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LESSARD PROPERTY WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT
Prepared for:
Keith Lessard
2803 NE 187t'Ave
Vancouver,WA 98682
SOUND
NATIVE
PLANTS
PO BOX 7505
OLYMPIA, WA 98507
(360) 352-4122
Prepared by:
Ben Alexander
June 1,2004
Lessard Property Wetland Delineation Report
Site Location:
2931 Mason Lake Drive East
Mason County, Washington
Parcel # 222335200080
June 1, 2004
Brent Haddaway of Sound Native Plants visited the site on May 28, 2004 to determine the
extent, boundary and rating of wetlands on the Lessard property on Mason Lake. The site,
including the wetland buffer and approximately 15%of the wetland area, had been cleared
of vegetation using heavy machinery.
The wetland was delineated using the criteria outlined in the 1987 US Army Corps of
Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the 1997 Washington Department of Ecology
Manual for Identifying_and Delineating Wetlands, and rated using the Washington State
Wetland Rating System for Western Washington (Washington State Department of
Ecology, 1993). The wetland boundary determination was based on vegetation on-site and
on adjacent properties, and the presence of hydric soil indicators. Indicators of wetland
hydrology were assumed based on the presence of the indicators of the other two
parameters. The wetland boundary was marked using sequentially numbered flagging(see
sketch map, attached).
The wetland is situated on the shore of Mason Lake, and is therefore a Lacustrine fringe
wetland under the hydrogeomorphic (HGM)wetland classification system. Both adjacent
lots have developed shorelines. The wetland is vegetated by Douglas spirea (Spiraea
douglasii), slough sedge (Carex obnupta), soft rush (Juncus ffusus), creeping buttercup
(Ranunculus repens), Scouler's willow (Salix scouleriana), and an unidentified bulrush (Scirpus
sp.). Soils observed within the wetland were sand/loamy sand with high organic matter
content(recorded matrix color 10 YR 2/1). The examined soil profile was moist, but not
saturated.
Functions provided by this wetland include shoreline stabilization, toxicant and nutrient
removal, and habitat for amphibians, aquatic invertebrates, and fish. The wetland was rated
as a Category 3 wetland using the Wetland Rating System for Western Washington. The
wetland is approximately 1,800 square feet in size, which is too small to be regulated by
Mason County under the resource Ordinance(Mason County Resource Ordinance
Section 17.01.070).
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: '?ajel 0 2?.233rpoaoCo Date: AY,
Applicant/Owner: County: Mkl„A
Investigator: E /e ,ra/ r r>s State: wh
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? 6G�) No Community ID: Wel-
ls the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situations? Yes da Transect ID: _
Is'the area a potential Problem Area? Yes o) Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.) -Sookt
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
cf,L s --
2. a S w FAA h/ 10 --
3. n u n / » 442 11 --
4. n c+cu S t_ Sa< r4 54<W 12.S. 13.
6. 14. _
7. is. _
8. 1 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OEIL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-). IC�G
Remarks: .4// ex4rr,'s11"t-11 anC.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake. or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Asnal Photographs
Other X Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations:
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: (in.)
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 in.
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarksl
Remarks: Lake C"L e>bv"v-ed fie\ A04,AC'VN Sri I P I f 13 ✓hot514 ,tis�LfR`
EZ:48: .310E 94
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase) Drainage Class:
Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretic.
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
'7LZY
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon � High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chrome Colors Other(Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: tr�ww.6� -
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WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydroohytic Vegetation Present) es No (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? No
Hydric Soils Present? (e No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland) GYA No
Remarks:
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: beret t Date:
Applicant/Owner: County: Wh9v�
Investigator: State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No Community ID: U L
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situations? Yes ® Transect ID: —
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes nwil Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. A/4 r t C 9' "4'1 5-L111- f L 9. —
2. 10. _
3.J aV4Icg, L1'1- 11. —
4. T 12. _
5. Gc,N P,G r ca o� �n.�. opi- 13. —
6. // 14.
/y� _
7. /' g hra RLtr o j'l jG+n X 15. —
S. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL. FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-). d
Remarks: 5-1917 &q
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream. Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs
Other Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Feld Observations:
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: (in.)
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 11 in.
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: /
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E=:4a: _3 YJ6'94
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase) Drainage Class:
Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Yes Plo
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretio.
