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Home My WebLink AboutWetland Analysis Report - PLN General - 10/18/2012 WETLAND ANALYSIS REPORT FOR THE 16 and 14 ACRE PROPERTIES ON TIGER LAKE ROAD WEST BELFAIR Mason County, Washington Tax Parcel Nos. 12305-21-00000 & 12305-22-90002 Prepared For: Olympic Property Group 19245 loth Avenue NE Poulsbo, WA 98370 r Prepared By: Joanne Bartlett Wiltermood Associates, Inc. 1015 SW Harper Road Port Orchard, WA 98367 (360) 876-2403 October 18' 2012 � I INDEX PAGE INTRODUCTION 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2 Mason County Soil Survey 2 National Wetlands Inventory 3 Mason County Wetland Mapping 3 Priority Species 3 WETLAND ASSESSMENT 3 Wetland A 4 Wetlands B and C 6 Wetland D 8 Wetland E 9 Wetland F 10 Wetland G l i Wetland Classification 12 Wetland Category 13 Wetland Buffer Requirements 15 Off-Site Wetland Description 15 UPLAND COMMUNITIES 16 Upland Forest Septic Test Holes-Test Holes 1-U Through 6-U 16 Old Logging Staging Areas-Test Holes 3-E1 through 3-E3 17 Wetland Determination 17 WETLAND FUNCTIONS ASSESSMENT 17 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND POTENTIAL IMPACTS 19 SUMMARY 19 LIMITATIONS 22 REFERENCES 23 APPENDICES Appendix A-I Vicinity Map Appendix A-2 Wetland Delineation Field Map Appendix A-3 Web Soil Survey Photo and Mapping Appendix A-4 National Wetlands Inventory Photo and Mapping Appendix A-5 Mason County Wetland Mapping Appendix A-6 Site Photos Appendix B Mason County Soil Survey, Soil Description Appendix C- Wetland Determination/Delineation Methodology Appendix D Definition of Plant Indicator Status Appendix E-I Wetland Rating forms from Revised 2004, 2008 Update Wetland Rating System for Western Washington E-la Wetland A E-l b Wetlands B and C E-lc Wetland D E-ld Wetland E E-le Wetland F E-I f Wetland G E-lg Offsite Wetland Appendix E-2 Wetland Section of Mason County Critical Areas Ordinance Appendix F Wetland Functions Information Sheet Appendix G Wetland and Upland Data Forms INTRODUCTION The delineated wetlands discussed in this report are located on the two properties north of the intersection of Tiger Lake Road West and Bear Creek Dewatto Road (TPNs. 12305-21- 00000 & 12305-22-90002) in Tiger Lake area of Mason County, Washington (Appendix A- 1). The project site is located in Section 5, Township 23 N, Range I W. WM. Combined, the two parcels form a 30 acre chunk of land that lies between sections of Tiger Lake Road Wet and Bear Creek Dewatto Road with the western parcel (-22-90002) 14 acres in size and the eastern parcel (-021-00000) about 16 acres in size. The north edge of the parcel lies along the Mason/Kitsap County line. The Tri Lake Fire Station lies on a parcel to the south that was divided from the western parcel in 2002. This report has been prepared to describe the identified and delineated ofsite wetlands for the proposed short plat of each parcel. The two properties are divided roughly by a trail that runs from south to north although the actual property line separating the two is east of the trail. The terrain slopes gradually down to the west from the trail and becomes more moderately sloping across the west half of the north half. East of the trail, the terrain slopes up gradually and then down gradually to Tiger Lake Road. Much of the property is composed of forest that was logged about 15 years ago and is currently a dense young forest of conifer trees with a sometimes dense understory of salal and evergreen huckleberry. Septic system test holes were conducted just prior to completion of the delineation and a total of 3 holes were dug on each property in preparation for the short plat. Wetlands were identified in depressions near the base of the slopes that typify the properties. Wetlands A-D and G were identified, delineated and categorized on the eastern parcel and Wetlands E and F were delineated and categorized on the western parcel. There is a wetland offsite to the northwest that is associated with Mission Creek and the boundary was not delineated for this project since the wetland is at least 60 feet from the west property line and there are good upland features that will keep the offsite wetland from being negatively impacted by the onfite activities. All of the offite wetlands are depressional systems but vary in category due to differences in vegetation structure and presence of an outlet. Wetland A is composed of three different vegetation communities has an outlet that conveys water into Wetland D. Wetlands B, C, E and G are composed of depressions with no surface water outlets and each has a single vegetation community. Wetland D is composed of two vegetation communities with an outlet that conveys water under Tiger Lake Road West via a culvert. Wetland F is a composed of two vegetation communities with no surface water outlet and buffers of at least 330 feet around 50% of the wetland boundary. Wetlands A and D meet the Category II criteria because they are large depressional systems with more than one vegetation community and have more habitat structures. Wetland A scores 26 points for habitat functions and rates the highest of all onfite wetlands for this function. Wetlands E and F meet the Category II criteria because they are closed depressional systems (no surface water outlets) with one or more vegetation communities. Wetlands B, C and G meet the Category III criteria because they are small depressions with 1 no surface water outlets and are composed of a single vegetation community with no important habitat features. Wetland A requires a 110 foot buffer from the delineated boundary because of its scores for habitat functions; Wetlands D, E and F require buffers of 75 feet because they score less than 20 points for habitat function, and Wetlands B, C and G require buffers of 60 feet because they are Category III systems that score less than 20 points for habitat functions. The offsite wetland also meets the Category,II criteria and requires a 110 foot buffer because it scores more than 20 points for habitat function. The onsite wetland delineation was conducted on September 27 and 28 and October 2, 3 and 4, 2012 using the US Army Corps of Engineers Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys and Coast Region. This manual is used for this delineation because it is more widely used by jurisdictions in Washington State and it was unclear whether Mason County Critical Areas Ordinance has been updated to use the manual currently mandated by Washington State Department of Ecology. The delineation of the onsite wetlands also meets the criteria of the Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual developed by Washington Department of Ecology in 1997. Both manuals require the use of the three wetland parameter methodology (wetland hydrology, hydrophytic vegetation, and hydric soils) when making wetland determinations (see Appendix C for criteria used to make wetland determinations) when a site is under normal circumstances. The Routine On-Site Method was used when delineating the on-site wetland boundaries because the site and wetlands are under normal circumstances. This report includes a discussion of the on-site wetlands with respect to the data collected in the field used in conjunction with information obtained from the county soil survey and National Wetlands Inventory. It includes the wetland categorization, wetland classification, and a functional values assessment as well as buffer requirements. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Mason County Soil Survey The on-site soils include Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 5-15% slopes,according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service,Web Soil Survey and the Soil Conservation Service, Soil Survey for the Mason County Area, September 1960. Alderwood soils are not classified as hydric and these map units contain no hydric soil inclusions. Since the parcel abuts Kitsap County, the soil mapping was obtained for the area immediately north of the project site,which maps an area of 32 McKenna gravelly loam along the east side of the adjacent property that ends abruptly at the north line of this property. The McKenna soil unit is classified as hydric in Kitsap County and since Wetland A is part of a larger offsite wetland system on the adjacent parcel it is presumed that the McKenna map unit extends onto this property within the onsite portion of Wetland A. See Appendix A-3a for onsite soil mapping, Appendix A-3b for soil units just offsite to the north and Appendix B for description of the on-site soils. 2 National Wetlands Inventory The US Fish and Wildlife Service, On Line Wetlands Mapper and National Wetlands Inventory(NWI), Wildcat Lake Quadrangle, maps wetland areas in the northeastern, southeastern and southwestern sections of the property that are classified as Palustrine, - Forested and Palustrine, Scrub/shrub Seasonally flooded. The northeastern wetland mapping represents Wetland A and shows additional associated wetland offsite to the north. The southeastern wetland mapping is Wetland D and the southwestern wetland represents Wetland E. The offsite wetland to the northwest is also mapped as extending to the west property line but there is an old roadway between the line and wetland with about 60 feet of upland between the wetland and western property line so does not actually lie along the property line. The offsite wetland is associated with Mission Creek, which runs roughly through the west half of the wetland. See Appendix A-4 for site located on the NWI map. Mason County Wetland Mapping The Mason County Map View website revealed the mapping of wetlands that appear on the National Wetlands Inventory as described above. See Appendix A-5 for the Mason County wetland mapping. Priority Species There are no Washington State Priority 1, 2, or 3 plant or animal species known to exist on the parcel (Washington Natural Heritage Program, 2007/2009 update) nor were any identified during our field survey. This data search was conducted using the printed edition of the Natural Heritage Program and a data base search has not been completed. WETLAND ASSESSMENT A total of 7 wetlands were identified, delineated and categorized on these two properties. Wetlands A-D and G are situated in depressions on the eastern parcel and Wetlands E and F are on the western parcel. They are all depressional systems that are generally composed of scrub/shrub and emergent communities with forested communities present in Wetlands A and D. Wetlands B and C are composed of emergent communities, Wetland E and G are scrub/shrub communities and Wetland F is a mix of emergent and scrub/shrub vegetation. See Appendix A-2 for rough delineation map showing the location of each wetland,the number of flags, test hole locations and wetland categories. See Appendix A-6 for photos taken of most wetland and upland areas. The following section describes the data collected at wetland and upland test holes that were used to verify the boundary delineation. These sections include a description of the dominant plant species, the soil profile and whether hydric conditions are present, and the presence/absence of wetland hydrology and/or wetland hydrology indicators for both the wetland and upland areas. The dominant plant species identified by botanical name along with the indicators status (OBL, FACW, FAC, etc.) are listed on each data form. The presence of hydric soil conditions is examined in 16 to 24 inch soil holes conducted at each 3 J test hole. The hydric soil criterion is met when there is a low soil matrix chroma that meets ' hydric soil indicators listed in the manual. The chromas are determined using damp soil samples that are compared to a corresponding color chip in the Munsell Soil Color Charts. The chromas are then recorded on the data forms using Hue (YR) and Value/Chroma. Low Hues and Values with redoximorphic features as described for the appropriate hydric soil indicator is typical of hydric (wetland) soils that have developed over time due to inundation or saturation by water. The presence of hydric soils is determined using the criteria in the Hydric Soil Guidebook developed by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Version 7.0, 2010 (USDA, 2010). The presence or absence of wetland hydrology and/or wetland hydrology indicators includes the source of hydrology and direction of flow (if evident). Wetland A Wetland A is the largest of the 7 onsite wetlands and extends from a larger offsite system (the northern extent of the wetland was not identified as part of this project) to within about 75 feet of Wetland D. This wetland is basically a narrow system that winds its way across the east half of the property with a deep depression in the southeastern quadrant that appears to detain much of the water for this system. There is no apparent stream flow through the wetland but water generally flows in a southerly direction to a narrow channel that conveys water into Wetland D. This wetland is a depressional system that consists of three vegetation communities (emergent, scrub/shrub and forested) and has a seasonally flooded hydrologic regime with a well defined outlet into Wetland D. Wetland A is delineated with 132 flags labeled WB A-1 through A-82 delineating the west boundary and WB A-83 through A-132 delineating the east boundary. The boundary determination was made using data collected at Test Holes I through 6A. See Appendix A-2 for wetland boundary flag and test hole locations for Wetland A. See Appendix G for Data Forms 1 A through 6A for compilation of data collected in and around Wetland A. Photos 1-16 have been taken from areas in and around Wetland A to document existing conditions and included in Appendix A-6. Wetland A Data Description Wetland data was collected in this system at Test Holes IA,4A and 5A to document conditions within the wetland community. Test Hole IA is located in area of mixed emergent and shrub vegetation (see Appendix A-6, Photo#1) with slough sedge (Carex obnupta) OBL dominating the emergent portion and hardhack (Spiraea douglasii) FACW dominating the shrub portion. The soil hole in this area revealed a single layer silt loam profile that has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 2/1 with no redoximorphic features visible. This profile most closely resembles hydric soil indicator Al2 due to the thick dark surface layer. Hydrology was not present in the wetland at the time of the delineation but water stained vegetation and scouring indicates the presence of hydrology during the early growing season. Test Hole 4A is conducted in an area that is largely emergent (see Appendix A-6,Photo#4) and is dominated by slough sedge (C. obnupta) OBL and lady fern (Athyrium filiz femina) FAC with some shrubs and trees present including cascara (Frangula purshiana)FAC; 4 salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) FAC; hardback(S douglasii) FACW and red huckleberry (Yaccinium parvifolium) FACU. The soil hole revealed a two layer profile consisting of an 8 inch silt loam/slightly organic surface layer that has a matrix chroma of 10 Y 2/2 with no redox features visible over a silt loam that has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 2/1. This soil profile meets hydric soil indicator Al 1 due to the low matrix chroma soils in the surface layer that has an organic component. Hydrology was not present during the field visit but evidence is present to indicate standing water during the early growing season. The indicators present include scouring and water stained vegetation. Test Hole 5A is located near WB A-40, which is delineated along the narrow north south oriented portion in the north half(see Appendix A-6, Photos 5-7). This area is forested and the canopy is dominated by red alder(Alnus rubra) FAC with lower coverage by cascara (F. purshiana) FAC. The shrub layer is dominated by salmonberry (R. spectabilis) FAC and salal (Gaultheria shallon) FACU with lower percentages of evergreen huckleberry (Yaccinium ovatum) FACU and hardhack(S douglasii) FACW. The herbaceous layer is dominated by lady fern (A.filix femina) FAC and skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanum) OBL with lower percentages of sword fern (Polystichum munitum) FACU and bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum) FACU also present. The soil hole revealed a two layer profile that consists of a 10 inch silt loam surface layer that has a matrix chroma of 2.5 Y 3/1 over a silt loam having a matrix chroma of 2.5 Y 4/1 with 10%redoximorphic features having a chroma of 10 YR 4/6. This soil profile meets hydric soil indicator A11 because there is a depleted matrix below a dark surface layer that has a slight organic component. Hydrology was not present during the field visit but there was evidence throughout to indicate the presence of a seasonally flooded hydroperiod that includes surface scouring and water stained vegetation. Upland Data Description The upland areas are sampled at Test Holes 2A; 3A and 6A just east of the delineated wetland boundary(see Appendix A-6, Photos 2, 3 and 7). For the most part, the upland areas are dominated by a logged upland that is recovering and is now vegetated with a mixture of young conifer trees that are around 12 to 15 years old with scattered groups of deciduous trees, a dense shrub layer and dense herbaceous layer. The area sampled at Test Hole 2A is dominated by Douglas fir(Pseudotsuga menziesii) FACU in the tree canopy and dominated by hazelnut (Corylus cornuta) FACU in the high shrub layer and salal (G. shallon) FACU in the low shrub layer. Sword fern (P. munitum) FACU dominates the herbaceous layer and there are low percentages of bracken fern (P. aquilinum) FACU also present. The vegetation at Test Hole 3A is dominated by a shrub community that has developed as a result of a canopy opening. The shrub layer is dominated by salmonberry(R. spectabilis) FAC with low percentages of salal (G. shallon) FACU in the low shrub layer. Trailing blackberry(Rubus ursinus) FACU; sword fern(P. munitum) FACU and bracken fern (P. aquilinum) FACU dominate the herbaceous layer with lower percentages of deer fern(Blechnum spicant) FAC and lady fern (A.filixfemina) FAC also present. The area at Test Hole 6A is dominated by a young deciduous forest that includes cascara (F.purshiana) FAC and red alder(A. rubra) FAC dominating the canopy with low percentages of salmonberry(R. spectabilis) FAC and 5 red huckleberry (V.parvifolium) FACU in the high shrub layer. Salal dominates the low shrub layer with sword fern,bracken fern and trailing blackberry(R. ursinus) FAC dominating the herbaceous layer. The soil holes revealed at each sample area revealed similar gravelly sandy loam profiles in each vegetation community. The profiles generally consist of surface layers 4 to 8 inches thick that have both mineral and organic/duff components having a matrix chroma of 10 YR 3/3. The underlying gravelly sandy loam has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 3/4 to 10 YR 4/3 that extends to a depth of at least 16 inches. These profiles meet none of the hydric soil indicators due to high matrix chromas in both layers and lack of redoximorphic features. Hydrology was not present in any of these areas and there was no evidence of wetland hydrology. Wetland Determination The areas of Wetland A sampled at Test Holes IA,4A and 5A are determined to be wetland because they exhibit positive indicators for all three wetland parameters. The rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation is present in each area due to the dominance by OBL and FACW despite the presence of upland species, which are growing on raised areas within the wetland. Hydric soil indicators are present and there is evidence of wetland hydrology throughout the wetland. Data was not collected in other areas of Wetland A because they are clearly meeting the wetland criterion due to the dominance by FACW and OBL species and the presence of hydrologic indicators. There is a deep depression in the southern half that appears to contain up to 3 feet of water before flowing through the remainder of Wetland A and into the channel that conveys water to Wetland D. This area was photographed to provide visual documentation of conditions and the photos are shown in Appendix A-6 (Photos 8-16). The areas sampled at Test Holes 2A, 3A and 6A are determined to be upland because they lack positive indicators for all three wetland parameters. Wetlands B and C Wetlands B and C are small depressional, emergent wetland communities west of Wetland A. Wetland B is located toward the north end and lies between the two western arms of Wetland A and Wetland C is toward the south end and appears to lie west of the channel that connects Wetlands A and D. These wetlands lack surface water outlets and appear to have standing water for a portion of the growing season that eventually percolates into the soil or evaporates into the air. Wetland B is delineated with 7 WB flags labeled WB B-1 through B- 7 and Wetland C is delineated with 6 flags labeled WB C-1 through C-6. See Appendix A-2 for approximate location of each wetland and the wetland boundary/test hole flag locations. See Appendix G for Wetland B Data Forms 1-B & 2-B and Wetland C Data Forms 1-C and 2-C. Wetland B was photographed and the photos are included in Appendix A-6 (Photos 17- 19). No photos are included of Wetland C because conditions in that wetland are nearly identical to conditions revealed in Wetland B. 6 Wetlands B and C Data Description Both of these wetlands are composed of emergent communities that are dominated by slough sedge (C. obnupta) OBL with lower percentages of hardhack(S. douglasii) FACW also present. Wetland B has slightly greater plant species diversity with horsetail (Equisetum arvense) FAC; soft rush(Juncus effusus) FACW and red alder(A. rubra) FAC also present. The soil hole at Test Hole 1-B revealed a two layer profile that consists of 12 inch gravelly sandy loam surface layer having a matrix chroma of 2.5 Y 3/1 with 10%redoximorphic features present having a chroma of 10 YR 4/6 over a gravelly sandy loam subsurface layer that has a chroma of 2.5 Y 4/1 with no visible redoximorphic features. The soil hole at Test Hole 1-C revealed a two layer profile consisting of a 6 inch silt loam surface layer that has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 2/1 over a silt loam subsurface layer that has a matrix chroma of 2.5 Y 4/2. The soil profile at Test Hole 1-B meets hydric soil indicator A 12 because of the thick surface horizon and Test Hole 1-C meets hydric soil indicator A11 due to the depleted matrix below a low matrix chroma surface layer. Hydrology was not present in either wetland during the field delineation but evidence is present to indicate a seasonally flooded hydroperiod. The indicators include water stained vegetation and a few oxidized root channels along live roots in the soil profile. Upland Data Description The upland just outside Wetland B was sampled at Test Hole 2-B where the vegetation is dominated by a young Douglas fir (P. menziesii) FACU forest with a dense low shrub understory dominated by salal (G. shallon)FACU and an herbaceous layer dominated by trailing blackberry(R. ursinus) FACU and bracken fern (P. aquilinum)FACU. Lower percentages of evergreen huckleberry(V. ovatum) FACU and velvet grass (Holcus lanatus) FAC are also present in this area. The soil test hole revealed a single layer gravelly sandy loam profile that has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 3/4, which meets none of the hydric soil indicators. Hydrology was not present during the field visit and there is no evidence of wetland hydrology. Test Hole 2-C is located in the upland forest south of Wetland C where the vegetation is dominated by red alder (A. rubra)FAC and Douglas fir (P. menziesii) FACU in the young forest canopy with lower percentages of western white pine (Pinus monticola) FACU also present. The understory is dominated by salal (G. shallon) FACU in the low shrub layer and by trailing blackberry(R. ursinus) FACU and bracken fern (P. aquilinum) FACU in the herbaceous layer. The soil hole revealed a two layer gravelly sandy loam profile that consists of an 8 inch surface layer that has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 3/3 and the subsurface layer has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 3/4. This profile meets none of the hydric soil indicators due to high matrix color. Hydrology was not present in this area and there is no evidence of wetland hydrology. 7 Wetland Determination The areas sampled at Test Holes 1-B and 1-C are determined to be wetland because both areas exhibit positive indicators for all three wetland parameters. The vegetation coverage meets the rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation and the soil profiles meet hydric soil indicators Al l or Al2. Hydrology was not present during the field visit but there is evidence of wetland hydrology present in both areas. The areas sampled at Test Holes 2-B and 2-C are upland because they exhibit no positive indicators for any of the three wetland parameters. The vegetation criterion is not met because none of the plant indicators or tests are met, the soil profiles have high matrix chromas so lack positive indicators for any of the hydric soil indicators and there is no evidence of wetland hydrology. Wetland D Wetland D is a depressional wetland that lies in the south end of the 16 acre parcel and is downslope of Wetland A. It receives water in part from Wetland A via a seasonal drainage channel that lacks wetland characteristics and outlets via a culvert under Tiger Lake Road West, which lies east of the wetland. It is composed of both forested and scrub/shrub vegetation communities with a moderately dense herbaceous layer. The wetland boundary is delineated with 54 flags that begin and end at the northeast comer of the wetland with flags labeled A-1 through A-54. Data was collected at the northeast corner of the wetland at Test Hole 2-D and the adjacent upland to the north was sampled at Test Hole 1-D. See Appendix A-2 for location of Wetland D, the flags for the wetland boundary and test holes. See Appendix G for Wetland D data forms 1-D and 2-D and Appendix A-6 for photos taken of the wetland (Photos 21-26). Wetland D Data Description The area of Wetland D sampled at Test Hole 2-D is dominated by western red cedar (Thuja plicata) FAC; with low percentages of salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) FAC and hardback (Spiraea douglasii) FACW in the sparse shrub layer. The herbaceous layer in this area is dominated by slough sedge (Carex obnupta) OBL and lady fern(Athyrium filix femina) FAC. The soil test hole revealed a two layer profile that consists of a 10 inch silt loam surface horizon that has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 2/2 over a sandy loam that has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 2/1 with no redoximorphic features visible in either layer. This profile meets hydric soil indicator A-11 because of the presence of a depleted matrix within 12 inches of the soil surface. Hydrology was not present during the field visit but evidence throughout this wetland indicates the presence of a seasonally flooded hydrologic regime and the indicators include water stained vegetation and scoured areas. Upland Data Description The upland around Wetland D as sampled at Test Hole 1-D is dominated by red alder(Alnus rubra) FAC with dense salmonberry (R. spectabilis) FAC in the shrub layer and dense sword fern (Polystichum munitum) FACU in the herbaceous layer. Low percentages of lady fern (A.f lix femina) FAC is present in the herbaceous layer as well. The soil test hole revealed a 8 single layer gravelly sandy loam profile that has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 3/3. No redox features are visible in the soil profile so it meets none of the hydric soil indicators. Hydrology was not present in this area and there was no evidence of wetland hydrology. Wetland Determination The area sampled in Wetland D meets the wetland criterion because there are positive indicators present for all three wetland parameters. Hydrophytic vegetation is present because the area has dominance by OBL and FAC plant species so meets the rapid test and the dominance test, the soil profile has a low matrix chroma so meets hydric soil indicator A 11 and there is evidence of wetland hydrology throughout. The area sampled at Test Hole 1-D does not meet the wetland criteria because it exhibits no positive indicators for any of the three wetland parameters. The vegetation community is dominated by FAC to FACU plant species so meets none of the hydrophytic vegetation indicators; the soil profile meets none of the hydric soil indicators and there is no evidence of wetland hydrology. Wetland E Wetland E is a closed depressional wetland that lies at the south end of the 14 acre property and is just west of the fire station. It is a large system that is dominated almost entirely by hardhack with a small area of western crabapple in the northeast corner. In general,there is a sparse herbaceous understory because the hardhack cover is so dense but there is coverage by slough sedge in some areas. This wetland lies across the south property line so the delineation begins and ends along the approximate south line and curves around the north end. It is delineated with 21 flags labeled WB E-1 through E-21. Test Holes 1-E and 2-E are located at the north end of the wetland and in the adjacent upland,respectively. See Appendix A-2 for location of Wetland E and the wetland boundary and test hole flags. See Appendix A-6 for photos of Wetland E taken during the field visit (Photos 27-30), which basically show the crabapple area with the hardhack coverage visible in the background. See Appendix G for Wetland E data forms 1-E and 2-E. Wetland E Data Description The area of Wetland E sampled at Test Hole 1-E is dominated by hardhack (Spiraea douglasii) FACW, which dominates all of the wetland except in the northeast comer where western crabapple (Malus fusca) FACW dominates. The herbaceous layer is sparsely vegetated throughout with only low percentages of slough sedge (Carex obnupta) OBL in some areas. The soil test hole revealed a three layer profile that consists of a thin, 4 inch thick duff/organic layer over a sandy loam profile with a 4 inch surface layer having a matrix chroma of 10 YR 2/1 and a subsurface layer having a chroma of 10 YR 4/2 with 10% redoximorphic features. This profile meets hydric soil indicator A-I I because of the presence of a depleted matrix within 12 inches of the soil surface. Hydrology was not present during the field visit but evidence throughout this wetland indicates the presence of a seasonally flooded hydrologic regime and the indicators include water stained vegetation and scoured areas. 9 Upland Data Description The upland around Wetland E as sampled at Test Hole 2-E is dominated by a Scouler's willow (Salix scouleriana) FAC component of the largely conifer forest that lies around the remainder of Wetland E. Western crabapple (M.fusca) FACW is also present in the high shrub/low tree canopy layer with evergreen huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum)FACU dominating the high shrub layer and salal (Gaultheria shallon) FACU dominating the low shrub layer. Bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum) FACU is the dominant species in the herbaceous layer. The soil test hole revealed a single layer gravelly sandy loam profile that has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 3/3. No redox features are visible in the soil profile so it meets none of the hydric soil indicators. Hydrology was not present and there was no evidence of wetland hydrology. Wetland Determination The area sampled in Wetland E meets the wetland criterion because there are positive indicators present for all three wetland parameters. Hydrophytic vegetation is present because the area has dominance by OBL and FACW plant species so meets the rapid test and the dominance test, the soil profile has a low matrix chroma so meets hydric soil indicator A 11 and there is evidence of wetland hydrology throughout. The area sampled at Test Hole 2-E does not meet the wetland criteria because it exhibits no positive indicators for any of the three wetland parameters. The vegetation community is dominated by FAC to FACU plant species so meets none of the hydrophytic vegetation indicators; the soil profile meets none of the hydric soil indicators and there is no evidence of wetland hydrology. Wetland F Wetland F is a closed depressional wetland that lies on the west edge of the 14 acre property and is about 100 feet north of Wetland E. It is a small system that is dominated by a mixture of hardhack and slough sedge so is a scrub/shrub and emergent system. This wetland is delineated with 12 flags that ring the wetland and are labeled WB F-1 through F-12. Test Holes 1-F and 2-F are located at the north end of the wetland and in the adjacent upland, respectively. See Appendix A-2 for location of Wetland F and the wetland boundary and test hole flags. See Appendix A-6 for photos of Wetland F taken during the field visit(Photos 33 and 34). See Appendix G for Wetland E data forms 1-E and 2-E. Wetland F Data Description The area of Wetland F sampled at Test Hole 1-F is dominated by nearly equal coverage by hardhack(Spiraea douglasii) FACW and slough sedge (Carex obnupta) OBL with lower percentages of sawbeak sedge (Carex stipata) FACW also present. The soil test hole revealed a two layer profile that consists of a thin, 4 inch thick duff/organic layer over a silt loam profile that has a matrix chroma of 2.5 Y 4/2 with 10%redoximorphic features having a chroma of 10 YR 4/6. This profile meets hydric soil indicator F3 because there is a depleted matrix making up the soil profile. Hydrology was not present during the field visit but 10 evidence throughout this wetland indicates the presence of a seasonally flooded hydrologic regime and the indicators include algal mats, cracked soil surface and oxidized root channels along live roots. Upland Data Description The upland around Wetland F as sampled at Test Hole 2-F is dominated by the young Douglas fir(Pseudotsuga menziesii) FACU forest with a diverse shrub layer containing dominant percentages of hardhack(S. douglasii) FACW; Scot's broom (Cytisus scoparius) FACU and salal (Gaultheria shallon) FACU with lower percentages of rhododendron (Rhododendron macrophyllum) UPL also present. The herbaceous layer is dominated by trailing blackberry(Rubus ursinus) FACU; velvet grass (Holcus lanatus) FAC; and bracken fern(Pteridium aquilinum) FACU. The soil test hole revealed a two layer gravelly sandy loam profile that consists of a 10 inch surface layer having a matrix chroma of 10 YR 2/2 and a subsurface layer that has a matrix chroma of 2.5 Y 4/3. Redoximorphic features were not visible in the profile and the profile meets none of the hydric soil indicators. Hydrology was not present and there was no evidence of wetland hydrology. Wetland Determination The area sampled in Wetland F meets the wetland criterion because there are positive indicators present for all three wetland parameters. Hydrophytic vegetation is present because the area has dominance by OBL and FACW plant species so meets the rapid test and the dominance test, the soil profile has a low matrix chroma so meets hydric soil indicator F3 and there is evidence of wetland hydrology throughout. The area sampled at Test Hole 2-F does not meet the wetland criteria because it exhibits no positive indicators for any of the three wetland parameters. The vegetation community is dominated by FAC to FACU plant species so meets none of the hydrophytic vegetation indicators; the soil profile meets none of the hydric soil indicators and there is no evidence of wetland hydrology. Wetland G Wetland G is a small depressional wetland system west of Wetland A that is dominated by scrub/shrub vegetation with a sometimes dense cover by emergent species that include slough sedge and an unidentified sedge. It is delineated with 9 flags that are labeled WB G-1 through G-9. See Appendix A-2 for location of Wetland G and the wetland boundary and test hole flags. See Appendix G for Wetland G Data Forms 1-G and 2-G. No photos were taken of Wetland G but conditions in this wetland are similar to those visible in the Wetland E photos. Wetland G Data Description The area of Wetland G sampled at Test Hole 1-G is dominated by hardback(Spiraea douglasii) FACW with emergent vegetation that is sometimes sparsely vegetated by an unidentified sedge species (Caret spp.) FACW and slough sedge (Carex obnupta) OBL. The soil hole revealed a two layer profile that consists of a 12 inch silt loam with some organic material visible that has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 2/2. The subsurface loam layer has a 11 riatrix chroma of 10 YR 3/1 with no redoximorphic features visible. This profile meets hydric soil indicator A 12 because there is a thick surface layer with a depleted matrix in the subsurface layer. Hydrology was not present during the field visit but evidence throughout this wetland indicates the presence of a seasonally flooded hydrologic regime and the indicators include water stained vegetation. Upland Data Description The upland around Wetland G as sampled at Test Hole 2-G is dominated by the young Douglas fir(Pseudotsuga menziesii) FACU forest with lower percentages of western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) FACU and cascara (Frangula purshiana) FAC also present. The shrub layer is dominated by evergreen huckleberry(Vaccinium ovatum)FACU in the high shrub layer and salal (Gaultheria shallon)FACU in the low shrub layer. The herbaceous layer is dominated by trailing blackberry(Rubus ursinus) FACU and sword fern (Polystichum munitum) FACU with lower percentages of bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum) FACU. The soil test hole revealed a two layer gravelly sandy loam profile that consists of a 6 inch surface layer having a matrix chroma of 10 YR 3/3 and a subsurface layer that has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 3/4. Redoximorphic features were not visible in the profile and the profile meets none of the hydric soil indicators. Hydrology was not present and there was no evidence of wetland hydrology. Wetland Determination The area sampled in Wetland G meets the wetland criterion because there are positive indicators present for all three wetland parameters. Hydrophytic vegetation is present because the area has dominance by OBL and FACW plant species so meets the rapid test and the dominance test,the soil profile has a low matrix chroma so meets hydric soil indicator A 12 and there is evidence of wetland hydrology throughout. The area sampled at Test Hole 2-G does not meet the wetland criteria because it exhibits no positive indicators for any of the three wetland parameters. The vegetation community is dominated by FAC to FACU plant species so meets none of the hydrophytic vegetation indicators; the soil profile meets none of the hydric soil indicators and there is no evidence of wetland hydrology. Wetland Classification The on-site wetlands have been classified using the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats, Cowardin et al, December 1979. This method of wetland classification divides wetlands into a hierarchy based on their specific attributes (system, class, hydrologic regime). System describes a wetland's association with a body of water (Estuarine, Palustrine, Riverine, etc.), while the class refers to the dominant vegetation community (aquatic bed, emergent, forested). Hydroperiod indicates the amount of time water remains, as surface or subsurface water, within a system (permanently, temporarily, or seasonally flooded). The Wetland Classification Table below provides an 'II overview of the wetland classification for each wetland. 12 Wetland Classification Table Wetland HGM Vegetation Hydroperiod Abbreviation Class A Depressional Forested Seasonally PFOSSEMC Scrub/Shrub flooded Emergent B Depressional Emergent Seasonally PEMC flooded C Depressional Emergent Seasonally PEMC flooded D Depressional Forested Seasonally PFOSSC Scrub/Shrub flooded E Depressional Scrub/Shrub Seasonally PSSC flooded F Depressional Scrub/Shrub Seasonally PSSEMC Emergent flooded G Depressional Scrub/shrub Seasonally PSSC flooded Wetland Category The Mason CountyCritical Areas Ordinance Section 8.52.100 Wetlands requires that q identified and delineated wetlands be categorized using the revised 2004 Washington State Wetlands Rating System for Western Washington (Publication# 04-06-025) as revised in October 2008. This system utilizes hydrogeomorphic characteristics to determine the potential and opportunity for a particular wetland to perform water quality, hydrologic and habitat functions. It differentiates wetlands into four categories ranging from Category I systems that typically have hi�Potential and opportunity tope rform these functions to Category IV systems that have low potential and opportunity to perform the functions. A rating form that asks a series of questions is used to identify the wetland's position in the landscape (sloping, depressional,Riverine, etc.) and its specific characteristics that would indicate the potential to perform the water quality, hydrologic and habitat functions. When the wetland has opportunity to perform the functions, it receives a multiplier of 2. The scores are then added up and a category is assigned based on the number of points received as follows: Category I wetlands score 70 points or greater, Category II systems score between 51-69 points, Category III systems score 30-50 points and Category IV wetlands score less than 30 points. The wetland categories for the onsite wetland is compiled in the Wetland Categorization Table below, which lists the points that each wetland scored for each function on the wetland rating forms in Appendix E-1. Each wetland has a separate rating form(except Wetlands B and C, which are rated on one form because they are nearly identical in vegetation coverage and position in landscape) that are labeled Appendix E-1 a for Wetland A; Appendix E-1 b for 13 Wetlands B and C; Appendix E-1 c for Wetland D, etc.,. In general,the wetlands that have outlets score lower for water quality and hydrologic functions because they allow the exit of water whereas those wetlands without an outlet are able to detain water longer. All wetlands receive the hydrologic function opportunity multiplier of 2 because they are able to detain water for areas with downstream flooding problems. Water quality opportunity comes for only two of the wetlands (D, E and offsite)because they are in relatively close proximity to roads and residential development. The other wetlands are surrounded by undeveloped upland so receive no unfiltered runoff. Habitat scores vary for the wetlands depending on whether they have more than one vegetation community with Wetland A having the greatest number of habitat niches so scores the highest for habitat function. Wetland Cate orization Table Wetlands A B C D E F G Offsite HGM D D D D D D D R Outlet? Yes No No Yes No No No Yes WQ Potential 9 15 15 9 10 12 12 12 Score WQ Opportunity 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 Multiplier Total for WQ 9 15 15 18 20 12 .12 24 Function Hydrologic Potential 10 7 7 8 12 14 10 11 Score Hydrologic Opportunity 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Multiplier Total for Hydrologic 20 14 14 16 24 28 20 22 Function Habitat Potential 13 4 4 8 5 6 4 8 Score Habitat Opportunity 13 14 14 10 10 12 14 13 Score Total for Habitat 26 18 18 20 17 19 18 21 Function 14 Wetlands A B C D E F G Offsite Point Total All 55 47 47 54 61 59 50 67 Functions Wetland II III M' II II II III II Cat ego Wetland Buffer Requirements According to the Mason County Critical Areas Ordinance, Section 8.52.110 5 Development Standards (B) Wetland Buffers,buffer widths are based on the category of the wetland and the scores for habitat and/or water quality functions. The final buffer widths are based on the intensity of the land use with moderate intensity uses represented by single family development on lots greater than 1 acre in size. This project appears to propose 6 total lots on 30 acres so meets the criteria for a moderate intensity land use development. Moderate intensity land use buffers are listed on the Required Buffer Width Table below. A 15 foot building setback is required from the edge of each required wetland buffer. Required Buffer Width Table-Moderate I tensity Land Use A B C D E F G Offsite Wetland II III III II II II III II Category Scores For 26 18 18 20 17 19 18 21 Habitat Required 110 feet 60 feet 60 feet 75 feet 75 feet 75 feet 60 feet 110 feet Buffer Off-Site Wetland Description P There is a wetland offsite west of the property that lies adjacent to the north half of the 14 acre parcel. The wetland is separated from the west property line by the old Bear Creek Dewatto Road bed that remains after the road was re-routed to its current intersection with Gold Creek Road. It is associated with Mission Creek and much of the system, which originates to the north along Gold Creek Road, consists of a scrub/shrub community. The wetland is a Riverine system that is dominated by a scrub/shrub vegetation community and a seasonally flooded hydroperiod. It meets the criteria for a Category II system that scores 21 points for habitat functions and requires a 110 foot buffer. Mission Creek requires a buffer of 150 feet because it is a Type F water and it appears that the 110 foot wetland buffer extends beyond the stream buffer so the regulated buffer for both critical areas will be the wetland buffer. The distance between the wetland boundary and the approximate west property line was measured and there is about 63 feet between the wetland and property boundary. Therefore, the buffer extends about 47 feet onto this property. The project will not affect the offsite wetland or Mission Creek because there are berms formed along the 15 former road bed that prevents water from flowing into the wetland or stream from the property. Additionally, homes will likely be further up the slope on this property and there will be more than 110 feet between the future homesites and"this offsite wetland. UPLAND COMMUNTIES Data was collected in the young.upland forest community at the 6 septic test holes along both sides of trail.as excavated by the septic system designer for preparation of the future onsite septic systems. These areas were sampled to characterize the upland areas of the site and verify the absence of wetlands outside the delineated wetland boundaries. The upland test holes conducted by Wiltermood Associates, Inc. are labeled Test Holes 1-U through 6-U with the U representing Upland and these numbers coincide with the numbering of the septic designer. Three areas were sampled between Wetlands E and F that appear to be historic logging stage areas that are developing coverage by wetland species but are not wetland because they lack hydric soil and wetland hydrology indicators. These areas were sampled to verify the absence of wetland conditions in areas with wetland vegetation. The test holes in these areas are labeled Test Holes 3-El through 3-E3 because they are located between Wetlands E and F and are generally considered a verification of the boundary of Wetland E. See Appendix A-2 for location of the test holes on the rough drawing and Appendix G for data collected in these locations as presented on Data Forms 1-U through 6-U and 1-EI to 1- E3. Photos were taken of each test hole location to provide visual document of current conditions and are included in Appendix A-6. Photos 35-40 are taken of each upland septic soil test hole areas and Photos 31 and 32 document conditions in one of the areas sampled at Test Holes 3-E1 to 3-E3. Upland Forest Septic Test Holes-Test Holes 1-U Through 6-U In general, the upland forest on these properties is dominated by a young conifer forest with scattered deciduous trees and thick underbrush that developed after logging in the 1990's. The trees are about 15 years of age and range in height from 10 to 20 feet. There are some large trees remaining in some locations. The conifer trees occurring in the test hole locations include Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) FACU; western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) FACU; western white pine (Pines monticola) FACU and lodgepole pine (Pines contorta). Red alder (Alnus rubra) FAC; Scouler's willow (Salix scouleriana)FAC; bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) FACU and cascara (Frangula purshiana) FAC are the deciduous trees that are also growing in the upland forest communities. The shrub layers are mostly dominated by low growing salal (Gaultheria shallop) FACU with varying percentages of evergreen huckleberry(Vaccinium ovatum) FACU;rhododendron (Rhododendron macrophyllum) FACU; red huckleberry(Vaccinium parvifolium) FACU; holly (.Ilex opaca) FACU; ocean spray(Holodiscus discolor) FACU; and Scot's broom(Cytisus scoparius) FACU. Herbaceous plants occur as well and are mostly dominated by bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum) FACU with varying percentages of trailing blackberry (Rubes ursinus) FACU; foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) FACU; and sword fern (Polystichum munitum) FACU also present. 16 The soil test holes revealed two layer profiles that consist of gravelly sandy loam with a generally thin surface layer 4 to 6 inches that is a mixture of mineral soil and logging debris/bark. The mineral component of the surface layer has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 3/3. The subsurface layer in each profile has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 4/3 to 10 YR 4/4 with no redoximorphic features visible. These soil profiles meet none of the hydric soil indicators because of high matrix chromas. Hydrology was not present during the field visit and there is no evidence of wetland hydrology in the upland forest areas. Old Logging Staging Areas-Test Boles 3-E1 through 3-E3 The areas sampled in these locations are vegetated with hardback (Spiraea douglasii) FACW and slough sedge (Carex obnupta) OBL with western white pine (Pinus monticola) FACU; salal (Gaultheria shallon) FACU; trailing blackberry(Rubus ursinus) FACU and bracken fern(Pteridium aquilinum) FACU also occurring. In some areas, the slough sedge and hardback were not as dense or tall in stature as in the wetland areas indicating that perhaps water is not present for a duration or frequency to allow the full spread and growth of these plant species. The soil test holes in each area revealed two layer profiles that consist of a silt loam surface layer that has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 2/2 without redoximorphic features. The subsurface layer is also silt loam and has a matrix chroma of 2.5 Y 4/3. Based on the absence of redoximorphic features in both soil horizons and the high matrix chroma in the subsurface horizon, the soil profile meets none of the hydric soil indicators. Water was not present during the field visit and there are no clear indicators of wetland hydrology present. Wetland Determination The areas sampled at Test Holes 1-U through 6-U are determined to be upland because they lack positive indicators for all three wetland parameters. The vegetation is dominated by FAC to FACU plant species so none of the hydrophytic vegetation indicators are present, the soil profiles have high matrix chromas so meet none of the hydric soil indicators and there are no wetland hydrology indicators. The areas sampled in the former logging staging areas are meet the hydrophytic vegetation criterion because there is greater than 50% dominance by FACW and OBL species. Despite the dominance by FACW and OBL species, these areas do not meet the wetland criterion because there are no positive indicators present for hydric soil and wetland hydrology. Therefore, these areas are both historic and current upland. WETLAND FUNCTIONS ASSESSMENT Flood control, groundwater recharge/discharge, water quality maintenance, biological support, and many other functions are performed by wetlands. The table below lists the most common values and functions of wetlands and provides a value rating for each function and the rationale used to make the rating determination is provided in a separate paragraph. Function rating and rationale has been determined using professional knowledge in conjunction with the Department of Ecology Wetland Rating System and WET Methodology. See Appendix F for additional information concerning wetland functional values. 17 Value or Function Wetland A Wetlands B, C, & G Wetlands E & F Depressional, Depressional, Depressional, Forested, Emergent & Scrub/Shrub (E) Scrub/Shrub & Scrub/Shrub Depressional, Emergent Scrub/Shrub & Wetland D Emergent (F) Depressional Forested & Scrub/Shrub Storm Water Storage HIGH HIGH HIGH Water QualityProtection MODERATE MODERATE MODERATE Groundwater Rechar a LOW-MODERATE MODERATE MODERATE Groundwater Dischar e LOW LOW OW Biological Support MOD-HIGH MODERATE MODERATE Aesthetic, Educational and MODERATE LOW-MODERATE LOW-MODERATE Recreational Values Rating Rationale The onsite wetlands identified, delineated and categorized for this project are positioned within depressions that function to store water and therefore, alleviate flooding issues in downstream areas. Wetlands A and D have intermittent outlets that reduce slightly the amount of time water remains in these areas but have high rating because they are large and Wetland A has a deeper depressional area that can store up to 3 feet of water before it drains into Wetland D. The other onsite wetlands lack outlets so have high ratings because they retain water and allow it to percolate into the soil or evaporate into the air rather than draining into water bodies with flooding problems. For water quality, the ratings are based on the density of the emergent community or layer in the wetland. Wetlands B, C and F are entirely emergent but are relatively small in size and do not receive polluted water from developed areas so only rate moderate for this function. Wetlands E and G are largely scrub/shrub systems with sparse herbaceous layers so don't function to filter water although they are deep and can allow settling of sediments and pollutants so rate moderate. Wetlands A and D are larger systems with deep depressions but the herbaceous layer is more sparsely vegetated than in the other wetlands. Wetland D has opportunity to perform water quality because Tiger Lake Road West lies along the east edge of the wetland so rates moderate overall for this function. The wetlands (Wetlands B, C, E, F and G) without an outlet appear to facilitate at least some recharge of groundwater so they score slightly higher than Wetlands A and D for groundwater recharge functions. None of the wetlands on this site function to facilitate groundwater discharge because they are no sloping systems and they have seasonally flooded rather than saturated hydroperiods. The biological support functions are highest for the wetlands with one or more vegetation communities so because Wetlands A, D and F each 18 have at least two vegetation communities, they have the highest ratings. The smaller wetlands rate lower because of their size and lack of vegetation diversity and habitat features. All of the wetlands function as part of an undeveloped corridor and connections to other habitat areas. For aesthetic, recreational and educational values, the wetlands with the greatest diversity have the highest ratings because they represent the greatest opportunity for recreational and educational activities. Aesthetically, each wetland is a natural amenity to the site in terms of buffers between developed areas, which for this site is Tiger Lake Road West and Bear Creek Dewatto Road. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND POTENTIAL IMPACTS Based on the number of septic system test holes, it appears that three lots will be created on each of the separately platted lots. A site plan was not available for this project so the access point and exact number of lots is not currently known. Buffers of 60 to 110 feet are required for the onsite wetlands and because the buffers are mostly composed of currently dense young conifer forest, they will provide high quality protection for the wetlands. These buffers will minimize the impacts to the wetlands that typically result from homesite development and creation of impervious surfaces. The presumed number and sizes of lots will have minimal impact on the wetlands particularly if the clearing occurs only within the homesite portions of each property. The upland (including the regulated buffers) remaining between the future homesites and the wetlands will be more than sufficient to protect the wetland functions and values and prevent negative water quality or hydrologic impacts. SUMMARY The delineated wetlands discussed in this report are located on a 16 and a 14 acre parcel between Tiger Lake Road West and Bear Creek Dewatto Road in the Tiger Lake area of Mason County, Washington. The properties are situated where Tiger Lake Road West lies along the east side of the 16 acre parcel and Bear Creek Dewatto Road runs along the west side of the 14 acre parcel. The Tri Lake Fire Station lies just south of the 14 acre parcel. A low north-south ridge forms near the shared property line and slopes moderately down to the east with more steeply sloping terrain along the very west side of the 14 acre parcel. A trail runs south to north along the top of the ridge that continues onto the property immediately north, which lies in Kitsap County. Wetland maps collected for this project revealed the presence of three onsite wetlands and one offsite wetland and the delineation involved identification of the boundary of each wetland. The field visit revealed the presence of 7 wetlands including the three onsite wetlands identified on the maps. The field visit also revealed that two of the mapped wetlands were much more extensive than shown on the maps. Four smaller wetlands were found in areas adjacent to the mapped wetlands. The wetlands were also categorized to determine the buffers that will be required from each wetland. 