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1080 Tonkawa Rd
Orono
Hennepin County MN
Wetland Classification, Identification, and
Delineation Report
Prepared for:
Marvin and Elizabeth Borman
By:
Svoboda Ecological Resources
Project Number 2014-039
November 25, 2014
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Table of Contents
ABSTRACT.................................................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................1
METHODS..................................................................................................................................................1
RESULTS....................................................................................................................................................2
DISCUSSION..............................................................................................................................................4
RECOMMENDATIONS............................................................................................................................4
CERTIFICATION......................................................................................................................................6
DATASOURCES.......................................................................................................................................7
LITERATUREREFERENCED................................................................................................................8
FIGURES:
Figure 1: Site Location Overlaid on Topographic Map
Figure 2a: National Wetland Inventory
Figure 2b: Hennepin County Wetland Inventory
Figure 2c: 2014 DNR NWI Update
Figure 3: Web Soil Survey-Hennepin County
Figure 4: Public Waters Inventory
Figure 5: Approximate Wetland Boundary and Sample Point Location
Figure 6: Approximate Wetland Boundary and Soils
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS:
Photo Log
Field Data Sheets
Plant Indicator Status
Soil Series Data
ABSTRACT
Svoboda Ecological Resources (SER) visited the above referenced property on November 5,
2014 to examine the site for the presence of areas meeting wetland criteria. The study parcel is
located in Orono, MN, Hennepin County (Figure 1). Two wetland boundaries were delineated at
this site and one area was sampled for the presence of wetland indicators. One sample transect
was established along the boundary of each wetland in order to characterize the soil,
vegetation, and existing hydrology within the wetland-to-upland transition zone.
INTRODUCTION
The two adjoining subject parcels total approximately 1.60 acres and are dominated by a forested
area interspersed with single family residential homes. The topography of the site generally
slightly declines eastward to Lake Minnetonka with an abrupt well defined shoreline protected
by rip-rap wall rising three feet above the waterline of the lake. The surrounding land use is
suburban consisting mostly of single family homes. Maxwell Bay of Lake Minnetonka borders
the subject property to the east. A residence and tennis court are present on the properties. The
identified wetlands were classified according to the Cowardin et al., the Circular 39 and the
Eggers and Reed classification systems and marked with pink "Wetland Delineation" pin flags.
The Technical Documents section of this report contains field data sheets, plant indicator status
information, soil survey information, and wetland definition information.
METHODS
The methods used to delineate the subject parcel are as described in the 1987 US Arm Corps of
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Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the 2010 Midwest Regional Supplement Manual. In
the 1987 Manual, the methods used were described under the "routine" methods for sites less
than 5 acres. This methodology is followed in order to assess whether the three parameters of a
wetland are met for areas on the subject parcel. The three parameters required under normal
circumstances in order to delineate a wetland are described in the Technical Documents section.
The Midwest Regional Supplement Wetland Delineation Manual is also being utilized to
increase the accuracy of our wetland boundaries. This addendum to the original 87 Manual was
created to address the many regional differences that affect wetlands and the delineation methods
used throughout the country. The following explanations are passages from that document.
"This Regional Supplement is part of a nationwide effort to address regional
wetland characteristics and improve the accuracy and efficiency of wetland-
delineation procedures. Regional differences in climate, geology, soils,
hydrology plant and animal communities, and other factors are important to the
identification and functioning of wetlands. These differences cannot be
considered adequately in a single national manual. The development of this
supplement follows National Academy of Sciences recommendations to increase
the regional sensitivity of wetland-delineation methods (National Research
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Council 1995). The intent of this supplement is to bring the Corps Manual up to
date with current knowledge and practice in the region and not to change
wetland boundaries." "...This Regional Supplement is designed for use with the
current version of the Corps Manual (Environmental Laboratory 1987) and all
subsequent versions. Where differences in the two documents occur, this
Regional Supplement takes precedence over the Corps Manual for applications
in the Midwest Region."
National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps (Figure 2a) Hennepin County Wetland Inventory
(HCWI) maps (Figure 2b), 2014 DNR NWI Update maps (Figure 2c), Web Soil Survey of
Hennepin County map (Figure 3), Minnesota Public Waters Inventory maps (Figure 4), and 2012
aerial photographs were reviewed prior to the site visit to identify areas that may be wetlands.
Areas illustrating evidence of wetland conditions were examined in greater detail during the field
survey. Vegetation, soils and hydrology were examined (as outlined in the 1987 Manual) and
used to characterize wetland types and determine wetland boundaries. Sample transects were
established in representative wetland-to-upland transition zones in order to characterize the
vegetation, soils, and hydrology of the site. Transects consist of a representative upland sample
point and representative wetland sample point. Information obtained at the sample points can be
found on the field data sheets located in the Technical Documents section.
Wetland boundaries were marked at the site by pink "Wetland Delineation" pin flags. The
wetland boundary is considered to be the topographically highest extent of the wetland basin;
areas below the staked boundary met the three required wetland criteria while areas above were
lacking in one or more of these criteria. Wetlands were classified in accordance with methods
described by Cowardin et al. (1979) and used in the NWI (e.g. PEMB, PSS IC, etc.), completed
by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Circular 39 and Eggers and Reed classification
systems are also given. The indicator status of plants, as described in the Technical Documents
section, was determined using the National Wetland Plant List (Lichvar, et al. 2014.
http✓/wetland plants usace.army,m .
RESULTS
The National Wetland Inventory does not indicate the presence of any wetlands on the property.
(Figure 2a). The HCWI indicates no wetlands in the same location (Figure 2b). The DNR NWI
update in 2014 shows one lacustrine waterbody, categorized as L2UBH, which stretches along
the eastern boundary of the properties. (Figure 2c). The DNR 2014 update incorrectly maps an
incursion of the L2UBH into the properties along the dividing property line for an approximate
distance of 65 feet.
The Web Soil Survey of Hennepin County (Figure 3) identifies two soil map units within the
study area. They are Lester-Kilkenny soils and Udorthents. The Lester-Kilkenny soils are
considered to be predominantly non-hydric and the Udorthents hydric classification is unknown.
Soil series descriptions are provided in the Technical Documents section.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, State Protected Waters Map (Public Water
Inventory) indicates one public water(PW 27-133) within the study area(Figure 4).
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Site Visit
SER ecologists examined the subject property for areas meeting jurisdictional wetland criteria
during the site visit. One area meeting the jurisdictional criteria of a wetland was flagged, and the
boundary determined and delineated. The approximate wetland boundaries are outlined in yellow
(Figures 5 and 6).
Accumulated precipitation since 4/01/2014, as recorded at MSP and reported by the USDA
National Agricultural Statistics Service in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of
Agriculture reports that for the week ended October 26, 2014, was 6.25" above normal.
Precipitation for the period 10/20/14 to 10/26/14 was reported to be 0.38" below normal and for
the preceding 4 weeks was 0.43" below normal. The PRISM Climate Group
(http://prism.nacse.or comparisons/drought.php) drought index for the period August 1, 2014 to
October 31, 2014 indicates that the period received 50 to 70 percent average precipitation for the
project area.
Wetland 1 is in part a streetside drainage ditch between Tonkawa Road and the tennis court and
in part a drainage swale blocked at its lower end by an earthen embankment. At wetland sample
1-1 WET, the wetland is classified as a PFOIA, Type 1, Floodplain Forest. Here the wetland
vegetation was dominated by silver maple (Acer saccharinum FACW) and eastern cottonwood
(Populus deltoides FAC) trees. The transition from wetland to upland can be marked by a
significant topographic break as well as the appearance of vegetation in the herb stratum, and to
a lesser extent, in the sapling/shrub stratum.
The soils at sample point 1-1 WET consisted of silty clay loam at the surface that became silty
clay at a depth of 26 inches. Hydric soil indicator Al2 (Thick Dark Surface) was present. The
soils at sample point 1-1 UP consisted of 30 inches of a silty clay loam with no indications of
hydric soil.
Wetland hydrology was only present at sample point 1-1 WET as evidenced by the primary
hydrology indicator B8 (Sparsely vegetated Concave Surface) as well as secondary hydrology
indicator Geomorphic Position (D2). Sample point 1-1 UP was located at an elevation
approximately 3 feet higher than 1-1 WET. No hydrology indicators were present.
