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We would classify Wetland 1 as a PEMC, Type 2/3, fresh (wet) meadow/shallow marsh. The <br /> wetland vegetation at wetland sample SP 1-1 Wet is dominated by boxelder (Acer negundo, <br /> FAC) in both the tree and sapling strata, as well as green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica, FACW) <br /> in the sapling stratum. The herbaceous layer is dominated by Pennsylvania smartweed <br /> (Persicaria pennsylvanica, FACW). Sample point SP 1-1 Up was dominated by American elm <br /> (Ulmus Americana, FACW) and boxelder in the tree stratum, common buckthorn (Rhamnus <br /> cathartica, FAC) in the sapling stratum, and wild ginger (Asarum canadense, FACU) and <br /> bittersweet nightshade (Soanum dulcamara, FAC) in the herbaceous stratum. There is a clear <br /> break in vegetation from the Pennsylvanica smartweed present in the herbaceous layer of the <br /> wetland, to an upland with relatively sparse herbaceous vegetation. This vegetation break was <br /> consistent with a hydrologic change and was therefore based both on the hydrologic change as <br /> well as the vegetation. <br /> Soils at SP 1-1 Wet were silty clay in texture for the entirety of the sample depth. From 0-2 <br /> inches soil was IOYR 2/1 in color with no redox. Beginning at 2 inches and continuing through <br /> 24 inches, 15 percent redox concentrations appear within the l OYR 2/1 matrix. This meets hydric <br /> soil indicator F6 for Redox Dark Surface. Soils at SP1-1 Up appeared to be disturbed. Soils were <br /> a gravelly loam and very dry/friable. From a depth of 0 to 24 inches, the soil matrix was 10YR <br /> 2/2 in color with redox concentrations that were 7.5 YR 5/4 and 5YR 3/4 in color. Although this <br /> meets the hydric soil indicator for F6 (Redox Dark Surface), this is likely a product of the soil <br /> being disturbed rather than as a wetland indicator due to its low moisture content and hydrologic <br /> position. <br /> Sample point 1-1 Wet, which is located near the bottom of a depression, meets the secondary <br /> indicators D2 (Geomorphic Position) and D5 (FAC-Neutral Test). At sample point 1-1 Up, <br /> secondary hydrology indicator D5 is met. However, due to its location on a hillslope near the top <br /> of the hill, SP 1-1 Up fails to meet the Geomorphic Position hydrology indicator. <br /> Detailed soils, vegetation, and hydrology data for the delineated wetland is provided in the data <br /> sheets of the Technical Documents section. <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> SER completed the on-site delineation based on the three required technical criteria as outlined <br /> by the 1987 Manual: the presence of hydric soils, a predominance of hydrophytic vegetation, <br /> and indicators of wetland hydrology in the basin. The wetland boundaries were flagged on <br /> 10/7/15 and field data was collected on 10/15/15. <br /> SER personnel examined the subject property for areas meeting defined wetland criteria during <br /> the site visit and delineated the wetlands based on the technical criteria present(Figure 5). <br /> Detailed soils, vegetation and hydrology data are provided in the data sheets of the Technical <br /> Documents section.A set of figures is provided in the Figures section. <br /> Svoboda Ecological Resources 3 755 Tonkawa Road <br /> Project Number: 2015-034 Orono,MN <br />