HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.12.17 - Torok Wetland Delineation & Rating Report by Marine SurveysTorok Wetland Delineation & Rating Report
Decemb er l7thr 2020
Prepared for:
Amy and Tammy Torok
1626 30th Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368-4725
Regarding:
Jefferson County Parcel # 001033006
MARINE SURVEYS & ASSESSMENTS
380 Jefferson Street
Port Townsend WA 98368
360-385-4073
msa@ma rin esu rveysa ndassessments.com
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Table of Contents
1.1 Site Description
2. Wetland Assessment Methods
2.1 Resources reviewed prior to conducting fieldwork ...
3. Results and Findings..................
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3.2 Wetland Delineation and Categorization
3.3 Wetland Rating
3.4 Vegetation
3.5 Soils.........
3.6 Hydrology
3.7 National Wetlands Inventory Query
4. Wildlife and Habitat Impacts
4.1 Wildlife
4.2 F eder al Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) information.
4.3 Water Quality
4.4Ptarc Species and/or Habitats
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List of Tables and Figures
Table 1. Vegetation observed within Wetland A plot boundaries*
Table 2. Vegetation observed within Wetland B plot boundary....
Figure l. Vicinity Map.............
Figure 2.Map Showing 150 ft Boundary and I km Habitat/Land use
Figure 3. Wetland Delineation Map Showing Moderate and Low Impact Buffers and Plot Points
Figure 4. Natural Resources Conservation Services Soil Survey Map and Legend
Figure 5. Natural Resources Conservation Services Soil Unit Descriptions
Figure 6. Contributing Basin Map............
Figure 7. National Wetland Inventory Map
Figure 8. WA Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Priority Habitats and Species Map .........
Figure 9. FEMA Flood Map
Figure 10. Water Quality 303d Map
Figure I L Water Quality TMDLs...........
Figure 12. WA Wetlands of High Conservation Value Map
Attachments
Attachment l. Photo Documentation
Attachment 2. Wetland Determination Forms
Attachment 3. Wetland Rating Forms
Attachment 4. Methodology
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l.Introduction
Marine Surveys & Assessments (MS&A) was authorizedby Amy and Tammy Torok (property
owners), to complete a wetland delineation and rating on their 4.67 acre parcel of rural land
(zoned as medium density single family) located within the Port Townsend city limits. The
process used by MS&A to survey and map the wetland boundary and rate its category is
consistent with the current City of Port Townsend Critical Areas Ordinance requirements
(Chapter 19.05 Critical Areas), The presence of two Category fV Depressional Wetlands were
confirmed. This report serves to describe MS&A's findings including the overall site conditions,
wetland rating and categorrzation, boundary delineation, and assessment of potential impacts
from any future construction projects on site.
Fieldwork for the wetland rating was completed on March l7th,2020, and the delineation was
completed over two site visits on September 3'd and 22"d,2020. Weather conditions during both
September site visits was partly cloudy, wann and dry, with temperatures ranging from 60-70o F
The time of year and recent precipitation history were considered in assessing the condition and
extent of the wetlands. MS&A biologists were able to visit the wetland in more than one season,
which aided in determining the true boundaries of both wetlands, especially considering the
significant amount of historical farming, construction/demolition, and landscape disturbance that
had occurred at this site (described fuither in section 3.1).
1.1 Site Description
Jefferson County Tax Parcel # 001033006
SW % Section 3, Township 30N, Range 1W
Directions: Take WA-19 north, continue onto WA-20 east, tum left onto Discovery Road, turn
left onto Sheridan Ave, tum left onto Hastings Ave, destination will be on the left after.3 miles
(parcel located just east of 1733 Hastings Ave)
Jefferson County Legal Description: 53 T30 R1W TAX 100 BND TGTH THRU LLA#110601
Zoning Description : R-II(SF) - Medium Density Single-Family
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Figure 1. Vicinity Map
Site Localion
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' . . .j Wettand B (0.32 acres)
: Apparent Wetland Offsite (3.3 acres)
Vicinity Map
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County Parcel #001 033006
Amy and Tammy Torok
City of Port Townsend
wetland Delineation and RaUng
Map Date 1211512020
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2. Wetland Assessment Methods
The delineation fieldwork conducted by MS&A followed the methodology outlined in the
Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (effective January
1987): Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region 9 (Version 2.0; USACE, updated May
2010) in accordance with the Shoreline Management and Growth Management Acts in
Washington State. The field rating work followed the methodology outlined inthe Washington
State Wetland Rating Systemfor Western Washington (2014 Update) published by the State of
Washington Department of Ecology. The specified buffers and setbacks, identified in accordance
with each individual wetland's ratingscore, are described in the City of Port Townsend Critical
Areas Ordinance 19.05.110(G) Wetlands - Buffers and Setbacks, Table 19.05.1I0(A). Buffer
Widths. For additional information on Methodology, see attachment 3.
2.1 Resources reviewed prior to conducting fieldwork
o 1974 National Wetland Inventory NWD maps, United States Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS;March 12,2020)
. Web Soil Survey: National Cooperative Soil Survey. United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA), National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS; Apt1122,2020)
o 2016 Washington Department of Ecology Water Quality Atlas (WDOE)
o chapter 19.05 of city of Port Townsend critical Areas ordinance
t 2016 National Wetland Plant List (NWPL): Western Mountains, Valleys & Coast. U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
o Pocket Guide to Hydric Soil Field Indicators Based on Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in
the United States (Version 8.0;2017)
o Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States. United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in cooperation
with National Technical Committee of Hydric Soils (NTCHS) (Version 8.2, 2018)
o 2014 Washington State Wetland Rating System for Western Washington 2014Update
(Hruby, T Washington State Department of Ecology)
The boundaries of the wetlands were assessed and delineated solely within the border of the
Torok property. MS&A biologists are not certified land surveyors. For any future development
proposals, the City of Port Townsend may require a surveyed site plan by a certified land
surveyor showing the wetland boundary and the buffer overlaid on the engineered project plan
drawing.
3. Results and Findings
3.1 Site Description
The parcel is located in a historically farmed field surrounded by other farmland, residential
housing, apple orchards, and conifer forest. It is zoned as R-II(SF) - Medium Density Single-
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Family. The Port Townsend Municipal Code, chapter 17.16 Residential Zoning Districts, section
1 7. 16.010 Purposes states that Zone RII allows. . .
"single-fomily dwellings (including duplexes, triplexes, andfourplexes) at a density of up
to eight units per 40,000-square-foot area (i.e., 5,000-square-foot minimum lot size, or
approximately eight dwelling units within one block of platted land). It allowsfour or
fewer single-family dwelling units to be contained within one structure upon condition of
sfficient tract size: 10,000 squarefeetfor a duplex; 15,000 squarefeetfor a triplex; and
20,000 squarefeetfor afourplex. Limited multifamily development could occur with
approval of a planned unit development. The R-II district corresponds closely to those
areas of town that are currently platted to eight lots per block, include few development
limitations, and which are in proximity to existing publicfacilities and services."
Currently, there are no structures located on the property, although the clients found many piles
of overgrown building debris from a demolished fence-line and historic structures that had been
removed from the property prior to 2012. Most of these debris piles were located along the
western edge of the property, and have since been removed, although a few still remain.
There were two wetlands delineated on the site. Wetland A is located in the southeastern portion
of the parcel, and Wetland B is located along the eastem border of the property. Both wetlands
are in topographic depressions on the site.
The parcel abuts a residential home (parcel # 001033007) and Hastings Avenue to the north,
farmland and horse pastures to the east and west, and conifer forest and residential houses to the
south. The grade on the northem 1/3 of the Torok parcel is fairly flat, then the topography gently
slopes downward at an approximate 20%o grade until reaching the larger depressional wetland
(Wetland A) and irrigation drainage ditch, which is located in the southern part of the parcel and
runs west to east, emptying into Wetland A.
Wetland A is located in the southeastern corner of the parcel and is .69 acres in size (see Figure
3). This wetland appears to be a richer habitat area than Wetland B, and during the March site
visit ducks were seen in the ponded water there. Its northern edge is easy to distinguish by the
topography, which slopes upward from the depressional wetland creating a visible change in
vegetation from Spirea (Spiraea douglasii) and willow (Salix sp.) on the edge to Nootka Rose
(Rosa nutkana) and Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) in the adjacent upland habitat. Its
western edge is harder to distinguish and includes a series of Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga
menziesii) tree islands. A large amount of Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea) grows in
and around the wetland.
Wetland B is located along the eastern border of the parcel and is .32 aqes in size (see Figure 3).
This wetland has a man-made pit that is dug into its southern edge, with a patch of Spirea (,S.
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douglasii) growing within it. Groves of Douglas Fir (P. menziesii) and Willow (Salix sp.) trees
are located just south of the pit. The western edge is bordered by an open field and a Black
Cottonwoo d (Populus trichocarpa) tree, and the eastern side abuts the fence line and Willow
(Satixsp.) trees. To the north is open grass pasture. This wetland is filled with nearly 100% Reed
Canary Grass (P. arundinacea).
There is a sewer line that was installed prior to the Torok ownership of the parcel, which runs
north to south from a manhole located roughly in the middle of the property down towards the
southwestem edge of the property, where it exits through the southern fence line to 25th street
(see Figure 3). The "stub out" pipes along the sewer line are visible above the ground in the
Torok's field. During the sewer infrastructure installation, the property owners said that large
trucks entered and exited through the southem fence-line. There appears to be a compacted
"road" grade with filI that was put in during this time to provide access for the trucks, which has
since overgrown. There also appears to be a"bridge" of filIthat was added to the irrigation
farming ditch so that the trucks could made it across during construction. This bridge of fill
material is located approximately 50 feet west of Wetland A's western edge, and although it is
now overgrown, there is still visible compaction where the trucks drove. Test pits dug adjacent to
the compacted sewer "road" grade and fill "bridge" show clear signs of hydric soil, and it's
possible that this area used to be part of Wetland A. In this area,the many Douglas Fir (P.
menziesii) tree "islands" are surrounded by areas of nearly 100% Reed Canary Grass (P.
arundinqcea). A pile of construction debris is located just west of the compacted "road," around
which the soil also appears to have been disturbed, filled, and compacted as well.
There is a small topographically depressional area just northwest of Wetland A, which is
believed to be the prior turn-around site for the large trucks during the sewer-line construction.
This Depressional area is approximately 450 square feet in size and filled with nearly 100%
Reed Canary Grass (P. arundinacea),with a single old apple tree growing on the northem edge
Just south of this small depressional area, the topography slopes down towards the southwest
comer of the property where it meets the irrigation drainage ditch. In this area there is an
approximately 20'x 10' strip of wetland vegetation that is associated with the flooding of this
ditch. This area does not connect with Wetland A except through the manmade irrigation ditch
(see Attachment 1, Photo Documentation).
During the initial site visit in March of 2020, hydric soil was found in the northeast cotner of the
parcel, however it was later learned that manure was delivered through a gate adjacent to that
area, which connects the Torok parcel to the neighboring horse pasture, thus causing soil
compaction and moisture retention. There is also significant runoff from the neighboring horse
pasture irrigation in this area. No other hydric indicators, such as wetland plant species, were
found in the northeast section.
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The subject parcel (see vegetation section 3.4) is composed mainly of non-native grass species,
Apple trees, some native species: Douglas Fir (P. menziesii), Willow (Satixsp.), Nootka Rose (R.
nutkana), and herbaceous species noted on data sheet (Attachment 2). Invasive species were also
observed, much of which had been previously mowed down: Reed canary Grass (p.
arundinacea),Himalayan blackberry (Rubus anrteniacus), Scotch Broom (C),tisus scoparius),
and Bull Thistle (Cirsium vulgare).
The area within a one-kilometer radius of the project site consists of 62.63% high intensity use,
18.06% non-accessible relatively undisturbed habitat, 10.38% moderate and low intensity land
use. Accessible relatively undisturbed habitat and accessible moderate and low intensity
categories make up less than 10% of combined land use in the area (Figure 2).
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Figure 2. Map Showing 150 ft Boundary and I km Habitat/Land use
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Wetland B (0.32 acres)
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150-ft W€tland Boundaty
1-km Polygon (outrside wetland area; 984.8 acres)
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Amy and Tammy Torok
City of Port Townsend,
Jefferson County Parcel # 00
Weuand Assessment Visit
Done Y17i20 by M Amos
Map Date; 1211512020
150-ft Boundary
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3.2 Wetland Delineation and Categorization
The wetland was delineated by MS&A using the US Army Corps of Engineers Wetland
Determination Form - Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region, Version 2.0 (Altachment
2). Two wetland boundaries were delineated on the Torok parcel; Wetland A, located in the
southeastern corner of the parcel, and Wetland B which is located along the eastern border of the
property. Both Wetland A and Wetland B continue onto the adjacent parcels, but any boundaries
outside of the Torok Parcel shown in Figure 3 are apparent.
During the survey described in this report, MS&A biologists delineated the wetland boundaries
with stakes tied with pink ribbon, and sample plots were marked with stakes tied with blueiwhite
ribbon. Each wetland's boundary was delineated using apair of standard sampling points.
Several test pits were dug before the sampling points were established, one wet and one dry for
each established pair. Each data point consisted of a test pit dug to a standard depth of 18 inches
to expose a representative soil profile, with the exception of encountering a restrictive layer. The
test pit samples were then assessed for the presence of three wetland indicators: hydrophytic
vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology (VSH). Wetland A was much larger than
Wetland B, so two sets of sample plots were established - labeled VSH 3 (wet) and VSH 4 (dry),
and VSH 5 (wet) and VSH 6 (d.V). Wetland B had a single sample pair, labeled VSH 1 (wet),
and VSH 2 (drfi - see Figure 3.
Two soil map units were identified within the project site (Figures 4 & 5). The wetland was
determined to fall into the HGM Class "Depressional, Category IV" based on functions
(Attachment 3). Depressional wetlands occur in lower topographic areas. Wetland A's primary
source of water appears to be a high ground water table along with supplemental water fi'om a
large irrigation ditch that runs across the southem portion of the parcel from adjacent farmland
located to the west. Wetland B's primary source of water is likely runoff fiorn the adjacent horse
pasture to the east, along with rainfall. Both wetlands were assigned a 25-foot buffer for low
intensity land use projects, a 40-foot buffer for moderate intensity land use prolects, and a 50
foot buffer for high intensity land use projects, along with a 15 foot building setback, following
the City of Port Townsend Critical Areas Ordinance 19.05.110(G) Wetlands - Buffers and
Setbacl<s, Table 19.05.1 I0(A). Buffer Widths (see Figure 3).
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Figure 3. Wetland Delineation Map Showing Moderate and Low Impact Buffers and Plot Points
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Amy and Tamnly Torok
City of Port Townsend,
Jefferson County Parcel # 001 033006
Welland Delinealion
by M. Anros & J. Cooper
Sile Visits 9/3/2020 & 9t22!2020
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3.3 Wetland Rating
The wetlands were rated using the Washington State Wetland Rating Field Data Form
provided by the Department of Ecology for the western WA region,2014 update (Attachment 3).
