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Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act
Notice of Decision
Local Government Unit(LGU) Address
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 15320 Minnetonka Blvd
Minnetonka,MN 55391
1.PROJECT INFORMATION
Applicant Name Project Name Date of Application
Curt Swanson 1860 Fox Street Application Number
5/28/2013 W13-18
�Attach site locator map.
T e of Decision:
� Wetland Boundary or Type ❑No-Loss ❑Exemption ❑ Sequencing
❑ Replacement Plan ❑Banking Plan
Technical Evaluation Panel Findin s and Recommendation if an :
❑Approve ❑Approve with conditions ❑Deny
Summary(or attach):
2.LOCAL GOVERNMENT U1vIT DECISION
Date of Decision: 7/24/2013
❑Approved �Approved with conditions(include below) ❑Denied
LGU Findings and Conclusions(attach additional sheets as necessary):
A wetland delineation was conducted at 1860 Pox Street in the City of Orono by Svoboda Ecological
Resources(SER)on May 20,2013.
Foui•wetlands were identified on the property. Wetland 1 was identified in the delineation repoi�t as a
Type 3 shallow marsh;Wetland 2 was identified as a Type 2/Type 3 fi•esh(wet)meadow/shallow marsh;
Wetland 3 was identified as a Type 2 fi•esh(wet)meadow;and Wetland 4 was a Type 3 sballow marsh.
The boundaries&types of the delineated wetlands were reviewed in the field on July 15,2013 by Wenck
Associates staff on behalf of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District(MCWD). The boundary of
Wetland 2 did not appear to be accurate during the initial site visit, as primary indicators of hydrology, a
dominance of hydrophytic vegetation,and hydric soils were observed upslope of the delineated wetland
boundary.
Following the initial site visit,Wenck staff requested a meeting with SER to revise a portion of the
boundary of Wetland 2. The bounda�y was revised and restaked during a July 17,2013 site visit.Wenck
staff re uested an u dated sutve fi ure be provided b the consultant or a licant to reflect the chan es
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made to the boundary of Wetland 2.
All other boundaries and wetland types were approved as originally delineated and documented in the
wetland delineation report.
MCWD approves with conditions the wetland boundary&type as delineated and revised in the field and
documented in the delineation report dated May 24,2013 and the revised survey figure. The wetland
boundary and type are approved with the condition of the receipt of an accurate revised su�vey figure
reflecting the changes inade to the boundary of Wetland 2 during the July 17,2013 site visit. This
decision is valid for f ve years. A project on this property may require a permit from the MCWD,
For Re lacement Plans usin credits from the State Wetland Bank:
Bank Account# Bank Seivice Area County Credits Approved for
Withdrawal(sq,ft.or nearest.O1
acre
Replacement Plan Approval Conditions. In addition to any conditions specified by the LGU, the
appi•oval of a Wetland Replacement Plan is conditional upon the following:
❑ Financial Assui•ance: For project-specific replacement that is not in-advance, a financial
assurance specified by the LGU must be submitted to the LGU in accordance with MN Rule
8420.0522, Subp. 9(List amount and Type in LGU Findings).
❑ Deed Recording: For project-specific replacement, evidence must be provided to the LGU that
the BWSR "Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants" and "Consent to Replacement Wetland"
forms have been filed with the county recorder's office in which the replacement wetland is located.
❑ Credit Withdrawal: For replacement consisting of wetland bank credits, confirmation that
BWSR has withdrawn the credits from the state wetland bank as specified in the approved
replacement plan.
Wetlands may not be impacted until all applicable conditions have been met!
LGU Authorized Si ature:
Signing and mailing of this completed form to the appropriate recipients in accordance with 8420.0255,
Subp. 5 provides notice that a decision was made by the LGU under the Wetland Conservation Act as
specified above. If additional details on the decision exist,they have been provided to the landowner and
are available fi•om the LGU u on re uest.
Name Title
Steve Christopher Regulatory Program Manager
Signature Date Phone Number and E-mail
�� 7/26/2013 (952)641-4506
schristopher@minnehahacreek.org
THIS DECISION ONLY APPLIES TO THE MINNESOTA WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT.
Additional approvals or permits fi•om local, state, and federal agencies may be required. Check with all
appropriate authorities before commencing work in or near wetlands.
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Applicants proceed at their own i•isk if work authorized by this decision is started before the time period
for appeal(30 days)has expired. If this decision is reversed or revised under appeal,the applicant may be
responsible for restoring or replacing all wetland impacts.
This decision is valid for three years from the date of decision unless a longer period is advised by the
TEP and specified in this notice of decision.
