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Re: Non -W ,.adand Determination for .22 acre parcel located on the south side of 31"
yt" - 972600702)- alofig the Rosecrans Street easement, Port
Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington. This parcel is located in the SW !/4
of the NW '/4 of Section 3, T 30 N, R 1 W, WM.
Dear Jackie:
This determination was conducted on July 16, 2008 using the Washington State
Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual developed by the Department of
Ecology, in accordance with the Port Townsend Critical Areas Ordinance. The
manual uses the three- wetland parameter methodology when determining the presence
or absence of wetlands and all three parameters of hydric soil, wetland hydrology, and
hydrophytic vegetation must be present for an area to be considered wetland under
normal circumstances_ This site is considered under normal circumstances so the
Routine On -site Determination method was used to document the absence of wetlands.
This determination was conducted for the construction single family home in the
center of the property. The property is currently undeveloped with the exception of an
exploratory trail entering at the northwest corner heading to the proposed home site.
There are several single family homes to the north with a small forest to the west and
southeast and farmland to the southwest. The property is dominated by a mixed forest
with moderate to dense shrub and herbaceous layers. The topography consists of
roiling hills that slope down gradually to the southwest. The North Dearing Wetland
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wetland and s: bout 75 feet, romthe southwest corner and 100 feet from the
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the west.
s ...,..., Category II wetlands that have low points for water quality and habitat have a
required 100 foot buffer when a high impact land use is proposed_ Single family
homes on 1 acre or less are considered a high impact land use. It appears that the
proposed home site will be outside the buffer and have no impact to the wetland or its
required buffer. It appears that the wetland buffer will extend about 25 feet onto the
southwest property corner.
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Although both lots were examined for the presence of wetlands, this study focused on
the lowest areas of the lots and surrounding areas because they are the most likely
location to find seasonal flooding in which wetland indicators are sometimes identified.
The. data collected indicates that the low areas lack positive indicators for all three
wetland parameters. The soils do not meet the hydric criteria and there is no evidence of
wetland hydrology. The vegetation is dominated by both non - wetland and upland plant
species that are common in mixed forests. This letter was prepared to describe the
absence of wetland conditions on this parcel as verified during the site visit and
completion of 3 test holes. Maps from the Jefferson County Soil Survey and National
Wetlands Inventory are included to verify the mapped soil units and mapped wetland
areas near the parcel.
Jefferson County Soil Survey
The on -site soils have been mapped as TuC Tukey Gravelly foam 0 -15% slopes,
according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey and
Soil Conservation Service, Soil Survey for the Jefferson County Area, August 1975.
Tukey soils are not classified as hydric and do not contain hydric inclusions. The field
data collected during completion of the delineation confirms the presence of the mapped
soils in the areas indicated on the soil survey map. See attachments for site located on
the soil survey and for a complete description of on -site soils.
National Wetlands Inventory
The U.S_ Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) online
wetlands mapper, Port Townsend North Quadrangle, does not map any wetlands within
200 feet of the property. The City of Port Townsend Environmentally Sensitive Areas
map (ESA) maps the North Dearing Wetland and a separate wetland offsite to the south
but both are seasonally connected and should be considered part of the same wetland.
This wetland is a Palustrine, Forested, Scrub /Shrub, Emergent, Seasonally flooded
PFOSSEMC) system. No other wetland areas appear on the NWI within 300 feet of the
property. See attachments for site located on the NWI and the Port Townsend ESA
map.
Deterrnination Methodology
The property is determined to b non - wetland cause there are no positive indicators
present for any of the three wetla d parameters Data was collected at 3 test holes to
verify the absence of wetland conditzo t Hole 1 is in the center of the property
near the proposed home location and Test Hole 2 is located in a small depression at the
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southwest corner documenting typical upland and non- wetland conditions. Test Hole 3
is located roughly 75 feet west of the property in an area that appears to be part of the
North Dearing Wetland.
The following sections describe the data collected at test holes in the wetland and
adjacent upland and used to make the wetland boundary determination. The upland data
is described in separate sections and each section included cription of the dominant
plant species, the soil profile and whether hydric conditions are present, and the
presence /absence of wetland hydrology and/or wetland hydrology indicators. The
dominant plant species identified by common and botanical name along with the
indicator status (OBL, FACW, FAC, etc. See Appendix D for Definition of Indicator
Status) are listed on the back of each data form. The presence of hydric soil conditions
is examined in a 16 inch soil holes conducted at each test hole. The hydric soil criteria
is met when there is a low soil matrix chroma at 10 inches or just below the A horizon.
The chromas are determined using damp soil samples that are compared to a
corresponding color chip in the Munsell Soil Color Charts. The chromas were then
recorded on the data sheet using Hue (YR) and Value /Chroma. Any Hue and Value
with a low Chroma is typical of hydric (wetland) soils that have developed over time
due to inundation or saturation by water_ The presence or absence of wetland hydrology
and/or wetland hydrology indicators includes the source of hydrology and direction of
flow (if evident)_
Data Description
Test Hole 1 is located near the center of the property in a small semi cleared area. The
vegetation at this test hole consists of Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) FACU
Pacific madrone (Arbutus menziesii) UPL and bitter cherry (Prunus emarginata) FACU.
The shrub layer is dominated by salal (Gaultheria shallon) FACU; Western trumpet
honey suckle (Lonicera ciliosa) NI and ocean spray (Holodiscus discolor) UPL with low
percentages of Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) FACU. The herbaceous layer
is dominated by trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus) FACU and bracken fern (Pteridium
aguilinum) FACU. The soil hole revealed a single layer soil profile (0 -16 ") consisting
of a gravelly loam with a matrix chroma of 10 YR 413. There was no hydrology or
evidence of wetland hydrology present.
Test Hole 2 is located in a small depression near the southwest corner along the
Rosecrans Street easement. The forested canopy is dominated by Douglas fir (P.
menziesii) FACU and Pacific madrone (A. menziesii) UPL with low percentages of
Scouter's willow (Salix scouleriana) FAC_ The shrub layer is dominated by salal (G.
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shallon) FACU; snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) FACU and ocean spray (H.
discolor) UPL with low percentages of nootka rose (Rosa nutkana) FAC and
serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) FACU. The sparse herbaceous layer consists of
orchard grass (Dactylic glomerata) FACU and slough sedge (Carex obnupta) OBL. The
soil hole revealed a two layer soil profile consisting of a sandy loam. The surface
horizon (0 -2 ") has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 3/2 without mottling. The subsurface
horizon (2 -16 ") has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 513. Wetland hydrology is not present
however there is evidence of seasonally standing water.
