washington. For a list of representative projects,
please contact him at Peterman Consulting.
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Environmental Laboratory (Corps). 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation
Manual. Technical Report Y 87-1, US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment
Station, Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Hruby, T. 2014. Washington State Wetland Rating System for Western Washington:
2014 Update. Washington State Department of Ecology Publication# 14-06-029.
Lichvar, R.W., D.L. Banks, W.N. Kirchner, and N.C. Melvin. 2016. The National
Wetland Plant List: 2016 Wetland Ratings. Phytoneuron 2016-30:1-17. Published 28
April 2016. ISSN 2153 733X.
Natural Resource Conservation Service (MRCS). 2021. United States Department of
Agriculture. Web Soil Survey [map online]. Queried July 14th, 2021. URL:
http://websoilsurvey.nres.usda.gov/
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAAa). 2021. National Climate
Data Center (NCDC). Daily Climatological Report: July 2020. Accessed July 14th,
2021. URL: www.ncdc.noaa.gov
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAAa). 2021. National Climate
Data Center (NCDC). Monthly Climatological Report. Accessed July 14th, 2021.
URL: www.ncdc.noaa.gov
Natural Resource Conservation Service(MRCS). 2021. Climate Data for Mason County,
WA. National Water and Climate Center. Monthly Totals/Averages: Years
1982-2010. Shelton NWS Station (457584). Accessed July 14th, 2021. URL:
hM2://agacis.rcc-acis.org/53053/obsmn
Natural Resource Conservation Service (MRCS). 2021. Climate Data for Pierce County,
WA. National Water and Climate Center. WETS Table. Tacoma No 1 NWS Station
(458278). Accessed July 14th, 2021. URL: hU://agacis.rcc-acis.org/53053/obsmn
Mason County Parcel Map Viewer. 2021. https://gis.co.mason.wa.us/mason//
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). 2010. Regional Supplement to the Corps of
Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, valleys, and Coast
Region (Version 2.0), ed. J. S. Wakeley, R. W. Lichvar, and C. V. Noble. ERDC/EL
TR-10-3. Vicksburg, MS: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2021. Wetland Mapper [map online].
National Wetlands Inventory Queried July 14th, 2021. URL:
ham://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Wetlands-Mapper.html Interactive Layer= "Wetlands".
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). 2021a. PHS on the Web [map
online]. Priority Habitats and Species Queried July 14th, 2021. URL:
hip://wdfw.wa.gov/mapl2in"hs/.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). 2021b. SalmonScape [map
online]. All SalmonScape Species. Queried July 14th, 2021. URL:
hhU://wdfw.wa.ggv/mapping/phs/.
Washington Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). 2021. Forest Practices
Application Mapping Tool [map online]. Streams and Water Type Breaks. Queried
July 14th, 2021. URL: hUs:Hfortress wa gov/dnr/protectiongis/f2amt/index.html
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APPENDIX A: WETLAND DELINEATION MAP
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WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT
APPENDIX B: WETLAND SUMMARY
WA WETLAND SUMMARY
Approximate Size 245,000
(sq.ft.): .,
Cowardin PFO/SS r aL fir.
Classification': �_.. , ,
HGM I Depressional a.
Classification':
Wetland
Category': a r`
Wetland Buffer ','
Width°: 110ft.
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Hydrophytic ` ..
Vegetation Yes `
Present(Y/N)?
Hydric Soil '
Indicator? Yes Z ``
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Hydrology Yes �-
Present?
Summary of Findings
The vegetation consisted of shrub species such as FAC designated salmonberry
Dominant Vegetation: (Rubus spectabilis) and FACW hardback (Spiraea douglasii). The tree species were
largely dominated by FACW Pacific willow(Salix lasiandra).
Soils observed within the wetland consisted of an upper layer (0-6 inches) of dark
brown (10YR3/1) loam with subsoils (6-16 inches) consisting of a gray(IOYR 511)
Soil Profile: loam clay with yellowish brown (10YR5/6) redox features at 15 percent. The soils
meet the F3 indicator for a depleted matrix. Additionally, the smell of Hydrogen
Sulfide was detected from the pit.
Wetland WA is situated overall in a slight depression where groundwater is closer to
Primary Hydrological the surface then the surrounding landscape. Wetland hydrology indicators observed
Support: within Wetland WA included saturation at 8 inches below the surface.
'Classification based on Cowardin et al.(1979).
2 HGM classification based on Brinson,M.M.(1993).
'Weiland rating was determined based on the guidelines defined in the local municipal code.
°Wetland buffer was determined based on the local municipal code.
s Sample plot total includes the collective amount of wetland and upland samples plots examined to define the wetland boundary.
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WB WETLAND SUMMARY
Approximate Size
(sq.ft.): 7,700
Cowardin PFO
Classification':
HGM Depressional
Classification': .k
Wetland IV
Category':
Wetland Buffer
Width
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Hydrophytic
Vegetation Yes
Present(Y/1S)?
Hydric Soil
Indicator? Yes +.
Wetland
Hydrology Yes
Present?
Summary of Findings
The vegetation consisted of shrub species such as FAC designated salmonberry
Dominant Vegetation: (Rubus spectabilis) and FACW hardhack (Spiraea douglasii). The tree species were
largely dominated by FACW Pacific willow(Salix lasiandra).
Soils observed within the wetland consisted of an upper layer (0-6 inches) of dark
brown (10YR3/1) loam with subsoils (6-16 inches) consisting of a gray(IOYR 511)
Soil Profile: loam clay with yellowish brown (10YR5/6) redox features at 15 percent. The soils
meet the F3 indicator for a depleted matrix. Additionally, the smell of Hydrogen
Sulfide was detected from the pit.
Wetland WA is situated overall in a slight depression where groundwater is closer to
Primary Hydrological the surface then the surrounding landscape. Wetland hydrology indicators observed
Support: within Wetland WA included saturation at 8 inches below the surface.
'Classification based on Cowardin et al.(1979).
'HGM classification based on Brinson,M.M.(1993).
'Wetland rating was determined based on the guidelines defined in the local municipal code.
Wetland buffer was determined based on the local municipal code.
Sample plot total includes the collective amount of wetland and upland samples plots examined to define the wetland boundary.
WC WETLAND SUMMARY
Approximate Size 8 100
(sq.ft.):
Cowardin PI-0
Classification[:
HGM Depressional
Classification':
Wetland IV
Category':
Wetlandr Buffer
40 ft.
Width :
I
Sample Plot
Totals: 2
,w
Hydrophytic ,
Vegetation Yes
Present(Y/N)?
Hydric Soil Yeti
Indicator?
Wetland {-
Hydrology Yes
Present?
Summary of Findings
There was no herbaceous layer in much of the wetland. The shrub layer vegetation
Dominant Vegetation: consisted of FACW hardback(Spiraea douglasii).The tree species were dominated by
FACW pacific crab apple(Malus fusca).
Soils observed within the wetland consisted of an upper layer(0-5 inches) of brown
(10YR3/1) loam with subsoils (5-16 inches) consisting of a dark brownish gray
Soil Profile: (10YR 6/2) sand loam. Redox indicators consisting of yellowish brown (IOYR5/6)
concentrations were observed in the matrix at 20 percent.
Hydrologic support for Wetland WB is primarily provided by surface water runoff
Primary Hydrological from precipitation and shallow groundwater. Wetland hydrology indicators observed
Support: within Wetland WB included lack of vegetation in a concave depression and soil
cracking.
Classification based on Cowardin et al.(1979).
2 HGM classification based on Brinson,M.M.(1993).
'Wetland rating was determined based on the guidelines defined in the local municipal code.
`Wetland buffer was determined based on the local municipal code.
s Sample plot total includes the collective amount of wetland and upland samples plots examined to define the wetland boundary.
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WETLAND ANALYSIS REPORT
APPENDIX C: WETLAND DATASHEETS
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM —Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
Project/Site: 6501 E Grapeview Loop Rd City/County: Mason Sampling Date; 7/7/21 �
Applicant/Owner: Murker State: WA Sampling Point: SP1
Investigator(s): TP Section,Township,Range: 32,22N,01 W
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Local relief(concave,convex,none): Slope(%): 1 <
Subregion(LRR): Lat: Long: Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name:_ Mukilteo peat NWI classification:
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no,explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation ,Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS— Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Remarks:
Very dry recently,still observed saturation in pit.
VEGETATION — Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft ) %Cover Species? Status
Number of Dominant Species
1. Frangula purshiana 50 Y FACU That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 4 (A)
2• Salix lasiandra 15 Y FACW
Total Number of Dominant
3• Species Across All Strata: 7 (B)
4.
65 Percent of Dominant Species
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 ft
=Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 57 (A/B)
)
1 Rubus spectabilis 65 Y FAC Prevalence Index worksheet:
2. Spiraea douglasii 20 Y FACW Total%Cover of: Multiply by:
3. Sambucus racemosus 5 N FACU OBL species x 1 =
4. FACW species x 2=
5. FAC species x 3=
90 Total Cover FACU species x 4=
=
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 6 ft ) UPL species x 5=
1. Polystichum munitum 5 Y FACU Column Totals: (A) (B)
2, Rubus ursinus 5 Y FACU
Prevalence Index =B/A=
3 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4. _ 1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5. X 2-Dominance Test is>50%
6. _ 3-Prevalence Index is:53.0'
7. _ 4-Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
g, data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
9. _ 5-Wetland Non-Vascular Plants'
104 _ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
11. 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
10 =Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 6 ft )
1. Rubus armeniacus 15 Y FAC Hydrophytic
2. Vegetation
15 Present? Yes X No
=Total Cover
Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 5
Remarks:
Meets the dominance test for hydrophytic vegetation.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point: SP1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type' Loc Texture Remarks
0-6 10YR 3/2 100 Loam
6-16 10YR 5/1 85 10YR 4/6 15 C M Loam Clay Saturation at 8 in.
'Type: C=Concentration,D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix,CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_ Histosol(All) _ Sandy Redox(S5) _ 2 cm Muck(All 0)
Histic Epipedon(A2) _ Stripped Matrix(S6) _ Red Parent Material(TF2)
_ Black Histic(A3) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(except MLRA 1) _ Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) _ Other(Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(All 1) X Depleted Matrix(F3)
Thick Dark Surface(All 2) _ Redox Dark Surface(F6) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) _ Redox Depressions(F8) unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer(if present):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
Second layer meets F3 hydric soil indicator.Faint Hydrogen Sulfide odor detected.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators(minimum of one required;check all that apply) Secondary Indicators(2 or more required)
Surface Water(Al) _ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(except _ Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(MLRA 1,2,
High Water Table(A2) MLRA 1,2,4A,and 413) 4A,and 413)
X Saturation (A3) _ Salt Crust(B11) _ Drainage Patterns(610)
_ Water Marks(131) _ Aquatic Invertebrates(B13) _ Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
_ Sediment Deposits(132) _ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Drift Deposits(133) _ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) _ Geomorphic Position(D2)
Algal Mat or Crust(134) _ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) _ Shallow Aquitard(D3)
Iron Deposits(i _ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) _ FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
_ Surface Soil Cracks(136) _ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)(LRR A) _ Raised Ant Mounds(D6)(LRR A)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) _ Other(Explain in Remarks) _ Frost-Heave Hummocks(D7)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth(inches):
Saturation Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 8 inches Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available:
Remarks:
Very dry recently but saturation observed at 8 inches in pit.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM —Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
Project/Site: 6501 E Grapeview Loop Rd City/County: Mason Sampling Date: 7/7/21
Applicant/Owner: Murker State: WA Sampling Point: SP2
Investigator(s): TP Section,Township, Range: 32,22N,01 W
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Local relief(concave,convex,none): Slope(%): 1 <
Subregion(LRR): Lat: Long: Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: Mukilteo peat NWI classification:
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no,explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS— Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X
ii
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X Is the Sampled Area
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
within a Wetland? Yes No X
Remarks:
VEGETATION —Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft ) %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species
1. Frangula purshiana 15 Y FACU That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 0 (A)
2. Pseudotsuga menziesii 25 Y FACU
Total Number of Dominant
Alnus rubra 5 N FAC
3. Species Across All Strata: 5 (B)
4.
