Wetland Alteration Guidelines: Excavation of Ponds

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20. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:Are you aware of any special considerations that apply to either the impact site(s) or the replacement site(s)? (Examples: the presence of endangered species, special fish and wildlife resources, sensitive surface waters, or waste disposal sites)If YES, list and describe briefly. 21. ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR CULTURAL RESOURCE DETERMINATIONS: Are you aware of any archaeological or cultural resource determinations or surveys completed concerning the project or replacement site by the State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO)or others? If yes, please explain below or attach a copy of any determinations or surveys. 22. HOW PROPOSED REPLACEMENT WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED: Indicate how proposed replacement will be accomplished(check only one box below and continue as indicated): ❑A. Wetland banking only •Complete Application for Withdrawal of Wetland Credits Form and include with your application. Copies of this form are available from your LGU, or download a copy from www.bwsr.state.mn.us • Skip to Section 27,page 8. (You do not need to complete Sections 23-26.) ❑ B. Project-specific replacement only •Continue with Section 23 below. ❑C.A combination of wetland banking and project-specific replacement •Complete Application for Withdrawal of Wetland Credits Form and include with your application. Copies are available from your LGU,or download a copy from www.bwsr.state.mn.us •Continue with Section 23 below. 23. DESCRIPTION OF REPLACEMENT WETLAND(S) CONSTRUCTION (Complete this section only if you marked Box B or Box C in Section 22 above):Describe in detail how replacement wetland(s)will be constructed.If several methods will be used, describe each method. Details should include the following: 1)type of construction(such as excavated in upland,restored by tile break,restored by ditch block or revegetated); 2)type, size and specifications of outlet structures;3)elevations relative to Mean Sea Level or established benchmarks of key features(such as sill,emergency over- flow or structure height);4)what best management practices will be implemented to prevent erosion or site degradation; 5)proposed timetable for starting and ending the project; and 6)a vegetation management plan.Write this description on a separate sheet of paper labeled DESCRIPTION OF REPLACEMENT WETLAND CONSTRUCTION. 24. SURPLUS WETLAND CREDITS: If using project-specific replacement(Box B or Box C in Section 22 above),will the replacement result in any surplus wetland credits that you wish to have deposited in the State Wetland Bank for future use?(indicate YES or NO) If yes,submit a Wetland Banking Application directly to your LGU. Copies are available from your LGU,or download a copy from www.bwsr.state.mn.us 6