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�acobson Environmental, PLLC www.jacobsonenvironmental.com Environmental Consultants Wayne]acobson, P.S.S.,W.D.C., P.W.S.,A.F.S. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5821 Humboldt Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, �IN 55430 (612) 802-6619 Cell Email: jacobsonenv@msn.com Wetland Classification Wetland classifications discussed in the text are set forth in Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States(FWS/OBS Publication 79/31, Cowardin E�t al. 1979)and Wetlands of the United States (USFWS Circular 39, Shaw and Fredine, 1971.)Additionally, plant community types as named by Eggers and Reed (1998)are given. Topographic maps, National Wetlands Inventory maps, the Web Soil Survey, Aerial Photographs, and DNR Protected Waters maps were consulted to locate potential wetland habitats. The Routine On-site Determination Method was used on this site. In this method, the following procedures were used: 1) The vegetative community was sampled in all present strata to determine whether 50%of the dominant plant species were hydrophytic using the 50/20 method. 2) Soil pits were dug using a dutch auger to depths of 18"-40", noting soil profiles and any hydric soil characteristics. 3) Signs of wetland hydrology were noted and were compared to field criteria such as depth to shallow water table and depth of soil saturation found in the soil pits. Wetland edges were marked with orange numbered pin flags. 4-foot wood lath marked with orange "wetland boundary"flagging tape or flagging tied on vegetation may be used if site conditions warrant. Any wetlands were mapped by others using modern survey methods. At least one sample point transect crosses each delineated wetland edge. These transects consist of an upland sample point, and a wetland sample point. Other sample points may be loc�ted in areas which have one or more of the wetland vegetation, soils, or hydrologic characteristics K�resent, or where questionable conditions exist. Sample points are marked with orange pin flags with a ��ink ribbon tied on them. Sample data sheets are found in Appendix B. Results Basin 1 Basin 1 is a PEMB Type 2 wet meadow comprised of 98% reed canarygrass, <1% stinging nettle, and <1%tussock sedge along with a few other species. The wetland boundary was typically a transition from common buckthorn to reed canarygrass with a top�graphic break. The soils changed from dry Lester soil to saturated Houghton soil in the wetland. Soil saturation was present in the wetland, and hydrology disappeared in the upland. The Nationat Wetland Inventory Map (NWI) (Figure 2) icientifies no wetlands in the area of Basin 1 delineated on the site. According to the DNR Protected Waters Map(PWI) (Fiqure 4) of Hennepin County there are no protected public waters on the site. Figure 5 is a wetland delineation map of the site. Figure 6 is a parcel map of the area. Figure 7 is a contour survey map showing th�areas delineated. Wetland Delineation-Mitigation-Permitting-Monitoring-Banking-Functional Analysis-T & E Surveys 4 Phase I Environmental Assessments-EAW's-Soil ID-Soil .Analysis & Delineation-Environmental Referrals Pond &Lake Weed Control & Fish Stocking-Tree Survey�s-Natural Resource Management Plans