45 Percent of Dominant Species
=Total Cover That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 0 (A/B)
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 ft )
1 Corylus cornuta 75 Y FACU Prevalence Index worksheet:
2.
Sambucus racemosus 5 N FACU Total%Cover of: Multiply by:
3. OBL species x 1 =
4. FACW species x 2=
5. FAC species x 3=
80 FACU species x 4=
=Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 6 ft ) UPL species x 5=
1. Polystichum munitum 5 N FACU Column Totals: (A) (B)
2, Rubus ursinus 20 Y FACU
Prevalence Index =B/A=
3 Galium trifolium 30 Y FACU
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4• _ 1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5• _ 2-Dominance Test is>50%
6. _ 3-Prevalence Index is 53.0'
7• _ 4-Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
g data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
g _ 5-Wetland Non-Vascular Plants'
10 _ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
11 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
55 Total Cover
be present,unless disturbed or problematic.
=
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 6 ft )
1• Hydrophytic
2. Vegetation X
Total Cover Present? Yes No
=
%Bare Ground in Herb Stratum
Remarks:
Does not qualify for hydrophytic vegetation classification.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point: SP2
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type Loc Texture Remarks
0-11 10YR 3/2 100 Sand Loam
11-16 10YR 4/3 100 Loam Sand
'Type: C=Concentration, D=De letion,RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
Histosol(Al) _ Sandy Redox(S5) _ 2 cm Muck(A10)
Histic Epipedon(A2) _ Stripped Matrix(S6) _ Red Parent Material(TF2)
_ Black Histic(A3) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(except MLRA 1) _ Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) _ Other(Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(Al 1) _ Depleted Matrix(F3)
_ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) _ Redox Dark Surface(F6) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) _ Redox Depressions(F8) unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer(if present):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators(minimum of one required;check all that apply) Secondary Indicators(2 or more required)
_ Surface Water(Al) _ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(except _ Water-Stained Leaves(69)(MLRA 1,2,
High Water Table(A2) MLRA 1,2,4A,and 4B) 4A,and 4B)
Saturation(A3) _ Salt Crust(1311) _ Drainage Patterns(B10)
Water Marks(B1) _ Aquatic Invertebrates(1313) _ Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Sediment Deposits(132) _ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
_ Drift Deposits(133) _ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) _ Geomorphic Position(D2)
Algal Mat or Crust(134) _ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) _ Shallow Aquitard(D3)
Iron Deposits(135) _ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) _ FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
Surface Soil Cracks(B6) _ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)(LRR A) _ Raised Ant Mounds(D6)(LRR A)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) _ Other(Explain in Remarks) _ Frost-Heave Hummocks(D7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth(inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM —Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
Project/Site: 6501 E Grapeview Loop Rd City/County: Mason Sampling Date: 7/7/21
Applicant/Owner: Murker State: WA Sampling Point: SP3
Investigator(s): TP Section,Township, Range: 32,22N,01 W
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Local relief(concave,convex,none): Slope(%): 1 <
Subregion(LRR): Lat: Long: Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: Alderwood gravelly sandy loam NWI classification:
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no,explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS— Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Remarks:
VEGETATION —Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft ) %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species
1. Malus fusca 80 Y FACW That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 3 (A)
2.
Total Number of Dominant
3. Species Across All Strata: 3 (B)
4.
25 Percent of Dominant Species
=Total Cover That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 100 (A/B)
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 ft )
1. Spiraea douglasii 40 Y FACW Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total%Cover of: Multiply by:
2.
OBL species x 1 =
3.
FACW species x 2=
4.
FAC species x 3=
5. FACU species x 4=
25 =Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 6 ft ) UPL species x 5=
1 Column Totals: (A) (B)
2. Prevalence Index =B/A=
3• Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4. _ 1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5. X 2-Dominance Test is>50%
6. _ 3-Prevalence Index is 53.0'
7. _ 4-Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
8 data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
9 _ 5-Wetland Non-Vascular Plants'
10 _ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
11. Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic.
=
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1 Hydrophytic
2 Vegetation
Present? Yes X No
=Total Cover
%Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 100
Remarks:
Meets the dominance test for hydrophytic vegetation.No herbaceous layer.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point: SP3
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type Loc Texture Remarks
0-5 10YR 3/1 100 Loam
5-16 10YR 6/2 80 10YR 5/6 20 C M Loam Clay
'Type: C=Concentration,D=De letion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
Histosol(Al) _ Sandy Redox(S5) _ 2 cm Muck(Al0)
Histic Epipedon(A2) _ Stripped Matrix(S6) _ Red Parent Material(TF2)
_ Black Histic(A3) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(except MLRA 1) _ Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Gieyed Matrix(F2) _ Other(Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(Al 1) X Depleted Matrix(F3)
_ Thick Dark Surface(Al 2) _ Redox Dark Surface(F6) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) _ Redox Depressions(F8) unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer(if present):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
Second layer meets F3 depleted matrix hydric soil indicator.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators(minimum of one required:check all that apply) Secondary Indicators(2 or more required)
Surface Water(Al) _ Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(except _ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(MLRA 1,2,
High Water Table(A2) MLRA 1,2,4A,and 4B) 4A,and 46)
Saturation(A3) _ Salt Crust(611) _ Drainage Patterns(B10)
Water Marks(131) _ Aquatic Invertebrates(B13) _ Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
_ Sediment Deposits(132) _ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Drift Deposits(133) _ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) _ Geomorphic Position(D2)
Algal Mat or Crust(64) _ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) _ Shallow Aquitard(D3)
Iron Deposits(65) _ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) _ FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
X Surface Soil Cracks(66) _ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)(LRR A) _ Raised Ant Mounds(D6)(LRR A)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) _ Other(Explain in Remarks) _ Frost-Heave Hummocks(D7)
X Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth(inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available:
Remarks:
Lots of bare ground in depression and observed soil cracks. Signs of redox,presumed saturation at wetter times of year.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM —Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
Project/Site: 6501 E Grapeview Loop Rd City/County: Mason Sampling Date: 7/7/21
Applicant/Owner: Murker State: WA Sampling Point: SP4
Investigator(s): TP Section,Township, Range: 32,22N,01 W
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Local relief(concave,convex,none): Slope(%): 1 <
Subregion(LRR): Lat: Long: Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: Alderwood gravelly sandy loam NWI classification:
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no,explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS— Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X Is the Sampled Area
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
within a Wetland? Yes No X
Remarks:
VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft ) %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species
1. Thuja plicata 30 Y FAC That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 4 (A)
2• Salix lasiandra 25 Y FACW
Total Number of Dominant 5
3• Species Across All Strata:
Alnus rubra 5 N FAC (B)
4.
60 Percent of Dominant Species
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 ft
=Total Cover That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 0 (A/B)
)
1 Spiraea douglasii 25 Y FACW Prevalence Index worksheet:
2.
Corpus alba 5 N FACW Total%Cover of: Multiply by:
3. OBL species x 1 =
4. FACW species x 2=
5. FAC species x 3=
30 FACU species x 4=
=Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 6 ft ) UPL species x 5=
1. Carex obnupta 5 Y OBL Column Totals: (A) (B)
2 Galium trifolium 10 Y FACU
Prevalence Index =B/A=
3• Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4• _ 1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5. X 2-Dominance Test is>50%
6. _ 3-Prevalence Index is 53.0'
7• _ 4-Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
g data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
g _ 5-Wetland Non-Vascular Plants'
10. _ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
11. Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
15 Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic.
=
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 6 ft )
1 Hydrophytic
2. Vegetation X
Present? Yes No
=Total Cover
%Bare Ground in Herb Stratum
Remarks:
Mostly hydrophytic vegetation due to being close to wetland boundary.Soils dry with no indicators.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point: SP4
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type Loc Texture Remarks
0-5 10YR 4/3 100 Loam
5-16 10YR 3/3 100 Loam Sand
'Type: C=Concentration, D=De letion, RM=Reduced Matrix,CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 'Location: PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
Histosol(Al) _ Sandy Redox(S5) _ 2 cm Muck(A10)
_ Histic Epipedon(A2) _ Stripped Matrix(S6) _ Red Parent Material(TF2)
Black Histic(A3) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1)(except MLRA 1) _ Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) _ Other(Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(Al 1) _ Depleted Matrix(F3)
_ Thick Dark Surface(Al 2) _ Redox Dark Surface(F6) 31ndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) _ Redox Depressions(F8) unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer(if present):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators(minimum of one required;check all that apply) Secondary Indicators(2 or more required)
_ Surface Water(A1) _ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(except _ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(MLRA 1,2,
High Water Table(A2) MLRA 1,2,4A,and 4B) 4A,and 4B)
Saturation(A3) _ Salt Crust(B11) _ Drainage Patterns(1310)
Water Marks(131) _ Aquatic Invertebrates(613) _ Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Sediment Deposits(132) _ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
_ Drift Deposits(133) _ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) _ Geomorphic Position(D2)
_ Algal Mat or Crust(64) _ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) _ Shallow Aquitard(D3)
_ Iron Deposits(65) _ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) _ FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
_ Surface Soil Cracks(86) _ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)(LRR A) _ Raised Ant Mounds(D6)(LRR A)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(67) _ Other(Explain in Remarks) _ Frost-Heave Hummocks(D7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth (inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM —Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
Project/Site: 6501 E Grapeview Loop Rd City/County: Mason Sampling Date: 7/7/21
Applicant/Owner: Murker State: WA Sampling Point: SP5
Investigator(s): TP Section,Township, Range: 32,22N,01W
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Local relief(concave,convex,none): Slope(%): 1 <
Subregion(LRR): Lat: Long: Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: Alderwood gravelly sandy loam NWI classification:
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes_X _ No (If no,explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS— Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Remarks:
Very dry recently,still observed nearby standing water.
VEGETATION —Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 ft ) %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species
1. Salix lasiandra 25 Y FACW That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 4 (A)
2' Total Number of Dominant
3. Species Across All Strata: 4 (B)
4.