19 Wetland A is the largest of the onsite wetlands and represents a continuation of a system that originates offsite to the north. It appears on the inventory maps but is much more extensive than shown on the maps. This system is depressional with three vegetation communities that include forested, scrub/shrub and emergent and has a seasonally flooded hydroperiod. There is a seasonal, intermittently flowing outlet that conveys water southerly into Wetland D, which is the wetland mapped in the southeast comer of the project site. This wetland is also more extensive than shown on the maps. Wetland D is a depressional system with forested and scrub/shrub vegetation communities and a seasonally flooded hydroperiod. The wetland ends along Tiger Lake Road West and a culvert provides an outlet from Wetland D that appears to drain into Tiger Lake. Wetland E is located near the southwest comer of the project site and its boundary is actually the same as that mapped on the inventories. This system is depressional with a scrub/shrub vegetation community and seasonally flooded hydroperiod. It has no outlet into other wetlands or bodies of water. The wetland offsite to the west is part of the Mission Creek system and appears nearly as mapped on the inventories except that it seems to be slightly narrower with additional upland between the site and actual wetland boundary. This system was not delineated because it is at least 63 feet from the property boundaries and is surrounded by the historic Bear Creek Dewatto Road bed. The road was re-routed to its current position sometime in the last 20 years but the old road bed remains. The wetland is a Riverine system that is dominated by a scrub/shrub vegetation community and a seasonally flooded hydrologic regime. Wetlands B, C, F and G do not appear on the inventory maps and were identified during the walkthrough of the property. Wetlands B, C and G lay west of Wetlands A and D and Wetland F lays north of Wetland E. These wetlands are depressional with a single vegetation community in Wetlands B, C and G (Wetlands B and C are emergent and Wetland G is scrub/shrub) and two vegetation communities in Wetland F (intermixed scrub/shrub and emergent communities). They are each seasonally flooded and have no outlets into the other onsite wetlands or bodies of water in this area. The walkthrough also revealed a series of small pockets containing dominant wetland vegetation but appear to be old logging staging areas due to the extensive presence of old branches and portions of logs. These areas are determined to be upland because while there is dominance by wetland plant species, there are no positive indicators for wetland hydrology or hydric soils. The wetlands identified and delineated on these properties have the same depressional position in the landscape with seasonally flooded hydroperiods but differ in size, vegetation community make up and whether or not there is a surface water outlet. These differences result in different wetland category and buffer requirements. Wetlands A, D, E and F meet the Category II criterion because they each have potential and opportunity to perform hydrologic functions with Wetlands D and E having potential and opportunity to perform water quality functions. Wetlands A and F have potential but no opportunity to perform water quality functions because they do not receive polluted waters from developed areas. Wetland A scores 26 points for habitat functions while Wetlands D, E and F score 18 to 20 20 points for habitat functions. Based on the scores for habitat and the proposed moderate intensity land use, the buffer for Wetland A is 110 feet and the buffer for Wetlands D, E and F is 75 feet. Wetlands B, C and G meet the criterion for Category III systems and each scores 47 to 50 points on the rating form with potential but no opportunity to perform water quality functions and potential and opportunity to perform hydrologic functions. They each score 18 points total for habitat functions. Based on the habitat scores and the proposed moderate intensity land use, Wetlands B, C and G require a buffer of 60 feet. The offsite wetland is a Riverine system that has potential and opportunity for all three of the rated functions and scores 67 points so is a Category II system (21 points for habitat functions) and requires a 110 foot buffer. This wetland is roughly 63 feet from the west line of the project site so an additional 47 feet of buffer is required on this property to fully accommodate the required buffer. The wetlands rate Low to High for all functions with highest ratings given to those wetlands that have no surface water outlet and/or have deep depressions where significant amounts of surface water can be stored. They generally rate Moderate for water quality protection where there is a sparse herbaceous understory and those that have dense herbaceous cover (either in the shrub or forested understory or are composed entirely of emergent vegetation) have higher ratings for water quality protection. None of the wetlands are associated with groundwater discharge due to the seasonally flooded hydroperiods but they may be providing a measure of groundwater recharge particularly those small wetlands that lack a surface water outlet. Areas of Wetlands A and D appear to be providing some recharge despite having surface water outlets. Wetlands A and D rate highest for biological support because they are large in size and have multiple vegetation communities as well as more habitat features (downed logs, snags, etc) while the smaller wetlands rate slightly lower because of the presence of one vegetation community or small size. Wetlands A and D also have higher ratings for recreational and educational values because of size and diversity. The project appears to be proposing a short plat of three lots on each platted property for a total of 6 lots on 30 acres so is considered a moderate intensity land use. These future homesites will have minimal adverse impact on the delineated wetlands because they will generate less surface water than higher density developments and there will be more forested upland retained on the properties. The buffers are sufficient in width to provide protection for the wetlands from future development and will continue to screen noise and light; improve water quality as water flows through the buffer and provide a measure of recharge into the groundwater supply. 21 LIMITATIONS This report has been prepared for Olympic Property Group. It is important to acknowledge that definition of plant community boundaries is not an exact science. Different agencies and individuals may often disagree on exact boundaries and/or plant community classifications. It is the responsibility of the various resource agencies that regulate development activities in wetlands to make the final determination of wetland boundaries. Therefore, the information presented in this report should be reviewed by the appropriate regulatory agencies prior to detailed site planning and/or construction activities. 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October 1991 US Fish and Wildlife Service Wetlands Digital Data-National Wetlands Inventory. http://wetlandsfws.er.usgs.gov/NWI/index.htmi U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. National List of Plant Species That Occur In Wetlands: 1988 National Summary. September, 1988. 244 pp. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands, Northwest Supplement (Region 9). 1993. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. National Wetlands Inventory_1978. Washington State Department of Ecology. A Guide to Conducting Wetlands Inventories. Publication Number 89-60. December 1989. Washington State Department of Ecology. Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual, Publication No. 96-94. March 1997. 88 pp. plus appendices. Washington State Department of Natural Resources. State of Washington Natural Heritage Plan. 2007/2009 Update. 14 SITE SITE SITE 0 SITE '. :�_ : ::��'• :ti, �+ter"+�,:�+•:+•;•7�w+' +%•'.•.e•: ,.;�;1.. NE RO tau KITSAP CO. 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Port Orchard, WA 98367 (360) 876-2403 tv TttfaU ii an 4 5 IT 0 795 ' ► �a '�'' `ID - u w ai IZAZ Wetland # of Flags Category Buffer width ' .tom u A 132 II 110 feet i G) �0 g B 7 II (Q feet C 6 II (aD feet D 58 II 75 feet -Tl j Ro a4 E 21 II 75 feet a3 F 12 II 75 feet � � � � G 9 II /pDfeet wAand e / G Z Offsite II 75 feet t 4 v4aa C 5 n 3 5 Mission -- F 150 feet n 5� Creek w Tole' � 3E3 1� u 2m OT►�$e < yJeY14,vLdD 34, 5 tb a e Amend.;x Z �iye-*C�°v' ,fAqWiltermood Associates, Inc, 1015 S•W Harper Road Port Orchard, WA 98367-9.306 (360)876-2403 1-ax(360)876-2053 A J W W Q _ ��C 52626 0 526 660 0 526i78U 526'':9 529^ C 5262960 5263020 5263080 528 140 122'60'23" a;;,, 122'SO'23" D Z � V` �� $ j C fn c v, — � � ` - Cl)c t, N D z g � N 41 {T N O o o Q v� CL c H � v � o D o \ v a . a 122'SU 3" 122'59 3" 526 600 526 660 526 720 528 780 526 840 526 900 526 960 5261020 n 52e3140 W N A N v W O Soil Map—Kitsap County Area,Washington,and Mason County,Washington MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest(A01) { Very Stony Spot Map Scale: 1:2,690 if printed on A size(8.5"x 11")sheet. Area of Interest(AOI) Wet Spot The soil surveys that comprise your A01 were mapped at scales Soils Other ranging from 1:24,000 to 1:31,680. � Soil Map Units Special Line Features Warning.Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Special Point Features Gully Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause Short Steep Slope misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line ® Borrow Pit placement.The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting X. - Clay Spot Other soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Political Features • Closed Depression O Cities Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for accurate map measurements. Gravel Pit Water Features Gravelly Spot Streams and Canals Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: http://websoilsurvey.nres.usda,gov Landfill Transportation Coordinate System: UTM Zone 1 ON NAD83 �t Lava Flow Rails This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of ,,i& Marsh or swamp Interstate Highways the version date(s)listed below. z Mine or Quarry US Routes Soil Survey Area: Kitsap County Area,.Washington Survey Area Data: Version 7,Jul 2,2012 op Miscellaneous Water Major Roads Soil Survey Area: Mason County,Washington p Perennial Water Local Roads Survey Area Data: Version 7,Jun 29,2012 Rock outcrop Your area of interest(A01)includes more than one soil survey area. + Saline Spot These survey areas may have been mapped at different scales,with a different land use in mind,at different times,or at different levels Sandy Spot of detail.This may result in map unit symbols,soil properties, and interpretations that do not completely agree across soil survey area Severely Eroded Spot boundaries. p Sinkhole Date(s)aerial images were photographed: 7/21/2006 ?, Slide or Slip The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were 0 Sodic Spot compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps.As a result,some minor shifting Spoil Area of map unit boundaries may be evident. 43 Stony Spot USDA Natural Resources 1 oil Survey 9/ 12 Soil Map—Kitsap County Area,Washington,and Mason County,Washington Map Unit Legend Kitsap County Area,Washington(WA635) - Map Unit Symbol Map.Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI 32 McKenna gravelly loam 0.7 1.5% 51 Shelton very gravelly sandy loam,0 to 6 0.5 1.1% percent slopes 53 Shelton very gravelly sandy loam,15 to 30 0.8 1.8% percent slopes Subtotals for Soil Survey Area 1.9 4.4% Totals for Area of Interest 43.1 100.0% Mason County,Washmgtor'(WA645) Map Unit Symbo)" " Map Unit Name Acres in qO1 Percent of:AO1 ` Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam,5 to 15 40.9 95.0% percent slopes Eg Everett gravelly sandy loam,0 to 5 percent 0.3 0.6% slopes Subtotals for Soil Survey Area 41.2 96.6% Totals for Area of Interest 43.1 100.0% USDA Natural Resources Web Sod Survey 9/12/2012 Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 3 of 3 Soil Map—Kitsap County Area,Washington o pN N APPENDIX A-3b 512160 512220 512280 512340 512400 512460 512520 47'31'32" 47'31'32 s a� s. 0 ;�'s.�^�^i q IL lag OP � 4�• M ' w h `i�L f' �♦ � 4 N N v i e Fj dais t.�Y � o n a v 1 .. � r ,,, w:,fit• 47*31'15' � 47.31'15' 5121&0 512220 512280 512340 512400 512460 512520 N Ma Scale:1:2.580 N printed on As¢e(8.5'x 11')sheet. h N Meters 0 20 40 80 120 Feet 0 50 100 200 300 USDA Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 9/12/2012 Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 1 of 3 Soil Map—Kitsap County Area,Washington MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest AO1 very Stay Sp P n Spot Ma Scale: 1.2,580 if printed on A size(8.5"x 11")sheet. U Area of Interest(AOI) Wet Spot The soil surveys that comprise your A01 were mapped at 1:24.000. Soils � Other i Soil Map Units Warning:Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Special Point Features Special Line Features Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause Blowout Gully misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement.The maps do not show the small areas of contrastin • Short Steep Slope P P 9 ® Borrow Pit soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Other - ---- X Clay Spot Political Features Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for accurate map Closed Depression C Cities measurements. X. Gravel Pit water Features Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Gravelly Spot Streams and Canals Web Soil Survey URL: http://websoilsurvey.nrGs.usda.gov Coordinate System: UTM Zone ION NAD83 Landfill Transportation This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of a Lava Flow }++ Rails the version date(s)listed below. Marsh or swamp Interstate Highways Sail Survey Area: Kitsap County Area.Washington Mine or Quarry US Routes Survey Area Data: Version 7,Jul 2,2012 po Miscellaneous Water Major Roads Date(s)aerial images were photographed: 7/21/2006 p Perennial Water -v Local Roads The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background Rock Outcrop imagery displayed on these maps.As a result,some minor shifting + Saline Spot of map unit boundaries may be evident. Sandy Spot Severely Eroded Spot 0 Sinkhole Slide or Slip 0 Sodic Spot x Spoil Area C Stony Spot t'SDA Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 9/12/2012 "iii" Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Paqe 2 of 3 Soil Map—Kitsap County Area,Washington Map Unit Legend Kitsap County Area;Washington(WA636) Map Unit Symbol Map 'A ,Unit Name Acres inOI Percent of AOI 11 Grove very gravelly sandy loam,0 to 3. 3.2 8.8% percent slopes 32 McKenna gravelly loam 13.9 37.9% 51 Shelton very gravelly sandy loam,0 to 7.3 19.8% 6 percent slopes 52 Shelton very gravelly sandy loam,6 to 3.2 8.7% 15 percent slopes 53 Shelton very gravelly sandy loam,15 to 8.9 24.3% 30 percent slopes 54 Shelton very gravelly sandy loam,30 to 0.2 0.6% 45 percent slopes Totals for Area of Interest 36.6 01% USDA Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 9/12/2012 am Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 3 of 3 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service .� National Wetlands Inventor Sep 11,2012 Wetlands Freshwater Emergent Freshwater Foresied/Shrub Estuarine and Marine Deepwater ��•.� Estuarine and Marine Freshwater Pond Lake !k ... .� �- Rivenne M Other 44 r ' s Thls map Is for g-...I raf.rance only. The US Flsh and Wlldllf. S.M.. Is not ro+pon.ibla for it,.accuracy or currantn...of th. ba..data shown on thi.map.All wetlands *1.ted data should be used in accordance wlih the layer metadata found on Ih.Wallan ds Ma ppar w.b ild.. User Remarks: Mason County Map Output Page Page 1 of 1 APPENDIX A-5 Mason County Ma ,3 a a ' v o o a W Y z O 6 Panthertsk� � T TigcrLeka R•NE tr,A�•l p A r�iiri��.o �•.Jff t V �r DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The data used to make this map have been tested for accuracy,and every effort has been made to ensure that these data are timely,accurate and reliable.However,Mason County LEGEND makes no guarantee or warranty to its accuracy as to labeling,dimensions,or placement or location of any map features contained herein.The boundaries depicted by these data are Roads LD Federal Lands approximate,and are not necessarily accurate to surveying or engineering standards,and are intended for informational purposes only.Mason County does not assume any legal liability ^/Ntgrirays ° City of Shelton or responsibility arising from the use of this map in a manner not intended by Mason County. In no event gall Mason County be liable for direct,indirect,incidental,consequential, Rivers 8$troams f] County Boundary tDNR) special,or tort damages of any kind,including,but not limited to,loss of anticipated profits or benefits arising from use of or reliance on the information contained herein Parcels Commissioner pitncls Sections S Lakes 0 2009-Mason County GIS 100 W.Public Works Dr Townshgs S Puget Sound 8 Motor Lakes Shelton,WA 98584 http://mapmason.co.mason.wa.us/servlet/com.esri.esrimap.Esrimap?ServiceName=amason... 10/2/2012 APPENDIX A-6 OLYMPIC PROPERTY GROUP-TIGER LAKE PROPERTY PHOTOS These photos show different views of Wetland A along the delineated boundary and for the most part, show -ireas where data was collected to confirm the boundary delineation. Photos 1 and 2 are taken from near WB A- 8 and show conditions of Wetland A as sampled at Test Hole#1-A (Photo #1) and the adjacent upland forest as sampled at Test Hole#2-A (Photo#2). Photos 3 and 4 are taken from near WB A-24 with Photo#3 looking back along the delineated boundary toward WB A-23 and Photo#4 looking north into the wetland to show conditions sampled at Test Hole#3-A. T y . r. i Photo#1 Photo 42 4 a � Photo #3 Photo #4 OLYMPIC PROPERTY GROUP-TIGER LAKE PROPERTY PHOTOS These photos are taken from near WB A-40 and show areas of upland and wetland forest. Photo#5 looks north from Test Hole #6-A toward WB A-39,which is on a tree in the middle of the photo-wetland is to the right of the flag and upland is to the left. Photo#6 looks east from Test Hole#6-A and shows the area of Wetland A sampled at Test Hole#5-A,which is represented by the flag in the middle. Photo#7 looks south along the wetland boundary with WB A-41 on a tree near the middle of the photo. As AJ ate. A Photo #5 4 Photo 46 AP�;. r. • Y �t Photo #7 OLYMPIC PROPERTY GROUP-TIGER LAKE PROPERTY PHOTOS These photos are taken of the deep depressional area that lies in the southeastern section of wetland delineated between WB A-68 to A-70 and WB A-91 to A-94. This area was dry at the time of the delineation but it appears that it contains up to 3 feet of water during the winter and spring rainy season. This area is sparsely vegetated with about 25%cover by water parsley. Photo#8 is taken from near WB A-94 and Photos 9 through 16 are taken from the middle of the pond and look around the entire pond. Photo#9 looks west into the narrow strip of wetland that curves around an upland forest and ends at the seasonal drainage that conveys water toward Wetland D. As these photos indicate, there are quite a few logs in this area. t _ s x r Win: _ ..[ �3 .x•_ Y ♦ <t q ter,•} W c s Photo 98 Photo #9 OVIIIM AZ K �tr Photo 410 Photo 411 ti7k3 s f t i.` •<' - — aa�• f ':��,� � F�`� �1 - .% 'fit ' R •}� <„� T` _ • � t7 J� r.� •YR�r� �r Y��. `�IL Photo #12 Photo 413 OLYMPIC PROPERTY GROUP-TIGER LAKE PROPERTY PHOTOS These photos represent a continuation of the photo panorama on the previous page (Photos 9-13) and document the shrubs that ring the ponded area. •y I AN +LLB ' 3ir }i , s- WO . ► r +%Za Photo #14 Photo #15 k� Photo#16 OLYMPIC PROPERTY GROUP-TIGER LAKE PROPERTY PHOTOS Photos 17-19 are taken to show the conditions of Wetland B, which is a small depressional wetland area west of Wetland A that is dominated by an emergent community. Photos were not taken of Wetland C and the conditions of that wetland are similar to the conditions observed in Wetland B except that Wetland C is much smaller and is west of Wetland D. aAV- Photo #17 Photo 418 i- Photo #19 OLYMPIC PROPERTY GROUP-TIGER LAKE PROPERTY PHOTOS Photos 21-24 show different areas of Wetland D,which is a depressional system dominated mostly by a )rested vegetation community. Wetland D receives water from Wetland A via a seasonal drainage channel that exits Wetland A near WB A-83 (Photo#25) and enters Wetland D near WB D-3 (Photo #26). The channel is somewhat downcut in some areas indicating that water rushes between the wetlands during the winter and spring season. Wetland D outlets via a culvert under Tiger Lake Road West between WB flags D-43 and D-44. k VA j r Photo#21 Photo#22 � r •. ,per '�s - -. � 1 AA EWA •s :d�.:� F• y ., `� fit• �,�-r ``!�� ' a.rs..--"�;t '�� .tea...,_ .: ram._ • : sir.tliim ...rM�-_ __ Photo #23 Photo #24 Photo #25 Photo#26 OLYMPIC PROPERTY GROUP-TIGER LAKE PROPERTY PHOTOS Photos 27-30 are taken of Wetland E, which is the depressional wetland near the southwest corner of the site. 3hotos 27 and 28 are taken from near WB E-11 where there is a small grove of crabapple in the northeast corner of this system, which is dominated mostly by hardhack. Photos 29 and 30 are taken from the northern tip of Wetland E with the dominant hardhack visible in the background of Photo #29. Photo #30 shows the upland area at the north end of Wetland E. Photo#27 Photo #28 r. e.. .,S>u :� '.��?, ` "�' . mow ' Photo 429 Photo #30 OLYMPIC PROPERTY GROUP-TIGER LAKE PROPERTY PHOTOS Photos 31 and 32 are taken of two small areas north of Wetland E where hardhack and slough sedge were observed growing. These areas, along with a third area, appear to have been staging areas during the logging ,perations because there are small logs and branches scattered throughout. They were sampled at Test Holes 3- E1 through 3-E3 and are determined to be non-wetland because they do not exhibit positive indicators for hydric soil or wetland hydrology. Photos 33 and 34 are taken from the east end of Wetland F, which is a deep depressional wetland north of Wetland E that also could have been a staging area during logging operations but it is positioned within a depression and there is significant evidence of wetland hydrology throughout. Wetland F is a mixed emergent and scrub/shrub community that does not have obvious surface water inlets or outlets. Photo #31 Photo 432 S. •7� -A i�1t( C yLY i4* ° - /{dam. p•,V�, 9 tom.. Photo#33 Photo 434 1 OLYMPIC PROPERTY GROUP-TIGER LAKE PROPERTY PHOTOS Photos 35-40 show upland conditions at the Test Holes 1-6, respectively, conducted by the septic designer to determine septic system suitability and design. Data was collected at each test hole to characterize the upland portions of the site and the Wiltermood data holes are labeled Test Holes 1-U through 6-U and correspond to the numbering system used by the septic designer. ar5n a TSB'. �' .!C ' ~ >' • t r Al—v . - r ...f..•' it a ,e.71� Photo 935 Photo 436 J. � r.'4� r _ � `�:. C w!'�L�,. :� .�2,..T'`l� .e'3'=+ .•••�*f".I.gi i � ,}` � � .` . Photo #37 Photo 438 lilt l�►-�..� :? y� K` .krA. ,.� ` ,:i ` •�, '�, =ilk. ��.-.- Photo #39 Photo 440 OLYMPIC PROPERTY GROUP-TIGER LAKE PROPERTY PHOTOS These photos were taken from the old Bear Creek Dewatto Road bed that runs along the northwest corner of the property. The photos look from northeast to southeast(Photos 41-43 respectively)and show the forested ,onditions that run along the entire western edge of this property. Scot's broom is visible across the lower half of each photo and represents the former route of Bear Creek Dewatto Road. ,a Y�r -- f Photo #41 Photo #42 1 Photo #43 APPENDIX B MASON COUNTY SOIL SURVEY DESCRIPTION OF SOIL TYPES The soils described in this appendix are excerpts,considered applicable to urban development,taken from the Soil Conservation Service, Soil Survey of Mason County Area, Washington, September, 1960. For further information, see page 16 of the soil survey. Information listed below for Alderwood soils was collected between 1951 and 1960 and uses for the individual soils have probably changed since that time. ALDERWOOD SERIES The Alderwood series consists of brown, well drained, upland soils. They have developed from mixed gravelly glacial till dominated by acid igneous rock. The imbedded gravel is mainly granite and quartzite. Rainfall is 45 to 60 inches a year. The native vegetation is a dense forest consisting almost entirely of Douglas fir and a dense understory of salal, Oregon grape,vine maple, and huckleberry. Northeast of the Hood Canal the understory is mainly rhododendron. Alderwood soils occupy the extensive rolling glacial moraines,and they are the dominant soils of the eastern part of the county. The Alderwood soils are associated with the somewhat excessively drained Everett and Indianola soils and with the moderately well drained Kitsap soils. Shelton and Hoodsport soils differ from the Alderwood soils in that they have developed under high rainfall and from glacial till having a much higher content of the basic igneous rock. The Shelton and Hoodsport soils are more reddish throughout the profile. The Shelton soils are usually deeper to the cemented till than the Alderwood soils. Ab-Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 5-15% slopes. This is the most extensive soil of the Alderwood series. It occupies undulating to rolling moraines. In undisturbed areas, a 1 to 2 inch mat of very dark brown, acid organic matter is on the surface. This grades to a thin,dark grayish-brown,highly organic mineral soil. The surface soil consists of a friable, brown medium acid gravelly sandy loam 8 to 13 inches deep. Below the surface soil,to depths ranging from 18 to 24 inches, is a pale-brown gravelly sandy loam that is very friable. Between this layer and the cemented till, is a 3 to 10 inch layer of very pale brown gravelly sandy loam. The cemented till consists of light gray, gravelly sandy loam, and it normally occurs at depths ranging from 24 to 32 inches. It is impermeable to roots and very slowly permeable to water. The cemented substratum tends to restrict the rapid downward movement of moisture. Not more than about 5 percent of this soil has been cleared and is used for crops or pasture. Most of the cultivated acreage is near the inlets of Puget Sound in the vicinities of Arcadia and Allyn. In this area,the Alderwood soils are associated with the better agricultural soils of the Cloquallum, Sinclair, and Kitsap series. Hay,small grains,pasture, fruits, nuts, grapes, and berries are the principal crops grown on the Alderwood soils. Nearly all the uncleared acreage is in second-growth forest 70 to 80 years of age. Shallowness of the compact till often inhibits growth of older trees. This soil is in capability subclass VIs and in site classes 4 and 5 for Douglas fir. Small areas along the border, where the soil is more than 32 inches deep to compact till, are in site classes 3 and 4 for Douglas fir. Ac Alderwood Gravelly sandy loam, 15-30%slopes. This soil varies more in depth,but otherwise it is similar to Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 5 to 15%slopes. It occurs in close association with and adjacent to that soil. It is on moderately steep ridges, along drainageways, and on elongated irregular slopes. Small areas with slopes of more than 30 percent are mapped with this soil. Surface drainage is more rapid than on the more gentle slopes. Runoff and erosion on the logged and semicleared areas are controlled by the dense growth of plants. Ad Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 30-45% slopes. This soil is similar to and adjacent to other Alderwood soils. It occupies gullies and deeply cut banks of streams. Few of the profile characteristics are uniform. The depth to till, content of gravel, and nature of the material vary considerably from place to place. APPENDIX B KITSAP COUNTY SOIL SURVEY DESCRIPTION OF SOIL TYPES The soils described in this appendix are excerpts, considered applicable to urban development, taken from the Soil Conservation Service, Soil Survey of Kitsap County Area, Washington. For further information, see page 28 of the soil survey. 32 McKenna gravelly loam. This moderately deep, over compact glacial till, poorly drained soil formed in glacial till. It is on uplands in low lying depressions and along drainageways and is classified as hydric. Included with this soil in mapping are as much as 10 percent Norma soils, which is classified as hydric, and 3 about percent Kapowsin Variant soils, which is not. Permeability of this soil is slow to the compact glacial till and very slow in it. The available water capacity is moderate. Runoff is ponded during the winter months, and water erosion is not a hazard. This McKenna soil is used mainly for woodland, pasture, and wildlife habitat. The perched water table remains close to the surface throughout the rainy season. Undrained areas of the McKenna soil provide ideal habitat for such waterfowl as mallard, pintail, and wood ducks. Seeding of water-tolerant plants helps to improve the habitat for wildlife. This soil is poorly suited to homesites because of a perched water table and ponding during the rainy season. Restricted permeability is also a limitation for use of this soil for septic tank absorption fields. APPENDIX C: WETLAND DETERMINATION/DELINEATION METHODOLOGY The definition for wetland established by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)was used to determine the presence and extent of wetlands on this parcel. Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (1972) states that wetlands are: "Those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps,marshes,bogs, and similar areas." This criteria is based on the Department of Ecology Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual,the 1987 Corps of Engineers (COE) Wetland Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys and Coast Region. These manuals are prepared to establish technical procedures and guidelines for wetland determination and delineation. These guidelines as set forth in these delineation manuals requires that three technical criterion: (1)hydrophytic vegetation, (2) hydric soils, and(3) wetland hydrology must all be met for an area under normal circumstances to be identified as wetland. A general summary of these criterion or parameters as defined within the COE and Department of Ecology manuals include: Hydroph is Vegetation Criterion: This criterion is met when, under normal circumstances 50 percent or more of the composition of the dominant species from. all strata are obligate wetland(OBL), facultative wetland(FACW), and/or facultative(FAC). Hydric Soil Criterion: This criterion is met for any area having soils that are saturated, flooded, or ponded long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions in the upper part(USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, 2010). Wetland Hydrology Criterion: This criterion is met for any area having permanent or periodic inundation, or soil saturation to the surface, at least seasonally. These three criterion are the basis for all field work and wetland delineation performed on this parcel. The specific methodology used is outlined in the next section. WETLAND DELINEATION METHODOLOGY The wetland delineation followed the Routine On-site and Intermediate Determination Methods as outlined in each manual. A summary of this method includes: Plant Community Assessment. The entire project site was initially walked to identify the plant community types present. This provided a rough picture of the type and extent of wetland(s) which exist on site. Also observed and noted were topographical features, hydrologic flow patterns, and any significantly disturbed areas. It was then determined whether normal environmental conditions were present, or human modifications had occurred to the wetland. Selection of Sample Area(s). A series of sample areas or points is selected and flagged to best characterize the plant communities of suspected wetland and non-wetland areas. The 1 approximate location of these flagged sample points are noted on a ma of the project site for PP gg P P P P J subsequent survey. Characterization of Plant Communities. At each sample point the dominant plant species within the tree, shrub,and herb stratum were identified and noted on a data form. Species were identified and noted according to Flora of the Pacific Northwest(Hitchcock& Cronquist, 1973) and handbooks for native plants in the Pacific Northwest. The estimated percent areal cover and the indicator status(as listed in the National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands: 1993, Washington)were also noted on the data form. It was then determined whether the hydrophytic vegetation criteria was met. When 50%or more of the dominant species have an indicator status of OBL, FACW or FAC,or there is a prevalence index less than 3,the vegetation is considered hydrophytic. Characterization of Soils. At each sample point, a hole 16 to 18 inches in depth was dug using a spade (an existing soil perk hole was used if available). Soil characteristics(matrix color, mottles, etc.)were examined and noted. It was then determined whether the hydric soil criterion was met. Hydric soil criterion is determined using the latest version of the Natural Resources Conservation Service Hydric Soil Guidebook as outlined in the Army Corps Regional Supplement to the delineation manual. Determination of Hydrology Criterion. At each sample point the presence of inundation j by water, soil saturation by water, or other hydrologic field indicators was noted. It was then determined whether the wetland hydrology criterion was met. Wetland Determination. The completed data forms were then examined for each selected sample point within the plant communities. Each plant community meeting the hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil,and wetland hydrology criteria was considered wetland. Data forms are numbered correspondingly to the sample points located on the final survey drawing. DETERMINATION OF WETLAND-NONWETLAND BOUNDARY After completing the determination method summarized above,the actual boundary between wetland and non-wetland was delineated. This delineation was completed by: 1.recognizing obvious wetland and non-wetland areas, 2. identification of transitional areas between the two areas, 3. final determination of the boundary by further sampling of vegetation, soils, and hydrology. The wetland Boundary was then flagged with numbered orange flags with WB (Wetland Boundary) written on them. The approximate location of these flags is then noted on a map, if available, for subsequent survey. * Important Note: The exact location of the boundary between wetland and non-wetland areas may be difficult to determine, especially if transition areas are more gradual. In cases such as this the wetland boundary is determined,after further sampling,by using the best possible professional judgment. 2 APPENDIX D DEFINITION OF PLANT INDICATOR STATUS The following plant indicator status categories and their symbols are derived from the Wetland Plant List, Northwest Region, USFWS, Washington, D.C. (Reed, 1988) Symbol Definition of Plant Indicator Status OBL Obligate wetland plants are nearly always found in wetlands (estimated probability 99% or more) FACW Facultative wetland plants usually found in wetlands (estimated probability 67-99%) FAC Facultative plants are equally likely in wetlands and uplands (estimated probability 34-66%) FACU Facultative upland plants usually in uplands (estimated probability 67-99%) UPL Upland plants are nearly always in uplands (estimated probability 99% or more) NI Not indicated plant species are not determined due to lack of sufficient information NL Not listed in the "National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands" indicating the lack of information for this species. Note: The "National List of Plant species that Occur in Wetlands" uses a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to specify a higher or lower portion of a particular wetland indicator frequency for the three facultative-type indicators...). (from section 2.5, page 6, Federal Manual for Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands) APPENDIX E-1 WETLAND RATING FORMS Wetland A E-1 a Wetlands B and C E-lb Wetland D E-1 c Wetland E E-1 d Wetland F E-1 e Wetland G E-1 f Offsite Wetland E-1 g APPENDIX E-1 WETLAND RATING FORMS Wetland A E-1 a Wetlands B and C E-1 b Wetland D E-1 c Wetland E E-1 d Wetland F E-1 e Wetland G E-1 f Offsite Wetland E-1 g Wetland name or number APPENDIX E-la WETLAND RATING FORM—WESTERN WASHINGTON Version 2-Updated July 2006 to increase accuracy and reproducibility among users Updated Oct 2009 with the new WDFW definitions for priority habitats Name of wetland(if known): 1la al l,a 1- Date of site visit: 119—L4-1 Z. Rated by Trained by Ecology? YesyNo_ Date of training �/W) Z SEC: 15 TWNSHP:?3j RNGE: !W Is S/T/R in Appendix D? Yes_ No Map of wetland unit: Figure A-l Estimated size` SUMMARY Y OF RATING Category based on FUNCTIONS provided by wetland I II ( III IV Score for Water Quality Functions Category 1= Score>-70 Category 11= Score 51-69 Score for Hydrologic Functions 20 Category I11= Score 30-50 Score for Habitat Functions Category IV=Score<30 TOTAL score for Functions G� Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland I H Does not Apply( Final Category (choose the"highest" category from above) S ummary of basic information about the wetland unit Wetland Unit has Special Wetland`HGM Class Characteristics_: used.f6r.Ratin Estuarine De ressional Natural Heritage Wetland Riverine Bog Lake-frmi e Mature Forest Slope Old Growth Forest Flats Coastal Lagoon, Freshwater Tidal Interdunal None of the above Check if unit has multiple HGM classes present Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 1 August 2004 version 2 To be used with Ecology Publication 04-06-025 Wetland name or number Does the wetland unit being rated meet any of the criteria below? If you answer YES to any of the questions below you will need to protect the wetland according to the regulations regarding the special characteristics found in the wetland. Check List fore:Wetlands'That:May Need Additional Protection , YES- NO m addition to the"; recommen rofection ded.for its cafe o SPL Has the wetland unit been documented as a habitat for any Federally listed Threatened or Endangered animal or plant species (FIE species)? For the purposes of this rating system, "documented"means the wetland is on the X a ro riate state or federal database. SP2.Has the wetland unit been documented as habitat for any State listed Threatened or Endangered animal species? For the purposes of this rating system, "documented"means the wetland is on the appropriate state database. Note: Wetlands with State listed plant species are k categorized as Category I Natural Heritage Wetlands see p. 19 of data form). SP3. Does the wetland unit contain individuals of Priority species listed by the WDFW for the state? SP4. Does the wetland unit have a local significance in addition to its functions? For example,the wetland has been identified in the Shoreline Master X Program, the Critical Areas Ordinance, or in a local management plan as having special significance. To complete the next part of the data sheet you will need to determine the ydrogeomorphic Class of the wetland beingrated. ated• The hydrogeomorphic classification groups wetlands into those that function in similar ways. This simplifies the questions needed to answer how well the wetland functions. The Hydrogeomorphic Class of a wetland can be determined using the key below. See p. 24 for more detailed instructions on classifying wetlands. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 2 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct. 2008 Wetland name or number Classification of Wetland Units in Western Washington .. -. If the hydrologic criteria listed m each:questi 6n do not apply to the entire unit being rated;yoii,probably have a unit with multiple H.G�VI classes..In this case,.identify;whicT '- hydrologic crrterra m,questions 1=7 apply, and go to:Question 8 1. AFt4e water levels in the entire unit usually controlled by tides (i.e. except during floods)? NO—go to 2 YES—the wetland class is Tidal Fringe If yes, is the salinity of the water during periods of annual low flow below 0.5 ppt(parts per thousand)? YES—Freshwater Tidal Fringe NO—Saltwater Tidal Fringe (Estuarine) If your wetland can be classified as a Freshwater Tidal Fringe use the forms for Riverine wetlands. If it is Saltwater Tidal Fringe it is rated as an'Estuarine wetland. Wetlands that were called estuarine in the first and second editions of the rating system are called Salt Water Tidal Fringe in the Hydrogeomorphic Classification. Estuarine wetlands were categorized separately in the earlier editions,and this separation is being kept in this revision. To maintain consistency between editions,the term"Estuarine"wetland is kept. Please note,however, that the characteristics that define Category I and II estuarine wetlands have changed (see p. ). 2.The entire wetland unit is flat and precipitation is the only source(>90%)of water to it. o� dwater and surface water runoff are NOT sources of water to the unit. 00, go to 3 YES—The wetland class is Flats If your wetland can be classified as a"Flats" wetland,use the form for Depressional wetlands. 3. Does the entire wetland unit meet both of the following criteria? The vegetated part of the wetland is on the shores of a body of permanent open water (without any vegetation on the surface) at least 20 acres (8 ha) in size; At least 30% of the open water area is deeper than 6.6 ft(2 m)? t4y—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 very gradual), The water flows through the wetland in one direction (unidirectional) and usually comes from seeps. It may flow subsurface, as sheetflow,or in a swale without distinct banks. The water leaves the wetland without being impounded? NOTE: Surface water does not pond in these type of wetlands except occasionally in very small and shallow depressions or behind hummocks (depressions are usually <3ft diameter and less than 1 foot deep). O go to 5 YES—The wetland class is Slope Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 3 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number L 5. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria? The unit is in a valley, or stream channel,where it gets inundated by overbank flooding from that stream or river The overbank flooding occurs at least once every two years. NOTE. The riverine unit can contain depressions that are filled with water when the river is 0of flooding. NO go to 6 YES—The wetland class is Riverine 6. Is the entire wetland unit in a topographic depression in which water ponds, or is saturated to the surface, at some time during the year. This means that any outlet, ifpresent, is higher than the interior of the wetla NO—go to 7 YES 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 clases. For example, seeps at the base of a slope may grade into a riverine floodplain, or a small stream within a depressional wetland has a zone of flooding along its sides. GO BACK AND IDENTIFY WHICH OF THE HYDROLOGIC REGIMES DESCRIBED IN QUESTIONS 1-7 APPLY TO DIFFERENT AREAS IN THE UNIT(make a rough sketch to help you decide). Use the following table to identify the appropriate class to use for the rating system if you have several HGM classes present within your wetland. NOTE: Use this table only if the class that is recommended in the second column represents 10% or more of the total area of the wetland unit being rated. If the area of the class listed in column 2 is less than 10%of the unit; classify the wetland using the class that represents more than 90%of the total area. HGM Classes within°the wetland umt'bein "rated AGAlf Class to Use in Raiui Slope+Riverine Riverine Slope+Depressional Depressional Slope+ Lake-fringe Lake-fain e Depressional +Riverine along stream within boundary Depressional Depressional+Lake-frin e Depressional . Salt Water Tidal Fringe and any other class of freshwater Treat as ESTUARINE under wetland wetlands with special characteristics If you are unable still to determine which of the above criteria apply to your wetland,.or if you have more than 2 HGM classes within a wetland boundary, classify the wetland as Depressional for the rating. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 4 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 <s r 1 F p ,4 -.",oak �♦P ,ate y 2^ iW p N PROPERTY BOUNDARIES ti WETLAND BOUNDARIES Depressional, Emergent, Scrub/Shrub & Forested Seasonally flooded and intermittently flowing outlets '— NEARBY WATER BODIES AND STREAMS EXISTING ROADS/CORRIDOR BREAKS INTERMITTENTLY FLOWING OUTLETS OFFSITE WETLAND SYSTEM FIGURE A-1 OVERVIEW 1Wiltermood Associates, Inc. 1015 SW Harper Rd. Port Orchard, WA 98367 (360) 876-2403 r OW ea klla t .s j 1 P N PROPERTY BOUNDARIES N WETLAND BOUNDARIES—ALL DEPRESSIONAL Q Wetland A—Emergent, Scrub/Shrub & Forested � �� Seasonally flooded and intermittently flowing outlet Wetland B & C—Emergent, Seasonally flooded, no outlet Wetland D—Scrub/Shrub & Forested Seasonally flooded and intermittently flowing outlet Wetland G—Scrub/Shrub, Seasonally flooded, not outlet 330' BUFFER CONDITIONS (H.2.1) 170' BUFFER CONDITIONS (H.2.1) NEARBY WATER BODIES AND STREAMS FIGURE A-2 EXISTING ROADS/CORRIDOR BREAKS WETLANDS A-D & G INTERMITTENTLY FLOWING OUTLETS _=1Wiltermood Associates, In_ _ 1015 SW Harper Rd. Port Orchard, WA 98367 (360) 876-2403 Wetland name or number Depressional`and Flats Wetlands Points WATER QUALITY FCTNCTIONS Indicators:that the wetland prat Sfunctxons to (o y 1 score Im rove water.'. pall _ D D 1.Does the wetland unit have the potential to improve water quality? (see p.38) D 1.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland: Figure ArA Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it(no outlet) points=3 A-2. D Unit has an intermittently flowing,OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet points= Unit has an unconstricted,or slightly constricted,surface outlet (permanently flowing)points= 1 Unit is a"flat'depression(Q.7 on key),or in the Flats class,with permanent surface outflow and no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man-made ditch points= 1 (If ditch is not permanently flowing treat unit as "intermittently flowing') Z Provide photo or drawin S 1.2 The soil 2 inches below the surface(or duff layer)is clay or organic (use ARCS definitions) D YES points=4 oints=0 0 NO D 1.3 Characteristics of persistent vegetation(emergent, shrub,and/or forest owardin class) Figure A-'� Wetland has persistent,ungrazed,vegetation>=95%of area points= D Wetland has persistent,ungrazed,vegetation>- 1/2 of area ints=3 Wetland has persistent,ungrazed vegetation>= 1/10 of area points= 1 Wetland has persistent,ungrazed vegetation<1/10 of area points=0 3 Map of Cowardin veg etation classes D1.4 Characteristics of seasonal ponding or inundation. Figure 4- 7-This is the area of the wetland unit that is ponded for at least 2 months, but dries out D sometime during the year. Do not count the area that is permanently ponded. Estimate area as the average condition 5 out of 10 yrs. Area seasonally ponded is>%s total area of wetland rots= Area seasonally ponded is>'/4 total area of wetland points=2 Area seasonally ponded is< '/. total area of wetland points=0 Map of H dro eriods D Total for D 1 Add the points in the boxes above 1' �__l D D 2.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to improve water quality? (seep. 44) Answer YES if you know or believe there are pollutants in groundwater or surface water coming into the wetland that would otherwise reduce water quality in streams, lakes or groundwater downgradient from the wetland.Note which of the following conditions provide the sources ofpollutants. A unit may have pollutants comingfrom several sources, but any single source would qualify as opportunity. Grazing in the wetland or within 150 ft Untreated stormwater discharges to wetland Tilled fields or orchards within 150 ft of wetland A stream or culvert discharges into wetland that drains developed areas,residential areas, farmed fields,roads,or clear-cut logging — Residential,urban areas,golf courses are within 150 ft of wetland multiplier -- Wetland is fed by groundwater high in phosphorus or nitrogen Other YES multi Tier is 2 NO multiplier is 1 DE TOTAL-Water Qua 'ty Functions Multiply the score from D1 by D2 Add score to table on . I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 5 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number D Depressional.and Flats Wetlands Points HYDROLOOI(t FUNCTIONS -_ Indicators that the wetland unit functions to (only l score peruox} ... reduce floodm* .and. tream degradation: D 3. Does the wetland unit have the potential to reduce flooding and erosion? (see p.46) D D 3.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland unit Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it(no outlet) pom = Unit has an intermittently flowing,OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet points=2 Unit is a"flat'depression(Q.7 on key),or in the Flats class,with permanent surface out ow and no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man-made ditch points= 1 (If ditch is not permanently flowing treat unit as "intermittently flowing') rL Unit has an unconstricted,or slightly constricted,surface outlet (permanently flowing) points=0 D D 3.2 Depth of storage during wet periods Estimate the height of ponding above the bottom of the outlet. For units with no outlet measure from the surface ofpermanent water or deepest part(if dry). Marks of ponding are 3 ft or more above the surface or bottom of outlet points.=7 The wetland is a"headwater"wetland" go'- Marks of ponding between 2 ft to<3 ft from surface or bottom of outlet oints=5 Marks are at least 0.5 ft to<2 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points=3 Unit is flat(yes to Q. 2 or Q. 7 on key)but has small depressions on the surface that trap water points= 1 Marks of ponding less than 0.5 ft points=0 D D 3.3 Contribution of wetland unit to storage in the watershed Estimate the ratio of the area of upstream basin contributing surface water to the wetland to the area of the wetland unit itself. The area of the basin is less than 10 times the area of unit points=5 The area of the basin is 10 to 100 times the area of the unit o�nts=3 The area of the basin is more than 100 times the area of the unit points=0 Entire unit is in the FLATS class points=5 D Total for D 3 Add the points in the boxes above 1 1 D D 4. Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to reduce flooding and erosion? (seep. 49) Answer YES if the unit is in a location in the watershed where the flood storage,or reduction in water velocity,it provides helps protect downstream property and aquatic resources from flooding or excessive and/or erosive flows. Answer NO if the water coming into the wetland is controlled by a structure such as flood gate,tide gate,flap valve,reservoir etc. OR you estimate that more than 90%of the water in the wetland is from groundwater in areas where damaging groundwater flooding does not occur. Note which of the following indicators of opportunity apply. — Wetland is in a headwater of a river or stream that has flooding problems — Wetland drains to a river or stream that has flooding problems Wetland has no outlet and impounds surface runoff water that might otherwise flow into a river or stream that has flooding problems multiplier Other E multiplier is 2 NO multiplier is 1 D TOTAL - Hydrologic Functions Multiply the score from D 3 by D 4 2 O Add score to table on P. 1 Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 6 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number Theseiquestlons apply to fvetlands of all HGlt�classes PoLnts k ° HABITAT,FUI�CTIONS�r Indicators that unit funcixons to provide unporti habitat P�box) 4 r,. f --A H 1. Does the wetland unit have the potential to provide habitat for many species? H 1.1 Vegetation structure(seep. 72) Figure_ -7 Check the types of vegetation classes present(as defined by.Cowardin)-Size threshold for each class is'/ acre or more than 10%of the area if unit is smaller than 2.5 acres. Aquatic bed _—Emergent plants `C Scrub/shrub(areas where shrubs have>30%cover) _ __Forested(areas where trees have>30%cover) If the unit has a forested class check if The forested class has 3 out of 5 strata(canopy, sub-canopy, shrubs,herbaceous, moss/ground-cover)that each cover 20%within the forested polygon Add the number of vegetation structures that qualify. If you have: 4 structures or more points=4 Map of Cowardin vegetation classes 3 structures points=2 2 structures points= 1 I 1 structure points=0 H 1.2.HvdrgRgp s(see p. 73) Figure Z. Check the types of water regimes(hydroperiods)present within the wetland The water regime has to cover more than 10%of the wetland or%acre to count. (see text for descriptions of hydroperiods) Permanently flooded or inundated 4 or more types present points=3 Seasonally flooded or inundated 3 types present points=2 Occasionally flooded or inundated 2 types present = Saturated only 1 type present C points= 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 Map of hydroperiods H 1.3.Richness of Plant Species (seep. 75) Count the number of plant species in the wetland that cover at least 10 ft. (different patches of the same species can be combined to meet the size threshold) You do not have to name the species. Do not include Eurasian Milfoil, reed canar3Trass,purple loosestrife, C adi Thistle If you counted: > 19 species points=2 List species below ifyou want to: 5 - 19 species points= 1 <5 species points=0 Total for page Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 13 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct. 2008 Wetland name or number H 1,.4.Interspersion of habitats (seep. 76) igure Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion between Cowardin vegetation classes(described in H 1.1),or the classes and unvegetated areas(can include open water or mudflats)is high,medium, low,or none. o None=0 points Low= 1 point Moderate=2 points t [riparian braided channels] gh =3 points NOTE: If you ha om-o e c asses or three vegetation classes and open water the rating is always"high". Use map of Cowardinvegetation classes H 1.5. Special Habitat Features: (seep. 7;9 Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland. The number of checks is the number ofpoints you put into the next column. Large, downed,woody debris within the wetland(>4in.diameter and 6 ft long). Standing snags(diameter at the bottom>4 inches)in the wetland Undercut banks are present for at least 6.6 ft(2m) and/or overhanging vegetation extends at least 3.3 ft(lm)over a stream(or ditch)in,or contiguous with the unit,for at least 33 ft (1 Om) Stable steep banks of fine material that might be used by beaver or muskrat for denning (>30degree slope)OR signs of recent beaver activity are present(cut shrubs or trees that have not yet turned grey/brown) At least'/a acre of thin-stemmed persistent vegetation or woody branches are present in areas that are permanently or seasonally inundated(structures for egg-laying by amphibians) Invasive plants cover less than 25%of the wetland area in each stratum of plants } NOTE. The 20%stated in early printings of the manual on page 78 is an error. H 1.TOTAL Score- potential for providing habitat f Add the scoresfirom H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H1.4,HI.5 1 Comments Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 14 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number H 2.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to provide habitat for many species? H 2.1 Buffers (seep. 80) Figure Choose the description that best represents condition of buffer of wetland unit. The highest scoring criterion that applies to the wetland is to be used in the rating. See text for definition of "undisturbed." — 100 in(330ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas, or open water >95% of circumference. No structures are within the undisturbed part of buffer. (relatively undisturbed also means no-grazing,no landscaping,no daily human use) Points=5 — 100 in(330 ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open w , 50% circumference. oints=4 — 50 m(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas, or open water>95% circumference. Points=4 — 100 m(330ft) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas, or open water>25% circumference, Points=3 — 50 in(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water for> 50%circumference. Points=3 If buffer does not meet any of the criteria above — No paved areas (except paved trails) or buildings within 25 in(80ft)of wetland>95% circumference. Light to moderate grazing,or lawns are OK. Points=2 — No paved areas or buildings within 50m of wetland for>50%circumference. Light to moderate grazing,or lawns are OK. Points=2 — Heavy grazing in buffer. Points=1 — Vegetated buffers are<2m wide(6.6ft)for more than 95%of the circumference(e.g.tilled fields,paving,basalt bedrock extend to edge of wetland Points=0. — Buffer does not meet any of the criteria above. Points=1 Aerial photo showing buffers H 2.2 Corridors and Connections(seep. 81) H 2.2.1 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor (either riparian or upland)that is at least 150 ft wide,has at least 30%cover of shrubs,forest or native undisturbed prairie,that connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 250 acres in size? (dams in riparian corridors,heavily used gravel roads,paveTo-a- are considered breaks in the corridor). YES 4 points (go to H2.3) ' NO=go to H 2.2.2 H 2.2.2 Is the etland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor (either riparian or upland)that is at least 50ft wide,has at least 30%cover of shrubs or forest,and connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 25 acres in size? OR a Lake-fringe wetland,if it does not have an undisturbed corridor as in the question above? YES=2 points (go to H2.3) NO=H 2.2.3 H 2.2.3 Is the wetland: within 5 mi (81an)of a brackish or salt water estuary OR within 3 mi of a large field or pasture(>40 acres) OR within 1 mi of a lake greater than 20 acres? YES=1 point NO=0 points Total for page Wetland Rating Form-western Washington 15 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct 2008 Wetland name or number A H 2.3 Near or adjacent to other priority habitats listed by WDFW (see new and complete descriptions of WDFWpriority habitats, and the counties in which they can be found,in the PHS report http://wd}iv.wa. ov/I:ob/phslist htin) Which of the following priority habitats are within 330ft(100m)of the wetland unit?NOTE. the connections do not have to be relatively undisturbed Aspen Stands:Pure or mixed stands of aspen greater than 0.4 ha(1 acre). 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 p. 152). 