3.APPEAL OF THIS DECISION
Pursuant to MN Rule 8420.0905, any appeal of this decision can only be commenced by mailing a
petition for appeal, including applicable fee,within thirty(30)calendar days of the date of the mailing of
this Notice to the following as indicated:
Check one;
� Appeal of an LGU staff decision. Send ❑Appeal of LGU governing body decision. Send
petition and$0 fee(if applicable)to; petition and$500 filing fee to:
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Executive Director
15320 Minnetonka Blvd Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
Minnetonlca,MN 55391 520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul,MN 55155
4. LIST OF ADDRESSEES
� SWCD TEP member: Stacey Lijewski—Stacey.lijewski@co.hennepin.mn.us
� BWSR TEP member:Lynda Peterson—Lynda.peterson@state.mn.us
❑ LGU TEP member(if different than LGU Contact):
❑ DNR TEP member:
� DNR Regional Office(if different than DNR TEP member): Melissa Doperalski—
Melissa.doperalski@state.mn.us
❑ WD or WMO(if applicable):
� Applicant(notice only)and Landowner(if different): curt@swansonhomes.com
� Members of the public who requested notice(notice only):
Consultant: Svoboda Ecological Services(Frank Svoboda)—frank@gpsinnovations.com
City of Orono(Christine Mattson): cmattson@ci.orono.mn.us
� Corps of Engineers Project Manager(notice only):Melissa Jenny—
Melissa.m.j enny@usace.army.mil
❑ BWSR Wetland Bank Coordinator(wetland bank plan applications only)
5.MAILING INFORMATION
➢For a list of BWSR TEP representatives;www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/workaceas/WCA_areas.pdf
➢For a list of DNR TEP representatives: www.bwsr.state.mn.us/wetlandslwca/DNR_TEP_contacts.�df
➢De artment of Natural Resources Re ional Offices:
NW Region: NE Region: Central Region: Southern Re i�on:
Reg.Env.Assess.Ecol. Reg.Env.Assess.Ecol, Reg.Env.Assess.Ecol. Reg.Env.Assess.Ecol.
Div.Ecol.Resources Div.Ecol.Resources Div.Ecol.Resources Div.Ecol.Resources
2115 Birchmont Beach Rd. 1201 E.Hwy.2 1200 Warner Road 261 Hwy. 15 South
NE Grand Rapids,MN 55744 St.Paul,MN 55106 New Ulm,MN 56073
Bemid'i,MN 56601
For a map of DNR Administrative Regions, see: http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdrv/d►u• regions.�df
➢For a list of Corps of Project Managers: www.mvp.usace.armv.mil/re u� l�y/default.asp�a�eid=687
or send to:
US Army Corps of Engineers
St.Paul District,ATTN: OP-R
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180 Fifth St. East, Suite 700
St.Paul,MN 55101-1678
➢For Wetiand Bank Plan applications,also send a copy of the application to:
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
Wetland Bank Coordinator
520 Lafayette Road Noith
St.Paul,MN 55155
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6.ATTACHMENTS '
In addition to the site locator map, list any other attachments:
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MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
BOARD OF MANAGERS
In the Matter of Olson Residential Property FINDINGS OF FACT
1860 Fox St., Orono CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND ORDER
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. On May 23, 2013, at a duly scheduled meeting of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District (District) Board of Managers(Board), a hearing was held on the captioned matter.
Managers present were James Calkins, Pamela Blixt, Richard Miller, Jeffrey Casale, Brian
Shekleton, William Olson and Shei7•y Davis White. Also present were District compliance
officer Brandon Wisner, District engineer Mike Panzer and assistant District counsel Michael
Welch. Curt Swanson, Swanson Homes, in his capacity as contractor for the Olsons, also was
present.
2. This matter concerns land-disturbing activity(site preparation, grading, landscaping and
construction of a single-family residence) conducted at 1860 Fox St., Orono (the Property),
without a District pei7nit.
3. The Board hearing was preceded by a meeting of the Board's Executive Committee
(Managers Calkins, Miller and Shekleton), at which the probable violation and possible terms of
a Board compliance order were discussed. Mr. Wisner, Mr. Panzer and Mr. Welch were present
at the meeting, as were Michael Olson, on behalf of himself and his wife,Jennifer Olson, owners
of the above-captioned property (the Olsons), and Mr. Swanson.
4. At the hearing, Mr. Wisner introduced the following documents into the record,which
constitute the hearing record in this matter:
A. Wetland boundary figure &decision notice 9-14-07
B. Email to C. Swanson RE peimit application materials& Stop-Work Order 5-14-13
C. Stop Work Order— 1860 Fox St., Orono 5-14-13
D. Email fi•om F. Svoboda to District RE delineation update 5-14-13
E. Email proposal to continue work from C. Swanson to District,with attachment 5-15-13
F. Email response from District to C. Swanson 5-15-13
G. Email fi•om C. Swanson to J. Calkins 5-16-13
H. Letter from City of Orono RE certificate of occupancy 5-16-12
I. Notice of ineeting and hearing 5-17-13
J. Application materials 5-20-13
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K. Photos(six) 5-14-2013,Functional Assessment of Wetlands and Google Aerial
L. Email from City of Orono with 11-15-12 building permit application for the Property 5-
21-13
M. Certificate of receipt of 5-17-13 notice—5-23-13.
N. Survey, 1860 Fox St. Orono—5-23-13
These documents, along with the testimony provided during the hearing, constitute the record in
this matter.