25 Percent of Dominant Species
=Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100 (A/B)
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15 ft )
1 Cornus alba 10 Y FACW Prevalence Index worksheet:
2. Spiraea douglasii 15 Y FACW Total%Cover of: Multiply by:
3. OBL species x 1 =
4. FACW species x 2=
5. FAC species x 3=
25 FACU species x 4=
=Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 6 ft ) UPL species x 5=
1. Carex obnupta 40 Y OBL Column Totals: (A) (B)
2 Prevalence Index =B/A=
3• Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4. _ 1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
5. X 2-Dominance Test is>50%
6. _ 3-Prevalence Index is<-3.0'
7• _ 4-Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
g data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
g _ 5-Wetland Non-Vascular Plants'
10. _ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
11 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
Y Total Cover be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
=
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1. Hydrophytic
2 Vegetation
Present? Yes X No
Total Cover
%Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 10
Remarks:
Meets the dominance test for hydrophytic vegetation.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast-Version 2.0
SOIL Sampling Point: SP5
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type Loc Texture Remarks
0-3 10YR 3/1 100 Loam
3-16 10YR 5/1 75 10YR 4/6 25 C M Clay
'Type: C=Concentration, D=De letion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_ Histosol(Al) _ Sandy Redox(S5) _ 2 cm Muck(A10)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2) _ Stripped Matrix(S6) _ Red Parent Material(TF2)
Black Histic(A3) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(except MLRA 1) _ Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) _ Other(Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(Al 1) X Depleted Matrix(F3)
Thick Dark Surface(Al 2) _ Redox Dark Surface(F6) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) _ Redox Depressions(F8) unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer(if present):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
Second layer meets F3 depleted matrix hydric soil indicator.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators(minimum of one required;check all that apply) Secondary Indicators(2 or more required)
X Surface Water(Al) _ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(except _ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(MLRA 1,2,
High Water Table(A2) MLRA 1,2,4A,and 413) 4A,and 4B)
Saturation(A3) _ Salt Crust(B11) _ Drainage Patterns(B10)
_ Water Marks(B1) _ Aquatic Invertebrates(B13) _ Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
_ Sediment Deposits(132) _ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Drift Deposits(133) _ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) _ Geomorphic Position(D2)
_ Algal Mat or Crust(134) _ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) _ Shallow Aquitard(D3)
Iron Deposits(135) _ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) _ FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
X Surface Soil Cracks(136) _ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)(LRR A) _ Raised Ant Mounds(D6)(LRR A)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) _ Other(Explain in Remarks) _ Frost-Heave Hummocks(D7)
X Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(88)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): •25
Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth(inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available:
Remarks:
Lots of clay in soil and nearby soil cracks.Signs of redox,presumed saturation at wetter times of year.Small amount of standing water
nearby.
US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0
6501 E GRAPEVIEw Loop
MASON COUNTY PARCEL NO. 122322100150
WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT
APPENDIX D: WETLAND RATING FORMS
Wetland name or number WA
RATING SUMMARY - Western Washington
Name of wetland (or ID #): Wetland WA Date of site visit: 7/7/2021
Rated by Tom Peterman Trained by Ecology? X Yes No Date of training 10/2018
HGM Class used for rating Depressional Wetland has multiple HGM classes?_Y X N
NOTE: Form is not complete without the figures requested (figures can be combined).
Source of base aerial photo/map Google Earth
OVERALL WETLAND CATEGORY III (based on functions V or special characteristics_)
1. Category of wetland based on FUNCTIONS
Category I —Total score = 23 - 27
Score for each
Category II—Total score = 20 - 22 function based
on three
X Category III—Total score = 16 - 19 ratings
Category IV—Total score = 9 - 15 (order of ratings
is not
FUNCTION Improving Hydrologic important)
EHabitat
Water Quality 9 = H,H,H
Circle the appropriate ratings g = H,H,M
Site Potential H ® L H L H P L 7 = H,H,L
Landscape Potential H ® L H M 0 ® M L 7= H,M,M
Value H C0 L H M M L TOTAL 6= H,M,L
6= M,M,M
Score Based on 6 4 8 18
5 = H,L,L
Ratings 5 = M,M,L
4= M,L,L
3 = L,L,L
2. Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland
CHARACTERISTIC CATEGORY
Estuarine I II
Wetland of High Conservation Value I
Bog I
Mature Forest I
Old Growth Forest I
Coastal Lagoon I II
Interdunal I II III IV
None of the above
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Wetland name or number
Maps and figures required to answer questions correctly for
Western Washington
Depressional Wetlands
Map of: To answer questions: Figure#
Cowardin plant classes D 1.3, H 1.1, H 1.4
Hydroperiods D 1.4, H 1.2
Location of outlet(can be added to map of hydroperiods) D 1.1, D 4.1
Boundary of area within 150 ft of the wetland (can be added to another figure) D 2.2, D 5.2
Map of the contributing basin D 4.3, D 5.3
1 km Polygon:Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge-including H 2.1, H 2.2, H 2.3
polygons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
Screen capture of map of 303(d) listed waters in basin (from Ecology website) D 3.1, D 3.2
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found (from web) D 3.3
Riverine Wetlands
Map of: To answer questions: Figure#
Cowardin plant classes H 1.1, H 1.4
Hydroperiods H 1.2
Ponded depressions R 1.1
Boundary of area within 150 ft of the wetland (can be added to another figure) R 2.4
Plant cover of trees,shrubs, and herbaceous plants R 1.2, R 4.2
Width of unit vs.width of stream (can be added to another figure) R 4.1
Map of the contributing basin R 2.2, R 2.3, R 5.2
1 km Polygon:Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge-including H 2.1, H 2.2, H 2.3
polygons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
Screen capture of map of 303(d) listed waters in basin (from Ecology website) R 3.1
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found (from web) R 3.2, R 3.3
Lake Fringe Wetlands
Map of: To answer questions: Figure#
Cowardin plant classes L 1.1, L 4.1, H 1.1, H 1.4
Plant cover of trees,shrubs,and herbaceous plants L 1.2
Boundary of area within 150 ft of the wetland (can be added to another figure) L 2.2
1 km Polygon:Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge-including H 2.1, H 2.2, H 2.3
polygons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
Screen capture of map of 303(d)listed waters in basin (from Ecology website) L 3.1, L 3.2
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found (from web) L 3.3
Slope Wetlands
Map of: To answer questions: Figure#
Cowardin plant classes H 1.1, H 1.4
Hydroperiods H 1.2
Plant cover of dense trees,shrubs,and herbaceous plants S 1.3
Plant cover of dense,rigid trees,shrubs,and herbaceous plants S 4.1
(can be added to figure above)
Boundary of 150 ft buffer(can be added to another figure) S 2.1,S 5.1
1 km Polygon:Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge-including H 2.1, H 2.2, H 2.3
polygons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
Screen capture of map of 303(d) listed waters in basin(from Ecology website) S 3.1,5 3.2
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found (from web) S 3.3
Wetland Rating System for Western WA: 2014 Update 2
Rating Form-Effective January 1,2015
Wetland name or number WA
HGM Classification of Wetlands in Western Washington
For questions 1-7, the criteria described must apply to the entire unit being rated.
If the hydrologic criteria listed in each question do not apply to the entire unit being rated,you
probably have a unit with multiple HGM classes. In this case, identify which hydrologic criteria in
questions 1-7 apply, and go to Question 8.
1. Are the water levels in the entire unit usually controlled by tides except during floods?
® -go to 2 YES - the wetland class is Tidal Fringe -go to 1.1
1.1 Is the salinity of the water during periods of annual low flow below 0.5 ppt (parts per thousand)?
a - Saltwater Tidal Fringe (Estuarine) YES - Freshwater Tidal Fringe
Ifyour wetland can be classified as a Freshwater Tidal Fringe use the forms for Riverine wetlands. If it
is Saltwater Tidal Fringe it is an Estuarine wetland and is not scored. This method cannot be used to
score functions for estuarine wetlands.
2. The entire wetland unit is flat and precipitation is the only source (>90%) of water to it. Groundwater
and surface water runoff are NOT sources of water to the unit.
OD -go to 3 YES -The wetland class is Flats
Ifyour wetland can be classified as a Flats wetland, use the form for Depressional wetlands.
3. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria?
_The vegetated part of the wetland is on the shores of a body of permanent open water (without any
plants on the surface at any time of the year) at least 20 ac (8 ha) in size;
_At least 30% of the open water area is deeper than 6.6 ft (2 m).
0) - go to 4 YES -The wetland class is Lake Fringe (Lacustrine Fringe)
4. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria?
The wetland is on a slope (slope can be verygradual),
The water flows through the wetland in one direction (unidirectional) and usually comes from
seeps. It may flow subsurface, as sheetflow, or in a Swale without distinct banks,
The water leaves the wetland without being impounded.
aa) - go to 5 YES -The wetland class is Slope
NOTE: Surface water does not pond in these type of wetlands except occasionally in very small and
shallow depressions or behind hummocks (depressions are usually<3 ft diameter and less than 1 ft
deep).
5. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria?
The unit is in a valley, or stream channel, where it gets inundated by overbank flooding from that
stream or river,
The overbank flooding occurs at least once every 2 years.
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Q -go to 6 YES- The wetland class is Riverine
NOTE: The Riverine unit can contain depressions that are filled with water when the river is not
flooding
6. Is the entire wetland unit in a topographic depression in which water ponds, or is saturated to the
surface, at sometime during the year? This means that any outlet, if present, is higher than the interior
of the wetland.
NO -go to 7 ®S - The wetland class is Depressional
7. Is the entire wetland unit located in a very flat area with no obvious depression and no overbank
flooding? The unit does not pond surface water more than a few inches. The unit seems to be
maintained by high groundwater in the area. The wetland may be ditched, but has no obvious natural
outlet.
NO -go to 8 YES - The wetland class is Depressional
8. Your wetland unit seems to be difficult to classify and probably contains several different HGM
classes. For example, seeps at the base of a slope may grade into a riverine floodplain, or a small
stream within a Depressional wetland has a zone of flooding along its sides. GO BACK AND IDENTIFY
WHICH OF THE HYDROLOGIC REGIMES DESCRIBED IN QUESTIONS 1-7 APPLY TO DIFFERENT
AREAS IN THE UNIT (make a rough sketch to help you decide). Use the following table to identify the
appropriate class to use for the rating system if you have several HGM classes present within the
wetland unit being scored.
NOTE: Use this table only if the class that is recommended in the second column represents 10% or
more of the total area of the wetland unit being rated. If the area of the HGM class listed in column 2
is less than 10% of the unit; classify the wetland using the class that represents more than 90% of the
total area.
HGM classes within the wetland unit HGM c►ass to
being rated use in rating
Slope + Riverine Riverine
Slope + Depressional Depressional
Slope + Lake Fringe Lake Fringe
Depressional + Riverine along stream Depressional
within boundary of depression
Depressional + Lake Fringe Depressional
Riverine + Lake Fringe Riverine
Salt Water Tidal Fringe and any other Treat as
class of freshwater wetland ESTUARINE
Ifyou are still unable to determine which of the above criteria apply to your wetland, or ifyou have
more than 2 HGM classes within a wetland boundary, classify the wetland as Depressional for the
rating.