The rating applies to both Wetland A and B, which occur within the bounds of the Torok parcel,
as well as the apparent wetland that connects to Wetland A and continues outside of the parcel
boundary. Both wetlands scored a rating of 6 in the "Improving Water Quality" section, 6 in the
"Hydrologic" section, and 3 in the "Habitat" section for a combined score of 15, making both
wetlands a Category IV, meaning they possess a low level of habitat value or function. Chapter
19.05.110 of the City of Port Townsend Critical Areas Ordinance - Critical area 5 - Wetlands,
section B (4) d. Classificatiozr states:
"Category IV wetlands have the lowest levels offunctions (scores less than t6 points)
and are often heavily disturbed. These are wetlands that are capable of being replaced,
and in some cases improved. However, experience has shown that replacement cannot be
guaranteed in any specific case. These wetlands may provide some importantfunctions,
and should be protected."
3.4 Vegetation
The subject parcel is a mix of non-native grass species, apple trees, some native species -
Douglas Fir (P. menziesii), Willow (Salix sp.), Nootka Rose (R. nutkana), Bracken Fern
(Pteridium aquilinum) and herbaceous species noted on data sheet (Attachment 2). Invasive
species observed were Reed Canary Grass (P. arundinacea), Himalayan blackberry (R.
anneniactts), Scotch Broom (C. scoparias). and Bull Thistle (C. wlgare). Two Cowardin plant
classes, Emergent and Forested, were observed in and adjacent to the wetland (see Rating
Worksheets, Attachment 3).
Wetland A is bordered on the western side by a series of tree "islands" comprised primarily of
Douglas Fir (P. menziesii).In between these tree islands an abundance of Reed Canary Grass (P.
arundinacea) canbe found, interspersed with other herbaceous species. These other herbaceous
species, which were also seen upslope (north of the wetland) include English Plantain (Plantago
lanceolata), Trailing Blackberry (Rubus ursinus), Red Clover (Trifolium pratense),Nootka Rose
(R. nutkana), Snowberry (5. albus), and invasive Scotch Broom (C. scoparirrs) and Bull Thistle
(C. vulgare). Along the southem border there is alarge quantity of Himalayan Blackberries,
along with groves of Douglas Fir (P. menziesii), Western Redcedar (Thuja plicata), andWillow
trees (Salix sp.). Within Wetland A there were a mix of species, but primarily Reed Canary Grass
(P. arundinacea) with some Soft R:ush (Juncus effusus) interspersed. On the northern border
there is a large open grass pasture and a patch of Douglas Fir (P. menziesii) Trees. The grass
pasture is ovemrn with Nootka Rose (R. nutkana) and some Invasive Scotch Broom (C.
scoparius) and Bull Thistle (C. vulgare). The Roses and invasive plants have been kept under
control by frequent mowing. The eastern side of the wetland spills over the property boundary
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into the neighboring parcel, and the boundary shown in Figure 3 outside of the Torok parcel is
apparent.
Wetland B is bordered on its southem edge by a man-made ditch with a patch of Spirea (S.
douglasii) growing within it. A grove of Douglas Fir (P. menziesii) and Willow trees is located
just south of the pit and along the eastern border of the parcel, and that grove continues all the
way down towards part of the northern border of Wetland A. The western edge of Wetland B is
bordered by open field and a Cottonwo od (P. tremuloides) tree, and the eastern side abuts the
fence line and Willow trees. To the north is more open grass pasfure. The open grass pasture
contains Nootka Rose (R. nutkana), English Plantain (P. lanceolola), Yamow (Achillea
millefotium), Aster sp., Red Clover (7. pratense) , and Trailing Blackberry (R. ursinus).This
wetland is filled with nearly 100% Reed Canary Grass (P. arundinacea) with trace amounts of
Curly Dock (Rumex uispus).
Table L. Vegetation observed within Wetland A plot boundaries*
*This plot was adjacent to a small tree "island" with upland plartts, some of whichfall into the
plot. Moving awayfrom the island, Reed Canary Grass was dominant, along with other hydric
indicators.
Common Name Latin Name Status Stratum
Douglas Fir Pseudotsuga menzesii FAU Tree
Snowberry Symphoricarpos albus FACU Shrub
Nootka Rose Rosa nutkana FAC Shrub
Reed Canary Grass Phalaris arundinacea FACW Herb
Soft Rush Juncus effusus FACW Herb
Trailing Blackberry Rubus ursinus FACU Woody Vine
Tall Fescue Grass Schedonorus arundinaceus FACU Herb
Meadow Fescue Grass Schedonorus pratensis FACU Herb
OBL - Obligate Wetland Species, FACIV - Facultative Wetland Species,FAC - Facultative
Species, FACa - Facultative Upland Species, UPL - Obligate Upland Species. (Plants classified
according to the Fish and ltttildlife Service; 1988, 1993)
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Common Name Latin Name Status Stratum
Reed Canary Grass Phalaris arundinacecr FACW Herb
Curly Dock Runtex crisptts FAC Herb
Table 2. Vegetation observed within Wetland B ptot boundary
OBL - Obligate Wetland Species, FACW - Facultqtive lltetland Species, FAC - Facultative
Species, FACU - Facultative Upland Species, UPL - Obligate [Ipland Species. (Plants classified
according to the Fish and Wildlife Service; 1988, 1993)
3.5 Soils
The Natural Resources Conservation Service Jefferson County Soil Survey lists the soils as
Clallam gravelly sandy loam 0-15% slopes and Tukey gravelly loam 0-15% slopes (Figures 4 &
5). Many test pits were dug within the wetland area for verification of the boundary. Three
sample plots were then surveyed for soil conditions: vSH I through 6 (Figure 3).
In Wetland B, soil in sample plot VSH1 (wet) was comprised of sandy clay loam. Test pits in
this sample plot had soil that was uniformly dry and rich in color, compared to VSfl2 (dry)
which appeared dry and powdery. VSHI had other signs of hydrology, including dried algal
matting, geomorphic positioning, and visible standing water during the site visit that was
performed in March of 2020. Wetland hydric soils were identified using the Munsell Soil Color
Book. The soil color in the upper 0-15 inches was determined to be 100% Munsell 10YR 2/1.
The hydric soil indicator was "Thick Dark Surface (Al2)." There was a restrictive layer of rock
and gravel starting at a depth of l6 inches (Attachment 2). Soil in sample plot VSH2 (dry) was
comprised of crumbly dry light-colored soil that appeared to have been disturbed from past
tilling and burning. Starting at 8 inches in depth, there was a layer of charcoal and powdery
substrate that appeared to be ash, and a restrictive rock and gravel layer starting at a depth of 14
inches. The soil from 0-8 inches was determined to be 100% lOYR 512. There were no signs of
hydrology in this plot (Attachment 2).
Due to the larger size of Wetland A there were two pairs of sample plots taken. In the first pair,
VSH3 (wet) was comprised of sandy clay loam. Test pits in this sample plot had soil that was
uniformly dry and rich in color compared to VSH4 (dry) which appeared much lighter in color.
Much like Wetland B, VSH3 had other signs of hydrology including dried algal matting,
geomorphic position, and saturation visible during the site visit that was performed in March of
2020 . The soil color in the upper 0- I 0 inches was determined to be 1 00% 1 OYR 2ll . The hydric
soil indicator was "Thick Dark Surface (Al2)." There was a restrictive layer of cobble starting at
a depth of 10 inches (Attachment 2). Soil in sample plot VSH4 (dry) was comprised of light-
colored sandy clay loam soil with a dense matting of live roots. There was some redox at a depth
of l0 inches, but no other hydric indicators were found in the soil sample. The soil from 0-10
inches was determined to be 100% 1OYR 3/3, below which the density of soil and roots made it
too restrictive to dig.
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The second pair of sample plots for Wetland A were labeled as VSH5 (wet) and VSH6 (dry).
VSH 5 was comprised of sandy clay loam. Test pits in this sample plot had soil that was moist
compared to VSH4 (dry) which was much more dry and crumbly. VSH5 had other signs of
hydrology including oxidized rhizospheres along living roots and geomorphic position. The soil
color in the upper 0-8.5 inches was determined to be 100% 10YR 2ll.The soil color from a
depth of 8.5 inches to 14 inches was determined to be 97% 10YR 412 with 3% 10YR 316. The
hydric soil indicator was "Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)." There was a restrictive layer of
gravel and rocks starting at a depth of 14 inches (Auachment 2). Soil in sample plot VSH6 (dry)
was comprised of very dry light colored sandy textured soil that appeared disturbed and/or filled
in the past. From 0-9 inches the soil was determined to be 100% lOYR 412, andbelow that a
restrictive layer of rocks and compact soil was found. Starting at a depth of 8 inches, landscape
fabric and bark was mixed in with the sandy clay loam soil. No hydric indicators were found in
the dry soil sample. VSH6 was taken just south of a bridge made of fill material, which creates a
north-south crossing over the man-made irrigation ditch that runs west to east across the southern
portion of the parcel. It is believed that this "bridge" was created for sewer construction access in
previous years. Sewer-line "stump out" pipes were visible in this area.
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Soll Survey Area: Jefferson County Area, Washlngton
Survey Area Data: Vereion 18, Sep 16, 2019
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3.6 Hydrology
The topography within the parcel is primarily flat in the northern portion of the parcel, then
sloping down with a variable gentle grade of approximately 20o/oto the southern portion of the
parcel. There was visible standing water and saturation in both Wetland B and Wetland A during
the wetland rating site visit which was performed in March of 2020, but when the wetland
delineation was conducted in September of 2020 there was no longer any surface water present
at the site. Wetland B is adjacent to a heavily graded and irrigated horse pasture which likely
creates a large amount of runoff. There is also a man-made ditch on the southern edge of the
wetland.
Across the southern edge of the parcel there is a man-made irrigation ditch which allows water to
flow from the neighboring farmland located to the west, and this inigation ditch continues all the
way to the southeastern comer of the parcel where it flows into Wetland A. Wetland A appears
to continue past the southern and eastern parcel boundaries, however the wetland delineation did
not venture off of the client's property, so the portion of the wetland's boundary outside of the
parcel shown in figure 3 is apparent. Both wetlands have low hydrologic value to the area other
than the absorption of a significant amount of runoff and inigation water (particularly wetland A,
which is more pond-like). The contributing basin is 130.7 acres. Wetland A is approximately .69
acres, wetland B is approximately .32 acres, and the portion of the wetland that continues offsite
(the apparent wetland) is approximately 3.3 acres in size. This makes the total combined acreage
of both wetlands, including their apparent boundaries outside of the Torok parcel, approximately
4.31 acres (Figure 6).
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3.7 National Wetlands Inventory Query
The United States Fish and Wildlife National Wetlands Inventory NWI) map shows a
freshwater forested/shrub wetland located in the southeast corner of the project site (Figure 7)
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4. Wildlife and Habitat Impacts
No development projects have been determined at this time. The wetland has been categorized to
have low habitat value and function.
4.l Wildlife
One Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Priority Habitat was found within
0.25 miles of the parcel - Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland Aquatic Habitat (Figure 8).
Figure 8. WA Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Priority Habitats and Species Map
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Priodly Area Agua0c Habltat
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Notes Wetland Syslom: PAIUSTRINE. NWI Code: PSSC
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4.2 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) information
The project is in an area of minimal flood hazard-ZoneX (Figure 9).
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provide. Based upon this score, the wetland is placed in Category I through Category IV; the
former is a wetland of greatest value, based upon the rating rubric's characterization of its
inherent value, while the latter is a wetland of least value. A specific buffer, identified in
accordance with each individual wetland's rating score, is then recommended, using
standardized and established guidelines. While all wetlands provide some functions and
resources that are valued, be they ecological or aesthetic, they also vary widely. Consequently,
the recommended buffer identified in accordance with each individual wetland's rating score
reflects that particular wetland and its specific qualities. All wetlands identified using this
methodology may be federally regulated, regardless of size'
In accordance with the Washington Department of Ecologt Wetland Rating Systemfor Western
WA: 2014 [Ipdate, rating categories are divided into four grades, in order of descending buffer
size: Category I with total scores of 23-27; Category II with total scores of 20-22; Category III
with total scores of 16-19; Category IV with total scores of 9-15. Buffers are assigned according
to intensity of land use for specific parcel size using final numeric scores. Category I is the
highest quality wetland because they are not replaceable and therefore receive the highest
protection.
The category of wetland based on functions is rated by the following parameters:
1) Water Quality Functions: a wetland's potential to improve water quality
a) Potential of the wetland to improve water quality of and surrounding the wetland.
b) Potential of the wetland to support the water quality function of and surrounding
the wetland. (This parameter regards the ability of the wetland to mitigate for and
lessen the toxicity of potential pollutants on and surrounding the wetland).
c) Potential of local water quality improvement provided by the wetland to benefit
adjacent waters.
2) Hydrologic Functions: a wetland's potential to improve hydrology
a) Potential to reduce flooding and erosion
b) Potential of wetland to support the hydrologic functions of the site (this parameter
regards the ability of the wetland in reducing the toxicity of potential pollutants on-
site and up-gradient of the wetland).
c) Potential of wetland to help capture surface water that might otherwise flow down-
gradient into areas where flooding might occur.
3) Habitat Functions: a wetland's potential to provide important habitat/ecological value
a) Potential of the wetland to provide habitat for natural living systems.
b) Potential of the accessible and undisturbed habitat and land use intensity
surrounding the wetland to support the habitat functions of the site.
c) Value of wetland to society; degree to which it provides habitat for species valued
in laws, regulation, or policy.
The parcel in question was examined to identifu potential wetlands based on observed plant
communities, topographic features, hydrology sources, hydric soils, wildlife use, habitat
functions, and drainage patterns. It was determined whether human impacts to the site would
significantly alter any wetlands found.
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Evaluating Soils
Hydric soils form under conditions of saturation, flooding, or ponding long enough during the
growing season to develop anaerobic conditions in the upper soil horizon (NRCS). Most hydric
soils exhibit characteristic morphologies that result from repeated periods of inundation or
safuration that last more than a few days. Saturation or inundation, when combined with
microbial activity in the soil, causes a depletion of oxygen. This anaerobic state promotes certain
biogeochemical processes, such as the accumulation of organic matter,the accumulation or
reduction of iron, and other reducible elements.
These processes in turn create regionally specific, visible indicators, which help identiSr and
delineate hydric soils in a field setting. These indicators are not intended to replace or modifii the
requirements contained in the definition of a hydric soil; they are dynamic, and open to a degree
of human interpretation. Some hydric soils lack any currently listed and accepted indicators;
therefore, the lack ofany listed indicator does not prevent classification ofa soil as hydric.
Howevet, such soils and their specific morphologies, are included and specified in the necessary
field guides.
