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WETLAND ANALYSIS REPORT .MASON. COUNTY
For
Terry Duggins
Parcels 22330 50 00259 and 22330 50 00260
Located in the NWI/4-SW1/4-S30-T23N-R02W-WM
Mason County, WA
November 25, 2007
This report addresses a wetland on the above-mentioned properties.
Introduction
At the request of Terry Duggins, the property owner, Forestech LLC performed a review
of the property for the purpose of locating and identifying any environmentally sensitive
areas that would result in land use restrictions according to Mason County Critical Areas
Ordinance.
A fish bearing stream as well as a riverine wetland was found crossing the property. No
other sensitive sites were found. This report discusses the result of onsite fieldwork as
well as the offsite research regarding the wetland. This wetland is not listed by The
Washington National Heritage program but it is listed as a wetland by the NRCS soil
survey mapped in 1960. The survey lists the site as "peat", saturated most of the year.
Field observations confirm this soil-mapping unit.
Fieldwork
Field data was gathered during November 2007. Guidelines were followed as specified in
Mason County Ordinance 17.01. 070 as well as the "Field Guide for Wetland
Delineation. 1987 corps of Engineers Manual"as prepared by the Wetland Training
Institute (1995)
Topography
The elevation of the wetland is about 400 feet above sea level. It occurs within a
northeastern flowing drainage into Haven Lake. Stream gradient is less than 10%.
Vegetation
The upland vegetation occupying the areas adjoining the wetlands is primarily Douglas
fir and western red cedar in the tree strata. Salal, and huckleberries occupies the shrub
layer. The wetland itself supports red alder and willow in the tree layer. Salmonberry and
salal occupies the shrub strata and herbs such as slough sedge, and skunk cabbage
occupies the herbaceous strata.
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Hydrology
Hydric soil is defined as a soil that formed under conditions of saturation, flooding, or
ponding long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions in the
upper part. Hydric soils that occur in areas having positive indicators of hydrophytic
vegetation and wetland hydrology are wetland soils. This wetland occupies both sides of
a seasonal stream 10 to 20 feet wide on each side. The wetland gets saturated by the
stream during the wet season and because the soil is poorly drained it holds moisture
through most of the growing season.
Regulatory Considerations
Mason County regulates wetlands by means of the Critical Areas Ordnance, Chapter
17.01.010, Wetlands. This code provides that wetlands are critical areas requiring
immediate protection from incompatible land uses. An environmental review permit shall
be obtained from Mason County prior to conducting any land use activity that could
negatively impact wetlands. Wetland vegetation areas, buffers, shall be required for all
regulated wetlands. The width of the wetland vegetation areas shall be determined
according to the wetland category as well as the intensity of impact proposed. These
regulations implements the policies of the State Environmental Policy Act contained in
Chapter 43.21C RCW. They also meet the requirements of the Growth Management Act,
(RCW 36.70A.060) addressing wetlands.
The wetland found on the property and addressed by this report meets the criteria for a
Category IV wetland. Mason county rules provide that for moderate impact such as a
single-family residence, a 40' wetland buffer is required. Mitigation measures for wetland
or wetland buffer impacts are provided for in Ordinance 17.01.070.
This report reflects information provided by the landowner, public documents, field
measurements and observations, background research, and my best professional
judgments.
Earl Kong November 25, 2007
Biologist
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Wetland nanle or number
WETLAND RATING FORM—WESTERN WASHINGTON
Version 2-Updated July 2(X)6 to increase accuracy and reproducibility among users
Name of wetland (if known): cam. ��• �Date of site visit: N ov t 5—v-�
Rated by (--;:, .tnk-ec, _jrained by Ecology') Yes_3_No_ Date of training tci�,c
SEC:,-c- TWNSHP:"`''._ r,RNGE: c-.,- w Is S/f'/R in Appendix D? Yes___. Now
Map of wetland unit: Figure Estimated size ( a c r e.
SUMMARV OIL RA'[IN
C'ategorry based on FUNCTIONS provided by wetland
--- Score for Water Qualit- Functions V
CategorN I =Score>=70
Categon If =Score S l-(��� Score for Hvdrolo-Ic Functions
('ale-on- fit=Score 30-50 Score for Habitat Functions
C'ateLton IV =Score<30
TOTAL score for Functions 2—
Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland
I_ 1[ Does not Apply
Final Category (choose the"highest"category from above)
Summary of basic information about the wetland unit
Wetland Unit has Special ` Wetland HGM Class
Characteristics used for Rating
Estuarine De►sessional
Natural Heritage Wetland Riverine f.