5. Manager Calkins, on behalf of the Executive Committee, asked Mr. Wisner to summarize
the discussion that occurred before the committee. Mr. Wisner stated:
That on May 9, 2013, Mr. Swanson contacted the District on behalf of the Olsons to inquire
about peirnitting requirements applicable to his installation of a retaining wall on the
Property. After followup research, inspection of the Property and communications with Mr.
Swanson, District regulatory staff determined that:
A. A 2007 District wetland determination and the District Functional Assessment of
Wetlands data showed protected wetland on the Property;
B. Substantial land-disturbing work,including grading, demolition of an existing and
construction of a new residence,had been undertaken without a District permit.
Mr. Wisner stated that following from these determinations, on May 14, 2013,District
inspector Brett Eidem left a compliance order at the Property. The order required the
contractor to submit a permit application to the District,maintain erosion and sediment-
control measures and discontinue land-disturbing work on the Property. Mr. Eidem's
inspection did not identify tlueatened or actual damage to water resources resulting from lack
of or improperly implemented erosion- and sediment-control practices,but noted no
demarcation of buffers on wetlands on the Property.
Mr. Wisner explained that Mr. Swanson asked the committee to consider allowing land-
disturbing work on the Property to continue while Mr. Swanson fulfilled District permitting
requirements.
6. Mr. Wisner also stated that in response to Mr. Swanson's request,the committee developed a
recommended order for the Board of Managers' consideration would allow land-disturbing work to
recommence on the Property while imposing certain conditions ensuring implementation of proper
erosion-and sediment-controls and protection of wetlands on the Property are met.
7. Mr. Swanson appeared before the Board of Managers and did not contradict or add to Mr.
Wisner's recounting of the record in the matter. Mr. Swanson stated that he appreciated the
managers' taking the time to consider the request to allow work to continue while he fulfilled
District permit requirements.
8. The Board of Managers finds the above-stated report of the committee meeting in the matter
and the facts stated herein to be supported by the record and adopts it as the factual findings in this
matter.
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9. The Board of Managers finds that the failure to determine wetland buffer areas required to be
protected through monumentation and maintenance in accordance with a recorded declaration
constitutes a risk of impacts to adjacent wetlands fi•om stoi7nwater runoff to downgradient wetlands,
which negatively affects the function and value of the downgradient wetlands.
CONCL USIONS OF LAW
10. The District possesses authority under Minnesota Statutes sections 103D.335 and 103D.341
to adopt and implement rules applicable to erosion and sediment control and wetlands protection,
and to issue remedial orders for compliance with its rules. And the District is the WCA LGU for
Orono and the Propei�ty.
11. The approved wetland boundary delineation prepared for the Property and in the District's
possession is no longer valid. See Minn. Stat. § 103G.2242, subd. 2a(e) (2007) (setting a legal valid
period of tlu•ee years).
12. The District's Erosion and Sediment Control Rule and Wetland Protection Rule are duly
adopted and in force pursuant to the Board's statutory authority and all applicable provisions of law.
13. Mr. Olson and Mr. Swanson received actual notice of and attended the meeting, and Mr.
Swanson attended the hearing. The Board of Managers may hear the evidence of a violation and
issue a compliance order on the basis of evidence presented at the hearing.
14. The Olsons are in violation of section 2 of the District Erosion and Sediment Control Rule,
requiring conduct of cei�tain land-disturbing work in accordance with a plan approved by the District,
and section 5 of the District Wetland Protection Rule,requiring the monumentation and maintenance
of wetland buffers in accordance with a declaration approved by the District and recorded against the
deed to the Property for construction of a New Principal Residential Structure that increases the
imperviousness of the subject propet�ty.
ORDER
Accordingly, and in accordance with the recommendation of the Executive Committee,the
Board of Managers hereby orders that the Olsons:
l. Refrain from any land-disturbing activity at the Property unless and until the Olsons
complete the following:
• Submit an erosion and sediment control plan for staff approval, installation of
measures and ongoing maintenance of the Property in accordance with the plan;
• After District staff approval of form, execute and record a wetland buffer declaration
establishing and providing for maintenance of 67-foot-wide buffer as indicated on
attached site plan, in accordance with the 2007 delineation of and best available
information on the function and value of wetlands on the Property;
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• Staking in field of buffer boundary/ies on the Property at intervals of no less than 50
feet;
• Submit a financial assurance of$5,000,to be released on submission of a receipt of
recordation of the superseding declaration described below.