Wetland sample 2-1 WET was taken within the updated NWI area listed as a L2UBH. We would
classify the delineated wetland as a PEM IB, Type 2, Fresh (Wet) Meadow. At this location The
tree stratum was dominated by silver maple (Acer saccharinum FACW), common buckthorn
(Rhamnus cathartica FAC) in the sapling/shrub stratum, water horsetail (Equisetum fluviatile
OBL) in the herbaceous layer, and riverbank grape (Vitis riparia FACW) in the woody vine
stratum. When compared with the upland sample 2-1 UP, this area's herbaceous layer was
dominated entirely by Canada bluegrass (Poa compressa FACU). In addition to the transition in
vegetation, the topographic change was also used in determining the wetland boundary.
Both soils at 2-1 WET and 2-1UP were found to be hydric. Silty clay loam soil was present to a
depth of 8 inches at wetland sample 2-1 WET. At 8 inches, the texture transitioned to silty clay
and was found to be depleted, meeting hydric soil indicator Al 1 (Depleted Below Dark Surface).
Upland sample 2-1 UP trended similarly, transitioning from a silty clay loam to silty clay.
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However, this occurred at a slightly greater depth (14 inches). As with A-1, the B horizon was
found to be depleted and met the hydric soil indicator for Thick Dark Surface(A 12).
Sample 2-1 WET was located near the shoreline, approximately 2 feet above the rip-rap shore of
Lake Minnetonka and approximately 2 feet lower in elevation the upland sample 2-1 UP.
Secondary indicators Geomorphic Position (132) and FAC-Neutral Test (D5) were met. 2-1 UP
did not meet any hydrology indicators.
Sample B was taken in a slight depression and was listed as a potential wetland by Hennepin
County. This area was determined not to meet the necessary indicators to be considered a
wetland. Vegetation was dominated by upland species and failed to meet the Dominance Test
(>50%). In the tree stratum, vegetation was dominated by red cedar (Juniperus virginiana
FACU), silver maple (Acer saccharinum FACW), and red oak (Quercus rubra FACU). The herb
stratum was composed entirely of Canada bluegrass (Poa compress FACU), and the woody vine
stratum was dominated by riverbank grape(Vitis riparia FACW).
Soil was a silty clay loam texture to a depth of 14 inches before it transitions to silty clay. This B
horizon was found to be depleted and met the hydric soil indicator for Thick Dark Surface(Al2).
Due to its location in a slight depression Sample B met the secondary hydrology indicator for
Geomorphic Position (132). However, no other indicators were met; therefore, sample B did not
meet the necessary wetland hydrology indicators.
Detailed soils, vegetation, and hydrology data for the delineated jurisdictional wetlands are
provided in the data sheets of the Technical Documents section.
DISCUSSION
SER completed all on-site delineations based on the three required technical criteria as outlined
by the 1987 Manual: the presence of hydric soils, a predominance of hydrophytic vegetation,
and indicators of wetland hydrology in each basin. The wetland boundary was flagged on
10/22/14 and field data were collected on 11/05/14.
SER personnel examined the subject property for areas meeting jurisdictional wetland criteria
during the site visit and delineated the edges of the intermittently inundated depression as being
jurisdictional wetland. (Figures 5 and 6). Detailed soils, vegetation and hydrology data are
provided in the data sheets of the Technical Documents section. A set of figures is provided in
the Figures section.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Activities that impact or could potentially impact wetlands are regulated at several levels of
government. In Minnesota, the two primary jurisdictions are covered at the state and federal
levels by the provisions of the following legislative actions.
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➢ State jurisdiction by the Wetland Conservation Act of 1991 (WCA) administered
by the WCA Local Governmental Unit(LGU).
➢ Federal jurisdiction by the Clean Water Act of 1972 and subsequent amendments.
Wetland protection is implemented by the Corps of Engineers (Corps)with permit
certification issued by the Environmental Protection Agency.
While the wetland boundaries that SER has delineated are not official until approved by a WCA
approved local government unit (LGU), SER advises the property owner/developer to refrain
from any filling, draining, or excavating, or any impact to the area SER has delineated as
wetland. No grading or filling in wetland basins should commence until all necessary permits
have been obtained. Violation of wetland regulations may result in substantial civil and criminal
penalties. Local ordinances may regulate wetland modifications such as brush and tree removal
and burning in addition to grading and filling. 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. Since the pin flags used along the boundary can
be vandalized or inadvertently knocked over, a GPS survey of the flags will assure the
permanence of the boundary. The client should also be aware that according to current BWSR
and COE wetland rules and regulations approved wetland boundaries are typically valid for five
years from the date of approval.
To avoid project delays associated with wetland regulations, it is essential that you acquire
necessary permits from all jurisdictional agencies before initiating activities. A WCA
Sequencing form, a WCA and Army Corps of Engineers Replacement Plan Application form,
and a DNR permit application are among the materials that you may be required to submit if
impacts are proposed for the delineated wetlands. By initiating the permit process as soon as
possible,potential costly delays to the project may be avoided.
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CERTIFICATION
Frank Svoboda completed the flagging of the wetland boundary on 10/22/2014 and Nick
McCabe collected sample data on 11/05/2014. This delineation was performed according to the
procedures described by the US Army Corps of Engineers in the 1987 Wetlands Delineation
Manual and the 2010 Midwest Region Supplement Wetland Delineation Manual. The delineation
meets the standards and a criterion described in these manuals and conforms to the applicable
standards and regulations in force at the time the delineation was completed.
Report and graphics were prepared by David Remucal (Wetland Ecologist) on this day 11/16/14.
The delineation report was prepared by Frank Svoboda, President of Svoboda Ecological
Resources and Nick McCabe.
Client: Marvin and Elizabeth Borman
Project Name: 1080 Tonkawa Road
Project No.: 2014-039
Location: Orono, MN
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Nick McCabe, Senior Environmental Scientist/Certified Wetland Delineator(WDCP#1218)
David Remucal, Wetland Ecologist
Franklin Svoboda, President, Svoboda Ecological Resources
11/25/2014
Date
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DATA SOURCES
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Public Waters Inventory Basin Delineations,
Published 7/31/2008 and retrieved from http://deli.dnr.state.mn.us
United States Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetland Inventory Map. Retrieved from
http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data/Mapper.html on 06/19/12.
2010 Aerial Color Photos. Publicly Distributed by MN Geo WMS Service.
Topographic maps obtained via the National Geographic Society's USA Topo service through
ESRI.
Web Soil Survey for Hennepin County, MN. Retrieved from
http://websoilsurvey.nres.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm
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LITERATURE REFERENCED
Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet, and R.T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of Wetlands and
Deepwater Habitats of the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, FWS/OBS-79/31.
103pp.
Eggers, Steve D. and Donald M. Reed. 2014. Wetland Plants and Plant Communities of
Minnesota and Wisconsin, Version 3.1. US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District. 478pp,
unclassified.
Environmental Laboratory. 1987. 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation
Manual. Technical Report Y-87-1, US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station,
Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Gleason, H.A. and A.C. Cronquist. 1991.Manual of Vascular Plants of Northeastern United
States and Adjacent Canada. New York Botanical Garden, Bronx. 91 Opp.
Lichvar, R.W., M. Butterwick,N.C. Melvin, and W.N. Kirchner. 2014.
The National Wetland Plant List: 2014 Update of Wetland Ratings.
Phytoneuron 2014-41: 1-42. http://wetland plants.usace.army.mil/
Shaw, S.P., and C.G. Fredine. 1956. Wetlands of the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Circular 39. 67pp.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. August 2010. Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers
Wetland Delineation Manual: Midwest Region(Version 2.0). ERDC/EL TR-10-16. Vicksburg,
MS: US Army Engineer Research and Development Center.
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THE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION SECTION
Field Data Sheets
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM -Midwest Region
Project/Site 1080 Tonkawa Road City/County: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 11/5/14
Applicant/Owner: Marvin and Elizabeth Borman State MN Sampling Point: 1-1 UP
Investigator(s): NM Section,Township, Range: Section 8 T1 17N R23W
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): flat upland Local relief(concave,convex, none): none
Slope(%): 0 Long: Datum: NAD 1983
Soil Map Unit Name Udorthents VWI Classification: N/A
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions of the site typical for this time of the year? N (If no,explain in remarks)
Are vegetation soil or hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"normal circumstances"
Are vegetation soil or hydrology naturally problematic? present? Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS (If needed,explain any answers in remarks.)
