Wetland classification, indentification

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' ' Th e upland sample so�l consists ot black(1 OYR 2/l)clay loam trom the so�l surtace to a depth ot 13 ' inches with tibric characteristics occurring in the tirst 7 inches. No [OSM are present with 20 inches c�t�the soil surface. No water was observed within the upper 17 inches of the soil horizon in the upland sample borehole. ' Wetland vegetation was also noted in the road ditches along the west and south perimeter of the subject parcel.This ditched area was not delineated as a wetland because it is located within the road ' right-ot=way and is likely influenced by stormwater runoff via a culvert located in the southwest corner of the parcel (See Figure 5). ' RECOMMENDATIONS While the wetland boundary that SER has delineated is not official until approved by a WCA approved local government unit(LGU), SER advises the property owner to refrain from any filling, � draining,or excavating,or any impact to the area SER has delineated as wetland. Depending on the location of the property, buffers around the wetland may also be protected. Any activities in the ' proximity of the wetland should be cleared with appropriate WCA regulatory agencies. It is also advisable to have the wetland boundary surveyed by a licensed land surveyor,or located with a sub- meter GPS unit. Since the lath used along the boundary can be vandalized or inadvertently knocked ' over, a survey or GPS location of the lath will assure the permanence of the boundary. The client should also be aware that approved wetland boundaries are typically valid for only three years from the date of approval. ' CONCLUSIONS SER examined the subject property and delineated one small wetland, located near the southwest ' corner of the parcel (Figure 5). All of the areas within the delineated wetland boundaries exhibit a dominance of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology. This small basin likely collects enough water during excessive precipitation and during seasonally high water periods of the ' growing season that create conditions for wetland characteristics to become apparent. Please feel free to contact Coley Grostyan or Frank Svoboda at (952) 471-1100 if you have any ' questions or concerns regarding the information in this report. You will be receiving a follow-up phone call in two to three weeks to see if there is anything else that is needed. SER appreciates the opportunity to assist you with this project and we look forward to serving any future needs that you , might have. ' Sincerely, Svoboda Ecological Resources ' � � � - .��-- �� ' Franklin J. Svoboda, CWB, PWS Coley J. Grostyan Vice-President Hydrologist/Wetland Ecologist ' �