2. No work, stockpiling, locating of equipment, filling, or other disturbance,peimanent or
temporary, within buffer area.
3. Submit a complete wetland delineation report for District staff approval in accordance
with WCA, as well as functional assessment of wetlands on the Property as necessary.
4. After District staff approval of foim, execute and record superseding buffer declaration
based on approved wetland boundary determination.
5. Pay all accrued Dish•ict costs and fees within 30 days of by the District invoicing, and all
fees accrued thereafter on invoicing.
me��� - �J L S''�'�� May 24,2013
ns, President
MCWD Board of Managers
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MinnesotaWetland ConservationAct
Notice of Application �
Local Government Unit(LGU) Address
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 18202 Minnetonka Blvd
Deephaven,MN 55391
1.PROJECT INFORMATION
Applicant Name Project Name Date of Application
Curt Swanson 1860 Fox St Application Number
5/28/2013 W13-18
T e of A lication check all that a 1 :
�Wetland Boundary or Type ❑No-Loss ❑Exemption ❑ Sequencing
❑Replacement Plan ❑Banking Plan
Summar and descri tion of ro osed ro'ect(attach additional sheets as necess
Curt Swanson has applied for a wetland boundary&type approval for the parcel located at 1860 Fox Street in
Orono.The application was received on May 28,2013. The delineation was performed by Svoboda on May
20,2013. The boundary will be reviewed in the field by MCWD staff:
2. APPLICATION REVIEW AND DECISION
Signing and mailing of this completed form to the appropriate recipients in accordance with 8420.0255, Subp.
3 provides notice that an application was made to the LGU under the WetIand Conservation Act as specified
above. A copy of the application is attached. Comments can be submitted to:
Name and Title of LGU Contact Person Comments must be received by (minimum 15
Brandon Wisner business-day comment period):
Compliance Officer July 15,2013(4:30 P1Vn
Address(if different than LGU) Date,time,and location of decision:
18202 Minnetonka Blvd A decision wili be made following the field
Deephaven,MN 55391 review and completion of the comment period.
Phone Number and E-mail Address Decision-maker for this application:
(952)641-4505 � Staff
bwisner n minnehahacreek.org ❑Governing Board or Council
Signature: ?�/L. �'c� � Date: 6/24/2013
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3. LIST OF ADDRESSEES
� SWCD TEP member: Stacey Lijewski—Stacey.lijewski@co.hennepin.mn.us
� BWSR TEP member: Lynda Peterson—lynda.peterson@state.mn.us
❑ LGU TEP member(if different than LGU Contact):
❑ DNR TEP member:
� DNR Regional Office(if different than DNR TEP member): Melissa Doperalski—
Melissa.Doperalskina,state.mn.us
❑ WD or WMO(if applicable):
� Applicant(notice only)and Landowner(if different): Curt Swanson—info@displaysplus.com
� Members of the public who requested notice(notice only):
Consultant: Svoboda Ecological Services(Frank Svoboda)—frank@gpsinnovations.com
City of Orono(Christine Mattson)—cmattson@ci.orono.mn.us
� Corps of Engineers Project Manager(notice only): Melissa Jenny—Melissa.m.jenny@usace.army.mil
❑ BWSR Wetland Bank Coordinator(wetland bank plan applications only)
4. MAILING INFORMATION
➢For a list of BWSR TEP representatives:www.bwsr.state.mn.us/contact/WCA_areas.pdf
➢For a list of DNR TEP representatives: www.bwsr.state.mn.us/wetlands/wca/DNR TEP contacts.pdf
➢De artment of Natural Resources Re ional Offices:
NW Region: NE Re�ion: Central Region: Southern Regtop:
Reg. Env.Assess. Ecol. Reg. Env.Assess.Ecol. Reg. Env.Assess.EcoL Reg. Env.Assess. Ecol.
Div.Ecol.Resources Div. Ecol. Resources Div.Ecol.Resources Div.Ecol.Resources
2115 Birchmont Beach Rd.NE 1201 E. Hwy.2 1200 Wamer Road 261 Hwy. 15 South
Bemid'i,MN 56601 Grand Ra ids,MN 55744 St. Paul,MN 55106 New Ulm,MN 56073
For a map of DNR Administrative Regions, see: http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/dnr regions.pdf
➢For a list of Corps of Project Managers: www.mvp.usace.armv.mil/re u� lato /de�� fault.asp?paeeid=687
or send to:
➢
US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Paul District,ATTN: OP-R
180 Fifth St. East, Suite 700
St. Paul, MN 55101-1678
➢Far Wetland Bank Plan applications,also send a copy ofthe application to:
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
Wetland Bank Coordinator
520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 55155
5.ATTACHMENTS
In addition to the application, list any other attachments:
� Wetland Delineation Report
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ECOL�GICAl; RESOURCES �
18 60 Fox Street
Orono, MN
Wetland Classification, Identification, and
Delineation Report
Prepared for:
Curt Swenson
By:
Svoboda Ecological Resources
Project Number 2013-005-03
5/22/13
The contents and format of this report are considered intellectual property and
are subject to copyright restrictions and may not be reproduced without
the express permission of Svoboda Ecological Resources.