Test Hole 3 is located roughly 75 feet west of the southwest property corner near the
edge of the North Dearing Wetland. The forested vegetation is dominated by large
Scouler's willow (S. scouleriana) FAC. The shrub layer is dominated by nootka rose
R. nutkana) FAC and trace amounts of hardhack (Spiraea douglasii) FACW. The
herbaceous layer is dominated by false lily of the valley (Maianthemum dilatatum) FAC
and trailing blackberry (R. ursinus) FACU with low percentages of velvet grass (Holcus
lanatus) FAC; reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinicea) FACW and slough sedge (C.
obnupta) OBL" The soil hole revealed a single layer soil profile (0 -16 ") consisting of a
sandy loam with a matrix chroma of 10 YR 2i2 without mottling. There is no evidence
or indicators of wetland hydrology like algal mats, oxidized root channels, dominance of
facultative wetland or obligate vegetation or sediment stained vegetation.
Non - Wetland Determination
These lots were thoroughly examined and it has been determined that there are no
wetlands located on the property because the data collected indicated that there are no
wetland indicators present at any of the three test holes completed. During my site visit
I dug all three test holes and left them open for approximately 112 hour in order to
determine if any soil saturation was present and no hydrology or saturation was
identified ay any of the test hole locations. There were no saturated soils, oxidized
rhizospheres, oxidized root channels, algal mats, water stained vegetation, adventitious
roots or surface scouring present. The soils are mapped as Tukey gravelly loam 0 -15%
slopes and the soil holes revealed a gravelly loam consistent with this soil type. The
soils did not have hydne indicators such as mottling or streaking nor did they have a
sulfidic odor_ It appears that the buffer will extend roughly 25 feet onto the southwest
property corner_ The proposed single family home is located outside the required 100
foot buffer.
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Offsite Wetland Categorization
The North Dearing Wetland has been categorized using the revised Washington State
Wetlands Rating System for Western Washington (Publication # 04 -06 -025), in
accordance with City of Port Townsend Critical Areas Ordinance Chapter 19.05. This
system utilizes hydrogeomorphic characteristics to determine the potential and
opportunity for a particular wetland to perform water quality, hydrologic and habitat
functions. It differentiates wetlands into four categories ranging from Category I
systems that typically have high potential and opportunity to perform these functions to
Category IV systems that have low potential and opportunity to perform the functions.
A rating form that asks a series of questions is used to identify the wetland's position in
the landscape (Sloping, Depressional, Riverine, etc.) and its specific characteristics that
would indicate it has potential to perform the water quality, hydrologic and habitat
functions_ When the wetland has opportunity to perform the functions, it receives a
multiplier of 2. The scores are then added up and a category is assigned based on the
number of points received as follows: Category I wetlands score 70 points or greater,
Category II systems score between 51 -69 points, Category III systems score 30 -50
points and Category IV wetlands score less than 30 points.
According to the attached rating form the North Dearing Wetland meets the criteria for a
Category II depressional system scoring 57 points. It scores 22 points for water quality
because it has untreated road runoff and residential development draining into the
wetland and it has three well developed vegetative layers that slow and filter toxins and
pollutants from the water so it has both potential and opportunity to improve water
quality. It scores 16 points for hydrologic functions because it is a depressional system
that has the potential to store excess water and has opportunity because protects
neighboring properties from flooding. It receives 19 points for habitat because there is a
moderate vegetative diversity and it is connected to other wetlands and priority habitat
areas. It receives low points because the buffers are bisected by development, roads and
trails and it does not have an undisturbed connection to other habitat areas.
There are wetlands roughly 75 feet offsite to the south and west that are separated by a
low upland hummock_ This hummock was examined and determined to be non wetland
because it lacks hydric soils, wetland vegetation and wetland hydrology. The debris
lines are presumed to be from seasonal localized flooding: Although the upland
hummock is not wetland it is clear that it is seasonally flooded and provides a surface
water conneclapn between the two wetlands and as such both wetlands are consx ere —
part of the same wetland unit and they were categorized as a single wetland unit.
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In summary thi Aon- wetland deter ination for was completed for a .22 acre parcel
located on the solah side of 31" St et along the Rosecrans Street Easement (Tax Parcel
972600702) in Po wns . It is bordered on the west by the Rosecrans Road
easement with single family homes to the north and east with forest and farmland to the
south. The property is dominated by Douglas fir and madrone with a moderate to dense
shrub layer dominated by ocean spray and salal. The property is determined to contain
no wetlands because there are no positive indicators present for any of the three wetland
parameters. Wetlands were not identified on the site but two portions of the North
Dearing wetlands are within 75 feet of the southwest property corner. Both offsite
wetlands were categorized as a single wetland because they have a seasonal connection
and hydrologic continuity between them. The wetlands meet the criteria for a Category
II depressional wetland_ Category II wetlands require a 100 foot buffer from the
wetland edge. It does not appear that any development will be located within the
equied buffersa as such there s ou e no ampacts to the wetlands from the
construction of the proposed single family home.
This report has been prepared for Jackie Jackson. It is important to acknowledge that
definition of plant community boundaries is not an exact science. Different agencies
and individuals may often disagree on exact boundaries and/or plant community
classifications. It is the responsibility of the various resource agencies that regulate
development activities in wetlands to make the final determination of wetland
boundaries. Therefore, the information presented in this report should be reviewed by
the appropriate regulatory agencies prior to detailed site planning and/or construction
activities.
If there are any further questions concerning the non - wetland determination, please feel
free to contact me at (360) 876 -2403.
Sincerely
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Wetland Specialist
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WETLAND RATING FORM — WESTERN WASHINGTON
Version 2 - Updated July 2006 to increase accuracy and reproducibility among Users
Name of wetland (if known):. A/eA, b aL y S: Q e,A Date of site visit: `.1_ w[=- -08
Rated by \icu 1W er ` _ _ __ Trained by Ecology? .Yes CNo Date of trainin tS a
SEC: TWNSHP: 30 RNGE: _Lk°0 Is S/T/R in Appendix D? Yes NoLX
Map of wetland unit: Figure Estimated size n5
SUMMARY OF RATING
Category based on FUNCTIONS provided by wetland
I II III IV
Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland
I II Does not Apply
Final Category (choose the "highest' category from above) ~
Summary of basic information about the wetland unit
Score for Water Quality FunctionsCategoryI =Score >=70
Estuarine
Category 11= Score 51 -69 Score for Hydrologic Functions d
Category Ill = Score 30 -50 Score for Habitat Functions P q
Category IV = Score < 30
TOTAL score for Functions 517
Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland
I II Does not Apply
Final Category (choose the "highest' category from above) ~
Summary of basic information about the wetland unit
Wetland Rating Form — western Washington 1
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Estuarine De ressional
Natural Heritage Wetland Riverine
Bog Lake-fringe
Mature Forest Slope
Old Growth Forest Flats
Coastal Lagoon Freshwater Tidal
Interdunal
None of the above x Check if unit has multiple
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Wetland Rating Form — western Washington 1
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Wetland name or number
Does the wetland unit being rated meet any of the criteria below?