Wetland hydric soils are identified using the Munsell Soil Color Book, a standard reference
manual prepared by the Munsell Color Company and used by the United States Department of
Agriculture.
Evaluating Hydrology:
Hydrologic conditions result from the interactions between meteorological, surface and ground
water, as well as physical and biological factors that influence the flow, quality, or timing of
water. Therefore, the determination of the presence of hydrologic conditions focuses on the
corresponding presence of factors that most directly influence the persistence of water in a
specific area. Similar to the indicators used in hydric soils, and because watersheds vary
tremendously across the country, regional hydrologic indicators are used to identi$r wetlands in
the field more easily. Indicators of hydrology may include, but are not necessarily limited to,
ponded water, drainage patterns, drift lines, sediment deposition, historic records, water-stained
leaves, cracking of the soil surface, oxidized root channels, and/or sediment deposits. Visual
observation of soil saturation requires digging a soil pit to a depth of 18 inches. If the water table
is found within the soil test pit near twelve inches of the soil surface one can assume that soil
saturation occurs to the surface. Positive signs of hydrology are sometimes absent during the
summer and fall months but can be inferred if there are positive indicators of hydric soil and
hydrophytic vegetation.
National Wetlands Inventory Query
The NWI map documents were prepared primarily by stereoscopic analysis of high-altitude
aerial photographs taken in 1980 and 1981. Wetlands were identified on the photographs based
on vegetation, visible hydrology, and geography. The aerial photographs typically reflected
conditions during a specific year and season when they were taken. Some small wetlands and
those obscured by dense forest cover may not be included on the map. In addition, there is a
margin of error inherent in the use of aerial photographs.
Wetland Rating
The intent of a rating is to provide a basis for protecting and managing wetlands; this is
accomplished assessing a wetland's valued functions and resources: ecological, economic, or
aesthetic. In the process of a rating, a wetland is placed in a Hydrogeomorphic (HGM) Class, or
a classification of wetland type, and a Category, or a numerically scored quantification of its
functions and specific attributes such as rarity, sensitivity to disturbance, and the functions they
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Methodology
Wetland Delineation:
A wetland delineation establishes the specific boundaries of a wetland for the purposes of
federal, state, and local regulations. In determining these physical parameters of each individual
wetland, indicators of vegetation, soils, and hydrolo gy are analyzed to assess critical areas. By
defining the transition zone between scientifically established upland and wetland indicators, an
established accurate boundary of the wetland can be identified between apair of data points; one
representing the upland and one representing the wetland. It is cofitmon for paired data points,
when linked to vegetative indicators (such as an obvious transition line of upland gtass into an
emergent herbaceous community), to inform the identification of the wetland delineation. A
delineation, often in conjunction with a subsequent rating, is a necessary procedural step in
obtaining information which will inform subsequent construction.
When delineating the boundary of a wetland, the edges are staked and flagged. The test plots
have flagging of a differing color. Whenever possible, GPS locations are taken at the test plot
data points, as well as around the boundary of the wetland.
Evaluating Vegetation:
To distinguish the types of plants that grow in different hydrologic regimes, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service incorporated a system of wetland plant indicator status to classiff individual
plant species. The wetland indicator status of a species is based on the individual species
occurence in wetlands in 13 separate regions within the United States. A plant indicator status is
applied to the species, although individual variations exist within the species. Plant species were
identified and given an indicator status according to the National Wetland Plant List: Western
Mountains, Valleys & Coast. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (NWPL, 2016).Indicator categories
are as follows:
OBL - Obligate Wetland - Almost always occurs in wetlands under natural conditions.
FACW - Facultative Wetland - Usually occurs in wetlands, occasionally found in uplands.
FAC - Facultative - Equally likely to occur in wetlands or non-wetlands.
FACU - Facultative Upland - Usually occurs in non-wetlands, occasionally found in wetlands
UPL - Obtigate Upland - Almost always occurs in uplands under natural conditions.
According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (1987) wetland
plant species must, under normal circumstances, constitute greater than 50oh of the total
vegetation present to meet the qualification as a site dominated by hydrophytic vegetation.
Dominance of plant species is determined by estimating plant cover within a reasonable radius of
each data point. Commonly occurring plant species have been rated by the United States Fish
and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National List of Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands:
Northwest (Region 9), as to their frequency of occurrence in wetlands and non - wetlands.
During the fieldwork, each species is recorded and given a rating based on percent cover and
indicator status, obligate wetland (OBL), facultative wetland (FACW), andl or facultative (FAC).
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Methodology
Wetland name or number
Wetland Rating System for Western WA:2074 Update
Rating Form - Effective January 7,2015
SC 4.0. Forested Wetlands
Does the wetland have at least 1 contiguous acre of forest that meets one of these criteria for the WA
Department of Fish and Wildlife's forests as priority habitats? lf you onswer YES you will still need to rqte
the wetlqnd bqsed on its functions.
- Old-growth forests (west of Cascade crest): Stands of at least two tree species, forming a multi-layered
canopy with occasional small openings; with at least 8 trees/ac (20 trees/ha) that are at least 200 years of
age OR have a diameter at breast height {dbh) of 32 in (81 cm) or more.
- Mature forests (west of the Cascade Crest): Stands where the largest trees are 80- 200 years old OR the
species that make up the canopy have an average diameter (dbh) exceeding2Lin (53 cm).
Yes = Category I No = Not a forested wetland for this section Cat. I
SC 5.0. Wetlands in Coastal Lagoons
Does the wetland meet all of the following criteria of a wetland in a coastal lagoon?
- The wetland lies in a depression adjacent to marine waters that is wholly or partially separated from
marine waters by sandbanks, gravel banks, shingle, or, less frequently, rocks
- The lagoon in which the wetland is located contains ponded water that is saline or brackish (> 0.5 ppt)
duringmostof theyearinatleastaportionof thelagoon (needstobemeosurednearthebottom)
Yes - Go to SC 5.1 No - Not a wetland in a coastal lagoon
SC 5.1. Does the wetland meet all of the following three conditions?
-The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking, ditching, filling, cultivation, grazing), and has less
than 2O% cover of aggressive, opportunistic plant species (see list of species on p. 100).
-At least %of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100ft buffer of shrub, forest, or un-grazed or un-
mowed grassland.
-The wetland is larger than 1/ro ac (4350 ft2)
Yes = Category I No = Category ll
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SC 6.0. lnterdunal Wetlands
ls the wetland west of the 1889 line (also called the Western Boundary of Upland Ownership or WBUO)? f
you answer yes you will still need to rate the wetlond based on its habitat functions.
ln practical terms that means the following geographic areas:
- Long Beach Peninsula: Lands west of SR 103
- Grayland-Westport: Lands west of SR 105
- Qsssn Shores-Copalis: Lands west of SR 115 and SR 109
Yes - Go to SC 6.1 No = not an lnterdunal wetland for ratlng
SC 6.1. ls the wetland 1 ac or larger and scores an 8 or 9 for the habitat functions on the form (rates H,H,H or H,H,M
for the three aspects of function)? Yes = Category I No - Go to SC 5.2
SC 5.2. ls the wetland 1 ac or larger, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is 1" ac or larger?
Yes = Category ll No - Go to SC 6.3
5C 6.3. ls the unit between 0.1 and 1ac, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is between 0.1and 1 ac?
Yes = Category lll No = Category lV
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Wetland Rating System for Western W A: 2074 Update
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HARACTERISTIES
Wetland Type
Check off ony criteria that apply to the wetlond. Circle the category when the oppropriote criteriq ore met.
Category
Does the wetland meet the following criteria for Estuarine wetlands?
- The dominant water regime is tidal,
- Vegetated, and
- With a salinity greater than 0.5 ppt Yes -Go to SC 1.1 No= Not an estuarine wetland
SC 1.0. Estuarine wetlands
SC 1.1. ls the wetland within a National Wildlife Refuge, National Park, National Estuary Reserve, Natural Area
Preserve, State Park or Educational, Environmental, or Scientific Reserve designated under WAC 332-30-151?
Yes = Category I No - Go to SC 1.2 Cat. I
ls the wetland unit at least 1 ac in size and meets at least two of the following three conditions?
-The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking, ditching, filling, cultivation, grazing, and has less
than 10% cover of non-native plant species. (lf non-native species are Spartinq, see page 25)
-At least %of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100ft buffer of shrub, forest, or un-grazed or un-
mowed grassland.
-The wetland has at least two of the following features: tidal channels, depressions with open water, or
contiguous freshwater wetlands. Yes = category I No = category ll
sc 1.2
Cat. I
Cat. ll
SC 2.0. Wetlands of High Conservation Value (WHCV)
SC 2.1. Has the WA Department of Natural Resources updated their website to include the list of Wetlands of High
Conservation Value? yes - Go to SC 2.2 No - Go to SC 2.3
SC 2.2. ls the wetland listed on the WDNR database as a Wetland of High Conservation Value?
Yes = Categoryl No = Nota WHCV
SC 2.3. ls the wetland in a Section/Township/Range that contains a Natural Heritage wetland?
http://www1.d n r.wa.eov/n hp/refdesk/datasea rchlwn h pwetla nds. pdf
Yes - Contact WNHP/WDNR and go to SC 2.4 No = Not a WHCV
SC 2.4. Has WDNR identified the wetland within the S/T/R as a Wetland of High Conservation Value and listed it on
their website?Yes = Category I No = Nota WHCV
Cat. I
5C 3.0. Bogs
Does the wetland (or any part of the unit) meet both the criteria for soils and vegetation in bogs? lJse the key
below. ll you answer YES you will still need to rdte the wetland based on its functions.
SC 3.1. Does an area within the wetland unit have organic soil horizons, either peats or mucks, that compose 16 in or
more of the first 32 in of the soil profile? Yes - Go to SC 3.3 No - Go to SC 3.2
SC 3.2. Does an area within the wetland unit have organic soils, either peats or mucks, that are less than 16 in deep
over bedrock, or an impermeable hardpan such as clay or volcanic ash, or that are floating on top of a lake orpond? Yes - Go to SC 3.3 No = ls not a bog
SC 3.3. Does an area with peats or mucks have more lhanTO% cover of mosses at ground level, AND at least a 30%
cover of plant species listed in Table 4? Yes = ls a Category I bog No - Go to SC 3.4
NOTE: lf you are uncertain about the extent of mosses in the understory, you may substitute that criterion by
measuring the pH of the water that seeps into a hole dug at least 16 in deep. lf the pH is less than 5.0 and the
plant species in Table 4 are present, the wetland is a bog.
SC 3.4. ls an area with peats or mucks forested (> 30% cover) with Sitka spruce, subalpine fir, western red cedar,
western hemlock, lodgepole pine, quaking aspen, Engelmann spruce, or western white pine, AND any of the
species (or combination of species) listed in Table 4 provide more than 30% of the cover under the canopy?
Yes = ls a Category I bog No = ls not a bog
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Wetland name or number
WDFW Priority Habitats
priority habitats listed by WDFW (see complete descriptions of WDFW priority habitats, and the counties in which they can
be found, inr Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2008. Priority Habitat and Species List. Olympia, Washington.
177 pp. http;//wdfiru.wa.gov/publications/00165/wdfw001,65.pdf or access the list from here:
http : //wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/phs/list/)
Counthow many of the following priority habitats are within 330 ft (100 m) of the wetland unit NOTE: This question is
independent of the land use between the wetlsnd unit qnd the priority hqbitat.
- fispsn Stands: Pure or mixed stands of aspen greater than L ac (0.a haJ.
- 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)'
- l{gftassous Balds: Variable size patches of grass and forbs on shallow soils over bedrock.
- Otd-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 Ieast 8 trees/ac (20 trees/ha ) > 32 in (81 cm) dbh or > 200
years of age. Mature forests - Stands with average diameters exceeding 21 in (53 cm) dbh; crown cover may be less
inan f 00%; 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 ofthe Cascade crest.
- Oregon White Oakl Woodland stands of pure oak or oak/conifer associations where canopy coverage of the oak
component is important (fuil descriptions in WDFW PHS report p. 158 - see web link above)'
- 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' 767 - see web link above)'
- lnstream: The combination of physical, biological, and chemical processes and conditions that interact to provide
functional life history requirements for instream fish and wildlife resources.
- l\fsalshsre: Relatively undisturbed nearshore habitats. These include Coastal Nearshore, Open Coast Nearshore, and
Puget Sound Nearshore. (fult descriptions of habitats and the deftnition of relatively undisturbed are in WDFW report -
see web link on previous Page).
- f,xys5; A naturally occurring cavity, recess, void, or system of interconnected passages under the earth in soils, rock,
ice, or other geological formations and is large enough to contain a human'
- Cliffs; Greater than 25 ft(7.6 m) high and occurring below 5000 ft elevation.
- Talus. Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average size 0.5 - 6.5 ft [0.15 - 2.0 mJ, composed of basalt, andesite,
andf or sedimentary rock, including riprap slides and mine tailings. May be associated with cliffs'
- glxg5 and Logs: Trees are considered snags ifthey are dead or dying and exhibit sufficient decay characteristics to
"n"bl" cavity excavation/use by wildlife. Priority snags have a diameter at breast height of > 20 in (51 cmJ in western
Washington and are > 6.5 tt (2 m) in height. Priority logs are > 12 in [30 cm) in diameter at the largest end, and > 20 ft
(6 m) Iong.
Note: All vegetated wetlands are by definition a priority habitat but are not included in this list because they are addressed
elsewhere.
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Wetland name or number
H 1.5. Special habitat features:
Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland . The number of checks is the number of points.
-Large,
downed, woody debris within the wetland (> 4 in diameter and 6 ft long).
_Standing snags (dbh > 4 in) within the wetland
-Undercut
banks are present for at least 6.6 fr (2 m) and/or overhanging plants extends at least 3.3 ft (1 m)
over a stream (or ditch) in, or contiguous with the wetland, for at least 33 ft (10 m)
-Stable
steep banks of fine material that might be used by beaver or muskrat for denning (> 30 degree
slope)ORsignsofrecentbeaveractivityarepresent (cutshrubsortreesthothovenotyetweothered
where wood is exposed)
-{ orreasl%ac of thin-stemmed persistent plants or woody branches are present in areas that are
permanently or seasonally inundated (structures for egg-laying by amphibions)
- -lnvasive plants cover less than 25% of the wetland area in every stratum of plants (see H 1.1for tist of
strato
Rating of Site Potential lf score is: 15-18 = H 7-14 = M =l Record the roting on the first page
H 2.1. Accessible habitat {include only hobitot thot directly abuts wetlond unitl.