Table of Contents
ABSTRACT....................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................3
METHODS.....................................................................................................................................3
RESULTS........................................................................................................................................4
DISCUSSION.................................................................................................................................6
RECOMMENDATIONS...............................................................................................................6
CERTIFICATION .........................................................................................................................8
DATASOURCES...........................................................................................................................9
LITERATURE REFERENCED.................................................................................................10
FIGURES:
Figure 1: Site Location Overlaid on Topographic Map
Figure 2: National Wetlands Inventory
Figure 3: Web Soil Survey-Hennepin County
Figure 4: DNR- Public Waters Map
Figure 5: Approximate Wetland Boundary and Sample Transect Location
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS:
Photo Log
Field Data Sheets
Plant Indicator Status
Soil Series Data
Wetland Definition
Svoboda Ecological Resources 2 1860 Fux Street
Project Number:2013-0OS Orono MN
ABSTRACT
Svoboda Ecological Resources (SER) visited the above referenced property on S/20/13 to
examine the site for the presence of�czreas meeting wetland criteria. The stirdy par�cel is located
between Crystal Bay and Long Lake MN in Hennepin County (Figt�re 1). Four wetland
boundaries were delineated at this site. Eight sample transects were established along the
boundaries in order to characterize the soil, vegetation, and existing hydrology within the
wetland-to-upland transition zone.
INTRODUCTION
The subject parcel is approximately 11 acres. The vegetation is complex, varying from
successional mesic forest and turf grass in the upland to reed canary grass and cattails in the
lower lying portions. The topography of the site is undulating with the highest point located near
the central/eastern portion of the site. The surrounding land use is primarily single family homes.
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 Army Corps of
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 elimate, geology, soils,
hydrology plant and animal communities, and other factors are important to the
identification and functioning of wetlands. These differences cannot be
considered ade�uately 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
Council 1995).The intent of this supplement is to bring the Corps Manual up to
Svoboda Ecological Resources 3 1860 Fox Street
Project Number:2013-005 Orono MN
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 2), 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.
Vegetarion, soils and hydrolo�y were exainined (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.
Hydrophytic status of plants was based on the National Wetland Plant List issued on May 15,
2012 and effective June 1, 2012 and as characterized by the plant status on the Excel Midwest
Region data sheet provided by the US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District.
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, PSS1C, 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 List of Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands —
Midwest Region(Lichvar, Robert W and John T. Kartesz 2009).
RESULTS
The National Wetland Inventory indicates the presence of four wetlands within the study area
(Figure 2).
The Web Soil Survey of Hennepin County (Figure 3) identifies nine soil map units present on the
subject property. They are as follows: Muskego, Blue Earth and Houghton soils, Lester-Kilkenny
complex, Cordova loam, Klossner soils, Angus loam, Hamel overwash-Hamel complex, Lester
loam, LeSeur loam, Glencoe loam. The Muskego is classified as hydric and the remaining soils
are classified as partially hydric. Soil series descriptions are provided in the Technical
Documents section.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, State Protected Waters Map (Public Water
Inventory) indicates three public waters within the study area (Figure 4). They are all unnamed
and have the following lake numbers: 27086000, 27086100, and 27086200.
Site Visit
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SER ecologists examined the subject property for areas meeting jurisdictional wetland criteria
during the site visit. Four areas meeting the jurisdictional criteria of a wetland were flagged, and
boundaries were determined and delineated. The approximate wetland boundary is outlined in
yellow (Figure 5).
Wetland 1 is a PEMF Type 3 wetland. It is dominated by reed canary grass (Phcilaris
arundinacea), cattail species (Typha sp.), and lake bank sedge (Carex lacustris). This
classification is consistent with the NWI designation. The adjacent upland areas are dominated
by Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis), Canada goldenrod (Solidago canadensis), and common
buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticra). The transition zone is characterized by changes in vegetation
from hydrophytes to upland species, as well as changes in soils and topography.
The soils at sample point SP-1 Wet were determined to be hydric due to the presence of indicator
A10 (2cm of Muck). Wetland hydrology was indicated at this sample point by A1 (Surface
Water) and C1 (Hydrogen Sulfide Odor).
