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The wetland boundary w as marked with sequentiall y numbered neon orange pin flags and the surrounding tall grasses were flagged with neon orange "Wetland Boundary" tape to ease in the identification of the boundary on later dates. One sample transect was completed for the identified wetland. Two sample points were taken ; both within the upland area due to the abrupt and steep eroded slopes of Wetland 1. The wetland boundary exists below Sample Point Bat the bottom of the severely eroded slope . Additional sample point s were used throughout the delineation to verify vegetation , hydric soils , and hydrology. Data sheets for the recorded transect are located in the Appendix. Results The field investigation identified one riverine wetland basin. The approximate wetland boundary is illustrated on Figure 5. The location of the wetland boundary will have to be located by a surveyor before the execution of activities which could affect the basin. It is recommended that the boundary be located prior to site design in order to avoid future conflict and project issues. The following is a summary of the wetland delineation . H 'et/and JJ . / / T NJJ '/ (. . 1 ) Soil S11n·er llrdric Domi11a11t et a IU l'f}l' 1'1 11 , . · · . N11mber · · Sm/ (.r /11) Vegetatum Type4 R4UB2 N y Phalaris arundinacea, Laportea canadensis Open Water Wetland # 1 is located along the southeastern portion of the parcel. The topography of the site is moderately undulating throughout with its high points being at the northern portion of the parcel with a gradual decent toward Wetland 1 with an abrupt drop in elevation leading into Wetland 1. The wetland boundary was based on the transition from hydrophytic to non-hydrophytic vegetation dominance , change in soils from hydric to non-hydric , and a distinct topographical break, which was observed along the entire wetland boundary. Below are photographs of our sample transect and edge of wetland boundary. The functions and values assessment using the MnRAM concluded that Wetland I is a Manage 3 wetland due to the Wetand I did not fit into the criteria of the other three management categories. In addition to the above reason, the MnRAM classification system specifies Manage 3 wetlands as having low vegetative diversity/integrity and medium or high for downstream flood storage/attenuation . Wetland I does have these qualities according to the output (Attachment).