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, 8420.0550 WE�I.I�ND REPT,AC�T �p,�.
<br /> Subpart 1. Geueral =equireme.nts. The standards and
<br /> guidelines in this part shall be used in wetland oreation and
<br /> ; restoration efforts to ensure adequate replacement of Wetland
<br /> functions and values.
<br /> , In evaluatir�g a Wetland replacement plan, the local . '
<br /> , � �`government unit must determine �rhether the ketland type statecl '
<br /> ' as the replacement plan g.onl �rill result from the replaceme'nt
<br /> glan specifica�ions. If a Ketland type other than the
<br /> repl�cement plan goal is ],ikely to zesult, the local government
<br /> � unit taust evaltaate the plan based on this determination, The
<br /> ' ' local goveXnment unit raust also determine thnt the proposed
<br /> replacem�nt p].an will adequately replace functions and publie
<br /> values lost. If adequate rep.lacement of function anc7 public
<br /> value is i�at likely to result, the local governm�nt must
<br /> ' d'etermine �rhat further measures �re necessa,ry to obtain ad�quate�
<br /> repince�aent or deny the replacement plan.
<br /> Subp. Q, SpeciEia requiremente. The stAndarda in itews A -
<br /> � to H. shnll be follosaed in all wet�and replacements uniess the
<br /> technical evaluation panel deteriaines that a standard is clearlp
<br /> not ap,�ropriate.
<br /> ' A. i�'ater cont=ol structures muet be conetructed ueing
<br /> specificatione providec3 in the Minnesota Wetland Restordtion
<br /> Guide or their equivalent. Con�rol st=uctures map be subjec� to
<br /> the Dep�rtment of Nntur�►1 Resouxaes dan safety regulntiot�s.
<br /> ' S. Best a�nagement p�actices must be established and .
<br /> maintained adjAeent to the entire periueter a� all xeplacecaent
<br /> wetlanda.
<br /> C. F'or replacement �re�lnnds Ktie.re native, noninvasive
<br /> ' vegetation thnt is ahar�cteristic of �he wetland type identified
<br /> as the replacement goal �n part 8420.0530, item D, is not likelp
<br /> to become dominant na�urally in a five-year period, th�
<br /> , replace�nent w.etland shall be seeded or planted with appropriate
<br /> native, noni�vaeive species�, as determined by the technicnl
<br /> . evaluation panel. If the replacemen� Wetland is seeded or
<br /> pianted, the se�d or pinntfng etock r,tionld be frrnn native.
<br /> ' i�oninvasive species of regional wetland origin. During the -
<br /> monitoring pe,riod, the applican�t must take re�sonable steps to
<br /> cqntrol fnva,sfon by any nonnative ar invasfve species, for
<br /> ' exaraple, ree.d canary yrass, Canada thistle, coaanon buckthorn,
<br /> spotted knap4reed, leafy spurge, p�rpTe loosestrif�, and Sttrn_sian
<br /> xaker ailfoil, that would defea,t the reveqetdtion goal.of the "
<br /> ' � replaoement plan.
<br /> D. Erosivn cont=ol weasures as deternined by ttie sail
<br /> �nd wateX conseraation district iaust be e�ployed durinq
<br /> .constructi:on aud ut�til permdnent ground cover ia esteblished to
<br /> ' prevent siltAtion of the replace�uent Wetl�nd or nearby Water
<br /> bodiee.
<br /> E. For all restored wetlands Where the otigiaal �
<br /> , orgnnic substrate t�s'been_ etripped away and for n11 cre��ted -
<br /> Wetlands, provieiona must be m�ade for providinq an orgabic
<br /> substrnte unless. tke technical evalua�tion panel recommends '
<br /> : otherwiBe. When feasible, the or.qanic soil used fn= backfill
<br /> ' . should be taken ftom the drained or filled wetltind domivated by E
<br /> � nntive, noninvaeive species. Organic soil for backfill from
<br /> �.wetlan�c]s drnainated by nonnntive, �nvasive species should be
<br /> ' ;avoided.
<br /> F. Thp bottoa contours of created �ppes� 3, 4, nnd 5
<br /> `Wetlainds should be undulatittg, rdther than fl�t, to p�ovid� a
<br /> • va►riety of water depths, compnrable to natural wetlsu►ds in the
<br /> � ;vicinitp of the repiace�neAt, and be coasis�eat wfth pnrt
<br /> "8120.0517, sub�art 2. _
<br /> G. Sideslopes of created portions af Ketlands anc� '
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