Ifyou answer YES to any of the questions below you will need to protect the wetland
according to the regulations regarding the special characteristics found in the wetland.
To complete the next part of the data sheet you will need to determine the
Hydrogeornorphic Class of the wetland being rated.
The hydrogeomorphic classification groups wetlands into those that function in similar ways. This
simplifies the questions needed to answer how well the wetland functions. The Hydrogeomorphie
Class of a wetland can be determined using the key below_ See p. 24 for more detailed instructions
on classifying wetlands.
Wetland Rating Form — western Washington 2 August 2004
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SP1. Has the wetland unit been documented as a habitat for any Federally listed
Threatened or Endangered animal orplant species (TIE species) ?
For the purposes of this rating system, "documented" means the wetland is on the
appropriate state or federal database.
SP2_ Has the wetland unit been documented as habitat for any State.listed
Threatened or Endangered animal species?
For the purposes of this rating system, "documented" means the wetland is on the
appropriate state database. Note: Wetlands with State listed plant species are
categorized as Category 1 Natural Heritage Wetlands (see _ 19 of data form).
SP3. Does the wetland unit contain individuals ofPriority species listed by the
WDFWfor the state? x
SP4. Does the wetland unit have a local significance in addition to itsfunctions?
For example, the wetland has been identified in the Shoreline Master
Program, the Critical Areas Ordinance, or in a local management plan as
having special significance.
To complete the next part of the data sheet you will need to determine the
Hydrogeornorphic Class of the wetland being rated.
The hydrogeomorphic classification groups wetlands into those that function in similar ways. This
simplifies the questions needed to answer how well the wetland functions. The Hydrogeomorphie
Class of a wetland can be determined using the key below_ See p. 24 for more detailed instructions
on classifying wetlands.
Wetland Rating Form — western Washington 2 August 2004
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Wetland name or number
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I. Ar e water levels in the entire unit usually controlled by tides (i.e. except during floods)?
C-? -)gogo to 2 YES — the wetland class is Tidal Fringe
If yes, is the salinity of the water during periods of annual low flow below 0.5 ppt (parts per
thousand)? YES — Freshwater Tidal Fringe NO — Saltwater Tidal Fringe (Estuarine)
Ifyour wetland can be classified as a Freshwater Tidal Fringe use theformsfor Riverine
wetlands. #fit is Saltwater Tidal Fringe it is rated as an Estuarine wetland: Wetlands that
were called estuarine in the first and second editions of the rating system are called Salt
Water Tidal Fringe in the Hydrogeomorphic Classification. Estuarine wetlands were
categorized separately in the'earliereditions, and this separation is being kept in this
revision. To maintain consistency between editions, the term "Estuarine" wetland is kept.
Please note, however, that the characteristics that define Category'I and II estuarine
wetlands have changed (see p. ).
2. The entire wetland unit is flat and precipitation is the only source (>90 %) of water to it.
G oundwater and surface water runoff are NOT sources of water to. the unit.
go to 3 YES - The wetland class is.Flats
If your wetland can be classified as a "Flats" wetland, use the form for Depressional
wetlands.
3-'Does the entire wetland unit meet both of the following criteria?
The vegetated part of the wetland is on the shores of a body of permanent open water
without any vegetation on the surface) at least 20 acres (8 ha) in size;
At least 30% of the open water area is deeper than 6.6 ft (2 m)?
Ngo to 4 YES The wetland class is Lake - fringe (Lacustrine Fringe)
4. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria?
The wetland is on a slope (slope can be very gradual),
The water flows through the wetland in one direction (unidirectional) and usually
comes from seeps. It may flow subsurface, as sheetflow, or in a swale without
distinct banks.
The water leaves the wetland without being impounded?
NOTE: Surface water does not pond in these type ofwetlands except occasionally in
very small and shallow depressions or behind hummocks (depressions are usually
c3ft diameter and less than 1 foot deep).
NO - o to 5 YES —.The wetland class Js Slope
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Wetland name or number
S. Does the entire wetland unit meet all of the following criteria?
The unit is in a valley, or stream channel, where it gets inundated by overbank
flooding from that stream or river
The overbank flooding occurs at least once every two years.
NOTE. The riverine unit can contain depressions that are filled with water when the river is
0offlooding.
NO go to 6 YES — The wetland class is Riverine
6. Is the entire wetland unit in a topographic depression in which water ponds, or is saturated to the
surface, at some time during the year. This means that any outlet, ifpresent, is higher than the
interior ofthe wetlanA-
NO -- go to 7 The wetland class is Depressional
7_ Is the entire wetland unit located in a very flat area with no. obvious depression and no overbank
flooding. The unit does not pond surface water more than a few inches. The unit seems to be
maintained by high groundwater in the area. The wetland may be. ditched_ , but has no obvious
natural outlet.
NO — go to 8 YES — The wetland class is Depressional
8. Your wetland unit seems to.be difficult to classify and probably contains several different HGM
clases_ For example, seeps at the base of a slope may grade into a riverine floodplain, or a small
stream within a depressional wetland has a zone of flooding along its sides. GO BACK AND
IDENTIFY WHICH OF THE HYDROLOGIC REGIMES DESCRIBED IN QUESTIONS 1 -7
APPLY TO DIFFERENT AREAS IN THE UNIT (snake a rough sketch to help you decide). Use
the following table to identify the appropriate class to use for the rating system if you have several
HGM classes present within your wetland. NOTE: Use this table only if the class that is
recommended in the second column represents 10% or more of the total area of the wetland unit
being rated. If the area of the class listed in column 2 is less than 10% of the unit; classify the
wetland using the class that represents more than 90% of the total area.
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Slope + Depressional Depressional
Slope + Lake-fringe Lake-fringe
Depressional + Riverine along stream within boundary Depressional
Depressional +Lake -frin a Depressional
Salt Water Tidal Fringe and any other class of freshwater
wetland
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wetlands with special
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If you are unable still to determine which of the above criteria apply to your wetland, or if you
have more than 2 HGM classes within a wetland boundary, classify the wetland as Depressional
for the rating.
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D D 1. Does the wetland unit have the potential -to improve water quality? (see p.38)
D 1. l Characteristics ofsurface water flows out of the wetland: Figure
Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it (no outlet) points = 3
D Unit has an intermittently flowing, OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet <f@tnis =
Unit has an unconstricted, or slightly constricted, surface outlet (permanently flowing) points= I
Unit is a "flat" depression (Q. 7 on key), or in the Flats class, with permanent surface outflow and
no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man -made ditch points = I
Ifditch is not permanently flowing treat unit as "intermittently flowing' )
Provide pWo or drawing 7—
S 1.2 The soil 2 inches below the surface (or duff layer) is clay or organic (use NRCS
definitions)
D YES points = 4
NO s
D 1.3 Characteristics ofpersistent vegetation (emergent, shrub, and/or forest owardin class) Figure
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed, vegetation > = 95% of area
D Wetland has persistent, ungrazed, vegetation > = 1/2 of area po
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed vegetation > = 1/10 of area points = 1
Wetland has persistent, ungrazed vegetation <1 /10 ofarea points = 0
Map of Cowardin vegetation classes 5-
D1.4 Characteristics of seasonal ponding or inundation. Figure
This is the area ofthe wetland unit that ispondedfor at least 2 months, but dries outDsometimeduringtheyear_ Do not count the area that is permanently ponded Estimate
area as the average condition S out of I0 yrs.