Wetland Rating System for Western WA: 2014 Update 4
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Wetland name or number WA
DEPRESSIONAL AND FLATS WETLANDS
Water Quality Functions - Indicators that the site functions to improve water quality
D 1.0. Does the site have the potential to improve water quality?
D 1.1. Characteristics of surface water outflows from the wetland:
Wetland is a depression or flat depression (QUESTION 7 on key)with no surface water leaving it(no outlet).
points=3
Wetland has an intermittently flowing stream or ditch, OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet.
points=2 2
Wetland has an unconstricted,or slightly constricted,surface outlet that is permanently flowing points= 1
Wetland is a flat depression (QUESTION 7 on key),whose outlet is a permanently flowing ditch. points= 1
D 1.2.The soil 2 in below the surface (or duff laver) is true clay or true organic(use NRCS definitions).Yes=4 No=0 4
D 1.3. Characteristics and distribution of persistent plants(Emergent,Scrub-shrub, and/or Forested Cowardin classes):
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed, plants>95%of area points=5
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed, plants>% of area points=3 5
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed plants>1/10 of area points= 1
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed plants<1/10 of area points=0
D 1.4. Characteristics of seasonal ponding or inundation:
This is the area that is ponded for at least 2 months.See description in manual.
Area seasonally ponded is>%total area of wetland points=4 2
Area seasonally ponded is>%total area of wetland points=2
Area seasonally ponded is<%total area of wetland points=0
Total for D 1 Add the points in the boxes above 8
Rating of Site Potential If score is: 12-16= H X 6-11= M _0-5= L Record the rating on the first page
D 2.0. Does the landscape have the potential to support the water quality function of the site?
D 2.1. Does the wetland unit receive stormwater discharges? Yes= 1 No=0 0
D 2.2. Is>10%of the area within 150 ft of the wetland in land uses that generate pollutants? Yes= 1 No=0 0
D 2.3.Are there septic systems within 250 ft of the wetland? Yes=1 No=0 1
D 2.4.Are there other sources of pollutants coming into the wetland that are not listed in questions D 2.1-D 2.3?
Source Yes=1 No=0 0
Total for D 2 Add the points in the boxes above 1
Rating of Landscape Potential If score is:_3 or 4= H X 1 or 2 = M _0= L Record the rating on the first page
D 3.0. Is the water quality improvement provided by the site valuable to society?
D 3.1. Does the wetland discharge directly(i.e.,within 1 mi)to a stream, river, lake,or marine water that is on the
303(d)list? Yes=1 No=0 1
D 3.2. Is the wetland in a basin or sub-basin where an aquatic resource is on the 303(d) list? Yes=1 No=0 0
D 3.3. Has the site been identified in a watershed or local plan as important for maintaining water quality (answer YES
if there is a TMDL for the basin in which the unit is found)? Yes=2 No=0 0
Total for D 3 Add the points in the boxes above 1
Rating of Value If score is: 2-4= H X 1= M _0=L Record the rating on the first page
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Wetland name or number WA
DEPRESSIONAL AND FLATS WETLANDS
Hydrologic Functions - Indicators that the site functions to reduce flooding and stream degradation
D 4.0. Does the site have the potential to reduce flooding and erosion?
D 4.1. Characteristics of surface water outflows from the wetland:
Wetland is a depression or flat depression with no surface water leaving it(no outlet) points=4
Wetland has an intermittently flowing stream or ditch, OR highly constricted permanently flowing outletpoints=2 2
Wetland is a flat depression (QUESTION 7 on key),whose outlet is a permanently flowing ditch points= 1
Wetland has an unconstricted,or slightly constricted,surface outlet that is permanently flowing points=0
D 4.2. Depth of storage during wet periods:Estimate the height of ponding above the bottom of the outlet. For wetlands
with no outlet, measure from the surface of permanent water or if dry, the deepest part.
Marks of ponding are 3 ft or more above the surface or bottom of outlet points=7
Marks of ponding between 2 ft to<3 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points=5 3
Marks are at least 0.5 ft to<2 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points=3
The wetland is a "headwater" wetland points=3
Wetland is flat but has small depressions on the surface that trap water points= 1
Marks of ponding less than 0.5 ft(6 in) points=0
D 4.3. Contribution of the wetland to storage in the watershed:Estimate the ratio of the area of upstream basin
contributing surface water to the wetland to the area of the wetland unit itself.
The area of the basin is less than 10 times the area of the unit points=5 3
The area of the basin is 10 to 100 times the area of the unit points=3
The area of the basin is more than 100 times the area of the unit points=0
Entire wetland is in the Flats class points=5
Total for D 4 Add the points in the boxes above 8
Rating of Site Potential If score is:_12-16=H X 6-11=M _0-5=L Record the rating on the first page
D 5.0. Does the landscape have the potential to support hydrologic functions of the site?
D 5.1. Does the wetland receive stormwater discharges? Yes= 1 No=0 0
D 5.2. Is >10%of the area within 150 ft of the wetland in land uses that generate excess runoff? Yes= 1 No=O 0
D 5.3. Is more than 25%of the contributing basin of the wetland covered with intensive human land uses(residential at
>1 residence/ac, urban, commercial, agriculture,etc.)? Yes= 1 No=0 0
Total for D 5 Add the points in the boxes above 0
Rating of Landscape Potential If score is:_3=H _1 or 2=M X 0=L Record the rating on the first page
D 6.0.Are the hydrologic functions provided by the site valuable to society?
D 6.1.The unit is in a landscape that has flooding problems. Choose the description that best matches conditions around
the wetland unit being rated. Do not add points. Choose the highest score if more than one condition is met.
The wetland captures surface water that would otherwise flow down-gradient into areas where flooding has
damaged human or natural resources(e.g., houses or salmon redds):
• Flooding occurs in a sub-basin that is immediately down-gradient of unit. points=2
• Surface flooding problems are in a sub-basin farther down-gradient. points=1 0
Flooding from groundwater is an issue in the sub-basin. points= 1
The existing or potential outflow from the wetland is so constrained by human or natural conditions that the
water stored by the wetland cannot reach areas that flood. Explain why points=0
There are no problems with flooding downstream of the wetland. points=0
D 6.2. Has the site been identified as important for flood storage or flood conveyance in a regional flood control plan?
0
Yes=2 No=O
Total for D 6 Add the points in the boxes above 0
Rating of Value If score is: 2-4=H _1= M X 0=L Record the rating on the first page
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Wetland name or number WA
These questions apply to wetlands of all HGM classes.
HABITAT FUNCTIONS - Indicators that site functions to provide important habitat
H 1.0. Does the site have the potential to provide habitat?
H 1.1.Structure of plant community: Indicators are Cowardin classes and strata within the Forested class. Check the
Cowardin plant classes in the wetland. Up to 10 patches maybe combined for each class to meet the threshold
of ac or more than 10%of the unit if it is smaller than 2.5 ac.Add the number of structures checked.
Aquatic bed 4 structures or more: points=4
Emergent 3 structures: points=2 2
X Scrub-shrub(areas where shrubs have>30%cover) 2 structures: points= 1
X Forested(areas where trees have> 30%cover) 1 structure: points=0
If the unit has a Forested class, check if:
X The Forested class has 3 out of 5 strata(canopy, sub-canopy, shrubs, herbaceous, moss/ground-cover)
that each cover 20%within the Forested polygon
H 1.2. Hydroperiods
Check the types of water regimes(hydroperiods) present within the wetland. The water regime has to cover
more than 10%of the wetland or X ac to count(see text for descriptions of hydroperiods).
X Permanently flooded or inundated 4 or more types present: points=3
X Seasonally flooded or inundated 3 types present: points=2
3
Occasionally flooded or inundated 2 types present: points=1
X Saturated only 1 type present: points=0
_X Permanently flowing stream or river in, or adjacent to,the wetland
Seasonally flowing stream in, or adjacent to,the wetland
Lake Fringe wetland 2 points
Freshwater tidal wetland 2 points
H 1.3. Richness of plant species
Count the number of plant species in the wetland that cover at least 10 ft2.
Different patches of the some species can be combined to meet the size threshold and you do not have to name
the species. Do not include Eurasian milfoil,reed canarygrass,purple loosestrife, Canadian thistle 2
If you counted: >19 species points=2
5-19 species points= 1
<5 species points=0
H 1.4. Interspersion of habitats
Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion among Cowardin plants classes(described in H 1.1), or
the classes and unvegetated areas(can include open water or mudflats) is high, moderate, low, or none. If you
have four or more plant classes or three classes and open water, the rating is always high.
O (*) 3
None=0 points Low= 1 point Moderate=2 points
All three diagrams
in this row +++ ++++ + -
++ +++
are HIGH=3points
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H 1.5.Special habitat features:
Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland. The number of checks is the number of points.
X Large, downed,woody debris within the wetland (>4 in diameter and 6 ft long).
X Standing snags(dbh>4 in)within the wetland
Undercut banks are present for at least 6.6 ft(2 m)and/or overhanging plants extends at least 3.3 ft(1 m)
over a stream(or ditch)in, or contiguous with the wetland, for at least 33 ft(10 m)
Stable steep banks of fine material that might be used by beaver or muskrat for denning (>30 degree
slope) OR signs of recent beaver activity are present (cut shrubs or trees that have not yet weathered 3
where wood is exposed)
At least%ac of thin-stemmed persistent plants or woody branches are present in areas that are
permanently or seasonally inundated (structures for egg-laying by amphibians)
X Invasive plants cover less than 25%of the wetland area in every stratum of plants(see H 1.1 for list of
strata)
Total for H 1 Add the points in the boxes above 13
Rating of Site Potential If score is:_15-18=H X 7-14=M _0-6=L Record the rating on the first page
H 2.0. Does the landscape have the potential to support the habitat functions of the site?
H 2.1.Accessible habitat(include only habitat that directly abuts wetland unit).
Calculate: %undisturbed habitat 7 [(%moderate and low intensity land uses)/2] 3 = 10 %
+If total accessible habitat is:
>1/3(33.3%)of 1 km Polygon points=3 1
20-33%of 1 km Polygon points=2
10-19%of 1 km Polygon points= 1
<10%of 1 km Polygon points=0
H 2.2. Undisturbed habitat in 1 km Polygon around the wetland.
Calculate: %undisturbed habitat 13+[(%moderate and low intensity land uses)/2] 3 = 16 %
Undisturbed habitat>50%of Polygon points=3
3
Undisturbed habitat 10-50%and in 1-3 patches points=2
Undisturbed habitat 10-50%and >3 patches points=1
Undisturbed habitat< 10%of 1 km Polygon points=0
H 2.3. Land use intensity in 1 km Polygon: If
>50%of 1 km Polygon is high intensity land use points=( 2) 0
<_50%of 1 km Polygon is high intensity points=0
Total for H 2 Add the points in the boxes above 4
Rating of Landscape Potential If score is: X 4-6=H _1-3=M _<1=L Record the rating on the first page
H 3.0. Is the habitat provided by the site valuable to society?
