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Eric Larson <br /> July 7,2016 <br /> Page 8 <br /> The WCA regulates impacts (filling or draining)to wetlands within the State of Minnesota.All land development <br /> projects within the state are required to demonstrate avoidance and minimization of wetland impacts. <br /> Replacement(mitigation)of unavoidable wetland impacts is required.The location of the replacement <br /> wetland(s)shall be based on the wetland replacement sequencing process of the WCA.Off-site wetland <br /> mitigation through the purchase of wetland bank credits is the preferred method in replacing wetland impacts. <br /> Off-site mitigation should be provided as close to the project site as possible. <br /> If the site plans include wetland impacts,which exceed the de minimis exemption limits,a WCA permit will be <br /> required from the LGU. Under the WCA rules,an applicant must demonstrate that wetland impacts have been <br /> avoided and unavoidable impacts minimized before the activity would be permitted.These rules also require a <br /> minimum of 2:1 mitigation ratio for filling or draining in any wetland, or excavation in semi permanently to <br /> permanently flooded wetlands.The mitigation ratio may increase to 2.5:1 if wetland replacement is not provided <br /> in-place or in-kind. Projects with project-specific wetland mitigation must also develop a 5-year monitoring plan <br /> to determine if the mitigation plan is successful.Permanent deed restrictions are required over the project- <br /> specific wetland mitigation area(s). <br /> If you have any questions or need additional information,please feel free to contact me at(763)476-6010. <br /> Sambatek appreciates the opportunity to provide you with our wetland services.If you have any additional needs <br /> for our services for this or other projects in the future,please give us a call. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Sambatek <br /> fe},hz_s_ <br /> Jessica Abernathy <br /> Environmental Scientist <br /> List of Attachments <br /> Location Map <br /> Topography Map <br /> Hennepin County Soil Survey Map <br /> NWI Map <br /> DNR Public Waters Map <br /> Wetland Delineation Map <br /> Field Data Sheets <br /> Photo Log <br /> Minnesota Joint Application Form <br /> MNRAM <br /> 12800 Whitewater Drive,Suite 300,Minnetonka,MN 55343 1763.476.6010 <br /> 2401 46th Avenue Southeast,Suite 202,Mandan,ND 58554 1701.204.6845 sambatel.cam <br />