Hydrophytic vegetation present? Y
Hydric soil present? N Is the sampled area within a wetland? N
Indicators of wetland hydrology present? N f yes,optional wetland site ID:
Remarks:(Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
See text narrative
VEGETATION -- Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominan Indicator Dominance Test Worksheet
Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) %Cover t Species Staus Number of Dominant Species
1 Acer saccharinum 40 Y FACW that are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 4 (A)
2 Populus deltoides 40 Y FAC Total Number of Dominant
3 Species Across all Strata: 5 (B)
4 Percent of Dominant Species
5 that are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 80.00% (A/B)
80 =Total Cover
Saolinq/Shrub straturr (Plot size: ) Prevalence Index Worksheet
1 Rhamnus cathartica 10 Y FAC Total%Cover of:
2 OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
3 FACW species 40 x 2= 80
4 FAC species 60 x 3= 180
5 FACU species 30 x 4= 120
10 =Total Cover UPL species 0 x 5= 0
Herb stratum (Plot size: ) Column totals 130 (A) 380 (B)
1 Eurybia macrophylla 30 Y FACU Prevalence Index=B/A= 2.92
2 Ribes cynosbad 10 Y FAC
3 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4 _Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
5 X Dominance test is>50%
6 X Prevalence index is 53.0*
7 Morphogical adaptations*(provide
8 supporting data in Remarks or on a
9 _separate sheet)
10 Problematic hydrophytic vegetation*
40 =Total Cover _(explain)
Woody vine stratum (Plot size: ) *Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
1 present,unless disturbed or problematic
2 Hydrophytic
0 =Total Cover vegetation
present? Y
Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
US Amy Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
SOIL Sampling Point: 1-1 UP
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(Inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type* Loc** Texture Remarks
0-30 10YR 5/4 80 10YR 5/1 10 D M Silty Clay Loam
5YR 4/6 10 C M
*Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. **Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
_Histisol(Al) _Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) _Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K,L,R)
_Histic Epipedon(A2) _Sandy Redox(S5) _Dark Surface(S7)(LRR K,L)
_Black Histic(A3) _Stripped Matrix(S6) _5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K,L,R)
_Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1) Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R)
_Stratified Layers(A5) _Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) _Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
2 cm Muck(A10) _Depleted Matrix(F3) _Other(explain in remarks)
_Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) _Redox Dark Surface(F6)
_Thick Dark Surface(Al2) _Depleted Dark Surface(F7) *Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _Redox Depressions(F8) hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or
problematic
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type: Hydric soil present? N
Depth(inches):
Remarks:
Texture transitions to silty clay below 12 inches
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators(minimum of one is reouired:check all that apply) Secondary Indicators minimum of two required
Surface Water(Al) Aquatic Fauna(613) _Surface Soil Cracks(66)
High Water Table(A2) True Aquatic Plants(1314) _Drainage Patterns(1310)
Saturation(A3) _Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) _Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(B1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots_Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Sediment Deposits(132) (C3) _Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Drift Deposits(133) _Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) _Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)
Algal Mat or Crust(134) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils _Geomorphic Position(D2)
Iron Deposits(135) (C6) _FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) Thin Muck Surface(C7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138) _Gauge or Well Data(139)
Water-Stained Leaves(139) _Other(Explain in Remarks)
FieldObservations:
Surface water present? Yes No X Depth(inches):
Water table present? Yes No X Depth(inches): Indicators of wetland
Saturation present? Yes No X Depth(inches): hydrology present? N
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe recorded data(stream gauge, monitoring well,aerial photos, previous inspections),if available:
Remarks:
Located approximately 3 feet upslope from 1-1 WET. Boundary flagged based on sharp topographic break from
wetland to upland.
US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM -Midwest Region
Project/Site 1080 Tonkawa Road City/County: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 11/5/14
Applicant/Owner: Marvin and Elizabeth Borman State MN Sampling Point: 1-1 WET
Investigator(s): NM Section,Township, Range: Section 8 T1 17N R23W
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): depression Local relief(concave,convex, none): concave
Slope(%): 0 Lat: Long: Datum: NAD 1983
Soil Map Unit Name Udorthents VWI Classification: N/A
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions of the site typical for this time of the year? N (If no,explain in remarks)
Are vegetation soil or hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"normal circumstances"
Are vegetation soil or hydrology naturally problematic? present? Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS (If needed,explain any answers in remarks.)
Hydrophytic vegetation present? Y
Hydric soil present? Y Is the sampled area within a wetland? Y
Indicators of wetland hydrology present? Y f yes,optional wetland site ID:
Remarks:(Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
See text narrative
VEGETATION --Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominan Indicator Dominance Test Worksheet
Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) %Cover t Species Staus Number of Dominant Species
1 Acer saccharinum 40 Y FACW that are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 2 (A)
2 Populus deltoides 40 Y FAC Total Number of Dominant
3 Species Across all Strata: 2 (B)
4 Percent of Dominant Species
5 that are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100.00% (A/B)
80 =Total Cover
Saplina/Shrub straturr (Plot size: ) Prevalence Index Worksheet
1 Total%Cover of:
2 OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
3 FACW species 40 x 2= 80
4 FAC species 42 x 3= 126
5 FACU species 0 x4= 0
0 =Total Cover UPL species 0 x 5= 0
Herb stratum (Plot size: ) Column totals 82 (A) 206 (B)
1 Carex sp. 2 FAC Prevalence Index=B/A= 2.51
2
3 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4 _Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
5 X Dominance test is>50%
6 X Prevalence index is s3.0*
7 Morphogical adaptations*(provide
8 supporting data in Remarks or on a
9 _separate sheet)
10 Problematic hydrophytic vegetation*
2 =Total Cover _(explain)
Woody vine stratum (Plot size: ) *Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
1 present,unless disturbed or problematic
2 Hydrophytic
0 =Total Cover vegetation
present? Y
Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
US Amy Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
SOIL Sampling Point: 1-1 WET
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(Inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type* Loc** Texture Remarks
0-26 10YR 2/1 100 Silty Clay Loam
26-32 10YR 4/1 10 5YR 3/3 10 C M Silty Clay
*Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. **Location: PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
_Histisol(A1) _Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) _Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K,L,R)
_Histic Epipedon(A2) _Sandy Redox(S5) _Dark Surface(S7)(LRR K,L)
_Black Histic(A3) _Stripped Matrix(S6) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K,L,R)
_Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1) _Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R)
_Stratified Layers(A5) _Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) _Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
2 cm Muck(A10) _Depleted Matrix(F3) _Other(explain in remarks)
_Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) _Redox Dark Surface(F6)
X Thick Dark Surface(Al2) _Depleted Dark Surface(F7) *Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _Redox Depressions(F8) hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or
problematic
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type: Hydric soil present? Y
Depth(inches):
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required:check all that apolvl Secondary Indicators minimum of two required
Surface Water(Al) _Aquatic Fauna(613) _Surface Soil Cracks(66)
High Water Table(A2) _True Aquatic Plants(614) _Drainage Patterns(1310)
Saturation(A3) _Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) _Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(131) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots_Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Sediment Deposits(132) (C3) _Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Drift Deposits(63) _Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants(131)
Algal Mat or Crust(134) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils X Geomorphic Position(D2)
Iron Deposits(135) (C6) _FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(67) _Thin Muck Surface(C7)
X Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138) _Gauge or Well Data(D9)
Water-Stained Leaves(69) _Other(Explain in Remarks)
FieldObservations:
Surface water present? Yes No X Depth(inches):
Water table present? Yes No X Depth(inches): Indicators of wetland
Saturation present? Yes No X Depth(inches): hydrology present? Y
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe recorded data(stream gauge, monitoring well,aerial photos, previous inspections),if available:
Remarks:
Very little herbaceous vegetation within basin. Basin consists of narrow ditch between road and tennis court.