Area seasonally ponded is > `/2 total area ofwetland ts=
Area seasonally ponded is > 1/4 total area of wetland p
Area seasonally ponded is < F/4 total area of wetland points = 0
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D Total for D I Add the points in the boxes above
D D 2. Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to improve water quality? see p. 44)
Answer YES if you know or believe there are pollutants in groundwater or surface water
coming into the wetland that would otherwise reduce water quality in streams, lakes or
groundwater downgradient from the wetland. Note which of the following conditions
provide the sources ofpollutants. A unit may have pollutants comingfrom several
sources, but any single source would qualify as opportunity.
Grazing in the wetland or within 150 ft
Untreated stormwater discharges to wetland
Tilled fields or orchards within 150 ft of wetland
A stream or culvert discharges into wetland that drains developed areas, residential areas,
fanned fields, roads, or clear -cut logging
Residential, urban areas, golf courses are within 150 ft of wetland multiplier
Wetland is fed by groundwater high in phosphorus or nitrogen
Other
YES multiplier is 2 NO multi tier is I
D TOTAL -Water Quality Functions Multiply the score from Dl by D2
Add score to table on p. l
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Wetland name or number
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D 3. Does the wetland unit have the potential to reduce flooding and erosion? (see p.46)
D D 3.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland unit
Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it (no outlet) . points = 4
Unit has an intermittently flowing, OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet points
Unit is a "flat" depression (Q. 7 on key), or in the Flats class, with permanent surface outflow an
no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man -made ditch points = 1
Qfditch is not permanentlyflawing treat unit as "inlennittentlyJlowing') 2Unithasanunconstrictedorslightlyconstricted, surface outlet ermanent! owin points = 0
D D 3.2 Depth of storage during wet periods
Estimate the height ofponding above the bottom ofthe outlet. For units with no outlet
measure from the surface ofpermanent water or deepest part (ifdry).
Marks of ponding are 3 ft or more above the surface or bottorn'of outlet points = 7
The wetland is a "headwater" wetland" points = 5
Marks of ponding between 2 ft to < 3 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points = 5
Marks are at least 0.5 ft to < 2 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points
Unit is flat (yes to Q. 2 or Q. 7 on key) but has small depressions on the surface that trap
water points = 1
Marks of ponding less than 0.5 ft points = 0 3
D D 3.3 Contribution of wetland unit to storage in the watershed
Estimate the ratio ofthe area ofupstream basin contributing surface water to the wetland
to the area ofthe wetland unit itsetf.
The area of the basin is'less than 10 times the area of unit . points
The area of the basin is 10 to 100 times the area of the unit points
The area of the basin is more than 100 times the area of the unit points = 0
Entire unit is in the FLATS class points = 5
D Total for D 3 Add the points in the boxes above 1
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D D 4. Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to reduce flooding and erosion? seep. 49)
Answer YES if the unit is in a location in the watershed where the flood storage, or
reduction in water velocity, it provides helps protect downstream property and aquatic
resources from flooding or excessive and/or erosive flows. Answer NO if the water
coming into the wetland is controlled by a structure such as flood gate, tide gate, flap
valve, reservoir etc. OR you estimate that more than 90% of the water in the wetland is
from groundwater in areas where damaging groundwater flooding does not occur.
Note which ofthefollowing indicators ofopportunity apply.
Wetland is in a headwater of a river or stream that has flooding problems
Wetland drains to a river or stream that has flooding problems
Wetland has no outlet and impounds surface runoff water that might otherwise
flow into a river or stream that has flooding problems multiplier
r Other
YES multiplier is 2 NO multiplier is l
D TOTAL - Hydrologic Functions Multiply the score from D 3 by D 4
Add score to table on p. 1
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H 1. Does the ,wetland unit have the potential to provide habitat for many species?
li 1.1 Vegetation structure (seep. 72) Figure
Check the types ofvegetation classes present (as defined by Cowardin)- Sue thresholdfor each
class is % acre or more than 10% ofthe area ifunit is smaller than 2.5 acres.
Aquatic bed
Emergent plants
Scrub /shrub (areas where shrubs have >30% cover)
Forested (areas where trees have >30% cover)
If the unit has aforested class check if.•
The forested class has 3 out of 5 strata (canopy, sub- canopy, shrubs, herbaceous,
moss/ground- cover) that each cover 20% within the forested polygon
Add the number ofvegetation structures that qualms. Ifyou have:
4 structures or more
Map of Cowardin vegetation classes 3 structures points = 2
2 structures points= 1
1 structure points = 0 q
H 1.2. Hydro periods ^(seep. 73) Figure
Check the types ofwater regimes (hydroperiods) present within the wetland The water
regime has to cover more than 10% of the wetland or % acre to count. (see textfor
descriptions ofhydroperiods)
Permanently flooded or inundated 4 or more types present points = 3
Seasonally flooded or inundated 3 types present points = 2
Occasionally flooded or inundated 2 types present point = 1
Saturated only .1 type present n 0
Permanently flowing stream or river in, or adjacent to,'the wetland
Seasonally flowing stream in, or.adjacent to, the wetland
Lakefringe wetland = 2 points
Freshwater tidal wetland = 2 points Map of hydroperiods j
H 1.3. Richness of Plant Species (seep. 75)
Count the number of plant species in the wetland that cover at least 10 f12. (different patches
of the same species can be combined to meet the size threshold)
You do not have to name the species.
Do not include Eurasian Milfoil, reed canarygrass, purple loosestrife, Canadian Thistle
If you counted: > 19 species 99of s = 2_ -
List species below ifyou want to: 5 - 19 species points = I
5 species points = 0
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H 1.4. Interspersion of habitats (seep. 76) Figure
Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion between Cowardin vegetation
classes (described in H 1. 1), or the classes and unvegetated areas (can include open water or
mudflats) is high, medium, low, or none.
x
None = 0 points Low = I point Moderate = 2 points
mot,
a
riparian braided channels]
High = 3 points
NOTE: If you have four or more classes or three vegetation classes and open water
the rating is always "high". Use map of Cowardin vegetation classes
H 1 -5_ Special Habitat Features_ (seep. 77)
Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland. The number of checks is the
number ofpoints you put into the next column.
