Wetland Classification, Ident/Delineation-2015

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National Wetland Inventory (NWI) map, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 2014 update (Figure 2), Web Soil Survey of Hennepin County map (Figure 3), Minnesota Public Waters Inventory map (Figure 4), and 2014 aerial photographs were reviewed prior to the site visit to identify areas that may be wetlands. Areas illustrating evidence of wetland conditions were examined in greater detail during the field survey. Vegetation, soils and hydrology were examined (as outlined in the 1987 Manual) and used to characterize wetland types and determine wetland boundaries. Sample transects were established in representative wetland-to-upland transition zones in order to characterize the vegetation, soils, and hydrology of the site. Transects consist of a representative upland sample point, a representative transition sample point and representative wetland sample point. Information obtained at the sample points can be found on the field data sheets located in the Technical Documents section. The wetland boundary was marked at the site by pink "Wetland Delineation" pin flags. The wetland boundary is considered to be the topographically highest extent of the wetland basin; areas below the staked boundary met the three required wetland criteria while areas above were lacking in one or more of these criteria. Wetlands were classified in accordance with methods described by Cowardin et al. (1979) and used in the NWI (e.g. PEMB, PSS IC, etc.), completed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Circular 39 and Eggers and Reed classification systems are also given. The indicator status of plants, as described in the Technical Documents section, was determined using the National List of Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands — Region 3 (Sabine 1999). RESULTS The National Wetland Inventory indicates the presence of one wetland (PUBF) within the survey area(Figure 2). The Web Soil Survey of Hennepin County (Figure 3) identifies two soil map units present on the subject property. The Lester-Kilkenny complex soils (6-12 percent slopes eroded, and 18-25 percent slopes) are both listed as predominantly non-hydric. Due to the presence of Lake Minnetonka adjacently west of the subject property, water is listed as a soil map unit onsite as well. The soil series descriptions are provided in the Technical Documents section. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, State Protected Waters Map (Public Water Inventory) indicates Lake Minnetonka-North Arm as slightly within the study area(Figure 4). Site Visit SER ecologists examined the subject property for areas meeting defined wetland criteria during the site visit. The area meeting the defined criteria of a wetland was flagged, and the boundary was determined and delineated. The approximate wetland boundary is outlined in yellow(Figure 5). Accumulated precipitation prior to the 10/15/15 sampling date shows field work was conducted under normal conditions, according the Minnesota Climatology Working Group. The months of September,August, and July received rainfall totals of 3.28", 2.82"and 7.94", respectively. Precipitation from April 1, 2015 to October 15, 2015 as recorded at the Chanhassen WSFO totaled 24.85"which is 1.61" above normal with average recorded temperatures to date of 62.0 degrees F for the same period. The average is just slightly above normal by 0.3 degrees F. Svoboda Ecological Resources 2 755 Tonkawa Road Project Number: 2015-034 Orono,MN