H 3.1. Does the site provide habitat for species valued in laws, regulations, or policies?Choose only the highest score
that applies to the wetland being rated.
Site meets ANY of the following criteria: points=2
-X It has 3 or more priority habitats within 100 m (see next page)
— It provides habitat for Threatened or Endangered species(any plant or animal on the state or federal lists)
— It is mapped as a location for an individual WDFW priority species 0
— It is a Wetland of High Conservation Value as determined by the Department of Natural Resources
— It has been categorized as an important habitat site in a local or regional comprehensive plan, in a
Shoreline Master Plan,or in a watershed plan
Site has 1 or 2 priority habitats(listed on next page)within 100 m points= 1
Site does not meet any of the criteria above points=0
Rating of Value If score is: X 2=H _3=M _0= L Record the rating on the first page
Wetland Rating System for Western WA: 2014 Update 14
Rating Form-Effective January 1,2015
Wetland name or number WA
WDFW Priority Habitats
Priority habitats listed by WDFW(see complete descriptions of WDFW priority habitats,and the counties in which they can
be found,in: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.2008. Priority Habitat and Species List.Olympia,Washington.
177 pp.http://wdfw.wa.goylpublications/00165/wdfw00165.pdf or access the list from here:
http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/phs/1i5u)
Count how many of the following priority habitats are within 330 ft(100 m) of the wetland unit: NOTE: This question is
independent of the land use between the wetland unit and the priority habitat.
— Aspen Stands: Pure or mixed stands of aspen greater than 1 ac(0.4 ha).
— Biodiversity Areas and Corridors: Areas of habitat that are relatively important to various species of native fish and
wildlife (full descriptions in WDFW PHS report).
— Herbaceous Balds: Variable size patches of grass and forbs on shallow soils over bedrock.
— Old-growth/Mature forests: Old-growth west of Cascade crest-Stands of at least 2 tree species,forming a multi-
layered canopy with occasional small openings;with at least 8 trees/ac(20 trees/ha) > 32 in(81 cm) dbh or> 200
years of age.Mature forests-Stands with average diameters exceeding 21 in (53 cm) dbh; crown cover may be less
than 100%;decay,decadence,numbers of snags,and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that
found in old-growth;80-200 years old west of the Cascade crest.
— Oregon White Oak: Woodland stands of pure oak or oak/conifer associations where canopy coverage of the oak
component is important(full descriptions in WDFW PHS report p. 158-see web link above).
X Riparian: The area adjacent to aquatic systems with flowing water that contains elements of both aquatic and
terrestrial ecosystems which mutually influence each other.
— Westside Prairies: Herbaceous,non-forested plant communities that can either take the form of a dry prairie or a wet
prairie(full descriptions in WDFW PHS report p. 161 -see web link above).
X Instream: The combination of physical,biological,and chemical processes and conditions that interact to provide
functional life history requirements for instream fish and wildlife resources.
— Nearshore: Relatively undisturbed nearshore habitats. These include Coastal Nearshore,Open Coast Nearshore,and
Puget Sound Nearshore. (full descriptions of habitats and the definition of relatively undisturbed are in WDFW report-
see web link on previous page).
— Caves: A naturally occurring cavity,recess,void,or system of interconnected passages under the earth in soils,rock,
ice,or other geological formations and is large enough to contain a human.
— Cliffs: Greater than 25 ft(7.6 m)high and occurring below 5000 ft elevation.
— Talus:Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average size 0.5-6.5 ft(0.15 -2.0 m),composed of basalt,andesite,
and/or sedimentary rock,including riprap slides and mine tailings.May be associated with cliffs.
X Snags and Logs: Trees are considered snags if they are dead or dying and exhibit sufficient decay characteristics to
enable cavity excavation/use by wildlife.Priority snags have a diameter at breast height of> 20 in (51 cm) in western
Washington and are>6.5 ft(2 m) in height. Priority logs are> 12 in (30 cm) in diameter at the largest end,and> 20 ft
(6 m)long.
Note:All vegetated wetlands are by definition a priority habitat but are not included in this list because they are addressed
elsewhere.
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Wetland name or number WA
CATEGORIZATION BASED ON SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Wetland Type Category
Check off any criteria that apply to the wetland. Circle the category when the appropriate criteria are met.
SC 1.0. Estuarine wetlands
Does the wetland meet the following criteria for Estuarine wetlands?
—The dominant water regime is tidal,
—Vegetated,and
—With a salinity greater than 0.5 ppt Yes-Go to SC 1.1 ®=Not an estuarine wetland
SC 1.1. Is the wetland within a National Wildlife Refuge, National Park, National Estuary Reserve, Natural Area
Preserve,State Park or Educational, Environmental, or Scientific Reserve designated under WAC 332-30-151?
Cat. I
Yes=Category I No-Go to SC 1.2
SC 1.2. Is the wetland unit at least 1 ac in size and meets at least two of the following three conditions?
—The wetland is relatively undisturbed(has no diking, ditching,filling, cultivation,grazing, and has less
than 10%cover of non-native plant species. (If non-native species are Spartina,see page 25) Cat.
—At least Y4 of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub,forest, or un-grazed or un-
mowed grassland. Cat.II
—The wetland has at least two of the following features:tidal channels,depressions with open water, or
contiguous freshwater wetlands. Yes=Category I No=Category II
SC 2.0. Wetlands of High Conservation Value (WHCV)
SC 2.1. Has the WA Department of Natural Resources updated their website to include the list of Wetlands of High
Conservation Value? Yes-Go to SC 2.2 No-Go to SC 2.3 Cat.
SC 2.2. Is the wetland listed on the WDNR database as a Wetland of High Conservation Value?
Yes=Category I ®=Not a WHCV
SC 2.3. Is the wetland in a Section/Township/Range that contains a Natural Heritage wetland?
http://wwwl.dnr.wa.gov/nhp/refdesk/datasearch/wnhpwetlands.pdf
Yes-Contact WNHP/WDNR and go to SC 2.4 No =Not a WHCV
SC 2.4. Has WDNR identified the wetland within the S/T/R as a Wetland of High Conservation Value and listed it on
their website? Yes=Category I No=Not a WHCV
SC 3.0. Bogs
Does the wetland (or any part of the unit)meet both the criteria for soils and vegetation in bogs? Use the key
below. If you answer YES you will still need to rate the wetland based on its functions.
SC 3.1. Does an area within the wetland unit have organic soil horizons, either peats or mucks,that compose 16 in or
more of the first 32 in of the soil profile? Yes-Go to SC 3.3 No-Go to SC 3.2
SC 3.2. Does an area within the wetland unit have organic soils, either peats or mucks,that are less than 16 in deep
over bedrock,or an impermeable hardpan such as clay or volcanic ash,or that are floating on top of a lake or
pond? Yes-Go to SC 3.3 No=Is not a bog
SC 3.3. Does an area with peats or mucks have more than 70%cover of mosses at ground level,AND at least a 30%
cover of plant species listed in Table 4? Yes=Is a Category I bog ®- Go to SC 3.4
NOTE: If you are uncertain about the extent of mosses in the understory,you may substitute that criterion by
measuring the pH of the water that seeps into a hole dug at least 16 in deep. If the pH is less than 5.0 and the
plant species in Table 4 are present,the wetland is a bog. Cat.1
SC 3.4. Is an area with peats or mucks forested(>30%cover)with Sitka spruce,subalpine fir,western red cedar,
western hemlock, lodgepole pine, quaking aspen, Engelmann spruce, or western white pine,AND any of the
species(or combination of species) listed in Table 4 provide more than 30%of the cover under the canopy?
Yes=Is a Category I bog No=Is not a bog
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Wetland name or number WA
SC 4.0. Forested Wetlands
Does the wetland have at least 1 contiguous acre of forest that meets one of these criteria for the WA
Department of Fish and Wildlife's forests as priority habitats?If you answer YES you will still need to rate
the wetland based on its functions.
—Old-growth forests(west of Cascade crest):Stands of at least two tree species,forming a multi-layered
canopy with occasional small openings;with at least 8 trees/ac(20 trees/ha)that are at least 200 years of
age OR have a diameter at breast height(dbh)of 32 in (81 cm) or more.
— Mature forests(west of the Cascade Crest):Stands where the largest trees are 80-200 years old OR the
species that make up the canopy have an average diameter(dbh)exceeding 21 in (53 cm).
Yes= Category I M=Not a forested wetland for this section Cat.I
SC 5.0. Wetlands in Coastal Lagoons
Does the wetland meet all of the following criteria of a wetland in a coastal lagoon?
—The wetland lies in a depression adjacent to marine waters that is wholly or partially separated from
marine waters by sandbanks,gravel banks,shingle,or,less frequently, rocks
—The lagoon in which the wetland is located contains ponded water that is saline or brackish(>0.5 ppt)
during most of the year in at least a portion of the lagoon (needs to be measured near the bottom) Cat.
Yes-Go to SC 5.1 0=Not a wetland in a coastal lagoon
SC 5.1. Does the wetland meet all of the following three conditions?
—The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking, ditching,filling,cultivation,grazing), and has less
than 20%cover of aggressive,opportunistic plant species(see list of species on p. 100). Cat.II
—At least%of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub,forest, or un-grazed or un-
mowed grassland.
—The wetland is larger than 1/10 ac(4350 ft2)
Yes=Category I No=Category II
SC 6.0. Interdunal Wetlands
Is the wetland west of the 1889 line(also called the Western Boundary of Upland Ownership or WBUO)? If
you answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its habitat functions.
In practical terms that means the following geographic areas:
— Long Beach Peninsula: Lands west of SR 103
— Grayland-Westport: Lands west of SR 105 Cat
— Ocean Shores-Copalis: Lands west of SR 115 and SR 109
Yes-Go to SC 6.1 ®=not an interdunal wetland for rating
SC 6.1. Is the wetland 1 ac or larger and scores an 8 or 9 for the habitat functions on the form (rates H,H,H or H,H,M Cat.II
for the three aspects of function)? Yes=Category I No-Go to SC 6.2
SC 6.2. Is the wetland 1 ac or larger, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is 1 ac or larger?
Yes=Category 11 No-Go to SC 6.3 Cat. III
SC 6.3. Is the unit between 0.1 and 1 ac, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is between 0.1 and 1 ac?
Yes=Category III No=Category IV
Cat. IV
Category of wetland based on Special Characteristics
If you answered No for all types,enter"Not Applicable"on Summary Form
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RATING SUMMARY - Western Washington
Name of wetland (or ID#): WC Date of site visit: 7/7/21
Rated by Tom Peterman Trained by Ecology? X Yes No Date of training 10/2018
HGM Class used for rating Depressional Wetland has multiple HGM classes?_Y X N
NOTE: Form is not complete without the figures requested (figures can be combined).