US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM -Midwest Region
Project/Site 1080 Tonkawa Road City/County: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 11/5/14
Applicant/Owner: Marvin and Elizabeth Borman State MN Sampling Point: 2-1 Up
Investigator(s): NM Section,Township, Range: Section 8 T1 17N R23W
Landform(hillslope,terrace, etc.): Shoreline Local relief(concave,convex, none): none
Slope(%): 5 Lat: Long: Datum: NAD 1983
Soil Map Unit Name Lester-Kilkenny complex VWI Classification: N/A
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions of the site typical for this time of the year? N (If no,explain in remarks)
Are vegetation soil or hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"normal circumstances"
Are vegetation soil or hydrology naturally problematic? present? Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS (if needed,explain any answers in remarks.)
Hydrophytic vegetation present? Y
Hydric soil present? Y Is the sampled area within a wetland? N
Indicators of wetland hydrology present? N f yes,optional wetland site ID:
Remarks:(Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
See text narrative
VEGETATION --Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominan Indicator Dominance Test Worksheet
Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) %Cover t Species Staus Number of Dominant Species
1 Acer saccharinum 50 Y FACW that are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 2 (A)
2 Total Number of Dominant
3 Species Across all Strata: 3 (B)
4 Percent of Dominant Species
5 that are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 66.67% (A/B)
50 =Total Cover
Saolina/Shrub straturr (Plot size: ) Prevalence Index Worksheet
1 Total%Cover of:
2 OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
3 FACW species 55 x 2= 110
4 FAC species 0 x 3= 0
5 FACU species 100 x 4= 400
0 =Total Cover UPL species 0 x 5= 0
Herb stratum (Plot size: ) Column totals 155 (A) 510 (B)
1 Poa compressa 100 Y FACU Prevalence Index=B/A= 3.29
2
3 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4 _Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
5 X Dominance test is>50%
6 _Prevalence index is<_3.0*
7 Morphogical adaptations*(provide
8 supporting data in Remarks or on a
9 _separate sheet)
10 Problematic hydrophytic vegetation*
100 =Total Cover _(explain)
Woody vine stratum (Plot size: ) *Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
1 Vitis riparia 5 Y FACW present,unless disturbed or problematic
2 Hydrophytic
5 =Total Cover vegetation
present? Y
Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
US Amy Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
SOIL Sampling Point: 2-1 Up
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(Inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type* Loc** Texture Remarks
0-14 10YR 2/1 100 Silty Clay Loam
14-24 2.5Y 4/2 95 2.5Y 5/4 5 C M Silty Clay
*Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. **Location: PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
_Histisol(Al) _Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) _Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K,L,R)
_Histic Epipedon(A2) _Sandy Redox(S5) _Dark Surface(S7)(LRR K,L)
_Black Histic(A3) _Stripped Matrix(S6) _5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K,L,R)
_Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1) _Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R)
_Stratified Layers(A5) _Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) _Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF1 2)
2 cm Muck(A10) _Depleted Matrix(F3) _Other(explain in remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) _Redox Dark Surface(F6)
X Thick Dark Surface(Al2) _Depleted Dark Surface(F7) *Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _Redox Depressions(F8) hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or
problematic
Restrictive Layer(ff observed):
Type: Hydric soil present? Y
Depth(inches):
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required:check all that aoaly) Secondary Indicators minimum of two required
Surface Water(Al) _Aquatic Fauna(1313) _Surface Soil Cracks(66)
High Water Table(A2) _True Aquatic Plants(614) _Drainage Patterns(610)
Saturation(A3) _Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) _Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(131) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots_Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Sediment Deposits(132) (C3) _Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Drift Deposits(133) _Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) _Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)
Algal Mat or Crust(134) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils _Geomorphic Position(D2)
Iron Deposits(135) _(C6) _FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) Thin Muck Surface(C7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(68) _Gauge or Well Data(D9)
Water-Stained Leaves(139) _Other(Explain in Remarks)
FieldObservations:
Surface water present? Yes No X Depth(inches):
Water table present? Yes No X Depth(inches): Indicators of wetland
Saturation present? Yes No X Depth(inches): hydrology present? N
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe recorded data(stream gauge, monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Sample located approximately 2 feet higher than A-1.
US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM -Midwest Region
Project/Site 1080 Tonkawa Road City/County: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 11/5/14
Applicant/Owner: Marvin and Elizabeth Borman State MN Sampling Point: 2-1 Wet
Investigator(s): NM Section,Township,Range: Section 8 T1 17N R23W
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Shoreline Local relief(concave,convex, none): none
Slope(%): 5 Lat: Long: Datum: NAD 1983
Soil Map Unit Name Lester-Kilkenny complex VWI Classification: L2UBH
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions of the site typical for this time of the year? N (If no,explain in remarks)
Are vegetation soil or hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"normal circumstances"
Are vegetation soil or hydrology naturally problematic? present? Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS (If needed,explain any answers in remarks.)
Hydrophytic vegetation present? Y
Hydric soil present? Y Is the sampled area within a wetland? Y
Indicators of wetland hydrology present? Y f yes,optional wetland site ID:
Remarks:(Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
See text narrative
VEGETATION-- Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominan Indicator Dominance Test Worksheet
Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) %Cover t Species Staus Number of Dominant Species
1 Acer saccharinum 50 Y FACW that are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 4 (A)
2 Total Number of Dominant
3 Species Across all Strata: 4 (B)
4 Percent of Dominant Species
5 that are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100.00% (A/B)
50 =Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub straturr (Plot size: ) Prevalence Index Worksheet
1 Rhamnus cathartica 50 Y FAC Total%Cover of:
2 OBL species 50 x 1 = 50
3 FACW species 55 x 2= 110
4 FAC species 50 x 3= 150
5 FACU species 0 x4= 0
50 =Total Cover UPL species 0 x 5= 0
Herb stratum (Plot size: ) Column totals 155 (A) 310 (B)
1 Equisetum fluviatile 50 Y OBL Prevalence Index=B/A= 2.00
2
3 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4 _Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
5 X Dominance test is>50%
g X Prevalence index is s3.0*
7 Morphogical adaptations*(provide
8 supporting data in Remarks or on a
9 _separate sheet)
10 Problematic hydrophytic vegetation*
50 =Total Cover _(explain)
Woody vine stratum (Plot size: ) *Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
1 Vitis riparia 5 Y FACW present,unless disturbed or problematic
2 Hydrophytic
5 =Total Cover vegetation
present? Y
Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
US Amy Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
SOIL Sampling Point: 2-1 Wet
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(Inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type* Loc** Texture Remarks
0-8 10YR 2/1 100 Silty Clay Loam
8-18 10YR 4/1 85 5YR 3/4 15 C M Silty Clay
*Type:C=Concentration,D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. **Location:PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
_Histisol(Al) _Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) _Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K,L,R)
Histic Epipedon(A2) _Sandy Redox(S5) Dark Surface(S7)(LRR K,L)
_Black Histic(A3) _Stripped Matrix(S6) _5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K,L,R)
_Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1) Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R)
_Stratified Layers(A5) _Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) _Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
2 cm Muck(A10) _Depleted Matrix(F3) _Other(explain in remarks)
X Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) _Redox Dark Surface(F6)
_Thick Dark Surface(All 2) _Depleted Dark Surface(F7) *Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) Redox Depressions(F8) hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or
problematic
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type: Hydric soil present? Y
Depth(inches):
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required:check all that apply) Secondary Indicators minimum of two required)
Surface Water(Al) _Aquatic Fauna(1313) _Surface Soil Cracks(66)
High Water Table(A2) True Aquatic Plants(614) _Drainage Patterns(1310)
Saturation(A3) _Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) _Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(131) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots_Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Sediment Deposits(132) (C3) _Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Drift Deposits(133) _Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants(131)
Algal Mat or Crust(134) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils X Geomorphic Position(D2)
Iron Deposits(135) _(C6) X FAC-Neutral Test(135)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(67) _Thin Muck Surface(C7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138) _Gauge or Well Data(D9)
Water-Stained Leaves(139) _Other(Explain in Remarks)
FieldObservations:
Surface water present? Yes No X Depth(inches):
Water table present? Yes No _7_Depth(inches): Indicators of wetland
Saturation present? Yes No X Depth(inches): hydrology present? Y
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe recorded data(stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections),if available:
Remarks:
Sample located approximately 2 feet above rip-rap lake shore.