Colculate:% undisturbed habitat[X4r [(% moderate and tow intensity tand uses)/2]1.5 = 7.44
lf total accessible habitat is:
,t/r(zz.zwl of 1km potygon
20-33% of L km Polygon
IO-79% of 1 km Polygon
< IOo/o of 1 km Pol ints = 0
H 2.2. Undisturbed habitat in 1 km Polygon around the wetland
Colculate % undisturbed habitat 24 | l(% moderate and low intensity land uses)/2p.gg =30
Undisturbed habitat > 5O% of Polygon
Undisturbed habitat to-Soo/o and in 1-3 patches
Undisturbed habitat 70-50% and > 3 patches
Undisturbed habitat < 1"0% of 1 km
H 2.3. Land use intensity in 1 km Polygon: lf
> SQo/o of 1 km Polygon is high intensity land use
S50%oflkmP nish
Rating of landscape Potential lf score is:_4-6 = H 1-3 = M <1=L
points = 3
points = 2
points = 1
points = 3
points = 2
points = 1
=Q
points = (- 2)
=Q
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Rating of Value lf score is:_2 = H 1 = M t
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H 2.0. Does the landscape have the potential to support the habitat functions of the site?
0
-2
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H 3.0. ls the habitat provided by the site valuable to society?
Does the site provide habitat for species valued in laws, regulations, or policies? Choose only the highest score
thot applies to the wetlond being roted.
Site meets ANY of the following criteria: points = 2
- lt has 3 or more priority habitats within 100 m (see next page)
- lt provides habitat for Threatened or Endangered species (any plant or animal on the state or federal lists)
- lt is mapped as a location for an individual WDFW priority species
- lt is a Wetland of High Conservation Value as determined by the Department of Natural Resources
- lt has been categorized as an important habitat site in a local or regional comprehensive plan, in a
Shoreline Master Plan, or in a watershed plan
site has 1 or 2 priority habitats (listed on next page) within 100 m points = 1
SLte does not meet any of the criteria above 'ooints = 0
H 3.1
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These questions apply to wetlands of all HGM classes.
HABITAT FUNCTIONS - lndicators that site functions to provide important habitat
H 1.0. Does the site have the potential to provide habitat?
H 1.1 Structure of plant community: lndicators ore Cowardin clqsses ond strato within the Forested closs.Check the
Cowardin plant classes in the wetland . Up to 10 patches moy be combined for each class to meet the threshold
of % ac or more thon 70% of the unit if it is smoller than 2.5 oc. Add the number of structures checked.
Aouatic bed-TEmergen:
-Scrub-shrub
(areas where shrubs have > 30% cover)
_Forested (areas where trees have > 30% cover)
lf the unit hos o Forested closs, check if:
The Forested class has 3 out of 5 strata (canopy, sub-canopy, shrubs, herbaceous, moss/ground-cover)
that each cover 20Yo within the Forested
4 structures or more: points = 4
3 structures: Points = 2
2 structures: Points = 1
1 structure: Points = 0
0
H L.2. Hydroperiods
. Check the types of water regimes (hydroperiods) present within the wetland. The water regime has to cover
more than 10% of the wetland or % acto count (see text for descriptions of hydroperiodsl.
_permanently flooded or inundated 4 or more types present: points = 3
/ S".ronrlly flooded or inundated 3 types present: points = 2
_Occasionally flooded or inundated 2 types present: points = 1
/ Saturated only L 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
1
H 1.3. Richness of plant species
Count the number of plant species in the wetland that cover at least 10 ft2'
Different patches of the some species can be combined to meet the size threshold and you do not have to nome
the species. Do not include Eurosiqn mitfoil, reed conarygrdss, purple loosestrife, Cqnadian thistle
lf you counted: > 19 species points = 2
5 - 19 species Points = 1
< 5 species ints = 0
1
H 1.4. lnterspersion of habitats
Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion among Cowardin plants classes (described in H 1.1), or
the classes and unvegetated areas (can include open water or mudflats) is high, moderate, low, or none' lf you
have four or more plont closses or three closses and open water, the rating is olwoys high.
None = 0 points Low = 1 point Moderate = 2 points
All three diagrams
in this row
are HIGH = 3points
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DEPRESSIONAL AND FLATS WETLANDS
Hydrologic Functions - lndicators that the site functions to reduce flooding and stream degradation
D 4.0. Does the site have the potential to reduce flooding and erosion?
D 4.1. Characteristics of surface water outflows from the wetland:
Wetland is a depression or flat depression with no surface water leaving it (no outlet) points = 4
Wetland has an intermittently flowing stream or ditch, OR highly constricted permanently flowing outletpoints = 2
Wetland is a flat depression (QUESTION 7 on key), whose outlet is a permanently flowing ditch points = L
Wetland has an unconstricted, or slightly constricted, surface outlet that is permanently flowing points = 0
4
D 4.2. Depth of storase durins wet periods: Estimote the height of ponding obove the bottom of the outlet. For wetlonds
with no outlet, meosure from the surfoce of permonent woter or if dry, the deepest port.
Marks of ponding are 3 ft or more above the surface or bottom of outlet points = 7
Marks of ponding between 2 ft to < 3 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points = 5
Marks are at least 0.5 ft to < 2 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points = 3
The wetland is a "headwater" wetland points = 3
Wetland is flat but has small depressions on the surface that trap water points = 1
Marks of ponding less than 0.5 ft (6 in)points = 0
1
D 4.3. Contribution of the wetland to storage in the watershed Estimote the rotio of the area of upstream basin
contributing surface woter to the wetland to the area of the wetland unit itsetf.
The area of the basin is less than L0 times the area of the unit points = 5
The area of the basin is 10 to 100 times the area of the unit points = 3
The area of the basin is more than 100 times the area of the unit points = 0
Entire wetland is in the Flats class ints = 5
3
Total for D 4 Add the points in the boxes above I
Wetland name or number
Rating of Site Potential lf score is:_12-16 = H ,./ 6-lt = M _0-5 = L
Rating of Landscape Potential lf score =!l 1or2=M 0=L
Rating of Value lf score is:_2-4 = H _1 = M =L
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D 5.0. Does the landscape have the potential to support hydrol ogic functions of the site?
D 5.1. Does the wetland receive stormwater discharges?Yes=1 No=0 1
D5.2. ls >10%oftheareawithinL50ftofthewetlandinlandusesthatgenerateexcessrunoff? yes=1 No=0 1
D 5.3. ls more than 25% of lhe contributing basin of the wetland covered with intensive human land uses (residential at
>1 residence/ac, urban, commercial,agriculture, etc.)?Yes=L No=0 1
Add the points in the boxes aboveTotal for D 5 3
D 6.0. Are the hydrologic functions provided by the site valuable to society?
D 6.1. The unit is in a landscape that has floodine problems. Choose the description thot best matches conditions around
the wetlond unit being rated. Do not add points. Choose the hiqhest score if more than one condition is met.
The wetland captures surface water that would otherwise flow down-gradient into areas where flooding has
damaged human or natural resources (e.g., houses or salmon redds):r Flooding occurs in a sub-basin that is immediately down-gradient of unit. points = 2r Surface flooding problems are in a sub-basin farther down-gradient. points = 1
Flooding from groundwater is an issue in the sub-basin. points = 1
The existing or potential outflow from the wetland is so constrained by human or natural conditions that the
waterstoredbythewetlandcannotreachareasthatflood'Explainwhy-
There are no problems with flooding downstream of the wetland.
points = 0
points = 0
0
D 6.2. Has the site been identified as important for flood storage or flood conveyance in a regional flood control plan?
Yes=2 No=0
0
Total for D 6 Add the points in the boxes above U
DEPRESSIONAT AND FTATS WETLANDS
Water Quality Functions - lndicators that the site functions to improve water quality
D 1.0. Does the site have the potentialto improve water quality?
3
D 1.1. Characteristics of surface water outflows from the wetland:
Wetland is a depression or flat depression (QUESTION 7 on key) with no surface water leaving it (no outlet).
points = 3
Wetland has an intermittently flowing stream or ditch, OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet'
Note: Assume there is intermitent flow due to ditch entering ponded area. points = 2
Wetland has an unconstricted, or slightly constricted, surface outlet that is permanently flowing points = 1
whose outlet is a ditchermanentflowinWetland is a flat d ssion QUESTION 7 on nts=1
0D 1.2. The soil 2 in below the surface (or duff laver)is true clay or true organic (use NRCS definitions).Yes = 4 No = 0
3
D 1.3. Characteristics and distribution of persistent plants (Emergent, Scrub-shrub, and/or Forested Cowardin classes)
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed, plants > 95% of area points = 5
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed, plants > lz of area points = 3
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed plants >'1roof area points = 1
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed plants <1/ro of area points = 0
2
D 1.4. Characteristics of seasonal ponding or inundation:
This is the area thot is ponded for ot leqst 2 months. see description in manuol.
Area seasonally ponded is > % total area of wetland
Area seasonally ponded is > % total area of wetland
Area seasonal is < % total area of wetland ints = 0
points = 4
points = 2
8Add the points in the boxes aboveTotal for D 1
Wetland name or number
Rating of Site Potential lf score is:-12-15 = H 6-11= M 0-5 = L Record the rating on the first poge
Ratingof landscapePotential lf scoreis:,,/3or4=H
-1
or2=M
-0=L
Recordtheratingonthefirstpage
Ratingof Value lf score is:-2-4= H
-1=M
,/O=L Record the rating on the first page
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D 2.0. Does the landscape have the potential to support the water quality function of the site?
D 2.1. Does the wetland unit receive stormwater discharges?Yes=1 No=0 1
D2.2. ls>10%oftheareawithinl50ftofthewetlandinlandusesthatgeneratepollutants? Yes=1 No=0 1
D 2.3. Are there septic systems within 250 ft of the wetland?Yes=1 No=0 0
D 2.4. Are there other sources of pollutants coming into the wetland that are not listed in questions D 2'L-D 2.3?
Source: Waterfowl nn scesonal nonrled area Yes=1 No=0 1
Total for D 2 Add the points in the boxes above 3
D 3.0. ls the water quality improvement provided by the site valuable to society?
D 3.1. Does the wetland discharge directly (i.e., within 1 mi) to a stream, river, lake, or marine water that is on the
303(d) list? Yes = 1 No = 0 0
D 3.2. ls the wetland in a basin or sub-basin where an aquatic resource is on the 303(d) list?Yes=1 No=0 0
D 3.3. Has the site been identified in a watershed or local plan as important for maintaining water quality (onswer YES
if there is o TMDL for the bosin in which the unit is foundl?Yes=2 No=0 0
Total for D 3 Add the points in the boxes above 0
Wetland name or number
NO - go to 6 YES - The wetland class is Riverine
NOTE: The Riverine unit can contain depressions that are filled with water when the river is not
flooding
6. Is the entire wetland unit in a topographic depression in which water ponds, or is saturated to the
surface, at some time during the year? This means that any outlel if presenl 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 B YES - The wetland class is Depressional
B. Your wetland unit seems to be difficult to classiff and probably contains several different HGM
classes. For example, seeps at the base of a slope may grade into a riverine floodplain, or a small
stream within a Depressional wetland has a zone of flooding along its sides. GO BACK AND IDENTIFY
WHICH OF THE HYDROLOGIC REGIMES DESCRIBED IN QUESTIONS 1-7 APPLY TO DIFFERENT
AREAS IN THE UNIT (make a rough sketch to help you decide). Use the following table to identifii the
appropriate class to use for the rating system if you have several HGM classes present within the
wetland unit being scored.
NOTE: Use this table only if the class that is recommended in the second column represents L\o/o or
more of the total area of the wetland unit being rated. If the area of the HGM class listed in column 2
is less than 10% of the uniU classify the wetland using the class that represents more than 90%o of the
total area.
HGM classes within the wetland unit
being rated
HGM class to
use in rating
Slope + Riverine Riverine
Slope + Depressional Depressional
Slope + Lake Fringe Lake Fringe
Depressional + Riverine along stream
within boundary of depression
Depressional
Depressional + Lake Fringe Depressional
Riverine + Lake Fringe Riverine
Salt Water Tidal Fringe and any other
class of freshwater wetland
Treat as
ESTUARINE
If you are still unable to determine which of the above criteria apply to your wetland, or if you have
more than 2 HGM classes within a wetland boundary, classifu the wetland as Depressional for the
rating.
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HGM Glassification of Wetlands in Western Washington
For questions !-7,the criteria described must apply to the entire unit being rated.
If the hydrologic criteria listed in each question do not apply to the entire unit being rated, you
probably have a unit with multiple HGM classes. In this case, identiff which hydrologic criteria in
questions L-7 apply, and go to Question 8.
1.. Are the water levels in the entire unit usually controlled by tides except during floods?
NO - go to 2 YES - the wetland class is Tidal Fringe - go to 1.L
1.1 Is the salinity of the water during periods of annual low flow below 0.5 ppt (parts per thousand)?
NO - Saltwater Tidal Fringe (Estuarine) YES - Freshwater Tidal Fringe
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 an Estuarine wetland and is not scored. This method cannotbe used to
score functions for estuarine wetlands.
2. The entire wetland unit is flat and precipitation is the only source (>90o/o) of water to it. Groundwater
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 all of the following criteria?
_The vegetated part of the wetland is on the shores of a body of permanent open water [without any
plants on the surface at any time of the yearJ at least 20 ac (B 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?
/ fttewetland 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.
NO - go to 5 YES - The wetland class is Slope
NOTE: Surface water does not pond in these type of wetlands except occasionally in very small and
shallow depressions or behind hummocks [depressions are usually <3 ft diameter and less than 1 ft
deep).
5. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria?
_The unit is in a valley, or stream channel, where it gets inundated by overbank flooding from that
stream or river,
-The
overbank flooding occurs at least once every 2 years'
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Maps and figures required to answer questions correctly for
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Map of:To answer questions:Figure #
Cowardin plant classes Emeroent and Forested D 1.3, H 1,.1, H 1.4 7
Hydroperiods onlv one hvdrooeriod D 1.4,H L.2 nla
Location of outlet (con be odded to map of hydroperiods)D 1.1, D 4.1 nla
Boundary of area within 150 ft of the wetland (con be added to onother fiqure)D2.2,D 5.2 2
Map of the contributing basin D 4.3, D 5.3 6
1 km Polygon: Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge - including
polygons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
H 2.1, H 2.2, H2.3
2
Screen capture of of 303(d) listed waters in basin (from Ecology website)D 3.1, D 3.2 10
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found (from web)D 3.3 11
Map of:To answer questions:Figure fi
Cowardin plant classes H 1.1, H 1.4
Hydroperiods H 7.2
Ponded depressions R 1_1
Boundary of area within L50 ft of the wetland (can be added to onother fiqure)R2.4
Plant cover of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants R r.2, R 4.2
Width of unit vs. width of stream (can be added to onother figure)R 4.1
Map of the contributing basin R 2.2, R 2.3,R5.2
L km Polygon: Area that extends l" km from entire wetland edge - including
polygons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
H 2.I, H 2.2, H 2.3
Screen capture of map of 303(d) listed waters in basin (from Ecology website)R 3.1
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found (from web)R 3.2, R 3.3
Map of:To answer questions:Figure #
Cowardin plant classes L 1.1, L 4.7, H I.I, H L.4
Plant cover oftrees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants tt.2
Boundary of area within 150 ft of the wetland (can be odded to onother figure)L2.2
1 km Polygon: Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge - including
polygons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
H 2.1., H 2.2, H 2.3
Screen capture of map of 303(d) listed waters in basin (from Ecologv website)L 3.1, L 3.2
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found (from web)L 3.3
Map of:To answer questions:Figure #
Cowardin plant classes H 1.1, H L.4
Hydroperiods H 1.2
Plant cover of dense trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants s 1.3
Plant cover of dense, rigid trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants
(can be added to figure obove)
s 4.1
Boundary of 150 ft buffer (can be added to another figure)s 2.1, S 5.1
1 km Polygon: Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge - including
polygons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
H 2.7, H 2.2, H2.3
Screen capture of map of 303(d) listed waters in basin (from Ecology website)5 3.1, S 3.2
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found (from web)s 3.3
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Wetland name or number B
Note: Rating revised 1211512020 using delineated boundary instead of apparent boundary.