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gieyed or Low-Chrome Colors Other(Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION `
Hydroohytic Vegetation Present? Yes (Jlpl` (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes
Hydric Soils Present? Yes Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes o�,
Remarks: AO 1'nJ oca rS r,�04J r'Q�� � ip.c..,G,w%C �:f
Wetlands Rating Office Data Form
Background Information:
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Name of Rater: Affiliation: �"^� Eer,�oci ram' Date:
Name of wetland(if known): 3 I r✓(aC.,_ 1A/cL
Government Jurisdiction of wetland: ns,
Location: 1/4 S: of 1/4 S: SEC: TWNSHP: RNGE:
SOURCES OF INFORMATION: (Check all sources that apply)
Site visit: --,X USGS Topo Map: NWI map: Aerial Photo: Soils survey:
Other: _Describe:
When office and/or field data forms are completed enter Category here:
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS BELOW. If the source agency Data Catagory
identifies the wetland as satisfying any of the questions below, Source; (the highest
circle the category in"CATEGORY"column. qualifies)
Category 1 Questions
A. Is the wetland in a Section and Subsection that has been docu- DNR- Yes: Next
mented as a habitat that performs a life support function for any State Natural Question
or Federally listed Threatened or Endangered plant or animal species'? Heritage; (9: Go to
For the purposes of this rating system,"documented" means the and Question D
wetland is on the appropriate state database. WDW
NOTE: The rating of a wetland is incomplete in most cases without
this documentation.
B.Does the wetland contain individuals of Federal or State-listed DNR- Yes: Category I
Threatened or Endangered plant species,OR Natural No: Next
Does the wetland contain documented occurences of federal Heritage Question
or state-listed Threatened or Endangered wildlife and
species managed by the Washington Department of Wildlife? WDW
C. Does the wetland contain documented occurences of State or WDW; Yes:Category I
Federally listed Threatened or Endangered fish species, OR races WDF No: Next
of fish, managed by the Washington Department of Wildlife Question
or the Washington Department of Fisheries'?
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Wetlands Rating Office Data Form (continued)
D. Is the wetland already on record with the Washington Natural 1)NR- Yes: Catcgory I
Heritage Program as it high quality native wetland? Natural QD: Next
Hcritaue Question
E. Does the wetland contain documented regionally significant WDW Yes: Category 1
waterfowl or shorebird concentration areas'? a: Next
Question
K Is the wetland documented is a Category I Wetland of Local Local Yes: Category I
Significance'? Government &: Next
Question
Category II Questions
G. Is the wetland in a Township, Section and Subsection that has DNR- Yes: Next
been documented as a habitat for any State listed Sensitive plant Natural -.Question
or animal species'? Heritage C - Go to.
Program: Question K
and
WDW
e
H. Does the wetland contain individuals of State-listed Sensitive .DNR Yes: Cat. II
plant species? Natural . Next
Heritage Question
I. Does the wetland contain documented occurences of federally or W DW Yes: Cat. 11
state-listed sensitive wildlife species? No: Next
Question
J. Does the wetland contain documented occurences of state or WDF Yes: Cat. II
federally listed Sensitive fish species? WDW No:Next
Question
K. Does the wetland contain priority species or habitats documented WDW Yes: Cat. II
by Washington Department of Wildlife's Priority Habitats and No. Next
Species Program ? Question
L. Is the wetland documented as a Category II Wetland of IA)Cal Local Yes: Cat. 11
Significance'! Government & Next
Question
Category III Questions
A Is the wetland documented as a Category III wetland of local Local Yes: Cat. III
significance. Government D go to
Rating Field
Data Form
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2a.3. Is the vegetation a mixture of only herbaceous plants and Sphagnum
mosses with no scrub/shrub or forested classes?
Is the area of herbaceous plants,Sphagnum, and deep organic
soils> 1/2 acre? YES: Category I
Is the area of herbaceous plants,Sphagnum, and deep organic
soils 1/4-1/2 acre? YES: Category II
NO: Go to Q.3.
Q.2b. Mature forested wetland.
2h.1. Does 50%of the cover of upper forest canopy consist of evergreen YES: Category I
trees older than 80 years or deciduous trees older than 50 years? NO: Go to 2b.2
Note: The size of trees is often not a measure of age, and size cannot
be used as a surrogate for age(see guidance).
2b.2. Does 50%n of the cover of forest canopy consist of evergreen trees older YES: Go to 2b.3
than 50 years, AND is the structural diversity of the forest high as NO: Go to Q.3
characterized by an additional layer of trees 20'-49' tall, shrubs 6'-20'.
tall, and a herbaceous groundcover?