US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM -Midwest Region
Project/Site 1080 Tonkawa Road City/County: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 11/5/14
Applicant/Owner: Marvin and Elizabeth Borman State MN Sampling Point: B
Investigator(s): NM Section,Township, Range: Section 8 T1 17N R23W
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Depression Local relief(concave,convex, none): Concave
Slope(%): 0 Lat: Long: Datum: NAD 1983
Soil Map Unit Name Lester-Kilkenny complex VWI Classification: N/A
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions of the site typical for this time of the year? N (If no,explain in remarks)
Are vegetation soil or hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"normal circumstances"
Are vegetation soil or hydrology naturally problematic? present? Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS (If needed,explain any answers in remarks.)
Hydrophytic vegetation present? N
Hydric soil present? Y Is the sampled area within a wetland? N
Indicators of wetland hydrology present? N f yes,optional wetland site ID:
Remarks:(Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
See text narrative
VEGETATION --Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominan Indicator Dominance Test Worksheet
Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) %Cover t Species Staus Number of Dominant Species
1 Juniperus virginiana 60 Y FACU that are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 2 (A)
2 Acer saccharinum 20 Y FACW Total Number of Dominant
3 Quercus rubra 20 Y FACU Species Across all Strata: 5 (B)
4 Percent of Dominant Species
5 that are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 40.00% (A/B)
100 =Total Cover
Sai)lina/Shrub straturr (Plot size: ) Prevalence Index Worksheet
1 Total%Cover of:
2 OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
3 FACW species 25 x 2= 50
4 FAC species 0 x 3= 0
5 FACU species 100 x4= 400
0 =Total Cover UPL species 0 x 5= 0
Herb stratum (Plot size: ) Column totals 125 (A) 450 (B)
1 Poa compressa 20 Y FACU Prevalence Index=B/A= 3.60
2
3 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4 _Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
5 _Dominance test is>50%
6 _Prevalence index is 53.0*
7 Morphogical adaptations*(provide
8 supporting data in Remarks or on a
g _separate sheet)
10 Problematic hydrophytic vegetation*
20 =Total Cover _(explain)
Woody vine stratum (Plot size: ) Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
1 Vitis riparia 5 Y FACW present,unless disturbed or problematic
2 Hydrophytic
5 =Total Cover vegetation
present? N
Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
Bare soil covered with moss comprises approximately 80 percent of sample plot under cedar trees.
US Amy Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM -Midwest Region
Project/Site 1080 Tonkawa Road City/County: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 5-1-15
Applicant/Owner: Marvin and Elizabeth Borman State MN Sampling Point: 3-1 Up
Investigator(s): NM Section,Township, Range: Section 8 T1 17N R23W
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): terrace Local relief(concave, convex, none): none
Slope(%): 3-Feb Lat: Long: Datum: NAD 1983
Soil Map Unit Name Lester-Kilkenny complex VWI Classification: N/A
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions of the site typical for this time of the year? Y (If no,explain in remarks)
Are vegetation soil or hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"normal circumstances"
Are vegetation soil or hydrology naturally problematic? present? Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS (If needed,explain any answers in remarks.)
Hydrophytic vegetation present? N
Hydric soil present? Y Is the sampled area within a wetland? N
Indicators of wetland hydrology present? N f yes, optional wetland site ID:
Remarks:(Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
See text narrative
VEGETATION -- Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominan Indicator Dominance Test Worksheet
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 ) %Cover t Species Staus Number of Dominant Species
1 50 Y that are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 1 (A)
2 Total Number of Dominant
3 Species Across all Strata: 3 (B)
4 Percent of Dominant Species
5 that are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 33.33% (A/B)
50 =Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub straturr (Plot size: 15 ) Prevalence Index Worksheet
1 Total%Cover of:
2 OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
3 FACW species 5 x 2= 10
4 FAC species 0 x 3= 0
5 FACU species 100 x 4= 400
0 =Total Cover UPL species 0 x 5= 0
Herb stratum (Plot size: 5 ) Column totals 105 (A) 410 (B)
1 Poa compressa 100 Y FACU Prevalence Index=B/A= 3.90
2
3 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4 _Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
5 _Dominance test is>50%
6 _Prevalence index is s3.0*
7 Morphogical adaptations*(provide
8 supporting data in Remarks or on a
9 _separate sheet)
10 Problematic hydrophytic vegetation*
100 =Total Cover _(explain)
Woody vine stratum (Plot size: 30 ) *Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
1 Vitis riparia 5 Y FACW present,unless disturbed or problematic
2 Hydrophytic
5 =Total Cover vegetation
present? N
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
US Amy Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
SOIL Sampling Point: 3-1 Up
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(Inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type* Loc** Texture Remarks
0-10 10YR 2/1 100 Silty Clay Loam
10-18 10YR 2/1 50 2.5Y 5/4 50 C M Silty Clay Mixed soil-sewer line const
18-24 10YR 2/1 100 Silty Clay Loam
24-30 2.5Y 5/2 100 95 Sandy Clay
30-36+ 5Y 6/3 95 2.5YR 4/8 5 C M Clay
*Type:C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM= Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. **Location: PL= Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
_Histisol(Al) _Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) _Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K,L,R)
_Histic Epipedon(A2) _Sandy Redox(S5) _Dark Surface(S7)(LRR K,L)
_Black Histic(A3) _Stripped Matrix(S6) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K,L,R)
_Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1) _Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R)
_Stratified Layers(A5) _Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) _Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
2 cm Muck(A10) _Depleted Matrix(F3) _Other(explain in remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) _Redox Dark Surface(F6)
X Thick Dark Surface(Al2) _Depleted Dark Surface(F7) *Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand
_Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _Redox Depressions(F8) hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or
problematic
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type: Hydric soil present? Y
Depth(inches):
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators(minimum of one is reauired:check all that apply) Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required
Surface Water(Al) Aquatic Fauna(1313) _Surface Soil Cracks(136)
High Water Table(A2) _True Aquatic Plants(614) Drainage Patterns(610)
Saturation(A3) _Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) _Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(131) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots_Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Sediment Deposits(62) (C3) _Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Drift Deposits(133) _Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) _Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)
Algal Mat or Crust(134) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils _Geomorphic Position(D2)
Iron Deposits(135) (C6) _FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(67) _Thin Muck Surface(C7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138) _Gauge or Well Data(D9)
Water-Stained Leaves(139) _Other(Explain in Remarks)
Field Observations:
Surface water present? Yes No X Depth(inches):
Water table present? Yes No X Depth(inches): Indicators of wetland
Saturation present? Yes No X Depth(inches): hydrology present? N
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe recorded data(stream gauge, monitoring well,aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM -Midwest Region
Project/Site 1080 Tonkawa Road City/County: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 11/5/14
Applicant/Owner: Marvin and Elizabeth Borman State MN Sampling Point: 3-1 wet
Investigator(s): NM Section,Township, Range: Section 8 T1 17N R23W
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Depression Local relief(concave,convex, none): Concave
Slope(%): 0 Lat: Long: Datum: NAD 1983
Soil Map Unit Name Lester-Kilkenny complex VWI Classification: N/A
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions of the site typical for this time of the year? N (If no,explain in remarks)
Are vegetation soil or hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"normal circumstances"
Are vegetation soil or hydrology naturally problematic? present? Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS (If needed,explain any answers in remarks.)
Hydrophytic vegetation present? Y
Hydric soil present? Y Is the sampled area within a wetland? N
Indicators of wetland hydrology present? N f yes,optional wetland site ID:
Remarks: (Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
See text narrative
VEGETATION --Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominan Indicator Dominance Test Worksheet
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 ) %Cover t Species Staus Number of Dominant Species
1 Thuja occidentalis 60 Y FACW that are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 3 (A)
2 Acer saccharinum 20 Y FACW Total Number of Dominant
3 Quercus rubra 20 Y FACU Species Across all Strata: 5 (B)
4 Percent of Dominant Species
5 that are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 60.00% (A/B)
100 =Total Cover
Saalina/Shrub straturr (Plot size: 15 ) Prevalence Index Worksheet
1 Total%Cover of:
2 OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
3 FACW species 85 x 2= 170
4 FAC species 0 x 3= 0
5 FACU species 40 x 4= 160
0 =Total Cover UPL species 0 x 5= 0
Herb stratum (Plot size: 5 ) Column totals 125 (A) 330 (B)
1 Poa compressa 20 Y FACU Prevalence Index= B/A= 2.64
2
3 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4 _Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
5 X Dominance test is>50%
6 X Prevalence index is 53.0*
7 Morphogical adaptations*(provide
8 supporting data in Remarks or on a
9 _separate sheet)
10 Problematic hydrophytic vegetation*
20 =Total Cover _(explain)
Woody vine stratum (Plot size: 30 ) *Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
1 Vitis riparia 5 Y FACW present,unless disturbed or problematic
2 Hydrophytic
5 =Total Cover vegetation
present? Y
Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
Bare soil covered with moss comprises approximately 80 percent of sample plot under cedar trees.
