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Field Results <br /> Wetland 1 <br /> AEC classified Wetland 1 as a Shallow Marsh (Type 3, PEMF) wetland. Wetland 1 is <br /> dominated by Canada bluejoint (Calamagrostis canadensis), reed canary grass (Phalaris <br /> arundinacea), sedge (Carex) species, rush (Scirpus) species, path rush (Juncus tenuis) <br /> and narrow-leaved cattail (Typha angustifolia) with scattered willow (Salix) and <br /> dogwood (Cornus) species along the fringe of the basin. The adjacent upland area is <br /> manicured lawn dominated by Kentucky blue grass(Poa pratensis). <br /> The boundary for Wetland 1 exhibited a rather abrupt transition; the wetland boundary <br /> was generally placed along the transition from reed canary grass, path rush, and Canada <br /> bluejoint(hydrophytic vegetation)to the manicured lawn. <br /> The wetland soil boring met the F2 (Loamy Gleyed matrix) hydric soil indicator. Water <br /> was observed within 7" of the soil surface with saturation observed at the soil surface at <br /> the wetland sample point. The upland soil boring did not meet a hydric soil indicator, <br /> non-hydrophytic vegetation was dominant and hydrology indicators were not met. It <br /> appears that several wetlands in the area were excavated and expanded during the <br /> construction of the housing development. <br /> Discussion <br /> One wetland basin was delineated within the parcel bounds. Areas delineated as wetland <br /> met the three criteria required for a wetland delineation; dominance of hydrophytic <br /> vegetation, presence of hydric soil, and (at a minimum) one primary hydrology indicator <br /> or two secondary hydrology indicators under normal conditions. <br /> In order to be official the wetland delineation must be reviewed and approved by the <br /> Local Government Unit (LGU) and potentially other agencies (Local, State, Federal). <br /> Any work within or adjacent to a wetland will require Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) <br /> permits (and potentially other permits). Please consult with AEC if you plan on filling, <br /> draining, excavating wetlands within your project location. <br /> If you have any questions regarding this report or any questions about our services please <br /> feel free to contact Ben Carlson at any time (612-237-5996). <br /> Thank you, <br /> ,A3j7dvv C o <br /> Ben Carlson, WDC <br /> Ecologist/Owner <br /> Arrowhead Environmental Consulting <br /> 2 <br />