Source of base aerial photo/map Google Earth
OVERALL WETLAND CATEGORY IV (based on functions X or special characteristics_)
1. Category of wetland based on FUNCTIONS
Category I —Total score = 23 - 27
Score for each
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2. Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland
CHARACTERISTIC CATEGORY
Estuarine I II
Wetland of High Conservation Value I
Bog I
Mature Forest I
Old Growth Forest I
Coastal Lagoon 1 II
Interdunal I II III IV
None of the above X
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Wetland name or number
Maps and figures required to answer questions correctly for
Western Washington
Depressional Wetlands
Map of: To answer questions: Figure#
Cowardin plant classes D 1.3, H 1.1, H 1.4
Hydroperiods D 1.4, H 1.2
Location of outlet(can be added to map of hydroperiads) D 1.1, D 4.1
Boundary of area within 150 ft of the wetland(can be added to another figure) D 2.2, D 5.2
Map of the contributing basin D 4.3, D 5.3
1 km Polygon:Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge-including H 2.1, H 2.2, H 2.3
polygons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
Screen capture of map of 303(d)listed waters in basin(from Ecology website) D 3.1, D 3.2
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found(from web) D 3.3
Riverine Wetlands
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Cowardin plant classes H 1.1, H 1.4
Hydroperiods H 1.2
Ponded depressions R 1.1
Boundary of area within 150 ft of the wetland(can be added to another figure) R 2.4
Plant cover of trees,shrubs,and herbaceous plants R 1.2, R 4.2
Width of unit vs.width of stream (can be added to another figure) R 4.1
Map of the contributing basin R 2.2, R 2.3, R 5.2
1 km Polygon:Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge-including H 2.1, H 2.2, H 2.3
polygons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
Screen capture of map of 303(d)listed waters in basin (from Ecology website) R 3.1
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found(from web) R 3.2, R 3.3
Lake Fringe Wetlands
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Cowardin plant classes L 1.1, L 4.1, H 1.1, H 1.4
Plant cover of trees,shrubs,and herbaceous plants L 1.2
Boundary of area within 150 ft of the wetland(can be added to another figure) L 2.2
1 km Polygon:Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge-including H 2.1, H 2.2, H 2.3
polygons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
Screen capture of map of 303(d)listed waters in basin(from Ecology website) L 3.1, L 3.2
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found(from web) L 3.3
Slope Wetlands
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Cowardin plant classes H 1.1, H 1.4
Hydroperiods H 1.2
Plant cover of dense trees,shrubs,and herbaceous plants S 1.3
Plant cover of dense,rigid trees,shrubs,and herbaceous plants S 4.1 _
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Boundary of 150 ft buffer(can be added to another figure) 5 2.1,S 5.1
1 km Polygon:Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge-including H 2.1, H 2.2, H 2.3
polygons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
Screen capture of map of 303(d) listed waters in basin(from Ecology website) S 3.1,S 3.2
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found(from web) S 3.3
Wetland Rating System for Western WA: 2014 Update 2
Rating Form-Effective January 1,2015
Wetland name or number_WC
HGM Classification of Wetlands in Western Washington
For questions 1-7,the criteria described must apply to the entire unit being rated.
If the hydrologic criteria listed in each question do not apply to the entire unit being rated,you
probably have a unit with multiple HGM classes. In this case, identify which hydrologic criteria in
questions 1-7 apply,and go to Question 8.
1. Are the water levels in the entire unit usually controlled by tides except during floods?
® - go to 2 YES-the wetland class is Tidal Fringe- go to 1.1
1.1 Is the salinity of the water during periods of annual low flow below 0.5 ppt (parts per thousand)?
a -Saltwater Tidal Fringe (Estuarine) YES- Freshwater Tidal Fringe
Ifyour wetland can be classified as a Freshwater Tidal Fringe use the forms for Riverine wetlands. If it
is Saltwater Tidal Fringe it is an Estuarine wetland and is not scored. This method cannot be used to
score functions for estuarine wetlands.
2. The entire wetland unit is flat and precipitation is the only source (>90%) of water to it. Groundwater
and surface water runoff are NOT sources of water to the unit.
MD -go to 3 YES-The wetland class is Flats
Ifyour wetland can be classified as a Flats wetland, use the form for Depressional wetlands.
3. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria?
_The vegetated part of the wetland is on the shores of a body of permanent open water (without any
plants on the surface at any time of the year) at least 20 ac (8 ha) in size;
_At least 30% of the open water area is deeper than 6.6 ft (2 m).
®- go to 4 YES-The wetland class is Lake Fringe (Lacustrine Fringe)
4. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria?
The wetland is on a slope (slope can be verygradual),
The water flows through the wetland in one direction (unidirectional) and usually comes from
seeps. It may flow subsurface, as sheetflow, or in a swale without distinct banks,
The water leaves the wetland without being impounded.
(ACC - go to 5 YES-The wetland class is Slope
NOTE: Surface water does not pond in these type of wetlands except occasionally in very small and
shallow depressions or behind hummocks (depressions are usually<3 ft diameter and less than 1 ft
deep).
5. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria?
The unit is in a valley, or stream channel,where it gets inundated by overbank flooding from that
stream or river,
The overbank flooding occurs at least once every 2 years.
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Wetland name or number_ WC
Q - go to 6 YES-The wetland class is Riverine
NOTE: The Riverine unit can contain depressions that are filled with water when the river is not
flooding
6. Is the entire wetland unit in a topographic depression in which water ponds, or is saturated to the
surface, at sometime during the year? This means that any outlet, if present, is higher than the interior
of the wetland.
NO -go to 7 ®S-The wetland class is Depressional
7. Is the entire wetland unit located in a very flat area with no obvious depression and no overbank
flooding? The unit does not pond surface water more than a few inches. The unit seems to be
maintained by high groundwater in the area. The wetland may be ditched,but has no obvious natural
outlet.
NO -go to 8 YES -The wetland class is Depressional
8. Your wetland unit seems to be difficult to classify and probably contains several different HGM
For example,seeps at the base of a slope may grade into a riverine flood lain or a small
classes. p p p y g p ,
stream within a Depressional wetland has a zone of flooding along its sides. GO BACK AND IDENTIFY
WHICH OF THE HYDROLOGIC REGIMES DESCRIBED IN QUESTIONS 1-7 APPLY TO DIFFERENT
AREAS IN THE UNIT (make a rough sketch to help you decide). Use the following table to identify the
appropriate class to use for the rating system if you have several HGM classes present within the
wetland unit being scored.
NOTE: Use this table only if the class that is recommended in the second column represents 10% or
more of the total area of the wetland unit being rated. If the area of the HGM class listed in column 2
is less than 10% of the unit; classify the wetland using the class that represents more than 90% of the
total area.
HGM classes within the wetland unit HGM class to
being rated use in rating
Slope + Riverine Riverine
Slope+ Depressional Depressional
Slope + Lake Fringe Lake Fringe
Depressional + Riverine along stream Depressional
within boundary of depression
Depressional + Lake Fringe Depressional
Riverine + Lake Fringe Riverine
Salt Water Tidal Fringe and any other Treat as
class of freshwater wetland ESTUARINE
Ifyou are still unable to determine which of the above criteria apply toyour wetland, or ifyou have
more than Z HGM classes within a wetland boundary, classify the wetland as Depressional for the
rating.
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Wetland name or number_WC
DEPRESSIONAL AND FLATS WETLANDS
Water Quality Functions - Indicators that the site functions to improve water quality
D 1.0. Does the site have the potential to improve water quality?
D 1.1. Characteristics of surface water outflows from the wetland:
Wetland is a depression or flat depression(QUESTION 7 on key)with no surface water leaving it(no outlet).
points=3
Wetland has an intermittently flowing stream or ditch, OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet.
points=2 3
Wetland has an unconstricted,or slightly constricted,surface outlet that is permanently flowing points= 1
Wetland is a flat depression(QUESTION 7 on key),whose outlet is a permanently flowing ditch. points=1
D 1.2.The soil 2 in below the surface(or duff laverl is true clay or true organic(use NRCS definitions).Yes=4 No=0 0
D 1.3.Characteristics and distribution of persistent plants(Emergent,Scrub-shrub,and/or Forested Cowardin classes):
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed,plants>95%of area points=5
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed, plants>% of area points=3 3
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed plants>'/10 of area points= 1
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed plants<'/10 of area points=0
D 1.4. Characteristics of seasonal pondine or inundation:
This is the area that is ponded for at least 2 months.See description in manual.
Area seasonally ponded is>X total area of wetland points=4 0
Area seasonally ponded is>X total area of wetland points=2
Area seasonally ponded is<X total area of wetland points=0
Total for D 1 Add the points in the boxes above 6
Rating of Site Potential If score is:_12-16= H X 6-11 = M _0-5= L Record the rating on the first page
D 2.0. Does the landscape have the potential to support the water quality function of the site?
D 2.1. Does the wetland unit receive stormwater discharges? Yes=1 No=0 0
D 2.2. Is>10%of the area within 150 ft of the wetland in land uses that generate pollutants? Yes=1 No=0 0
D 2.3.Are there septic systems within 250 ft of the wetland? Yes=1 No=0 1
D 2.4.Are there other sources of pollutants coming into the wetland that are not listed in questions D 2.1-D 2.3?
Source Yes=1 No=0 0
Total for D 2 Add the points in the boxes above 1
Rating of Landscape Potential If score is:_3 or 4= H X 1 or 2 = M _0=L Record the rating on the first page
D 3.0. Is the water quality improvement provided by the site valuable to society?
D 3.1. Does the wetland discharge directly(i.e.,within 1 mi)to a stream,river,lake,or marine water that is on the
303(d) list? Yes=1 No=0 0
D 3.2. Is the wetland in a basin or sub-basin where an aquatic resource is on the 303(d)list? Yes=1 No=0 0
D 3.3. Has the site been identified in a watershed or local plan as important for maintaining water quality (answer YES 0
if there is a TMDL for the basin in which the unit is found)? Yes=2 No=0
Total for D 3 Add the points in the boxes above 0
Rating of Value If score is: 2-4= H 1 = M X 0= L Record the rating on the first page
Wetland Rating System for Western WA: 2014 Update 5
Rating Form—Effective January 1,2015
Wetland name or number WC
DEPRESSIONAL AND FLATS WETLANDS
Hydrologic Functions - Indicators that the site functions to reduce flooding and stream degradation
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D 4.0. Does the site have the potential to reduce flooding and erosion?
D 4.1.Characteristics of surface water outflows from the wetland:
Wetland is a depression or flat depression with no surface water leaving it(no outlet) points=4
Wetland has an intermittently flowing stream or ditch, OR highly constricted permanently flowing outletpoints=2 4
Wetland is a flat depression (QUESTION 7 on key),whose outlet is a permanently flowing ditch points=1
Wetland has an unconstricted,or slightly constricted,surface outlet that is permanently flowing points=0
D 4.2. Depth of storage during wet periods:Estimate the height o ponding above the bottom o the outlet. For wetlands
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Marks of ponding are 3 ft or more above the surface or bottom of outlet points=7
Marks of ponding between 2 ft to<3 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points=5 0
Marks are at least 0.5 ft to<2 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points=3
The wetland is a"headwater"wetland points=3
Wetland is flat but has small depressions on the surface that trap water points=1
Marks of ponding less than 0.5 ft(6 in) points=0
D 4.3. Contribution of the wetland to storage in the watershed:Estimate the ratio of the area of upstream basin
contributing surface water to the wetland to the area of the wetland unit itself.