The soils at sample point SP-1 Up had no hydric indicators. Hydrology indicator A2 (High Water
Table) was noted at this site, though due to the excessive rainfall in the past 10 days, it may not
be indicative of normal site conditions.
Wetland 2 is a PEMC/F Type 2/3 wetland. It is dominated by reed canary grass and cattail
species. The adjacent upland area is dominated by common buckthorn, reed canary grass, and
green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica). The transition zone is characterized by a distinct vegetative
change coupled with topographic changes.
The soils at sample point SP 2-1 Wet were determined to be hydric due to indicators Al2 (Thick
dark surface) and F1 (Loamy mucky mineral). Wetland hydrology was indicated by the presence
of A2 (High Water Table)
The soils at sample point SP 2-1 Up were determined to be hydric by the presence of indicator
S3 (Scm Mucky Peat or Peat). There were no indicators of wetland hydrology.
Wetland 3 is a PEMC Type 2 wetland, dominated by reed canary grass. The adjacent upland is
dominated by turf grass. The transition zone is characterized by a clear vegetative transition from
reed canary grass to turf grass.
The soils at sample point SP 3-1 Wet were determined to be hydric due to the presence of�
indicators Al2 (Thick Dark Surface) and F1 (Loamy Mucky Mineral). Hydrology indicator A3
(Saturation) was found as well.
The soils at sample point SP 3-1 Up had no hydric indicators and wetland hydrology was not
present.
Wetland 4 is a PEMF Type 3 wetland, consistent with the NWI classification. It is dominated by
reed canary grass and black willow (Salix nigra). The adjacent upland areas are dominated by
dandelion (Tarczxaca�m officinale). The wetland edge is defined by a distinct topographic break
and vegetative shift.
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The soils at sample point SP 4-1 Wet were found to be hydric due to the presence of indicator
A10 (2cm of Muck). Many hydrology indieators were present, ineluding A2 (High Water Table),
A3 (Saturation), B9 (Water Stained Leaves), and D2 (Geomorphic Position).
The soils at satnple point SP 4-1 Up were not found to be hydric. Hydrology indicator A3
(Saturation) was present.
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 and the 2010 Midwest Regional Supplement: the presence of hydric soils, a
predominance of hydrophytic vegetation, and indicators of wetland hydrology in each basin. The
site visit portion of the wetland delineation was completed on 5/20/13.
SER personnel examined the subject property for areas meeting jurisdictional wetland criteria
during the site visit and delineated the edge of four basins as being jurisdictional wetlands
(Figure 5). Detailed soils, vegetation and hydrology data is provided in the data sheets of t�he
Technical Documents section. A set of figures is provided in the Figures section.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Activities that impact ar 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.
• 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
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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
David Haar completed the above described delineation on 5/20/13. 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 Haar(Wetland Ecologist I/GIS Specialist) on this
day 5/22/13. The delineation report was reviewed by Frank Svoboda, President of Svoboda
Ecological Resources.
Client: Kurt Swenson
Project Name: 1860 Fox Street
Project No.: 2013-005-03
Location: Orono MN
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Wetland Ecologist I/GIS Specialist
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President, Svoboda Ecological Resources
S/22/13
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 5/22/13.
2010 Aerial Color Photos. Publicly Distributed by MN Geo WMS Service.
2012 Aerial Color Photos. Publicly Distributed by Bing 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. 1997. Wetland Plants and Plnnt Commarnities of�
Minnesota and Wisconsin. US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District. 263pp, 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 T�ascular Plants of Northeastern United
States and Adjacent Canada. New York Botanical Garden, Bronx. 910pp.
Robert W. Lichvar and John T. Kartesz. 2009. North American Digital Flora: National Wetland
Plcmt List, version 2.4.0(https://wetland�lants.usace.armv.mil). U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Engineer Research and Development Center, Cold Regions Research and Engineering
Laboratory, Hanover, NH, and BONAP, Chapel Hill, NC.
Shaw, S.P., and C.G. Fredine. 1956. Weticands of the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Circular 39. 67pp.
U.S.Army Corps of Engineers.August 2010. Regional Strpplement to the Corps of Engineers
Wetland Delineation Manz�al: Midwest Region (Uersion 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
ProjecUSite: 1860 Fox Street City/County: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 5/20/13
ApplicanUOwner: Lucy Chorley State: MN Sampling Point: 1-1 Up
__..__ --------- -- -- --__ _____-- - --- -- - __
Investigator(s): David Haar Section,Township,Range: T117N R23W S03
___ - -- -_ _--__ -----.......__ _ __. ___ _ ---------
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): level Local relief(concave,convex,none): none
Slope(%): Lat: 44.968887 Long: -93.571896 Datum: WGS84
_ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _
Soil Map Unit Name: Le Seur loam NWI Classification: none
_ _ __._. __ _ _ _ _- - _._ _-_ ._ -
_- - _
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 vegetation ,soil ,or hydrology naturally problematic? Are"normal circumstances"present? Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS pf needed,explain any answers in remarks.)