RATING SUMMARY - Western Washington
Name of wetland (or lD #): Habitat f or Hum anitv of site visit: 3/17t20
Rated bv: Meq Amos Trained bv Ecoloqv? / Yes No Date of trainino 2014
HGM Class used for rating Denressi onal Wet and ,s multi le HGM classes? / Y Nhn
NOTE: Form is not complete without the figures requested (figures can be combined).
Source of base aerial photo/map ESRI Live lmaorv
OVERALL WETLAND CATEGORY -lV ,r,ased on functions / or specialcharacteristics-)
1. Category of wetland based on FUNCTIONS
-CategorY
| - Total score = 23 - 27
-Category
ll - Total score = 20 - 22
-Category
lll - Total score = L6 - L9
/ Category lV - Total score = 9 - 15
2. Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland
Not Applicable
CHARACTERISTIC CATEGORY
Estuarine III
Wetland of High Conservation Value I
Bog I
Mature Forest I
Old Growth Forest I
Coastal Lagoon I II
lnterdunal IIIIIIIv
None of the above
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Score for eachfunction based
on three
ratings
(order of rotings
is notimportant)
9 = H,H,H
8 = H,H,M
7 = H,H,L
7 = H,M,M
6 = H,M,L
6 = M,M,M
5 = H,L,L
5 = M,M,L
4 = M,L,L
3 = L,L,L
L
fUNCIION lmproving
Water Quality
Hydrologic Habitat
Circle the appropriote rqtings
Site Potential ry-(tVDL [ @r)L H M('
Landscape Potential e,ML EJM L H M(t
Value HM G)HM o HM @ TOTAT
Score Based on
Ratings 6 6 3 15
Wetland name or number
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SC 4.0. Forested Wetlands
Does the wetland have at least L contisuous acre of forest that meets one of these criteria for the WA
Department of Fish and Wildlife's forests as priority habitats? lf you answer YES you will still need to rqte
the wetlqnd bdsed on its functions.
- Old-growth forests (west of Cascade crest): Stands of at least two tree species, forming a multi-layered
canopy with occasional small openings; with at least 8 trees/ac (20 trees/ha) that are at least 200 years of
age OR have a diameter at breast height (dbh) of 32 in (81 cm) or more.
- Mature forests (west of the Cascade Crest): Stands where the largest trees are 80- 200 years old OR the
species that make up the canopy have an average diameter (dbh) exceeding2l,in (53 cm).
Yes = Category I No = Not a forested wetland for this section Cat. I
SC 5.0. Wetlands in Coastal Lagoons
Does the wetland meet all of the following criteria of a wetland in a coastal lagoon?
- The wetland lies in a depression adjacent to marine waters that is wholly or partially separated from
marine waters by sandbanks, gravel banks, shingle, or, less frequently, rocks
- The lagoon in which the wetland is located contains ponded water that is saline or brackish (> 0.5 ppt)
during most of the year in at least a portion of the lagoon (needs to be meqsured near the bottom)
Yes - Go to SC 5.1 No = Not a wetland in a coastal lagoon
SC 5.1. Does the wetland meet all of the following three conditions?
-The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking, ditching, filling, cultivation, grazing), and has less
than 2O% cover of aggressive, opportunistic plant species (see list of species on p. 100).
- At least % of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of shrub, forest, or un-grazed or un-
mowed grassland.
- The wetland is larger than 1/ro ac (4350 ft2)
Yes = Category I No = Category ll
Cat. I
Cat. ll
SC 6.0. lnterdunal Wetlands
ls the wetland west of the 1889 line (also called the Western Boundary of Upland Ownership or WBUO)? f
you dnswer yes you will still need to rute the wetldnd bosed on its habitat functions.
ln practical terms that means the following geographic areas:
- Long Beach Peninsula: Lands west of SR 103
- Grayland-Westport: Lands west of 5R 105
- Qsg2n Shores-Copalis: Lands west of SR 115 and SR 109
Yes - Go to SC 6.1 No = not an interdunal wetland for ratlng
SC 6.1. ls the wetland 1 ac or larger and scores an 8 or 9 for the habitat functions on the form (rates H,H,H or H,H,M
for the three aspects of function)? Yes = category I No - Go to sc 6.2
SC 6.2. ls the wetland 1 ac or larger, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is 1 ac or larger?
Yes = Category ll No - Go to SC 6.3
SC 6.3. ls the unit between 0.1and 1ac, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is between 0.1 and L ac?
Yes = Category lll No = Category lV
Cat I
Cat. ll
Cat. lll
Cat. lV
Category of wetland based on Special Characteristics
lf you answered No for all types, enter "Not Applicable" on Summary Form Not Applicable
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Wetland name or number
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PECIAL
Category
criteria ore met,to the wetlond. Circle the when the
Wetland Type
Check criteria thot
SC 1.0. Estuarine wetlands
Does the wetland meet the following criteria for Estuarine wetlands?
- The dominant water regime is tidal,
- Vegetated, and
No= Not an estuarine wetland- With a salin r than 0.5 Yes -Go to SC 1.1
Cat. I
SC 1.1. ls the wetland within a National Wildlife Refuge, National Park, National Estuary Reserve, Natural Area
Preserve, State Park or Educational, Environmental, or Scientific Reserve designated under WAC 332-30-151?
Yes = Category I No - Go to SC 1.2
Cat. I
Cat. ll
SC 1.2. ls the wetland unit at least L ac in size and meets at least two of the following three conditions?
-The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking, ditching, filling, cultivation, grazing, and has less
than 10% cover of non-native plant species. (lf non-native species are Spartina, see page 25)
-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 two of the following features: tidal channels, depressions with open water, or
contiguous freshwater wetlands. Yes = Category I No = Category ll
Cat. I
SC 2.0. Wetlands of High Conservation Value (WHCV)
SC 2.1. Has the WA Department of Natural Resources updated their website to include the list of Wetlands of High
Conservation Value? Yes - Go to SC 2.2 No - Go to SC 2.3
SC 2.2. ls the wetland listed on the WDNR database as a Wetland of High Conservation Value?
Yes = Category I No = Nota WHCV
SC 2.3. ls the wetland in a Section/Township/Range that contains a Natural Heritage wetland?
http ://www1.d n r.wa.sov/n hp/refdesk/datasearch/wnh pwetla nds.pdf
Yes - Contact WNHP/WDNR and go to SC 2.4 No = Not a WHCV
SC 2.4. Has WDNR identified the wetland within the S/T/R as a Wetland of High Conservation Value and listed it on
their website? Yes = Category I No = Not a WHCV
Cat. I
SC 3.0. Bogs
Does the wetland (or any part of the unit) meet both the criteria for soils and vegetation in bogs? Use the key
below. lf you qnswer YES you will still need to rote the wetldnd based on its functions.
SC 3.1. Does an area within the wetland unit have organic soil horizons, either peats or mucks, that compose L6 in or
more of the first 32 in of the soil profile? Yes - Go to SC 3.3 No - Go to SC 3.2
SC 3.2. Does an area within the wetland unit have organic soils, either peats or mucks, that are less than 16 in deep
over bedrock, or an impermeable hardpan such as clay or volcanic ash, or that are floating on top of a lake or
pond? Yes - Go to SC 3.3 No = ls not a bog
SC 3.3. Does an area with peats or mucks have more thanTO% cover of mosses at ground level, AND at least a 30%
cover of plant species listed in Table 4? Yes = ls a Category I bog No - Go to SC 3'4
NOTE: lf you are uncertain about the extent of mosses in the understory, you may substitute that criterion by
measuring the pH of the water that seeps into a hole dug at least 16 in deep. lf the pH is less than 5.0 and the
plant species in Table 4 are present, the wetland is a bog.
SC 3.4. ls an area with peats or mucks forested l> 30% cover) with Sitka spruce, subalpine fir, western red cedar,
western hemlock, lodgepole pine, quaking aspen, Engelmann spruce, or western white pine, AND any of the
species (or combination of species) listed in Table 4 provide more than 30% of the cover underthe canopy?
Yes = ls a Category I bog No = ls not a bog
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Wetland name or number
WDFW Priority Habitats
Priority habitats listed by WDFW (see complete descriptions of WDFW priority habitats, and the counties in which they can
be found, in: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2008. Priority Habitat and Species List. Olympia, Washington.
177 pp. http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/00165/wdfw00t65.pdf or access the list from here:
http ://wdfw.wa.gov/cons ervation/phs/list/)
Count how many of the following priority habitats are within 330 ft [100 mJ of the wetland unit: NOTE; This question is
independent of the land use between the wetland unit and the priority habitqt.
- Aspen Standsl Pure or mixed stands of aspen greater than 1 ac (0.a haJ.
- Biodiversity Areas and Corridors: Areas of habitat that are relatively important to various species of native fish and
wildlife lfull descriptions in WDFW PHS report).
- Hs1fuassous Balds: Variable size patches ofgrass and forbs on shallow soils over bedrock.
- Old'growth/Mature forestsr Old-growth west of Cascade crest - Stands of at least 2 tree species, forming a multi-
Iayered canopy with occasional small openings; with at least 8 trees/ac (20 trees/ha ) > 32 in [81 cm) dbh or > 200
years of age. Mature forests - Stands with average diameters exceeding 21 in (53 cm) dbh; crown cover may be less
than 1000/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.
- Oregon White Oak; Woodland stands of pure oak or oak/conifer associations where canopy coverage of the oak
component is important (full descriptions in WDFW PHS report p. 758 - see web link above).
- 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 wetprairie (full desuiptions in WDFW PHS report p. 767 - see web link above-).
- In5[1sam: 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, (fuII descriptions of habitats qnd the definition of relatively undisturbed qre in WDFW report -
see web link on previous page).
- f,avs5; A naturally occurring cavity, recess, void, or system of interconnected passages under the earth in soils, rock,
ice, or other geological formations and is large enough to contain a human.
- Cliffs: Greater than 25 ft (7.6 m) high and occurring below 5000 ft elevation.
- Talus: Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average size 0.5 - 6.5 ft [0.15 - 2.0 mJ, composed of basalt, andesite,
andf or sedimentary rock, including riprap slides and mine tailings. May be associated with cliffs.
- Snags and Logs: Trees are considered snags ifthey are dead or dying and exhibit sufficient decay characteristics to
enable cavity excavation/use by wildlife. Priority snags have a diameter at breast height of > 20 in [51 cmJ in western
Washington and are > 6.5 ft (2 mJ in height. Priority Iogs are > 12 in [30 cm) in diameter at the largest end, and > Z0 ft
[6 m) long.
Note: All vegetated wetlands are by definition a priority habitat but are not included in this list because they are addressed
elsewhere.
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Wetland name or number
H 1.5. Special habitat features:
Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland . The number of checks is the number of points.
-Large,
downed, woody debris within the wetland (> 4 in diameter and 5 ft long).
-standing
snags (dbh > 4 in) within the wetland
_Undercut banks are present for at least 6.6 ft (2 m) and/or overhanging plants extends at least 3.3 ft (1 m)
over a stream (or ditch) in, or contiguous with the wetland, for at least 33 ft (10 m)
_stable steep banks of fine material that might be used by beaver or muskrat for denning (> 30 degree
slope)ORsignsofrecentbeaveractivityarepresent (cutshrubsortreesthathovenotyetweothered
where wood is exposed)
-/ Orleast%ac of thin-stemmed persistent plants or woody branches are present in areas that are
permanently or seasonally inundated (structures for egg-loying by omphibions)
_lnvasive plants cover less than 25% of the wetland area in every stratum of plants (see H 1.1 for list of
stra
Rating of Site Potential lf score is:-15-18 = H
-7-L4
= M ,/ 0-6 = L Record the rating on the first page
<10%of 1 km Pol n
H 2.2. Undisturbed habitat in 1 km Polygon around the wetland'
Calculote: % undisturbed habitat 24 [(% moderate and low intensity land uses)/2]6.69 =
Undisturbed habitat > 50% of Polygon
Undisturbed habitat t0-50% and in 1-3 patches
Undisturbed habitat 10-50% and > 3 patches
Undisturbed habitat < t0% of 1 km Po n
H 2.3. Land use intensity in 1 km Polygon: lf
> 50% of 1 km Polygon is high intensity land use
<50%of1km nish
H 2.1. Accessible habitat (include only hobitat thot directly abuts wetlond unit)'
Colculate: % undisturbed habitat 5.t94r [(% moderate and low intensity land uses)/2]
lf total accessible habitat is:
,t /, (zz.zy"l of 1 km Polygon
20-33% of 1 km Polygon
70-79% of 1 km Polygon
Rating of Landscape Potential lf score is:-4-6 = H
-1-3
= M <1=L
Rating of Value lf score is:-2 = H
-1
= M =L
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1.5 = 7.44 %
points = 3
points = 2
points = 1
nts=0
points = 3
points = 2
points = 1
nts=0
points = (- 2)
nts=0
Record the roting on the first page
Record the rqting on the first page
6Add the points in the boxes aboveTotal for H 1
H 2.0. Does the landscape have the potential to support the habitat functions of the site?
0
2
Total for H 2 Add the nts in the boxes above
H 3.0. ls the habitat provided by the site valuable to society?
0
Doesthe site provide habitatforspeciesvalued in laws, regulations, or policies? Choose onlythe highestscore
thot opplies to the wetlond being roted.
Site meets ANY of the following criteria: points = 2
- lt has 3 or more priority habitats within 100 m (see next page)
- lt provides habitat for Threatened or Endangered species (any plant or animal on the state or federal lists)
- lt is mapped as a location for an individual WDFW priority species
- lt is a Wetland of High Conservation Value as determined by the Department of Natural Resources
- lt has been categorized as an important habitat site in a local or regional comprehensive plan, in a
Shoreline Master Plan, or in a watershed plan
Site has 1 or 2 priority habitats (listed on next page) within 100 m points = 1
Site does not meet anv of the criteria above points = 0
H 3.1
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Wetland name or number
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These questions apply to wetlands of all HGM classes
HABITAT FUNCTIONS - lndicators that site functions to provide important habitat
H 1.0. Does the site have the potential to provide habitat?