The area of the basin is less than 10 times the area of the unit points=5 3
The area of the basin is 10 to 100 times the area of the unit points=3
The area of the basin is more than 100 times the area of the unit points=0
Entire wetland is in the Flats class points=5
Total for D 4 Add the points in the boxes above 7
Rating of Site Potential If score is:_12-16=H X 6-11=M _0-5=L Record the rating on the first page
D 5.0.Does the landscape have the potential to support hydrologic functions of the site?
D 5.1. Does the wetland receive stormwater discharges? Yes=1 No=0 0
D 5.2. Is >10%of the area within 150 ft of the wetland in land uses that generate excess runoff? Yes=1 No=0 0
D 5.3. Is more than 25%of the contributing basin of the wetland covered with intensive human land uses(residential at
>1 residence/ac, urban,commercial,agriculture,etc.)? Yes=1 No=0 0
Total for D 5 Add the points in the boxes above 0
Rating of Landscape Potential If score is:_3=H _1 or 2=M _O=L Record the rating on the first page
D 6.0.Are the hydrologic functions provided by the site valuable to society?
D 6.1.The unit is in a landscape that has flooding problems. Choose the description that best matches conditions around
the wetland unit being rated. Do not add points. Choose the highest score if more than one condition is met.
The wetland captures surface water that would otherwise flow down-gradient into areas where flooding has
damaged human or natural resources(e.g., houses or salmon redds):
• Flooding occurs in a sub-basin that is immediately down-gradient of unit. points=2
• Surface flooding problems are in a sub-basin farther down-gradient. points= 1 0
Flooding from groundwater is an issue in the sub-basin. points= 1
The existing or potential outflow from the wetland is so constrained by human or natural conditions that the
water stored by the wetland cannot reach areas that flood. Explain why points=0
There are no problems with flooding downstream of the wetland. points=0
D 6.2. Has the site been identified as important for flood storage or flood conveyance in a regional flood control plan? 0
Yes=2 No=O
Total for D 6 Add the points in the boxes above 0
Rating of Value If score is:-2-4=H _1=M X 0=L Record the rating on the first page
Wetland Rating System for Western WA: 2014 Update 6
Rating Form-Effective January 1,2015
Wetland name or number WC
These questions apply to wetlands of all HGM classes.
HABITAT FUNCTIONS - Indicators that site functions to provide important habitat
H 1.0. Does the site have the potential to provide habitat?
H 1.1.Structure of plant community: Indicators are Cowardin classes and strata within the Forested class. Check the
Cowardin plant classes in the wetland. Up to 10 patches maybe combined for each class to meet the threshold
of ac or more than 10%of the unit if it is smaller than 2.5 ac.Add the number of structures checked.
Aquatic bed 4 structures or more: points=4
Emergent 3 structures:points=2 1
X Scrub-shrub(areas where shrubs have>30%cover) 2 structures:points=1
X Forested(areas where trees have>30%cover) 1 structure: points=0
If the unit has a Forested class, check if:
The Forested class has 3 out of 5 strata(canopy,sub-canopy,shrubs, herbaceous, moss/ground-cover)
that each cover 20%within the Forested polygon
H 1.2. Hydroperiods
Check the types of water regimes(hydroperiods) present within the wetland. The water regime has to cover
more than 10%of the wetland or Y.ac to count(see text for descriptions of hydroperiods).
Permanently flooded or inundated 4 or more types present: points=3
X Seasonally flooded or inundated 3 types present: points=2 1
Occasionally flooded or inundated 2 types present: points=1
X Saturated only 1 type present: points=0
Permanently flowing stream or river in,or adjacent to,the wetland
Seasonally flowing stream in,or adjacent to,the wetland
Lake Fringe wetland 2 points
Freshwater tidal wetland 2 points
H 1.3. Richness of plant species
Count the number of plant species in the wetland that cover at least 10 ftz.
Different patches of the some species can be combined to meet the size threshold and you do not have to name
the species. Do not include Eurasian milfoil,reed conarygrass,purple loosestrife, Canadian thistle 1
If you counted: >19 species points=2
5-19 species points=1
<5 species points=0
H 1.4. Interspersion of habitats
Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion among Cowardin plants classes(described in H 1.1),or
the classes and unvegetated areas(can include open water or mudflats) is high, moderate,low,or none. If you
have four or more plant classes or three classes and open water, the rating is always high.
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Wetland Rating System for Western WA: 2014 Update 13
Rating Form—Effective January 1,2015
Wetland name or number WC
H 1.5.Special habitat features:
Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland. The number of checks is the number of points.
Large,downed,woody debris within the wetland(>4 in diameter and 6 ft long).
Standing snags(dbh>4 in)within the wetland
Undercut banks are present for at least 6.6 ft(2 m)and/or overhanging plants extends at least 3.3 ft(1 m)
over a stream (or ditch)in, or contiguous with the wetland,for at least 33 ft(10 m)
Stable steep banks of fine material that might be used by beaver or muskrat for denning (>30 degree
slope)OR signs of recent beaver activity are present(cut shrubs or trees that have not yet weathered 1
where wood is exposed)
At least X ac of thin-stemmed persistent plants or woody branches are present in areas that are
permanently or seasonally inundated (structures for egg-laying by amphibians)
X Invasive plants cover less than 25%of the wetland area in every stratum of plants(see H 1.1 for list of
strata)
Total for H 1 Add the points in the boxes above 5
Rating of Site Potential If score is:_35-18=H _7-14=M X 0-6=L Record the rating on the first page
H 2.0. Does the landscape have the potential to support the habitat functions of the site?
H 2.1.Accessible habitat(include only habitat that directly abuts wetland unit).
Calculate: %undisturbed habitat 7 [(%moderate and low intensity land uses)/2] 3 = 10 %
+If total accessible habitat is:
>'/a(33.3%)of 1 km Polygon points=3
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20-33%of 1 km Polygon points=2
10-19%of 1 km Polygon points=1
<10%of 1 km Polygon points=0
H 2.2. Undisturbed habitat in 1 km Polygon around the wetland.
Calculate: %undisturbed habitat 13+[(%moderate and low intensity land uses)/21 3 = 16
Undisturbed habitat>50%of Polygon points=3
Undisturbed habitat 10-50%and in 1-3 patches points=2 3
Undisturbed habitat 10-50%and>3 patches points=1
Undisturbed habitat< 10%of 1 km Polygon points=0
H 2.3. Land use intensity in 1 km Polygon: If
>50%of 1 km Polygon is high intensity land use points=( 2) 0
:5 50%of 1 km Polygon is high intensity points=0
Total for H 2 Add the points in the boxes above 4
Rating of Landscape Potential If score is: X 4-6=H _1-3=M _<1=L Record the rating on the first page
H 3.0. Is the habitat provided by the site valuable to society?
H 3.1. Does the site provide habitat for species valued in laws, regulations,or policies?Choose only the highest score
that applies to the wetland being rated.
Site meets ANY of the following criteria: points=2
— It has 3 or more priority habitats within 100 m(see next page)
— It provides habitat for Threatened or Endangered species(any plant or animal on the state or federal lists)
— It is mapped as a location for an individual WDFW priority species
— It is a Wetland of High Conservation Value as determined by the Department of Natural Resources 1
— It has been categorized as an important habitat site in a local or regional comprehensive plan, in a
Shoreline Master Plan, or in a watershed plan
Site has 1 or 2 priority habitats(listed on next page)within 100 m points=1
Site does not meet any of the criteria above points=0
Rating of Value If score is:_2=H X 1=M _0=L Record the rating on the first page
Wetland Rating System for Western WA: 2014 Update 14
Rating Form—Effective January 1,2015
Wetland name or number WC
WDFW Priority Habitats
Priority habitats listed by WDFW(see complete descriptions of WDFW priority habitats,and the counties in which they can
be found,in: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.2008. Priority Habitat and Species List.Olympia,Washington.
177 pp,httn://wdfw.wa.gov[publications/00165/wdfw00165,pdf or access the list from here:
httpa l/wdfw.wa.goy/conservationfphs/list/)
Count how many of the following priority habitats are within 330 ft(100 m) of the wetland unit: NOTE: This question is
independent of the land use between the wetland unit and the priority habitat
— Aspen Stands: Pure or mixed stands of aspen greater than 1 ac(0.4 ha).
— Biodiversity Areas and Corridors: Areas of habitat that are relatively important to various species of native fish and
wildlife(full descriptions in WDFW PHS report).
— Herbaceous Balds: Variable size patches of grass and fortis on shallow soils over bedrock.
— Old-growth/Mature forests: Old-growth west of Cascade crest-Stands of at least 2 tree species,forming a multi-
layered canopy with occasional small openings;with at least 8 trees/ac(20 trees/ha) >32 in(81 cm)dbh or>200
years of age.Mature forests-Stands with average diameters exceeding 21 in (53 cm) dbh; crown cover may be less
than 100%; decay,decadence,numbers of snags,and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that
found in old-growth; 80-200 years old west of the Cascade crest.
— Oregon White Oak: Woodland stands of pure oak or oak/conifer associations where canopy coverage of the oak
component is important(full descriptions in WDFW PHS report p. 158-see web link above).
X Riparian: The area adjacent to aquatic systems with flowing water that contains elements of both aquatic and
terrestrial ecosystems which mutually influence each other.
— Westside Prairies: Herbaceous,non-forested plant communities that can either take the form of a dry prairie or a wet
prairie(full descriptions in WDFW PHS report p. 161 -see web link above).
X Instream: The combination of physical,biological,and chemical processes and conditions that interact to provide
functional life history requirements for instream fish and wildlife resources.
— Nearshore: Relatively undisturbed nearshore habitats. These include Coastal Nearshore,Open Coast Nearshore,and
Puget Sound Nearshore. (full descriptions of habitats and the definition of relatively undisturbed are in WDFW report-
see web link on previous page).
— Caves: A naturally occurring cavity,recess,void,or system of interconnected passages under the earth in soils,rock,
ice,or other geological formations and is large enough to contain a human.
— Cliffs: Greater than 25 ft(7.6 m)high and occurring below 5000 ft elevation.
— Talus:Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average size 0.5-6.5 ft(0.15-2.0 m),composed of basalt,andesite,
and/or sedimentary rock,including riprap slides and mine tailings.May be associated with cliffs.
— Snags and Logs: Trees are considered snags if they are dead or dying and exhibit sufficient decay characteristics to
enable cavity excavation/use by wildlife.Priority snags have a diameter at breast height of> 20 in(51 cm) in western
Washington and are> 6.5 ft(2 m)in height. Priority logs are> 12 in (30 cm)in diameter at the largest end,and> 20 ft
(6 m)long.