I Hydrophytic vegetation present? Y '
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, Hydric soil present? N Is the sampled area within a wetland? N
Indicators of wetland hydrology present? Y If yes,optional wetland site ID: '
Remarks:(Explain altemative procedures here or in a separate report.) '
Later than normal onset of spring, heavy rains preceding delineation. ,
VEGETATION--Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute% Dominant Indicator pominance Test Worksheet
Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Cover Species Staus Number of Dominanl Species that are
______.....___._...............
1 OBL,FACW,or FAC: 2 (A)
Z Total Number of Dominant Species
- _
, 3 Across all Strata: 2 (B)
4 I Percent of Dominant Species that are
_-__ -- --- - -- -_ _. _
5 ' OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100.00% (A/B) ,
__ _ __ __- - _ ------- __ _.
-- -..._.__
, 0 Total Cover '
Saolinq/Shrub stratum (Plot size: ) Prevalence Index Worksheet
' 1 Rhamnus cathartica 1 FAC Total%Cover of:
__ _- _ _
2 OBL species 3 x 1= 3
___ _ ---- - -
3 I FACW species 0 x 2= 0
___ __ ._-----._ __ _ _— . ___-_ _ _- __. .
4 FAC species 4 x 3= 12
---__ _._ __ _- --
, 5 FACU species 5 x 4= 20 '
__ _ ___--_
1 =Total Cover UPL species 0 x 5= 0
Herb stratum (Plot size: ) Column totals 12 (A) 35 (B)
----- --___ _ __. ___
1 Solidago canadensis 4 FACU Prevalence Index=B/A= 2.92
_......_ __
2 Poa pratensis 3 Y FAC
_ _ __
3 Carex lacustns 3 Y OBL Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
__..__ _.._....--......_- __------__- ___
4 Achillea millefolium 1 N FACU Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
------ _--- -------...____._........
5 X Dominance test is>50%
' _ _ - ----- _ _---- _ _- ------ ' I
6 X Prevalence index is<_3A`
� - -- ',
8 Morphogical adaptations`(provide supporting data in ,
__ - -- - - -- -- - ---- -- - _ _
9 i Remarks or on a separate sheet)
- - ----- -- -- - - __ - - - --
1p
, __._._._ __
' 11 =Totai Cover Problematic hydrophytic vegetation'(explain)
' Woody vine stratum (Plot size: )
�� �- -- — �---- �; 'Indicalors of hydnc soil and weUand hydrology must be present,unless
I 1 �'�, disturbed or problematic ��.
. .. .. _.. _. ____.. _..___ ... ._. ... .. . . . __—__. ... . _ .. . . :
2 Hydrophytic
0 =Total Cover vegetation
, present? Y
'Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
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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.) '
__ _
_
tr Redox Features
'Dep[h(Inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) °/ Type' Loc'" , Texture � Remarks ;
' ----i
2 10yr 3/1 � 100 , loam i i
__ ^ - - - — - - ---- _• __.._ _ _ _ • ----j
11 10yr 3/1 100 ' clay loam I
i
20 10yr 5/3 i 95 7.Syr 3/3 � 5 C M clay , j
i
^ �
i
. � .�...T�t _"_ "_�IfI _ .. __ _� _. � .__
......._.. i.. ...I I __I _.. � _ __.... . I __...._. .._.._____-__- __----__-
I } # J
___. � -.___ -__. I . ... ..... ..._ .... . ._...... ........ ...._.. _._.. _______... . ._.._.... ..._.""'_...._I
_--_ _ _- _- .___--_ __-__'__ _...___"_"_1 .-.._' _'_ __ _ _-___' " '
'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 Soilr.
I 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)
; Thick Dark Surtace(Al2) Depleted Dark Surface(F7)
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) Redox Depressions(FS) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand hydrology must
, be present,unless disturbed or problematic
_ _ _ _ _ _ __- _ , _ __ _ _._ ___ _ __.
