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Dan Molosky Level I Welland Review
June 23,1998
Dear Daniel,
As per your request, I have completed the Level I Wetland Review and classification ofpotential wetlands on
your property. The majority of property is rolling pasture land with shrubs along the fence lines. A central
feature of the property is a 2 to 3 foot ditch run. nag north to south. Field work; Nvas conducted on June 22 °d 1998.
Prior to the site visit Port Townsend Wetland Maps, Jefferson County soil survey maps, and National Wetland
Inventory (NWp maps were reviewed Although no hydric soils are listed, wetlands, wet areas and/or drainage
corridors are indicated on the City of Port Townsend maps. To the south east of the property TNWI maps indicate
a ponded area listed as PSSC (Palustrine, Scrub /Shrub, Seasonally flooded).
During the June field survey, ponded water was observed in the ditch near the north east corner to depths of 7
inches. Although no surface saturation was observed in any of the upland areas, hydric soil was identified (Data
point #2 2.5Y 512 with mottles) and obligate wetland vegetation was found (Alopecurus sp., Foxtail OBL). It is
common this time of year for seasonal wetlands to be dry.
Please refer to the attached map for approximate locations of the potential wet areas identified during the June
field survey. Note that wetland edges are approximate and this map is not to be used for exact planning purposes.
This wetland is not isolated and has some connection to wetlands across Hastings and downslope to ponded areas
within drainage basin #9. A Department of Ecology wetland classification was conducted at this time near Data
Point # 2, south of Hastings. The classification of this area is a low quality Class III wetland with a rating of 10
points. A Class III wetland has an associated 50 foot buffer from the delineated wetland edge. If this wetland
area was isolated it could potentially qualify as a Class IV wetland due to lack of structural diversity, minimal
vegetation types and lack ofhabitat values.
Due to the ponded water on site and the location ofthe property, at the head of drainage basin 99, further work
may be required by the City of Port Townsend Environmentally Sensitive Areas Ordinance prior to any
development.
If you find you need a wetland delineation or have any questions please don't hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Dixie Lleweklin
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Olympic We4land Resources, Inc.
856 501h Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360 385 -6432
lifle: Daniel AAA
Level I Welland LIM
Client Daniel Aolosky
2710 Thomas Streef
Part Townsend, WA 98368
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June 1998
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WETLANDS RATING FIELD DATA FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Name of Rater: D. L--P—WEWM Affiliation: ( L.Yff l L WL— Date: 612Z.
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Name of wetIand (if known): Yf—P 5ti5 S-FW OF N!tn )
Government Jurisdiction of wetIand: f Lam- 7. AI5eV Q --
Location: 1/4 S: of 1/4 S: SEC: 3 TWNSHP: 30 RNGE: 1c
SOURCES OF INFORMATION: (Check all sources that apply)
Site visit: . USGS Topo Map: -&- NM map:x Aerial Photo: Soils survey:
Other: Describe: 61 Wetb --189 i 20ftAlAAEa81 gpbg m °.5
WHEN THE FIELD DATA FORM IS COMPLETE ENTER CATEGORY HERE: TE
Q.1. High ality Natural Heritage Wetland. Circle answers
Answer this question if you have adequate information or experience to do so. If not
find someone with the expertise to answer the questions. Then, if the answer to.
questions la, lb and lc are all NO, contact the Natural Heritage program of DNIL
la. Is there significant evidence of human - caused changes to topography or
hydrology of the wetland? Significant changes could include clearing, grading, Yes: go to Q.3.
filling, logging of the wetland or its immediate buffer, or culverts, ditches, oP go to lb•
dredging, diking or drainage of the wetland. Briefly describe the changes and your
information source /s:
1b. Are there populations of non - native plants which are currently present and
appear to be invading native populations? Briefly describe any non- native plant Yes: go to Q.3.
populations and information source(s): go to 1c.
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lc. Is there significant evidence of human - caused disturbance of the water duality
of the system? Degradation of water quality could be evidenced by culverts o to -3•
entering the system, direct road /parking lot runoff, evidence of historic dumping of No: Possible
wastes, oily sheens, extreme eutrophic conditions, livestock use or dead Fish etc. Categgry I
Briefly describe:
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Q.2. Regionally Rare Native Wetland Communities
The Department of Ecology is developing a methodology for regionally rare native
wetland communities. It is not yet available for use.
Q.3. Irreplaceable Ecological Functions:
o all: 10 :
Does the.wetland: To to Q•4•
have at a least 1/2 acre of contiguous peat wetland; ........................ Yes: go to 3a.
or, have a forested class greater than 1 acre; .............................. Yes: go to 3b.
or have characteristics of an estuarine system; ............................ Yes: go to 3c.
or have eel grass, floating or non - floating kelp beds ? .............. : ......... Yes: go to 3d.