Bog Lake-fringe
Mature Forest _ v Slope
Old Growdrt Forest Flats
Coastal Lagoon Freshwater Tidal
Interdunal
None of the above Check if unit has multiple
HGM classes present
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Wetland name or number
Classification of Wetland Units in Western Washington
If the hydrologic criteria listed in each question do not apply to the entire unit being
rated,you probably have a unit with multiple HGM classes. In this case,identify which
hydrologic criteria in questions 1-7 apply,and go to Question 8.
1. Are the water levels in the entire unit usually controlled by tides (i.e. except during floods)?
go to 2 YES—the wetland class is Tidal Fringe
If ves, 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 11'reshwater 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.
Groundwater 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 Qf wetlands except occasionally in
very small and shallow depressions or behind hummocks (depressions are usually
, ft diameter and less than ]foot deep).
�NO)-go to 5 YES—The wetland class is Slope
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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.f lied 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, i f present, 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-none 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 Aithin 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.
HGA,1("lasses within the wetland unit being ruteil H(lIV(lass to Ilse iii Rutini;
Slope+ Riyerine Riverine
Slope+ Depressional De sessional
Slope+ Lake-fringe Lake-fringe
Depressional +Rivenne along stream NN ithin 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 I-IGM classes within a wetland boundary, classify the wetland as Depressional
for the rating.
Wetland Rating Fonn—%vestern Washington 1 nugitst 2004
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Wedand name or numlxx
R Riverine and Freshwater Tidal Fringe Wetlands Points
WATER QUALITY FUNCTIONS - Indicators that wetland fiuictions to improve
per box)
Neater quality
R R 1. Does the wetland unit have the potential to improve water quality? (seen 52)
R R 1.1 Area of surface depressions within the riverinc wetland that can trap sediments Figure_
during a flooding event:
Depressions cover>3/4 area of NN etland points=h
Depressions cover> 1/2 area of wetland points=4
If depressions> '/I of area of unit draw polygons on aerial photo or map
Depressions present but cover< 1/2 area of wctland points=2
No depressions present points=0
R R 1.2 Characteristics of the\egetation in the unit(areas NNith at person height): Figure—
Trees or shrubs>2/3 the area of the unit points=S
Trees or shrubs> 1/3 area of the unit points=G
Ungrazed.herbaceous plants> 2/3 area ol'unit points=6
Ungrazed herbaceous plants> 1/3 area of unit points=3
Trees. shrubs.and ungrazed herbaceous 1/3 area of unit points=u
Aerial photo or map showing polygons of different vegetation types
R Add the points in the boxes above 1 1
R R 2. Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to improve water quality? (see 1).533)
Answer YES if you know or believe there are pollutants in grounds ater or surface water
coming into the wetland that would otherwise reduce water quality in streams, takes or
groundwater downgradient from the wetland?Note which of'the.%!lowing conditions
provide the sources oj'pollutants. A unit mm,have pollutants coming from several
sources, but anv single source would qualify as opportunity.
— Grazing in the wetland or within 15011
— Untreated stormwater discharges to wctland
— 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 ri-er or stream linked to the wetland has a contributing basin where human
actiA ities hai a 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 t l -
R TOTAL-Water Otiality Functions Multipl the score From R 1 bN R
Add score to table on p. I
Comments
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Wetland name or number
R Riverine and Freshwater Tidal Fringe Wetlands Points
HYDROLOGIC FUNCTIONS - Indicators that N etland functions to reduce (,)al`.t score
prr box)
flooding and stream erosion
R 3. Does the wetland unit have die potential to reduce flooding and erosion? (see p 54)
R 3.1 Characteristics of the ov erbank storage the unit provides: Figure—
Estimate the mierage width of the wetland unit perpendicular to the direction of the
flow and the width of the stream or river channel(distance bet►veen banks). Calculate
the ratio: (average width of unit)/(average Width gfstrecrm behreen banks).
if the ratio is more titan 20 points=9
if the ratio is between 10-20 / points=6
If the ratio is 5 - <10 points=4 �(
If the ratio is 1 -<5 points=2
If the ratio is < 1 points= i
Aerial photo or map showing average widths
R 3.2 Characteristics of vegetation that slow down water velocities during floods: Treat Figure
large woody debris as ':forest or shrub". Choose the points appropriate for the best
description. (polygons need to have >90°'a cover at person height NO'I*Cowardin classes):
Forest or shrub for>1/3 area OR herbaceous plants>2/3 area points=7
Forest or shrub for> I/10 area OR herbaceous plants> 1/3 area points=4 `
Vegetation does not meet abov e criteria points=U
Aerial photo or map showing polygons of different vegetation types
R Add the points in the boxes above 1
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 fr/lowing
conditions apply.