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 20 trees/ha(8 trees/acre)> 81 cm(32 in)dbh or>200 years of age. (Mature forests) Stands with average diameters exceeding 53 cm(21 in) dbh;crown cover may be less that 100%; crown cover may be less that 100%; decay, decadence,numbers of snags,and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found in old-growth; 80-200 years old west of the Cascade crest. Oregon white Oak: Woodlands Stands of pure oak or oaklconifer associations where canopy coverage of the oak component is important(full descriptions in WDFWPHS report p. 158). 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). 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:pp. 167-169 and glossary in Appendix A). 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 7.6 m(25 ft)high and occurring below 5000 ft. Talus: Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average size 0.15 -2.0 m(0.5 -6.5 ft), composed of basalt,andesite, and/or sedimentary rock,including riprap slides and mine tailings.May be associated with cliffs. 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>51 cm(20 in)in western Washington and are>2 in(6.5 fl)in height. Priority logs are>30 cm(12 in) in diameter at the largest end,and>6 m(20 ft) long. If wetland has 3 or more priority habitats=4 points If wetland has 2 priority habitats=3 points If wetland has 1 priority habitat= 1 point No habitats 0 point d wetlands are b definition a priority habitat but are not included in this Note:All vegetate y ft p ty list. Nearby wetlands are addressed in question H2.4 Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 16 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number p H 2.4 Wetland Landscape(choose the one description of the landscape around the wetland that best fits) (seep. 84) There are at least 3 other wetlands within%Z mile,and the connections between them are relatively undisturbed{light grazing between wetlands OK, as is lake shore with some boating,but connections should NOT be bisected by paved roads,fill,fields,or other development. poin = The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with little disturbance and there are 3 other lake-fringe wetlands within 1/z mile points=5 There are at least 3 other wetlands within'/2 mile,BUT the connections between them are disturbed points=3 The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with disturbance and there are 3 other lake-fiinge wetland within%z mile points=3 There is at least 1 wetland within%mile. points=2 There are no wetlands within%mile. points=0 H 2. TOTAL Score- opportunity for providing habitat ; Add the scoresfrom H2.I,H2.2, H2.3, H2.4 ----- TOTAL for H 1 from page 14 Total Score for Habitat Functions —add the points for H 1,H 2 and record the result on P. 1 Z� Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 17 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number br CATEGORIZATION BASED ON SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Please determine if the wetland meets the attributes described below and circle the appropriate answers and Category. 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 (seep. 86) Does the wetland unit meet the following criteria for Estuarine wetlands? — The dominant water regime is tidal, — Vegetated, and — With a salinity greater than 0.5 ppt. YES= Go to SC 1.1 NO X SC 1.1 Is the wetland unit within a National Wildlife Refuge,National Park, National Estuary Reserve,Natural Area Preserve,State Park or Educational, Cat. I Environmental, or Scientific Reserve designated under WAC 332-30-151? YES =Category I NO go to SC 1.2 SC 1.2 Is the wetland unit at least 1 acre in size and meets at least two of the following three conditions? YES=Category I NO=Category II Cat.I —The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking, ditching, filling, Cat. H cultivation, grazing, and has less than 10% cover of non-native plant species. If the non-native Spartina spp. are the only species that cover more than 10%of the wetland, then the wetland should be given a dual Dual rating(MI). The area of Spartina would be rated a Category II while the rating relatively undisturbed upper marsh with native species would be a ICI Category I. Do not,however, exclude the area of Spartina in determining the size threshold of I acre. —At least '/ of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub, forest, or un-grazed or un-mowed grassland. —'Me wetland has at least 2 of the following features: tidal channels, depressions with open water, or contiguous freshwater wetlands. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 18 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW.definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number SC 2.0 Natural Heritage Wetlands (seep. 87) Natural Heritage wetlands have been identified by the Washington Natural Heritage Cat. I Program/DNR as either high quality undisturbed wetlands or wetlands that support state Threatened, Endangered, or Sensitive plant species. SC 2.1 Is the wetland unit being rated in a Section/Township/Range that contains a Natural Heritage wetland? (this question is used to screen out most sites before you need to contact WNHP/DNR) S/T/R information from Appendix D_ or accessed from WtW/DNR web site YES '—contact WNHP/DNR(see p. 79) and go to SC 2.2 NO X SC 2.2 Has DNR identified the wetland as a high quality undisturbed wetland or as or as a site with state threatened or endangered plant species? YES =Category I NO (not a Heritage Wetland SC 3.0 Bogs (seep. 87) Does the wetland unit(or any part of the unit)meet both the criteria for soils and vegetation in bogs? Use the key below to identify if the wetland is a bog. If you answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its functions 1. Does the unit have organic soil horizons(i.e. layers of organic soil), either peats or mucks,that compose 16 inches or more of the first 32 inches of the soil profile? (See Appendix BforNa field key to identify organic soils)?Yes - go to Q. 3 Q�0)- go to Q. 2 2. Does the unit have organic soils,either peats or mucks that are less than 16 inches deep over bedrock, or an impermeable hardpan such as clay or volcanic ash, or that are floating on a lake or pond? Yes - go to Q. 3 r q�- Is not a bog for purpose of rating 3. Does the unit have more than 70% cover of mosses at ground level,AND other plants,if present,consist of the "bog" species listed in Table 3 as a significant component of the vegetation(more than 30%of the total shrub and herbaceous cover consists of species in Table 3)? Yes—Is a bog for purpose of rating No - go to Q. 4 NOTE: If you are uncertain about the extent of mosses in the understory you may substitute that criterion by measuring the pH of the water that seeps into.a hole dug at least 16"deep. If the pH is less than 5.0 and the "bog"plant species in Table 3 are present, the wetland is a bog. 1. Is the unit forested (> 30%cover) with sitka spruce, subalpine fir,western red cedar, western hemlock, lodgepole pine, quaking aspen,Englemann's spruce, or western white pine,WITH any of the species(or combination of species) on the bog species plant list in Table 3 as a significant component of the ground cover (> 30%coverage of the total shrub/herbaceous cover)? 2. YES = Category I No Is not a bog for purpose of rating Cat.I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 19 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct. 2008 Wetland name or number SC 4.0 Forested Wetlands (seep. 90) Does the wetland unit have at least 1 acre of forest that meet one of these criteria for the 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/acre(20 trees/hectare)that are at least 200 years of age OR have a diameter at breast height(dbh) of 32 inches(81 cm) or more. NOTE: The criterion for dbh is based on measurements for upland forests. Two-hundred year old trees in wetlands will often have a smaller dbh because their growth rates are often slower. The DFW criterion is and"OR" so old-growth forests do not necessarily have to have trees of this diameter. — Mature forests: (west of the Cascade Crest) Stands where the largest trees are 80—200 years old OR have average diameters (dbh)exceeding 21 inches (53cm); crown cover may be less that 100%; decay,decadence,numbers of snags, and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found in old-growth. Cat.I YES= Category I NO Ynot a forested wetland with special characteristics SC 5.0 Wetlands in Coastal Lagoons (seep. 91) 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 surface water that is saline or brackish(>0.5 ppt) during most of the year in at least a portion of the lagoon (needs to be measured near the bottom) YES=Go to SC 5.1 NO X not a wetland in a coastal lagoon SC 5.1 Does the wetland meets all of the following three conditions? —The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking,ditching, filling, cultivation, grazing), and has less than 20% cover of invasive plant species (see list of invasive species on p. 74). — At least 3/ of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub, forest, or un-grazed or un-mowed grassland. Cat.I — The wetland is larger than 1/10 acre (4350 square feet) YES =Category I NO=Category 11 Cat.II Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 20 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number AL SC 6.0 Interdunal Wetlands (seep. 93) Is the wetland unit west of the 1889 line(also called the Western Boundary of Upland Ownership or WBUO)? YES - go to SC 6.1 NO�not an interdunal wetland for rating If you answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its functions In practical terms that means the following geographic areas: • Long Beach Peninsula-lands west of SR 103 • Grayland-Westport- lands west of SR 105 • Ocean Shores-Copalis- lands west of SR 115 and SR 109 SC 6.1 Is the wetland one acre or larger,or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is once acre or larger? YES =Category 11 NO—go to SC 6.2 Cat. H SC 6.2 Is the unit between 0.1 and 1 acre, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is between 0.1 and 1 acre? YES =Category III Cat.III category of wetland based on SpecialCharacteristics Choose the "highest'.'rating tf wetland falls into several categories, and record on 1 If you'an Wered NO,for all types:"enter."Not"A' l�cable".on 1 Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 21 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number 4J= v APPENDIX E-lb WETLAND RATING FORM—WESTERN WASHINGTON Version 2-Updated July 2006 to increase accuracy and reproducibility among users Updated Oct 20008 wiith}the new WDFW definitions for priority habitats Name of wetland(if known): �l�-��l f�Ylq`� 9" Date of site visit: r 7—t2- Rated by '(JQ LL1 Trained by Ecology? Yes_,No Date of training SEC: 6 TWNSHP: 73 RNGE: I U-) Is S/T/R in Appendix D? Yes_ No k Map of wetland unit: Figure X I Estimated size JN C�00� 4- 2- SUMMARY OF RATING Category based on FUNCTIONS provided by wetland I II III A IV Score for Water Quality Functions Category I= Score>=70 Category II=Score 51-69 Score for Hydrologic Functions Category III= Score 30-50 Score for Habitat Functions f Category IV=Score<30 TOTAL score for Functions Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland I II Does not Apply_< Final Category (choose the"highest' category from above) 1 ►1 �r� Summary of basic information about the wetland unit Wetland`Unzt has Special ' .Wetland HGM Class' Cliaraeteristics, used;for Ratin Estuarine De ressional Natural Heritage Wetland Riverine Bog Lake-fringe Mature Forest Slope Old Growth Forest Flats Coastal Lagoon Freshwater Tidal Interdunal None of the above Check if unit has multiple HGM classes present Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 1 August 2004 version 2 To be used with Ecology Publication 04-06-025 Wetland name or number Does the wetland unit being rated meet any of the criteria below? If you answer YES to any of the questions below you will need to protect the wetland according to the regulations regarding the special characteristics found in the wetland. N diti Protection 6-A a 1 tforwdlands That,Maiy` � . YES- ' -.No., Check Lis 'protection dia�, for 8 0 onto the recommended A'additi ry) SP L Has the wetland unit been documented as a habitat for any Federally listed Threatened or Endangered animal or plant species (TIE species)? For the purposes of this rating system, "documented" means the wetland is on the appropriate state or federal database. SP2.Has the wetland unit been.documented as habitat for any State listed Threatened or Endangered animal species? For the purposes of this rating system, "documented" means the wetland is on the appropriate state database. Note: Wetlands with State listed plant species are categorized as Category I Natural Heritage Wetlands (see p. 19 of data form). SP3. Does the wetland unit contain individuals of Priority species listed by the WDFW for the state? SP4. Does the wetland unit have a local significance in addition to its functions? For example,the wetland has been identified in the Shoreline Master Program,the Critical Areas Ordinance,or in a local management plan as having special significance. To complete the next part of the data sheet you will need to determine the Hy dro rated. 2hic Class of the wetland being The hydrogeomorphic classification groups wetlands into those that function in similar ways. This simplifies the questions needed to answer how well the wetland functions. The Hydrogeomorphic Class of a wetland can be determined using the key below. See p. 24 for more detailed instructions on classifying wetlands. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 2 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number Classification of Wetland Units in Western Washington If the,hydrologic criteria hated m each question do riot apply to the entire unit beug rated,you'probably have�a unit*ithJmu ltiple IIGM classes In this case,identify Yvhich. hydrologic criteria tun'questions 1-7 apply, and:"go to Question 8 ; , 1.A9—goto2 he water levels in the entire unit usually controlled by tides (i.e. except during floods)? YES—the wetland class is Tidal Fringe If yes, is the salinity of the water during periods of annual low flow below 0.5 ppt(parts per thousand)? YES—Freshwater Tidal Fringe NO—Saltwater Tidal Fringe (Estuarine) If your wetland can be classified as a Freshwater Tidal Fringe use the forms for Riverine wetlands. If it is Saltwater Tidal Fringe it is rated as an Estuarine wetland. Wetlands that were called estuarine in the first and second editions of the rating system are called Salt Water Tidal Fringe in the Hydrogeomorphic Classification. Estuarine wetlands were categorized separately in the earlier editions, and this separation is being kept in this revision. To maintain consistency between editions,the term"Estuarine" wetland is kept. Please note,however,that the characteristics that define Category I and II estuarine wetlands have changed (see p. ). 2.The entire wetland unit is flat and precipitation is the only source(>90%) of water to it. QjQundwater and surface water runoff are NOT sources of water to the unit. O go to 3 YES—The wetland class is Flats If your wetland can be classified as a"Flats" wetland,use the form for Depressional wetlands. 3. Does the entire wetland unit meet both of the following criteria? The vegetated part of the wetland is on the shores of a body of permanent open water (without any vegetation on the surface) at least 20 acres (8 ha) in size; At least 30% of the open water area is deeper than 6.6 ft(2 m)? —go to 4 YES—The wetland class is Lake-fringe (Lacustrine Fringe) 4.Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria? The wetland is on a slope (slope can be very gradual), The water flows through the wetland in one direction(unidirectional) and usually comes from seeps. It may flow subsurface, as sheetflow,or in a swaie without distinct banks. The water leaves the wetland without being impounded? NOTE: Surface water does not pond in these type of wetlandssexcept occasionally in very small and shallow depressions or behind hummocks (depressions are usually <3ft diameter and less than 1 foot deep). NO - go to 5 YES—The wetland class is Slope Wetland Rating Form—western Washington - 3 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or numbea_ - 5. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria? The unit is in a valley, or stream channel,where it gets inundated by overbank flooding from that stream or river The overbank flooding occurs at least once every two years. NOTE: The riverine unit can contain depressions that are filled with water when the river is �i4pt flooding. NO- go to 6 YES—The wetland class is Riverine 6. Is the entire wetland unit in a topographic depression in which water ponds,or is saturated to the surface, at some time during the year. This means that any outlet, if present, is higher than the interior of the wetla NO—go to 7 L S The wetland class is Depressional 7. Is the entire wetlant 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 clases. 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 REGMES DESCRIBED IN QUESTIONS 1-7 APPLY TO DIFFERENT AREAS IN THE UNIT (make a rough sketch to help you decide). Use the following table to identify the appropriate class to use for the rating system if you have several HGM classes present within your wetland. NOTE: Use this table only if the class that is recommended in the second column represents 10%or more of the total area of the wetland unit being rated. If the area of the class listed in column 2 is less than 10%of the unit; classify the wetland using the class that represents more than 90% of the total area. HGM Classes within the.iv land unit ben rated HGM=Cldss to Use in Slope+Riverine Riverine Slope+Depressional Depressional Slope+Lake-fringe Lake-fringe Depressional +Riverine along stream within boundary Depressional Depressional+ Lake-fringe Depressional Salt Water Tidal Fringe and any other class of freshwater Treat as ESTUARINE under wetland wetlands with special characteristics If you are unable still to determine which of the above criteria apply to your wetland, or if you have more than 2 HGM classes within a wetland boundary, classify the wetland as Depressional for the rating. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 4 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or numbers Depressional and Flats;Wetlands `' ;WATER QUALITI' FUNCTIONS Indicafflrs`that the wetland 1]nt�functions toy ('� x: D D 1. Does the wetland unit have the potential to improve water quality? (see p.38) D 1.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland: Figure 1 Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it(no outlet) oints_3 A--Z D Unit has an intermittently flowing,OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet porn 2 Unit has an unconstricted,or slightly constricted,surface outlet (permanently flowing)points= 1 Unit is a"flat"depression(Q.7 on key),or in the Flats class,with permanent surface outflow and no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man-made ditch points= 1 (If ditch is not permanently flowing treat unit as "intermittently flowing') Provide pphoto or drawing S 1.2 The soil 2 inches below the surface(or duff layer) is clay or organic (use NRCS definitions) D YES points=4 NO ints=0 D 1.3 Characteristics of persistent vegetation(emergent, shrub,and/or for class) Figure Wetland has persistent,ungrazed,vegetation>=95%of area oints=5 D Wetland has persistent,ungrazed,vegetation>= 1/2 of area points=3 Wetland has persistent,ungrazed vegetation>= 1/10 of area points= 1 Wetland has persistent,ungrazed vegetation<1/10 of area points=0 Map of Cowardin Vegetation classes D1.4 Characteristics of seasonal ponding or inundation. Figure This is the area of the wetland unit that is ponded for at least 2 months, but dries out D sometime during the year. Do not count the area that is permanently ponded. Estimate area as the average condition 5 out of 10 yrs. Area seasonally ponded is> %2 total area of wetland <po�=4Area seasonally ponded is> '/ total area of wetland po Area seasonally ponded is< '/a total area of wetland points=0 MaD of H dro rinds D Total for D 1 Add the points in the boxes above 1 1 D D 2.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to improve water quality? (seep. 44) Answer YES if you know or believe there are pollutants in groundwater or surface water coming into the wetland that would otherwise reduce water quality in streams,lakes or groundwater downgradient from the wetland.Note which of the following conditions provide the sources ofpollutants. A unit may have pollutants comingfrom several sources, but any single source would qualify as opportunity. — Grazing in the wetland or within 150 ft — Untreated stormwater discharges to wetland - Tilled fields or orchards within 150 ft of wetland — A stream or.culvert discharges into wetland that drains developed areas,residential areas, farmed fields,roads,or clear-cut logging — Residential,urban areas,golf courses are within 150 ft of wetland multiplier — Wetland is fed by groundwater high in phosphorus or nitrogen t — Other ` YES multiplier is 2 NO multiplier is 1 D TOTAL-Water Quality Functions Multiply the score from D1 by D2 Add score to table on . 1 Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 5 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or numberIP4( D Depressional and Flats Wetlands Points" HYDROLOGIC FUNCTIONS � Indicators that the wetland unit functions to 1°�y,t °re pec tiox) reduice.flooding and stream degradation. D 3.Does the wetland unit have the potential to reduce flooding and erosion? (see p.46) D D 3.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland unit Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it(no outlet) points=4 Unit has an intermittently flowing,OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet points=2 Unit is a"flat"depression(Q.7 on key),or in the Flats class,with permanent surface outflow and no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man-made ditch points= l (If ditch is not permanently flowing treat unit as "intermittently flowing' LA Unit has an unconstricted,or slightly constricted,surface outlet ermanentl owinpoints=0 D D 3.2 Depth of storage during wet periods Estimate the height of ponding above the bottom of the outlet. For units with no outlet measure from the surface of permanent water or deepest part(if dry). Marks of ponding are 3 ft or more above the surface or bottom of outlet points=7 The wetland is a"headwater"wetland" points=5 Marks of ponding between 2 ft to<3 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points=5 Marks are at least 0.5 ft to<2 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points=3 Unit is flat(yes to Q.2 or Q. 7 on key)but has small depressions on the surface that trap water point = Marks of ponding less than 0.5 ft points= D D 3.3 Contribution of wetland unit to storage in the watershed Estimate the ratio of the area of upstream basin contributing surface water to the wetland to the area of the wetland unit itself. The area of the basin is less than 10 times the area of unit points=5 The area of the basin is 10 to 100 times the area of the unit oints=3 The area of the basin is more than 100 times the area of the unit points=0 Entire unit is in the FLATS class points=5 D Total for D 3 Add the points in the boxes above ----- D D 4. Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to reduce flooding and erosion? (see p. 49) Answer YES if the unit is in a location in the watershed where the flood storage,or reduction in water velocity,it provides helps protect downstream property and aquatic resources from flooding or excessive and/or erosive flows. Answer NO if the water coming into the wetland is controlled by a structure such as flood gate,tide gate,flap valve,reservoir etc. OR you estimate that more than 90%of the water in the wetland is from groundwater in areas where damaging groundwater flooding does not occur. Note which of the following indicators of opportunity apply. — Wetland is in a headwater of a river or stream that has flooding problems — Wetland drains to a river or stream that has flooding problems — Wetland has no outlet and impounds surface runoff water that might otherwise flow into a river or stream that has flooding problems multiplier — Other YES multiplier is 2 NO multiplier is 1 D TOTAL -Hydrologic Functions Multiply the score from D 3 by D 4 Add score to table on p. I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 6 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number-&(2.1 These questcons apply to wetlands e- l4H HGM classes Points ( r HABITAT FUNCTIONS. lridicators that arut functtons to provide p 6t p&i habitat r_ Xj H 1.Does the wetland unit have the potential to provide habitat for many species? H 1.1 Vegetation structure(seep. 72) Figure r�2 Check the types of vegetation classes present(as defined by Cowardin)-Size threshold for each class is 1/ acre or more than 10%of the area if unit is smaller than 2.5 acres. Aquatic bed Emergent plants Scrub/shrub (areas where shrubs have>30%cover) Forested(areas where trees have>30%cover) If the unit has a forested class check if The forested class has 3 out of 5 strata(canopy,sub-canopy,shrubs,herbaceous, moss/ground-cover)that each cover 20%within the forested polygon Add the number ofvegetation structures that qualify. Ifyou have: 4 structures or more points=4 Map of Cowardin vegetation classes 3 structures points=2 2 structures noints= 1 structure Dints=0 H 1.2.Hydroperiods(seep. 73) Figure Check the types of water regimes(hydroperiods)present within the wetland. The water regime has to cover more than 10%of the wetland or 1!14 acre to count. (see text for descriptions of hydroperiods) Permanently flooded or inundated 4 or more types present points=3 Seasonally flooded or inundated 3 types present points=2 Occasionally flooded or inundated 2 types present point= 1 Saturated only 1 type present ints= Permanently flowing stream or river in,or adjacent to,thewetland Seasonally flowing stream in, or adjacent to,the wetland Lake fringe wetland =2 points Freshwater tidal wetland= 2 points Map of hydroperiods •H 1.3.Richness of Plant Species (seep. 75) Count the number of plant species in the wetland that cover at least 10 R2. (different patches of the same species can be combined to meet the size threshold) You do not have to name the species. Do not include Eurasian Milfoil, reed canarygrass,purple loosestrife, Canadian Thistle If you counted: > 19 species points f List species below if you want to: 5 - 19 species points= 1 <5 species pom s= f Total for page Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 13 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct 2008 -P�� Wetland name or number H 1.4.Interspersion of habitats (seep. 76) Figure_ Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion between Cowardin vegetation classes(described in H 1.1),or the classes and unvegetated areas(can include open water or mudflats)is high,medium,low,or none. f o Non =0 points Low= 1 point Moderate=2 points t 7 [riparian braided channels] High =3 points NOTE: If you have four or more classes or three vegetation classes and open water a the rating is always"high". Use map of Cowardin vegetation classes H 1.5. Special Habitat Features: (seep. 77) Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland. The number of checks is the number ofpoints you put into the next column. Large, downed,woody debris within the wetland(>4in.diameter and 6 ft long). Standing snags (diameter at the bottom>4 inches) in the wetland Undercut banks are present for at least 6.6 ft(2m) and/or overhanging vegetation extends at least 3.3 ft(lm)over a stream(or ditch)in,or contiguous with the unit,for at least 33 ft (l Om) Stable steep banks of fine material that might be used by beaver or muskrat for denning (>30degree slope)OR signs of recent beaver activity are present(cut shrubs or trees that have not yet turned grgy/ rown) x At least ''/.acre of thin-stemmed persistent vegetation or woody branches are present in areas that are permanently or seasonally inundated(structures for egg-laying by amphibians) Invasive plants cover less than 25%of the wetland area in each stratum of plants NOTE. The 20%stated in early printings of the manual on page 78 is an error. H 1.TOTAL Score- potential for providing habitat Add the scoresfirom H1.1, HLZ H1.3, H1.4, H1.5 1 4 Comments Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 14 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number & H 2.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to provide habitat for many species? H 2.1 Buffers (seep. 80) Figure Choose the description that best represents condition of buffer of wetland unit. The highest scoring criterion that applies to the wetland is to be used in the rating. See text for definition of "undisturbed." — 100 m(330ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas, or open water >95% of circumference. No structures are within the undisturbed part of buffer. r Md undisturbed also means no-grazing,no landscaping,no daily human use) CyPoints= — 100 m(330 ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water > 50% circumference. Points=4 — 50 m(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>95% circumference. Points=4 — 100 in(330ft) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>25% circumference, . Points=3 — 50 m(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water for> 50%circumference. Points=3 If buffer does not meet any of the criteria above —. No paved areas(except paved trails)or buildings within 25 m(80ft)of wetland>95% circumference. Light to moderate grazing,or lawns are OK. Points=2 — No paved areas or buildings within 50m of wetland for>50%circumference. Light to moderate grazing, or lawns are OK. Points=2 — Heavy grazing in buffer. Points=1 — Vegetated buffers are<2m wide(6.6ft)for more than 95%of the circumference(e.g.tilled fields,paving,basalt bedrock extend to edge of wetland Points=0. — Buffer does not meet any of the criteria above. Points=1 Aerial photo showing buffers H 2.2 Corridors and Connections (seep. 81) H 2.2.1 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor (either riparian or upland)that is at least 150 ft wide,has at least 30%cover of shrubs,forest or native undisturbed prairie,that connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 250 acres in size? (dams in riparian corridors,heavily used gravel roads,paved r ds, are considered breaks in the corridor). S 4 points (go to H 2.3) NO=go to H 2.2.2 H 2.2.2 Is th etland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor (either riparian or upland)that is at least 50ft wide,has at least 30%cover of shrubs or forest,and connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 25 acres in size? OR a Lake-fringe wetland,if it does not have an undisturbed corridor as in the question above? YES=.2 points (go to H 2.3) NO=H 2.2.3 H 2.2.3 Is the wetland: within 5 mi(8km)of a brackish or salt water estuary OR within 3 mi of a large field or pasture(>40 acres)OR within 1 mi of a lake greater than 20 acres? YES=1 point NO=0 points q Total for page ! Wetland Rating Form—westem Washington 15 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number VO4 H 2.3 Near or adjacent to other priority habitats listed by WDFW (see new and complete descriptions of WDFWpriority habitats, and the counties in which they can be found, in the PHS report l:ttn://wdfw wa.,-owhab/phslist.htln) Which of the following priority habitats are within 330ft(100m)of the wetland unit?NOTE: the connections do not have to be relatively undisturbed. Aspen Stands: Pure or mixed stands of aspen greater than 0.4 ha(1 acre). Biodiversity Areas and Corridors:Areas of habitat that are relatively important to various species of native fish and wildlife(full descriptions in WDFWPHS report p. 152). Herbaceous BaIds: 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 20 trees/ha(8 trees/acre)>81 cm(32 in)dbh or>200 years of age. (Mature forests) Stands with average diameters exceeding 53 cm(21 in)dbh;crown cover may be less that 100%; crown cover may be less that 100%;decay, decadence,numbers of snags,and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found in old-growth; 80 -200 years old west of the Cascade crest. Oregon white Oak: Woodlands Stands of pure oak or oaklconifer associations where canopy coverage of the oak component is important(full descriptions in WDFW PHS report p. 158). $iparian: 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). 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:pp. 167-169 and glossary in Appendix A). 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 7.6 m(25 ft)high and occurring below 5000 ft. Talus: Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average size 0.15 -2.0 in(0.5 -6.5 ft), 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 excavationtuse by wildlife.Priority snags have a diameter at breast height of>51 cm(20 in)in western Washington and are>2 in(6.5 ft)in height. Priority logs are>30 cm(12 in)in diameter at the largest end,and>6 m(20 ft) long. If wetland has 3 or more priority habitats=4 points If wetland has 2 priority habitats=3 points If wetland has 1 priority habitat=1 point No habitats 0 points Note:All vegetated wetlands are by definition a priority habitat but are not included in this list. Nearby wetlands are addressed in question H2.4 Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 16 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number H 2.4 Wetland Landscape(choose the one description of the landscape around the wetland that best fits)ts) (seep. 84) There are at least 3 other wetlands within%.mile,and the connections between them are relatively undisturbed(light grazing between wetlands OK,as is lake shore with some boating,but connections should NOT be bisected by paved roads, fill, fields,oriothe development. ints=5The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with little disturbance and there are 3 other e- ge wetlands within%mile points=5 There are at least 3 other wetlands within%2 mile,BUT the connections between them are disturbed points=3 The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with disturbance and there are 3 other lake-fringe wetland within%mile points=3 There is at least 1 wetland within%2 mule. points=2 There are no wetlands within''/2 mile. points=0 H 2. TOTAL Score- opportunity for providing habitat 1 1 Add the scores from H2.I,H2.2, H2.3, H2.4 TOTAL for H 1 from page 14 , } Total Score for Habitat Functions —add the points for H 1,H 2 and record the result on P. 1 Wetland Rating Form-western Washington 17 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct 2008 Wetland name or number 13N C, CATEGORIZATION BASED ON SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Please determine if the wetland meets the attributes described below and circle the appropriate answers and Category. 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 (seep. 86) Does the wetland unit meet the following criteria for Estuarine wetlands? i — The dominant water regime is tidal, - Vegetated, and — With a salinity greater than 0.5 ppt. YES = Go to SC 1.1 NO_X SC 1.1 Is the wetland unit within a National Wildlife Refuge,National Park, National Estuary Reserve,Natural Area Preserve, State Park or Educational, Cat. I Environmental, or Scientific Reserve designated under WAC 332-30-151? YES =Category I NO go to SC 1.2 SC 1.2 Is the wetland unit at least 1 acre in size and meets at least two of the following three conditions? YES=Category I NO=Category II Cat. I —The wetland is relatively undisturbed(has no diking, ditching, filling, Cat.H cultivation, grazing, and has less than 10%cover of non-native plant species. If the non-native Spartina spp. are the only species that cover . more than 10% of the wetland, then the wetland should be given a dual Dual rating(VII). The area of Spartina would be rated a Category II while the rating relatively undisturbed upper marsh with native species would be a UII Category 1. Do not,however, exclude the area of Spartina in determining the size threshold of 1 acre. —At least 3/ of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub, forest, or un-grazed or un-mowed grassland. —The wetland has at least 2 of the following features: tidal channels, depressions with open water, or contiguous freshwater wetlands. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 18 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number SC 2.0 Natural Heritage Wetlands (see p. 87) Natural Heritage wetlands have been identified by the Washington Natural Heritage Cat. I Program/DNR as either high quality undisturbed wetlands or wetlands that support state Threatened, Endangered,or Sensitive plant species. SC 2.1 Is the wetland unit being rated in a Section/Township/Range that contains a Natural Heritage wetland? (this question is used to screen out most sites before you need to contact WNHP/DNR) S/T/R information from Appendix D— or accessed from WNHP/DNR web site YES —contact WNHP/DNR(see p. 79) and go to SC 2.2 NO SC 2.2 Has DNR identified the wetland as a high quality undisturbed wetland or as or as a site with state threatened or endangered plant species? YES =Category I NO X not a Heritage Wetland SC 3.0 Bogs (seep. 87) Does the wetland unit(or any part of the unit)meet both the criteria for soils and vegetation in bogs? Use the key below to identify if the wetland is a bog. If you answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its function& 1. Does the unit have organic soil horizons(i.e. layers of organic soil), either peats or mucks,that compose 16 inches or more of the first 32 inches of the soil profile? (See Appendix B for a field key to identify organic soils)?Yes - go to Q. 3 0- go to Q. 2 2. Does the unit have organic soils, either peats or mucks that are less than 16 inches deep over bedrock, or an impermeable hardpan such as clay or volcanic ash, or that are floating on a lake or pond? Yes - go to Q. 3 No Is not a bog for purpose of rating 3. Does the unit have more than 70% cover of mosses at ground level,AND other plants, if present, consist of the"bog" species listed in Table 3 as a significant component of the vegetation(more than 30% of the total shrub and herbaceous cover consists of species in Table 3)? Yes—Is a bog for purpose of rating No - go to Q. 4 NOTE: If you are uncertain about the extent of mosses in the understory you may substitute that criterion by measuring the pH of the water that seeps into a hole dug at least 16" deep. If the pH is less than 5.0 and the "bog" plant species in Table 3 are present,the wetland is a bog. 1. Is the unit forested(> 30%cover)with sitka spruce, subalpine fir,western red cedar, western hemlock,lodgepole pine,quaking aspen, Englemann's spruce,or western white pine,WITH any of the species (or combination of species) on the bog species plant list in Table 3 as a significant component of the ground cover (> 30%coverage of the total shrub/herbaceous cover)? 2. YES= Category I No Is not a bog for purpose of rating Cat.I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 19 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number SC 4.0 Forested Wetlands (seep. 90) Does the wetland unit have at least 1 acre of forest that meet one of these criteria for the 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/acre (20 trees/hectare)that are at least 200 years of age OR have a diameter at breast height (dbh) of 32 inches(81 cm) or more. NOTE: The criterion for dbh is based on measurements for upland forests. Two-hundred year old trees in wetlands will often have a smaller dbh because their growth rates are often slower. The DFW criterion is and"OR" so old-growth forests do not necessarily have to have trees of this diameter. — Mature forests: (west of the Cascade Crest) Stands where the largest trees are 80—200 years old OR have average diameters (dbh) exceeding 21 inches (53cm); crown cover may be less that 100%;decay, decadence,numbers of snags, and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found in old-growth. Cat.I YES= Category I NO x not a forested wetland with special characteristics SC 5.0 Wetlands in Coastal Lagoons (seep. 9.1) 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 surface water that is saline or brackish(> 0.5 ppt)during most of the year in at least a portion of the lagoon(needs to be measured`pear the bottom) YES = Go to SC 5.1 NO K not a wetland in a coastal lagoon SC 5.1 Does the wetland meets all of the following three conditions? —The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking, ditching, filling, cultivation, grazing), and has less than 20%cover of invasive plant species (see list of invasive species on p. 74). — At least 3/ of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub, forest, or un-grazed or un-mowed grassland. Cat.I — The wetland is larger than 1/10 acre (4350 square feet) YES =Category 1 NO =Category 11 Cat.II Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 20 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number r C SC 6.0 Interdunal Wetlands (seep. 93) Is the wetland unit west of the 1889 line(also called the Western Boundary of Upland Ownership or WBUO)? YES - go to SC 6.1 NO /X not an interdunal wetland for rating If you answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its functions In practical terms that means the following geographic areas: • Long Beach Peninsula-lands west of SR 103 • Grayland-Westport- lands west of SR 105 • Ocean Shores-Copalis-lands west of SR 115 and SR 109 SC 6.1 Is the wetland one acre or larger, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is once acre or larger? YES =Category II NO—go to SC 6.2 Cat. II SC 6.2 Is the uitit between 0.1 and 1 acre, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is between 0.1 and I acre? YES = Category III Cat. 1H Category,of wetland based on Special Characteristics Choosethe "highest"rating tf wetland falls i. into several categories, and record on If youanswered NO,for a11_ es en#er"Not"Apphcable"on p 1. Wetland Rating Form--western Washington 21 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number ID APPENDIX E-1 e WETLAND RATING.FORM—WESTERN WASHINGTON Version 2-Updated July 2006 to increase accuracy and reproducibility among users Updated Oct 2008 with the new WDFW definitions for priority habitats Yy Name of wetland(if known): tjA cc Ka Date of site visit: ZD[z- Rated by 0-'Oje Trained by Ecology? Yes X No Date of trainin 201Z SEC: 5 TWNS]HP:Z7j RNGE:1 W Is S/T/R in Appendix D? Yes No ?C Map of wetland unit: Figure A-"1 Estimated size 2'3a�1rcS A-Z- SUI EAA.RY OF RATING Category based on FUNCTIONS provided by wetland I II< III IV Score for Water Quality Functions t Category I= Score>=70 .Category II=Score 51-69 Score for Hydrologic Functions (p Category III=Score 30-50 Score for Habitat Functions Category IV=Score<30 TOTAL score for Functions Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland I H Does not Apply Final Category (choose the"highest"category from above) Summary of basic information about the wetland unit Wetland Unit bps Special. . . . . . Wetland HGM.CIass -Characteristics used foir Ratin Estuarine De ressional �G Natural Heritage Wetland Riverine Bog Lake-fringe Mature Forest Slope Old Growth Forest Flats Coastal Lagoon Freshwater Tidal Interdunal None of the above X Check if unit has multiple HGM classes present Wetland Rating Form—western Washington l August 2004 version 2 To be used with Ecology Publication 04-06-025 Wetland name or number Does the wetland unit being rated meet any of the criteria below? If you answer YES to any of the questions below you will need to protect the wetland according to the regulations regarding the special characteristics found in the wetland. Check List for V�etlands That May Need Additional 1'rotech4p yES NO �. in`addition'to,the;;Oroteenon recommended for its cate SP 1.Has the wetland unit been documented as a habitat for any Federally listed Threatened or Endangered animal or plant species(TIE species)? For the purposes pf_this rating system, "documented"means the wetland is on the appropriate state bi federal database. X SP2.Has the wetland unit been documented as habitat for any State listed Threatened or Endangered animal species? For the purposes of this rating system, "documented"means the wetland is on the appropriate state database. Note: Wetlands with State listed plant species are x categorized as Category I Natural Heritage Wetlands see p. 19 of data form). SP3. Does the wetland unit contain individuals of Priority species listed by the WDFWfor the state? X SP4. Does'the wetland unit have a local significance in addition to its functions? For example,the wetland has been identified in the Shoreline Master Program,the Critical Areas Ordinance,or in a local management plan as X having special significance. To complete the next part of the data sheet you will need to determine the Hydrogeomorphic Class ofthe wetland being rated. The hydrogeomorphic classification groups wetlands into those that function in similar ways. This simplifies the questions needed to answer how well the wetland functions. The Hydrogeomorphic Class of a wetland can be determined using the key below. See p. 24 for more detailed instructions_ on classifying wetlands. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 2 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number Classification of Wetland Units in Western Washington ff the hydralogic criteria+listed in each question do'not apply to th6 entire unit.being` rated,you probabiyhave a.unit ith multiple HGMaelasses In this case,identify which- hVdrologic criteria in questions 7 apply,and go to_Question 8 tides i.e. exce t d e t usually controlled bduring floods)? e water levels in the enter unit s 1. Y Y ( P g ) NO go to 2 YES—the wetland class is Tidal Fringe If yes,is the salinity of the water during periods of annual low flow below 0.5 ppt(parts per thousand)? YES—Freshwater Tidal Fringe NO—Saltwater Tidal Fringe(Estuarine) If your wetland can be classified as a Freshwater Tidal Fringe use the forms for Riverine wetlands. If it is Saltwater Tidal Fringe it is rated as an Estuarine wetland. Wetlands that were called estuarine in the first and second editions of the rating system are called Salt Water Tidal Fringe in the Hydrogeomorphic Classification. Estuarine wetlands were categorized separately in the earlier editions,and this separation is being kept in this revision. To maintain consistency between editions,the term"Estuarine"wetland is kept. Please note,however, that the characteristics that define Category I and H estuarine wetlands have changed(see p. ). 2.The entire wetland unit is flat and precipitation is the only source (>90%) of water to it. qfQ,undwater and surface water runoff are NOT sources of water to the unit. NO go to 3 YES—The wetland class is Flats If your wetland can be classified as a"Flats"wetland,use the form for Depressional wetlands. 3. Does the entire wetland unit meet both of the following criteria? The vegetated part of the wetland is on the shores of a body of permanent open water ___ (without any vegetation on the surface) at least 20 acres (8 ha)in size; _At least 30%of the open water area is deeper than 6.6 R(2 in)?sNO 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 very gradual), The water flows through the wetland in one direction(unidirectional)and usually comes from seeps. It may flow subsurface,as sheetflow,or in a swale without distinct banks. The water leaves the wetland without being impounded? NOTE: Surface water does not pond in these type of wetlands except occasionally in very small and shallow depressions or behind hummocks(depressions are usually <3ft diameter and less than 1 foot deep). NO go to 5 YES—The wetland class is Slope Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 3 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number 5.Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria? The unit is in a valley,or stream channel,where it gets inundated by overbank flooding from that stream or river The overbank flooding occurs at least once every two years. NOTE: The riverine unit can contain depressions that are filled with water when the river is of flooding. NO go to 6 YES—The wetland class is Riverine 6.Is the entire wetland unit in a topographic depression in which water ponds, or is saturated to the surface, at some time during the year. This means that any outlet, ifpresent, is higher than the interior of the wetla NO—go to 7 YES 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 clases. 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 REGMES DESCRIBED IN QUESTIONS 1-7 APPLY TO DIFFERENT AREAS IN THE UNIT(make a rough sketch to help you decide). Use the following table to identify the appropriate class to use for the rating system if you have several HGM classes present within your wetland. NOTE: Use this table only if the class that is recommended in the second column represents 10%or more of the total area of the wetland unit being rated. If the area of the class listed in column 2 is less than 10%of the unit;classify the wetland using the class that represents more than 90%of the total area. HGM Classes tiviihin ahe:wetland unit be n rated `HG112 Class:to_Use in Rating' Slope+Riverine Riverine Slope+Depressional Depressional Slope+Lake-fringe Lake-fringe Depressional+Riverine along stream within.boundary Depressional Depressional+Lake-fringe Depressional Salt Water Tidal Fringe and any other class of freshwater Treat as ESTUARINE under wetland wetlands with special characteristics If you are unable still to determine which of the above criteria apply to your wetland,or if you have more than 2 HGM classes within a wetland boundary,classify the wetland as Depressional for the rating. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 4 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number 2 1j, Depress><;onal;and Ftsla "Wetlands Po><nts" WATER;QUALMT FUNC,TIUNS Indlcators that the wetland unit functions to �`ini"rove water.'"uali' =x , _ box . . . D D 1.Does the wetland unit have the potential to improve water quality? (see p38) D 1.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland: Figure Pk,-1 Unit is a depression with'no surface water leaving it(no outlet) points=3 D Unit has an intermittently flowing,OR highly constricted permanently flowing outle points Unit has an unconstricted,or slightly constricted,surface outlet (permanently flowing =I Unit is a"flat"depression(Q.7 on key),or in the Flats class,with permanent surface outflow and no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man-made ditch points= 1 (If ditch is not permanently flowing treat unit as "intermittently flowing') Provide photo or drawing S 1.2 The soil 2 inches below the surface(or duff layer)is clay or organic (use NRCS definitions) D YES points=4 NO ints= D 1.3 Characteristics of persistent vegetation(emergent,shrub,and/or for owardin class) Figure Wetland has persistent,ungrazed,vegetation>=95%of area �luIS=5 D Wetland has persistent,ungrazed,vegetation>= 1/2 of area rots-3-3 Wetland has persistent,ungrazed vegetation>= 1/10 of area points= 1 Wetland has persistent,ungrazed vegetation<1/10 of area points=0 Ma p of Cowardin vegetation classes D1.4 Characteristics of seasonal ponding or inundation. Figure&:&- This is the area of the wetland unit that is ponded for at least 2 months,but dries out D sometime during the year. Do not count the area that is permanently ponded Estimate area as the average condition 5 out of IO yrs. Area seasonally ponded is>'/�total area of wetland potnts- Area seasonally ponded is>1/4 total area of wetland po = Area seasonally ponded is<'/4 total area of wetland points=0 LA Map of H dro eriods D Total for D 1 Add the points in the boxes above D D 2.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to improve water quality? (seep.44) Answer YES if you know or believe there are pollutants in groundwater or surface water coming into the wetland that would otherwise reduce water duality in streams,lakes or groundwater downgradient from the wetland.Note which of the following conditions provide the sources of pollutants. A unit may have pollutants coming from several sources, but any single source would qualify as opportunity. Grazing in the wetland or within 150 ft Untreated stormwater discharges to wetland Tilled fields or orchards within I50 ft of wetland A stream or culvert discharges into wetland that drains developed areas,residential areas, farmed fields,roads,or clear-cut logging Residential,urban areas,golf courses are within 150 ft of wetland multiplier Wetland is fed by groundwater high in phosphorus or nitrogen Other 2 YES multiplier is 2 NO multiplier is 1 D TOTAL-Water Quality Functions Multiply the score from D1 by D2 , Add score to table on p. I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 5 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number Y D Depressional and Flats Wetlands Points HYDROLOGIC FUNCTIONS - Indicators that the wetland unit functions to (only 1 score Per reduce floodingand stream degradation . ' box). D 3.Does the wetland unit have the potential to reduce flooding and erosion? (see p.46) D D 3.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland unit Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it(no outlet) points=4 Unit has an intermittently flowing,OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet omts—2 Ufiit is a"flat"depression(Q.7 on key),or in the Flats class,with permanent surface ou ow and no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man-made ditch points=1 (If ditch is not permanentlyflowing treat unit as "intermittentlyflowing') Unit has an unconstricted,or slightly constricted,surface outlet ermanentl owinpoints=0 2 D D 3.2 Depth of storage during wet periods • Estimate the height of ponding above the bottom of the outlet.For units with no outlet measure from the surface of permanent water or deepest part(if dry). Marks of ponding are 3 ft or more above the surface or bottom of outlet points=7 The wetland is a"headwater"wetland" points=5 Marks of ponding between 2 ft to<3 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points=5 Marks are at least 0.5 ft to<2 ft from surface or bottom of outlet ints= Unit is flat(yes to Q.2 or Q. 7 on key)but has small depressions on the surface that trap water' points= 1 Marks of ponding less than 0.5 ft points=0 D D 3.3 Contribution of wetland unit to storage in the watershed Estimate the ratio of the area of upstream basin contributing surface water to the wetland to the area of the wetland unit itself. The area of the basin is less than 10 times the area of unit &rts-= = The area of the basin is 10 to 100 times the area of the unit 3 The area of the basin is more than 100 times the area of the unit points=0 ?J Entire unit is in the FLATS class points=5 D Total for D 3 Add the points in the boxes above — —_� D D 4.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to reduce flooding and erosion? (seep. 49) Answer YES if the unit is in a location in the watershed where the flood storage,or reduction in water velocity,it provides helps protect downstream property and aquatic resources from flooding or excessive and/or erosive flows. Answer NO if the water coming into the wetland is controlled by a structure such as flood gate,tide gate,flap valve,reservoir etc.OR you estimate that more than 90%of the water in the wetland is from groundwater in areas where damaging groundwater flooding does not occur. Note which of the following indicators of opportunity apply. Wetland is in a headwater of a river or stream that has flooding problems — Wetland drains to a river or stream that has flooding problems — Wetland has no outlet and impounds surface runoff water that might otherwise flow into a river or stream that has flooding problems multiplier Other 2 YES multiplier is 2 NO multiplier is 1 D TOTAL -HydroIogic Functions Multiply the score from D 3 by D 4 Add score to table on p. I �P Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 6 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number These- ueshons a 1 to wetlands o all H'GM classes Points_= 4 r PP Y f, (only i score' HAl3ITAT,FUNCTIONS Indcatois that`lipif functions to provide impOrla:nt habitat : � H 1.Does the wetland unit have the potential to provide habitat for many species? H 1.1 Vegetation structure(see P. 72) Figur Check the types of vegetation classes present(as defined by Cowardin)-Size threshold for each class is'/.acre or more than 10%of the area if unit is smaller than 2.5 acres. Aquatic bed Emergent plants �C_Scrub/shrub.(areas where shrubs have>30%cover) _ t Forested(areas where trees have>301/o cover) 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 Add the number of vegetation structures that qualms. If you have: 4 structures or more points=4 Map of Cowardin vegetation classes 3 structures points= 2 structures porn s= 1 Z l structure p6ints=0 H 1.2.Hvdroperiods(seep. 73) Figure-AzZ Check the types of water regimes(hydroperiods)present within the wetland. The water regime has to cover more than 10%of the wetland or%acre to count (see text for descriptions of hydroperiods) Permanently flooded or inundated 4 or more types present points=3 �C_Seasonally flooded or inundated 3 types present points=2 Occasionally flooded or inundated 2 types present �o�g=Saturated only 1 type present Permanently flowing stream or river in,or adjacent to,the wetland Seasonally flowing stream in,or adjacent to,the wetland Lake fringe wetland =2 points Freshwater tidal wetland=2 points Map of hydropedods (� H 1.3.Richness of Plant Species (seep. 75) Count the number of plant species in the wetland that cover at least 10 ft2. (different patches of the same species can be combined to meet the size threshold) You do not have to name the species. Do not include Eurasian Milfoil, reed canarygrass,purple loosestrife, Canadian Thistle If you counted: > 19 species points List species below if you want to: 5 - 19 species points= I <5 species points=0 Total for page L4 Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 13 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number H 1.4.Interspersion of habitats(seep. 76) 9gure A!:?— Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion between Cowardin vegetation classes(described in H 1.1),or the classes and unvegetated areas(can include open water or mudflats)is high,medium,low,or none. II None=0 points w= l poin Moderate=2 points ti } FS l � i r [riparian braided channels] High =3 points NOTE:If you have four or more classes or three vegetation classes and open water 1 the rating is always"high". Use map of Cowardin vegetation Gasses i H 1.5. Special Habitat Features: (seep. 77) Check the habitatfeatures that are present in the wetland. The number of checks is the number of points you put into the next column. 