US Amy Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
SOIL Sampling Point: 3-1 wet
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(Inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type* Loc** Texture Remarks
0-14 10YR 2/1 100 Silty Clay Loam
14-24 10YR 5/1 95 5YR 3/3 5 C M Silty Clay
*Type:C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM= Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. **Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
_Histisol (Al) _Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) _Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K,L,R)
_Histic Epipedon(A2) _Sandy Redox(S5) _Dark Surface(S7)(LRR K,L)
_Black Histic(A3) _Stripped Matrix(S6) _5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K,L,R)
_Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1) _Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R)
_Stratified Layers(A5) _Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) _Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
2 cm Muck(A10) _Depleted Matrix(F3) _Other(explain in remarks)
_Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) _Redox Dark Surface(176)
X Thick Dark Surface(Al2) _Depleted Dark Surface(F7) *Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand
_Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _Redox Depressions(F8) hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or
problematic
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type: Hydric soil present? Y
Depth(inches):
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required:check all that apply) Secondary Indicators minimum of two re uired
Surface Water(Al) _Aquatic Fauna(1313) Surface Soil Cracks(B6)
High Water Table(A2) _True Aquatic Plants(1314) X Drainage Patterns(610)
Saturation(A3) _Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) _Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(131) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots_Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Sediment Deposits(B2) (C3) _Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Drift Deposits(63) Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)
Algal Mat or Crust(134) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils X Geomorphic Position(D2)
Iron Deposits(135) (C6) _FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) Thin Muck Surface(C7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138) _Gauge or Well Data(D9)
Water-Stained Leaves(139) _Other(Explain in Remarks)
FieldObservations:
Surface water present? Yes No X Depth(inches):
Water table present? Yes No X Depth(inches): Indicators of wetland
Saturation present? Yes No X Depth(inches): hydrology present? N
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe recorded data(stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Sample located in slight depression.
US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
SOIL Sampling Point: 3-1 wet
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(Inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type* Loc** Texture Remarks
0-14 10YR 2/1 100 Silty Clay Loam
14-24 10YR 5/1 95 5YR 3/3 5 C M Silty Clay
*Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. **Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
Histisol(Al) _Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K, L,R)
Histic Epipedon(A2) Sandy Redox(S5) Dark Surface(S7)(LRR K,L)
Black Histic(A3) Stripped Matrix(S6) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K,L,R)
Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1) Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R)
_Stratified Layers(A5) Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) _Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
_2 cm Muck(A10) Depleted Matrix(F3) _Other(explain in remarks)
_Depleted Below Dark Surface(Al 1) _Redox Dark Surface(F6)
X Thick Dark Surface(Al2) Depleted Dark Surface(F7) *Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) Redox Depressions(F8) hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or
problematic
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type: Hydric soil present? Y
Depth(inches):
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required: check all that apply) Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required)
Surface Water(Al) Aquatic Fauna(613) Surface Soil Cracks(136)
High Water Table(A2) True Aquatic Plants(1314) X Drainage Patterns(810)
Saturation(A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(131) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Sediment Deposits(132) (C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Drift Deposits(133) Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)
Algal Mat or Crust(134) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils X Geomorphic Position(D2)
Iron Deposits(135) (C6) X FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) Thin Muck Surface(C7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138) Gauge or Well Data(D9)
Water-Stained Leaves(B9) Other(Explain in Remarks)
Field Observations:
Surface water present? Yes No X Depth(inches):
Water table present? Yes No X Depth(inches): Indicators of wetland
Saturation present? Yes No X Depth(inches): hydrology present? Y
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe recorded data(stream gauge, monitoring well,aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Sample located in slight depression.
US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
SOIL Sampling Point: 3-1 Up
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(Inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type` Loc** Texture Remarks
0-10 10YR 2/1 100 Silty Clay Loam
10- 18 10YR 2/1 50 2.5Y 5/4 50 C M Silty Clay Mixed soil-sewer line const
18-24 10YR 2/1 100 Silty Clay Loam
24-30 2.5Y 5/2 100 Sandy Clay
30-36+ 5Y 6/3 95 2.5YR 4/8 5 1 C M Clay
`Type: C=Concentration, D= Depletion, RM =Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. *Location: PL=Pore Lining, M =Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
Histisol(Al) Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K, L, R)
Histic Epipedon(A2) Sandy Redox(S5) Dark Surface(S7)(LRR K, L)
Black Histic(A3) Stripped Matrix(S6) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K, L, R)
Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1) Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K, L, R)
Stratified Layers(A5) Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
2 cm Muck(A10) Depleted Matrix(F3) _Other(explain in remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) Redox Dark Surface(F6)
X Thick Dark Surface(Al2) Depleted Dark Surface(F7) *Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) Redox Depressions(F8) hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or
problematic
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type: Hydric soil present? Y
Depth(inches):
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required)
Surface Water(Al) Aquatic Fauna(B13) Surface Soil Cracks(66)
High Water Table(A2) True Aquatic Plants(1314) Drainage Patterns(610)
Saturation(A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(131) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Sediment Deposits(132) (C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Drift Deposits(63) Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)
Algal Mat or Crust(134) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils Geomorphic Position(D2)
Iron Deposits(135) (C6) FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B7) Thin Muck Surface(C7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(68) Gauge or Well Data(D9)
Water-Stained Leaves(139) Other(Explain in Remarks)
Field Observations:
Surface water present? Yes No X Depth(inches):
Water table present? Yes No X Depth(inches): Indicators of wetland
Saturation present? Yes No X Depth(inches): hydrology present? N
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe recorded data(stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
SOIL Sampling Point: B
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(Inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type* Loc** Texture Remarks
0-14 10YR 2/1 100 Silty Clay Loam
14-24 10YR 5/1 95 5YR 3/3 5 C M Silty Clay
*Type:C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. **Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
Histisol(A1) _Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) _Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K,L,R)
_Histic Epipedon(A2) _Sandy Redox(S5) Dark Surface(S7)(LRR K,L)
_Black Histic(A3) _Stripped Matrix(S6) _5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K,L,R)
_Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _Loamy Mucky Mineral(171) _Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R)
_Stratified Layers(A5) _Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) _Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
_2 cm Muck(A10) _Depleted Matrix(F3) _Other(explain in remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) _Redox Dark Surface(F6)
X Thick Dark Surface(Al2) _Depleted Dark Surface(F7) *Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _Redox Depressions(F8) hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or
problematic
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type: Hydric soil present? Y
Depth(inches):
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required:check all that apply) Secondary Indicators minimum of two re uired
Surface Water(Al) _Aquatic Fauna(B13) _Surface Soil Cracks(136)
High Water Table(A2) _True Aquatic Plants(1314) _Drainage Patterns(1310)
Saturation(A3) _Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) _Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(61) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots_Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Sediment Deposits(132) (C3) _Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Drift Deposits(133) Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)
Algal Mat or Crust(64) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils X Geomorphic Position(D2)
Iron Deposits(135) _(C6) FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(67) Thin Muck Surface(C7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(68) _Gauge or Well Data(D9)
Water-Stained Leaves(139) _Other(Explain in Remarks)
eldObservations:
Surface water present? Yes No X Depth(inches):
Water table present? Yes No X Depth(inches): Indicators of wetland
Saturation present? Yes No X Depth(inches): hydrology present? N
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe recorded data(stream gauge, monitoring well,aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Sample located in slight depression.
US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
THE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION SECTION
Plant Indicator Status
INDICATOR CATEGORIES*
Obligate Wetland (OBL)—Occur almost always (estimated probability>99%) under natural
conditions in wetlands.
Facultative Wetland (FACW)—Usually occur in wetlands (estimated probability 67%-99%),
but occasionally found in non-wetlands.
Facultative (FAC)—Equally likely to occur in wetlands or non-wetlands (estimated probability
34% - 66%).
Facultative Upland (FACU)—Usually occur in non-wetlands (estimated probability 67%-
99%),but occasionally found in wetlands (estimated probability 1% -33916).