There arc human structures and activities downstream (roads,buildings, bridges.
farms)that can be damaged by flooding.
There arc natural resources downstream (e.g. satmo n redds)that can be damaged
by flooding
— Other _ multiplier
(Ansiver NO i j*Ihe ntgjor source of lr,ctter to the uveNand is controlled b1,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 Multipl, the score from R 3 by R 4
Add score to fable on it. I
Comments
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Wetland name or number
These questions apphy to wedittith of all HGAI classes. Points.
(unlc,score
HABITAT FUNCTIONS - hidicators that twit functions to provide importaiit habitat 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 Check the types of vegetation c•/acres present(av defined by Cotrardin)-Size threshold for each
class is acre or more than /0%ofthe area ij'unit is smaller than ?.5 acres.
Aquatic bed
Emergent plants
V Scrub/shrub(areas where shrubs have:30%cover)
\, Forested(areas where trees have>30%cover)
If7he 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 201/o within the forested polygon
Add the number of vegetation structures that qualify. if;you hare:
4 structures or more points=4
Map of Cowardin vegetation classes structures points= 2 `?
structures points= I
1 structure points= U
H l.2. Hydroperiods(seep. 73) Figure_
('ltcc•!;the n�rc.,•n/u•r,n�r rr�inrc•s(hrrlrr,prriurl.+)prc.vrnt within the u•etlunrl. !hc u•uter
regime has to cover more than 10%n_/'the wetland or 54 acve to count. (see text fi)r
descriptions of hydropertodv)
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= I
_Saturated only 1 type present points= 0
Permanently flowing stream or river in. or adjacent to. the wetland
Se:150118IIC flowing stream in. or adjacent to. the +yctland
Luke-tinge 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 corer at Icast 10 fl'. (diOi'rent patche's
oflhe same species can be combined to meet the size thresholci)
You do not hm�e to name the species.
Do not include Eurasian Milfoil, reed canarygrass, purple loosestrife, Canadian Thistle
If you counted: > 19 species points =2
List species below,i/j.'ou tvant to: 5- 19 species points= 1
species points 0
Total for page_ f=
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H 1.4. Interspersion of habitats (.veep. 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
nnudflats)is high,medium, low,or none.
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None= 0 points Low= 1 point Moderate=2 points
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0
f riparian braided channels]
High =3 points
NOTE: If you have four or more classes or three vegetation classes and open«titer
the rating is always"high*'. Use map of Cowardin vegetation classes
H 1.5. Special Habitat Features: (.lee p. 77)
Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland. The number ofcheckv 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 die 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(1 m)over a stream (or ditch)in,or contiguous with the unit,for at least 33 ft
(I Om)
Stable steep banks of fine material that might be used by beaver or muskrat for donning
(>30degree slope)OR signs of recent beaver activity are present(cut shrubs or trees that
have not vet turned grey/brown)
_,Nl At least'/acre of thin-stemmed persistent vegetation or woody branches are present in areas
that are permanently or seasonally inundated(.vtructuresJor egg-laving by amphibians)
Invasive plants cover less than 25%of the wetland area in each stratum of plants
N07EE: The 20%stated in early printings of the manual on page 78 is an error.
H 1. TOTAL Score- potential for providing habitat
ALAI the scores fi-oln HI.1. HI.?. H!-3. H1.4. H/ i
Comments — —
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Wctlund name or number
H 2. Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to provide habitat for many species?
H 2.1 Buffers (veep. 80) Figure—
('hoose the description llrrrr hest r•eln-esents c'orxlitiou o1'hrr/Jer of lrelloncl unit. the hr,he.�t ,�curirr;;
criterion that aPplies to(lie ire land is to he trsed in the rn/in;;. See lert,i n-deainirion of
"undisturbed."
— 100 in (33011)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 water >
50% circumference. Points=4
— 50 m(17011)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 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 arc OK. Points=2
— No pitied areas or buildings u%ithin 50m of%ietland for >50'4,circumference.