7� Large,downed,woody debris within the wetland(>4in.diameter and 6 ft long). Standing snags(diameter at the bottom>4 inches)in the wetland Undercut banks are present for at least 6.6 ft(2m) and/or overhanging vegetation extends at least 3.3 ft(1m)over a stream(or ditch)in,or contiguous with the unit,for at least 33 ft 0 Om) Stable steep banks of fine material that might be used by beaver or muskrat for denning (>30degree slope)OR signs of recent beaver activity are present(cut shrubs or trees that have not yet turned grey/brown) J� At l east'/+acre of thin-stemmed persistent vegetation or woody branches are present in areas that are permanently or seasonally inundated.(structuresfor egg-laying by amphibians) X Invasive plants cover less than 25%of the wetland area in each stratum of plants 2 NOTE:The 20%stated in early printings of the manual on page 78 is'an error. 3 H 1.TOTAL Score- potential for providing habitat Q Add the scores from H1.1, HI.2, H1.3, H1.4,H1.5 V Comments Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 14 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 r Wetland name or number H 2.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to provide habitat for many species? H 2.1 Buffers (seep.80) Figure Choose the description that best represents condition of buffer of wetland unit. The highest scoring criterion that applies to the wetland is to be used in the rating.See text for definition of "undisturbed" =-- 100 m(330ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water >95% of circumference. No structures are within the undisturbed part of buffer. (relatively undisturbed also means no=grazing,no landscaping,no daily human use) Points=5 — 100 m(330 ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water > 50% circumference. Points=4 — 50 m(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>95% circumference. Points=4 — 100 m(330ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>25% circumference,. Points=3 — 50 m(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open w > 50%circumference. Points=3 If buffer does not meet any of the criteria above — No paved areas(except paved trails)or buildings within 25 m(80ft)of wetland>95% circumference. Light to moderate grazing,or lawns are OK Points=2 — No paved areas or buildings within 50m of wetland for>50%circumference. Light to moderate grazing,or lawns are OK. Points=2 — Heavy grazing in buffer. Points=1 — Vegetated buffers are<2m wide(6.6ft)for more than 95%of the circumference(e.g.tilled fields,paving,basalt bedrock extend to edge of wetland Points=0. — Buffer does not meet any of the criteria above. Points=1 ?J Aerial photo showing buffers H 2.2 Corridors and Connections(seep. 81) H 2.2.1 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor (either riparian or upland)that is at least 150 ft wide,has at least 30%cover of shrubs,forest or native undisturbed prairie,that connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 250 acres in size? (dams in riparian corridors,heavily used gravel roads,pave , are considered breaks in the corridor,)., 4 points (go to H 2.3) _ �go to H 2.2.2 H 2.2.2 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor (either riparian or upland)that is at least 50ft wide,has at least 30%cover of shrubs or forest,and connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 25 acres in size? OR a Lake-fringe wetland,if it does not have an undisturbed corridor as in the question above? YES=2 points (go to H2.3) NO=H 2.2.3 H 2.2.3 Is the wetland: within 5 mi (8km)of a brackish or salt water estuary OR within 3 mi of a large field or pasture(>40 acres)OR within I mi of a lake greater than 20 acres? YES=1 point NO=0 points 4 --�r Total for page r Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 15 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number. D H 2.3 Near or adjacent to other priority habitats listed by WDFW(see new and complete descriptions of WDFWpriority habitats, and the counties in which they can be found,in the PHS report http://wdf v.wa.zov/hab/phslist:hhn) Which of the following priority habitats are within 330ft(100m)of the wetland unit?NOTE: the connections do not have to be relatively undisturbed. Aspen Stands:Pure or mixed stands of aspen greater than 0.4 ha(1 acre). 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 p. 152). 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 20 trees/ha(8 trees/acre)>81 cm(32 in)dbh or>200 years of age. (Mature forestsl Stands with average diameters exceeding 53 cm(21 in)dbh;crown cover maybe less that 100%; crown cover may be less that 100%; decay,decadence;numbers of snags,and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found in old-growth; 80-200 years old west of the Cascade crest. Oregon white Oak: Woodlands Stands of pure oak or oak/conifer associations where canopy coverage of the oak component is important(full descriptions in WDFWPHS report p. 158). 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). 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:pp. 167-169 and glossary in Appendix A). 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 7.6 m(25 ft)high and occurring below 5000 ft. Talus: Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average size 0.15-2.0 m(0.5 -6.5 ft), composed of basalt,andesite,and/or sedimentary rock,including riprap slides and mine . tailings.Maybe 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>51 cm(20 in)in western Washington and are>2 m(6.5 ft)in height. Priority logs are>30 cm(12 in)in diameter at the largest end,and>6 m(20 ft) long. If wetland has 3 or more priority habitats=4 points If wetland has 2 priority habitats=3 points If wetland has 1 priority habitat=1 point No habitats 0 points Note:All vegetated wetlands are by definition a priority habitat but are not included in this O list. Nearby wetlands are addressed in question H 2.4 Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 16 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number H 2.4 Wetland Landscape(choose the one description of the landscape around the wetland that best fits)(seep. 84) There are at least 3 other wetlands within 1/2 mile,and the connections between them are relatively undisturbed(light grazing between wetlands OK,as is lake shore with some boating,but connections should NOT be bisected by paved roads,fill,fields,or other development. Dints=5 The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with little disturbance and there are 3 other lake- ge wetlands within 1h mile points=5 There are at least 3 other wetlands within 1/_mile,BUT the connections between th disturbed / ints=3 The wetland is Lake-fringe on a.lake with disturbance and there are 3 other lake-fringe wetland within 1/2 mile points=3 There is at least 1 wetland within 1/2 mile. points=2 There are no wetlands within'/s mile. points=0 H 2.TOTAL Score- opportunity for providing habitat 1 l Add the scores from H2.1,H2.2, H2.3, H2.4 I 1 TOTAL for H 1 from page 14 Total Score for Habitat Punctions —add the points for H 1,H 2 and record the result on Zo . 1 Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 17 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number CATEGORIZATION BASED ON SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Please determine if the wetland meets the attributes described below and circle the appropriate answers and Category. 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(seep. 86) Does the wetland unit meet the following criteria for Estuarine wetlands? — The dominant water regime is tidal, — Vegetated, and — With a salinity greater than 0.5 ppt. YES= Go to SC 1.1 NO SC 1.1 Is the wetland unit within a National Wildlife Refuge,National Park, National Estuary Reserve,Natural Area Preserve, State Park or Educational, Cat.I Environmental, or Scientific Reserve designated under WAC 332-30-151? YES=Category I NO go to SC 1.2 SC 1.2 Is the wetland unit at least 1 acre in size and meets at least two of the following three conditions? YES=Category I NO=Category II Cat.I —The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking,ditching, filling, Cat.II cultivation,grazing, and has less than 10%cover of non-native plant species. If the non-native Spartina spp.are the only species that cover more than 10%of the wetland, then the wetland should be given a dual Dual rating(M. The area of Spartina would be rated a Category 11 while the rating relatively undisturbed upper marsh with native species would be a I/H Category I. Do not,however, exclude the area of Spartina in determining the size threshold of 1 acre. —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. . —The wetland has at least 2 of the following features: tidal channels, depressions with open water,or contiguous freshwater wetlands. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 18 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number SC 2.0 Natural Heritage Wetlands (see p. 87) Natural Heritage wetlands have been identified by the Washington Natural Heritage Cat.I Program/DNR as either high quality undisturbed wetlands or wetlands that support state Threatened, Endangered, or Sensitive plant species. SC 2.1 Is the wetland unit being rated in a Section/Township/Range that contains a Natural Heritage wetland? (this question is used to screen out most sites before you need to contact WNILP/DNR) S/T/R information from Appendix D^ or accessed from WNHP/DNR web site YES —contact WNHP/DNR(see p.79) and go to SC 2.2 NO X SC 2.2 Has DNR identified the wetland as a high quality undisturbed wetland or as or as a site with state threatened or endangered plant species? YES =Category I NO not a Heritage Wetland SC 3.0 Bogs (seep. 87) Does the wetland unit(or any part of the unit)meet both the criteria for soils and vegetation in bogs? Use the key below to identify if the wetland is a bog. Ifyou answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its functions. 1. Does the unit have organic soil horizons'(i.e. layers of organic soil), either peats or mucks,that compose 16 inches or more of the first 32 inches of the soil profile? (See Appendix B field key to identify organic soils)?Yes- go to Q. 3 No go to Q. 2 2. Does the unit have organic soils,either peats or mucks that are less than 16 inches deep over bedrock,or an impermeable hardpan such as clay or volcanic ash,or that are floating on a lake or pond? Yes -go to Q. 3 No Is not a bog for purpose of rating 3. Does the unit have more than 70%cover of mosses at ground level,AND other plants, if present, consist of the"bog"species listed in Table 3 as a significant component of the vegetation(more than 30%of the total shrub and herbaceous cover consists of species in Table 3)? Yes—Is a bog for purpose of rating No - go to Q.4 NOTE: If you are uncertain about the extent of mosses in the understory you may substitute that criterion by measuring the pH of the water that seeps into a hole dug at least 16"deep. If the pH is less than 5.0 and the "bog"plant species in Table 3 are present,the wetland is a bog. 1. Is the unit forested(>30%cover)with sitka spruce, subalpine fir,western red cedar,western hemlock, lodgepole pine,quaking aspen,Englemann's spruce, or western white pine,WITH any of the species (or combination of species)on the bog species plant list in Table 3 as a significant component of the ground cover (> 30%coverage of the total shrub/herbaceous cover)? 2. YES= Category I No Is not a bog for purpose of rating Cat.I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 19 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number SC 4.0 Forested Wetlands (seep. 90) Does the wetland unit have at least 1 acre of forest that meet one of these criteria for the 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/acre(20 trees/hectare)that are at least 200 years of age OR have a diameter at breast height(dbh)of 32 inches(81 cm) or more. NOTE: The criterion for dbh is based on measurements for upland forests. Two-hundred year old trees in wetlands will often have a smaller dbh because their growth rates are often slower. The DFW criterion is and"OR" so old-growth forests do not necessarily have to have trees of this diameter. — Mature forests: (west of the Cascade Crest) Stands where the largest trees are 80—200 years old OR have average diameters(dbh) exceeding 21 inches (53cm); crown cover may be less that 100%; decay,decadence,numbers of snags, and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found in old-growth. Cat.I YES= Category I NO not a forested wetland with special characteristics SC 5.0 Wetlands in Coastal Lagoons(seep. 91) 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 g � — The lagoon in which the wetland is located contains surface water that is saline or brackish(> 0.5 ppt) during most of the year in at least a portion of the lagoon (needs to be measured near the bottom) YES =Go to SC 5.1 NO X not a wetland in a coastal lagoon SC 5.1 Does the wetland meets all of the following three conditions? —The wetland is relatively undisturbed(has no diking,ditching,filling, cultivation,grazing),and,has less than 20%cover of invasive plant species(see list of invasive species on p. 74). — At least 4 of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub forest,or un-grazed or un-mowed grassland. Cat.I — The wetland is larger than 1/10 acre(4350 square feet) YES=Category I NO=Category H Cat.II Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 20 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number SC 6.0 Interdunal Wetlands (seep. 93 Is the wetland unit west of the 1889 line(also called the Western Boundary of Upland Ownership or WBUO ? ) YES - go to SC 6.1 NO Xnot an interdunal wetland for rating If you answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its functions. In practical terms that means the following geographic areas: • Long Beach Peninsula-lands west of SR 103 • Grayland-Westport-lands west of SR 105 • Ocean Shores-Copalis-lands west of SR 115 and SR 109 SC 6.1 Is the wetland one acre or larger, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is once acre or larger? YES =Category II NO—go to SC 6.2 Cat.H SC 6.2 Is the unit between 0.1 and 1 acre,or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is between 0.1 and 1 acre? YES=Category III Cat.III ".,Category of wetland based on Special Chiractensties Choose'the"highest"rating f wetland falls into severar categories', and.record on p � If ou answered NO; all es enter"Not A licable"on 1 Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 21 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number �-- APPENDIX E-1 d WETLAND RATING FORM—WESTERN WASHINGTON Version 2-Updated July 2006 to increase accuracy and reproducibility among users Updated Oct 2008 with the new WDFW definitions for priority habitats DZ Name of wetland(if known): WaA GL VIA F, Date of site visit: Rated by J'"OaO l-t� Trained by Ecology? Yes XNo! Date of training�]W LZ SEC: TWNSHP:2� RNGE: k t-4-) Is S/T/R in Appendix D? Yes_ No x Map of wetland unit: Figure Estimated size ^' Z accr--e S SUMMARY OF RATING Category based on FUNCTIONS provided by wetland I II- III IV Score for Water Quality Functions Category I=Score>=70 { Category 1I=Score 51-69 Score for Hydrologic Functions 2e-` Category III=Score 30-50 Score for Habitat Functions i Category IV=Score<30 TOTAL score for Functions Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland I H Does not Apply Final Category (choose the"highest" category from above) Summary of basic information about the wetland unit Wetlaad Unit'has Special`, <,Wetland HGM Class Characteristics, used for Ratin, Estuarine De ressional )C Natural Heritage Wetland Riverine Bog Lake-fringe Mature Forest Slope Old Growth Forest Flats Coastal Lagoon Freshwater Tidal Interdunal None of the above Check if unit has multiple X HGM classes present Wetland Rating Form—western Washington l August 2004 version 2 To be used with Ecology Publication 04-06-025 Wetland name or number. Does the wetland unit being rated meet any of the criteria below? If you answer YES to any of the questions below you will need to protect the wetland according to the regulations regarding the special characteristics found in the wetland. 21 dditio,nat Check Llst for Wetlands,That May_Need A 4, c- otection.ree . kn & i c ( Protlgchon� AYES :< NO ifi,addition'to. i)jr ree jr. d-fo . Its SP I.Has the wetland unit been documented as a habitat for any Federally listed Threatened or Endangered animal or plant species(TIE species)? For the purposes of this rating system, "documented"means.the wetland is on the appropn state or federal database. SP2.Has the wetland unit been documented as habitat for any State listed Threatened or Endangered animal species? For the purposes of this rating system, "documented"means the wetland is on the appropriate state database. Note: Wetlands with State listed plant species are categorized as Category I Natural Heritage Wetlands(see p. 19 of data form). SP3. Does the wetland unit contain individuals of Priority species listed by the WDFW for the state? SP4. Does*the wetland unit have a local significance in addition to its functions? For'example,the wetland has been identified in the Shoreline Master Progpp,the Critical Areas Ordinance, or in a local management plan as having special significance. To complete the next part of the data sheet you will need to determine the . H ydrogeomotphic Class of the wetland being rated. The hydrogeomorphic classification groups wetlands into those that function in similar ways. This simplifies the questions needed to answer how well the wetland functions. The Hydrogeomorphic Class of a wetland can be determined using the key below. See p. 24 for more detailed instructions on classifying wetlands. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 2 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number l Classification of Wetland Units in Western Washington If the hydrologic criteria listed m-each question do not apply to.the entire unit being rated,you probably have a unit with ainulhple, iGM classes In this case,identify wLich, hydrologic criteria rn questions 1=7 apply,and'go to Question 8. 1. a water levels in the entire unit usually controlled by tides (i.e. except during floods)? NO go to 2 YES—the wetland class is Tidal Fringe If yes,is the salinity of the water during periods of annual low flow below 0.5 ppt(parts per thousand)? YES—Freshwater Tidal Fringe NO—Saltwater Tidal Fringe (Estuarine) If your wetland can be classified as a Freshwater Tidal Fringe use the forms for Riverine wetlands. If it is Saltwater Tidal Fringe it is rated as an Estuarine wetland. Wetlands that were called estuarine in the fast and second editions of the rating system are called Salt Water Tidal Fringe in the Hydrogeomorphic Classification. Estuarine wetlands were categorized separately in the earlier editions, and this separation is being kept in this revision. To maintain consistency between editions,the term"Estuarine"wetland is kept. Please note,however,that the characteristics that define Category I and H estuarine wetlands have changed(see p. ). 2. The entire wetland unit is flat and precipitation is the only source(>90%) of water to it. grokmdwater and surface water runoff are NOT sources of water to the unit. NO go to 3 YES—The wetland class is Flats If your wetland can be classified as a"Flats"wetland,use the form for Depressional wetlands. 3. Does the entire wetland unit meet both of the following criteria? The vegetated part of the wetland is on the shores of a body of permanent open water (without any vegetation on the surface) at least 20 acres (8 ha)in size; _At least 30%of the open water area is deeper than 6.6 ft(2 in)?NO -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 very gradual), The water flows through the wetland in one direction(unidirectional) and usually comes from seeps. It may flow subsurface, as sheetflow,or in a swale without distinct banks. The water leaves the wetland without being impounded? NOTE: Surface water does not pond in these type of wetlands except occasionally in very small and shallow depressions or behind hummocks (depressions are usually <3ft diameter and less than 1 foot deep). NO go to 5 YES—The wetland class is Slope Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 3 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number 5. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria? The unit is in a valley, or stream channel, where it gets inundated by overbank flooding from that stream or river The overbank flooding occurs at least once every two years. NOTE. The riverine unit can contain depressions that are filled with water when the river is . ot flooding. NO go to 6 YES—The wetland class is Riverine 6.Is the entire wetland unit in a topographic depression in which water ponds,or is saturated to the surface, at some time during the year. This means that any outlet, ifpresent, is higher than the interior of the wetly NO—go to 7 (YES—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 clases. 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 REGDAES DESCRIBED IN QUESTIONS 1-7 APPLY TO DIFFERENT AREAS IN THE UNIT(make a rough sketch to help you decide). Use the following table to identify the appropriate class to use for the rating system if you have several HGM classes present within your wetland. NOTE: Use this table only if the class that is recommended in the second column represents 10%or more of the total area of the wetland unit being rated. If the area of the class listed in column 2 is less than 10%of the unit;classify the wetland using the class that represents more than 90%of the total area. HGM Classes:within the, vetlai d unit bein l' ra"led,`- HGM Class:to Use_in Rahn Slope+Riverine Riverine Slope+Depressional. Depressional Slope+Lake-fine Lake-fringe Depressional+Riverine along stream within boundary Depressional Depressional+Lake-fain e Depressional Salt Water Tidal Fringe and any other class of freshwater Treat as ESTUARINE under wetland wetlands with special characteristics If you are unable still to determine which of the above criteria apply to your wetland, or if you have more than 2 HGM classes within a wetland boundary, classify the wetland as Depressional for the rating. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 4 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 a • e C t: i b ry � v e+ N PROPERTY BOUNDARIES WETLAND BOUNDARIES—DEPRESSIONAL Qo- Wetland E—Scrub/Shrub, Seasonally Flooded, No Outlet , Wetland F—Scrub/Shrub & Emergent, Seasonally flooded, no outlet 330' BUFFER CONDITIONS (H.2.1) 170' BUFFER CONDITIONS (H.2.1) EXISTING ROADS/CORRIDOR BREAKS FIGURE E-1 WETLANDS E & F �Wiltermood Associates, Inc. 1015 SW Harper Rd. Port Orchard, WA 96367 (360) 676-2403 Wetland name or number D Depl�essona and`Tlats Wetlands Points WAT R UALITY FUNCTIONS" Indicatozs that the wetland unit functions to (pniy.l score. Q E lm rove watex pall t {6 D ,- D 1.Does the wetlan d unit have the R2tential to improve water quality? lsee .38I D 1.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland: Figure j Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it(no outlet) points=3 D Unit has an intermittently flowing,OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet points=2 Unit has an unconstricted,or slightly constricted,surface outlet (permanently flowing)points= 1 Unit is a"flat"depression(Q.7 on key),or in the Flats class,with permanent surface outflow and no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man-made ditch points= 1 (If ditch is not permanentlyflowing treat unit as "intermittentlyflowing') r> Provide photo or drawing �j S 1.2 The soil inches below the surface(or duff layer)is clay or organic (use NRCS definitions) D YES poin =4 NO oints=0 D 1.3 Characteristics of persistent vegetation(emergent,shrub,and/or forest owardin class) Figure P_--1 Wetland has persistent,ungrazed,vegetation>=95%of area points=5 D- Wetland has persistent,ungrazed,vegetation>= 1/2 of area oints= Wetland has persistent,ungrazed vegetation>= 1/10 of area points= 1 Wetland has persistent,ungrazed vegetation<1/10 of area points=0 7) Map of Cowardin v etation classes D1.4 Characteristics of seasonal ponding or inundation. Figurer This is the area of the wetland unit that is ponded for at least 2 months, but dries out D sometime during the year. Do not count the area that is permanently ponded. Estimate area as the average condition 5 out of I0 yrs. Area seasonally ponded is>1/2 total area of wetland ints= Area seasonally ponded is> '/, total area of wetland points=2 Area seasonally ponded is< '/4 total area of wetland points=0 4 Map of H dro eriods D Total for D 1 Add the points in the boxes above i i D D 2.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to improve water quality? (seep.44) Answer YES if you know or believe there are pollutants in groundwater or surface water coming into the wetland that would otherwise reduce water quality in streams,lakes or groundwater downgradient from the wetland.Note which of the following conditions provide the sources of pollutants. A unit may have pollutants coming from several sources, but any single source would qualify as opportunity. — Grazing in the wetland or within 150 f3 — Untreated stormwater discharges to wetland — Tilled fields or orchards within 150 ft of wetland — A stream or culvert discharges into wetland that drains developed areas,residential areas, farmed fields,roads,or clear-cut logging Residential,urban areas,golf courses are within 150 ft of wetland multiplier Wetland is fed by groundwater high in phosphorus or nitrogen Other Z multiplier is 2 O multiplier is 1 D L TOTAL-Water Quality Functions Multiply the score from D1 by D2 Add score to table on p. 1 ZD Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 5 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct. 2008 Wetland name or number. L r D Depressional and Flats Wetlands - Points HYDROLQGIC FUNCTIQNS Indicators that the'-wetland unit functions to _ Monty t u°n reduce floodingand stream degradation �ox) D 3.Does the wetland unit have the potential to reduce flooding and erosion? (see p.46) D D 3.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland unit Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it(no outlet) points=4 Unit has an intermittently flowing,OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet porn =2 Unit is a"flat"depression(Q.7 on key),or in the Flats class,with permanent surface outflow and no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man-made ditch points=1 (If ditch is not permanently flowing treat unit as "intermittently flowing') Unit has an unconstricted,or slightly constricted,surface outlet (permanent owing) rots=0 D D 3.2 Depth of storage during wet periods Estimate the height of ponding above the bottom of the outlet.For units with no outlet measure from the surface of permanent water or deepest part(if dry). Marks of ponding are 3 ft or more above the surface or bottom of outlet points=7 The wetland is a"headwater"wetland" points=5 Marks of ponding between 2 It to<3 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points=5 Marks are at least 0.5 ft to<2 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points=3 Unit is flat(yes to Q.2 or Q.7 on key)but has small depressions on the surface that trap water' points= 1 Marks of ponding less than 0.5 ft points=0 D D 3.3 Contribution of wetland unit to storage in the watershed Estimate the ratio of the area of upstream basin contributing surface water to the wetland to the area of the wetland unit itself. The area of the basin is less than 10 times the area of unit points=5 The area of the basin is 10 to 100 times the area of the unit ints=3 The area of the basin is more than 100 times the area of the unit points=0 7� Entire unit is in the FLATS class points=5 ____ D. Total for D 3 Add the points in the boxes above 1 l 7 1 D D 4.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to reduce flooding and erosion? (see p. 49) Answer YES if the unit is in a location in the watershed where the flood storage,or reduction in water velocity,it provides helps protect downstream property and aquatic resources from flooding or excessive and/or erosive flows. Answer NO if the water coming into the wetland is controlled by a structure such as flood gate,tide gate,flap valve,reservoir etc.OR you estimate that more than 90%of the water in the wetland is from groundwater in areas where damaging groundwater flooding does not occur. Note which of the following indicators of opportunity apply. A Wetland is in a headwater of a river or stream that has flooding problems —.Wetland drains to a river or stream that has flooding problems Wetland has no outlet and impounds surface runoff water that might otherwise flow into a river or stream that has flooding problems multiplier — Other Z YES multiplier is 2 NO multiplier is 1 D TOTAL -Hydrologic Functions Multiply the score from D 3 by D 4 Add score to table on p. 1 �� Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 6 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number These questions apply to wetlands of all H'GM classes. rob is L (only 1 score, HABITA T FUNCTIONS -Indicators that unit functions to provide important habttat per box), H 1.Does the wetland unit have the potential to provide habitat for many species? H 1.1 Vegetation structure(seep. 72) Figure JF_—T Check the types of vegetation classes present(as defined by Cowardin)-Size threshold for each class is Y4 acre or more than 1 D%of the area if unit is smaller than 2.5 acres. Aquatic bed Emergent plants Scrub/shrub(areas where shrubs have>30%cover) Forested(areas where trees have>30%cover) If the unit has a forested class check if- The forested class has 3 out of 5 strata(canopy,sub-canopy,shrubs,herbaceous, mass/ground-cover)that each cover 201/D within the forested polygon Add the number of vegetation structures that qualify. If you have: 4 structures or more points=4 Map of Cowardin vegetation classes 3 structures points=2 2 structures points= 1 1 structure oints=0 t H 1-.2.Hydroperiods(seep. 73) Figure Check the types of water regimes(hydroperiods)present within the wetland. The water regime has to cover more than 10%of the wetland or Yi acre to count. (see textfor descriptions of hydroperiods) Permanently flooded or inundated 4 or more types present points=3 — -Seasonally flooded or inundated 3 types present points=2 Occasionally flooded or inundated 2 types present point= 1 Saturated only 1 type present < ints=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 Map of hydropedods H 1.3.Richness of Plant Species(seep. 75) Count the number of plant species in the wetland that cover at least 10 fl?. (different patches of the same species can be combined to meet the size threshold) You do not have to name the species. Do not include Eurasian Milfoil, reed canarygrass,purple loosestrife, Canadian Thistle If you counted: > 19 species 4;4D List species below if you want to: . 5- 19 species<5 species Total for page Z- Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 13 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct. 2008 Wetland name or number. H 1.4.Interspersion of habitats(seep. 76) figure -� Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion between Cowardin vegetation classes(described in H 1.1),or the classes and unvegetated areas(can include open water or mudflats)is high,medium,low,or none. O None 0 poin Low= 1 point Moderate=2 points •-T Y- r Y n [riparian braided channels] High =3 points NOTE:If you have four or more classes or three vegetation classes and open water O the rating is always"high". Use map of Cowardin vegetation classes H 1.5. Special Habitat Features: (seep. 77) Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland. The number of checks is the number ofpoints you put into the next column. Large,downed,woody debris within the wetland(>4in.diameter and 6 ft long). Standing snags(diameter at the bottom>4 inches)in the wetland Undercut banks are present for at least 6.6 ft(2m)and/or overhanging vegetation extends at least 3.3 ft(lm)over a stream(or ditch)in,or contiguous with the unit,for at least 33 ft (I0m) Stable steep banks of fine material that might be used by beaver or muskrat for denning (>30degree slope) OR signs of recent beaver activity are present(cut shrubs or trees that have not yet turned grey/brown) x At least '/4 acre of thin-stemmed persistent vegetation 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 each stratum of plants NOTE: The 20%stated in early printings of the manual on page 78 is an error. H 1.TOTAL Score- potential for providing habitat l Add the scores from HL I, H1.2, H1.3,H1.4, HI-5 Comments Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 14 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number H 2.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to provide habitat for many species? H 2.1 Buffers (seep. 80) Figure Choose the description that best represents condition of buffer of wetland unit. The highest scoring criterion that applies to the wetland is to be used in the rating.See text for definition of "undisturbed." — 100 in(330ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water >95% of circumference. No structures are within the undisturbed part of butler. (relatively undisturbed also means no-grazing,no landscaping,no daily human use) Points=5 — 100 in(330 ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water > 50% circumference. Points=4 — 50 in(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>95% circumference. Points=4 — 100 in(330ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>25% circumference,. Points=3 — 50 in(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated.areas,rocky areas,or open wat 50%circumference. Points=3 If buffer does not meet any of the criteria above — No paved areas(except paved trails)or buildings within 25 in(80ft)of wetland>95% circumference. Light to moderate grazing,or lawns are OK. Points=2 — No paved areas or buildings within 50m of wetland for>50%circumference. Light to moderate grazing,or lawns are OK. Points=2 — Heavy grazing in buffer. Points=1 ------ Vegetated buffers are<2m wide(6.6ft)for more than 95%of the circumference(e.g.tilled fields,paving,basalt bedrock extend to edge of wetland Points=0 — Buffer does not meet any of the criteria above. Points=1 Aerial photo showing buffers H 2.2 Corridors and Connections(seep. 81) H 2.2.1 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor (either riparian or upland)that is at least 150.ft wide,has at least 30%cover of shrubs,forest or native undisturbed prairie,that connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 250 acres in size? (dams in riparian corridors,heavily used gravel roads,pave ,are considered breaks in the corridor). YES 4 points (go to H2.3) NO=go to H 2.2.2 H 2.2.2 Is etland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor (either riparian or upland)that is at least 50ft wide,has at least 30%cover of shrubs or forest,and connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 25 acres in size? OR a Lake-fringe wetland,if it does not have an undisturbed corridor as in the question above? YES=2 points (go to H2.3) NO=H 2.2.3 H 2.2.3 Is the wetland: within 5 mi(81am)of a brackish or salt water estuary OR within 3 mi of a large field or pasture(>40 acres)OR within 1 mi of a lake greater than 20 acres? YES=1 point NO=0 points `—� Total for page r Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 15 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number H 2.3 Near or adjacent to other priority habitats listed by WDFW(see new and complete descriptions of WDFWpriority habitats,and the counties in which they can be found,in thePHSreport http://`vdfiv.)va.zovlliablphslisthtyn) Which of the following priority habitats are within 330ft(100m)of the wetland unit?NOTE: the connections do not have to be relatively undisturbed Aspen Stands: Pure or mixed stands of aspen greater than 0.4 ha(I acre). Biodiversity Areas and Corridors: Areas of habitat that are relatively important to various species of native fish and wildlife(full descriptions in WDFWPHS report p. 152). Herbaceous Balds:Variable size patches of grass and forbs on shallow soils over bedrock. Old-growth/Mature forests:(Old-gEowth west of Cascade crest) Stands of at least 2 tree species,forming a multi-layered canopy with occasional small openings;with at least 20 trees/ha(8 trees/acre)>81 cm(32 in)dbh or>200 years of age. (Mature forests) Stands with average diameters exceeding 53 cm(21 in)dbh;crown cover may be less that 100%; crown cover may be less that 100%;decay,decadence,numbers of snags,and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found in old-growth; 80-200 years old west of the Cascade crest. Oregon white Oak: Woodlands Stands of pure oak or oak/conifer associations where canopy coverage of the oak component is important(full descriptions in WDFWPHS report p. 158). 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 WDFWPHS report p. 161). 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:pp. 167-169 and glossary in Appendix A). 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 7.6 m(25 ft)high and occurring below 5000 ft. Talus: Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average size 0.15-2.0 m(0.5 -6.5 ft), composed of basalt,andesite,and/or sedimentary rock,including riprap slides and mine tailings.May be associated with cliffs. 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>51 cm(20 in)in western Washington and are>2 m(6.5 ft)in height. Priority logs are>30 cm(12 in)in diameter at the largest end,and>6 m(20 ft) long. If wetland has 3 or more priority habitats=4 points _ If wetland has 2 priority habitats=3 points If wetland has 1 priority habitat=1 point No habitats 0 points Note.All vegetated wetlands are by definition a priority habitat but are no included in this p� list. Nearby wetlands are addressed in question H2.4) V Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 16 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct 2008 Wetland name or number . H 2.4 Wetland Landscape(choose the one description of the landscape around the wetland that best fits)(seep. 84) "There are at least 3 other wetlands within`h mile,and the connections between them are relatively undisturbed(light grazing between wetlands OK,as is lake shore with some boating,but connections should NOT be bisected by paved roads,fill,fields,or other development. oints=5 The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with little disturbance and there are 3 other lake-fringe wetlands within%s mile points=5 There are at least 3 other wetlands within'/z mile,BUT the connections between them are disturbed omt' is=33_ The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with disturbance and there are 3 other lake-fringe wetland within'/mile points=3 There is at least 1 wetland within'/mile. points=2 There are no wetlands within'/mile_ points=0 H 2.TOTAL Score- opportunity for providing habitat Add the scores from H2.I,H2.2,H2.3, H2.4 I , TOTAL for H 1 from page 14 Total Score for Habitat Functions —add-the points for H 1,H 2 and record the result on l P. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 17 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number v CATEGORIZATION BASED ON SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Please determine if the wetland meets the attributes described below and circle the appropriate answers and Category. 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(seep. 86) Does the wetland unit meet the following criteria for Estuarine wetlands? — The dominant water regime is tidal, — Vegetated,and — With a salinity greater than 0.5 ppt. YES = Go to SC 1.1 NO SC 1.1 Is the wetland unit within a National Wildlife Refuge,National Park, National Estuary Reserve,Natural Area Preserve, State Park or Educational, Cat.I Environmental,or Scientific Reserve designated under WAC 332-30-151? YES=Category I NO.go to SC 1.2 SC 1.2 Is the wetland unit at least 1 acre in size and meets at least two of the following three conditions? YES =Category I NO=Category II Cat.I —The wetland is relatively undisturbed{has no diking, ditching, filling, Cat.H cultivation,grazing,and has less than 10% cover of non-native plant species. If the non-native Spartina spp. are the only species that cover more than 10%of the wetland, then the wetland should be given a dual Dual rating(MI). The area of Spartina would be rated a Category II while the rating relatively undisturbed upper marsh with native species would be a UII Category I. Do not,however,exclude the area of Spartina in determining the size threshold of 1 acre. —At least%of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub,forest,or un-grazed or un-mowed grassland. —The wetland has at least 2 of the following features: tidal channels, depressions with open water,or contiguous freshwater wetlands. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 18 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number SC 2.0 Natural Heritage Wetlands (seep. 87) Natural Heritage wetlands have been identified by the Washington Natural Heritage Cat.I Program/DNR as either high quality undisturbed wetlands or wetlands that support state Threatened,Endangered, or Sensitive plant species. SC 2.1 Is the wetland unit being rated in a Section/Township/Range that contains a Natural Heritage wetland? (this question is used to screen out most sites before you need to contact WNHP/DNR) S/T/R information from Appendix D_ or accessed from WNHP/DNR web site _ YES —contact WNHP/DNR(see p. 79)and go to SC 2.2 NO SC 2.2 Has DNR identified the wetland as a high quality undisturbed wetland or as or as a site with state threatened or endangered plant sped s? YES=Category I NO not a Heritage Wetland SC 3.0 Bogs (seep. 87) Does the wetland unit(or any part of the unit)meet both the criteria for soils and vegetation in bogs? Use the key below to identify if the wetland is a bog. If you answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its functions. l. Does the unit have organic soil horizons (i.e.layers of organic soil), either peats or mucks,that compose 16 inches or more of the first 32 inches of the soil profile?(See Appendix B field key to identify organic soils)?Yes- go to Q. 3 (9-go to Q.2 2. Does the unit have organic soils, either peats or mucks that are less than 16 inches deep over bedrock, or an impermeable hardpan such as clay or volcanic ash, or that are floating on a 1 or pond? Yes-go to Q. 3 No Is not a bog for purpose of rating 3. Does the unit have more than 70% cover of mosses at ground level,AND other plants,if present, consist of the"bog"species listed in Table 3 as a significant component of the vegetation(more than 30%of the total shrub and herbaceous cover consists of species in Table 3)? Yes—Is a bog for purpose of rating No- go to Q. 4 NOTE: If you are uncertain about the extent of mosses in the understory you may substitute that criterion by measuring the pH of the water that seeps into a hole dug at least 16"deep. If the pH is less than 5.0 and the "bog"plant species in Table 3 are present,the wetland is a bog. 1. Is the unit forested (> 30%cover)with sitka spruce,subalpine fir,western red cedar,western hemlock, lodgepole pine, quaking aspen,Englemann's spruce,or western white pine,WITH any of the species(or combination of species)on the bog species plant list in Table 3 as a significant component of the ground cover(> 30%coverage of the total shrub/herbaceous cover)? 2. YES = Category I No Is not a bog for purpose of rating Cat.I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 19 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number tr SC 4.0 Forested.Wetlands (seep. 90) Does the wetland unit have at least 1 acre of forest that meet one of these criteria for the 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/acre(20 trees/hectare)that are at least 200 years of age OR have a diameter at breast height(dbh) of 32 inches(81 cm) or more. NOTE: The criterion for dbh is based on measurements for upland forests. Two-hundred year old trees in wetlands will often have a smaller dbh because their growth rates are often slower. The DFW criterion is and"OW' so old-growth forests do not necessarily have to have trees of this diameter. — Mature forests: (west of the Cascade Crest) Stands where the largest trees are 80—200 years old OR have average diameters(dbh) exceeding 21 inches (53cm);crown cover may be less that 100%; decay,decadence,numbers of snags,and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found in old-growth. Cat.I YES= Category I NO Lnot a forested wetland with special characteristics SC 5.0 Wetlands in Coastal Lagoons(seep. 91) 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 surface water that is saline or brackish(>0.5 ppt)during most of the year in at least a portion of the lagoon(needs to be measured near the bottom) YES =Go to SC 5.1 NO-,,—<—not a wetland in a coastal lagoon SC 5.1 Does the wetland meets all of the following three conditions? —The wetland is relatively undisturbed(has no diking,ditching, filling, cultivation,grazing), and has less than 20%cover of invasive plant species (see list of invasive species on p. 74). — At least '/. of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub,forest,or un-grazed or un-mowed grassland. Cat.I —The wetland is larger than 1/10 acre(4350 square feet) YES=Category I NO=Category H Cat.H Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 20 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number SC 6.0 Interdunal Wetlands (seep. 93) Is the wetland unit west of the 1889 line(also called the Western Boundary of Upland Ownership or WBUO)? YES -go to SC 6.1 NO not an interdunal wetland for rating If you answer yes you will still nee to rate the wetland based on its functions. In practical terms that means the following geographic areas: • Long Beach Peninsula-lands west of SR 103 • Grayland-Westport-lands west of SR 105 • Ocean Shores-Copalis-lands west of SR 115 and SR 109 SC 6.1 Is the wetland one acre or larger,or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is once acre or larger? YES =Category II NO—go to SC 6.2 Cat.H SC 6.2 Is the unit between 0.1 and 1 acre,or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is between 0.1 and 1 acre? YES =Category III Cat.III Category of wetland based on Speciat Charactenstics r Choose the a`hrghest"rating if tivetlaridfalls into several categories, and record on If you;answei ed NO,for all es enfer,"Not A Ii'cable"on 1 - Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 21 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number APPENDIX E-le WETLAND RATING FORM--WESTERN WASHINGTON Version 2-Updated July 2006 to increase accuracy and reproducibility among users Updated lOct �2000.8[with the new WDFW definitions for priority habitats Name of wetland(if known): om� Date of site visit ZQl2. Rated by�- 1`t 1�' Trained by Ecology? YesXiNo� Date of training 67— SEC: TWNSHP:1:;�> RNGE:L W Is S/T/R in Appendix D? Yes No 9 Map of wetland unit: Figure) --1 Estimated size tl.�1 SUMMARY OF RATING Category based on FUNCTIONS provided by wetland I III IV Score for Water Quality Functions Category I=Score>=70 Category II= Score 51-69 Score for Hydrologic Functions 2� Category III=Score 30-50 Score for Habitat Functions Category IV=Score<30 TOTAL score for Functions Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland I II Does not Apply x Final Category (choose the"highest" category from above) Summary of basic information about the wetland unit Wetland Pnii has Special Wetland HGM Class . ,:Characteristics used for Ratin Estuarine De sessional Natural Heritage Wetland Riverine Bog I Lake-fringe Mature Forest Slope Old Growth Forest Flats Coastal Lagoon Freshwater Tidal Interdunal None of the above Check if unit has multiple HGM classes present Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 1 August 2004 version 2 To be used with Ecology Publication 04-06-025 Wetland name or number Does the wetland unit being rated meet any of the criteria below? If you answer YES to any of the questions below you will need to protect the wetland according to the regulations regarding the special characteristics found in the wetland. _. Check List for Wetlands That May Need'Additional Protection I'ES NO r , c . �lII,AddltiOn.t0 th"e�^ roteetion recommended for: its cate"o t SP1.Has the wetland unit been documented as a habitat for any Federally listed Threatened or Endangered animal or plant species(TIE species)? For the purposes of this rating system, "documented" means the wetland is on the X ro riate state`or federal database. I SP2.Has the wetland unit been documented as habitat for any State listed Threatened or Endangered animal species? For the purposes of this rating system, "documented" means the wetland is on the appropriate state database. Note: Wetlands with State listed plant species are X categorized as Category I Natural Heritage Wetlands see p. 19 of data form). SP3. Does the wetland unit contain individuals of Priority species listed by the WDFW for the state. SP4. Does the wetland unit have a local significance in addition to its functions? For'eample,the wetland has been identified in the Shoreline Master Program,the Critical Areas Ordinance, or in a local management plan as y having special significance. /` 1 y To complete the next part of the data sheet you will need to determine the Hydro eomorphic Class of the wetland being rated. The hydrogeomorphic classification groups wetlands into those that function in similar ways. This simplifies the questions needed to answer how well the wetland functions. The Hydrogeomorphic Class of a wetland can be determined using the key below. See p. 24 for more detailed instructions on classifying wetlands. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 2 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number Classification of Wetland Units in Western Washington If the hydrologic'criteria listed i i each-question do,not apply to the entire unit being •rated,you probably,have s unit with inultiple.HGM classes: 1n.this case,identify which hydrolode'criteria in questions 1.4 apply, and go to Question 8:: 1.Are the water levels in the entire unit usually controlled by tides(i.e. except during floods)? &-go to 2 YES—the wetland class is Tidal Fringe If yes, is the salinity of the water during periods of annual low flow below 0.5 ppt(parts per thousand)? YES—Freshwater Tidal Fringe NO—Saltwater Tidal Fringe(Estuarine) If your wetland can be classified as a Freshwater Tidal Fringe use the forms for Riverine wetlands. If it is Saltwater Tidal Fringe it is rated as an Estuarine wetland. Wetlands that were called estuarine in the first and second editions of the rating system are called Salt Water Tidal Fringe in the Hydrogeomorphic Classification. Estuarine wetlands were categorized separately in the earlier editions, and this separation is being kept in this revision. To maintain consistency between editions,the term"Estuarine"wetland is kept. Please note,however, that the characteristics that define Category I and II estuarine wetlands have changed(see p. ). 2.The entire wetland unit is flat and precipitation is the only source (>90%)of water to it. �_°_undwater and surface water runoff are NOT sources of water to the unit. —go to 3 YES—The wetland class is Flats If your wetland can be classified as a"Flats" wetland,use the form for Depressional wetlands. 3. Does the entire wetland unit meet both of the following criteria? The vegetated part of the wetland is on the shores of a body of permanent open water (without any vegetation on the surface) at least 20 acres(8 ha) in size; At least 30%of the open water area is deeper than 6.6 ft(2 m)? �—go to 4 YES—The wetland class is Lake-fringe (Lacustrine Fringe) 4.Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria? The wetland is on a slope(slope can be very gradual), The water flows through the wetland in one direction(unidirectional) and usually comes from seeps. It may flow subsurface,as sheetflow,or in a swale without distinct banks. The water leaves the wetland without being impounded? NOTE: Surface water does not pond in these type of wetlands except occasionally in very small and shallow depressions or behind hummocks (depressions are usually <3ft diameter and less than 1 foot deep). NO-go to 5 YES—The wetland class is Slope Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 3 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number 5.Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria? The unit is in a valley, or stream channel, where it gets inundated by overbank flooding from that stream or river The overbank flooding occurs at least once every two years. NOTE: The riverine unit can contain depressions that are filled with water when the river is of flooding. NO go to 6 YES—The wetland class is Riverine 6. Is a 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, ifpresent, is higher than the interior of the wetla NO—go to 7 YES 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 clases. 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 REGIlVIES DESCRIBED IN QUESTIONS 1-7 APPLY TO DIFFERENT AREAS IN THE UNIT(make a rough sketch to help you decide). Use the following table to identify the appropriate class to use for the rating system if you have several HGM classes present within your wetland. NOTE:Use this table only if the class that is recommended in the second column represents 10% or more of the total area of the wetland unit being rated. If the area of the class listed in column 2 is less than 10%of the unit;classify the wetland using the class that represents more than 90%of the total area. HGM Classes-within the`wetland unit bein rated` 'HGM Class to Use in Rating Slope+Riverine Riverine Slope+Depressional Depressional Slope+Lake-fringe Lake-fringe Depressional+Riverine along stream within boundary Depressional Depressional.+Lake-firm a Depressional Salt Water Tidal Fringe and any other class of freshwater Treat as ESTUARINE under wetland wetlands with special characteristics If you are unable still to determine which of the above criteria apply to your wetland, or if you have more than 2 HGM classes within a wetland boundary, classify the wetland as Depressional for the rating. Weiland Rating Form—western Washington 4 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct 2008 Wetland name or number D Depressiopal;and Flats.W etlands Points WATER,QUAL I FUNCTIONS Indicators that the wetland unit functionsper o: (oniy score improve,water uali >�X) D D 1.Does the wetland unit have the potential to improve water quality? (see p.38) D 1.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland: Figure lEd Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it(no outlet) points=3 D Unit has an intermittently flowing,OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet points=2 Unit has an unconstricted,or slightly constricted,surface outlet (permanentlyflowing)points=1 Unit is a"flat"depression(Q.7 on key),or in the FIats class,with permanent surface outflow and no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man-made ditch points= 1 (If ditch is not permanently flowing treat unit as "intermittently flowing' 2 Provide photo or drawingJ S 1.2 The soil 2 inches below the surface(or duff layer)is clay or organic (use NRCS definitions) D YES points=4 NO ints=0 D 1.3 Characteristics of persistent vegetation(emergent,shrub,and/or fore -Gowardin class) Figure Wetland has persistent,ungrazed,vegetation>=95%of area <Ezints= D Wetland has persistent,ungrazed,vegetation>=1/2 of area points=3 Wetland has persistent,ungrazed vegetation>=1/10 of area points= 1 Wetland has persistent,ungrazed vegetation<1/10 of area points=0 Map of Cowardin vegetation classes D 1.4 Characteristics of seasonal ponding or inundation. Figure This is the area of the wetland unit that is ponded for at least 2 months, but dries out D sometime during the year. Do not count the area that is permanently ponded Estimate area as the average condition 5 out of I0 yrs. Area seasonally ponded is>'/Z total area of wetland ints= Area seasonally ponded is> '/ total area of wetland points=2 1 Area seasonally ponded is< '/a total area of wetland points=. 0 J�J Map of H dro eriods _ D Total for D 1 Add the points in the boxes above I Z D D 2.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to improve water quality? (seep.44) Answer YES if you know or believe there are pollutants in groundwater or surface water coming into the wetland that would otherwise reduce water quality in streams,lakes or groundwater downgradient from the wetland.Note which of the following conditions provide the sources of pollutants. A unit may have pollutants coming from several sources, but any single source would qualify as opportunity. — Grazing in the wetland or within 150 ft — Untreated stormwater discharges to wetland — Tilled fields or orchards within 150 ft of wetland — A stream or culvert discharges into wetland that drains developed areas,residential areas, farmed fields,roads,or clear-cut logging — Residential,urban areas,golf courses are within 150 ft of wetland multiplier — Wetland is fed by groundwater high in phosphorus or nitrogen — Other YES multiplier is 2 NO multiplier is 1 D TOTAL-Water Quality Functions Add the score from D1 by D2 • Add score to table on p. I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 5 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 i Wetland name or number D, Depressional and Flats Wetlands Points HYDROLOGIC FUNCTIONS - Indicators that the wetland unit functions to (only t,uon per- reduce flooding and stream de dation PoX) . D 3.Does the wetland unit have the potential to reduce flooding and erosion? (see p.46) D D 3.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland unit Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it(no outlet) ints=4 Unit has an infermittently flowing,OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet points=2 Unit is a"flat"depression(Q.7 on key),or in the Flats class,with permanent surface outflow and no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man-made ditch points=1 (If ditch is not permanently,Jlowing treat unit as "intermittently,/lowing') L� Unit has an unconstricted,or slightly constricted,surface outlet ermanent owinpoints=0 ! D D 3.2 Depth of storage during wet periods Estimate the height ofponding above the bottom of the outlet.For units with no outlet measure from the surface of permanent water or deepest part(if dry). Marks of ponding are 3 ft or more above the surface or bottom of outlet points=7 The wetland is a"headwater"wetland" DQUIts=5 Marks of ponding between 2 ft to<3 ft from surface or bottom of outlet oints= Marks are at least 0.5 ft to<2 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points=3 Unit is flat(yes to Q.2 or Q.7 on key)but has small depressions on the surface that trap water points= I Marks of pondina less than 0.5 ft points=0 D_ D 3.3 Contribution of wetland unit to storage in the watershed Estimate the ratio of the area of upstream basin contributing surface water to the wetland to the area of the wetland unit itself. The area of the basin is less than 10 times the area of unit ints= 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 CS Entire unit is in the FLATS class points=5 _ D Total for D 3 Add the points in the boxes above �4 1 D D 4.