Obligate Upland (UPL)—Occur in wetlands in another region,but occur almost always
(estimated probability>9991o) under natural conditions in non-wetlands in the region specified. If
a species does not occur in wetlands in any region, it is not on the National List.
*Reed, P.B. 1988. National list of plant species that occur in wetlands: Minnesota. National
Wetlands Inventory, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, St. Petersburg, Florida.
THE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION SECTION
Soil Series Descriptions
Acquired from Natural Resource Conservation Service Website, Official Soil Series Descriptions
KILKENNY SERIES
The Kilkenny series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils that formed in a
mantle of clayey glacial till or flow till and underlying loamy glacial till on moraines.
These soils have moderately slow permeability. Their slopes range from 2 to 35 percent.
The mean annual precipitation is about 28 inches. Mean annual air temperature is about
48 degrees F.
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Fine, smectitic,mesic Oxyaquic Vertic Hapludalfs
TYPICAL PEDON: Kilkenny clay loam with a 15 percent linear sideslope on a glacial
moraine in a pastured field. (Colors are for moist soil unless otherwise noted.)
Ap--O to 9 inches; very dark brown (I OYR 2/2) clay loam, dark grayish brown(I OYR
4/2) dry; weak fine granular structure; friable; common very fine roots; about 2 percent
gravel; moderately acid (pH 5.6); abrupt smooth boundayr. (6 to 10 inches thick)
Btl--9 to 19 inches;brown(1 OYR 4/3) silty clay loam; moderately medium subangular
blocky structure parting to moderately fine subangular blocky; firm; common fine and
very fine roots; few distinct very dark brown(1 OYR 2/2) clay films on faces of peds;
about 3 percent gravel; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
Bt2-49 to 38 inches;brown(I OYR 4/3) clay loam; moderate medium prismatic structure
parting to moderate medium subangular blocky; firm; common very fine roots; common
distinct very dark brown (I OYR 2/2) clay films on faces of peds; about 5 percent gravel;
strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
Bt3--38 to 53 inches; brown(I OYR 4/3) clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky
structure parting to weak fine subangular blocky; firm; common distict very dark brown
(1 OYR 2/2) clay films on faces of peds; about 5 percent gravel; few fine distict brown
(7.5YR 4/4) Fe concentrations; moderately acid; gradual smooth boundary. (Combined
thickness of the Bt horizons is 20 to 40 inches.)
2BC--53 to 65 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) loam; weak fine subangular blocky
structure; few distinct dark brown(10YR 3/3) clay films on faces of peds; friable; about 8
percent gravel; about 2 percent cobbles; few fine distinct brown(7.5YR 4/4) Fe deletions;
slightly effervescent; slightly alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.
2C--65 to 80 inches; light olive brown(2.5Y 5/4) loam;massive; friable; few
concentrations of light gray(2.5Y 7/2) calcium carbonates in pores; brown(7.5YR 4/4)
soft masses of iron-manganese in nodules; about 8 percent gravel; about 2 percent
cobbles; common medium prominent dark yellowish brown(1 OYR 4/6) Fe
concentrations and common medium distinct gray(2.5Y 5/1) Fe depletions; strongly
effervescent; moderately alkaline.
TYPE LOCATION: Le Sueur County, Minnesota; about 3 miles west and 3 miles south
of Montgomery; about 300 feet east and 800 feet north of the southwest corner of Sec.
19, T.I 11N., R.23W.; USGS Montgomery quadrangle; lat. 44 degrees 24 minutes 3
seconds N., and long. 93 degrees 38 minutes 41 seconds W.,NAD 27.
RANGE IN CHARACTERISTICS: Depth to free carbonates range from 20 to 60
inches. Gravel of mixed lithology,but dominated by shale fragments, typically make up 2
to 8 percent of the volume of the series control section,but the upper part of the profile in
some pedons contains less than 2 percent gravel. Rounded shale fragments dominate the
coarse sand fraction. Soil saturation occurs above a depth of 40 inches in 6 out of 10
years.
The Ap or A horizon has hue of l OYR, value of 2 or 3 and chroma of 1 or 2. It is clay
loam, silty clay loam, loam or silt loam. The reaction is moderately acid to neutral.
Some pedons have a thin E horizon.
The Bt horizon has hue of l OYR or 2.5Y, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 3 to 5. Faint to
prominent Fe concentrations and depletions commonly are above a depth of 40 inches.
Redox depletions do not occur in the upper 10 inches of this horizon. The upper 20
inches of the Bt horizon typically contains 35 to 45 percent clay. B/A clay ratios are 1.2
to 1.4. The Bt horizon is clay loam, silty clay loam, or clay. The reaction strongly acid to
neutral.
The 2BC horizon has properties similar to the 2C horizon. Some pedons have a 2BK
horizon.
The 2C horizon has hue of IOYR or 2.5Y, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 2 to 5. It is clay
loam or loam. The reaction is slightly alkaline or moderately alkaline.
COMPETING SERIES: There are no competing series.
GEOGRAPHIC SETTING: Kilkenny soils have plane and convex slopes on gently
sloping to steep end moraines of the Des Moines lobe of the Late Wisconsinan glaciation.
Their slopes range from 2 to 35 percent. They formed in a mantle of clayey glacial till or
flow till and underlying loamy glacial till on moraines. Mean annual temperature ranges
from 45 to 52 degrees F. Mean annual precipitation is about 25 to 32 inches. Frost-free
days range from 145 to 175. Elevation above sea level ranges from 800 to 1500 feet.
GEOGRAPHICALLY ASSOCIATED SOILS: These are the Glencoe, Lerdal, Lester,
Le Sueur, Lura, Mazaska, and Shields series. The very poorly drained Glencoe and Lura
soils are in the lower lying drainageways and depressions. The somewhat poorly drained
Lerdal soils are on gently sloping to moderately steep areas. Shields soils are poorly
drained, and are on slightly elevated flats. Mazaska soils are poorly drained, and are on
slightly elevated flats and swales above or within areas of Kilkenny soils. Also, the well
drained Lester soils and the moderately well drained Le Sueur soils are associated in a
few areas.
DRAINAGE AND PERMEABILITY: Moderately well drained. Permeability is
moderately slow. Runoff is medium to very high. A perched seasonal high water table
occurs at depths of 2.5 to 4.0 feet during the period April, May, and June in normal years.
USE AND VEGETATION: Most of these soils are cropped to corn, grain, hay, and
soybeans. Some areas are used for pasture and some are forested. Native vegetation is
mixed prairie and forest species.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: South central Minnesota and north-central Iowa. The
series is of moderate extent.
MLRA OFFICE RESPONSIBLE: St. Paul, Minnesota
SERIES ESTABLISHED: Waseca County, Minnesota, 1963.
REMARKS: Diagnostic horizons and features recognized in this pedon are: Ochric
epipedon -the zone from the soil surface to a depth of 9 inches (Ap horizon);Argillic
horizon- the zone from 9 to 53 inches (Btl, Bt2, 136 horizons); Oxyaquic subgroup
based on saturation above a depth of 40 inches; Vertic subgroup based on more than 6 cm
of COLE in upper 40 inches. Water table studies and field observations have verified a
perched condition in most years,particularly in periods of extended rainfall.
ADDITIONAL DATA: Soil Interpretation Record number MN0376.
LESTER SERIES
The Lester series consists of very deep,well drained soils that formed in calcareous loamy glacial till on till
plains and moraines.These soils have moderate permeability.Their slopes range from 5 to 70 percent.
Mean annual precipitation is about 28 inches.Mean annual temperature is about 47 degrees F.
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive,mesic Mollic Hapludalfs
TYPICAL PEDON: Lester loam with a convex slope of about 9 percent on a ground
moraine in a cultivated field. (Colors are for moist soil unless otherwise noted.)
Ap--O to 7 inches; very dark grayish brown(1 OYR 3/2) loam, grayish brown(I OYR 5/2)
dry; moderate fine subangular blocky structure; friable; many fine roots; about 3 percent
gravel; slightly acid; abrupt smooth boundary. (6 to 10 inches thick)
Btl--7 to 21 inches;brown(1 OYR 4/3) clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky
structure; firm; many very fine roots; common very dark grayish brown(I OYR 3/2) clay
films on faces of peds and few very dark gray(1 OYR 3/1)organic coats on faces of peds;
about 2 percent gravel; slightly acid; clear smooth boundary.