Light to moderate grazing. or lair ns 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 am of the criteria aboN e. Points= 1
Aerial photo showing buffers
H 2.2 Corridors and Connections(.veep. 81)
H 2.2.1 Is the wetland part ofa 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,heavilj,used grime/
roads,paved roads, are considered breakv 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 (,fro to H 2.3) NO== H 2.2.3 i
H 2.2.3 Is the wetland:
within 5 mi (8knu)ol'a brackish or salt water estuary OR
within 3 mi of a large field or pasture(>40 acres)OR
i ithin l nu of a lake reatcr than 20 acres')
YES= 1 point - NO=0 points
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Wetland name or number
H 2.3 Near or adjacent to other priority habitats listed by WDFW (seep . 82)
Which of the following priority habitats are�yithin 3 30ft(I o0m)of the�Netland unit"NOTE_: the
connections do not have no he relutiveh'nndi.clw•hecl.
These are DFTf'cle'linitiun.e. (.'heck With rota•local M.- 'hiologisr ifthere are un.l'e/Ile.wiuns.
Riparian: The area adjacent to aquatic systems 1%ith flo%%-ing%�titer that contains elements of
both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems which mutually influence each other.
Aspen Stands: Pure or mixed stands of aspen greater than 0.8 ha(2 acres).
Cliffs: Greater than 7.6 in (25 ft) high and occurring below i000 ft.
Old-growth forests: (Old-growth west of Cascade crest) Stands of at least 2 tree species.
forming a multi-layered canopy vyith occasional small openinmgs: whh at least 20 trees/ha (R
trees/acre)>91 cm(32 in)dbli or% 200 years of age.
Mature forests: Stands with average diameters exceeding 5;cm (21 in)dbh:crown cover
may be less that 1OWo.croi\n cover may be less that 100"o.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.
Prahics: Relatively undisturbed areas(as indicated by dominance of native plants)where
— grasses and/or fortis form the natural climax plant cotnmunity.
Talus: Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average sire 4►.15 -2.0 m (0.5 -6.5 ft).
composed of basalt,andesite, and/or sedimentary rock, including riprap slides and mine
tailings. Mac be associated with cliffs.
Cayes: A naturally occurring cavity.recess.N oid.or system of interconnected passages
Oregon white Oak: Woodlands Stands of pure oak or oak/conifer associations where
canopy coyerage•of the oak component of the stand is 25"h.
_Urban Natural Open Space. A priority species resides"ithin or is adjacent to the open
space and uses it for breeding and/or regular feeding;and/or the open space ['unctions as a
corridor connecting other priority habitats,especially those that would otherwise be
isolated.and/or the open space is an isolated remnant of natural habitat larger than 4 ha (10
acres)and is surrounded by urban development.
EstuarylEstuary-like: Deepwater tidal habitats and adjacent tidal wetlands,usually semi-
enclosed by land but with open,partly obstructed or sporadic access to the open ocean, and
in which ocean water is at least occasionally diluted by freshwater nmoff from the land.
The salinity may be periodically increased above that of the open ocean by evaporation.
Along some low-energy coastlines there is appreciable dilution of sea water. Estuarine
habitat extends upstream and landward to where ocean-derived salts measure less than
0.5ppt. during the period of average annual low flow. Includes both estuaries and lagoons.
___ Marine/Estuarine Shorelines: Shorelines include the intertidal and subtidal zones of
beaches,and may also include the backshore and adjacent components of the terrestrial
landscape(e.g..cliffs, snags,mature trees,dunes,meadows)that are important to shoreline
associated fish and wildlife and that contribute to shoreline function(e.g.,sand/rock/log
recruitment,nutrient contribution,erosion control).
If wetland has 3 or more priority habitats =4 points
If wetland has 2 priority habitats 3 points
if wetland has I priority habitat= 1 point No habitats=0 points
[Vote:All vegetated wetlands are by dcfnilion a priority habitat but are nol included in this
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Wetland name or number
H 2.4 Wetland Landscape (ehoo.w the one desc•rilrNon of'rhe landscape around drr u'efland rh(Ir
hest firs) flee p. 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 other
development. points=5
The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with little disturbance and there are 3 other lake-fringe
wetlands within %: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 %Z mile. points=2
There are no wetlands within '/mile. points=0
H 2. TOTAL Score- opportunit\ for proA lding habitat
eh//he sc'ol'es fro»n HZ.LH?.?. H2.3. H2.4
TOTAL for H I from page 14
Total Score for Habitat Functions —add the points for H 1, H 2 and record the result on
P.
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