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to reduce flooding and erosion? (see p. 49) Answer YES if the unit is in a location in the watershed where the flood storage,or reduction in water velocity,it provides helps protect downstream property and aquatic resources from flooding or excessive and/or erosive flows. Answer NO if the water coming into the wetland is controlled by a structure such as flood gate,tide gate,flap valve,reservoir etc.OR you estimate that more than 90%of the water in the wetland is from groundwater in areas where damaging groundwater flooding does not occur. Note which of the following indicators of opportunity apply. — Wetland is in a headwater of a river or stream that has flooding problems -- Wetland drains to a river or stream that has flooding problems Wetland has no outlet and impounds surface runoff water that might otherwise flow into a river or stream that has flooding problems multiplier Other �� multi lier is 2 NO multiplier is 1 D TOTAL -HydroIogic Functions Multiply the score from D 3 by D 4 Add score to table on p. 1 �8 Wetland Rating Form—western Washington b August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct 2008 r Wetland name or number These questions apply to wetlands df all HGM classes Po lists,_" (only 1 score IIABITAT FUNCTIONS Indicators that uiut functions to provide imporEant habitat per boxy . H 1.Does the wetland unit have the potential to provide habitat for many species? H 1.1 Vegetation structure(seep. 72) Figure Check the types of vegetation classes present(as defined by Cowardin)-Size threshold for each nW A—Io class is'/acre or more than 10%of the area if unit is smaller than 2.5 acres. l� Aquatic bed Emergent plants —X—Scrub/shrub(areas where shrubs have>30%cover) Forested(areas where trees have>30%cover) If the unit has a forested class check if.• The forested class has 3 out of 5 strata(canopy,sub-canopy,shrubs,herbaceous, moss/ground-cover)that each cover 20%within the forested polygon Add the number of vegetation structures that qualify. Ifyou have: 4 structures or more points=4 Map of Cowardin vegetation classes 3 structures &i7nt!s 2 structures = y I structure points=0 ! H 1..2.Hydroperiods(seep. 73) Figure E-j Check the types of water regimes(hydroperiods)present within the wetland The water regime has to cover more than 10%of the wetland or'14 acre to count. (see text for descriptions of hydroperiods) Permanently flooded or inundated 4 or more types present points=3 Seasonally flooded or inundated 3 types present points=2 Occasionally flooded or inundated 2 types present po = 1 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 Map of hydroperiods H 1.3.Richness of Plant Species(seep. 75) Count the number of plant species in the wetland that cover at least 10 If. (different patches of the same species can be combined to meet the size threshold) You do not have to name the species. Do not include Eurasian Milfoil,reed canarygrass,purple loosestrife, Canadian Thistle If you counted: > 19 species �00Mtss 2 List species below iyou want to: 5- 19 species 1 <5 species 0 Total for page �- Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 13 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct. 2008 Wetland name or number H 1.4.Interspersion of habitats(seep. 76) Figure!�1 Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion between Cowardin vegetation classes(described in H 1.1),or the classes and unvegetated areas(can include open water or mudflats)is high,medium,low,or none. None=0 points Low= 1 Moderate=2 points [riparian braided channels] High =3 points NOTE:If you have four or more classes or three vegetation classes and open water the rating is always"hi Use map of Cowardin vegetation classes H 1.5.Special Habitat Features: (seep. 77) Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland. The number of checks is the number ofpoints you put into the next column. "Large,downed,woody debris within the wetland(>4in.diameter and 6 ft long). Standing snags(diameter at the bottom>4 inches)in the wetland Undercut banks are present for at least 6.6 ft(2m)and/or overhanging vegetation extends at least 3.3 ft(lm) over a stream(or ditch)in,or contiguous with the unit,for at least 33 ft (I Ora) Stable steep banks of fine material that might be used by beaver or muskrat for denning (>30degree slope)OR signs of recent beaver activity are present(cut shrubs or trees that have not yet turned grey/brown) �At least '/,acre of thin-stemmed persistent vegetation or woody branches are present in areas X that are permanently or seasonally inundated(structures for egg-laying by amphibians) Invasive plants cover less than 25%of the wetland area in each stratum of plants NOTE.- The 20%stated in early printings of the manual on page 78 is an error. H I.TOTAL Score- potential for providing habitat 1 / Add the scores from H1.1, HLZ H1.3,H1.4, H1.5 C� E Comments Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 14 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number H 2.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to provide habitat for many species? H 2.1 Buffers (seep.80) Figure E- Choose the description that best represents condition of buffer of wetland unit. The highest scoring criterion that applies to the wetland is to be used in the rating.See text for definition of "undisturbed." — 100 m(330ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water >95% of circumference. No structures are within the undisturbed part of buffer. (rel - undisturbed also means no-grazing,no landscaping,no daily human use) omts= --- 100 m(330 ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open 50% circumference. <X rots=4 — 50 m(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>95% circumference. Points=4 — 100 in(330ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>25% circumference,. Points=3 — 50 m(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water for> 50%circumference. Points=3 If buffer does not meet any of the criteria above — No paved areas(except paved trails)or buildings within 25 m(80ft)of wetland>95% circumference. Light to moderate grazing,or lawns are OK. Points=2 — No paved areas or buildings within 50m of wetland for>50%circumference. Light to moderate grazing;or lawns are OK. Points=2 — Heavy grazing in buffer. Points=1 — Vegetated buffers are<2m wide(6.6ft)for more than 95%of the circumference(e.g. tilled fields,paving,basalt bedrock extend to edge of wetland Points=0. — Buffer does not meet any of the criteria above. Points=1 14 Aerial photo showing buffers H 2.2 Corridors and Connections(seep. 81) H 2.2.1 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor (either riparian or upland)that is at least 150 ft wide,has at least 30%cover of shrubs,forest or native undisturbed prairie,that connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 250 acres in size? (dams in riparian corridors,heavily used gravel roads,pave a�, are considered breaks in the corridor). S 4 points (go to H2.3) NO=go to H 2.2.2 H 2.2.2 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor (either riparian or upland)that is at least 50ft wide,has at least 30%cover of shrubs or forest,and connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 25 acres in size? OR a Lake-fringe wetland,if it does not have an undisturbed corridor as in the question above? YES=2 points (go to H2.3) NO=H 2.2.3 H 2.2.3 Is the wetland: within 5 mi(81am)of a brackish or salt water estuary OR within 3 mi of a large field or pasture(>40 acres)OR within I mi of a lake greater than 20 acres? YES=1 point NO=0 points Total for page Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 15 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 r Wetland name or number H 2.3 Near or a 'acent to other riori habitats listed by WDFW (see new and complete descriptions of WDFWpriority habitats, and the counties in which they can be found,in the PHS report http://wdfiv.wagov/hab/phslisthbtt) Which of the following priority habitats are within 330ft(100m) of the wetland unit?NOTE.the connections do not have to be relatively undisturbed Aspen Stands:Pure or mixed stands of aspen greater than 0.4 ha(1 acre). Biodiversity Areas and Corridors:Areas of habitat that are relatively important to various species of native fish and wildlife(full descriptions in WDFWPHS report p. 152). 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 20 trees/ba(8 trees/acre)>81 crn(32 in)dbh or>200 years of age. (Mature forests) Stands with average diameters exceeding 53 cm(21 in)dbh;crown cover may be less that 100%; crown cover may be less that 100%;decay,decadence,numbers of snags,and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found in old-growth;80-200 years old west of the Cascade crest. Oregon white Oak: Woodlands 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). 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). 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:pp. 167-169 and glossary in Appendix A). 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 7.6 m(25 ft)high and occurring below 5000 ft. Talus: Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average size 0.15 -2.0 m(0.5 -6.5 ft), composed of basalt,andesite,and/or sedimentary rock,including riprap slides and nine 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>51 cm(20 in)in western Washington and are>2 m(6.5 ft)in height. Priority logs are>30 cm(12 in)in diameter at the largest end,and>6 in(20 ft) long. If wetland has 3 or more priority habitats=4 points If wetland has 2 priority habitats=3 points If wetland has 1 priority habitat=1 point No habitats 0 poin Note:All vegetated wetlands are by definition a priority habitat but are not included in this list. Nearby wetlands are addressed in question H2.4 Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 16 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number H 2.4 Wetland Landscape(choose the one description of the landscape around the wetland that best fits)(seep. 84) There are at least 3 other wetlands within'/z mile,and the connections between them are relatively undisturbed(light grazing between wetlands OK,as is lake shore with some boating,but connections should NOT be bisected by paved roads,fill,fields,or other development. points=5 The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with little disturbance and there are 3 other 1 e- nge wetlands within'/z mile points=5 There are at least 3 other wetlands within''/z mile,BUT the connections between m disturbed points=3 The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with disturbance and there are 3 other lake- nge wetland within'/2 mile points=3 There is at least 1 wetland within'/mile. points=2 There are no wetlands within'/Z mile. points=0 C ----- H 2:TOTAL Score- opportunity for providing habitat I 1 Add the scores from H2.I,H2.2, H2.3, H2.4 I I TOTAL for H 1 from page 14 Total Score for Habitat Functions —add the points for H 1,H 2 and record the result on 1 P. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 17 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 i Wetland name or number CATEGORIZATION BASED ON SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Please determine if the wetland meets the attributes described below and circle the appropriate answers and Category. Wetland Type Category Check offany criteria that apply to the wetland Circle the Category when the ro riate criteria are met. SC 1.0 Estuarine wetlands (seep. 86) Does the wetland unit meet the following criteria for Estuarine wetlands? — The dominant water regime is tidal, — Vegetated, and — With a salinity greater than 0.5 ppt. YES = Go to SC 1.1 NO�C SC 1.1 Is the wetland unit within a National Wildlife Refuge,National Park, National Estuary Reserve,Natural Area Preserve, State Park or Educational, Cat.I Environmental, or Scientific Reserve designated under WAC 332-30-151? YES=Category I NO go to SC 1.2 SC 1.2 Is the wetland unit at least 1 acre in size and meets at least two of the following three conditions? YES=Category I NO=Category II Cat.I —The wetland is relatively undisturbed(has no diking,ditching, filling, Cat. II cultivation, grazing,and has less than 10%cover of non-native plant species. If the non-native Spartina spp. are the only species that cover more than 10%of the wetland, then the wetland should be given a dual Dual rating(UII). The area of Spartina would be rated a Category H while the rating relatively undisturbed upper marsh with native species would be a IM Category I. Do not,however, exclude the area of Spartina in determining the size threshold of 1 acre. ---At least 4 of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub, forest,or un-grazed or un-mowed grassland. —The wetland has at least 2 of the following features: tidal channels, depressions with open water,or contiguous freshwater wetlands. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 18 August 2004 vmsion 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number t SC 2.0 Natural Heritage Wetlands (seep. 87) Natural Heritage wetlands have been identified by the Washington Natural Heritage Cat.I Program/DNR as either high quality undisturbed wetlands or wetlands'that support state Threatened,Endangered,or Sensitive plant species. SC 2.1 Is the wetland unit being rated in a Section/Township/Range that contains a Natural Heritage wetland? (this question is used to screen out most sites before you need to contact WNHP/DNR) S/T/R information from Appendix D_ or accessed from WNHP/DNR web site _ YES —contact WNHP/DNR(see p. 79) and go to SC 2.2 NO x SC 2.2 Has DNR identified the wetland as a high quality undisturbed wetland or as or as a site with state threatened or endangered plant species? YES =Category I NO_Z( not a Heritage Wetland SC 3.0 Bogs (seep. 87) Does the wetland unit (or any part of the unit)meet both the criteria for soils and vegetation in bogs? Use the key below to identify if the wetland is a bog. If you answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its functions 1. Does the unit have organic soil horizons (i.e.layers of organic soil),either peats or mucks,that compose 16 inches or more of the first 32 inches of the soil profile?(See Appendix B fQra field key to identify organic soils)?Yes- go to Q. 3 No -go to Q.2 2. Does the unit have organic soils,either peats or mucks that are less than 16 inches deep over bedrock,or an impermeable hardpan such as clay or volcanic ash, or that are floating on a lake or pond? Yes -go to Q. 3 No Is not a bog for purpose of rating 3. Does the unit have more than 70% cover of mosses at ground level,AND other plants,if present, consist of the"bog" species listed in Table 3 as a significant component of the vegetation(more than 30%of the total shrub and herbaceous cover consists of species in Table 3)? Yes—Is a bog for purpose of rating No- go to Q. 4 NOTE: If you are uncertain about the extent of mosses in the understory you may substitute that criterion by measuring the pH of the water that seeps into a hole dug at least 16"deep. If the pH is less than 5.0 and the "bog"plant species in Table 3 are present,the wetland is a bog. 1. Is the unit forested(> 30%cover)with sitka spruce,subalpine fir, western red cedar,western hemlock, lodgepole pine, quaking aspen,Englemann's spruce, or western white pine,WITH any of the species(or combination of species) on the bog species plant list in Table 3 as a significant component of the ground cover(> 30%coverage of the total shrub/herbaceous cover)? 2. YES= Category I No^Is not a bog for purpose of rating Cat. I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 19 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number. SC 4.0 Forested Wetlands (seep. 90) Does the wetland unit have at least 1 acre of forest that meet one of these criteria for the 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/acre(20 trees/hectare) that are at least 200 years of age OR have a diameter at breast height(dbh) of 32 inches(81 cm) or more. NOTE: The criterion for dbh is based on measurements for upland forests. Two-hundred year old trees in wetlands will often have a smaller dbh because their growth rates are often slower. The DFW criterion is and"OR" so old-growth forests do not necessarily have to have trees of this diameter. — Mature forests: (west of the Cascade Crest) Stands where the largest trees are 80—200 years old OR have average diameters(dbh) exceeding 21 inches (53cm);crown cover may be less that 100%; decay,decadence,numbers of snags, and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found in old-growth. Cat.I YES= Category I NO X not a forested wetland with special characteristics SC 5.0 Wetlands in Coastal Lagoons (seep. 91) 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 surface water that is saline or brackish(>0.5 ppt) during most of the year in at least a portion of the lagoon(needs to be measured near the bottom) YES =Go to SC 5.1 NO_X_not a wetland in a coastal lagoon SC 5.1 Does the wetland meets all of the following three conditions? —The wetland is relatively undisturbed(has no diking, ditching, filling, cultivation, grazing), and has less than 20%cover of invasive plant species(see list of invasive species on p. 74). —At least Y44 of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub,forest,or un-grazed or un-mowed grassland. Cat.I — The wetland is larger than 1/10 acre (4350 square feet) YES=Category I NO=Category H Cat.II Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 20 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number SC 6.0 Interdunal Wetlands (seep. 93) Is the wetland unit west of the 1889 line(also called the Western Boundary of Upland Ownership or WBUO)? YES -go to SC 6.1 NO�not an interdunal wetland for rating If you answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its functions In practical terms that means the following geographic areas: • Long Beach Peninsula-lands west of SR 103 • Grayland-Westport-lands west of SR 105 • Ocean Shores-Copalis-lands west of SR 115 and SR 109 SC 6.1 Is the wetland one acre or larger, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is once acre or larger? YES =Category II NO—go to SC 6.2 Cat.II SC 6.2 Is the unit between 0.1 and 1 acre, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is between 0.1 and 1 acre? YES=Category III Cat.M Category of wetland based on Special Charactenstics Choose the "htghest"rating f ivetlaridfalls into several categories, and record on, If. ou`answered NO for all_ es-enter;"NotA' " licable"on ` I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 21 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number APPENDIX E-If WETLAND RATING FORM—WESTERN WASHINGTON Version 2-Updated July 2006 to increase accuracy and reproducibility among users Updated Oct 2008 with the new WDFW definitions for priority habitats Name of wetland (if known): VAJ i aA d Date of site visit: Rated by } �(8 T4 Trained by Ecology? YesXNo� Date of training-T IZU l Z- SEC: 5 TWNSHP:a RNGE: W Is S/T/R in Appendix D? Yes_ No x Map of wetland unit: Figure A-1 Estimated size Ar z SUMMARY OF RATING Category based on FUNCTIONS provided by wetland I H III X IV Score for Water Quality Functions Category I—Score>=70 Category H=Score 51-69 Score for Hydrologic Functions 2� Category III= Score 30-50 Score for Habitat Functions Category W =Score <30 TOTAL score for Functions Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland I H Does not Apply Final Category (choose the highest category from above) Summa of basic information about the wetland unit Wetland,Unit has Special': Wetland:HGM'Class' Characteristics used for,Ratin Estuarine De ressional X Natural Heritage Wetland Riverine Bog Lake-fringe Mature Forest Slope Old Growth Forest Flats Coastal Lagoon Freshwater Tidal Interdunal None of the above Check if unit has multiple HGM classes present Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 1 August 2004 — m • • .• --.• - T--• 1 __a'__ nA AC A C Wedand name or number Does the wetland unit being rated meet any of the criteria below? If you answer YES to any of the questions below you will need to protect the wetland according to the regulations regarding the special characteristics found in the wetland. Check List for`Wetlands That May Need Additional Protection YES NO (u�t:addition to the rotection.recommended for its.cate` o SP1.Has the wetland unit been documented as a habitat for any Federally listed Threatened or Endangered animal or plant species (TIE species)? For the purposes of this rating system, "documented"means the wetland is on the. x appropriate state or federal database. SP2.Has the wetland unit been documented as habitat for any State listed Threatened or Endangered animal species? For the purposes of this rating system, "documented"means the wetland is on the appropriate state database. Note: Wetlands with State listed plant species are X categorized as Category I Natural Heritage Wetlands see p. 19 of data form). SPI Does the wetland unit contain individuals of Priority species listed by the WDFWfor the state? x SP4. Does the wetland unit have a local significance in addition to its functions? For example, the wetland has been identified in the Shoreline Master Program, the Critical Areas Ordinance,or in a local management plan as X having special significance. To complete the next part o{the data sheet you will need to determine the Hydrogeomorphic Class of the wetland beinz rated. The hydrogeomorphic classification groups wetlands into those that function in similar ways. This simplifies the questions needed to answer how well the wetland functions. The Hydrogeomorphic Class of a wetland can be determined using the key below. See p. 24 for more detailed instructions on classifying wetlands. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 2 August 2004 Wetland name or number L/1 Classification of Wetland Units in Western Washington If tLe hydrologic criteria listed m: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 hydrologe criteria in questions 1-7 apply,and go to'Question 8: 1.Are. a water levels in the entire unit usually controlled by tides (i.e. except during floods)? go to 2 YES—the wetland class is Tidal Fringe If yes, is the salinity of the water during periods of annual low flow below 0.5 ppt (parts per thousand)? YES—Freshwater Tidal Fringe NO--Saltwater Tidal Fringe (Estuarine) If your wetland can be classified as a Freshwater Tidal Fringe use the forms for Riverine wetlands. If it is Saltwater Tidal Fringe it is rated as an Estuarine wetland. Wetlands that were called estuarine in the first and second editions of the rating system are called Salt Water Tidal Fringe in the Hydrogeomorphic Classification. Estuarine wetlands were categorized separately in the earlier editions, and this separation is being kept in this revision. To maintain consistency between editions,the term"Estuarine" wetland is kept. Please note, however, that the characteristics that define Category I and II estuarine wetlands have changed (see p. ). 2.The entire wetland unit is flat and precipitation is the only source(>90%)of water to it. Cpepndwater and surface water runoff are NOT sources of water to the unit. —go to 3 YES—The wetland class is Flats If your wetland can be classified as a"Flats" wetland,use the form for Depressional wetlands. 3. Does the entire wetland unit meet both of the following criteria? The vegetated part of the wetland is on the shores of a body of permanent open water (without any vegetation on the surface) at least 20.acres (8 ha) in size; At least 30%of the open water area is deeper than 6.6 ft(2 m)? 0—goto4 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 very gradual), The water flows through the wetland in one direction(unidirectional) and usually comes from seeps. It may flow subsurface, as sheetflow, or in a swale without distinct banks. The water leaves the wetland without being impounded? NOTE: Surface water does not pond in these type of wetlands except occasionally in very small and shallow depressions or behind hummocks (depressions are usually <3ft diameter and less than I foot deep). go to 5 YES—The wetland class is Slope Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 3 August 2004 Wetland name or number 5. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria? The unit is in a valley,or stream channel, where it gets inundated by overbank flooding from that stream or river The overbank flooding occurs at least once every two years. NOTE. The riverine unit can.contain depressions that are filled with water when the river is t f looding. 07 go to 6 YES—The wetland class is Riverine 6. Is the entire wetland unit in a topographic depression in which water ponds, or is saturated to the surface, at some time during the year. This means that any outlet, ifpresent, is higher than the interior of the wetla NO—go to 7 YES 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 clases. For example, seeps at the base of a slope may grade into a riverine floodplain,or a small stream within a depressional wetland has a zone of flooding along its sides. GO BACK AND IDENTIFY WHICH OF THE HYDROLOGIC REGIMES DESCRIBED IN QUESTIONS 1-7 APPLY TO DIFFERENT AREAS IN THE UNIT (make a rough sketch to help you decide). Use the following table to identify the appropriate class to use for the rating system if you have several HGM classes present within your wetland. NOTE: Use this table only if the class that is recommended in the second column represents 10% or more of the total area of the wetland unit being rated. If the area of the class listed in column 2 is less than 10% of the unit; classify the wetland using the class that represents more than 90%of the total area. HGM Classes within.the wetland unit beiti rated HGM Qas -to. - Use in`Ratin Slope+ Riverine Riverine Slope+ Depressional De ressional Slope+Lake-fringe Lake-fringe Depressional +Riverine along stream within boundary Depressional Depressional + Lake-fringe De ressional Salt Water Tidal Fringe and any other class of freshwater Treat as ESTUARINE under wetland wetlands with special characteristics t determine which of the above criteria apply to our wetland,or if ou If you are unable still o PP Y Y Y have more than 2 HGM classes within a wetland boundary, classify the wetland as Depressional for the rating. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 4 August 2004 Wetland name or number D DepressionaL and Flats 1 ?4�etlands; Points WATER QUALITY FUNCTIONS: - l dicators that the wetland t fun -iis to °�y s�°re tin trove water uality. D D 1.Does the wetland unit have the potential to improve water quality? (see p.38) D 1.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland: Figure A- Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it(no outlet) ints=3 D Unit has an intermittently flowing,OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet points=2 Unit has an unconstricted,or slightly constricted,surface outlet (permanently flowing)points= 1 Unit is a"flat"depression(Q.7 on key),or in the Flats class,with permanent surface outflow and no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man-made ditch points= 1 (If ditch is not permanently flawing treat unit as "intermittently flowing') Provide photo or draMn S 1.2 The soil 2 inches below the surface(or duff layer) is clay or organic (use NRCS definitions) D YES points=4 NO Roints= D 1.3 Characteristics of persistent vegetation(emergent, shrub, and/or forest Cowardin class) Figure Pr-7 Wetland has persistent,ungrazed,vegetation>=95%of area o' is= D Wetland has persistent,ungrazed,vegetation>= 1/2 of area points= Wetland has persistent,ungrazed vegetation>= 1/10 of area points= 1 Wetland has persistent,ungrazed vegetation<1/10 of area points=0 Map of Cowardin vegetation classes D1.4 Characteristics of seasonal ponding or inundation. FigureA!Z— D This is the area of the wetland unit that is ponded for at least 2 months, but_dries out sometime during the year. Do not count the area that is permanently ponded. Estimate area as the average condition 5 out of 10 yrs. Area seasonally ponded is> '/2 total area of wetland Ints=4 Area seasonally ponded is> '/ total area of wetland points=2 Area seasonally ponded is<% total area of wetland points=0 Ma_ of H dro edods D Total for D 1 Add the points in the boxes above 1 Z 1 D D 2.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to improve water quality? (seep. 44) Answer YES if you know or believe there are pollutants in groundwater or surface water coming into the wetland that would otherwise reduce water quality in streams, lakes or groundwater downgradient from the wetland.Note which of the following conditions provide the sources of pollutants. A unit may have pollutants comingfrom several sources, but any single source would qualify as opportunity. — Grazing in the wetland or within 150 ft — Untreated stormwater discharges to wetland Tilled fields or orchards within 150 ft of wetland --- A stream or culvert discharges into wetland that drains developed areas,residential areas, farmed fields,roads,or clear-cut logging — Residential,urban areas,golf courses are within 150 ft of wetland multiplier — Wetland is fed by groundwater high in phosphorus or nitrogen Other YES multiplier is 2 NO multi lier is 1 D TOTAL -Water Quality Functions Multiply the score from D1 AD2Add score to table o Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 5 August 2004 version 2 Uvdated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number j� Depressional and Flats Wetlands : Points HYDROLOGIC FUNCTIONS - Indicators that.the wetland unit functions to (only i score per boa) reduce floodin and stream degradation,. D 3.Does the wetland unit have the potential to reduce flooding and erosion? (see p.46) D D 3.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland unit Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it(no outlet) _ points=4 Unit has an intermittently flowing,OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet points=2 Unit is a"flat"depression(Q.7 on key),or in the Flats class,with permanent surface outflow and no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man-made ditch points= 1 (If ditch is not permanently flowing treat unit as "intermittently flowing') L4 Unit has an unconstricted,or slightlyconstricted,surface outlet ermanentl owin points=0 1 D D 3.2 Depth of storage during wet periods Estimate the height of ponding above the bottom of the outlet.For units with no outlet measure from the surface of permanent water or deepest part(if dry). Marks of ponding are 3 ft or more above the surface or bottom of outlet points=7 The wetland is a"headwater"wetland" points=5 Marks of ponding between 2 ft to<3 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points= Marks are at least 0.5 ft to<2 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points=3 Unit is flat(yes to Q. 2 or Q. 7 on key)but has small depressions on the surface a ap water points= l Marks of ponding less than 0.5 ft points=0 D D 3.3 Contribution of wetland unit to storage in the watershed Estimate the ratio of the area of upstream basin contributing surface water to the wetland to the area of the wetland unit itself. The area of the basin is less than 10 times the area of unit The area of the basin is 10 to 100 times the area of the unit 4�- The area of the basin is more than 100 times the area of the unit points= Entire unit is in the FLATS class points=5 D Total for D 3 Add the points in the boxes above . 1 U D D 4.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to reduce flooding and erosion? (seep. 49) Answer YES if the unit is in a location in the watershed where the flood storage,or reduction in water velocity,it provides helps protect downstream property and aquatic resources from flooding or excessive and/or erosive flows. Answer NO if the water coming into the wetland is controlled by a structure such as flood.gate,tide gate,flap valve,reservoir etc.OR you estimate that more than 90%of the water in the wetland is from groundwater in areas where damaging groundwater flooding does not occur. Note which of the following indicators of opportunity apply. — Wetland is in a headwater of a river or stream that has flooding problems — Wetland drains to a river or stream that has flooding problems Wetland has no outlet and impounds surface runoff water that might otherwise flow into a river or stream that has flooding problems multiplier Cnther 2 Y7ESmultiplier is 2 NO multiplier is 1 D TOTAL - Hydrologic Functions Multiply the score from D 3 by D 4 Add score to table on p. I IZD Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 6 August 2004 --- - n t r_J_._J___.L __._.•imrcv a-r..:�: - !l * 7lN14 Wetland name or number These questions apply to wetlands of all HGM classes Points (only,I score ch n to r e iirt h tat &box Ins k-atbr' at unit fufi o s ovid ortant abi �, �IABITAT FUNCTIONS di. s th=> --. :.:..:.> .:•: _P. .,p. . . .:. . . p- )--: H 1.Does the wetland unit have the potential to provide habitat for many species? H 1.1 Vegetation structure(seep. 72) Figure Z Check the types of vegetation classes present(as defined by Cowardin)-Size threshold for each class is t/acre or more than 10%of the area if unit is smaller than 2.5 acres. Aquatic bed Emergent plants :Scrub/shrub (areas where shrubs have>30%cover) Forested(areas where trees have>30%cover) If the unit has a forested class check if The forested class has 3 out of 5 strata(canopy, sub-canopy, shrubs,herbaceous, moss/ground-cover)that each cover 20%within the forested polygon Add the number of vegetation structures that qualify. If you have: 4 structures or more points=4 Map of Cowardin vegetation classes 3 structures points=2 2 structures points= 1 D 1 stricture rots= H 1.2.Hydroperiods (seep. 73) Figure A,7 Check the types of water regimes(hydroperiods)present within the wetland. The water regime has to cover more than 10%of the wetland or'/, acre to count. (see text for descriptions of hydroperiods) Permanently flooded or inundated 4 or more types present points=3 Seasonally flooded or inundated 3 types present points=2 Occasionally flooded or inundated 2 types present point= Saturated only I type present oints=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 Map of hydroperiods H 1.3.Richness of Plant Species (seep. 75) Count the number of plant species in the wetland that cover at least 10 ft2. (different patches of the same species can be combined to meet the size threshold) You do not have to name the species. Do not include Eurasian Milfoil, reed canarygrass,purple loosestrife, Canadian Thistle If you counted: > 19 species List species below ifyou want to: 5 _ 19 species 11_ rots= I <5 species points=0 Total for page Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 13 August 2004 r T_Aa +sa..,;+I, AnA—;+;^. r).+ ')nnQ Wetland name or number 6, H 1.4.Interspersion of habitats(seep. 76) 99ure Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion between Cowardin vegetation classes(described in H 1.1),or the classes and unvegetated areas(can include open water or mudflats)is high,medium,low,or none. a C Moderate 2 points None 0 points �Low— l point p [riparian braided channels] High =3 points NOTE: If you have four or more classes or three vegetation classes and open water the rating is always"high". Use map of Cowardin vegetation classes H 1.5. Special Habitat Features: (seep. 77) Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland. The number of checks is the number of points you put into the next column. x Large, downed,woody debris within the wetland(>4in. diameter and 6 ft long). Standing snags(diameter at the bottom>4 inches) in the wetland Undercut banks are present for at least 6.6 ft(2m)and/or overhanging vegetation extends at least 3.3 ft(lm)over a stream(or ditch)in, or contiguous with the unit, for at least 33 ft 00m) Stable steep banks of fine material that might be used by beaver or muskrat for denning (>30degree slope)OR signs of recent beaver activity are present (cut shrubs or trees that have not yet turned grey/brown) X At least '/+acre of thin-stemmed persistent vegetation 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 each stratum of plants NOTE.- The 20%stated in early printings of the manual on page 78 is an error. H 1. TOTAL Score- potential for providing habitat Add the scores from HI.1, H1.2, H1.3,-H1.4, HI.S `-[ Comments Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 14 August 2004 n ter. I .__•.l_ •i r%-. nf%f%0 Wetland name or number H 2. Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to provide habitat for many species? H 2.1 Buffers (seep. 80) Figure A-2_ Choose the description that best represents condition of buffer of wetland unit. The highest scoring criterion that applies to the wetland is to be used in the rating. See text for definition of "undisturbed " — 100 m(330ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas, or open water >95% of circumference. No structures are within the undisturbed part of buffer. ;;�= undisturbed also means no-grazing,no landscaping,no daily human use) 5 — 100 m(330 ft) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water > 50% circumference. Points=4 — 50 m(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>95% circumference. Points=4 — 100 m(330ft) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>25% circumference, . Points=3 — 50 m(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water for> 50% circumference. Points=3 If buffer does not meet any of the criteria above — No paved areas(except paved trails)or buildings within 25 in(80ft)of wetland>95% circumference. Light to moderate grazing,or lawns are OK. Points=2 — No paved areas or buildings within 50m of wetland for>50%circumference. Light to moderate grazing, or lawns are OK. Points=2 -- Heavy grazing in buffer. Points=I — Vegetated buffers are<2m wide(6.6ft)for more than 95%of the circumference(e.g.tilled fields,paving,basalt bedrock extend to edge of wetland Points=0. — Buffer does not meet any of the criteria above. Points=I . Aerial photo showing buffers H 2.2 Corridors and Connections (seep. 81) H 2.2.1 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor (either riparian or upland)that is at least 150 ft wide,has at least 30%cover of shrubs,forest or native undisturbed prairie,that connects to estuaries, other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 250 acres in size? (dams in riparian corridors, heavily used gravel roads,pave ar , are considered breaks in the corridor). YES—4 points (go to H 2.3) NO=go to H 2.2.2 H 2.2.2 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor (either riparian or upland)that is at least 50ft wide,has at least 30%cover of shrubs or forest, and connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 25 acres in size? OR a Lake-fringe wetland,if it does not have an undisturbed corridor as in the question above? YES=2 points (go to H2.3) NO=H 2.2.3 H 2.2.3 Is the wetland: within 5 mi(8k n) of a brackish or salt water estuary OR within 3 mi of a large field or pasture(>40 acres)OR 9 within 1 mi of a lake greater than 20 acres? YES= I point NO=0 points Total for page Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 15 August 2004 �_-- n rr_A_. .J__.a __. 11T1mrcv a fi_:. _ n... ')AAQ Wetland name or number H 2.3 Near or adjacent to other priority habitats listed by WDFW (see new and complete descriptions of WDFW priority habitats, and the counties in which they can be found,in the PHS report http://wdfw.wa.zov/liablphslist.htrn) Which of the following priority habitats are within 330R(100m)of the wetland unit?NOTE.- the connections do not have to be relatively undisturbed. Aspen Stands:Pure or mixed stands of aspen greater than 0.4 ha(1 acre). 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 p. 152). 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 20 trees/ha(8 trees/acre)>81 cm(32 in) dbh or>200 years of age. (Mature forests) Stands with average diameters exceeding 53 cm(21 in)dbh;crown cover may be less that 100%; crown cover may be less that 100%; decay,decadence,numbers of snags,and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found in old-growth; 80-200 years old west of the Cascade crest. Oregon white Oak: Woodlands 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). 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). 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:pp. 167-169 and glossary in Appendix A). 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 7.6 m(25 ft)high and occurring below 5000 ft. Talus:Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average size 0.15 -2.0 m(0.5 -6.5 ft), composed of basalt, andesite, and/or sedimentary rock,including riprap slides and mine tailings.May be associated with cliffs. 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> 51 cm(20 in)in western Washington and are>2 m(6.5 ft)in height. Priority logs are> 30 cm(12 in)in diameter at the largest end,and>6 m(20 ft) long. If wetland has 3 or more priority habitats=4 points If wetland has 2 priority habitats=3 points If wetland has 1 priority habitat=1 point No habitat =0 points Note:All vegetated wetlands are by definition a priority habitat but are no included in this list. Nearby wetlands are addressed in question H 2.4 Wetland Rating Form—.western Washington 16 August 2004 .. - 1_._1 1- ------..n- ', __-r%-. nnno Wetland name or number H 2.4 Wetland Landscape(choose the one description of the landscape around the wetland that best fits) (seep. 84) There are at least 3 other wetlands within%mile,and the connections between them are relatively undisturbed(light grazing between wetlands OK,as is lake shore with some boating,but connections should NOT be bisected by paved roads,fill,fields, or o development. ints=5 The wetland is Lake-firinge on a lake with little disturbance and there are 3 other lake-fringe wetlands within 1h mile points=5 There are at least 3 other wetlands within'/z mile,BUT the connections between them are disturbed points=3 The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with disturbance and there are 3 other lake-fringe wetland within'/2 mile points=3 There is at least 1 wetland within 1/2 mile. points=2 There are no wetlands within 1/2 mile. points=0 H 2. TOTAL Score- opportunity for providing habitat 1 Add the scores from H2.I,H2.2, H2.3, H2.4 1 L TOTAL for H l from page 14 9 Total Score for Habitat Functions —add the points for H 1,H 2 and record the result on P. 1 Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 17 August 2004 Irereinn 7 TTnAaterl with new WT)FW riefinitinns Ort MOR Wetland name or number CATEGORIZATION BASED ON SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Please determine i the wetland meets the attributes described ibed below and circle the .f appropriate answers and Category. Wetland Type Category Check off any criteria that apply to the wetland. Circle the Category when the apprio riate criteria are met. SC 1.0 Estuarine wetlands (seep. 86) Does the wetland unit meet the following criteria for Estuarine wetlands? — The dominant water regime is tidal, — Vegetated, and — With a salinity greater than 0.5 ppt. YES= Go to SC 1.1 NO SC I A Is the wetland unit within a National Wildlife Refuge,National Park, National Estuary Reserve,Natural Area Preserve, State Park or Educational, Cat. I Environmental, or Scientific Reserve designated under WAC 332-30-151? YES =Category I NO go to SC 1.2 SC 1.2 Is the wetland unit at least 1 acre in size and meets at least two of the following three conditions? YES=Category I NO=Category U Cat. I —The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking, ditching,filling, Cat. II cultivation, grazing, and has less than 10%cover of non-native plant species. If the non-native Spartina spp. are the only species that cover more than 10%of the wetland, then the wetland should be given a dual Dual rating(I/I1). The area of Spartina would be rated a Category II while the gating relatively undisturbed upper marsh with native species would be a IM Category I. Do not, however, exclude the area of Spartina in determining the size threshold of 1 acre. —At least 3/ of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub, forest,or un-grazed or un-mowed grassland. —The wetland has at least 2 of the following features: tidal channels, depressions with open water, or contiguous freshwater wetlands. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 18 August 2004 Wetland name or number SC 2.0 Natural Heritage Wetlands (seep. 87) Natural Heritage wetlands have been identified by the Washington Natural Heritage Cat.I Program/DNR as either high quality undisturbed wetlands or wetlands that support state Threatened, Endangered,or Sensitive plant species. SC 2.1 Is the wetland unit being rated in a Section/Township/Range that contains a Natural Heritage wetland? (this question is used to screen out most sites before you need to contact WNHPIDNR) S/T/R information from Appendix D _ or accessed from WNBT/DNR web site YES —contact WNHP/DNR (see p. 79) and go to SC 2.2 NO X SC 2.2 Has DNR identified the wetland as a high quality undisturbed wetland or as or as a site with state threatened or endangered plant species? YES =Category I NO X not a Heritage Wetland SC 3.0 Bogs (seep. 87) Does the wetland unit(or any part of the unit)meet both the criteria for soils and vegetation in bogs? Use the key below to identify if the wetland is a bog. If you answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its functions 1. Does the unit have organic soil horizons(i:e.layers of organic soil), either peats or mucks,that compose 16 inches or more of the first 32 inches of the soil profile? (See Appendix BP�field key to identify organic soils)?Yes - go to Q. 3 No - go to Q.2 2. Does the unit have organic soils, either peats or mucks that are less than 16 inches deep over bedrock, or an impermeable hardpan such as clay or volcanic ash,or that are floating on a nNo or pond? Yes - go to Q. 3 - Is not a bog for purpose of rating 3. Does the unit have more than 70% cover of mosses at ground level, AND other plants, if present, consist of the"bog" species listed in Table 3 as a significant component of the vegetation(more than 30%of the total shrub . and herbaceous cover consists of species in Table 3)? Yes—Is a bog for purpose of rating No - go to Q. 4 NOTE: If you are uncertain about the extent of mosses in the understory you may substitute that criterion by measuring the pH of the water that seeps into a hole dug at least 16"deep. If the pH is less than 5.0 and the "bog"plant species in Table 3 are present, the wetland is a bog. 1. Is the unit forested (> 30%cover) with sitka spruce, subalpine fir,western red cedar, western hemlock, lodgepole pine,quaking aspen, Englemann's spruce, or western white pine, WITH any of the species (or combination of species)on the bog species plant list in Table 3 as a significant component of the ground cover(> 30%coverage of the total shrub/herbaceous cover)? 2. YES = Category I No Is not a bog for purpose of rating Cat. I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 19 August 2004 ..o«. 7 TT-4. +o.T...;th--XIIr1PW (lrt 1009 Wetland name or number SC 4.0 Forested Wetlands (seep. 90) Does the wetland unit have at least 1 acre of forest that meet one of these criteria for the 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/acre(20 trees/hectare) that are at least 200 years of age OR have a diameter at breast height(dbh) of 32 inches(81 cm)or more. NOTE: The criterion for dbh is based on measurements for upland forests. Two-hundred year old trees in wetlands will often have a smaller dbh because their growth rates are often slower. The DFW criterion is and"OR" so old-growth forests do not necessarily have to have trees of this diameter. — Mature forests: (west of the Cascade Crest) Stands where the largest trees are 80—200 years old OR have average diameters (dbh) exceeding 21 inches (53cm); crown cover may be less that 100%;decay, decadence,numbers of snags, and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found m old-growth. y Cat.I YES= Category I NO /\not a forested wetland with special characteristics SC 5.0 Wetlands in Coastal Lagoons (seep. 9-1) 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 surface water that is saline or brackish(>0.5 ppt)during most of the year in at least a portion of the lagoon (needs to be measured near the bottom) YES=Go to SC 5.1 NO X not a wetland in a coastal lagoon SC 5.1 Does the wetland meets all of the following three conditions? —The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking, ditching, filling, cultivation, grazing),and has less than 20%cover of invasive plant species(see list of invasive species on p. 74). — At least 3/ of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub, forest, or un-grazed or un-mowed grassland. Cat.I — The wetland is'larger than 1/10 acre(4350 square feet) YES =Category I NO =Category II Cat. H Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 20 August 2004 Wetland name or number SC 6.0 Interdunal Wetlands (seep. 93) Is the wetland unit west of the 1889 line(also called the Western Boundary of Upland Ownership or WBUO)? YES - go to SC 6.1 NO not an interdunal wetland for rating If you answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its function. In practical terms that means the following geographic areas: • Long Beach Peninsula- lands west of SR 103 • Grayland-Westport- lands west of SR 105 • Ocean Shores-Copalis- lands west of SR 115 and SR 109 SC 6.1 Is the wetland one acre or larger,or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is once acre or larger? YES = Category II NO—go to SC 6.2 Cat.II SC 6.2 Is the unit between 0.1 and 1 acre, or is.it in a mosaic of wetlands that is between 0.1 and 1 acre? YES=Category III Cat.III Category of wetland based on SpecY:4 ,Characteristics Choosej�the�,"highest"rating iftiuetlandfalls into several categories, and record on p 1. If yoit.answered NO for all types;enter,'NotA lic4ble?on .1..;, i Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 21 August 2004 oo. ;. 7 TT_A.+AA —4b now WTIFW 1iafinitinn0 C)M ')MR Wetland name or number 1 fe-,, APPENDIX E-1 g WETLAND RATING FORM-WESTERN WASHINGTON Version 2-Updated July 2006 to increase accuracy and reproducibility among users Updated Oct 2008 with the new WDFW\defnitions for priority habitats n�Name of wetland (if known): Date of site visit: t U Rated by J 43 ► `ttf- Trained by Ecology? Yes XNo— Date of trainingy-Z! f Z SEC:.5 TWNSHP:z-7D RNGE: Is S/T/R in Appendix D? Yes No X Map of wetland unit: Figure$ Estimated size SUMMARY OF RATING Category based on FUNCTIONS provided by wetland I II X III IV Score for Water Quality Functions Category I=Score>=70 Category H= Score 51-69 Score for Hydrologic Functions Z-Z Category III=Score 30-50 Score for Habitat Functions Z Category W=Score<30 ' TOTAL score for Functions Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland g Y I II Does not Apply x Final Category (choose the"highest"category from above) Summary of basic information about the wetland unit WetlandUnuthas:Special wetland HGM:CIass: Characteristics' used for Ratio Estuarine De ressionaI Natural Heritage Wetland Riverine x Bog Lake-fringe Mature Forest Slope Old Growth Forest Flats Coastal Lagoon Freshwater Tidal Interdunal None of the above Check if unit has multiple I x HGM classes present Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 1 August 2004 version 2 To be used with Ecology Publication 04-06-025 Wetland name or number ` Does the wetland unit being rated meet any of the criteria below? If you answer YES to any of the questions below you will need to protect the wetland according to the regulations regarding the special characteristics found in the wetland. Cheek List for Wetlands^That May Need Additional Proteetion YES NO addition to the rotecfion reconmended�for-it 'cafe o SP1.Has the wetland unit been documented as a habitat for any Federally listed Threatened or Endangered animal or plant species (TIE species)? For the purposes of this rating system, "documented" means the wetland is on the x appropriate state or federal database. SP2.Has the wetland unit been documented as habitat for any State listed Threatened or Endangered animal species? For the purposes of this rating system, "documented"means the wetland is on the appropriate state database. Note: Wetlands with State listed plant species are X sate orized as Category I Natural Heritage Wetlands see p. 19 of data form). SP3. Does the wetland unit contain individuals of Priority species listed by the WDFW for the state? �( SP4. Does the wetland unit have a local significance in addition to its functions? For example, the wetland has been identified in the Shoreline Master Program, the Critical Areas Ordinance,or in a local management plan as X having special significance. To complete the riextpart of the data sheet you will need to determine the Hydro e�eomoWhic Class of the wetland being rated. The hydrogeomorphic classification groups wetlands into those that function in similar ways. This simplifies the questions needed to answer how well the wetland functions. The Hydrogeomorphic Class of a wetland can be determined using the key below. See p.24 for more detailed instructions on classifying wetlands. w��1aVX6 le, a5� 26tCt �d wi�� v�. G�� K CLYN )� �t,LVqe�HOVIAVL� �e�Qrc�� "Yn CID Of r�v� l7Vt S a L r t'P ' �' (�1� YtlGtd �S •n�.ct�`ea�to�we-t�l�u�d Ct,�l d" 1��s c cc.use Cl CC �i.�� 'C-�'►v-ram o� 5` �a�- �, L � � nab �;�,q� - > �►�a� �� z �c,� � Ua�� +�,, Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 2 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number 1 e- Classification of Wetland Units in Western Washington If the hydrologic cnteria fisted in each question do snot apply to the entire unit being rated,you probably have a unit with multtp�e HGM classes In this case,ideriti which fY hydrologic criteria in questions 1: apply,and go#o.Quest on 8. 1.Are-,t> water levels in the entire unit usually controlled by tides(i.e. except during floods)? ` 0— go to 2 YES—the wetland class is Tidal Fringe If yes, is the salinity of the water during periods of annual low flow below 0.5 ppt(parts per thousand)? YES—Freshwater Tidal Fringe NO—Saltwater Tidal Fringe(Estuarine) If your wetland can be classified as a Freshwater Tidal Fringe use the forms for Riverine wetlands. If it is Saltwater Tidal Fringe it is rated as an Estuarine wetland. Wetlands that were called estuarine in the first and second editions of the rating system are called Salt Water Tidal Fringe in the Hydrogeomorphic Classification. Estuarine wetlands were categorized separately in the earlier editions,and this separation is being kept in this revision. To maintain consistency between editions,the term"Estuarine"wetland is kept. Please note,however, that the characteristics that define Category I and II estuarine wetlands have changed(see p. ). 2. The entire wetland unit is flat and precipitation is the only source(>90%)of water to it. 0 dwater and surface water runoff are NOT sources of water to the unit go to 3 YES—The wetland class is Flats If your wetland can be classified as a"Flats"wetland,use the form for Depressional wetlands. 3. Does the entire wetland unit meet both of the following criteria? The vegetated part of the wetland is on the shores of a body of permanent open water (without any vegetation on the surface) at least 20 acres(8 ha)in size; At least 30% of the open water area is deeper than 6.6 ft(2 m)? NO 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 very gradual), The water flows through the wetland in one direction(unidirectional) and usually comes from seeps. It may flow subsurface, as sheetflow, or in a swale without distinct banks. The water leaves the wetland without being impounded? NOTE: Surface water does not pond in these type of wetlands except occasionally in very small and shallow depressions or behind hummocks (depressions are usually <3ft diameter and less than I foot deep). ONOgo to 5 YES—The wetland class is Slope Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 3 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number 5.Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria? X The unit is in a valley, or stream channel,where it gets inundated by overbank flooding from that stream or river The overbank flooding occurs at least once every two years. NOTE: The riverine unit can contain depressions that are filled with water when the river is not,flooding. NO-go to 6 YES The wetland class is Riverine 6. Is the entire wetland unit in a topographic depression in which water ponds,or is saturated to the surface,at some time during the year. This means that any outlet, ifpresent, is higher than the interior of the wetland. NO—go to 7 YES—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 clases. 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 REGMES DESCRIBED IN QUESTIONS 1-7 APPLY TO DIFFERENT AREAS IN THE UNIT(make a rough sketch to help you decide). Use the following table to identify the appropriate class to use for the rating system if you have several HGM classes present within your wetland. NOTE:Use this table only if the class that is recommended in the second column represents 10%or more of the total area of the wetland unit being rated. If the area of the class listed in column 2 is less than 10%of the unit;classify the wetland using the class that represents more than 90%of the total area. HGM Classes within:the wetldn'd unit bein rated HGM Cldss:to.Use in Rating Slope+Riverine Riverine Slope+Depressional Depressional Slope+Lake-fringe Lake-fringe Depressional+Riverine along stream within boundary Depressional Depressional+Lake-fringe Depressional. Salt Water Tidal Fringe and any other class of freshwater Treat as ESTUARINE under wetland wetlands with special characteristics If you are unable still to determine which of the above criteria apply to your wetland,or if you have more than 2 HGM classes within a wetland boundary, classify the wetland as Depressional for the rating. Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 4 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 t n s .ai w Y ti WEST PROPERTY BOUNDARY N OFFSITE WETLAND BOUNDARIES Depressional/Riverine, Scrub/Shrub Seasonally flooded and intermittently flowing outlet ® ti MISSION CREEK EXISTING ROADS/CORRIDOR BREAKS FIGURE B—1 OVERVIEW 1Wiltermood Associates, In_ 1015 SW Harper Rd. Port Orchard, RYA 98367 (360) 876-2403 Wetland name or numberi}((�-Ae' R Riverilne aind,Freshwvater;T><daX Fr><nge Wetlands Points WATER QUALI'I Y FUNCTIONS lndtcators that wetland fuizctions.to unprove t°III scr� water quah 4 . r, per box) R R 1.Does the wetland unit have the potential to improve water quality? (see p.52) R R 1.1 Area of surface depressions within the riverine wetland that can trap sediments Figure during a flooding event: Depressions cover>3/4 area of wetland points Depressions cover> 1/2 area of wetland ints If depressions>'/2 of area of unit draw polygons on aerial photo or map Depressions present but cover< 1/2 area of wetland points=2 j No depressions resent points=0 `fi R R 1.2 Characteristics of the vegetation in the unit(areas with>90%cover at person hei hg t FigureE Trees or shrubs>2/3 the area of the unit omts=8 Trees or shrubs> 1/3 area of the unit points=6 Ungrazed,herbaceous plants>2/3 area of unit points=6 Ungrazed herbaceous plants> 1/3 area of unit points=3 Trees,shrubs,and ungrazed herbaceous< 1/3 area of unit points=0 Aerial photo or ma showing polygons of different vegetation types __ __ R Add the points in the boxes above I Z 1 R R 2.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to improve water quality? (see p.53) Answer YES if you know or believe there are pollutants in groundwater or surface water coming into the wetland that would otherwise reduce water quality in streams,lakes or groundwater downgradient from the wetland?Note which of the following conditions provide the sources of pollutants. A unit may have pollutants coming from several sources, but any single source would qualify as opportunity. — Grazing in the wetland or within 150ft Untreated stormwater discharges to wetland — Tilled fields or orchards within 150 feet of wetland — A stream or culvert discharges into wetland that drains developed areas, residential areas,farmed fields,roads,or clear-cut logging — Residential,urban areas,golf courses are within 150 ft of wetland --- The river or stream linked to the wetland has a contributing basin where human activities have raised levels-of sediment,toxic compounds or nutrients in the river water above standards for water quality multiplier — Other YES multiplier is 2 NO multiplier is 1 R TOTAL-Water Quality Functions Multiply the score from R 1 by R 2 Zy Add score to table on p. I Comments Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 7 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number R Raverine and Freshwater Tidal Fringe Wedapds Points HYDROLOGIC FUNCTIONS ","is that wetland funcftons to fednce (only 1 score per floodiu and stream erosion 2.-.. ;-.,. ; R 3.Does the wetland unit have the potential to reduce flooding and erosion? (see p.54) R R 3.1 Characteristics of the overbank storage the unit provides: Figure l Estimate the average width of the wetland unit perpendicular to the direction of the ,flow and the width of the stream or river channel(distance between banks). Calculate the ratio: (average width of unit)/(average width ofstream between banks). If the ratio is more than 20 points=9 If the ratio is between 10—20 points=6 If the ratio is 5 - <10 ��_4 If the ratio is 1 -<5 points— If the ratio is<1 points= 1 Aerial photo or map showing average widths R R 3.2 Characteristics of vegetation that slow down water velocities during floods: Treat FigurebA large woody debris as 'forest or shrub". Choose the points appropriate for the best description.(polygons need to have >90%cover at person height NOT Cowardin classes): Forest or shrub for>1/3 area OR herbaceous plants>2/3 area points=7 Forest or shrub for> 1/10 area OR herbaceous plants>1/3 area points=4 Vegetation does not meet above criteria points=0 Aerial photo or map showing polygons of different vegetation t es R Add the points in the boxes above I t R R 4.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to reduce flooding and erosion? (see p.57) Answer YES if the unit is in a location in the watershed where the flood storage,or reduction in water velocity,it provides helps protect downstream property and aquatic . resources from flooding or excessive and/or erosive flows. Note which of the following conditions apply. — There are human structures and activities downstream(roads,buildings,bridges, farms)that can be damaged by flooding. — There are natural resources downstream(e.g.salmon redds)that can be damaged by flooding — Other multiplier (Answer NO if the major source of water to the wetland is controlled by a reservoir or the wetland is tidal fringe along the sides of a dike) YES multiplier is 2 NO multiplier is 1 R TOTAL -Hydrologic Functions Multiply the score from R 3 by R 4 Add score to table on p. I z Comments �I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 8 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number These uesd PP Y i ns a l to wetlands o :alIHGMclasses Points. 4 .t� score` HABITAT.FUNCTIONS Indicators that unit functions to provide unportaut habitaf Per box) H 1.Does the wetland unit have the potential to provide habitat for many species? H 1.1 Vegetation structure(seep. 72) Figurel Check the types of vegetation classes present(as defined by Cowardin)-Size threshold for each class is i/acre or more than 10%of the area if unit is smaller than 2.5 acres. Aquatic bed Emergent plants Scrub/shrub(areas where shrubs have>30%cover) Forested(areas where trees have>30%cover) If the unit has a forested class check if: The forested class has 3 out of 5 strata(canopy,sub-canopy,shrubs,herbaceous, moss/ground-cover)that each cover 20%within the forested polygon Add the number of vegetation structures that guar. If you have: 4 structures or more points=4 Map of Cowardin vegetation classes 3 structures points=2 2 structures points= 1 I structure oints=0 d H 1.2.Hydro periods(seep. 73) Figure Check the types of water regimes(hydroperiods)present within the wetland. The water regime has to cover more than 10%of the wetland or%acre to count. (see text for descriptions of hydroperiods) Permanently flooded or inundated 4 or more types present points=3 _Seasonally flooded or inundated 3 types present point = Occasionally flooded or inundated 2 types present oint= 1 Saturated only 1 type present points=0 Permanently flowing stream or river in,or adjacent to,the wetland x Seasonally flowing stream in,or adjacent to,the wetland Lake fringe wetland =2 points Freshwater tidal wetland=2 points Map of hydroperiods H 1.3.Richness of Plant Species(seep. 75) Count the number of plant species in the wetland that cover at least 10 ft. (different patches of the same species can be combined to meet the size threshold) You do not have to name the species. Do not include Eurasian Milfoil,reed canarygrass,purple loosestrife, Ca dians � e If you counted: > 19 species o is= List species below if you want to: 5 - 19 species points= 1 <5 species points=0 Z Total for page Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 13 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number H 1.4.Interspersion of habitats(see p. 76) Figure`. 71 Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion between Cowardin vegetation classes(described in H 1.1),or the classes and unvegetated areas(can include open water or mudflats)is high,medium,low,or none. o None=0 points Low= 1 point Moderate=2 points [riparian braided channels] High =3 points NOTE:If you have four or more classes or three vegetation classes and open water the rating is always"high". Use map of Cowardin vegetation classes H 1.5. Special Habitat Features: (seep. 77) Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland. The number of checks is the number of points you put into the next column. Large,downed,woody debris within the wetland(>4in.diameter and 6 ft long). Standing snags(diameter at the bottom>4 inches)in the wetland )� Undercut banks are present for at least 6.6 ft(2m)and/or overhanging vegetation extends at least 3.3 ft(1m)over a stream(or ditch)in,or contiguous with the unit,for at least 33 ft (l Om) Stable steep banks of fine material.that might be used by beaver or muskrat for denning (>30degree slope)OR signs of recent beaver activity are present(cut shrubs or trees that have not yet turned gre5Arown) X At least'/.acre of thin-stemmed persistent vegetation 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 each stratum of plants NOTE.' The 20%stated in early printings of the manual on page 78 is an error. H 1.TOTAL Score- potential for providing habitat Add the scores om HI.1,H1.2, H1.3, H1.4, H1.5 Comments_ 1 } _} C-LytO►�tf,j Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 14 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number 1�� H 2.Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to provide habitat for many species? Ili H 2.1 Buffers (seep.80) Fiqur6,6cl Choose the description that best represents condition of buffer of wetland unit. The highest scoring criterion that applies to the wetland is to be used in the rating.See text for definition of "undisturbed." — 100 in(330ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water >95% of circumference. No structures are within the undisturbed part of buffer. (relatively undisturbed also means no-grazing,no landscaping,no daily human use) Points=5 -- 100 m(330 ft) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open wa�> , 50% circumference. Points= — 50 m(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>95% circumference. Points=4 — 100 m(330ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water>25% circumference,. Points=3 — 50 m(170ft)of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas,rocky areas,or open water for> 50%circumference. Points=3 If buffer does not meet any of the criteria above — No paved areas(except paved trails)or buildings within 25 m(80ft)of wetland>95% circumference. Light to moderate grazing,or lawns are OK. Points=2 — No paved areas or buildings within 50m of wetland for>50%.circumference. Light to moderate grating,or lawns are OK. Points=2 — Heavy grazing in buffer. Points=1 — Vegetated buffers are<2m wide(6.6ft)for more than 95%of the circumference(e.g.tilled fields,paving,basalt bedrock extend to edge of wetland Points=0. — Buffer does not meet any of the criteria above. Points=1 Aerial photo showing buffers H 2.2 Corridors and Connections(seep. 81) H 2.2.1 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor (either riparian or upland)that is at least 150 ft wide,has at least 301/6 cover of shrubs,forest or native undisturbed prairie,that connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 250 acres in size? (dams in riparian corridors,heavily used gravel roads,pav d-ra'n are considered breaks in the corridor)&uimnoken YES—�4 points (go to H2.3) go to H 2.2.2 H 2.2.2 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed an vegetated corridor (either riparian or upland)that is at least 50ft wide,has at least 30%cover of shrubs or forest,and connects to estuaries,other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 25 acres in size? OR a Lake-fringe wetland,if it does not have an undisturbed corridor as in the question above? YES=2 points (go to H 2.3) NO=H 2.2.3 H 2.2.3 Is the wetland: within 5 mi(8km) of a brackish or salt water estuary OR within 3 mi of a large field or pasture(>40 acres)OR within 1 mi of a lake greater than 20 acres? (� YES=1 point NO=0 points 4 Total for page Wetland hating Form—western Washington is August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or numberyJ��' H 2.3 Near or adjacent to other priority habitats listed by WDFW(see new and complete descriptions of WDFWpriority habitats,and the counties in which they can be found,in the PHS report htty:Ilii dfiv.wa.-gov/hab/nhslist.ht7n) Which of the following priority habitats are within 330ft(100m)of the wetland unit?NOTE:the connections do not have to be relatively undisturbed Aspen Stands:Pure or mixed stands of aspen greater than 0.4 ha(1 acre). 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 p. 152). Herbaceous Balds:Variable size patches of grass and forbs on shallow soils over bedrock. OId-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 20 trees/ha(8 trees/acre)>81 cm(32 in)dbh or>200 years of age. (Mature forests) Stands with average diameters exceeding 53 cm(21 in)dbh;crown cover may be less that 100%; crown cover may.be less that 100%; decay,decadence,numbers of snaps,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: Woodlands Stands of pure oak or oak/conifer associations where canopy coverage of the oak component is important(full descriptions in WDFWPHS report p. 158). 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). 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:pp. 167-169 and glossary in Appendix A). 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 7.6 in(25 ft)high and occurring below 5000 ft. Talus:Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average size 0.15 -2.0 in(0.5 -6.5 ft), 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>51 cm(20 in)in western Washington and are>2 in(6.5 ft)in height. Priority logs are>30 cm(12 in)in diameter at the largest end,and>6 in(20 ft) long. If wetland has 3 or more priority habitats=4 points If wetland has 2 priority habitats=3 points If wetland has 1 priority habitat=1 point No habitats—O�io�i Note:All vegetated wetlands are by definition a priority habitat but are not included in this list. Nearby wetlands are addressed in question H2.4 Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 16 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number dP2v� i H 2.4 Wetland Landscape(choose the one description of the landscape around the wetland that best fits)(seep. 84) There are at least 3-other wetlands within''/z mile,and the connections between them are relatively undisturbed(light grazing between wetlands OK,as is lake shore with some boating,but connections should NOT be bisected by paved roads,fill,fields,or oth development. pokggeD The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with little disturbance and there are 3 other 1 e wetlands within'/z mile points=5 There are at least 3 other wetlands within'/mile,BUT the connections between them are disturbed points=3 The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with disturbance and there are 3 other lake-fringe wetland within'/z mile points=3 There is at least 1 wetland within%mile. points=2 There are no wetlands within'/mile. points=0 H 2.TOTAL Score- opportunity for providing habitat I i Add the scoresfirom H2.I,H2.2, H2.3, H2.4 TOTAL for H 1 from page 14 Total Score for Habitat unctions —add the points for H 1,H 2 and record the result on P. 1 Z Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 17 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 W edand name or number CATEGORIZATION BASED ON SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Please determine if the wetland meets the attributes described below and circle the appropriate answers and Category. 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 (seep. 86) Does the wetland unit meet the following criteria for Estuarine wetlands? — The dominant water regime is tidal, — Vegetated, and — With a salinity greater than 0.5 ppt. YES= Go to SC 1.1 NO SC 1.1 Is the wetland unit within a National Wildlife Refuge,National Park, National Estuary Reserve,Natural Area Preserve, State Park or Educational, Cat.I Environmental,or Scientific Reserve designated under WAC 332-30-151? YES=Category I NO o to SC 1.2 SC 1.2 Is the wetland unit at least 1 acre in size and meets at least two of the following three conditions? YES=Category I NO=Category II Cat.I —The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking,ditching, filling, Cat.H cultivation,grazing, and has less than 10%cover of non-native plant species. If the non-native Spartina spp.are the only species that cover more than 10% of the wetland, then the wetland should be given a dual Dual rating(M. The area of Spartina would be rated a Category H while the rating relatively undisturbed upper marsh with native species would be a UII Category 1. Do not,however, exclude the area of Spartina in determining the size threshold of 1 acre. —At least'/ of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub,forest, or un-grazed or tin-mowed grassland. —The wetland has at least 2 of the following features: tidal channels, depressions with open water,or contiguous freshwater wetlands. I I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington l 8 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 i Wetland name or number) 1 e SC 2.0 Natural Heritage Wetlands (seep. 8;9 Natural Heritage wetlands have been identified by the Washington Natural Heritage Cat.I Program/DNR as either high quality undisturbed wetlands or wetlands that support state Threatened,Endangered, or Sensitive plant species. - SC 2.1 Is the wetland unit being rated in a Section/Township/Range that contains a Natural Heritage wetland? (this question is used to screen out most sites before you need to contact WNHPIDNR) Sfr/R information from Appendix D_ or accessed from WNHP/DNR web site YES —contact WNHP/DNR(see p. 79)and go to SC 2.2 NO x SC'2.2 Has DNR identified the wetland as a high quality undisturbed wetland or as or as a site with state threatened or endangered plant species? YES =Category I NO )( -not a Heritage Wetland SC 3.0 Bogs (seep. 8;9 Does the wetland unit(or any part of the unit)meet both the criteria for soils and vegetation in bogs? Use the key below to identify if the wetland is a bog. If you answer-yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its-fun ctions. 1. Does the unit have organic soil horizons (i.e.layers of organic soil), either peats or mucks,that compose 16 inches or more of the first 32 inches of the soil profile? (See Appendix Bfi field key to identify organic soils)?Yes - go to Q.3 N -go to Q.2 2. Does the unit have organic soils,either peats or mucks that are less than 16 inches deep over bedrock,or an impermeable hardpan such as clay or volcanic ash,or that are floating on a ja or pond? Yes-go to Q.3 Not Is not a bog for purpose of rating 3. Does the unit have more than 70%cover of mosses at ground level,AND other plants, if present,consist of the"bog"species listed in Table 3 as a significant component of the vegetation(more than 30%of the total shrub and herbaceous cover consists of species in Table 3)? Yes—Is a bog for purpose of rating No- go to Q.4 NOTE: If you are uncertain about the extent of mosses in the understory you may substitute that criterion by measuring the pH of the water that seeps into a hole dug at least 16"deep. If the pH is less than 5.0 and the "bog"plant species in Table 3 are present,the wetland is a bog. 1. Is the unit forested (>30%cover)with sitka spruce,subalpine fir,western red cedar, western hemlock, lodgepole pine, quaking aspen,Englemann's spruce,or western white pine, WITH any of the species (or combination of species) on the bog species plant list in Table 3 as a significant component of the ground cover(>30%coverage of the total shrub herbaceous cover)? 2. YES= Category I No Is not a bog for purpose of rating Cat.I Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 19 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or numbers SC 4.0 Forested Wetlands (seep. 90) Does the wetland unit have at least 1 acre of forest that meet one of these criteria for the 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 finctions. — Old-growth forests: (west of Cascade crest) Stands of at least two tree species, forming a multi-layered canopy with occasional small openings; with at least 8 trees/acre(20 trees/hectare)that are at least 200 years of age OR have a diameter at breast height(dbh) of 32 inches(81 cm) or more. NOTE: The criterion for dbh is based on measurements for upland forests. Two-hundred year old trees in wetlands will often have a smaller dbh because their growth rates are often slower. The DFW criterion is and"OR" so old-growth forests do not necessarily have to have trees of this diameter. — Mature forests: (west of the Cascade Crest) Stands where the largest trees are 80--200 years old OR have average diameters (dbh) exceeding 21 inches (53cm); crown cover may be less that 100%; decay, decadence,numbers of snags, and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found in old-growth. Cat.I YES= Category I NO Xnot a forested wetland with special characteristics SC 5.0 Wetlands in Coastal Lagoons (see p. 91) 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 surface water that is saline or brackish(> 0.5 ppt)during most of the year in at least a portion of the lagoon(needs to be measured near the bottom) YES =Go to SC 5.1 NO not a wetland in a coastal lagoon SC 5.1 Does the wetland meets all of the following three conditions? —The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking,ditching, filling, cultivation, grazing), and has less than 20%cover of invasive plant species(see list of invasive species on p. 74). --At least 3/ of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub,forest, or un-grazed or un-mowed grassland. Cat.I — The wetland is larger than I/10 acre(4350 square feet) YES=Category I NO=Category H Cat.H Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 20 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct.2008 Wetland name or number SC 6.0 Interdunal Wetlands (seep. 93) Is the wetland unit west of the 1889line(also called the Western Boundary of Upland Ownership or WBUO)? YES -go to SC 6.1 NO not an interdunal wetland for rating If you answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its functions. In practical terms that means the following geographic areas: • Long Beach Peninsula-lands west of SR 103 a Crrayland-Westport-lands west of SR 105 • Ocean Shores-Copalis-lands west of SR 115 and SR 109 SC 6.1 Is the wetland one acre or larger,or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is once acre or larger'? YES =Category II NO—go to SC 6.2 Cat.II SC 6.2 Is the unit between 0.1 and 1 acre,or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is between 0.1 and 1 acre? YES=Category III Cat.1TI Category of;wetland based on Special Char acterxstics Choose the"highest"ratrrrg if tivetland falls info several cafegorres;,and record on If ou answered NO'for all.types enter" jo `'"licablf on.0.1 Wetland Rating Form—western Washington 21 August 2004 version 2 Updated with new WDFW definitions Oct 2008 Municode Page 1 of 13 APPENDIX E-2 8.52.110 - Wetlands. The purpose of this section is to avoid, or in appropriate circumstances, minimize, rectify, reduce or compensate for impacts arising from land development and other activities affecting wetlands; to maintain and enhance the biological and physical functions and values of wetlands with respect to water quality maintenance; stormwater and floodwater storage and conveyance;fish and wildlife habitat; primary productivity, recreation, education and historic and cultural preservation. When avoiding impacts is not reasonable, mitigation shall be implemented to achieve a no net loss of wetlands in terms of acreage, function and value. (1) Classification.The following shall be classified as wetland areas: Areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support,and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs and similar areas. However, wetlands may include those artificial wetlands intentionally created from non-wetland areas created to mitigate conversion of wetlands, if permitted by the county. (2) Designations. The following lands, shorelands and waters of Mason County are designated under RCW 36.70A.060 and RCW 36.70A.170, as critical areas requiring immediate protection from incompatible land uses: Wetlands and their buffer as specified by subsection (E) of this section. In making a determination regarding a wetland, Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual (Ecology#96-94), or as amended hereafter, shall serve as the technical resource guide on determining if an area possesses hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils,and/or wetland hydrology. (A) The following are designated as regulated wetlands under this chapter: (i) All areas described in subsection(A)of this section; (ii) Ponds less than twenty acres; (iii) Wetlands created as mitigation, and those modified for approved land use activities, including their submerged_ aquatic beds. (B) The following are designated as non-regulated wetlands: Artificial man-made wetlands intentionally created from non-wetland sites, including, but not limited to, irrigation and drainage ditches, grass-lined swales, canals, detention facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, farm ponds, and landscape amenities or those wetlands created after July 1, 1990, that were unintentionally created as a result of the construction of a road, street or highway. (i) Exempt wetlands that are isolated and less than one thousand square feet in area where it has been shown by the applicant that they are not associated with a riparian corridor, they are not part of a wetland mosaic and do not contain habitat identified as essential for local populations of priority species identified by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. (ii) http://Iibrary.munico de.com/print.aspx?h=&clientlD=16478&HTMRequest=http%3 a%2f... 10/10/2012 Muzucode Page 2 of 13 No measures to avoid impacts for Category III and IV wetlands between one thousand and four thousand square feet are required if they meet all the following criteria: A. Wetland is not associated with a riparian corridor; B• Wetland is not part of a wetland mosaic; C- Wetland does not score twenty points or greater for habitat in the 2004 Western Washington Rating System; and D. Wetland does not contain habitat identified as essential for local populations of priority species identified by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Impacts allowed under this provision to these wetlands will be fully mitigated as required in mitigation section. (C) Owners and applicants with non-regulated wetlands are strongly urged to cooperate voluntarily in this plan of wetland protection, using the guidelines in this ordinance and in materials provided by the Department of Community Development. (3) Procedures. (A) Responsibilities for the determination of wetland boundaries: (i) Formal determination of wetland boundaries is the responsibility of the county. The responsibility to provide all necessary and accurate data to the county for its determination rests with the applicant. This information will include a field delineation by a qualified wetland professional applying the Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual (Ecology#96-94), or as amended hereafter. When, in the opinion of the director, sufficient information exists from the county's wetland inventory, or other sources, the requirement for a full or partial delineation may be waived. For instance, in some cases, the applicant may only be required to determine the wetland boundary, or portion thereof, of the wetland system. The director shall determine when a permit application is required and what additional information may be necessary. Wetland delineations shall be performed in accordance with the procedures as specified in the Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual (Ecology#96-94),or as amended hereafter. Evidence documenting the results of any boundary survey, or other submitted data, may be required by the director. (ii) Mason County, at a fee, when requested by the applicant, or the affected party, may perform the delineation in lieu of direct action by the applicant. Mason County may use hydrology, soils, plant species, and other data, and consult with biologists, hydrologists, soil scientists, or other experts, as needed,to perform the delineation. The county shall make a good faith effort to provide this service, consistent with budgetary constraints and available in-house expertise,for smaller projects and especially for those property owners with lesser financial capabilities. (iii) Where Mason County performs a wetland boundary determination at the request of the applicant, it shall be considered a final determination unless contested. (iv) http://Iibrary.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientlD=16478&HTWequest=http%3a%2f... 10/10/2012 Municode Page 3 of 13 Where the applicant has provided a determination of the wetland boundary, the director shall verify the accuracy of, and may render adjustments to, the boundary delineation. (v) In the event the boundary delineation is contested by the applicant or affected party,the Department of Ecology, or a mutually agreed upon party,shall settle the dispute. (4) Land Uses. (A) Mason Environmental Permit Required Uses and Activities. A Mason Environmental Permit shall be obtained from the county, using the administrative review process in this chapter, prior to undertaking, in a regulated wetland or its buffer, for the following activities. (i) In all regulated wetlands, the removal, excavation, grading, dredging, dumping, discharging, or filling of any material; or the draining or flooding of the site, except where undertaken for maintenance(but not construction)of drainage ditches or for emergency repair; (ii) The construction of stormwater management facilities; or (iii) The driving of pilings; (iv) The placing of obstructions; (v) The construction, reconstruction, demolition, or expansion of any structure; NO The destruction or alteration of wetlands and wetland buffer through clearing, harvesting, shading, intentional burning, or planting of vegetation that would alter the character of a designated wetland or buffer,provided that this subsection shall not apply to the following activities undertaken in a manner which minimizes impacts: A- The harvesting or normal maintenance of vegetation in a manner that is not injurious to the natural reproduction of such vegetation; B- The removal or eradication of noxious weeds so designated in Chapter 17.10 RCW or other exotic, nuisance plants; C. Site investigative work necessary for land use application submittals such as surveys, soil logs and percolation tests; D- The construction or trails which shall be unpaved when located in the buffers and elevated when located in wetlands, which are not intended for motorized use, and which are no wider than three feet, unless additional width is necessary for safety along a precipice, steep hillside, or other hazardous area. See subsection (5XBxiii)for additional details on regulated (but permitted)trail activity; E. Emergency services or repairs for health and welfare; or F- Activities of a mosquito control district; NO Activities that result in a significant change of water temperature, a significant change of physical or chemical characteristics of wetland's water sources, including quantity,or the introduction of pollutants. (B) Activities Permitted without a Mason Environmental Permit. The following uses shall be allowed, in addition to those defined in General Exemptions(see Section 8.52.190), within a wetland or wetland buffer to the extent that they are not prohibited by the Shorelines Management ACT of 1971 (Chapter 90.58 http://Iibrary.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientID=16478&HTMRequest--http°/`3 a%2f... 10/10/2012 Municode Page 4 of 13 RCW), Federal Water Pollution Control Act(Clean Water ACT), State Water Pollution Control Act(Chapter 90.48 RCW), State Hydraulic Code (RCW 75.20.100 - .140), Forest Practices Act(Chapter 76.09 RCW and Chapter 222- 16 WAC)or any other applicable ordinance or law and provided they are conducted using best management practices, except where such activities result in the conversion of a regulated wetland or wetland buffer to a use to which it was not previously subjected and provided further that forest practices and conversions from forest land shall be governed by Chapter 76.09 RCW and its rules: 0) Conservation or preservation of soil,water, vegetation,fish, shellfish, and other wildlife; (ii) Outdoor recreational activities that do not have a significant adverse impact on the wetland and its related buffer; (iii) The harvesting of wild crops in a manner that is not injurious to natural reproduction of such crops and provided the harvesting does not require tilling of soil, planting of crops, or alteration of the wetland by changing existing topography,water conditions or water resources; (iv) Existing and ongoing agricultural activities, including farming, horticulture, aquaculture, irrigation, ranching or grazing of animals. Activities on areas lying fallow as part of a conventional rotational cycle are part of an ongoing operation.Activities which bring an area into agricultural use are not part of an ongoing operation. An operation ceases to be ongoing when the area in which it was conducted has been converted to another use or has lain idle for more than five years unless that idle land is registered in a federal or state soils conservation program. Forest practices are not included in this definition. (v) The maintenance(but not construction) of drainage ditches; (vi) Education, scientific research, and use of nature trails; (vii) Site investigative work necessary for land use application submittals such as surveys, soil logs, percolation tests and other related activities. In every case,wetland impacts shall be minimized and disturbed areas shall be immediately restored; and (viii) The following uses are allowed within wetlands and/or wetland buffer, provided that any required permits or approvals are obtained and further provided that wetland impacts are minimized and that disturbed areas are immediately restored: A. Normal maintenance, repair, or operation of existing serviceable structures, facilities, or improved areas. Maintenance and repair does not include any modification that changes the character, scope, or size of the original structure, facility, or improved area and does not include the construction of a maintenance road; and B• Minor modification of existing serviceable structures within a buffer zone where modification does not adversely impact wetland functions. C• Repair or reconstruction of damaged or destroyed structures within two years of the damage or destruction. (ix) The felling of danger trees within buffers providing the following conditions are met: i http://Iibrary.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientID=1647 8&H'TMRequest=http%3 a%2f... 10/10/2012 Municode Page 5 of 13 A. When it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Mason County Director of Community Development or his or her designee that an imminent threat exists to public health or ("Department") safety, or the safety of private or public property. Landowner shall provide to the Department a written statement describing tree location, danger it poses, and proposed mitigation. B. Should the imminent threat not be apparent to the Department (as danger trees are defined in Section 8.52.030),the Department may require the landowner submit a report from a professional forester or certified arborist. C. Before a danger tree may be felled or removed,witf the exception of an emergency pursuant to Section 8.52.240, the landowner shall obtain written approval from the Department. This approval shall be processed promptly and may not be unreasonably withheld. If the Department fails to respond to a danger tree removal request within ten business days, the landowners request shall be conclusively allowed. D• Trees felled as danger trees shall be counted in the allowed amounts under Section 8.52.170(F)(4). E- Mitigation as approved by the Department to include: i. The planting within the critical area or its buffer a total of six new native trees, each a minimum three years old. Should a report be submitted under subsection (ix)B., it shall contain recommendations for suitable replacement trees; ii. Felled trees shall be left within the critical area or buffer unless a submitted report warrants its removal to avoid spreading disease or pests; The trunk of the cut tree may be segmented, but should be left in as large of segments as possible to provide habitat; iv. The branches from the cut tree may be removed to control fire hazard; and V. Additional mitigation may be required if three or more trees are to be felled on one property within a ten-year period. (5) Development Standards. (A) Wetlands Rating System. A four-tier wetlands rating system is adopted as the rating system for Mason County. Wetland buffer widths, wetland activities, and replacement ratios shall be based on this rating system. Procedures for applying the wetland rating system are set forth in the Washington State Wetland Rating System for Western Washington, revised 2004, or as amended hereafter, Washington State Department of Ecology. (i) Wetlands shall be categorized as follows: Table 8.52.110(A) 1) Category 1 Wetlands. Category I wetlands are those regulated wetlands that include but are not limited to are, unique wetland types that are more sensitive to disturbance than most wetlands and that contain .ecological attributes that are impossible to replace within a human lifetime. Category I wetlands score 70 http:/Aibrary.munico de,com/print.aspx?h=&clientID=16478&HTNMequest=http%3a%2f... 10/10/2012 Municode Page 6 of 13 oints or more out of 100 on the wetlands ratings systems. Category II Wetlands. Category 11 wetlands are those regulated wetlands that score between 51-69 points ut of 100 on the wetlands ratings system. Category III Wetlands. Category III wetlands are those regulated wetlands that score between 30-50 points n the wetlands ratings system.' Category IV Wetlands. Category IV wetlands are those regulated wetlands that score less than 30 points out f 100 on the wetlands ratings system." } Wetlands intentionally created from non-wetland areas to mitigate conversion of other wetlands. Mosaic wetlands as defined in Section 8.52.030 Non-Regulated Wetlands. Isolated wetlands under 1,000 square feet which are not associated with a riparian orridor, not part of a wetland mosaic, and not essential habitat of a priority species as identified by the ashin ton Department of Fish and Wildlife. Please refer to Appendix A or the Department of Ecology publication for more information. (B) Wetland Buffers. (i) Buffer Widths. Wetland buffers shall be required for all regulated wetlands. Any wetland created, restored, or enhanced as compensation for approved wetland alterations shall also include a buffer required for the category of the created, restored,or enhanced wetland.The buffer widths are established by adjusting a base width for the category of wetland at the site for the habitat value as scored by the wetland rating system and for the land use intensity of the proposed activity. All buffers shall be measured horizontally from the wetland boundary as surveyed in the field. The width of the wetland buffer shall be determined by the following process: A. The wetland is categorized according to wetland ratings system category as shown in Table 8.52.110(A); B. Table 8.52.110(B) rates examples of different land uses for intensity of impacts to wetlands; C- The width of the buffer is determined based on the habitat value scored by the wetland on the wetland rating system and on the land use intensity of the proposed use as shown in Tables 8.52.110 C, D, E, or F. Table 8.52.110(B). Ratings of Impact From Land Uses ating of impact from proposed changes in land use xamples of land uses that cause the impact based on ommon zoning categories igh ommerciat, urban, industrial, institutional, retail ales, residential subdivisions with more than 1 nit/acre, New agriculture (high-intensity processing �uch as dairies, nurseries and green houses, raising and arvesting crops requiring annual tilling, raising and aintaining animals), new transportation corridors, igh intensity recreation (golf courses, ball fields), obb farms oderate Ingle-family residential lots, residential subdivisions 1 unit/acre or less, moderate-intensity open http://IibraTy.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientlD=16478&HTMRequesrhttp%3 a%2f... 10/10/2012 Municode Page 7 of 13 pace (parks), new agriculture (moderate- intensity uch as orchards and hay fields), Transportation nhancement projects Low 7orestry, open space (low-intensity such as passive ecreation and natural resources preservation, minor raps ortation improvements) Table 8.52.110(C).Width of Buffer Required to Protect Category IV Wetlands. Category IV Wetland Characteristics Loderate er Width b Impact of Land Use Score for functions < 30 points - 25 feet - 40 feet - 50 feet Table 8.52.110(D). Width of Buffers Required to Protect Category III Wetlands. Wetlands Scoring Between 30 and 50 Points on the Wetlands Rating System. -ategory III Wetland Characteristics 3uffer Width by Impact of Land Use oderate level of function for habitat (score for ow- 75 feet abitat is 20 - 28 pts.) oderate - 110 feet i h - 150 feet ategory III wetlands not meeting above criteria (score ow- 40 feet or habitat is less than 20 pts.) oderate- 60 feet High - 80 feet Table 8,52.110(E). Width of Buffers Required to Protect Category II Wetlands. Wetlands Scoring Between 51 and 69 Points on the Wetlands Rating System. ategory II Wetland Characteristics 5uffer Width by Impact of land use (apply most rotective igh level of function for habitat (score for habitat is ow- 150 feet 9-36 pts.) Mderate - 200 feet i h - 225 feet oderate level of function for habitat (score for ow- 75 feet abitat is 20-28 pts.) Mderate - 110 feet i h - 150 feet igh level of function for water quality improvement ow - 75 feet and low for habitat (score water quality is 24-32 pts. Aoderate- 90 feet and habitat is less than 20) li h - 100 feet Estuarine ow - 75 feet oderate 110 feet i h - 150 feet Category II wetlands not meeting above criteria ow- 50 feet oderate- 75 feet i h - 100 feet http://Iibrary.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientlD=16478&HTMRequest--http%3 a%2f... 10/10/2012 Municode Page 8 of 13 Table 8.52.110(F). Width of Buffers Required to Protect Category I Wetlands. Wetlands Scoring Over 70 Points on the Wetlands Rating System. Category I Wetland Characteristics 3uffer Width by Impact of Land Use (apply most rotective atural heritage wetlands and bogs Low- 125 feet oderate- 190 feet High - 250 feet orested Buffer size to be based on score for habitat functions r water quality functions see below. Estuarine and wetlands in coastal lagoons Low - 100 feet Moderate- 200 feet i h - 250 feet High level of function for habitat (score for habitat is ow- 150 feet 9-36 pts.) oderate - 225 feet feet oderate level of function for habitat (score for ow - 75 feet abitat is 20-28 pts.) Aoderate - 110 feet i h - 200 feet igh level of function for water quality improvement ow - 50 feet (WQI) (score is 24-32) and low for habitat (score for ftderate - 75 feet abitat is less than 20points) i h - 100 feet ategory I wetlands not meeting any of the above ow - 50 feet criteria oderate - 75 feet i h - 100 feet increased Wetland Buffer Width. The administrator shall require increased standard buffer widths or may require other conditions be placed on the development on a case-by-case basis when necessary to protect wetland functions and values based on local conditions.This determination shall be supported by appropriate documentation showing that it is reasonably related to protection of the functions and values of the regulated wetland. Such determination shall be attached as a permit condition and shall demonstrate that: A. A larger buffer is necessary to maintain viable populations or critical habitat of threatened or endangered species living within the subject wetland(s)boundaries; s The adjacent land is susceptible to severe erosion and erosion control measures otherwise required will not effectively prevent adverse wetland impacts; C. There are other nearby wetlands or critical areas and adjustments to the buffers would prevent fragmentation of the habitat or is otherwise necessary to preserve the structure, function and value of the wetland; or D. The buffer is poorly vegetated due to lack of vegetation or invasive or non-native species being the dominant cover. Conditions would include enhancement of the area, a larger buffer, or both. (iii) http://Iibrary.municode.coxn/print.aspx?h=&clientlD=16478&HTMRequest=http%3 a%2f... 10/10/2012 Municode Page 9 of 13 Wetland Buffer Width Averaging.The boundary of the buffer may be modified by averaging buffer widths. If buffer averaging is used,the following conditions must be met: A- The total area contained in the buffer after averaging shall be no less than that contained within the buffer prior to averaging. In other words, mitigation for buffer impacts will be on a minimum of a 1:1 ratio; and B. Buffer averaging will incorporate site conditions to provide measures to increase the functions and values of the wetland buffer beyond what is currently in place;and C. In.no instance shall the buffer width be reduced to less than seventy-five percent of the required width for each of the wetland categories. (iv) Wetland Buffer Reduction. The width of the buffer may be reduced for proposed land uses with high-intensity impacts under the following conditions: A- For wetlands that score moderate or high for habitat (twenty points or more for the habitat functions), the width of the buffer may be reduced to that required for moderate- intensity impacts provided that: A relatively undisturbed, vegetated area corridor at least one hundred feet wide is protected between the wetland and any other priority habitats as defined by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. Protection of the corridor shall be assured by a conservation easement; 2. Measures to minimize the impacts of the land use shall be applied. Examples of these measures are shown in Table X. B. For wetlands that score less than twenty points for habitat, the buffer width can be reduced to that required for moderate-impact land uses provided that measures to minimize the impacts of the land use shall be applied. Examples of these measures are shown in Table X. (v) Wetland Buffer Conditions. Except as otherwise specified, wetland buffers shall be retained in their natural condition.Where buffer disturbance has occurred during construction, revegetation of the buffer with native plant species may be required. (C) Permitted Uses In A Wetland Buffer. Regulated activities shall not be allowed within a buffer except as follows: (i) Activities that are permissible within a wetland shall be permissible within a wetland buffer;and Stormwater management facilities(bioswales and dispersal trenches) only when required to allow a reasonable use of the property. Encroachment into the buffer shall be the minimum necessary and will be permitted only within the outer twenty-five feet or outer twenty-five percent of the buffer,whichever is more restrictive; http://Ii`brary-municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientlD=16478&HTMRequest=http%3 a%2f.. 10/10/2012 Municode Page 10 of 13 (iii) Other passive activities such as recreational trails and tot lots are also permitted within the outer twenty-five percent of the buffer; (iv) Selective commercial timber cutting will be limited to the outer twenty-five percent of Category I and II wetland buffers and fifty percent of Category Ill and IV wetland buffers. No more than thirty percent of the merchantable trees may be harvested in this area on a one-time-only basis as associated with a land use conversion application.The thirty percent harvest must be representative and maintain an intact forest community character. The percentage and species distribution of all trees must be consistent before and after the selective timber harvest. (D) Building Setback Lines.A building setback line of fifteen feet is required from the edge of any wetland buffer. Minor structural intrusions into the area of the building setback may be allowed if the administrator determined that such intrusions will not negatively impact the wetland. TABLE X. Examples of measures to reduce impacts to wetlands. xamplesAictivities and Uses that Cause Disturbances Examples of Measures to Minimize Impacts f isturbanc fights • Parking lots • Direct lights away from wetland • Warehouses • Manufacturing Residential vise • Manufacturing • Locate activity that generates noise away from • Residential wettand Toxic • Parking lots • Route all new, untreated runoff away from runoff" • Roads wetland while ensuring wetland is not dewatered • Manufacturing • Establish covenants limiting use of pesticides • Residential areas within 150 ft of wetland • Application of agricultural pesticides • Apply integrated pest management • Landscaping tormwater• Parking lots • Retrofit stormwater detention and treatment runoff • Roads for roads and existing adjacent development • Manufacturing • Prevent channelized flow from lawns that • Residential areas directly enters the buffer • Commercial • Landscaping hange in • Impermeable surfaces ater • Lawns • Infiltrate or treat, detain, and disperse into egime • Tilling uffer new runoff from impervious surfaces and ew lawns ets and • Residential areas • Use privacy fencing: plant dense vegetation to uman delineate buffer edge and to discourage disturbance disturbance using vegetation appropriate for the coregion; place wetland and its buffer in a separate tract Dust • Tilled fields • Use best management practices to control dust http://Iibrary.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientID=16478&HTMRequest=http%3 a%2f.. 10/10/2012 Municode Page 11 of 13 These examples are not necessarily adequate for minimizing toxic runoff if threatened or endangered species are present at the site. (6) Mitigation for Wetland Impacts. As a condition of any permit allowing alteration of wetlands and/or wetland buffers, the county shall require that the applicant engage in the restoration, creation or enhancement of wetlands and their buffers in order to offset the impacts resulting from the applicants actions. If wetland or wetland buffer impacts are proposed, a sequence of review must be considered. First, the applicant must consider avoiding the wetland or wetland buffer. If the applicant cannot avoid the wetland or wetland buffer,they must consider reducing (or minimizing)the impact. Impacts which cannot be avoided must be mitigated as provided in the ordinance codified in this chapter. Mitigation for buffers shall be on a minimum 1:1 ratio. Approval of the mitigation plan shall be signified by a notarized memorandum of agreement signed by the applicant and director of the department of community development or designee, and recorded with the Mason County auditor.The agreement shall refer to all requirements for the mitigation project. The county may suspend or revoke a permit if it finds that the applicant has not complied with the conditions or limitations set forth in the permit or has exceeded the scope of work set for in the permit. The overall goal of any compensatory project shall be no net loss of wetland function and acreage. (A) Wetland mitigation ratios are illustrated in the following Table 8.52.110(H): Table 8.52.110(H).Wetland Mitigation Replacement Ratios Table etland Category e-establishment or Rehabilitation 1:1 Reestablishment nhancement Only reation or Creation (R/C) and Enhancement E ALL Category IV .5:1 :1 1:1 R/C and 2:1 E :1 ll Category 111 :1 :1 1:1 R/C and 2:1 E :1 ategory 11 Estuarine ase-by-case :1 rehabilitation ofCase-by-caseCase-by-case n estuarine wetland 11 other Category 11 :1 :1 1:1 R/C and 4:1 E 2:1 Zategory I Forested :1 12:1 1:1 R/C and 10:1 E 4:1 ategory I other :1 :1 1:1 R/C and 6:1 E 16:1 ategory I NaturalCase-by-case :1 rehabilitation of aCase-by-caseCase-by-case erita a site aturat Heritage site ategory I CoastalCase-by-case :1 rehabilitation of aCase-by-caseCase-by-case -a goon oastal lagoon ategory I BogCase-by-case :1 rehabilitation of aCase-by-caseCase-by-case o ategory I EstuarineCase-by-case :1 rehabilitation ofCase-by-caseCase-by-case In estuarine wetland (B) Wetland Restoration, Creation and Enhancement(see details in Section 8.52.270(i))." (C) The department may increase or decrease the ratios based on one or more of the following: (i) Replacement ratios may be increased under the following circumstances: A- Uncertainty exists as to the probable success of the proposed restoration or creation; http://Iibrary.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&cliendD=16478&HTMRequest--http%3 a%2f... 10/10/2012 Municode Page 12 of 13 B. A significant period of time will elapse between impact and establishment of wetland functions at the mitigation site; C- Proposed compensation will result in a lower category wetland or reduced functions relative to the wetland being impacted; or D- The impact was an unauthorized impact. (ii) Replacement ratios may be decreased under the following circumstances: A. Documentation by the applicant provides more certainty that the proposed compensation actions will be successful. For example, demonstrated prior success with similar compensation actions as those proposed,and/or extensive hydrologic data to support the proposed water regime; B. Documentation by the applicant demonstrates that the proposed compensation actions will provide functions and values that are significantly greater than the wetland being impacted;or C- The proposed mitigation actions are conducted in advance of the impact and are shown to be successful. (D) Off-Site Compensatory Mitigation. (i} Considerations for determining'whether off-site mitigation is preferable include, but are not limited to: A. On-site conditions do not favor successful establishment of the required vegetation type,or lack the proper soil conditions, or hydrology; B. On-site compensation would result in an aquatic habitat that is isolated from other natural habitats or severely impaired by the effects of the adjacent development; C. Off-site location is crucial to one or more species that is threatened, endangered,or otherwise of concern, and the on-site location is not; D. Off-site location is crucial to larger ecosystem functions, such as providing corridors between habitats, and the on-site location is not; and E. Off-site compensation has a greater likelihood of success or will provide greater functional benefits. (ii) When determining whether off-site mitigation is preferable,the value of the site-specific wetland functions at the project site, such as flood control nutrient retention sediment filtedn , and rare or unique habitats 9 q or species, should be fully considered. (iii) When conditions do not favor on-site compensation, off-site compensatory mitigation should be located as close to the impact site as possible, at least within the same watershed, while still replacing lost functions. (E) Monitoring Requirements. Mason County shall require monitoring reports on an annual basis for a minimum of five years and up to ten years, or until the department determines that the mitigation project has achieved success.The wetlands mitigation plan shall provide specific criteria for monitoring the mitigation project. Criteria shall be project-specific and use best available http://Iibrary.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientID=16478&HTMRequest=http%3 a%2f... 10/10/2012 Municode Page 13 of 13 science to aid the department in evaluating whether or not the project has achieved success. (7) Permit Review.The basic concern in the permitting process is to avoid and minimize wetland impacts. Permits are issued when the applicant can demonstrate that the activity is both unavoidable and necessary. The applicant must state the purpose of the proposed project, and demonstrate the requirement for a wetland location or access across wetlands, and the reason it cannot be located at other sites, or at another location on-site. (Ord. 138-06(part), 2006.Ord. 106-04 Att. B(part), 2004;Ord. 36A-97(part), 1997:Ord. 77-93(part), 1993). (Ord. No. 54-09, 6-16-2009) http://Iibrary.