H 1.1. Structure of plant community: lndicotors ore Cowordin classes and strato within the Forested c/oss. Check the
Cowardin plant classes in the wetland . Up to L0 patches may be combined for eqch class to meet the threshold
of % ac or more than 70% of the unit if it is smaller thon 2.5 oc. Add the number of structures checked.
-Aquatic
bed 4 structures or more: points = 4
/ Er"rg"nt 3 structures: points = 2
-Scrub-shrub
(areas where shrubs have > 30% cover) 2 structures: points = 1y' Forested (areas where trees have > 30% cover) 1 structure: points = O
/ [ the unit hos a Forested class, check if:v TheForestedclasshas3outof5strata(canopy,sub-canopy,shrubs,herbaceous,moss/ground-cover)
that each cover 2O%o within the Forested polygon
2
H 1,.2 Hydroperiods
Check the types of water regimes (hydroperiods) present within the wetland. The water regime has to cover
more than 10% of the wetland or lo ac to count (see text for descriptions of hydroperiods).
-Permanently
flooded or inundated 4 or more types present: points = 3
--7V Seasonally flooded or inundated 3 types present: points = 2
_Occasionally flooded or inundated 2 types present: points = 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 pointt
_Freshwater tidal wetland 2 points
1
H 1.3. Richness of plant species
Count the number of plant species in the wetland that cover at least 10 ft2.
Different potches of the same species con be combined to meet the size threshold ond you do not have to nome
the species. Do not include Eurqsiqn milfoil, reed canarygrass, purple loosestrife, Cqnodian thistle
lf you counted: > 19 species points = 2
5 - 19 species points = 1
< 5 species points = O
1
H 1.4. lnterspersion of habitats
Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion among Cowardin plants classes (described in H 1.1), or
the classes and unvegetated areas (can include open water or mudflats) is high, moderate, low, or none. lf you
have four or more plant closses or three classes and open water, the roting is always high.
None = 0 points Low = 1 point Moderate = 2 points
All three diagrams
in this row
are HIGH = 3points
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DEPRESSIONAL AND FTATS WETLANDS
Hydrologic Functions - lndicators that the site functions to reduce flooding and stream degradation
D 4.0. Does the site have the potential to reduce flooding and erosion?
D 4.1. Characteristics of surface water outflows from the wetland:
Wetland is a depression or flat depression with no surface water leaving it (no outlet) points = 4
Wetland has an intermittently flowing stream or ditch, OR highly constricted permanently flowing outletpoints = 2
Wetland is a flat depression (QUESTION 7 on key), whose outlet is a permanently flowing ditch points = 1
Wetland has an unconst or constricted, surface outlet that is ermanent flowi nts=0
2
D 4.2. Deoth of storaee drrrinp wet oeriods: Estimote the height of ponding obove the bottom ofthe outlet. For wetlands
with no outlet, meosure from the surface of permonent woter or if dry, the deepest pqrt
Marks of ponding are 3 ft or more above the surface or bottom of outlet
Marks of ponding between 2 ft to < 3 ft from surface or bottom of outlet
Marks are at least 0.5 ft to < 2 ft from surface or bottom of outlet
The wetland is a "headwater" wetland
Wetland is flat but has small depressions on the surface that trap water
points = 7
points = 5
points = 3
points = 3
points = 1
Marks of less than 0.5 ft =Q
1
D 4.3. Contribution of the wetland to storaqe in the watershed i Estimote the rotio of the oreo of upstreom basin
contributing surfoce water to the wetland to the qrea of the wetlond unit itself.
The area of the basin is less than 10 times the area of the unit points = 5
The area of the basin is 10 to 100 times the area of the unit points = 3
The area of the basin is more than 100 times the area of the unit points = 0
Entire wetland is in the Flats class =!
3
Total for D 4 Add the points in the boxes above 6
Wetland name or number
Rating of Site Potential lf score is:-12-16 = H ,/ 6-11= M
-0-5
= L
Rating of Landscape Potential lf score =fl Lor2=M _0=L
Rating of Value lf score ist-2-4 = H
-1
= M 0=[
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D 5.0. Does the landscape have the I to support hydrologic functions of the site?
1D 5.1. Does the wetland receive stormwater discharges?Yes=l- No=0
1D5.2. ls >10%oftheareawithinl"50ftofthewetlandinlandusesthatgenerateexcessrunoff? Yes=l- No=0
1D 5.3. ls more than 25% of lhe contributing basin of the wetland covered with intensive human land uses (residential at
cultu etc ?>1 urban, commercia Yes=1 No=0
3Add the points in the boxes aboveTotal for D 5
D 6.0. Are the hydrologic functions provided by the site valuable to society?
0
The unit is in a landscape that has flooding problems. Choose the description thot best matches conditions oround
the wetland unit being roted. Do not add points. Choose the hiqhest score if more than one condition is met.
The wetland captures surface water that would otherwise flow down-gradient into areas where flooding has
damaged human or natural resources (e.g., houses or salmon redds):
r Flooding occurs in a sub-basin that is immediately down-gradient of unit. points = 2
o Surface flooding problems are in a sub-basin farther down-gradient. points = 1
Flooding from groundwater is an issue in the sub-basin. points = l-
The existing or potential outflow from the wetland is so constrained by human or natural conditions that the
water stored by the wetland cannot reach areas that flood. Exploin why
-
points = 0
There are no problems with flooding downstream of the wetland. points = 0
D 6.1
0D 6.2. Has the site been identified as important for flood storage or flood conveyance in a regional flood control plan?
Yes=2 No=0
0Total for D 6 Add the points in the boxes above
Wetland name or number
Rating of Site Potential lf score is:-12-16 = n /S-t1 = M
-0-5
= L Record the roting on the first page
Ratingof landscapePotential lf scoreis: r/3or4=H
-1
or2=M
-0=L
Recordtheratingonthefirstpage
RatingofValue lfscoreis:_2-4=H l=M JO=L Record the roting on the first poge
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DEPRESSIONAL AND FLATS WETTANDS
Water Quality Functions - lndicators that the site functions to improve water quality
D 1.0. Does the site have the potential to improve water quality?
D 1.1. Characteristics of surface water outflows from the wetland:
Wetland is a depression orflat depression (QUESTION 7 on key) with no surface water leaving it (no outlet).
points = 3
Wetland has an intermittently flowing stream or ditch, OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet.
Note: Assume there is intermitent flow due to ditch entering ponded area. points = 2
Wetland has an unconstricted, or slightly constricted, surface outlet that is permanently flowing points = L
Wetland is a flat depression (QUESTION 7 on key), whose outlet is a permanently flowing ditch. points = 1
2
D 1.2. The soil 2 in below the surface (or duff laver) is true clay or true organic (use NRCS definitions).Yes = 4 No = 0 0
D 1.3. Characteristics and distribution of persistent plants (Emergent, Scrub-shrub, and/or Forested Cowardin classes)
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed, plants > 95%of area Note: Mostly based on apparent points = 5
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed, plants > % of area bOUndary Ofl Site. points = 3
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed plants > t1.roof area points = l-
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed plants <1/ro of area points = 0
5
D l-.4. Characteristics of seasonal pondins or inundation:
This is the areo thot is ponded for at leost 2 months. See description in monual
Area seasonally ponded is > % total area of wetland
Area seasonally ponded is > % total area of wetland
Area seasonally ponded is < % total area of wetland
points = 4
points = 2
points = 0
0
Total for D l"Add the points in the boxes above 7
D 2.0. Does the landscape have the potential to support the water quality function of the site?
D 2.1. Does the wetland unit receive stormwater discharges?Yes=l- No=0 1
D2.2. ls>L0%oftheareawithinl50ftofthewetlandinlandusesthatgeneratepollutants? Yes=1 No=O 1
D 2.3. Are there septic systems within 250 ft of the wetland?Yes=1 No=0 0
D 2.4. Are there other sources of pollutants coming into the wetland that are not listed in questions D 2.1-D 2.3?
Source: Waterfowl on seasonal ponded area Yes=1 No=0 1
Total for D 2 Add the points in the boxes above 3
D 3.0. ls the water quality improvement plovided by the site valuable to society?
D 3.1. Does the wetland discharge directly (i.e., within 1 mi) to a stream, river, lake, or marine water that is on the
303(d) list? Yes = 1 No = 0 0
D 3.2. ls the wetland in a basin or sub-basin where an aquatic resource is on the 303(d) list?Yes=1 No=0 0
D 3.3. Has the site been identified in a watershed or local plan as important for maintaining water quality lanswer YES
if there is o TMDL for the basin in which the unit is foundl? Yes = 2 No = 0 0
Total for D 3 Add the points in the boxes above 0
Wetland name or number
NO - go to 6 YES - The wetland class is Riverine
NOTE: The Riverine unit can contain depressions that are filled with water when the river is not
flooding
6. Is the entire wetland unit in a topographic depression in which water ponds, or is saturated to the
surface, at some time during the year? This means that any outlet, if presenl 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-gotoB YES - The wetland class is Depressional
8, Your wetland unit seems to be difficult to classify and probably contains several different HGM
classes. For example, seeps at the base of a slope may grade into a riverine floodplain, or a small
stream within a Depressional wetland has a zone of flooding along its sides. GO BACK AND IDENTIFY
WHICH OF THE HYDROLOGIC REGIMES DESCRIBED IN QUESTIONS 1-7 APPLY TO DIFFERENT
AREAS IN THE UNIT (make a rough sketch to help you decide). Use the following table to identify the
appropriate class to use for the rating system if you have several HGM classes present within the
wetland unit being scored.
NOTE: Use this table only if the class that is recommended in the second column represents 100/o or
more of the total area of the wetland unit beihg rated, If the area of the HGM class listed in column 2
is less than 10% of the unit; classify the wetland using the class that represents more than 90% of the
total area.
HGM classes within the wetland unit
being rated
HGM class to
use in rating
Slope + Riverine Riverine
Slope + Depressional Depressional
Slope + Lake Fringe Lake Fringe
Depressional + Riverine along stream
within boundary of depression
Depressional
Depressional + Lake Fringe Depressional
Riverine + Lake Fringe Riverine
Salt Water Tidal Fringe and any other
class of freshwater wetland
Treat as
ESTUARINE
If you ore still unable 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 System for Western WA:2014 Update
Rating Form - Effective January L,2075
4
Wetland name or number
HGM classification of Wetlands in Western Washington
For questions L-7, the criteria described must apply to the entire unit being rated.
If the hydrologic criteria listed in each question do not apply to the entire unit being rated, you
probably have a unit with multiple HGM classes. In this case, identiff which hydrologic criteria in
questions L-7 apply, and go to Question 8.
1. Are the water levels in the entire unit usually controlled by tides except during floods?
NO - go to 2 YES - the wetland class is Tidal Fringe - go to 1-.1
1.1 Is the salinity of the water during periods of annual low flow below 0.5 ppt (parts per thousand)?
NO - Saltwater Tidal Fringe (Estuarine) YES - Freshwater Tidal Fringe
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 an Estuarine wetland and is not scored. This method cannot be used to
score functions for estuarine wetlands.
2. The entire wetland unit is flat and precipitation is the only source (>90o/o) of water to it. Groundwater
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 all of the following criteria?
-The
vegetated part of the wetland is on the shores of a body of permanent open water fwithout any
plants on the surface at any time of the year) at least 20 ac (8 ha) in size;
_At least 30% of the open water area is deeper than 6.6 ft (2 m).
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?/ fltewetland is on a slope [slop e can be very gradial),
-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.
NO - go to 5 YES - The wetland class is Slope
NOTE: Surface water does not pond in these type of wetlands except occasionally in very small and
shallow depressions or behind hummocks [depressions are usually <3 ft diameter and less than ]. ft
deep).
5. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria?
-The
unit is in a valley, or stream channel, where it gets inundated by overbank flooding from that
stream or river,
_The overbank flooding occurs at least once every 2 years.
Wetland Rating System for Western WA:201.4 Update
Rating Form - Effective January I,2075
3
Wetland name numher A
Maps and figures required to answer questions correctly for
Western Washington
DepressionalWetlands
Riverine Wetlands
Lake Frinee Wetlands
Slope Wetlands
Wetland Rating System for Western W A: 2014 Update
Rating Form - Effective fanuary 7,20ts
2
Map of:To answer questions:Figure #
Cowardin nt classes D 1.3, H T.I, H I.4 7
Hvdroperiods Onlv one hvdrooeriod D L.4, H 7.2 nla
Location of outlet (can be added to mop of hydroperiods)D 1.1, D 4.r"nla
Boun of area within 150 ft of the wetland be odded to another D 2.2, D 5.2 t
of the contributin basi n D 4.3, D 5.3 6
1 km Polygon: Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge - including
polvsons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
H 2.1, H 2.2, H 2.3 2
Screen capture of map of 303(d) listed waters in basin (from Ecology website)D 3.1, D 3.2 '10
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found (from web)D 3.3 11
Map of:To answer questions:Figure #
Cowardin lant classes H 1.1, H 1.4
ods H I,2
Ponded depressions R 1".1
Bo of area within 150 ft of the wetland be added to another R2.4
Plant cover of tree shru and herbaceous R 1.2, R 4.2
Width of unit vs. width of stream (can be odded to onother figure)R 4.1
Map of the contributing basin R 2.2, R 2.3,R5.2
1 km Polygon: Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge - including
ns for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
H 2.1, H 2.2, H 2.3
Screen capture of map of 303(d) listed waters in basin (from Ecology website)R 3.1
Screen captu re of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found (from web)R 3.2, R 3.3
Map of:To answer questions:Figure f
Cowardin lant classes L 1.1, L 4.r, H t.t, H r.4
Plant cover of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants L]-.2
Boundary of area within 150 ft of the wetland (can be odded to another figure)L2.2
1 km Polygon: Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge - including
polvgons for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
H 2.1., H 2.2, H 2.3
Screen of of listed waters in basin mE website L 3.1, L 3.2
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found (from web)L 3.3
Map of:To answer questions:Figure f
Cowardin plant classes H 1.1, H 1.4
s H 1.2
Plant cover of dense trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants s 1.3
Plant cover of dense, rigid trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants
(can be odded to figure obove)
s 4.1
Boundary of 150 ft buffer can be added to another figure)s 2.1, S 5.1
1 km Polygon: Area that extends 1 km from entire wetland edge - including
ol ns for accessible habitat and undisturbed habitat
H 2.1., H 2.2, H2.3
Screen capture of map of 303(d) listed waters in basin (from Ecology website s 3.1, S 3.2
Screen capture of list of TMDLs for WRIA in which unit is found (from web)s 3.3
Wetland name or number A
Note: Rating revised 1211512020 - using delineated boundary instead of apparent boundary.
