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