Bt2--21 to 38 inches; dark yellowish brown(I OYR 4/4) clay loam; moderate medium
subangular blocky structure; friable; common fine roots; common dark grayish brown
(1 OYR 4/2) clay films on faces of peds and few very dark brown(1 OYR 2/2)organic
coats on faces of peds; about 3 percent gravel; slightly acid; gradual smooth boundary.
(Combined Bt horizon is 10 to 40 inches.)
Bkl--38 to 50 inches; yellowish brown(I OYR 5/4) loam; weak medium subangular
blocky structure; friable; few fine roots; common very pale brown(1 OYR 8/2) carbonate
threads; about 2 percent gravel; violently effervescent; slightly alkaline; clear wavy
boundary.
Bk2--50 to 60 inches; yellowish brown (I OYR 5/4) loam; weak medium subangular
blocky structure; friable; common fine distinct yellowish brown(I OYR 5/6)relict Fe
concentrations; common very pale brown(1 OYR 8/2) carbonate threads; about 2 percent
gravel; violently effervescent; slightly alkaline; clear wavy boundary.
C--60 to 80 inches; yellowish brown (I OYR 5/4) loam; ; massive; friable; common
medium distinct yellowish brown(I OYR 5/6)relict Fe concentrations and few fine
distinct light brownish gray(I OYR 6/2)relict Fe depletions; about 1 percent gravel;
strongly effervescent; slightly alkaline.
TYPE LOCATION: Wright County, Minnesota; about 3 miles west of Otsego, 1460
feet south and 200 feet west of the northeast corner of Sec. 15, T.121 N., R.24 W.; USGS
Big Lake quadrangle; lat. 45 degrees 17 minutes 29 seconds N.; long. 93 degrees 41
minutes 3 seconds W.,NAD27
RANGE IN CHARACTERISTICS: Depth to free carbonates ranges from 20 to 54
inches. Rock fragments of mixed lithology comprise 1 to 8 percent of the volume of the
control section.
The A or Ap horizons have hue of l OYR, value of 2 or 3, and chroma of 1 or 2. The E
horizon where present,has value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 1 to 3. The A and E horizons
are loam or clay loam,but sandy loam, fine sandy loam, or silt loam is within the range.
They range from moderately acid to neutral.
The Bt horizon has hue of IOYR or 2.5Y, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 3 or 4. It is clay
loam or loam and has 24 to 35 percent clay and 30 to 45 percent sand. The B/A clay
ratios range from 1.2 to 1.4. It is strongly acid to slightly acid in the upper part and
moderately acid to neutral in the lower part. A Bw horizon is sometimes present below
the Bt.
The Bk horizon has hue of l OYR or 2.5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 3 to 6. The Bk
horizon is loam or clay loam. It is slightly alkaline or moderately alkaline. Relict
redoximorphic features are present in some pedons.
The C horizon has hue of 2.5Y or l OYR, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 3 to 6. It is loam
or clay loam. It is slightly alkaline or moderately alkaline. Relict redoximorphic features
are present in some pedons.
COMPETING SERIES: These are the Angus, Argylle, Baltimore, Bassett, Blooming,
Caleb, Dowagiac, Dunbrid g, Gara, Koronis, Lauramie, Longlois, Lydick, Mohawk,
Neda, Newcomer, Oneco, Orwood, Racine, Razort, Sebbo, Taopi, Waucoma, and
Winneshiek soils in the same family. Angus and Sebbo soil have saturation in the lower
third of the series control section. Argyle, Baltimore, and Oneco soils have B horizons
with 7.5YR or redder hue. Bassett soils are very strongly acid to moderately acid in the
upper part of the Bt horizon. Blooming and Racine soils have 15 to 35 percent sand in the
upper part of the particle-size control section. Caleb soils have some subhorizons that
have more than 45 percent in the lower part of the control section. Dowagiac and Koronis
soils have less than 24 percent clay in the lower one third of the particle-size control
section. Dunbridge, Waucoma,Newcomer and Winneshiek soils have sola terminated by
bedrock at depths above 60 inches. Gara soils average less than 2 percent rock fragments
in the control section. Longlois, Lydic, and Neda soils have more than 8 percent rock
fragments in some subhorizon of the control section. Lauramie soils have more than 45
percent sand in some subhorizon in the middle part of the control section. Mohawk soils
have a higher content of silt and have dark colors in the B horizon which apparently are
inherited from dark shale. Orwood soils have no rock fragments in the particle-size
control section. Razort soils have less than 30 percent sand in the control section.
GEOGRAPHIC SETTING: These soils have convex slopes on moraines and till plains.
Slope gradients range from 5 to 70 percent. They formed in calcareous, loamy glacial till
of late Wisconsinan Age. Mean annual temperature ranges from 45 degrees to 52 degrees
F. Mean annual precipitation ranges from 25 to 33 inches. Frost free days range from 125
to 165. Elevations range from 700 to 1600 feet.
GEOGRAPHICALLY ASSOCIATED SOILS: These include the Cordova, Dundas,
Glencoe, Hamel, Houghton, Klossner, Le Sueur, Muskeao, and Nessel soils. Poorly
drained Cordova and somewhat poorly and poorly drained Dundas soils are on flats and
upper drainageways with a high seasonal water table. Very poorly drained Glencoe,
Houghton, Klossner, and Muskego soils are mostly in depressions. Poorly drained Hamel
soils are on foot and toe slopes. Moderately well drained Le Sueur and Nessel soils are on
slightly elevated flats and gently convex slopes.
DRAINAGE AND PERMEABILITY: Well drained. Permeability is moderate. Runoff
is medium to high.
USE AND VEGETATION: Mostly cropped to corn and soybeans. Some is in pasture
and forest. Native vegetation is savanna.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: South-central and east-central Minnesota and
northeastern Iowa. Extensive.
MLRA OFFICE RESPONSIBLE: St. Paul, Minnesota
SERIES ESTABLISHED: Dakota County, Minnesota, 1945.
REMARKS: Diagnostic horizons and featured recognized in this pedon are: mollic
subgroup - the zone from the surface to 7 inches (Ap horizon); argillic horizon -the zone
from 7 to 38 inches (Bt horizons). Type location moved from Waseca County, Mn. to
Wright County, Mn., 11/96 to better exemplify the series concept within the MLRA.
Slopes of 1 to 5 percent that were previously correlated as Lester may be included with
the Angus series in the future.
Udorthents, wet substratum — U2A
0 to 2 percent slopes
Component Description
Udorthents, wet substratum
Extent: 100 percent of the unit
Geomorphic setting: Outwash plains, moraines, and
stream terraces
Position on the landform: Filled depressions
Slope range: 0 to 2 percent
Parent material: Various soil material
Flooding: None
Ponding: None
General description: The Udorthents consist of fill
material that has been placed in wet depressional
areas to match the adjoining upland landscape.
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interpretations for specific uses are not available.
Onsite investigation is needed.
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Memo
To: Elizabeth Brown
Fran: Frank Svoboda
CC: Heather O Conner
Date: 5/5/2015
Re: SER Project 2014-039; 2001080 Tonkawa Road
On April 28, 2015 the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District convened a Technical Evaluation Panel
meeting to review wetland boundaries which were flagged on October 22, 2014. The wetland
delineation report was completed and submitted to MCWD on November 25, 2014.Due to the lateness
of the year and an early snowfall on November 10, 2014, the wetland boundary could not be reviewed
last fall.
On Friday May 1, 2015 Elizabeth Brown sent an e-mail outlining the requirements discussed and
agreed upon at the TEP review.
An area near the Lakeshore in the vicinity of a wastewater sewer line paralleling the lakeshore and at
the end of a surface drainageway was examined. This area was sampled in November and while the
soils were hydric, an error on the data sheet pertaining to the vegetation resulted in the area being
called non-wetland. The cedar trees present were identified as red cedar, an upland species, whereas
the trees present were white cedar, Thuja occidentalis, FACW. Changing the tree species along with
landscape position and soils resulted in the area being classified as a PFOA,Type 1 L Floodplain forest
wetland.
Included with this memo are the required revisions to Figures 5 and 6 in the original delineation report
dated November 25,2014.
A completed surrey of the wetland boundaries will be provided to MCWD when available.
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