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientlD=16478&HTMRequest=http%3 a%2f... 10/10/2012 APPENDIX F Wetland Functions and Values Information It is important that those involved in wetland regulation and management understand their functions and values. Knowledge of these roles can be a key factor in the design and implementation of wetland inventories. Not all wetlands provide each function or value nor do they provide them to the same degree. Variations occur because of wetland type and characteristics, as well as regional and local influences. Some local governments try to distinguish how functions and values relate to their community and region. The following is a brief summary. Water Supply With the growth of urban centers and dwindling water supplies, wetlands are increasingly important as a source of surface and ground water. They can function as recharge areas where water soaks into the soils,replenishing ground water supplies. Wetlands are also areas where ground water moves to the surface through springs and seepage, often collecting in pools and ponds, and supplying critical reserves during periods of drought. Flood Control Wetlands are valuable in reducing the impact of flooding. They have the ability to store and slow the flow of water from upland run-off. If a wetland is associated with a river in a flat valley,the wetland and its vegetation reduces the height and velocity of flood peaks. Some wetland soils can store large amounts of floodwater and gradually release them downstream. Construction in flood plain wetlands causes increase flood heights and rates, and an associated increase in flood damage. Erosion Control Vegetated wetlands serve as natural buffers from the effects of tides, waves, wind and river currents. They dissipate the energy of these erosive forces. The fibrous root systems of wetland plants bind and stabilize banks,protecting the shoreline from erosion. On the coast,they can limit wave generation, slow and absorb the impacts of wave energy, and thereby protect inland areas from storm damage. Construction of bulkheads, rip-rap, and other banked hardening stabilization techniques simply transfer the erosive energy to neighboring areas. Pollution and Sediment Control Wetlands protect and improve the quality of surface and ground waters by removing sediments, nutrients,heavy metals, and hazardous chemicals. Wetlands vegetation filters particulate matter from the water. When moving water comes into contact with vegetation, its flow is slowed and sediment falls out of suspension. The root systems trap the sediment, reducing siltation in downstream water bodies. Substances such as nutrients,pathogens, and many chemicals are often bound to the surface of sediment particles. Thus, sedimentation reduces both organic and inorganic pollutants. These pollutants may be released when wetland soils are disturbed. Wetland vascular plants and algae also absorb nutrients and chemicals. The micro-organisms utilize dissolved nutrients and break down organic matter. Research is underway to determine the impacts of utilizing wetlands as tertiary waste treatment facilities. Wildlife Habitat Wetlands, the interface between land and water, are among the richest wildlife habitats in the world. They provide the conditions essential for the breeding, nesting, feeding, and protection for many species of waterfowl,mammals,reptiles, and amphibians. These conditions include abundant water, diverse and rich vegetation, and adequate cover. Many of these species are "obligates" or dependent upon the wetland for their survival. Some such as the beaver spend their entire lifetimes in the wetland environment. Others like the salmon inhabit it for shorter, but critical, parts of their life cycle. Numerous species (such as deer and raccoon)depend on wetlands as a source of drinking water, food, and winter cover. Wetlands are as critical to the needs of these species as they are to those that depend solely on wetland habitat. Though many waterfowl nest primarily in northern freshwater wetlands, they use wetlands through out the county while migrating and for over- wintering. Birds such as herons, egrets,rails and harriers depend upon wetlands for their survival. Both salt and freshwater wetlands are important spawning,nursery, feeding, and wintering areas for sport and commercial fish and shellfish. Wetlands also support many endangered plant and animal species. Although wetlands constitute only 5 per cent of the nation's lands, close the 35 per cent of all rare and endangered animal species are dependent upon them. (McMillan,A. 1986) Food Web Productivity Wetlands play an important part in the food web. Coastal wetlands are among the most productive areas in the world. Solar energy is utilized by wetland plants to produce hundreds of pounds of nutrients per acre of salt marsh annually. The vegetation dies, decays, and is broken down to form a nutrient-rich "soup" called detritus. This rich food source is converted by micro-organisms into basic nutrients and elements for use by vascular plants and phytoplankton (minute floating plant life). The phytoplankton are consumed by zooplankton(minute floating animal life). the detritus and plankton's are carried into tidal creeks, and bays and are consumed by invertebrates such as oysters, shrimp and crabs. they in turn are preyed upon by other animals including humans. It has been estimated that 90 per cent of the important commercial marine species either spend their entire lives in estuarine wetlands or require estuaries as nursery grounds (Kusler, J. 1983). Freshwater wetlands also provide food, habitat, and spawning grounds for many other species of fish. Education and Research Coastal and inland wetlands provide unique opportunities for education and scientific research. Due to the land-water interface, diversity of vegetation,topography, and the resulting varied habitats, wetlands are ideal for studying plant and animal life. Because ecological relationships are easily observed,they are excellent locations for teaching environmental science. The complex ecological relationships of wetland systems make them valuable areas for scientific research as well. Recreation and Aesthetic Values Wetlands are areas not only of great diversity but also of great beauty. They provide open space and contrast for both visual and recreational enjoyment, especially valuable in urban areas. Visitors include photographers,bird watchers,hikers,boaters,hunters, fishers and natural history enthusiasts. Appreciation and use of wetlands as a recreational resource is steadily increasing on both a national and state-wide basis. National,wetland-dependent waterfowl are hunted by over 2 million hunters. Nisqually National wildlife Refuge, near Olympia, Washington has had a 300 percent increase on visitor use since 1977. (McMillan,A. 1986) References Washington State Department of Ecology,A Guide to Conducting Wetlands Inventories, 1989 APPENDIX G WETLAND AND UPLAND DATA FORMS WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM —Western Mountains,Valleys, and Coast Region Project/Site:Tiger Lake oronerties City/County:Belfair,Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 "nplicant/Owner.Olvmpic Prooertv Group State:WA Sampling Point TH 1-A oestigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat 47 31'09.44"N Long:122 50'11.22"west Datum:Google Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam 5-15%slopes NWI classification:PFOSSEMC Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil ,or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are'Normal Circienstances"present? Yes E 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 E No❑ Is the Sam pled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes E No❑ within a Wetland? Yes E No❑ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes E No❑ Remarks:Scrub/shrub area of Welland A at the north end of the onsite delineation. Seasonally flooded wetland with no water present during field visit but evidence of hydrology present throughout. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet Tree Stratum (Plot size:30) %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1, That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 2 (A) 2• Total Nurnber of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 2 (B) 4. Percent of Dominant Species =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 10016 (A/8) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:3 1.S 'raea dou lasii 50% Yes FACW Prevalence Index worksheet: 2 Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3 OBL species x 1= 4 FACW species x 2= 5 FAC species x 3= 50% , =Total Cover FACU species x 4= Herb Stratum (Plot size:39) UPL species x 5= 1.Carex obnuota 50%0 Yes OBL Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. 3 Prevalence Index =B/A= 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 E Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 E Dominance Test is>500/6 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is 53.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 11. 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must 50% =Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 1' Hydrophytic 2. Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes E No❑ '/o Bare Ground in Herb Stratum /o Remarks:Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation met due to 100%cover by FACW and OBL species. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point TH 1-A 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) % Tvoe' Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-16" 10 YR 211 100% silt loam no redox features '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(fF2) ❑ 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(A11) ❑ Depleted Matrix(F3) ® Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ 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® No❑ Remarks:Low chroma for matrix color so meets the hydric soil indicator A-12. 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 MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 49) 4A,and 4B) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(611) ❑ Drainage Patterns(B10) ❑ Water Marks(131) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(B13) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Sediment Deposits(B2) '❑ 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(B4) ❑ 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(136) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)(LRR A) ❑ Raised Ant Mounds(136)(LRR A) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(87) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Frost-Heave Hummocks(D7) ® Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(BB) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes® No❑ includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:Hydrology not present during field visit but evidence indicates hydrology is present for a frequency and duration to create wetland hydrology conditions. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Western Mountains,Valleys, and Coast Region ProjectlSite:Tiger Lake properties _City/County.Belfair.Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 -plicanttOwner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point TH 2-A restigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat 47 31'09.44"N Long:122 50'11.22"W Datum:Google Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam 5-15%sloves NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year'? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are'Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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® Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No within a Wetland? Yes❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Forest/shrub upland area just outside the wetland. Logged about 15 years ago so only a few tall trees in this area. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:30�' ° Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Pseudotsuoa menziesii 20% Yes FACU That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (A) 2. Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 4 (B) 4. I Percent of Dominant Species 2 °° =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (A/B) Japlinp/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:30') 1.Gaultheria shallon 50% Yes FACU Prevalence Index worksheet: 2.Corylus cornuta 35% Yes FACU Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3. OBL species x 1 = 4. FACW species x 2= 5. FAC species x 3= 85% =Total Cover FACU species 140% x 4=560 Herb Stratum (Plot size: UPL species x 5= 1.Polvstichum munitum 25% Yes FACU Column Totals: 140% (A) 560 (B) 2.Pteridium aauilinum 10% No FACU 3 Prevalence Index =B/A= 4 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 ❑ Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is s3.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting 9. data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. 11 ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must °/5 0 _ =Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:_) 1. Hydrophytic 2• Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes❑ No A Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 65% Remarks:Area dominated by FACU plant species so dominance test revealed less than 50%dominance by FAC,FACW and OBL species and prevalence index greater than 3.0. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 2-A Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confine the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Tie' Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-4" 10 YR 3/3 100% gr sa to no redox features 4-16" 10 YR 314 1000/0 ar sa to no redox features 'Type: C=Concentration,D=D etion,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(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 Gleyed Matrix(F2) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface(All) ❑ Depleted Matrix(F3) ❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ 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❑ No Remarks:Chroma too high for matrix color so none of hydric soil indicators met. 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 MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 4B) 4A,and 4B) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(B11) ❑ Drainage Patterns(B10) ❑ Water Marks(B1) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(1313) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Sediment Deposits(B2) ❑ 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(B5) ❑ 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(B8) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:No hydrology present during field visit and no evidence of wetland hydrology. 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:Tiger Lake Properties City/County:Belfair,Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 plicantfOwner.Olympic Property Grout) State:WA Sampling Point:TH 3-A restigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landfonn(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat 47 31%.44"N Long: 122 50'11.22"W Datum:Google Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam 5-15%slopes NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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® Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No® within a Wetland? Yes❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Shrub upland area just outside Wetland A_ Logged about 15 years ago so only a few tall trees in this area. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:M %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Alnus rubra 5% No FAC That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 1 (A) 2. Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 3 (B) Percent of Dominant Species 5% =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 33% (A/B) oaolincLShrubStratum (Pbtsize:3_0') 1.Rubus spectabilis 50% Yes FAC Prevalence Index worksheet: 2.Gaultheria shallon 15% No FACU Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3 OBL species x 1 = 4 FACW species x 2= 5 FAC species 80% x 3=240 65% =Total Cover FACU species 90% x 4=360 Herb Stratum (Plot size:30' UPL species x 5= 1.PQb0churn munitum 30% Yes FACU Column Totals: 170% (A) 600 (B) 2.Rubus ursinus °/3 % _ Yes FACU 3.Blechnum spirant 15% No FAC Prevalence Index =B/A= 3.53 4.Pteridium aouilinum 15% No FACU Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5.Athvrium filix-femina 10% No FAC ❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 ❑ Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is 53.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 11. 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must 100% =Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 1" Hydrophytic ? Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes❑ No k Bare Ground in Herb Stratum Remarks:Area dominated by FACU plant species so dominance test revealed less than 50%dominance by FAC,FACW and OBL species and prevalence index greater than 3.0. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 3-A 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' Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-8" 10 YR 3/3 100% gr sa to no redox features 8-16" 10 YR 4/3 100% Qr sa to no redox features '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 Soile: ❑ 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(fF12) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) ❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) ❑ Depleted Matrix(F3) ❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ 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❑ No Remarks:Chroma too high for matrix color so none of hydric soil indicators met. 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(69)(except MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 413) 4A,and 4B) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(B11) ❑ Drainage Patterns(1310) ❑ Water Marks(131) ❑ 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(132) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(134) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(133) ❑ Iron Deposits(135) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) ❑ FAC-Neutral Test(135) ❑ 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® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No 21 includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:No hydrology present during field visit and no evidence of wetland hydrology. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 r WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast Region Project/Site:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair,Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 plicant/Owner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point:TH 4-A restigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landformi(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10% Subregion(LRR):ERR A Lat:47 31109.44"N Long:122 50'11.22'west Datum:Good Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood-gravelly sandy loam 5-15%slopes NWI classification:PFOSSEMC Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil ,or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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❑ Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes® No❑ within a Wetland? Yes® No❑ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes® No❑ Remarks:Scrub/shrub area of Wetland A at the north end of the onsite delineation. Seasonally flooded wetland with no water present during field visit but evidence of hydrology present throughout. VEGETATION —Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:20') %Cover Sees? Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Fran-gula purshiana 10% Yes FAC That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 5 (A) 2' Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 5 (B) 4 Percent of Dominant Species 10% =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100% (AB) Japlin-g/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:30' 1.SSpiraea douglasii 15o Yes FACW Prevalence Index worksheet: 2.Rubus s ectabilis 10% Yes FAC Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3.Vaccinium oarvifolium 5% No UPI OBL species x 1= 4 FACW species x 2= 5 FAC species x 3= 30% =Total Cover FACU species x 4= Herb Stratum (Plot size:30 UPL species x 5= 1.Cafex obnupta 5°/� o^ Yes OBL Column Totals: (A) (B) 2.Athyrium filix-femina 2 q5 0 Yes FAC 3 Prevalence Index =B/A= 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ® Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6. ® Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence index is 53.0' t3 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 11. 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must 100% =Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:_� 1• Hydrophytic 2. Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes® No❑ Yo Bare Ground in Herb Stratum Remarks:Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation met due to 100%cover by FACW and OBL species. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point TH 4-A 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' Loci Texture Remarks 0-8" 10 YR 2/2 100% organ si to no redox features 8-16" 1.0 YR 2/1 100% orq si to no mdox features '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 Soils': ❑ Histosol(All) ❑ 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) wetiand 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❑ Remarks:Low chroma for matrix color so meets the hydric soil indicator A-12. 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 MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 413) 4A,and 4B). ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(1311) ❑ Drainage Patterns(1310) ❑ Water Marks(131) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(1313) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Sediment Deposits(B2) ❑ 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(133) ❑ Iron Deposits(B5) ❑ 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(67) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Frost-Heave Hummocks(D7) ® Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(88) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes® No❑ includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:Hydrology not present during field visit but evidence indicates hydrology is present for a frequency and duration to create wetland hydrology conditions. US Arm Co of Engineers Western Mountains Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 s En n , Y Corps Y 9 i WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM —Western Mountains,Valleys, and Coast Region Project/Site:Tiger Lake Properties City/County:Belfair,Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 A-plicant/Owner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point:TH 5-A restigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslooe Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat 47 31'09.44"N Long:122 50'11.22"west Datum:Gomle Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam.5-15%slopes __ NWI classification:PFOSSEMC Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Sail or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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❑ Is the Sampled Area Hydric Sal Present? Yes® No❑ within a Wetland? Yes ID No❑ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes® No❑ Remarks:Forested area of Wetland A that is a narrow north-south section. Drainage of water occurs through this area but also appears to stand during the winter and spring rainy seasons. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Testworksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:30') %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Alnus rubra 20% Yes FAC That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 5 (A) 2.Frangula vurshiana 15% Yes FAC Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 6 (B) a, Percent of Dominant Species 20% =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 83% (A/B) .jaoling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:30') 1.Rubus spectabilis 3 % Yes FAC Prevalence Index worksheet: 2.Gaultheria shallon 20% Yes FACU Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3.Vaccinium ovatum 10% NO FACU OBL species x 1 = 4.Soiraea dougiash • 10% No FAC FACW species x 2= 5. FAC species x 3= 70% =Total Cover FACU species x 4= Herb Stratum (Plot size:20 UPL species x 5 1.Athyrium filix-femina 20% Yes FAC Column Totals: (A) (B) 2.Lysichiton americanum 15% Yes OBL 3.Polystichum munitum 10% No FACU Prevalence Index =B/A= 4.Pteridium acuilinum 10% No FACU Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ® Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 ® Dominance Test is>500% 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is 53.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. 11 ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 55% =Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic. ) 1. Hydrophytic 2. Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes® No❑ /o Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 4510 Remarks:Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation met due to 100%cover by FACW and OBL species. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast--Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 5-A 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'_ Locz Texture Remarks 0-10" 2.5 Y 3/1 100% silt loam no redox features 10-16" 2.5 Y 411 90% 10 YR 4/6 10°o C M silt loam '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 Soile: ❑ Histosol(All) ❑ 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(172) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ® Depleted Below Dark Surface(Al 1) ❑ Depleted Matrix(F3) ❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ Redox Dark Surface(176) '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® No❑ Remarks:Low chroma for matrix color so meets the hydric soil indicator A-12. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators(minimum of one required check all that aooly) Secondary Indicators(2 or more required) ❑ Surface Water(All) ® Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(except MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(89)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 4B) 4A,and 4B) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(1311) ❑ Drainage Patterns(610) ❑ Water Marks(B1) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(1313) ❑ 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(B5) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) ❑ FAG-Neutral Test(D5) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(86) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)(LRR A) ❑ Raised Ant Mounds(136)(LRR A) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(87) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Frost-Heave Hummocks(D7) ® Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(88) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes® No❑ includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:Hydrology not present during field visit but evidence indicates hydrology is present for a frequency and duration to create wetland hydrology conditions. US Anny Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Western Mountains,Valleys, and Coast Region Project/Site:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair,Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 Vlicant/Owner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point:TH 6-A vestigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslove Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat:47 31'09.44"N Long: 122 50'11.22"W Datum:Google Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam.5-15%slopes NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation .Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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® Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No® within a Wetland? Yes❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Upland forest alongside the north-south section of Wetland A(near WB A-40). Deciduous forest with low shrub community dominating. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:301 %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Frangula ourshiana 20% Yes FAC That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (A) 2.Alnus rubra 20% Yes FAC Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 6 (B) 4. Percent of Dominant Species Sapling 40% =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (AB) Shrub Stratum (Plot size:30_) 1.Gaultheria shallop 50% Yes FACU Prevalence Index worksheet: 2.Vaccinium parvifolium 10% No UPL Total%Cover of: Multiply by 3.Rubus snectabilis 10% No FACU OBL species _ x 1 = 4. FACW species x 2= 5, FAC species x 3= 70% =Total Cover FACU species 155% x 4=620 Herb Stratum (Plot size:20_,_,)' UPL species 10% x 5=50 1.Polvstichum munitum20/° Yes FACU Column Totals: 165% (A) 670 (B) 2.Pteridium aauillinum 20% Yes FACU 3.Rubus ursinus 15% Yes FACU Prevalence Index =B/A= 4.06 4. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5. ❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 ❑ Dominance Test is>50% 7. ❑ Prevalence Index is 53.0' a. ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting 9, data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 10. ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 11. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 5°5 /o Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic.'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1 . Hydrophytic 2 Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes❑ No V.Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 45% Remarks:Area dominated by FACU plant species so dominance test revealed less than 50%dominance by FAC,FACW and OBL species and prevalence index greater than 3.0. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point TH 6-A 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' Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-4" 10 YR 313 100% or sa to some duff present 4-16" 10 YR 3/4 100% car sa to no redox features 'Type: C=Concentration,D=De letion,RM=Reduced Matrix,CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. ZLocation: PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric S01153: ❑ 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(Fi)(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 hydrophyfic 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(ff present): Type: Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Chroma too high for matrix color so none of hydric soil indicators met. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: i Primary Indicators(minimum of one required*check all that apply) Secondary Indicators(2 or more required) ❑ Surface Water(Al) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(except MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(69)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 4B) 4A,and 4B) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(B11) ❑ Drainage Patterns(1310) ❑ Water Marks(B1) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(1313) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Sediment Deposits(82) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(33) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Geomorphic Position(D2) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(B4) ❑ 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(136) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(131)(LRR A) ❑ Raised Ant Mounds(136)(LRR A) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Frost-Heave Hummocks(07) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(68) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth Cinches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:No hydrology present during field visit and no evidence of wetland hydrology. 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:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair.Mason Sampling Date:101412012 '-)plicanttOwner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point:TH 1-B vestigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillsloge Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat:47 31'09.44"N Long: 122 50'11.22"west Datum:Google Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam.5-15%slopes NWI classification:PEMC Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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❑ Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes® No❑ within a Wetland? Yes® No❑ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes® No❑ Remarks:Small emergent wetland pocket upslope of Wetland A. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:3_Q)' %Cover_ Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Alnus rubra 10% No FAC That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 2 (A) 2. Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 2 (B) 4. Percent of Dominant Species 10% =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100% (AB) 3apling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 1.Spiraea douglasn 5% No FACW Prevalence Indexworksheet: 2 Total%,Cover of: Multiply by: 3. - OBL species x 1 = 4. FACW species x 2= 5 FAC species x 3= 5% =Total Cover FACU species x 4= Herb Stratum (Plot size:10) UPL species x 5= 1.Carex obnupta 8 °5/o Yes OBL Column Totals: (A) (B) 2.Eguisetum arvense 200 Yes FAC 3.Juncus effusus _ 15_Q No FACW Prevalence Index =B/A= 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ® Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 ® Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is 53.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 11. 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must 120% =Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Wood Vine Stratum (Plot size: 1' Hydrophytic 2. Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes® No❑ Y.Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 0 Remarks:Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation met due to 100%cover by FACW and OBL species. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point TH 1-13 Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches)_ Color(mast) % Color(moist) % Tvoe, Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-12" 2.5 Y 3/2 90% 10 YR 4/6 10% C M gr sa to 12-20" 2.5 Y 4/2 10�0% ar sa to no redox features '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(All0) ❑ 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) '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® No❑ Remarks:Low chroma for matrix color so meets the hydric soil indicator A-11. 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 MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 4B) 4A,and 4B) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(B11) ❑ Drainage Patterns(B10) ❑ Water Marks(B1) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(1313) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ® Sediment Deposits(62) ❑ 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(B5) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) ❑ FAC-Neutral Test(D5) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(66) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(131)(LRR A) ❑ Raised Ant Mounds(136)(LRR A) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(67) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Frost-Heave Hummocks(D7) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(68) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes® No❑ includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:Hydrology not present during field visit but evidence indicates hydrology is present for a frequency and duration to create wetland hydrology conditions. 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:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair,Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 plicant/Ownec Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point:TH 2-A restigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:$5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslooe Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat 47 31'09.44"N Long: 122 5V 11.22"W Datum:Google Soil Map Unit Name:Ab AldmDW gravely sandy loam,5-15%slopes NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation .Soil ,or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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® Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No® within a Wetland? Yes❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Upland forest outside Wetland B. Dominated by young conifer trees with a somewhat sparse shrub and herbaceous understory. VEGETATION— Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:30 %Cover Species? Sta us Number of Dominant Species 1.Pseudotsuga menziesii 50% Yes FACU That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (A) 2. Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 4 (B) Percent of Dominant Species 0°5 /° =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (AB) SaolinglShrub_Straturn (Plot size:3V) 1'.Gaultheria shallon 2 % Yes FACU Prevalence Index worksheet: 2.Vaccinium ovatum 15% No FACU Total%Cover of _ Multiply by: 3. OBL species x 1 = q FACW species x 2= 5. FAC species 10% x 3=30 40°o =Total Cover FACU species 165% x 4=660 Herb Stratum (Plot size:30 UPL species x 5= 1.Rubus ursinus 50% Yes FACU Totals: 175% (A) 690 (B) 2.Gaultheria shal n 25° Yes FACU 3.Holcus lanatus 10% No FAC Prevalence Index =B/A= 3.94 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 ❑ Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is 53.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ Wetiand Non-Vascular Plants' 10. 11 ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 8 Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic.'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:_� 1. Hydrophytic ? Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes❑ No Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 15% Remarks:Area dominated by FACU plant species so dominance test revealed less than 50%dominance by FAC,FACW and OBL species and prevalence index greater than 3.0. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 2-B 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) % Tyre' Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-16" 10 YR 3/4 100% gr sa to no redox features '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(Al 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) ❑ Depleted Matrix(F3) ❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ 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 Sol[Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Chroma too high for matrix color so none of hydric soil indicators met. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators(minimum of one reouired:check all that apply) Secondary Indicators(2 or more reouired) ❑ Surface Water(Al) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(except MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 413) 4A,and 413) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(B11) ❑ Drainage Patterns(1310) ❑ Water Marks(131) ❑ 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(132) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(B4) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(133) ❑ Iron Deposits(B5) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) ❑ FAC-Neutral Test(135) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(136) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)(LRR A) ❑ Raised Ant Mounds(136)(LRR A) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Frost-Heave Hummocks(D7) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:No hydrology present during field visit and no evidence of wetland hydrology. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM —Western Mountains,Valleys, and Coast Region ProjectlSite:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair.Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 iplicant/Owner:Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point:TH J& iestigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hilislope,terrace,etc.):Hillsloge Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%}:5-10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat:47 31'09.44"N Long:122 50'11.22"west Datum:Goggle Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam 5-15%slopes NWI classification:PEMC Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation .Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes El 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❑ Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes® No❑ within a Wetland? Yes® No❑ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes® No❑ Remarks:Small emergent wetland pocket upslope of Wetlands A and D. Surrounded by upland forest dominated by young conifer forest. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet. Tree Stratum (Plot size:�0' %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1. That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 1 (A) 2. Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 1 (B) A. Percent of Dominant Species Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100% (AB) Japling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:M 1.Sgiraea douglasii 10% No FACW Prevalence Index worksheet: 2 Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3;. OBL species x 1 = 4_ FACW species x 2= 5, FAC species x 3= 10% =Total Cover FACU species x 4= Herb Stratum (Plot size:M UPL species x 5= 1.Carex obnupta 90% Yes OBL Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. 3 Prevalence Index =B/A= 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ® Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation g ® Dominance Test is>500/6 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is 53.0' B. ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 11. 120% Total Cover 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 1. Hydrophytic 2• Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes® No❑ Yo Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 10° Remarks:Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation met due to 100%cover by OBL species. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TTH 1-C 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, L Texture Remarks 0-6" 10 YR 2/1 100% $i loam no redox features 6-16" 2.5 Y 4/1 100° si loam no redox features 'Type: C--Concentration D=Depleton,RM=Reduced Matrix,CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. kocation: 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(171)(except MLRA 1) ❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) ❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ® Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) ❑ Depleted Matrix(173) ❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ Redox Dark Surface(F6) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and ❑ Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface(177) wetland hydrology must be present, ❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) ❑ Redox Depressions(F8) unless disturbed or problematic. Restrictive Layer(if present): Type: Depth Cinches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes® No ❑ Remarks:Low chroma for matrix color so meets the hydric soil indicator A-11. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators(minimum of one required check all that apply) Secondary Indicatgrs(2 or more required) ❑ Surface Water(Al) ® Water-Stained Leaves(39)(except MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 4B) 4A,and 4B) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(B11) ❑ Drainage Patterns(610) ❑ Water Marks(B1) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(B13) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ® Sediment Deposits(32) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(B3) (D.Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Geomorphic Position(D2) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(64) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Iron Deposits(135) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) ❑ FAC-Neutral Test(DS) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(136) ❑ 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) O Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(88) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth Cinches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes® No❑ includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:Hydrology not present during field visit but evidence indicates hydrology is present for a frequency and duration to create wetland hydrology conditions. 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:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Betfair.Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 plicant/Owner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point:TH 2-A ....estigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%): 1 Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat 47 31'09.44"N Long:122 5Y 11.22"W Datum:Goggle Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam,5-15%slopes NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® No❑ Are Vegetation Sal 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® Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No® within a Wetland? Yes❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Upland forest outside Wetland C. Dominated by young conifer and deciduous trees with a dense low shrub layer and sparse herbaceous understory. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:3M %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Alnus rubra 25% Yes FAC That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 1 (A) 2.Pseudotsuga menzisii 15% Yes FACU Total Number of Dominant 3.Pinus monticola 100/0 No FACU Species Across All Strata: 5 (B) Percent of Dominant Species 50% =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 20% (AB) Sapling/Shrub Stratum {Plot size: 1.Gaultheria shallon 50% Yes FACU Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3 OBL species x 1 = 4_ FACW species x 2= 5. FAC species 25% x 3=75 50%/o =Total Cover FACU species 100% x 4=400 Herb Stratum (Plot size:30') UPL species x 5= 1.Rubus ursinus 15% Yes FACU _ Column Totals: 125% (A) 475 (B) 2.Pteridium aguilinum 1 %0 0 Yes FACT 3 Prevalence Index =B/A= 338 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6. ❑ Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is s3.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 11. 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must 52 % =Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:_J 1' Hydrophytic Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes❑ No /o Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 7 Remarks:Area dominated by FACU plant species so dominance test revealed less than 50%dominance by FAC, FACW and OBL species and prevalence index greater than 3.0. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 2-C Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features finches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % _ Type' Locz Texture Remarks 0-8" 10 YR 3/3 100% gr sa to no redox features 8-16" 10 YR 314 100% ar sa to no redox features '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 Gleyed Matrix T2) ❑ 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(178) unless disturbed or problematic. Restrictive Layer(if present): Type: Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Chroma too high for matrix color so none of hydric soil indicators met. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators(minimum of one required-check all that aooiv) Secondary Indicators(2 or more required) ❑ Surface Water(Al) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(except MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 413) 4A,and 413) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(B11) ❑ Drainage Patterns(1310) ❑ Water Marks(131) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(1313) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Sediment Deposits(B2) ❑ 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(B4) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Iron Deposits(135) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) ❑ FAC-Neutral Test(135) ❑ 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(137) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No 10 includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:No hydrology present during field visit and no evidence of wetland hydrok>gy. 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:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair.Mason Sampling Date:1 Q1412012 plicant/Owner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point TH 1-D estigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat 47 1'09.44"N Long:122 50'11.22"west Datum:Goggle Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam.5-15%slopes NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (if no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are'Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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® Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑. No® within a Wetland? Yes❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Upland area north of Wetiand D which is dominated by deciduous forest that has a dense shrub and herbaceous layers. VEGETATION —Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:30) Y.Cover ewes? Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Alnus rubs 25% Yes FAC That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 2 (A) 2. Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 3 (B) A Percent of Dominant Species 25% =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 67% (AB) .;apling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:3U) 1.Rubus spectabilis 30% Yes FAC Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3. 081-species x 1 = 4. FACW species x 2= 5 FAC species x 3= 30% =Total Cover FACU species_ x 4= Her Stratum (Plot size:20 UPL species x 5= 1.Polystichum munitum 3 % Yes FACU Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. 3 Prevalence Index =B/A 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 ® Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is s3.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 11. 35% Total Cover 'indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: ) 1. Hydrophytic ?- Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes® No❑ Y.Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 65° Remarks:Dominance test met due to greater 50%cover by FAC species. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 1-D 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'- LoO Texture Remarks 0-16" 10 YR 3/3 100% ar sa Io no redox features '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(A11) ❑ Depleted Matrix(F3) ❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ 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❑ No Remarks:Soil profile does not meet any of the hydric soil indicators. 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(69)(except MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 41B) 4A,and 413) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(1311) ❑ Drainage Patterns(1310) ❑ Water Marks(131) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(B13) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Sediment Deposits(62) ❑ 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(B4) ❑ 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(136) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)(LRR A) ❑ Raised Ant Mounds(136)(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® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No Includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:Hydrology not present during field visit and there is no evidence of wetland hydrology. 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:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair.Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 "-plicanVOwner.Oiymioic Property Grout) State:WA Sampling Point:TH 2-13 ,esdgator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,oonvex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10° Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat:47 31'09.44"N Long:122 50'11.22"W Datum:Google Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam 5-15%slopes NWI classification:PFOSSC Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation ,Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® No❑ Are Vegetation ,Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS— Attach site reap showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes® No❑ Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes® No❑ within a Wetland? Yes ® No❑ Welland Hydrology Present? Yes® No❑ Remarks:Wetland D is a large forested and scrub/shrub depressional system near the south end of the 16 acre parcel.System outlets via a culvert under Tiger Lake Road West near the southeast comer of the wetland. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:M ° Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Thuia olicata 25. % Yes FAC That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 3 (A) 2. Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 3 (B) 4. Percent of Dominant Species 25% =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100% (AB) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plotsize:20 1.Rubus spectabilis 1 % No FAC Prevalence Index worksheet 2.Soiraea douglasii 10 o No FACW Total%Cover of- Multiply by 3. OBL species x 1 = 4. FACW species x 2= 5 FAC species x 3= 20% =Total Cover FACU species x 4= Herb Stratum (Plot size:20 UPL species x 5= 1.Carex obnu ta50% Yes OBL Totals: (A) (B) 2.Athyrium filix-femina 25% — Yes FAC 3 Prevalence Index =B/A= 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 ® Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence index is 53.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 11. 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must °75/o =Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:� 1' Hydrophytic 2. Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes® No❑ %Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 25Yj Remarks:Greater than 50%dominance by FAC and OBL species. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point-TH 2-D 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' Loc1 Texture Remarks 0-10" 10 YR 2/2 100% si to no redox features 10-16" 10 YR 211 100% si to no redox features '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(172) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ® Depleted Below Dark Surface(Al 1) ❑ Depleted Matrix(F3) ❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ Redox Dark Surface(176) '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❑ No Remarks:Soil profile meets criteria for hydric soil indicator Al due to low matrix chroma in both soil layers. 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(Bg)(except MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(39)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 4B) 4A,and 4B) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(B11) ❑ Drainage Patterns(13110) ® Water Marks(131) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(613) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Sediment Deposits(62) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(33) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Geomorphic Position(132) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(34) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Iron Deposits(B5) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Solis(C6)- ❑ FAC-Neutral Test(135) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(66) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(31)(-RR A) ❑ Raised Ant Mounds(36)(-RR A) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(37) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Frost-Heave Hummocks(37) ® Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(38) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes® No ❑ includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:Hydrology not present during field visit but there is evidence of seasonally flooding and therefore evidence of wetland hydrology. 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:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair.Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 plicant/Owner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point TH 1-E estigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat 47 31'09.44"N Long:12 '11. "west Datum:Google Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam 5-15%slopes NWI classification:PSSC Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are'Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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❑ Is the Sampled Area Hydic Soil Present? Yes® No❑ within a Wetland? Yes® No❑ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes® No❑ Remarks:Wetland E is a large scrub/shrub depressional system in the southwest comer of the 14 acre parcel. Mosby dominated by spiraea with a small area of western crabapple at the north end. System is a dosed depression. VEGETATION— Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Testworksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:30 %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1, That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 1 (A) 2. Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 1 (B) Percent of Dominant Species =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100% (AB) 6apling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:30) 1.Spiraea douglasii 95% Yes FACW Prevalence Index worksheet: 2 Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3 OBL species x 1= 4. FACW species x 2= 5 FAC species x 3= 50% =Total Cover FACU species x 4= Herb Stratum (Plot size:� UPL species x 5= 1.Carex obnupta 10% No OBL Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. 3 Prevalence Index =B/A= 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ® Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 ® Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is 53.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 11 = 'indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must 10% Total Cover Vin e ne Stratum (Plot size: be present,unless disturbed or problematic. 1 Hydrophytic Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes® No❑ Y.Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 90% Remarks:Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation met due to 100%cover by FACW and OBL species. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast--Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 1-E 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) % Tvae' Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-4" 100% duff no redox features 4-8" 10 YR 2/1 100% sa loam 8-16" 10 YR 4/2 90% 10 YR 4/6 10° C vM_ sa loam 'Type: C=Concentration,D=Depletion,RM=Reduced Matrix,CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. ZLocation: PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3: ❑ 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 hydrophyticvegetation and (:1 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❑ Remarks:Soil profile meets the criteria for hydric soil indicator Al due to presence of low matrix chroma with redoximorphic features present within 12 inches of the soil surface. 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 MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 413) 4A,and 413) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(311) ❑ Drainage Patterns(310) ❑ Water Marks(31) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(613) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Sediment Deposits(B2) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(33) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Geomorphic Position(132) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(34) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Iron Deposits(B5) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) ❑ FAC-Neutral Test(135) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(96) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)(_RR A) ❑ Raised Ant Mounds(D6)(_RR A) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(67) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Frost-Heave Hummocks(D7) ® Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(88) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes® No❑ includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:Hydrology not present during field visit but evidence indicates hydrology is present for a frequency and duration to create wetland hydrology conditions. 