2b.3. Does <25%n of the areal cover in the herb aceous/grou ndcover or YES: Category I
the shrub layer consist of invasive/exotic plant species from the list on p. 19? NO: Go to Q.3
Q.2c. Estuarine wetlands.
2cl. Is the wetland listed as National Wildlife Refuge, National Park, YES: Category I
National Estuary Reserve, Natural Area Preserve,State Park,or : Go to 2c.2
Educational, Environmental or Scientific Reserves designated under
WAC 332-30-151?. . . . .
2c.2. Is the wetland>5 acres; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES: Category I
Note: If an area contains patches of salt tolerant vegetation that are
1) less than 600 feet apart and that are separated by mudflats that go
dry on a Mean Low Tide,or
2) separated by tidal channels that are less than 1W feet wide;
all the vegetated areas are to be considered together in calculating
the wetland area.
or is the wetland 1-5 acres; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES: Go to 2c.3
or is the wetland< 1 acre?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES: Go to 2c.4
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2c.3. Does the wetland meet at least 3 of the following 4 criteria: . . . . . . . . YES: Category I
NO: Category II
minimum existing evidence of human related disturbance such as
diking,ditching, filling,cultivation,grazing or the presence of non-
native plant species (see guidance for definition);
- surface water connection with tidal saltwater or tidal freshwater;
- at least 75%n of the wetland has a 100' buffer of ungrazed pasture,
open water,shrub or forest;
- has at least 3 of the following features: low marsh; high marsh; tidal
channels; lagoon(s);woody debris; or contiguous freshwater wetland.
2c.4. Does the wetland meet all of the four criteria under 20. (above)'!. . YES: Category II
NO: Category III
Q.2d. Eel Grass and Kelp Beds.
2d.1. Are eel grass beds present'?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES: Category I
NO: go to 2d.2
2d.2. Are there floating or non-floating kelp bed(s)present with greater than YES: Category 1
50%macro algal cover in the month of August or September'? . . . . . . . . . NO:Category II
Q.3. Category IV wetlands.
3a. Is the wetland:less than 1 acre, ,
hydrologically isolated and,
comprised of one vegetated class that is dominated(>80% areal cover) YES:Category IV
by one species from Table 3 (page 19)or Table 4(page 20) NO: go to 31b
3b. Is the wetland: less than two acres
and, hydrologically isolated,
with one vegetated class, and>90010 of areal cover is any combination of YES:Category IV
species from Table 3 (page 19) NO: go to 3c
3c. Is the wetland excavated from upland;Ilid a pond smaller than 1 acre YES: Category IV
without a surface water connection to streams, lakes, rivers;or other NO: go to Q.4
wetland, and has<0.1 acre of vegetation.
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DESIGNER+ BOB PAYS SE PHONE #= 360-426-1803
CUSTOMER NAME, KEITH LESSARD ADDRESSi 2931 MASON LK. DR. E. CLOT BO)
PARCEL #, 22233-52-00080 DATEi 1-28-04'
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Wetlands Rating Field Data Form
Background Information:Name of Rater: Q Affiliation: SP&rJ c&1ec,-a/ SGwws Date: t o
Name of wetland(if known): h A,r<C �a51 sn r go
Government Jurisdiction of wetland: mfie.K Co
Location: 1/4 Section: of 1/4 S: Section: Township: Range:
Sources of Information: (Check all sources that apply)
Site visit: USGS Topo Map: NWI map: Aerial Photo: Soils survey:
Other: . Describe:
When The Field Data form is complete enter Category here: 1—
0.1. High Quality Natural Wetland Circle Answers
Answer this question if you have adequate information or experience to do so.
If not find someone with the expertise to answer the questions. Then, if the
answer to questions la, lb and lc are all NO, contact the Natural Heritage
program of DNR.
Ia. Human caused disturbances.
Is there significant evidence of human-caused changes to topography or
hydrology of the wetland as indicated by any of the following conditions?
Consider only changes that may have taken place in the last 5 decades. The
impacts of changes done earlier have probably been stabilized and the wetland
ecosystem will be close to reaching some new equilibrium that may represent
a high quality wetland.
