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IMPROVING QUALITY OF WATER, QUALITY OF LIFE <br /> The Minnehaha Creek <br /> Watershed District is Local Government Unit Findings and Conclusions <br /> committed to a The delineation of wetland boundaries at 3925 Watertown Road in Orono (PID <br /> leadership role in #3211823330006 and 3211823330009)was reviewed on May 12,2009.The delineation <br /> was performed by WRM Services,Inc.Conditions were clear and the temperature was <br /> protecting,improving approximately 70°F. Three wetland basins had been delineated as shown on the <br /> and managing the attached map. <br /> surface waters and <br /> Basin A was identified as a type 6/3 shrub swamp/shallow marsh with standing <br /> affiliated groundwater water and dominant vegetation of reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea) and <br /> resources within the eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides). The boundary with upland was <br /> characterized by a change in topography and a transition to upland plant species <br /> District,including their including red maple (Acer rubrum), ironwood(Ostrya virginiana), and <br /> relationships to the Pennsylvania sedge(Carex pensylvanica). <br /> ecosystems of which Basin B was identified as a type 5 open water wetland with dominant vegetation <br /> they are an integral part. of reed canary grass, common elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), and redosier <br /> We achieve our mission dogwood(Cornus_sericea). The boundary with upland was characterized by a <br /> change in topography and a transition to upland plant species including <br /> through regulation, Pennsylvania sedge, black cherry(Prunus serotina), red oak(Quercus rubra), <br /> capital projects, basswood (Tilia americana), and sugar maple(Acer saccharum). <br /> education,cooperative Basin C was identified as a type 1 seasonally flooded basin with dominant <br /> endeavors,and other vegetation of wild black currant(Ribes americanum). The boundary with upland <br /> was characterized by a change in topography and a transition to upland plant <br /> programs based on species including Pennsylvania sedge, common buckthorn(Rhamnus cathartica), <br /> sound science, black cherry,red oak, and sugar maple. <br /> innovative thinking,an <br /> MCWD staff finds that the boundaries as flagged in the field and labeled in the <br /> informed and engaged report submitted on April 30, 2009 are acceptable. <br /> constituent},and the <br /> A project may require a MCWD approved permit in addition to other required <br /> cost effective use of permits. If you have any questions,please contact me or Steve Christopher, <br /> public funds. MCWD Permitting Officer, at 952-471-0590. <br /> Report drafted by: <br /> Becky Houdek <br /> MCWD District Technician <br /> May 22, 2009 <br /> 18202 Minnetonka Boulevard,Deephaven,MN 55391 • 952-471-0590 • Fax:952-471-0682 • www.minnehahacreek.org <br />