3a. Peat Wetlands.
3a1. Does at least 1/2 acre of the contiguous peat wetland have < 25 %u areal cover
of any combination of species from the list of invasive /exotic species on p.19,
and have < 80% areal cover of Spires douglasfi ?............................. Yes: Category I
No: go to Q.4.
Q.3b. Mature forested wetland.
SM. Is the average age of dominant trees in the forested wetland > 80 years? ...... Yes: Category I
No: go to 3b2.
3b2. Is the average age of dominant trees in the forested wetland 50-80 years, and is
the structural diversity high as characterized by a multi -layer community of
trees > 50' tall and trees 29-49' tall and shrubs and herbaceous groundcover? .. Yes: go to 3b3.
No: go to QS.
3b3. Is > 50% (areal cover) of the dominant plants in one or more layers (canopy,
young frees, shrubs, herbs) invasive /exotic plant species from the p.19 list ?.. Yes: go to Q.5.
No: Cateao I
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Q.5. Significant habitat-value. Answer all questions and enter data requested. Circle scores
that ualify
5a. Total wetland area acres
20.00 Yes =6
Estimate area, select from choices in the' near -right column, and score 10-19.99 Yes =5
in the far column: 5-9.99 Yes=4
1-4.99 Yew --
Enter acreage of wetland here:L1 acres, and source: aC.C1 0.1-0.99
X0.1 Yes =1
5b. Wetland classes: Circle the wetland classes below that qualify:
O„_pen Water: if the area of open. water is > 1/2 acre or > 10 % of the total wetland
area. Source:
Aquatic Beds: if the area of aquatic beds > 10% of the e n water area or > 1/2 acre.
mer ent if the area of emergent class is > 1/2 acre car >.10% of the total wetland
rea.
Scrub- Shrub: if the area of scrub -shrub class is > 1/2 acre or > 10% of the total wetland
area.
Forested: if area of forested class is > 1/2 acre or > 10 % of the total wetland area.
Add the number of wetland classes, above, that qualify, and # of classes
then score according to the columns at right. 1 ........ es =1
2........ Yes =3
e.g. If there are 4 classes (aquatic beds, open water, emergent & 3 ........ Yes =5
scrub - shrub), you would circle 7 points in the far right column. 4 ........ Yes =7
5........ Yes =10
5c. Plant species diversity. t of.
Class species
Aquatic Bed 1 -2... For all wetland classes (at right) that qualify in 5b. above, count Yes =1
the number of different plant species you can find. You do not IN NN 3... Yes =2
have to name them. 3... Yes =3
Score in column at far right: Em Bent 1 -2... Yes =1
0 3-#... es—'3
e.g. If a wetland has an aquatic bed class with 3 species, an IN >4,.. 7es=3
emergent class with 4 species and a: scrub -shrub class with 2
species you would circle 2, 2, and 1 in the far column. Scrub -Shrub 1 -2... Yes =1
IN 3-4.. Yes =2
4... Yes =3
Forested 1 -2... Yes =1
3-4... Yes =2
IN > 4... Yes =3
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STEP 1 STEP 2 '
Estimate (to the nearest 59o) the % of each Multiply result(s) of step 1:
buffer or land -use type (below) that by 1, if buffer width is 25 -50';
adjoins the wetland boundary. by 2, if buffer width is 50 -100';
by 3, ifbuffer width is >I.00'.
Then multiply the %Is by the factor(s)
below and enter result in column to Enter results Below and add subscore:
right:
roans, nuu(nngs or
parking lots: °k-LO x 0 = 0
lawn, grazed pasture, vineyards or
annual crops: % 0t x 1= x -3' = eZ
ungrazed grassland or
orchards: %a x 2 = _x---
open water or
native grasslands: To--x3= —x—=
forest or shrub: %x 4 = x
Add Buffer total ,. 0
points according to table at right:
900- 1200... Yes =4
600- 899.... Yes--3
300- 599.... 4) 100- 299....
5i. Connection to ther habitat areas
Is there a riparian corridor to other wetlands within 0Z of a mile, or a corridor >
100' wide with good forest or shrub cover to any other habitat area ? ................ Yes =5
Is there a narrow corridor < 100' wide with good cover or a wide corridor > 100' wide
with Iow cover to any other habitat area? ......... ............................... Yes =3
Is there a narrow corridor < 100' wide with low cover pr ZAaw"t,
a significant habitat area within 0.25 mile but no corriddo tir... $
r!`. #q......... Ce%=l
Is the wetland and buffer completely isolated by development and or
cultivated agricultural land ? ......................... ....................... Yes =O
NOW: Add the scores circled (for Q.5a - Q.Si above) to get a Total ............... Total =_
Is the Total greater than or equal to 22 points ........................... Y
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