1 a1. Upstream watershed> 12% impervious. Yes: go to Q.2
1 a2. Wetland is ditched and water flow is not obstructed. Yes: go to Q.2
1a3. Wetland has been graded, tilled, logged. Yes: go to Q.2
1a4. Water in wetland is controlled by dikes, weirs, etc. Yes: go to Q.2
1a5. Wed and is grazed. Yes: go to Q.2
1 a6. Other indicators of disturbance(list below) Re. go toQ.2
�.-acus 1.�,',� �i-,K 1 ,��/��a o� .fin �/ /4 joeZa�►o� go to tb.
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1 b Are there populations of non-native plants which are currently present, YES: go to Q.2
cover more than 10%n of the wetland, and appear to be invading native No: go to lc.
populations? Briefly describe any non-native plant populations and
Information source(s):
Ic. Is there evidence of human-caused disturbances which have visibly YES: go to Q.2
degraded water quality. Evidence of the degradation of water quality NO: Possible Cat. I
include: direct (untreated)runoff from roads or parking lots; presence, contact DNR
or historic evidence, of waste dumps;oily sheens;the smell of organic
chemicals;or lifestock use. Briefly describe:
Q.2. Irreplaceable Ecological Functions:
IN)es the wetland: (NO all: go to Q.3)
® have at*least 1/4 acre of organic soils deeper than 16 inches YES go to 2a
and the wetland is relatively undisturbed;OR
[IIf the answer is NO because the wetland is disturbed briefly describe:
Indicators of disturbance may include:
-Wetland has been graded, filled, logged;
- Organic soils on the surface are dried-out for
more than half of the year;
-Wetland receives direct stormwater runoff from
urban or agricultural areas.];
OR
® have a forested class greater than I acre; YES: Go to 21h
OR
® have characteristics of an estuarine system; YES: Go to 2c
OR
® have eel grass,floating or non-floating kelp beds? YES: Go to 2d
2a. Bogs and Fens
Are any of the three following conditions met for the area of organic soil?
2a.1. Are Sphagnum mosses a common ground cover(>30%n) and the
cover of invasive species(see Table 3) is less than 10%?
Is the area of sphagnum mosses and deep organic soils> 1/2 acre'! YES: Category.I
Is the area of sphagnum mosses and deep organic soils 1/4-1/2 acre? YES: Category II
NO: Go to 2a.3
2a.2. Is there an area of organic soil which has an emergent class with at least
one species from Table 2, and cover of invasive species is< 10% (see Table 3)'.
Is the area of herbaceous plants and deep organic soils> 1/2 acre'! YES: Category I
Is the area of herbaceous plants and deep organic soils 1/4-1/2 acre'! YES: Category II
NO: Go to 2a.3
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0.4. Significant habitat value.
Answer all questions and enter data requested. Circle scores that qualify
4a. Total wetland area acres fit=
Estimate area,select from choices in the near-right column, and score in the >200 6
far column: 40-2M 5
10-40 4
Enter acreage of wetland here: acres, and source: 5 - 10 3
1 - 5 2
(1.1 - 1 1
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4b. Wetland classes: Circle the wetland classes below that qualify:
Open Water: if the area of open water is> 1/4 acre
Aquatic Beds: if the area of aquatic beds> 1/4 acre,
Emergent: if the area of emergent class is> 1/4 acre, #cif classes EujZ
Scrub-Shrub: if the area of scrub-shrub class is> 1/4 acre, 2 . . . . . . . 3
3 . . . . . . . 6
Forested: if area of forested class is> 1/4 acre, 4 . . . . . . . 8
5 . . . . . . .10
Add the number of wetland classes, above,that qualify,and then
score according to the columns at right.
e.g. If there are 4 classes(aquatic beds,open water,emergent &
scrub- shrub), you would circle 8 points in the far right column.
4c. Plant species diversity.
For each wetland class (at right)that qualifies in LUCS #species in class '}dints
4b above,count the number of different plant species Aquatic Bed 1 0
you can find that cover more than 5%of the ground. 2 1
You do not have to name them. 3 2
> 3 3
Score in column at far right:
e.g. if a wetland has an aquatic bed class with 3 species, Emergent 1 0
an emergent class with 4 species and a scrub-shrub 2-3 CD
class with 2 species you would circle 2,2, and 1 in the 4-5 2
far column. >5 3
Note: Any plant species with a cover of>5%
qualities for points within a class,even those Scrub-Shrub I (1
that are not of that class. 2 l
3-4 2
>4 3
Forested I 0
2 1
3-4 2
>4 3
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4d. Structural diversity.