RATING SUMMARY - Western Washington
Name of wetland (or lD Habitat for Humanitv Date of site visit: 31 17120
Rated bv: Meo Amos Trained bv Ecoloov? / Ves Date of trainino 2014
HGM Class used for rati Wetland has mul /v N
NOTE: Form is not complete without the figures requested (figures can be combined)
ive Server lmagrySource of base aerial photo/map ESRi L
OVERALL WETLAND CATEGORY lV r.ased on functions / or speciatcharacteristics_)
1. Category of wetland based on FUNCTIONS
_Category l-Totalscore = 23 -27
_Category ll - Total score = 20 - 22
_Category lll -Total score = 16 - L9
/ Category tV - Total score = g - 15
2. Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland
Not Applicable
CHARACTERISTIC CATEGORY
Estuarine III
Wetland of High Conservation Value I
Bog I
Mature Forest I
Old Growth Forest I
Coastal Lagoon I II
lnterdunal IIIIIIIV
None of the above
Wetland Rating System for Western WA:2074 Update
Rating Form - Effective January 7,2015
Score for eachfunction based
on threeratinss
(orde-r of ratings$ not
important)
9 = H,H,H
8 = H,H,M
7 = H,H,L
7 = H,M,M
6 = H,M,L
6 = M,M,M
5 = H,L,L
5 = M,M,L
4 = M,L,L
3 = L,L,L
t
FUNCTION lmproving
Water QualiW
Hydrologic Habitat
Circle the oppropriote rotiry
Site Potential H (tvD L H @-)L H M(!J
Landscape Potential (n-)M L (H)M L H M(D
Value HM (J HM GJ HM TOTAT
Score Based on
Ratings 6 6 3 15
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ATTACHMENT 3
Wetland Rating Forms
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Texture
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(Appticable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
-
Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Stripped Matrix (SO)
* Hydrogen Sulflde (A4)
Depleted Below Dark Su*ace (A1 1)
_ Thick Dark Surhce (A12)
-
Sandy Mucky Mlneral (S1)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
lndicators for Froblematic Hydric Soils3
_ 2 cm Muck (A10)
* Red Parent Material GF2)
Hydric Soil lndicators:
_ Histosol (A1)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
_ Black H'stic (A3)
Restrletive Layer
Depth (inches):
Type:
Hydric Soil Present? Yes *"d
Remarks: D rshl
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_ Surface Water (A1)
_ High Water Table (A2)
_ Saturation (A3)
* Water Mar(s (B1)
_ Sediment Deposits (82)
_ Drift Deposits (83)
_ Algal Mat or Crust (84)
_ lron Deposits (85)
_ Surface Soil Cracks (BO)
_ lnundation Vlsible on Aerial lmagery (87)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (88)
_ Water-Stained Leaves (Bg) (except
MLRA 1,2,4A, and 48)
_ Salt Crust (811)
* Aquatic lnvertebrates (813)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
_ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Llving Roots (C3)
* Presence of Reduced lron (C4)
_ Rscent lron Reduction in Tiiled Soits {C6)
* Slunted or Stressed Plants (Dl) (LRR A)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Secondarv lndicators (2 or more reouired!
_ Water-Stained Leaves (Bg) (MLM 1,2,
4A, and 48)
_ Drainage Patrerns (810)
_ Dry-Season waterTable (C2)
_ Saturatio; Visible on Aerial lmagery (Cg)
* Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Shallow Aquitard (D3)
_ FAc-Neutral Test (D5)
_ Raised Ant Mounds (D6) (LRR A)
_ Frost-Heave Hurnmocl(s (D7)
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Surface Water Present?
waterTable Present?
Saturation Present?
Yes _ No _ Depth (inches): _Yes_ No_ Depth (inches):_
ons:
Yes _ No .- Depth (inches):
Wettand Hydrology Present? Yes
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ProjecVSite:
ApplicanUOwner:
Investigato(s)
Landform (hiJlslope, terrace,
Subregion (LRR);e.ll4
Soil Map Unit Name:
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants.
WETLAND DETERMTNATION DATA FORM -Western Mountains, Vatleys,and Goast Region
City/County:o
State:Pf Sampling
Section, Township, Range:r{
Date:
Point:'tuy
Local relief (concave, convex, none):o Slope mt: €lt''KtoLong:Datum:
NW classification
Yes No _ (lf no, explain in Remarks.)
disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes *-.*o
(lf nesded, explain any answers in Remarks.)
sampling point locations, transectsn important features, etc.
5\*&"
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Hydric Sotl Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
{(-E-ls the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?Yes_ No {A.
Remarks:
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OB!, FACW, or FAC:
That Are OBL, FACW Or FAC:
(B)
?9'1,
(A)#t
(A/B)
Percent of Dominant
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:
OBL species
FACWspecies
FAC species
FACU species
UPL species
Column Totats: I d9f..---
Prevelence lndex = B/A
Prevalence Index
(B)
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
_ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
- 3 - Plevalence lndex is <3.01 .
-
4 - Morphological Adaptationsl (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
I 5 - Wetland Non-Vascular Plantsl ...."
,* Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetationl (Explain)
1 lndicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology rnust
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydrophytic etation lndicators:
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?Yes *"K
Tree Stratum (Plot size:o/o Cover $pecies? Status
1.
4.
1.
2.
c.
4.
5.
= Total Cover
(Plot size:
7o Bare Ground in Herb StEtum
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Total Cover
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Total Cover
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absence of
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to ot
RM=Reduced
Texture S"t"tt
Hydric Soil lndicators: (Applicableto all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
_ Histosol (A1) _ Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Hietic Epipedon (A2) _ Stripped Matrix (SC)
-
Black Histic (A3) ' _ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (except MLR^A 1)* Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) J Loamy cteyed Matrix (F2)
_ Depleted Below Dark Suface (A11) * Depteted Matrix (F3)
)l rnicr Dark Surface (A12)
-
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) * Depteted Dark Surface (FZ)
_ Sandy cleyed Matrix (S4) _ Redox Depressions (F8)
3lndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
_ Very Shallow Dark Surfuce (1F12)
* Other(Explain in Remarks)
lndicators for P.oblematic Hydric
_ 2 cm Muck (A10)
_ Red Parent Material ([F2)
Type:
Restrictive Layer
Depth (inches):Hydrlc Soil Present? V"" X No-
vervw #,A"rLc*t"lf
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Remarks:\c)\l,AJ^[5 tul-uI +(-Cak^r5 Jrr
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* Surface Water (A1)
_ High WaterTabla (A2)
Saturation (A3)
* \Ahter Marks (B1)
_ Sediment Deposits (82)
_ Drift Deposits (83)
X ntgat Mat or Crust (84)
_ lron Deposits (85)
_ Surface Soil Cracks (BO)
{ tnundation Visible on Aeriat tmagery (BZ)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (BB)
_ Water-Stained Leaves (BO) (except
MLRA 1, 2,4A, and 49)
_ Salt Crust (811)
_ Aquatic lnvertebratds (813)
_ Hydrogen Sutfide Odor (C1)
_ Oxidized Rhizospheres atong Livtng Roots (C3)
* Presence ofReduced lron (C4)
* Recent lron Reduclion in Tilled Soils (Cts)
_ Stunted or Stressed Ptants (D1) {LRR A)_ Other (Explaln in Remarks)
v+
all th^t annlv)Pr:ma^/(minimttm nf one ronrired'Secondarv lndicators (2.-QI more reauired)
* Water-Stained Leaves (89) (MLRA 1, 2,
4A, and 4g)
_ Drainage Patterns (810)
_ ShailowAquitard (D3)
_ FAc-NeutraiTest(D5)
_ Raised Ant Mounds (DO) (LRR A)
_ Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)
Dry-Season Water Tabte (C2)
Saturation Visible on Aerial lmagery (C9)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Surface Water Fresent?
Watdr Table Present?
Saturation Present?
Yes _
Yes _
Yes
-KICV
NO
No
No
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Field
Wetland Hydrotogy Present? yes No
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HYD LOGY
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FO
S
NW classificalion:
on
Point:
Slope
Batum:
t"rer{-
!,nV
W*ProjecVSite:
ApplicanUOwner:
lnvestigator(s):
Landform
State:
Section, Township, Range:
Local relief c/nvex,
Long:Subregion (LRR)
Soil Map Unit Name:
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the sit'e typical time Yes
Are Vegetation .N d , Soil N o , or Hydrology N! D naturally probtematc?
Arevegetation N6,Soir A) O, orHydrology-r significantly disturbed?
No _ (lf no, explain in Remarks.)
Are "Normal Circumstances" present? yes ){ ruo
-(lf needed, explaln any answers in Rernarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants.
Hydrophytic Vegelation Present?
Hydric soil Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
yes X No-
x..No
No
Yes
Yes
ls the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?XYes No
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Tfee Stratum (Plot size:)% Cover Species? Status
1.
2.
J.
4.
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t'_= Total Cover
Saplinolshrub Stratum (Plot size:
L
2.
J.
4,
5.
Nlono ..
= Total Cover
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1.
2.
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4.
5.
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7.
8.
9.
10.
11.v'Total Cover
Woodv Vine Stratum (PIot size:)
1.
'/.
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum
Dominance Test wortsheet:
Number of Dominanl Species
That Are OBL, FACW. or FAC:(A)
(B)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW or FAC:loo^l-(A/B)
Prevalence lndex worksheet:
Total % Cover of:MuliiDlv bv:
OBL species
FACWspecies
FAC species
FACU species
UPL soecies
Et-tumn Totats:
x1=-
x2=-
x3=-
x4=
-
x5=-.-
(A)(B)
Prevalence lndex = B/A=
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
X 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
- 3 - Prevalence lndex is <3.01
-
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
-
5 - Wetland Non-Vascular Plantsl
-
Problematic Hydfophytic Vegetationl (Explain)
tlndicators of hydric soll and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydrophytic
Vegetatlon
Present?v"r Y No-
Remarks:
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Grains.M-Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: {Applicable to all LRR$, unless otherwise noted,)
_ Histosol (A1) * Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2) _ Stripped Matdx (SO)
_ Black Histic (A3) * Loamy Mucky Minerat (F1) (except MLRA 1)
* Hydrogen Sulflde (A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Malrix (F2)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surhce (A1 1) _ Depletsd Matrix (F3)
_ Thick Dark Surfacc (A12) _ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) _ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) _ Redox Depressions (F8)
lndicators fdt Problematic Hydric $oils':
* 2 cm Muck (A10)
_ Red Parent Material (fFz)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface ClFl2)_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
3lndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
tl,estrictive Lavet {if Dresentl' ! ^ !-trr.; - -e"',:"4-[o{- c-#f ,";i--'rlcn:ve' i:'a'yer'H la
l':,.,,"Soil Present? Yes
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HYDROLOGY
_ Surface Water (A1)
_ High waterTable (A2)
_ Saturation (A3)
_ Water Marks (81)
_ Sediment Deposits (82)
_ Drift Deposits (83)
_ Algal Mat or Crust (84)
_ lron Deposits (85)
* Surhce Soil Cracks (BO)
_ lnundalion Visible on Aerial lmagery (87)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Sur{ace (88)
Water-Stained Leaves (Bg) (except
MLRA 1, 2, 4iq, and 48)
Salt Crust (811)
Aquatic lnvertebrates (Bl 3)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Ci)
Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)
Presence of Reduced lron (C4)
Recent lron Redudtion in Tilled Soils (C6)
Stunted or Stressed Ptants (D1) (LRR A)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Secondarv lndicators (?..9r morg reouired)
_ Water-Stained Leaves (Bg) (MLRA 1, Z,
4A, and 48)
_ Drainage Patterns (810)
_ Dry-Season Water Tabte (C2)
_ Saturation Visibte on Aeriat lmagery (C9)
* Geomorphic Position (D2)
-
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
_ FAC-Neutmt Test (DS)
_ Raised Ant Mounds (DO) (LRR A)
_ Frost-Heave Humrnocks (D7)
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Wettand
Surhce Water Present?
Water Table Present?
Saturation Present?
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
NO
No
x
X
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Depth (lnches): _
d
Wetland Hydrotogy Present? yes No
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ApplicanUOwner:
lnvestigator(s):
Landform (hillslope,
Subregion (LRR):t^i
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM -Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
City/County:
'.\-.,g&,f,".*
Sampling Date:?L-
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State: (rJ I \ Sampling Point:Ur/
Section, Township, Range:3
Local relief (concave, convex, none):Slope (%):
Soil Map Unit Name:,J
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on $ite typical this time of year? Yes
Arc Vegetation
Are Vegetation
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NW classification:
or Hydrology lvo significanUy disturbed?
or Hydrology No naturally problematic?
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, irnportant features, etc.
VEGETATION - Uso scientific names of plants,
ilo . so,r Y0J
No_ (lf no, explain in Remark$.)
Are "Normal Cifcumstances" present? Yes _.No
(lf needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Hydric Soil Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
vr;s X. . ruo
Yes_ No
Yes No
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ls the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?Yes noX
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Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That ArE OBL, FACW or FAC:
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:
Percent of Dominant Species
ThatAre OBL, FACW or FAC:
?(A)
3 (B)
\.u \0,(A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total o/o Cover of:
OBLspecies 0 *r=
FACWspecies .94, xZ=
FAC species . 2* x3 =
/{x5= i/irn * lt(A) L, {- (B\*-*-+t-
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x4=FACU species.
UPL species
Column Totals:
Hydrophytic Vegetation lndicators:
* 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
X 2 - oominance Test is >50%
X3 - Prevatence lndex is <3.01
-
4 - Morphological Adaptationsl (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
-
5 - Wetland Non-Vascular Plantsr
XProblematic Hydrophytic Vegetationl (Explaln) *\
rlndicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Yes No-?-T-i)x
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
% Cover Soecies? Status
1-
J.
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(Plot size:
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2.
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Hydric Soil lndlcators: (Appllcable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted-)
_ Histosol (A1) _ Sandy Redox (S5)
* Hlstic Epipedon (A2) _ Stripped Matrix (56)
_ Black Histic (A3) * Loamy Muctq Minerat (F1) (except MLRA 1)
3lndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unlsss disturbed or problematic.