Large, downed, woody debris within the wetland ( >4in. diameter and 6 ft long).
Standing snags (diameter at the bottom > 4 inches) in the wetland
Undercut banks are present for at least 6.6 #t (2m) and/or overhanging vegetation extends at
least 3.3 ft (lm) over a stream (or ditch) in, or contiguous with the unit, for at least 33 ft
1 Om)
Stable steep banks of fine material that might be used by beaver or muskrat for denning
30degree slope) OR signs of recent beaver activity are present (cut shrubs or trees that
have not yet turned grey/brown)
LAt least 1/t acre of thin -ste nmed persistent vegetation or woody branches are present in areas
that are permanently or seasonally inundated. (structures for egg - laying by amphibians)
Invasive plants cover less than 25% of the wetland area in each stratum of plants
NOTE: The 20% stated in early printings ofthe manual onpage 78 is an error.
H 1. TOTAL Score - potential for providing habitat
Add the scores from H1. 1, HLZ H1.3, H1.4, HI_S 2
Comments
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Wetland name or number
H 2. Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to provide habitat for many species?
H 2.1 Buffers (seep. 80) Figure _
Choose the description that best represents condition ofbuffer ofwetland unit. The highest scoring
criterion that applies to the wetland is to be used in the rating. See textfor definition of
undisturbed_ "
100 in (33011) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water >95%
of circumference. No structures are within the undisturbed part of buffer. (relatively
undisturbed also means no- grazing, no landscaping, no daily human use) Points =5
100 m (330 ft) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water >
50% circumference. Points = 4
50 in (I 70ft) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water >95%
circumference. Points = 4
100 m (330ft) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water > 25%
circumference, . Points = 3
50 in (I70R) ofrelatively undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water for >
50% circumference. Points = 3
If buffer does not meet any of the criteria above
No paved areas (except paved trails) or buildings within 25 m (80ft) of wetland > 95%
circumference. - Light to moderate grazing, or lawns are OK. Points = 2
No paved areas or buildings within 50m of wetland for >50% circumference.
Light to moderate grazing, or lawns are OK - Points 2 .3
Heavy grazing in buffer. o n s = 1
Vegetated buffers are <2m wide (6.6ft) for more than 95% of the circumference (e.g. tilled
fields, paving, basalt bedrock extend to edge ofwetland Points = 0.
Buffer does not meet any of the criteria above. Points =1
Aerial hoto showin buffers
H 2.2 Corridors and Connections (seep. 81)
H 2.2.1 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor
either riparian or upland) that is at least 150 ft wide, has at least 301/6 cover of shrubs, forest
or native undisturbed prairie, that connects to estuaries, other wetlands or undisturbed
uplands that are at least 250 acres in size ?. (dams in riparian corridors, heavily used gravel
roads, paved roads, are considered breaks in the corridor)
YES = 4 points (go to H 2.3) firokengo to H Z.2.2
H 2.2.2 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed anb vegetated corridor
either riparian or upland) that is at least 50ft wide, has at least 30% cover of shrubs or
forest, and connects to estuaries, other wetlands -or undisturbed uplands that are at least 25
acres in size? OR a Lake- fringe wetland, if it does not have an undisturbed corridor as in
the question above?
YES = 2 points (go to H 2.3) NO - H 2.2.3
H 2.2.3 Is the wetland.
within 5 mi (gkzn) of a brackish or salt water estuary ORS
within 3 mi of a large field or pasture ( >40 acres) OR
within ] nrki,of a lake greater than 20 acres?
YES 1 oint NO = 0 points
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H 2.4 Wetland Landscape (choose the one description ofthe landscape around the wetland that
bestfits) (seep. 84)
There are at least 3 other wetlands within %2 mile, and the connections between them are
relatively tnadistttrbed (light grazing between wetlands OK, as is lake shore with some
boating, but connections should NOT be bisected by paved roads, fill, fields, or other
development. points = 5
The wetland is Lake - fringe on a lake with little disturbance and there are 3 other lake- fringe
wetlands within %z mile points = 5 .
There are at least 3 other wetlands within % mile, BUT the connections between them are
disturbed i is =
The wetland is Lake - fringe on a lake with disturbance and there are 3 other lake - fringe
wetland within %2 mile points = 3
There is at least 1 wetland within %z mile. points = 2
There are no wetlands within %z mile. points = 0
H 2. TOTAL Score - opportunity for providing habitat Jr ww
odd the scores from H2. 1,H2.2, H2.3, H2.4
TOTAL for H 1 frorn page 14
Total Score for Habitat Functions — add the points for H 1, H 2 and record the result on
1
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CATEGORIZATION BASED ON SPECUL CHARACTERISTICS
Please determine if the wetland meets the attributes described below and circle the
appropriate answers and Category.
Wetland Type Category
Check off any criteria that apply to the wetland. Circle the Category' when the
a ro riate criteria are met.
SC 1.0 Estuarine wetlands (seep. 86)
Does the wetland unit meet the following criteria for Estuarine wetlands?
The dominant water regime is tidal,
Vegetated, and
With a salinity greater than 0.5 ppt.
YES = Go to SC 1.1 O
SC 1.1 Is the wetland unit within a National Wi a Refuge, National Park,
National Estuary Reserve, Natural Area Preserve, State Park or Educational, Cat. I
EnAronmental, or Scientific Reserve designated under WAC 332 -30 -151?
YES = Category I NO go to SC 1.2
SC 1.2 Is the wetland unit at least 1 acre in size and meets at least two of the
following three conditions? YES = Category I NO = Category II Cat. I
The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking, ditching, filling, Cat. II
cultivation, grazing, and has less than 10% cover of non- native plant
species. If the non- native Spartina spp. are the only species that cover
more than 10% of the wetland, then the wetland should be given a dual Dual
rating (1/11). The area of Spartina would be rated a Category II while the rating
relatively undisturbed upper marsh with native species would be a
Category I. Do not, however, exclude the area of Spartina in IIII
determining the size threshold of I acre.
At least 3/4 of the landward edge of the .wetland has a 100 ft buffer of
shrub, forest, or un- grazed or un -mowed grassland.
The wetland has at least 2 of the following features. tidal channels,
depressions with open water, or contiguous freshwater wetlands.
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SC 2.0 Natural Heritage Wetlands (see p. "
Natural Heritage wetlands have been identified by the Washington Natural Heritage
Program/DNR as either high quality undisturbed wetlands or wetlands that support
state Threatened, Endangered, or Sensitive plant species.
SC 2.1 Is the wetland unit being rated in a Section/Township/Range that contains a
Natural Heritage wetland? (this question is used to screen out most sites
before you need to contact WNHP/DNR)
S/T/R information from Appendix D _ or accessed from WNHP/DNR web site
YES — contact WNHP/DNR (see p. 79) and go to SC 2.2 NO
SC 2.2 Has DNR identified the wetland as a high quality undisturbed wetland or as
or as a site with state threatened or endangered plant species?