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:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair,Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 iplicant/Owner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point TH 2-E restigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat 47 31'09.44"N Long:122 50'11.22"W Datum:Google Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam 5-15%stones NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation .Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are'Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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® Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No® within a Wetland? Yes❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Young forested upland community north of Welland E where there are a few large trees remain around the wetland system. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Testworksheet: Tree Stratum (Plo size:W / Cover Species?es? —Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Salix scouleriana 5% Yes FAC That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 2 (A) 2' Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 5 (B) Percent of Dominant Species 25% =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 40% (A/B) ,�aolino/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:30') 1.Gaultheria shallon 75% Yes _ FACU Prevalence Indexworksheet: 2.Vaccinium ovatum 5°2 /° Yes FACU_ Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3.Malus fusca 1 °/0 0 Yes FAQ_ OBL species x 1 = 4.Spiraea douglasii 10% No FACW FACW species 25%/o x 2=50 5. FAC species 25% x 3=75 125% =Total Cover FACU species 125% x 4=500 Herb Stratum (Plot size:W UPL species x 5= 1.Pteddium aguilinum °25/o Yes _ FACU Column Totals: 175% (A) 480 (B) 2. 3 Prevalence Index =B/A= 3.57 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation li ❑ Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is 53.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data In Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 11. 25% Total Cover 'lndi be present,unless disturbed or problematic.ptors of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must Woody tine Stratum (Plot size:iJ 1' Hydrophytic 2. Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes❑ No %Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 75°0 Remarks:Area dominated by FACU plant species so dominance test revealed less than 50%dominance by FAC,FACW and OBL species and prevalence index greater than 3.0. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point TH 2-E Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features finch Color(moist) �_ Color(moist) % Type'_ Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-6" 10 YR 3/2 100% gr sa to logging debris/bark 6-16" 10 YR 4/3 100% gr sa to no redox features I II 'Type: C=Concentration,D=De etion,RM=Reduced Matrix,CS--Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore.Unin ,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) 31ndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and ❑ Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) wetland hydrology must be present, ❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) ❑ Redox Depressions(178) unless disturbed or problematic. Restrictive Layer(if present): Tom: Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Chroma too high for matrix color so none of hydric soil indicators met. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators(minimum of one reauired:check all that apply) Secondary Indicators(2 or more reauired) ❑ Surface Water(Al) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(except MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(MLRA1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 4B) 4A,and 4B) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(1311) ❑ Drainage Patterns(1310) ❑ Water Marks(131) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(1313) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Sediment Deposits(62) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(63) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Geomorphic Position(D2) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(134) ❑ 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(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® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:No hydrology present during field visit and no evidence of wetland hydrology. 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:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair.Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2g12 plicantlOwner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point:TH 3-E1 ,estigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%): 10° Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat 47 31'09.44"N Long:122 50'11.22"W Datum:Google Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam 5-15%slopes NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this.time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation_ .Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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® Is the Sampled Area HY dric Soil Present? Yes❑ No within a Wetland? Yes❑ No Welland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Old logging staging area north of Wetland E. Hardhack and slough sedge dominating area that has many old branches that appear to be a result of logging operations. No hydric soil or wetland hydrology indicators present so appears to be historic upland. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Testworksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:30') %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1. That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 1 (A) 2. Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 1 (B) A Percent of Dominant Species =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100% (AB) ,;apling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 1.Sviraea douglasli 65% Yes FACW Prevalence Index worksheet: 2.Gaultheria shallop 10% No FACU _ Total%Cover of: _ Multiply by: 3.Nnus contorta 5% No FACU OBL species x 1 = q FACW species x 2= 5 FAC species x 3= 0° _ =Total Cover FACU species x 4= Herb Stratum (Plot size:20 UPL species x 5= 1.Carex obnupta 10% No OBL Column Totals: (A) (B) 2.Rubus ursinus 5% No FACU 3.Pteridium aouilinum 5% o) o FACU Prevalence Index =B/A= 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ® Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation B ® Dominance Test is>500/6 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is s3.0' B ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. 10 ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 11. 2 °/ Total Cover 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Woody vine Stratum (Plot size:� 1' Hydrophytic 2. Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes® No ❑ Yo Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 80% Remarks:Area dominated by FACW plant species so rapid test for hydrophybc vegetation is positive and there is greater than 50%dominance by FACW species. US Army Corps of Engineers Westem Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 3-E1 Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color(moiso % Color(moist) % Type, Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-8. 10 YR 2/2 100% si to no redox features.some bark 8-16" 2.5 Y 4/3 100% si to no redox features li " e: 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) 31ndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and ❑ Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface(F ) 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 Remarks:Chroma too high for matrix color so none of hydric soil indicators met. 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 MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 413) 4A,and 4B) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(1311) ❑ Drainage Patterns(B10) ❑ Water Marks(61) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(B13) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Sediment Deposits(132) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(B3) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Geomorphic Position(D2) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(B4) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Iron Deposits(155) ❑ 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(B7 ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Frost-Heave Hummocks(D7) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:No hydrology present during field visit and no evidence of wetland hydrology. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM-Western Mountains,Valleys, and Coast Region Projecusite:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair,Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 A-plicant/Owner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point:TH 3-E2 -estigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat 47 31'09.44"N Long: 122 50'11.22"W Datum:GQmle Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam,5-15%slopes NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation_ ,Sal ,or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances'present? Yes® 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® Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No ® within a wetland? Yes❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No ED Remarks:Old k>gging staging area north of Wetland E that is connected to the area sam pled at Test Hole 3-E1. Hardhack and slough sedge present in with many old branches. No hydric soil or wetland hydrology indicators present so appears to be historic upland. VEGETATION-Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:303 %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1. That Are OK,FACW,or FAC: 1 (A) 2' Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 1 (B) d Percent of Dominant Species =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100% (A/B) gaoling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:30 1.SSdraea douglasii 10% No FACW Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3_ OBL species x 1 = 4. FACW species x 2= 5, FAC species x 3= 10% =Total Cover FACU species x 4= Herb Stratum (Plot size: 0D0' UPL species x 5= 1.Carex obnupta 50% Yes OBL Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. 3 Prevalence Index =B/A= 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ® Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6. ® Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is 53.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting 9. data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. 11 ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 50% =Total Cover be present.unless disturbed or problematic. _� 1. Hydrophytic 2• Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes® No❑ /o Bare Ground in Herb Stratum tin Remarks:Area dominated by OBL plant species so rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation is positive&greater than 50%dominance by FACW species. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 3-E2 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) / Twe, Loci Texture Remarks 0-8' 10 YR 2/2 100% si to no redox features,some bark 8-16" 2.5 Y 4/3 100% si 10 no redox features 'T e: C=Concentration,D=De letion,RM=Reduced Matrix CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. ZLoption: PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils': ❑ Histosol(Al) ❑ Sandy Redox(85) ❑ 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(A11) ❑ 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 Remarks:Chroma too high for matrix color so none of hydric soil indicators met. 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 MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 413) 4A,and 413) ❑ 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(85) ❑ 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(137) ❑ Sparsely vegetated Concave Surface(138) Feld Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No ED includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:No hydrology present during field visit and no evidence of wetland hydrology. 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:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair.Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 -)plicant/Owner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point TH 3-E3 restigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.);Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-1 ° Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat:47 31'09.44"N Long:122 50'11.22"W Datum:Google Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam 5-15%slopes NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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® Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No® within a Wetland? Yes❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Old logging staging area north of Wetland E that is connected to the areas sampled at Test Holes 3-E1 and 3-E2. Hardhack and slough sedge present in with many old branches. No hydric soil or wetland hydrology indicators present so appears to be historic upland. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:30' %Cover Species? Statue Number of Dominant Species 1. That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 1 (A) 2. Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 1 (B) 4. Percent of Dominant Species =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100% (A(B) Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:M 1.Spiraea douglasii 10% No FACW Prevalence Index worksheet: 2. Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3. OBL species x 1 = 4. FACW species x 2= 5 FAC species x 3= 10% =Total Cover FACU species x 4= Herb Stratum (Plot size:30 UPL species x 5= 1.Carex obnupta 50% Yes OBL Totals: (A) (B) 2. 3. Prevalence Index =B/A= 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ® Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation li ® Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is s3.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ wetiand Non-Vascular Plants' 10. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 11. 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must 50% =Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Woody one Stratum (Plot size: ) 1' Hydrophytic 2. Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes® No❑ Yo Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 5_Q%o Remarks:Area dominated by OBL plant species so rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation Is positive&greater than 50%dominance by FACW species. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 3-E3 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' Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-8" 10 YR 2/2 100% si to no redox features.some bark 8-16" 2.5 Y 4/3 100% si to no r-Wox features '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 Soils3: ❑ Histosol(Al) ❑ Sandy Redox(S5) ❑ 2 cm Muds(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(A11) ❑ 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) wetiand 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 Remarks:Chroma too high for matrix color so none of hydric soil indicators met. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicator�(minimum of one required:check all that apply) Secondary Indicators(2 or more required) ❑ Surface Water(Al) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(except MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 413) 4A,and 4B) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(B11) ❑ Drainage Pattems(1310) ❑ Water Marks(31) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(1313) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Sediment Deposits(32) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(133) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Geomorphic Position(132) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(134) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(133) ❑ Iron Deposits(135) ❑ 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(136)(LRR A) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Frost-Heave Hummocks(137) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches). Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No El includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:No hydrology present during field visit and no evidence of wetland hydrology. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast-Version 2.0 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Western Mountains,Valleys, and Coast Region ProjectlSite:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair,Mason Sampling Date:1014/2012 "-plicant/Owner Olympic Property Groug State:WA Sampling Point:TH 1-F restigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hiltslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10° Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat:47 31'09.44"N Long:122 59 11.22"west Datum:Google Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelty sandy loam 5-15%slopes NWI classification:PSSEMC Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain In Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are'Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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❑ Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes® No❑ within a wetland? Yes® No❑ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes® No ❑ Remarks:Wetland F is a small scrub/shrub and emergent depressional system north of Wetland E. Mostly dominated by spiraea with a small area of western crabapple at the north end. System is a closed depression. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:20 %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1, That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 2 (A) 2• Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 2 (B) 4. Percent of Dominant Species =Total Cover That Are O BL,FACW,or FAC: 1001/6 (AB) Saplino/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:30' I.Spiraea douolasii 50% Yes FACW Prevalence Index worksheet: 2 Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3. _ OBL species x 1= 4 FACW species x 2= 5 FAC species x 3= °/50 0 =Total Cover FACU species x 4= Herb Stratum (Plot size:30' UPL spades x 5= 1.Carex obnupta % Yes OBL Column Totals: (A) (B) 2.Carex stivata 10% No FACW 3 Prevalence Index =B/A= 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ® Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6. ® Dominance Test is>50% 7 ElPrevalence Index is s3.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 11. 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must 60% =Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 1' Hydrophytic 2. Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes® No❑ Y.Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 4 Remarks:Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation met due to 100%cover by FACW and OBL species. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point TH 1-F 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'- Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-4" 100% barkAwood no redox features 4-12" 2.5 Y 412 09 % 10 YR 416 10% C M si to compacted soil `f e: C=Concentration,D=De letion,RM=Reduced Matrix,CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 21-ocation: 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) ❑ Hisfic 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) '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® No❑ Remarks:Soil profile meets the criteria for hydric soil indicator F3 due to presence of low matrix chroma with redoximorphic features present within 12 inches of the soil surface. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators; Primary Indicators(minimum of one required:check all that anoly) Secondary Indicators(2 or more required) ❑ Surface Water(Al) ® Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(except MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 413) 4A,and 46) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(1311) ❑ Drainage Patterns(B10) ❑ Water Marks(B1) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(B13) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Sediment Deposits(132) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(B3) ® Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Geomorphic Position(D2) ® Algal Mat or Crust(64) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Iron Deposits(B5) ❑ 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(136)(LRR A) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B7) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Frost-Heave Hummocks(137) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes® No❑ includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:Hydrology not present during field visit but evidence indicates hydrology is present for a frequency and duration to create wetland hydrology conditions. 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:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair.Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 pOcant/Owner.Qlympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point TH 2-F resfigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%): 15 0% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat:47 31'09.44"N Long:122 50'11.22"W Datum:Ogle Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam 5-15%slopes NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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® is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No® within a Wetland? Yes❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No 23 Remarks:Upland area north of Wetland F. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet Tree Stratum (Plot size:30 ° Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Pseudotsuga menziesii 20% Yes FACU That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (A) 2 Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 5 (B) 4. 20% Total Cover Percent of Dominant Species .iaplinglShrub Stratum (Plot size:30') That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (A/B) 1.Gaultheria shallop 5°3 /o Yes FACU Prevalence Indexworksheet: 2.Spiraea doualasii 5% No FACW Total%Cover of: Multiply-by: 3.Cfisus scoparius 1 % No FACU OBL species x 1 = 4.Rhododendron macrophyllum 10% No UPI` FACW species 15% x 2=30 5. FAC species 35% x 3=105 °5% _ =Total Cover FACU species 155% x 4=620 Herb Stratum (Plot size:301 UPL species x 5= 1.Rubus ursinus 0°/; % Yes FEU Column Totals: 205% (A) 755 (B) 2.Holcus lanatus °5/o Yes FAC 3.Pteddium aouilinum 2 % Yes FACU Prevalence Index =B/A= 3.68 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 ❑ Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is 53.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ Welland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 11. 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must 110% =Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Woody Vine Stratum {Plot size: 1' Hydrophytic 2• Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes❑ No Yo Bare Ground in Herb Stratum Remarks:Less than 50%dominance by FAC and FACW species and prevalence index greater than 3. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 2-F 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) % Tune' Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-10" 10 YR 2/2 100°o Ur sa to no redox features,some bark 10-16" 2.5 Y 4/3 1 % gr sa to no redox features '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(CF2) ❑ 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) ❑ Depleted Matrix(F3) ❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ 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❑ No Remarks:Chroma too high for matrix color so none of hydric soil Indicators met. 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 MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 46) 4A,and 4113) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(B11) ❑ Drainage Patterns(B10) ❑ Water Marks(131) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(1313) ❑ 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(65) ❑ 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® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:No hydrology present during field visit and no evidence of wetland hydrology. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 I WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast Region Project/Site:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair.Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 -Dlicant/Owner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point:TH 1-G estigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform.(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslooe Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-1 ° Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lati 47 31'09.44"N Long: 122 50'11.22"west Datum:Goggle Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam 5-15%slopes NWI classification:PSSC Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation .Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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❑ Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes® No❑ within a Wetland? Yes® No❑ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes® No❑ Remarks:Wetiand G is a small scrub/shrub depressional system west of Wetland A. Dominated by spiraea and there is no outlet. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:,30Y %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1. That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 2 (A) 2. Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 2 (B) n Percent of Dominant Species =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100% (A/B) —apling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:30') 1.Sviraea doualasii 75% Yes FACW Prevalence Index worksheets 2. Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3. OBL species x 1 = 4, FACW species x 2= 5. FAC species x 3= 75° =Total Cover FACU species x 4= Herb Stratum (Plot size:M UPL species x 5= 1.Carex obnuota 3 o Yes OBL Column Totals: (A) (B) 2. 3 Prevalence Index =B/A= 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ® Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 ® Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is s3.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting 9. data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 11. 30% =Total Cover 'Indicators of hydric soil and wedand hydrology must Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: -- be present,unless disturbed or problematic. � 1. Hydrophytic 2• Vegetation Total Cover Present? Yes® No❑ o Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 7Q% Remarks:Rapid test for hydrophy is vegetation met due to 100%cover by FACW and OBL species. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 1-G 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, Locz Texture Remarks 0-12" 10 YR 211 100% si loam some organic fibers evident 12-20" 10 YR 311 100% si loam no redox visible 'Type: Concentration,D=De lefion,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(Al) ❑ Sandy Redox(S5) ❑ 2 cm Muck(Al 0) ❑ Histic Eplpedon(A2) ❑ Stripped Matrix(S6) ❑ Red Parent Material(TF2) ❑ Black Histic(A3) ❑ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(except MLRA 1) ❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface(rF12) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) ❑ Loamy Geyed Matrix(F2) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) ® Depleted Matrix(F3) ® Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ Redox Dark Surface(F6) 3lndicators 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 0 No❑ Remarks:Soil profile meets the criteria for hydric soil indicator Al2 due to presence of low matrix chroma in both soil layers. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators(minimum of one required:check all that apply) Secondary Indicators(2 or more required) ❑ Surface Water(Al) 0 Water-Stained Leaves(69)(except MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 413) 4A,and 413) 0 Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(1311) ❑ Drainage Patterns(1310) 0 Water Marks(61) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(1313) 0 Dry-Season Water Table(C2) 0 Sediment Deposits(132) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) 0 Drift Deposits(83) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) 0 Geomorphic Position(D2) 0 Algal Mat or Crust(B4) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) 0 Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Iron Deposits(65) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) 0 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(67) 0 Other(Explain in Remarks) 0 Frost-Heave Hummocks(D7) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(68) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes 0 No 0 Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes 0 No❑ includes ca illa fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:Hydrology not present during field visit but evidence indicates hydrology is present for a frequency and duration to create wetland hydrology conditions. I 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:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair.Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 Vicant/Owner.Olvmvlc Property Group State:WA Sampling Point:TH 2-F restigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat:47 31'09.44"N Long:122 50'11.22"W Datum:Goode Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam.5-15%slopes NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation .Soil .or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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 Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No® within a Wetland? Yes❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Upland area south of Wetland G. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheets Tree Stratum (Plot size:30') %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Pseudotsuaa menziesii 25% Yes FACU That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 1 (A) 2.Frangula purshiana 15% Yes FAC Total Number of Dominant 3.Tsuaa heterophvlla 10% No FACU Species Across All Strata: 6 (B) 4. Percent of Dominant Species .iaplindShrub Stratum (Plot size:M 50% =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 16% (A/B) 1.Gauitheria shallon 65% Yes FACU Prevalence Index worksheet: 2.Vacclnium ovatum 20% Yes FACU Total%Coves of: Multiply by: 3. OBL species x 1 = 4. FACW species x 2= 5. FAC species 15% x 3=45 85% =Total Cover FACU species 170% x 4=680 Herb Stratum (Plot size:30') UPL species x 5= 1.Rubus ursinus 20% Yes FACU Column Totals: 185% (A) 725 (B) 2.Polvstichum munitum 15% Yes FACU 3.Pteridium aauilinum 10% No FACU Prevalence Index =B/A= 3.92 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5. ❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6. ❑ Dominance Test is>500/6 7. ❑ Prevalence Index is s3.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting 9. data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. 11. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 50% Total Cover 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:_� be present,unless disturbed or problematic 1. Hydrophytic 2• Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes❑ No Yo Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 60% Remarks:Less than 50%dominance by FAC and FACW species and prevalence index greater than 3. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 2-G 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) % Tvoe' Loc2 Texture Remarks 0 6" 10 YR 313 100% or sa to no redox features some oroanic duff 6-16" 10 YR 3/4 100% gr sa to no redox features '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(A11) ❑ Depleted Matrix(F3) ❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ 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❑ No Remarks:Chroma too high for matrix color so none of hydric soil indicators met. 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 MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 4B) 4A,and 413) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(1311) ❑ 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(63) ❑ 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(136) ❑ 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® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No includes ca illa fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:No hydrology present during field visit and no evidence of wetland hydrology. 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:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Be]Nr.Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 plicant/Ownec Olympic Property Groff State:WA Sampling Point TH 1-U estigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%}:5-10% Subregion(LRR): LRR A Lat 47 31'09.44"N Long:122 50'11.22"W Datum:Google Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Aiderwood gravelly sandy loam 5-15%slopes NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil .or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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® Is the Sampled Area Hydric Sol[Present? Yes❑ No® within a Wetland? Yes❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No El Remarks:Young forested upland community sampled at septic test hole#1. Upland slopes gradually down to the west with a narrow terrace about halfway down. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:30') %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Pseudotsuga menziesii 25% Yes FACU - That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (A) 2.Pinus contorta latifolia 1 °0/o No EAR Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 4 (B) A. Percent of Dominant Species °35/o =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (AB) ,;aplino/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:30 1.Gaultheria shallon 20% Yes FACU Prevalence Index worksheet: 2.Vaccinium ovatum 20% Yes FACU Total%Cover of: Multiply,by,: 3.- OBL species x 1= 4. FACW species x 2= 5. FAC species x 3= -4 °0/o =Total Cover FACU species 120% x 4=480 Herb Stratum (Plot size:301 UPL species x 5= 1.Digitalis purourea 52 % Yes FACU Column Totals: 120% (A) 480 (B) 2.Rubus ursinus 10 No FACU 3.Pteridium aouilinum 1 °0/o No FACU Prevalence Index =B/A= 4_0 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 ❑ Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is 53.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. 11 ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must 45% =Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic~ Woody Ving Stratum (Plot size:-a 1. Hydrophytic 2• Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes❑ No A Bare Ground in Herb Stratum `% Remarks:Area dominated by FACU plant species so dominance test revealed less than 50%dominance by FAC, FACW and OBL species and prevalence index greater than 3.0. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 1-U 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' Lo62 Texture Remarks 0-4" 10 YR 3/3 100% gr sa to loagina debris/bark 4-16" 10 YR 4/4• 100% orsa to no redox features 'Type: C=Concentration,D=De letlon,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(171)(except MLRA 1) ❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) ❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) ❑ Depleted Matrix(F3) ❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ Redox Dark Surface(176) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and ❑ Sandy Mucky Mineral(81) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface(177) wetland hydrology must be present, ❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) ❑ Redox Depressions(178) unless disturbed or problematic. Restrictive Layer(if present): Type: Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Chroma too high for matrix color so none of hydric soil indicators met. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators(minimum of one required:check all that aooly) Secondary Indicators(2 or more required) ❑ Surface Water(Al) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(69)(except MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 4B) 4A,and 4B) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(B11) ❑ Drainage Patterns(610) ❑ Water Marks(B1) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(1313) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Sediment Deposits(32) ❑ 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(B4) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Iron Deposits(B5) ❑ 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(88) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:No hydrology present during field visit and no evidence of wetland hydrology. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 _ J WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Western Mountains,Valleys, and Coast Region Project/Site:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair,Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 "-plicanVOwner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point:TH 2-U testigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat 47 31'09.44"N Long: 122 50'11.22"W Datum:Goode Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam,5-15%slopes NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes ED No❑ (if no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are`Normal Circumstances"present? Yes ED 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® Is the Sampled Area Hydric Sal Present? Yes❑ No® within a Wetland? Yes❑ No ED Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Young forested upland community sampled at septic test hole#2. Upland slopes gradually down to the east toward Wetland D. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:30') ° Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Pseudotsuoa menziesii 2 % Yes FACU That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (A) 2.Pinus contorta latifolia 10% No FACU Total Number of Dominant 3.Alnus rubra 10% No FAC Species Across All Strata: 6 (B) 4. Percent of Dominant Species 45° =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (A/B) 3aplinq/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:30' 1.Gaultheria shallon 20% Ye$ FACU Prevalence Index worksheet: 2.Vaccinium ovatum 20% Yes FACU Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3.Cvtisus scoparius 15% Yes FACU OBL species x 1 = 4.Haodiscus discolor 5% No FACU FACW species x 2= 5. FAC species 10% x 3=30 °60/° =Total Cover FACU species 130% x 4=520 Herb Stratum (Plot size:30') UPL species x 5= 1.Pteridium aouilinum 1 % Yes FACU Column Totals: 140% (A) 550 (B) 2.rubus ursinus 1 %% Yes FACU 3.Polvstichum munitum 5% No FACU Prevalence Index =B/A= 3.92 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 ❑ Dominance Test Is>50% 7. ❑ Prevalence Index is s3.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting 9. data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. 11 El Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 35°0 Total Cover 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: be present,unless disturbed or problematic. 1 Hydrophytic 2• Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes❑ No Y.Bare Ground in Herb Stratum °o Remarks:Area dominated by FACU plant species so dominance test revealed less than 50%dominance by FAC, FACW and OBL species and prevalence index greater than 3.0. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast-Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point TH 2-U 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' Loc2 Texture Remarks 10 YR 3/3 100% gr sa to logging debris/bark 6-16' 10 YR 4/4 100% gr sa to no redox features '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 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 Dario 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) 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 ER Remarks:Chroma too high for matrix color so none of hydric soil indicators met. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators(minimum of one required:check all that aooly) Secondary Indicators(2 or more reauired) ❑ Surface Water(Al) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(69)(except MLRA - ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(89)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 4B) 4A,and 413) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(1311) ❑ Drainage Patterns(610) ❑ Water Marks(131) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(1313) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Sediment Deposits(62) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(63) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Geomorphic Position(132) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(B4) ❑ 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(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(137) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth Cinches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No ER includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:No hydrology present during field visit and no evidence of wetland hydrology. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Western Mountains Valleys, and Coast Region � ProjecUSite:Tiger bake nrouerties City/County:Belfair,Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2_012 enplicanYowner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point:TH 3-U restigator(s):I Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hiilslope,terrace,etc.):Hillsloge Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat:47 31'09.44"N Long:122 50'11.22"W Datum:G000le Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam 5-15%slopes NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes N No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes N 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 N Is the Sampled Area Hydic Soil Present? Yes❑ No N within a Wetland? Yes❑ No N Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No N Remarks:Young forested upland community sampled at septic test hole#3 that lays upslope of Wettand F. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:?0) ° ver Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Pseudotsuga menziesii 25% Yes FACU_ That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (A) 2.Salix scouleriana 10,% No FAC Total Number of Dominant 3.TTuga heterophylla 55% No FACU Species Across All Strata: 4 (B) 4. Percent of Dominant Species 40% =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (A/B) >aplindShrub Stratum (Plot size: 1.Gaultheria shallon 75° Yes FACU Prevalence Index worksheet: 2.Vaccinium ovatum % Yes FACU Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3.Vacdnium parvif ium 1010% No UPL _ OBL species x 1 = 4.Cytisus sooparius 10% No FACU FACW species x 2= 5 FAC species 10% x 3=30 1150/0 =Total Cover FACU species 155% x 4=620 Herb Stratum (Plot size:M UPL species 10% x 5=50 1.Ptteridium aauilinum 20% Yes FACU Column Totals: 175% (A) 700 (B) 2.- 3. Prevalence Index =B/A= 4 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 ❑ Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is 53.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting 9. data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) ❑ Welland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. 11 ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 20° Total Cover 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must Woody Stratum {Plot size: — be present,unless disturbed or problematic. � 1' Hydrophytic 2. Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes❑ No N to Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 800/ Remarks:Area dominated by FACU plant species so dominance test revealed less than 50%dominance by FAC,FACW and OBL species and prevalence index greater than 3.0. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 3-U 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' Loc2 Texture Remarks 0-4" 10 YR 3/3 100% gr sa to longing debris/bark 4-16" 10 YR 4/3 100% or sa to no redox features '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 Soils3: ❑ 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(A11) ❑ Depleted Matrix(F3) [I Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ 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❑ No Remarks:Chroma too high for matrix color so none of hydric soil Indicators met. HYDROLOGY Weiland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators(minimum of one reguired:check all that apply) Secondary Indicators(2 more reguired) ❑ Surface Water(Al) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(except MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 4B) 4A,and 413) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(B11) ❑ Drainage Patterns(1310) ❑ Water Marks(B1) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(B73) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Sediment Deposits(B2) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(B3) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Geomorphic Position(D2) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(64) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(133) ❑ Iron Deposits(B5) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) ❑ FAG-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(B7) ❑ .Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Frost-Heave Hummocks(137) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No includes ca illa fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:No hydrology present during field visit and no evidence of wetland hydrology. 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:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair,Mason Sampling Date:10/412012 '-)plicant/Owner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point:TH 4-U oestigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat:47 31'09.44"N Long:122 50'11.22"W Datum:Google Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam 5-15%slopes NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances'present? Yes® 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® Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No® within a Wetland? Yes❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Young forested upland community sampled at septic test We#4 that lays east of the trail and lays upslope of Wetlands D and G. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:20_3 %Cover- Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Pseudotsuga menziesii 25% Yes FACU That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (A) 2.Prunus emarginata °3% _ No FACU Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 4 (B) 4. Percent of Dominant Species 0°/o =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (A/B) .3apling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:, 1.Gaultheria shallon 75% Yes FACU Prevalence Index worksheet: 2.Vaccinium ovatum °20/° - Yes FACU Total%Cover of: Multiply by., 3.B_hododendron macrophvllum 10% No PU L OBL species x 1 = q FACW species x 2= 5 FAC species x 3= 105% =Total Cover FACU species 145% x 4=580 Herb Stratum (Plot size:30') UPL species 10% x 5=50 1.Pteridium aouilinum 20% Yes FACU Column Totals: 155% (A) 630 (B) 2. 3 Prevalence Index =B/A= 4.06 4. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 ❑ Dominance Testis>500/6 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is s3.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 11. 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must 0�% =Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Woody vine Stratum {Plot size:� 1' Hydrophytic 2. Vegetation Total Cover Present? Yes❑ No Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 80% Remarks:Area dominated by FACU plant species so dominance test revealed less than 50%dominance by FAC,FACW and OBL species and prevalence index greater than 3.0. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast--Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 4-U 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(moistl % Tvve, We Texture Remarks 0-6" 10 YR 313 100% ar sa to looping debris/bark 6-16" 10 YR 4/3 100% gr sa to no redox features '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 Gleyed Matrix(F2) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface(Al 1) ❑ Depleted Matrix(173) ❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ 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❑ No Remarks:Chroma too high for matrix color so none of hydric soil indicators met. HYDROLOGY - Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators(minimum of one required-check ail that apply) Secondary Indicators(2 or more required) ❑ Surface Water(Al) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(except MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 413) 4A,and 4B) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(B11) D Drainage Patterns(1310) ❑ Water Marks(131) ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(1313) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Sediment Deposits(B2) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(133) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along L ving Roots(C3) ❑ Geomorphic Position(132) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(134) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(04) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(133) ❑ Iron Deposits(135) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) ❑ FAC-Neutral Test(135) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(136) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(131)(LRR A) ❑ Raised Ant Mounds(136)(LRR A) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Frost-Heave Hummocks(D7) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:No hydrology present during field visit and no evidence of wetland hydrology. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Western Mountains,Valleys, and Coast Region ProjectlSite:Tiger Lake properties City/County:Belfair.Mason Sampling Date:10/4/2012 "-pticanUOwner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point:TH 5-U ,estigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5 10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat 47 31'09.44"N Long:122 50'11.22"W Datum:G_,Qo gle Soil Map Unit Name:Ab Alderwood gravelly sandy loam 5-15%slopes NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (if no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation ,Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® 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® Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No® within a Wetland? Yes❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Young forested upland community sampled at septic test hole#5 that lays west of the trail. VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:M %Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Pseudotsuga menziesii 25% Yes FACU That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (A) 2.Tsuga heterophylla i(ro No FACU Total Number of Dominant 3.Fra ula ourshlana 10% No FAC Species Across All Strata: 4 (B) d.Pinus monitcola °5/o No FACU Percent of Dominant Species 50% =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (AB) _;apling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:3V 1.Gaultheria shallon 75% Yes FACU Prevalence Index worksheets 2.Vaocinium ova 52 /o Yes FACU Total%Cover of: Multiply by: 3.Rhododendron macrophvllum 1 °5/o No UPL OBL species x 1= 4.Ilex opaca 10go No FACU FACW species x 2= 5.Vacciniurn parvifolium 5% No UPL FAC species 10% x 3=30 130% =Total Cover FACU species 160% x 4=660 Herb Stratum (Plot size: UPL species 20% x 5=100 1.Pteridium acuilinum °1Q�— Yes FACU Column Totals: 190% (A) 790 (B) 2. 3. Prevalence Index =B/A= 4.16 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 5 ❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 ❑ Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is s3.0' 8 ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data In Remarks or on a separate sheet) 9. ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 10. ❑ 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: 1. Hydrophytic 2. Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes❑ No A Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 2g.%g Remarks:Area dominated by FACU plant species so dominance test revealed less than 50%dominance by FAC.FACW and OBL species and prevalence index greater than 3.0. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast-Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 5-U Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features finches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type' Loe Texture Remarks 0-6" 10 YR 3/3 100% gr sa to Iooaing debris/bark 6-16" 10 YR 414 10 ° gr sa to no redox features 'Type: C=Concentration,D=De etion,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(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❑ No Remarks:Chroma too high for matrix color so none of hyddc soil indicators met. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators(minimum of one required:check all that aooly) Secondary Indicators(2 or more required) ❑ Surface Water(Al) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(except MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 1,2,4A,and 4B) 4A,and 413) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Salt Crust(1311) ❑ Drainage Patterns(810) ❑ Water Marks 61 ❑ Aquatic Invertebrates(1313) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Sediment Deposits(132) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(63) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Geomorphic Position(D2) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(134) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Iron Deposits(B6) ❑ 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(136)(1-1111 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® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No includes capillary frin e Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:No hydrology present during field visit and no evidence of wetland hydrology. 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:Tiger Lake properties CitylCounty:Belfair.Mason Sampling Date:10/412012 AnplicantlOwner.Olympic Property Group State:WA Sampling Point:TH 6-U ,estigator(s):J.Bartlett Section,Township,Range:S 5 T 23 N R 1 WWM Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.):Hillslope Local relief(concave,convex,none):convex Slope(%):5-10% Subregion(LRR):LRR A Lat 47 31'09.44"N Long:122 50'11.22"W Datum:GMgle Soil Map Unit Name:.Ab Alder ood gravelly sandy loam.5-15%slopes NWI classification:None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes® No❑ (If no,explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation ,Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes® No❑ Are Vegetation Sail 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® Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No® within a Wetland? Yes❑ No Welland Hydrology Present? Yes❑ No CD Remarks:Young forested upland community sampled at septic test hole#6 that lays east of the trail near the north end of the properties. VEGETATION —Use scientific names of plants. Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size:M %Cover Speci*?? Status Number of Dominant Species 1.Pseudotsuoa menziesfi 35% Yes FACU That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (A) 2. Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: 4 (B) 4. Percent of Dominant Species °/35 0 =Total Cover That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (AB) �aplin /g Shrub Stratum (Pbt size:�0' 1.Vacc:inium ovatum 2 % Yes FACU Prevalence Index worksheet 2.Gauttheria shallon 20% Yes FACU Total%Cover of:. Multiply by: 3.Holodiscus discolor °5/° No FACU OBL species x 1 = 4, FACW species x 2= 5. FAC species x 3= 4 °o =Total Cover FACU species 110% x 4=440 Herb Stratum (Plot size:M UPL species x 5= 1.Pteddium aouilinum 25% Yes FACU Column Totals: 110% (A) 440 (B) 2.Epilobium angustifolium 55% No FACU 3. Prevalence Index =B/A= 4 4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: S. ❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 6 ❑ Dominance Test is>50% 7 ❑ Prevalence Index is 53.0' g ❑ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting 9. data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 10. ❑ Wetland Non-Vascular Plants' 11. ❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain) 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: °30/o =Total Cover be present,unless disturbed or problematic. ) 1. Hydrophytic 2• Vegetation =Total Cover Present? Yes,❑ No 19 16 Bare Ground in Herb Stratum 70° Remarks:Area dominated by FACU plant species so dominance test revealed less than 50%dominance by FAC,FACW and OBL species and prevalence index greater than 3.0. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point:TH 6-U 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) % Tvoe, LocZ Texture Remarks 0-4" 10 YR 3/3 100% gr sa to logging debris/bark 4-16" 10 YR 413 100% or sa Io no redox features '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(A11) ❑ Depleted Matrix(F3) ❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ 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 Layerif present): ( P ) Type: Depth Cinches}: Hydric Soil Present? Yes❑ No Remarks:Chroma too high for matrix color so none of hydric soil indicators met. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators(minimum of one required:check all that aooly) Secondary Indicators 2 or more required) ❑ Surface Water(Al) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(except MLRA ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9)(MLRA 1,2, ❑ High Water Table(A2) 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(B2) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(63} ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Geomorphic Position(D2) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(B4) ❑ 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(B6) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)(LRR A) ❑ Raised Ant Mounds(136)(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® Depth(inches): Water Table Present? Yes❑ No® Depth(inches): Saturation Present? Yes❑ No® Depth Cinches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No ED includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks:No hydrology present during field visit and no evidence of wetland hydrology. US Army Corps of Engineers Western Mountains,Valleys,and Coast—Version 2.0 I_