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) _ Loamy Gteyed Matrtx (F2)
Depleted Below DarK Surlace (A11) _ Depleted Matrix (F3)
* Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
lndicators for Problematic Hydric
* 2 cm Muck (A10)
_ Red Parent Material [rF2)
_ Thick Dark Surface (A12)
_ Sandy Muclry Mlneral (S1)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_ Redox Dark Suface (F6)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
Restrictive
Typer
(inches):Hydric Soil Pr€sent? Yes No
HYDROLOGY
_ Surhce Water (A1)
_ High Water Table (A2)
_ Saturation (A3)
* water Marks (81)
_ Sediment Deposits (82)
_ Drift Deposits (83)
_ Algal Mat or Crust (84)
_ lron Oeposits (85)
_ Surface Soil Cracks (80)
_ lnundation Visible on Aerial lmagery (87)
_ SparselyVegetated Concave Surface (BB)
_ Water-Stained Leaves (Bg) (except
MLRA 1,2,4A, and 48)
Salt Crust (81 1)
_ Aquatic lnvertebratss (B13)
* Hydrogen Sulflde Odor (C1)
! OxiOizeO Rhizospheres atong Living Roots (C3)
_ Prosence of Reduced lron (C4)
-
Recenl lron Reduction in Tilled Soiis (CO)
: stunted or sr€ssed Ptants (Dl) (LRR A)
_ Other(Explain in Remarks)
Secondary.!,nqigators (2 or more required)
* Water-Stained Leaves (Bg) (MLRA j,2,
4A, and 48)
_ DrainaEe Pattems (810)
* Dry-Season WaterTabte (C2)
\- Saturation Visible on Aeriat lmagery (C9)
X Geomorphic Position (D2)'- Shallow Aquilard (D3)
_ FAc-Neutrat Test {DS)
_ Raised Ant Mounds (DO) (LRR A)
_ Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)
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Water Table Present?
Saturation Present?
Yes
Yes
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v_!_vNo
No
NO
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(lf needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
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Are climatic / hydrologic con
Are vegetation *}|, tou :_
Are Vegetaiion _, Soil _, or Hydrology _ naturally problematic?
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
VEG N*Use ntific names
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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Hydric Soil Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Yes
Yes
/-..<YE
No
NO
No
ls the Sampled Area
within aWetland?Ar NoYes
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW or FAC:z*
/-
M"Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL. FACW or FAC:
(A)
(B)
(AJB)
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Species Across All Strata:
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Total % Cover ot:
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1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence Index is s3.ol
4 - Morphological Adaptationsi (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
-
5 - Wetland Non-Vasorlar Plantsl
* Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetationl (Explain)
l lndicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
vv
Yes No-
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Preseni?
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum
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* Histosol (A1) _ Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2) * Stripped Matrix (56)
* Black Histic (A3) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (except MLRA 1)_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) _ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
_ Depleted Below Dark Suriace (A1 1) _ Depleted Matrix (F3)_ Thick Dark Surface (A12) _ Redox Dark Suriace (F6)
-
Sandy Muclcy Mlneral (Sl) _ Depleted Dark SurfEce (F7)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) _ Redox Depressions (FB)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric $oils3:
-
2 cm Muck (A10)
_ Red Parent Material CtFz)_ Very Shallow Dark Surface GF12)* Other (Explain in Remarks)
3lndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
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Type:
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_ Surface Water (A1)
_ High Water Table (A2)
* Saturation (A3)
_ Water Marks (81)
_ Sediment Depo$its (82)
_ Drift Deposits (83)
_ Algal Mat or Crust (84)
_ lron Deposits (85)
_ Surface Soil Cracks (86)
_ lnundation Visible on Aerial lmagery (87)
_ SparselyVegetated Concave Surface (88)
_ Water-Stained Leaves (Bg) (except
MLR.A'1, 2, 4A, and 48)
_ Salt Crust (81 1)
* Aquatic lnvertebrates (813)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1)
_ Oxidized Rhlzospheres along Living Roots (C3)
* Presence of Reduced lron (G4)
_ Recent lron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
* Stunted or Stressed Plants (01) (LRR A)
* Other (Explain in Remarks)
Secondarv Inqi.cFjors (2 or more required)
* Water-Stained Leaves (Bg) (MLRA 1, Z,
4A, and 48)
_ Drainage Pattems (810)
_ Dry-Season WaterTable (C2)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial lmagery (C9)
_ Geomorphic Position (D2)
* ShallowAquibrd (D3)
_ FAo-Neutral Test (D5)
_ Raised Ant Mounds (DO) (LRR A) ,
* Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)
all that aoolv)Primarv lndicetors fminimum of one radui.pd:
Surface Watsr Present?
WaterTable Present?
Saturation Present?
Yes_ No_ Depth (inches):
Yes_ No_ Depth (inches):_
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Landform (hillslope,terrace,
Subregion (LRR):
Soil Map Unit Name:
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State:
Section, Township, Range:s3
Local relief (concave, convex, none):
Long:
NWI classification:
No _ (lf no, explain in Remarks.)
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Are Vegetation \)Q-, Soil N Ic , or Hydrotogy -NF signiflcanfly disturbed?
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Are Vegetation No , Soil VCS. , or Hydrology ,$o naturally problematic? (lf needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
ISUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, trunsects, important features, etc.
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants.
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?
3
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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Hyddc Soil Prcsent?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Ye$
Yes
Yes
No
N0
No
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Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland?v-7--Yes No
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominani Species
ThatAre OBL, FACW or FAC:
ThatAre OBL, FACW or FAC:
ffie-(A)
6
'r.
(B)ftt
(,0/B)
Percent of Dominant
Total Number oJ Dominant
Species Across All Stmta:
Prevalence Index worksheet:
OBL species
FACW species
FAC species
FACU species
UPL species
Column Totals:
frt+++(B)
6
{?_8/
Prevalence lndex = B/A = s'ffi-'
' x4=
x5=
(A)
x1=
x2=
x3=
l - (t','5
Hydrophytic Vegeta{ion Indicators:
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
_ 2 - Dominanoe Test is >50%
S 3 -erevalence lndex is 33.01
4 - Morphological Adaptationsl (Provide supporting
dala in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
- 5 - Wetland Non-Vascular Plantsl
-
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetationl (Explain)
llndicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
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2.
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_ Black Histic (A3)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_-Depleted Below Dark Surface (Al 1)
Xrni* Dark Surface (A12)
_ Sandy Mucky Minerat (S1)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_ Stripped Matrix (56)
_ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (except MLRA 1)_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
* Depteted Matrix (F3)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Depleted DarKSurtace (F7)
_ Redox Depressions (FB)
lndioators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
-
Sandy Redox (S5)
slndicators of hydrqphytic veg€tation and
welland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problemalic.
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
lndicators for Problematic Hydric
* 2 cm Muck (A10)
_ Red Parent Materiat (fF2)
tl Hydric Yes No-LDepth (inches):
Type:
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_ Surface Water (A1)
_ High WaterTable (A2)
_ Saturation (A3)
-
Water Marks (81)
_ Sediment Deposits (82)
_ Drift Depos;ts (83)
Xnrgar Mat or Crust (84)
* lron Deposits (85)
* Surface Soil Cracks (86)X lnundation Visible on Aeriat tmagery (87)
_ SparselyVegetated Concave Surfuce (B8)
_ Water€tained Leaves (89) (except
MLRA 1,2,4A, and 48)
_ Salt Crust (811)
* Aquatic lnvertebrates (Bi3)
-_ Hydrogen Sulflde Odor (C1)
_ Oxidized Rhizospheres atong Living Rools (C3)
_ Presence of Reduced lron (C,4)
_ Recent lron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_ Stunted or Stressed ptants (Dl) (LRR A)
_ Oiher (Explain in Remarks)
Secpndary lndicators (2 or more reguired)
_ Water-Stained Leaves (89) (MLRA 1, Z,
4A, and 48)
_ Drainage Pafterns (810)
_ Dry-Season WaterTable (C2)
.>( Saturation Visible on Aeria] hagery (C9)
X Geomorpnic position (02)
-
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
_ FAo-Neutrat Test (D5)
_ Raised Ant Mounds (D6) (LRR Ai
* Frost-Heave Hummocks (07)
tll thel,nhhr\9rim of nno radili16.{.
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ryq!_e_i'rabl e P resent?
Saturation Present?
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Applicanf/Owner:Slate:SamOling
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Investigator(s):
Landform (hillsloPe etc.):Local (concave, convex. none):Slope (%):
Subregion (LRR):o .lloZ Long:
Soil Map Unit Name:'NW classification:
Are climatic I hydrologic conditions on the for this ofyear?X *o
-
(lf no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation N), , Soil SIe-, or Hydrotogy . l\Jo significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes x. No
Are Vegetation lr\s , SoirNg- or Hydrology N 4 naturally problematic? (lf needed, explain any an$wers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important foatures, etc.
VEGETATION - Use scientific names of plants.
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within a vyetland?No-vu" X.Hydrophytic Vegelaiion Present?
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Yes
Yes
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-
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2.
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4.
5.
7.
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10.
11.rL/
WoodvVinesJratum (Plotsize: I ...-.. )
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Total Cover
2.
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum
'/= Total Cover
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
ThatAIe OBL. FACW OT FAC
\
(A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:{(B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL. FACW OT FAC:too'/
(AJB)
Prevalence lndex worksheet:
Total o/o Cover of:MultiDlv bv:
OBL species
FACWspecies
x'l=-
x2 =
-
FAcspecies x3=..--.--
FA0uspecies x4o
-
UPLspecies
-
x5*
Column Totals:
-
(A)
-
(8)
Prevalence lndex = B/A =
-
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
V 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence lndex is 93.01
-
4 - MorphologicalAdaptationsl (Provide supporting
dala in Remarks or on a sepalate sheel)
-
5 - Wetland Non-Vascular Plants'
-
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetationl (Explain)
tlndicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?Yes {--'?--No
Remarks:
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Wetland Determination F orms
Southwest corner of parcel, facing fence-line where adjacent residential house and25th street is
located. This was where the large trucks accessed the Torok Parcel during Sewer-line
construction
Additional fence debrts pile located in southwest corner of parcel
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Same depressional compacted area (photo facing southwest), where topography slopes down
towards the ditch where an area of seasonal flooding occurs
Westernhn"edge of Wetland a section of tree island in
Overgrown debris pile from previous fence and structure demolition, located on western edge of
Depressional compacte d area, approximately 450 square feet in size, created by sewer-line
construction trucks using this area as a furn-around. Full of Reed Canary Grass, with an apple
tree to the north.
Wetland B VSH 1
Overgrown debris pile from previous fence and structure demolition, located on westem edge of
property
south the western border of Wetland B
Looking southwest along the western border of Wetland B
Wetland A, sample plot VSH 6 (dry). Severely compacted ground with evidence of fill and
fabric ata of 8 inches.
south the southern border of Wetland B
a
WetlandA VSH 5 located acent to a Fir tree island
Wetland A, sample plot VSH 6 (dry). Severely compacted ground with evidence of fill and
fabric ata of 8 inches.
Wetland A
WetlandA
VSH 4
VSH 5 located acent to a Douglas Fir tree island
Photo Documentation at Torok Site
Northern of Wetland
Wetland A VSH 3
southeast
ATTACHMENT 1
Photo Documentation
6. References
Cowardin, LM., V. Carter, F.C. Golet and E.T. LaRoe, 1979. Classffication of Wetlands and
Deepwater Habitats of the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service document
FWS/OBS-7 9 I 3 I . 84pp. Washington D.C.
City of Port Townsend Critical Areas Ordinance (2018). Chapter 19.05.II0 Critical area 5 -
Wetlands.
Hitchcock, L.C. and A. Cronquist,1973. Flora of the Pacffic Northwest
University of Washington Press.
Hruby, T. (2014). Washington State Wetland Rating Systemfor Western Washington:2014
Update. (Publication #14-06-029). Olympia, WA: Washington Department of Ecology
Lichvar, R.W., D.L. Banks, W.N. Kirchner, and N.C. Melvin. 2016. The National Wetland Plant
List:2016 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron2016-30:1-17. Published 28 April2016. ISSN
2153 733X
Munsell Soil Color Charts,1998. Gretag Macbeth. North Windsor, New York.
National Cooperative Soil Survey. Official Established Series Description. 2000.
National Wetlands Inventory (NW|.2020. Wetlands Report. Available at:
https : //www. fivs. gov/we tlandsl datalmapper.html
Pocket Guide to Hydric Soil Field Indicators Based on Field Indicators of Hydric
Soils in the United States v. 8.0 with Updates, Prepared by Wetland
Training Institute, lnc., 2017
Pojar, Mackinnon, 1994. Plants of the Pacffic Northwest Coast
Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (1987)
Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region (Version 2.0), US Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE), May 2010.
Speare-Cooke, S., 1997. A Field Guide to the Common Wetland Plants of
Western Washington and Northwestern Oregon. Seattle Audubon Society
US Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. Soil Survey of Jefferson County Area,
Washington December, 20L3
US Fish and Wildlife Service. National Wetlands Inventory.1978
US Fish and Wildlife Service. Classffication of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United
States. 1992
Torok Wetland Delineation and Rating Report MS&A I 28
Setbacl<s, Table 19.05.110(A). Buffer Widths for a Category fV Depressional Wetland (see Figure
3). Category [V Depressional Wetlands are rated as having low habitat value and function. Both
wetlands have some seasonal water inflow from associated inigation ditching and runoff, but no
visible outflow. Both wetlands continue outside of the bounds of the Torok parcel, and these
boundaries, shown on the Figure 3 map, are apparent.
The parcel is 4.67 acre in size and zoned as medium density single family (RII SF). It is a rural
area, bordered by conifer forest, residential housing, and farmland. It has no structures currently
on it, but has had a large amount of historic disturbance from past construction, demolition,
farming, and grading and filling associated with a sewer-line that was installed before the Torok
ownership (prior to 2012). One priority habitat is located within a quarter mile of the project area
- Freshwater emergent wetland aquatic habitat (Figure 9), but no priority species were identified
in the area.
It is the opinion of MS&A that the wetland will not be impacted as long as any future
development is constructed outside of the applicable buffer and 15 foot setback area. Final
jurisdictional authority and permitting on this project will be the responsibility of the appropriate
local, state, and/or federal government agencies involved. Wetland status or characterization
outlined in this report has not been confirmed by a government agency. All information
contained in this report should be reviewed by the appropriate regulatory agencies prior to
approval or issuance of permits.
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4.4 Rare Species and/or Habitats
No Washington Natural Heritage Program rare vascular plants or Wetlands of High Conservation
Value (WHCV) were reported near the project site.
Figure 12. WA Wetlands of High Conservation Value Map
WA Wetlands of High Conservation Value
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This wetland report documents the presence of two Category fV Depressional Wetlands on the
Torok Parcel within the City of Port Townsend (Jefferson County parcel # 001033006 - Figure
3). Wetland A is located in the southeast corner of the parcel and is .69 acres in size. Wetland B
is located along the eastern edge of the parcel, and is .32 acres in size. The wetlands were
mapped, delineated, and rated by MS&A over three separate site visits conducted on March 17th,
September 3'd, and September 22"d 2020. Both wetlands were assigned a25-foot buffer for low
intensity land use projects, a 4O-foot buffer for moderate intensity land use projects, and a 50
foot buffer for high intensity land use projects, along with a l5 foot building setback, following
the City of Port Townsend Critical Areas Ordinance 19.05.110(G) Wetlands - Buffers and
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4.3 Water Quality
No 303(d) listed polluted waters are found near the parcel. No Total Maximum Daily Load
(TMDL) ratings were found near the property (Figures 10 & 11).
Figure 10. Water Quality 303d Map
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