YES = Category I NO Y not a Heritage Wetland
SC 3.0 Bogs (seep. 87)
Does the wetland unit (or any part of the unit) meet both the criteria for soils and
vegetation in bogs? Use the key below to identify if the wetland is a bog. Ifyou
answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on itsfunctions
I. Does. the unit have organic soil horizons (i.e. layers of organic soil), either
pests or mucks, that compose 16 inches or more of the first 32 inches of the
soil profile? (See Appendix B for a field key to identify organic soils)? Yes -
go to Q_ 3 No -go to Q_ 2
2. Does the unit have organic soils, either peats or mucks that are less than 16
inches deep over bedrock, or an impermeable hardpan such as clay or
volcanic ash, or that are floating on a lake or pond?
Yes - go to Q. 3 No - Is not a bog for purpose of rating
3. Does the unit have more than 70% cover of mosses at ground level, AND
other plants, ifpresent, consist of the "bog" species listed in Table 3 as a
significant component of the vegetation (more than 30% of the total shrub
and herbaceous cover consists of species in Table 3)?
Yes — Is a bog for purpose of rating No - go to Q. 4
NOTE: If you are uncertain about the extent of mosses in the understory
you may substitute that criterion by measuring the pH of the water thatseepsintoaholedugatIeast16" .deep. If the pH is less than 5.0 and the
bog" plant species in Table 3 are present, the wetland is a bog.
Is the unit forested (> 30% cover) with sitka spruce, subalpine fir, western
red cedar, western hemlock, lodgepole pine, quaking aspen, Englemann's
spruce, or western white pine, WITH any of the species (or combination of
species) on the bog species plant list in Table 3 as a significant component
of the ground cover (> 30% coverage of the total shrublherbaeeous cover)?
2. YES= Category I No4 Is not a bog for purpose of rating
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SC 4.0 Forested Wetlands (seep. 90)
Does the wetland unit have at least I acre of forest that. meet one ofthese criteria for
the Department of Fish and Wildlife's forests as priority habitats? Ifyou answer yes
you will still need to rate the wetland based on its functions.
Old- growth forests: (west of Cascade crest) Stands of at least two tree species,
forming a multi - layered canopy with occasional small openings; with at least 8
trees/acre (20 trees/hectare) that are at least 200 years of age OR have a
diameter at breast height (dbh) of 32 inches (81 cm) or more_
NOTE: The criterion for dbh is based on measurements for upland forests.
Two - hundred year old trees in wetlands will often have a smaller dbh
because their growth rates are often slower. The DFW criterion is and "OR"
so old - growth forests do not necessarily have to have trees of this diameter.
Mature forests: (west of the Cascade Crest) Stands where the largest trees are
80 – 200 years old OR have average diameters (dbh) exceeding 21 inches
53cm); crown cover may be less that 100 %; decay, decadence, numbers of
snags, and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found
in old-growth-
YES = Category I NO Xnot a forested wetland with special characteristics Cat. I
SC 5.0 Wetlands in Coastal Lagoons (seep. 91)
Does the wetland meet all of the following criteria of a wetland in a coastal lagoon?
The wetland lies in a depression adjacent to marine waters that is wholly
or partially separated from marine waters by sandbanks, gravel banks,
shingle, or, less frequently, rocks
The lagoon in which the wetland is located contains surface water that is
saline or brackish (> 0.5 ppt) during most of the year in at least a portion
of the lagoon (needs to be measured near the bottom)
YES = Go to SC 5.1 N04 not a wetland in a coastal lagoon
SC 5.1 Does the wetland meets all of the following three conditions?
The wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking, ditching, filling,
cultivation, grazing), and has less than 20% cover of invasive plant
species (see list of invasive species on p_ 74).
At least 3/A of the landward edge of the wetland has a 100 ft buffer of
shrub, forest, or un- grazed or un -mowed grassland. Cat. I
The wetland is larger than 1/10 acre (4350 square feet)
YES = Category I NO = Category lI Cat. 11
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SC 6.0 Interdunal Wetlands (seep. 93)
Is the wetland unit west of the 1889 line (also called the Western Boundary of Upland
Ownership or WBUO)?
YES - go to SC 6.1 NO Anot an interdunal wetland for rating
Ifyou answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland Lased on its
functions.
In practical terms that means the following geographic areas_
0 Long Beach Peninsula- lands west of SR 103
Gray] and- Westport- lands west of SR 105
Ocean Shores- Copalis- lands west of SR 115 and SR 109
SC 6.1 Is the wetland one acre or larger, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is
once acre or larger?
YES = Category II NO — go to SC 6.2 Cat. 11
SC 6.2 Is the unit between 0.1 and I acre, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is
between 0.1 and I acre?
YES = Category III Cat. III
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I£ 6 rlsvw red•N £or alb eent i' "Not A 3L'llftx'"; Cat# d = :.
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DATA FORM
MODIFIED
ROUTINE ON SITE DETERMINATION METHOD
Field Investigator:
Project/Site:
Applicant/Owner:__
Has the vegetation, soils,
If yes, what are modifiers:
County:
CIr-k Sury
of wetland and surrounding areas:_
tt
been si
SOILS
ti4
Yes__ -_No
Mapped Series: ` ' TuZte l r
Hydrxc soils list ?: Yes No` k Hydric Inclusio .
Depth Horizon Color Texture H dric Soil Indicators Yes No Depth
Matrix Mottle Histosol
SA to ' Histie Epipedon
Gleyed
Sulfidic odor
Concretions
Is the hyclric so I criterion met? Yes • No c
Rationale-
HYDROLOGY HYDROLOGY
General wetland type or characteristic: Emergent Scrub /Shrub Forested
Permanently flooded Seasonally flooded Temporarily flooded . Saturated
Types of water bodies associated with the wetland: River Stream Seep /Spring
Pond/Lake Tidal Drainage ditcb/channel Other:
Is the ground surface inundated? Yes_No t Surface water depth:
Is the soil saturated? Yes No!C Depth to water in test hole:
Field evidence of surface inundation or soil saturation:_ IL)&&y Y
Is the wetland hydrology criterion met? Yes No
1 J
Rationale:
SUMMARY
Hydric soil present? Yes No k . Hydrology present? Yes Nom_
Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yes No__
Percent of FAC, FACW, and OBL species: C_
Is the site a wetland? Yes No
Rationale: Ain LQt ,_c c3re1..AAt rrc ar- f nrrS -eO _
TEST HOLE # I- OF 5
LOCATION OF TEST HOLE ,tJ LA1Lt
SEE REVERSE FOR VEGETATION
Wiltermood Associates, Inc.
