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• <br /> � y <br /> Field Review <br /> During the field visit, the approximate wetland boundary was determined. Topography, dominance of <br /> hydrophytic/non-hydrophytic vegetation, and/or visual indicators of wetland hydrology were utilized to <br /> support the presence of any potential wetland areas that were identified during the desktop review. <br /> Approximate wetland boundaries were then marked with "wetland delineation"flags and surveyed with a <br /> sub-meter GPS unit. <br /> The approximate wetland boundary is considered to be the conservative highest extent of the wetland <br /> basin. Areas below the flagged edge may satisfy the three required wetland parameters (dominance of <br /> hydrophytic vegetation, wetland hydrology indicators, and presence of hydric soils) while areas above <br /> were lacking in one or more of these parameters, and as such are defined as upland areas. Please note <br /> the exact wetland boundary within the approximate wetland boundary can only be defined by conducting <br /> a Level 2 Wetland Delineation, which is outside the scope of a Level 1 Wetland Delineation. <br /> Findings <br /> The results of the desktop review and field visit identified one (1) potential wetland area near the <br /> northwest corner of the project area (refer to attached Figure 1). The wetland area is approximately 715 <br /> square feet, and can be classified as a Type 3 Shallow Marsh with a Type 2 Fresh Wet Meadow fringe. <br /> Recommendations <br /> Activities that may impact or potentially impact identified wetlands are regulated through several <br /> government entities: <br /> • Federal <br /> US Army Corps of Engineers: Permit Programs under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section <br /> 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act <br /> • Federal <br /> USDA NRCS: Wetland Conservation Provisions of the 1996 Farm Bill <br /> • State of Minnesota <br /> Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: Public Waters Work Permit Program <br /> • Local <br /> Local Units of Government (LGU) administer the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) of 1991 <br /> Please note that grading, excavating, or filling activities are not permitted until all necessary permits have <br /> been obtained. If wetland impacts are anticipated, ISG can assist with navigating the permitting process <br /> and requesting any applicable exemptions upon request. By initiating the permitting process as soon as <br /> possible, potential project delays and the associated cost implications may be avoided. <br /> If you have any questions regarding the Level 1 Wetland Delineation or if you would like to receive a paper <br /> copy of this information, please contact Travis Fristed at 952-426-0699 or via email at travis.fristed@is- <br /> grp.com. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> .44 <br /> Lucas Mueller Travis Fristed, PWS, WDC <br /> Environmental Scientist Environmental Services Manager <br /> Enclosures: Figure 1. Approximate Wetland Boundary <br /> Photo Log <br />