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Eric Larson <br /> July 7,2016 <br /> Page 6 <br /> Wetland 3 encompasses approximately 0.36 acres of the Project Site.This wetland appears to be supported by <br /> surface water from the surrounding slopes to the north and south. <br /> One transect,consisting of two sample locations,was established along the boundary of Wetland 3 where the <br /> topography,dominant vegetation,the soil profile and wetland hydrologic indicators were observed and noted at <br /> each sample location. Data collected from the sample locations are presented in the Field Data Sheets (SP3-1 <br /> WET, SP3-1 UP),which are included with this report. <br /> A majority of Wetland 3 exhibits emergent vegetation dominated by Reed Canary Grass (FACW).The wetland <br /> boundary was placed at the transition from Reed Canary Grass (FACW)to Smooth Brome(FACU),Canada <br /> Goldenrod (FACU), Prairie Fleabane (FACU), and Canada Thistle (FACU). <br /> Wetland 4 is classified as a Palustrine (P-)type wetland exhibiting Emergent(-EM-) vegetation and a Temporary <br /> Flooded (-A-)moisture regime or a Type 1 (PEM1A)wetland.According to the Hennepin County Soil Survey, <br /> Wetland 4 is mapped as Lester loam (L22C2),and Hamel-Glencoe complex(L132A). The NWI and DNR Public <br /> Water maps do not identify Wetland 4. <br /> Wetland 4 encompasses approximately 0.07 acres of the Project Site along the residential driveway.This <br /> wetland appears to be supported by surface water from the surrounding slopes to the south,west,and east. <br /> One transect,consisting of two sample locations,was established along the boundary of Wetland 4 where the <br /> topography,dominant vegetation,the soil profile and wetland hydrologic indicators were observed and noted at <br /> each sample location. Data collected from the sample locations are presented in the Field Data Sheets (SP4-1 <br /> WET,SP4-1 UP),which are included with this report. <br /> A majority of Wetland 4 exhibits emergent vegetation dominated by Reed Canary Grass (FACW).The wetland <br /> boundary was placed at the transition from Reed Canary Grass(FACW)to Smooth Brome (FACU), Kentucky <br /> Bluegrass(FAC),Ground Ivy(FACU),and Common Burdock(FACU). <br /> OTHER AOUATIC RESOURCES <br /> Other Aquatic Resources (OAR)are identified as lakes, rivers,and streams that are regulated waterbodies, but do <br /> not meet the definition of a wetland per The 1987 Manualand regional supplements.One OAR(OAR 1)was <br /> identified within the project corridor. OAR1 is an Unnamed DNR Public Watercourse which flows through the <br /> project corridor from the north central boundary to Long Lake.This watercourse appears to have seasonal flows <br /> supplied from runoff from the surrounding slopes.Along the east half of the watercourse the bank height is <br /> approximately two feet high,and the stream is approximately three feet wide. The water depth in the channel <br /> ranged from one to 4 inches during the July 6, 2016 field visit.The main channel of OAR 1 becomes less <br /> discernible where OAR 1 meets Wetland 2.Within Wetland 2 the stream appears to consist of a network of <br /> smaller stream channels,which all eventually flow the main channel observed east of Wetland 2. <br /> I s <br /> s • - i. ' • <br />