1015 SW Harper Road
Port Orchard, WA 98367
360) 876 -2403
cover
Pacific willow
Oregon ash
Quaking aspen
Red alder
Black cottonwood
Scouler's willow
Other tree species
Hardhack
Redosier Dogwood
Western crabapple
Black twinberry
Devil's club
Salmonberry
I Nootka rose
Vine maple
English ivy
Red elderberry
Other shrub species
Skunkcabbage
Cattail
Water parsley
Slough sedge
Small fruited bulrush
owlfruit sedge
Tall manna grass
Soft rush
Rushes
Creeping buttercup
Reed canarygrass
COMMON WETLAND AND NON - WETLAND VEGETATION.
Dominant Tree Species
cover
Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra FACW+ Sitka spruce Picea sitchensis FAC
Fraxinus latifolia FACW Western red cedar Thuja plicata FAC
Populus tremuloides FAC+ Cascara buckthorn Frangula purshiana FAC -
Almfs rubra FAC Bigleaf maple Acer macrophyllum FACU
Populus balsamifera FAC Western hemlock Tsuga heterophylla FACU
Salix scouleriana FAC K Douglas fir 13@ &% Pseudotsuga menziesii FACU
F Cur wus cr GGl
Ir
Dominant Shrub Species
Spiraea douglasii FACW Snowberry Symphoricarpos albus FACU
Cornus ser5cea FACW Scot's broom Cytisus scoparius FACU
Malusfusca FACW California huckleberry Vaccinium ovatum FACU
Lonicera involucrata FAC+ 1 Himalayan blackberry Rubus armeniacus FACU
Oplopanax horridus FAC+ X_ 0 Salal Gaultheria shallon FACU
Rubus spectabilis FAC Indian plum Oemleria cerasiformis FACU
Rosa nutkana FAC Hazelnut Corylus cornuta FACU
Acer circinatum FAC- Oregon grape Mahonia nervosa FACU
Hedera helix FACU Red huckleberry Vaccinium parvifolium UPL,
Sambucus racemosa FACU X 2D Oceanspray Holadiscus discolor UPL
in HcKt\t sur -kLe ioitrct
t66r i i , oSat k9_r —
Dominant Forb Species
Lysichiton americanum OBL Stinging nettle Urtica diocia FAC+
Typha latifolia OBL Velvet grass Holcus lanatus FAC
Oenanthe sarmentosa OBL Lady fern Athyrium frlixfemina FAC.
Carex obnupta OBL Horsetail Equisetum arvense FAC
Scirpus microcarpus OBL Youth -on -age Tolmiea menziesii FAC
Carer stipata OBL Foam flower Tiarella trifoliata FAC -
Glyceria elata FACW+ Cat's ear Hypochaeris radicata FACU
Juncus effusus FACW+ 1 Trailing blackberry Rubus ursinus FACU
Juncus spp. FACW Bracken fern Pleridium aquilinum FACU
Ranunculus repens FACW Sword fern Polystichum munitum FACU
Phalaris arundinacea FACW Bleeding heart Dicentra formosa FACU
Other forb species present:
Percent of dominant species FAC, FACW, OBL: d
Is the hydrophvtic vegetation criterion et? Yes No X
Rationale: es_
UPLAND? X WETLAND?
WETLAND TYPE: Palustrine Riverine
Lacustrine Estuarine
Forested Scrub /Shrub
Emergent Open Water
Wet Meadow/Pasture
DATA FORM
MODIFIED
ROUTINE ON SITE DETERMINATION METHOD
Field- Investigator: e e S . - Date:
Project/Site: County: State:
Applicant/Owner: Surveyor:
Describe current conditions of wetland and surrounding areas: r oc- k, s
Has the vegetation, soils, and/or hydrology been significantly disturbed? Yes No
If yes, what are modifiers:
SOILS
Mapped Series: !'
Hydric soils list ?: Yes No
Depth Horizon Color Texture
Matrix Mottle
Is the hydric.sok1 crite on met? Yes No
t Rationale: So A -c.:c x da 1 -no,
Is" % s It-
Hydric. Inclusion`
Hvdric Soil Indicators
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Gleyed
Sulfidic odor
Concretions
HYDROLOGY
Yes No De th
General wetland type or characteristic: Emergent Scrub /Shrub Forested
Permanently flooded Seasonally flooded Temporarily flooded Saturated
Types ofwater bodies associated with the wetland: River Stream Seep /Spring
Pond/Lake Tidal . Drainage ditch/channel . Other:
Is the ground surface inundated? Yes No_-Surface water depth:
Is the soil saturated? Yes No_c Depth to water in test hole:
Field evidence of surface inundation or soil saturation: A
Is the wetland hydrology c}terio met? Yes No
Rationale: .N u_ lf- el ;p( t 4 cl k,
SUIYINIARY
Hydric soil present? Yes No X Hydrology present?
Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yes No x
Percent of FAC, FACW, and OBL species:_ 6
Is the site a wetland? Yes No x
Rationale: A.l.. e Cr,w. cre (
TEST HOLE # 2 -OF
LOCATION OF TEST HOLES LA n10
SEE REVERSE FOR VEGETATION
Yes No X
Wiltermood Associates, Inc.