Note:All vegetated wetlands are by definition a priority habitat but are not included in this list because they are addressed
elsewhere.
Wetland Rating System for Western WA: 2014 Update 15
Rating Form-Effective January 1,2015
Wetland name or number_WC
CATEGORIZATION BASED ON SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Wetland Type Category
Check off any criteria that apply to the wetland. Circle the category when the appropriate criteria are met.
SC 1.0. Estuarine wetlands
Does the wetland meet the following criteria for Estuarine wetlands?
—The dominant water regime is tidal,
—Vegetated,and
—With a salinity greater than 0.5 ppt Yes—Go to SC 1.1 ®=Not an estuarine wetland
SC 1.1. Is the wetland within a National Wildlife Refuge, National Park, National Estuary Reserve, Natural Area
Preserve,State Park or Educational, Environmental,or Scientific Reserve designated under WAC 332-30-1S1?
Yes=Category I No-Go to SC 1.2 Cat.I
SC 1.2. Is the wetland unit at least 1 ac in size and meets at least two of the following three conditions?
—The wetland is relatively undisturbed(has no diking,ditching,filling, cultivation,grazing, and has less
than 10%cover of non-native plant species. (If non-native species are Spartino,see page 25) Cat.1
—At least%of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub,forest,or un-grazed or un-
mowed grassland.
Cat.II
—The wetland has at least two of the following features:tidal channels, depressions with open water,or
contiguous freshwater wetlands. Yes=Category I No=Category II
SC 2.0. Wetlands of High Conservation Value (WHCV)
SC 2.1. Has the WA Department of Natural Resources updated their website to include the list of Wetlands of High
Conservation Value? Yes—Go to SC 2.2 No—Go to SC 2.3 Cat.
SC 2.2. Is the wetland listed on the WDNR database as a Wetland of High Conservation Value?
Yes=Category I ®=Not a WHCV
SC 2.3. Is the wetland in a Section/Township/Range that contains a Natural Heritage wetland?
http://wwwl.dnr.wa.aov/n hp/refdesk/`datasearch/wn hpwetlands.pdf
Yes—Contact WNHP/WDNR and go to SC 2.4 No =Not a WHCV
SC 2.4. Has WDNR identified the wetland within the S/T/R as a Wetland of High Conservation Value and listed it on
their website? Yes=Category I No=Not a WHCV
SC 3.0. Bogs
Does the wetland (or any part of the unit) meet both the criteria for soils and vegetation in bogs?Use the key
below.If you answer YES you will still need to rate the wetland based on its functions.
SC 3.1. Does an area within the wetland unit have organic soil horizons,either peats or mucks,that compose 16 in or
more of the first 32 in of the soil profile? Yes—Go to SC 3.3 No—Go to SC 3.2
SC 3.2. Does an area within the wetland unit have organic soils,either peats or mucks,that are less than 16 in deep
over bedrock,or an impermeable hardpan such as clay or volcanic ash,or that are floating on top of a lake or
pond? Yes—Go to SC 3.3 No=Is not a bog
SC 3.3. Does an area with peats or mucks have more than 70%cover of mosses at ground level,AND at least a 30%
cover of plant species listed in Table 4? Yes=Is a Category I bog ®— Go to SC 3.4
NOTE: If you are uncertain about the extent of mosses in the understory,you may substitute that criterion by
measuring the pH of the water that seeps into a hole dug at least 16 in deep. If the pH is less than 5.0 and the
plant species in Table 4 are present,the wetland is a bog. Cat. 1
SC 3.4. Is an area with peats or mucks forested(>30%cover)with Sitka spruce,subalpine fir,western red cedar,
western hemlock, lodgepole pine,quaking aspen, Engelmann spruce,or western white pine,AND any of the
species(or combination of species) listed in Table 4 provide more than 30%of the cover under the canopy?
Yes=Is a Category I bog No=Is not a bog
Wetland Rating System for Western WA: 2014 Update 16
Rating Form—Effective January 1,2015
Wetland name or number WC
SC 4.0. Forested Wetlands
Does the wetland have at least 1 contiguous acre of forest that meets one of these criteria for the WA
Department of Fish and Wildlife's forests as priority habitats?If you answer YES you will still need to rate
the wetland based on its functions.
— Old-growth forests(west of Cascade crest):Stands of at least two tree species,forming a multi-layered
canopy with occasional small openings;with at least 8 trees/ac(20 trees/ha)that are at least 200 years of
age OR have a diameter at breast height(dbh)of 32 in(81 cm)or more.
— Mature forests(west of the Cascade Crest):Stands where the largest trees are 80-200 years old OR the
species that make up the canopy have an average diameter(dbh)exceeding 21 in(53 cm).
Yes= Category I Q=Not a forested wetland for this section Cat.I
SC 5.0. Wetlands in Coastal Lagoons
Does the wetland meet all of the following criteria of a wetland in a coastal lagoon?
—The wetland lies in a depression adjacent to marine waters that is wholly or partially separated from
marine waters by sandbanks,gravel banks,shingle, or, less frequently, rocks
—The lagoon in which the wetland is located contains ponded water that is saline or brackish (>0.5 ppt)
during most of the year in at least a portion of the lagoon (needs to be measured near the bottom) Cat.
Yes—Go to SC 5.1 Q=Not a wetland in a coastal lagoon
SC 5.1. Does the wetland meet all of the following three conditions?
—The wetland is relatively undisturbed(has no diking,ditching,filling,cultivation,grazing),and has less
than 20%cover of aggressive, opportunistic plant species(see list of species on p. 100). Cat. II
—At least%of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub,forest,or un-grazed or un-
mowed grassland.
—The wetland is larger than'/lo ac(4350 ft')
Yes=Category I No=Category II
SC 6.0. Interdunal Wetlands
Is the wetland west of the 1889 line(also called the Western Boundary of Upland Ownership or WBUO)? If
you answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its habitat functions.
In practical terms that means the following geographic areas:
— Long Beach Peninsula: Lands west of SR 103
— Grayland-Westport: Lands west of SR 105 Cat
— Ocean Shores-Copalis:Lands west of SR 115 and SR 109
Yes—Go to SC 6.1 ®=not an Interdunal wetland for rating
SC 6.1. Is the wetland 1 ac or larger and scores an 8 or 9 for the habitat functions on the form(rates H,H,H or H,H,M Cat.II
for the three aspects of function)? Yes=Category I No—Go to SC 6.2
SC 6.2. Is the wetland 1 ac or larger,or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is 1 ac or larger?
Yes=Category II No—Go to SC 6.3 Cat. III
SC 6.3. Is the unit between 0.1 and 1 ac,or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is between 0.1 and 1 ac?
Yes=Category III No=Category IV
Cat.IV
Category of wetland based on Special Characteristics
If you answered No for all types,enter"Not Applicable" on Summary Form
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Soil Map—Mason County,Washington
MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION
Area of Interest(AOI) Spoil Area The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at
Area of Interest(AD[) 1:31,700.
Stony Spot
Soils Very Stony Spot Warning:Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.
J Soil Map Unit Polygons 4
Wet Spot Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause
N Soil Map Unit Lines
V misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil
Other line placement.The maps do not show the small areas of
Soil Map Unit Points Special Line Features contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed
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Special Point Features scale.
V Blowout Water Features
Streams and Canals Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map
19 Borrow Pit measurements.
Transportation
X Clay Spot Rails Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service
V Closed Depression Web Soil Survey URL:
�.i Interstate Highways Coordinate System: Web Mercator(EPSG:3857)
X Gravel Pit US Routes Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator
Gravelly Spot Major Roads projection,which preserves direction and shape but distorts
distance and area.A projection that preserves area,such as the
Landfill Local Roads Albers equal-area conic projection,should be used if more
Lava Flow Background accurate calculations of distance or area are required.
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Marsh or swamp . Aerial Photography This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as
of the version date(s)listed below.
Mine or Quarry
Soil Survey Area: Mason County,Washington
® Miscellaneous Water Survey Area Data: Version 16,Jun 4,2020
Perennial Water Soil map units are labeled(as space allows)for map scales
Rock Outcrop 1:50,000 or larger.
Saline Spot Date(s)aerial images were photographed: Apr 1,2016—Sep 27,
2016
Sandy Spot
• The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were
.W Severely Eroded Spot compiled and digitized probably differs from the background
imagery displayed on these maps.As a result,some minor
0 Sinkhole shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident.
a Slide or Slip
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Sodic Spot
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Soil Map—Mason County,Washington
Map Unit Legend
Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI
Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy 13.2 81.9%
loam,8 to 15 percent slopes
j Mg Mukilteo peat,0 to 2 percent 2.9 18.1%
slopes
Totals for Area of Interest 16.1 100.0%
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7/16/2021 PHS Report
PHS Species/Habitats Details:
CutthroatResident Coastal
Scientific Name Oncorhynchus clarki
Priority Area Occurrence/Migration
Accuracy NA
Notes LLID: 1228273473666, Fish Name:Cutthroat Trout, Run Time:
Unknown or not Applicable, Life History: Unknown
Source Record 52941
Source Dataset SWIFD
Federal Status N/A
State Status N/A
PHS Listing Status PHS Listed Occurrence
Sensitive N
SGCN N
Display Resolution AS MAPPED
More Info bUM&dfw.wa.gov/wim/diversty/soc/soc.htm
Geometry Type Lines
Freshwater Pond
Priority Area Aquatic Habitat
Site Name N/A
Accuracy NA
Notes Wetland System:Freshwater Pond-NWl Code:PABH
Source Dataset NWIWetlands
Source Name Not Given
Source Entity US Fish and Wildlife Service
Federal Status N/A
State Status WA
PHS Listing Status PHS Listed Occurrence
Sensitive N
SGCN N
Display Resolution AS MAPPED
ManagementRecommendations hip://www.ecywa•ggy[pLQgrams/sea/wetlands/basfindex.html
Geometry Type Polygons
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Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland
Priority Area Aquatic Habitat
Site Name N/A
Accuracy NA
Notes Wetland System: Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland-NWI Code:
PSSC
Source Dataset NWIWetlands
Source Name Not Given
Source Entity US Fish and Wildlife Service
Federal Status N/A
State Status N/A
PHS Listing Status PHS Listed Occurrence
Sensitive N
SGCN N
Display Resolution AS MAPPED
ManagementRecommendations bUD.//www.ecy,wjlg2v/prgr grams/sea/wetlands/bas/index.html
Geometry Type Polygons
DISCLAIMER.This report includes information that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife(WDFM maintains in a central computer database.It is not an attempt to provide you
with an official agency response as to the impacts of your project on fish and wildlfe.This information only documents the location of fish and wildlife resources to the best of our knowledge.
It is not a complete inventory and it is important to note that fish and wildlife resources may occur in areas not currently known to WDFW biologists,or in areas for which comprehensive
surveys have not been conducted.Site specific surveys are frequently necesssary to rule out the presence of priority resources.Locations of fish and wildlife resources are subject to
variation caused by disturbance,changes in season and weather,and other factors.WDFW does not recommend using reports more than six months old.
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