If the wetland has a forested class, add 1 point if each of the following
classes is present within the forested class and is taruer than 1/4 acre:
-trees> 50' tall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES - 1
-trees 20'..49' tall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES - 1
-shrubs. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YES - 1
-herbaceous ground cover. . . . . . .. . . . . . YES - 1
Also add 1 point if there is any"open water"or"aquatic bed"class
immediately next to the forested area(ie. there is no scrub/shrub or
emergent vegetation between them). YES - 1
4e. Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion between High bh - 5
wetland classes is high, moderate, low or none? If you think the Moderate- 3
amount of interspersion falls in between the diagrams score accordingly Low - 1
(i.e. it moderately high amount of instcrspersion would score it 4; Non - 0
while a moderately low amount would score it 2)
none low tow
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moderate moderate high
4f. Habitat features.
Answer questions below, circle features that apply,and score to right:
Is there evidence that the open or standing water was caused by beavers YES= 2
Is a heron rookery located within 300'? YES = 1
Are raptor nest/s located within 300'? YES = 1
Are there at least 3 standing dead trees (snags)per acre greater than
10" in diameter at"breast height" (DBH)'?. YES = 1
Are there at least 3 downed logs per acre with a diameter
> 6" for at least 10' in length? YES = 1
Arc there areas (vegetated or unvegctated) within the wetland that are
ponded for at least 4 months out of the year, and the wetland has not
qualified as having an open water class in Question 4b. ? YES —��
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4g. Connection to streams. (Score one answer only.)
4g.1. Does the wetland provide habitat for fish at any time of the year AND
does it have a perennial surface water connection to a fish bearing stream. Y
4g.2 Does the wetland provide fish habitat seasonally AND does it have
a seasonal surface water connection to a fish bearing stream. YES =4
4g.3 Does the wetland function to expert organic matter through a surface
water connection at all times of the year to a perennial stream. YES =4
4g.4 Does the wetland function to export organic matter through a surface
water connection to a stream on a seasonal basis'? YES = 2
4h. Buffers.
Score the existing buffers on a scale of 1-5 based on the following four descriptions.
If the condition of the buffers do not exactly match the description, score either a
point higher or lower depending on whether the buffers are less or more degraded.
Forest, scrub, native grassland or open water buffers are present for
more than 1(Varound 95%n of the circumference. Score= 5
Forest, scrub,native grassland,or open water buffers wider than IW'
for more than 1/2 of the wetland circumference, or a forest, scrub,
grasslands,or open water buffers for more than 50' around 95%of the
circumference. Score=
Forest, scrub, native grassland,or open water buffers wider than IW'
for more than 1/4 of the wetland circumference, or a forest, scrub, native
grassland, or open water buffers wider than 50' for more than 1/2 of the
wetland circumference. Score= 2
No roads, buildings or paved areas within IM'of the wetland for more than
95%of the wetland circumference. Score= 2
No roads, buildings or paved areas within 25'of the wetland for more
than 95% of the circumference, or
No roads buildings or paved areas within 50'of the wetland for more than
1/2 of the wetland circumference. Score= 1
Paved areas, industrial areas or residential construction(with less than 50'
between houses) are less than 25 feet from the wetland for more than 95%,
of the circumference of the wetland. Score=0
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4i. Connection to other habitat areas:
Select the description which best matches the site being evaluated.
-Is the wetland connected to,or part of, a riparian corridor at least IM' wide
connecting two or more wetlands;or, is there an upland connection present>IM'
wide with good forest or shrub cover (>25%cover) connecting it with a
Significant Habitat Area? YES = 5
- Is the wetland connected to any other Habitat Area with either 1)a forested/shrub
corridor< 100' wide, or 2) a a corridor that is> 100'wide,but has a low vegetative
cover less than 6 feet in height? YES = 3
-Is the wetland connected to,or a part of, a riparian corridor between 50- IM' wide
with scrub/shrub or forest cover connection to ether wetlands'?
Scoti
- Is the wetland connected to any other Habitat Area with narrow corridor(<IW')
of low vegetation(< 6' in height)? YES = I
- Is the wetland and its buffer(if the buffer is less than 50' wide) completely isolated
by development(urban, residential with a density greater than 2/acre,or industrial)? YES = 0
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Now add the scores circled (for 0.5a - Q.5i above) to get a total.
Is the Total greater than or equal to 22 points? YES =Category I
NO=Catego III
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