1015 SW Harper Road
Port Orchard, WA 98367
360) 876 -2403
i
COMMON WETLAND AND NON - WETLAND VEGETATION
Dominant Tree Species
covet'
Spiraea douglasii
cover
x 140 Snowberry Symphoricarpos albus
Pacific willow Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra FACW+ Sitka spruce Picea sitchensis FAC
Oregon ash Fraxinus latifolia FACW Western red cedar Thuja plicata FAC
Quaking aspen Populus tremuloides FAC+ Cascara buckthorn Frangulapurshiana FAC-
Red alder Alnus rubra FAC Bigleaf maple Acer macrophyllum FACU
Black cottonwood Populus balsamifera FAC Western hemlock Tsuga heterophylla FACU
Scouler's willow -I@ 0' Salix scouleriana FAC IvZ_ Douglas fir 3&6" Pseudotsuga menziesii FACU
Other tree species present:
10 Nootka rose
h
Ta,p
fY,' ' _ r h c ys,t. y r t Y 5 t 1
Hazelnut - Corylus cornuta FACU
Vine maple Acer circinatum FAC- Oregon grape Mahonia nervosa FACU
Dominant Shrub Species
Hardhack Spiraea douglasii FACW x 140 Snowberry Symphoricarpos albus FACU
Redosier Dogwood Cornus sericea FACW Scot's broom Cytisus scoparius FACU
Western crabapple Malus fusca FACW California huckleberry Vaccinium ovatum FACU
Black twinberry Lonicera involucrata FAC+ Himalayan blackberry Rubus armeniacus FACU
Devil's club Oplopanax horridus FAC+ A, _'S'O Sala] Gaultheria shallon . FACU
Salmonberry Rubus spectabilis FAG Indian plum Oemleria cerasiformis FACU
10 Nootka rose Rosa nutkana FAC Hazelnut - Corylus cornuta FACU
Vine maple Acer circinatum FAC- Oregon grape Mahonia nervosa FACU
English ivy Hedera helix FACU Red huckleberry Vaccinium parvifolium UPL
Red elderberry Sambucus racemosa FACU A 'LD Oceanspray Holodiscus discolor UPL
Other shrub species present_ 5CTIACe 6erV- y
Skunkcabbage
Cattail
Water parsley
Slough sedge
Small fruited bulrush
owlfruit sedge
Tall marina grass
Soft rush
Rushes
Creeping buttercup
Reed canarygrass
Other forb species
Dominant Forb Species
Lysichiton americanum OBL Stinging nettle Urtica diocia. FAC+
Typha latfolia OBL Velvet grass Holcus lanatus FAC
Oenanthe sarmentosa OBL Lady fern Athyrium filixfemina FAC
Carex obnupta OBL Horsetail Equisetum arvense FAC
Scirpus microcarpus OBL Youth -on -age Tolmiea menziesit FAC
Carex stipata OBL Foam flower Tiarella trifoliata FAC -
Glyceria elata FACW+ Cat's ear Hypochaeris radicata FACU
Juncus effusus FACW+ Trailing blackberry Rubus ursinus FACU
Juneus spp. FACW Bracken fern Pteridium aquilinum FACU
Ranunculus repens FACW Sword fern Polystichum munitum FACU
Phalaris arundinacea FACW Bleeding heart Dicentra formosa FACU
Percent of dominant species FAC, FACW, OBL.: 0
Is the hydrophytic vegetation criterion met? Yes No X
Rationale: IVO
J" I',5 -, C:Icii.2rCtt r i %
UPLAND? K WETLAND?
WETLAND TYPE: Palustrine Riverine
Lacustrine Estuarine
Forested Serub /Shrub
Emergent Open Water
Wet Meadow/Pasture
DATA FORM
MODIFIED
ROUTINE ON SITE DETERMINATION METHOD
Field-Investigator: S __ . Date:
Project/Site: County
Applicant/Owner: Surveyor:
Describe current_ conditions of wetland and surrounding areas .r€, a x L0.2
t"" J6, i ^. +1Or 3
Has the vege ation, soils, and/or hydrology been
If yes, what are modifiers:
SOILS
Mapped Series: rl u I A rz V'Z'Lk L_ to
Hydric soils list ?: Yes Not
Depth Horizon Color Texture
Matrix Mottle
t4 ic[RlZ_ / -S
a-
Yes No f_, -
Hydric inclusion? !—
Hvdric Soil Indicators
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
Gleyed
Sulfidic odor
Concretions
Is the hydric.soil criterion met? Yes - No x
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HYDROLOGY
General wetland type or characteristic: Emergent Scrub /Shrub Forested
Permanently flooded Seasonally flooded Temporarily flooded Saturated
Types ofwater bodies associated with the wetland: River Stream Seep /Spring
Pond/Lake Tidal Drainage ditch/channel Other:
Is the ground surface inundated? Yes No__ Surface water depth:
Is the soil saturated? Yes No_&_Depth to water in test hole:
Field evidence of surface inundation or soil saturation: nice
Is the wetland hydr logy criterion m t? Yes N
Rationale: ,uv_ u c
SUMMARY
Hydric soil present? Yes No _X Hydrology present? Yes Nom_
Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yes X No
Percent of FAC, FACW, and OBL species: , U d
Is the site a wetland? Yes Nom
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SEE REVERSE FOR VEGETATION IfA
Wiltermood Associates, Inc.
1015 SW Harper Road r.
Port Orchard, WA 98367
360) 876 -2403 i
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cover
Pacific willow
Oregon ash
Quaking aspen
Red alder
Black cottonwood
Scouler's willow
COMMON WETLAND AND NON - WETLAND VEGETATION
Dominant Tree Species
cover
Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra FACW+ Sitka spruce Picea sitchensis FAC
Froxinm latifolia FACW Western red cedar Thujaplicata FAC
Populus tremuloides FAC+ Cascara buckthorn Frangula purshiana FAC -
Alnus rubra FAC Bigleaf maple Acer macrophyllum FACU
Populus balsamifera FAC Western hemlock Tsuga heterophylla FACU
Salix scouleriana FAC Douglas fir Pseudotsuga menziesii FACU
Other tree species present:
Dominant Shrub Species
Hardhack Spiraea douglasii FACW Snowberry Symphoricarpos albus FACU
Redosier Dogwood Cornus sericea FACW Scot's broom Cytisus scoparius FACU
Western crabapple Malus fusca FACW California huckleberry Yaccinium ovatum FACU
Black twinberry Lonicera involucrata FAC+ Himalayan blackberry Rubus armeniacus FACU
Devil's club Oplopanax horridus FAC+ Salal Gaultheria shallow FACU
Salmonberry Rubus spectabilis FAC Indian plum Oemleria cerasiformis FACU
Nootka rose Rosa nutkana FAC Hazelnut Corylus cornuta FACU
Vine maple Acer circinatum FAC- Oregon grape Mahonia nervasa FACU
English ivy Hedera helix FACU Red huckleberry Vaccinium parvifolium UPL
Red elderberry Sambucus racemosa FACU Oceanspray Holodiscus discolor UPL
Other shrub species present:
Phalaris arundinacea FACW Bleeding heart Dicentra formosa
Dominant Forb Species
Skunkcabbage Lysichiton americanum OBL Stinging nettle Ortica diocia FAC+
Cattail Typha latifolia OBL Velvet grass Holcus lanatus FAC
Water parsley Oenanthe sarmentosa OBL Lady fern Arhyrium frlix femina FAC
Slough sedge Carex obnupta OBL Horsetail Equisetum arvense FAC
Small fruited bulrush Scirpus microcarpus OBL Youth -on -age Tolmiea menziesii FAC
owlfruit sedge Carer stipata OBL Foam flower Tiarella trifoliata FAC-
Tall manna grass Glyceria elata FACW+ Cat's ear Hypochaeris radicata FACU
Soft rush Juncus effusus FACW+ IS- Trailing blackberry Rubus ursinus FACU
Rushes Juncus spp. FACW Bracken fern Pteridium aquilinum FACU
Creeping buttercup Ranunculus repens FACW Sword fern Polystichum munitum FACU
Reed canarygrass Phalaris arundinacea FACW Bleeding heart Dicentra formosa FACU
Other forb species present:
Percent of dominant species FAC, FACW, OBL: ID 0
Is the hydrophytic vegetation criterion t? Yeses No
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UPLAND ? WETLAND?
WETLAND TYPE: Palustrine Riverine
Lacustrine Estuarine
Forested Scrub /Shrub
Emergent Open Water
Wet Meadow/Pasture