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Accumulated precipitation since 4/01/2014, as recorded at MSP and reported by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture reports that for the week ended October 12, 2014, was 7.16" above normal. Precipitation for the period 10/06/14 to 10/12/14 was reported to be 0.58" below normal and for the preceding 4 weeks was 0.51" below normal. The 2014 DNR NWI update does not identify the wetland on the west side of the property. The HCWI indicates the presence of a probable wetland in the area. The wetland is a wet meadow dominated by emergent herbaceous vegetation on one side and surrounded by woodland. We would classify this wetland as PEM1A in the NWI Cowardin classification system (Eggers and Reed Classification— Wet Meadow; Circular 39 Type 2). Vegetation in the seasonally inundated wetland was dominated by reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea FACW). Transition to uplands is marked by slope and increased woody vegetation. Transect SP 1-1 was taken from the northeastern boundary of the wetland. The soils at sample point SP 1-1 Wet consisted of a dark loam layer at the surface with clay loams beneath. Hydric indicators F6 (Redox Dark Surface) and F8 (Redox Depressions) were present. The soils at sample point SP 1-1 Up consisted of a dark loam at the surface with lighter-colored sandy loam layers below. No hydric indicators were present at this sample point. At sample point SP 1-1 Wet secondary hydrology indicators D2 (Geomorphic Position) and D5 (FAC- Neutral Test) were present. Wetland hydrology was not indicated at sample point SP 1-1 Up with only one secondary indicator, D5 (FAC-Neutral Test). Wetland 2 is also not indicated by the NWI, nor is it by the HCWI. The wetland is a depressional wet meadow lying in the lowest part of the parcel along the southern boundary. We would classify this wetland as PEM1A in the NWI Cowardin classification system (Eggers and Reed Classification — Wet Meadow; Circular 39 Type 2). Vegetation in the seasonally inundated wetland was dominated by reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea FACW). Transition to uplands is marked by slope and loss of reed canarygrass. Transect SP 2-1 was taken from the northwestern boundary of the wetland. The soils at sample point SP 2-1 Wet consisted of dark loam clays at the surface and a depleted clay matrix below. Hydric indicators F6 (Redox Dark Surface) and Al2 (Thick Dark Surface) were present. The soils at sample point SP 2-1 Up consisted of loam layers.No hydric indicators were present at this sample point. At sample point SP 2-1 Wet secondary hydrology indicators D2 (Geomorphic Position) and D5 (FAC Neutral)were present. Wetland hydrology was not indicated at sample point SP 2-1 Up. A third area, labeled Area A, was examined to determine if it met wetland requirements. The area is just south and slightly upslope of Wetland 1. There were some wetland species present, a small amount of reed canarygrass mixed in with the bluegrass. However, at sample point SP A, the soil consisted of a lighter-colored loam and was not found to be hydric. Wetland hydrology was not indicated, either. Detailed soils, vegetation, and hydrology data for the delineated jurisdictional wetlands are provided in the data sheets of the Technical Documents section. Svoboda Ecological Resources 185 Old Crystal Bay Road 2014-030-03 3 Lillian Stubbs