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From: Judy Surber
Sent: Wednesday, September 13,2006 4:42PM
To: 'Mraz, Richard (ECY)A.'
Gc: Suzanne Wassmer; Lund, Perry
Subject: RE: Third party wetland delineation review
Many thanks Rick - lt was great to see you and Perry
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From : M raz, Richard (ECY) A. [mailto : rmra46 1 @ ECY.WA.GOV]
Senk Wednesday, September 13, 2006 4:08 PM
To: Judy Surber
Cc: Suzanne Wassmer; Lund, Perry
Subject: Third party wetland delineation review
Hello Judy:
Thanks for the opportunity to provide assistance regarding the delineation for the wetland just north
of Hastings Avenue in Port Townsend. Based upon the site visit, Ecology staff determined that
certain Hydrologic Functions of the wetland were not present, thereby yielding a score that resulted
in a Category lll ranking. Specifically, the wetland is topographically isolated from other down
gradient systems and does not have the opportunity to reduce flooding and erosion. This aspect
eliminates the use of a multiplier in the ratings system that would have resulted in a Category ll
ranking. Thus, in conclusion, the system is accurately rated a Category lll. lf you have questions or
require clarification of this determination, please contact me.
Rick Mraz
Wetlands/Shorelands SpecialisL
Shorelands and Environmental
Assistance Program
SouLhwest Regional Office
(360) 4O7 -622r
rmra461@ecy.wa.gov
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