,Restrictive Layer(if observed): i
Type: ' Hydric soil present? N
Depth(inches): � ,
_ _ _ _
Remarics
�
__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: _
Primarv Indicators(minimum of one is reauired:check all that aoolvl Secondarv Indicators(minimum of two reauiredl
Surface Water(Ai) Aquatic Fauna(613) Surface Soil Cracks(B6)
___ __ ___
X High Water Table(A2) True Aquatic Plants(814) Drainage Pattems(B10)
Saturalion(A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
' Waler Marks(B1) Crayfish Burrows(C8)
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Sediment Deposits(B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Drifl Deposits(83) Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Stunted or Stressed Planls(D1)
r-- -—_ _ __._
Algal Mat or Crust(64) Geomorphic Position(D2)
� Iron Deposits(BS) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
Inundation Visible on Aenal Imagery(B7) Thin Muck SuRace(C7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(BS) Gauge or Well Data(D9)
Water-Stained Leaves(89) Other(Explain in Remarks) '
I _ . _ _�
'Field Observations: ,
Surface water present? Yes No Depth(inches): '
Water table present? Yes No Depth(inches): Indicators of wetland
__ _
Saturation present9 Yes No Depth(inches): �� hydrology present? Y
(indudes capillary fringe)
-- -- -- -- ,
_ __ _ _ __ __ ___------- --._ . __ --- —_ _ _ _ _. _ _
Describe recorded data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial phoros,previous inspections) if available:
Remarics _ _
' Heavy rains preceding the site visit may be responsible for the presence of water in the soil boring at 11 inches.
US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM-Midwest Region
ProjecUSite: 1860 Fox Street City/County: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 5/20/13
Applicant/Owner: Lucy Chorley State: MN Sampling Point: 1-1 Wet
__ - ---- - _ __ __ -. _ __ _
___._ __.- -__
Investigator(s): David Haar Section,Township,Range. T117N R23W S03
-_ - __ ..._- ---- -...-- -- _-- _ _- -----
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etcJ: level Local relief(concave,convex,none) none
Slope(%): 0 Lat: 44.968887 Long: -93.571896 Datum: WGS84
_.__ _
Soil Map Unit Name: Le Seur loam NWI Classification: none
- ----- _------ ___ _-- _-- _-- ---_ __ __._...
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 vegetation ,soil ,or hydrology naturally problematic? Are"normal circumstances"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 weUand hydrology present? Y , If yes,optional wetland site ID:
Remarks:(Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
Later than normal onset of spring,heavy rains preceding delineation. ',
VEGETATION--Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute% Dominant Indicator pominance Test Worksheet ',
Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Cover Species Staus Number of Dominant Species that are
_-- _..__
1 OBL,FACW,or FAC: 1 (A)
_ _ _ _ _ i
2 _ _ Total Number of Dominant Species
3 i
Across all Slrala: 2 (B) I
- ---- -...... __._. _
4 I Percent of Dominant Species that are I
-- -- . -- ___ _
5 ', OBL,FACW,or FAC: 50.00% (A/B)
- _. _ ---—_----- -- -- -
__ --
0 Total Cover '
Saolina/Shrub stratum (Plot size: ) Prevalence Index Worksheet
_ -
1 Comus stolonifera 1 Total%Cover of:
_ _ __ __ - -- -_ '
2 OBL species 15 x 1= 15
--- -- __ _ ---- ---. _
3 FACW species 0 x 2= 0
_ -__ _--- ._ __ _ __
4 FAC species 0 x 3= 0
_ - _ _-- -_------ _
5 FAC U species 5 x 4= 20
- -- _ ___- _..._... ___ _ ___
1 =Total Cover UPL species 0 x 5= 0
I Herb stratum (Plot size: ) Column totals 20 (A) 35 (B)
_- -- -_ _
1 Carex IacusMs 15 Y OBL Prevalence Index B/A= 1.75
__ _ _ _....._.._ _
2 Solidago canadensis 5 Y FACU '
_ __ _._. ___ .._..._... _ _
3 Galium sp. 2 N Hydrophytic Vegetation lndicators: '
__...._ - -- --
4 Pastinaca sativa 1 N Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
5 Dominance test is>50%
' - _-__ --
6 X Prevalence index is<_3.0'
7 _
8
_______-_..____ _._.__ Morphogical adaptations'(provide supporting data in ,
---- ------ -_— - _._ _ _ - -- �
9 Remarks or on a separate sheet)
' 10
_- _ _ -- - ' ---
23 =Total Cover , Problematic hydrophytic vegetation'(explain)
' Woodv vine stratum (Plot size: )
I 'Indicators of hydnc soil and wetland hydrology must be present,unless�.
1 '� disturbed or problematic �
... .. . ... . .._... ....___—.___.._.___ . . . .._._. j.... . . . .. ;
2 Hydrophytic
_-----
0 =Total Cover vegetation
' present? Y
,Remarks:Qnclude photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
_ _....__----.._ - -.-..____------ - - - — --------
�_..._—_.._ ___. . - - -------— -------._...___.__..._J
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.) '
Matrix Redox Features �
Depth(Inches), Color(moist) % Cobr(moist) % Type' Loc" Texture Remarks
_ -- --
2 10yr 3/t ; 100 I muck '
- � ---- __ _ { __._._. . __ � __ . - ;__ __ __... ---J
5 10yr 3/1 I mucky clay loam �
� - _---1
13 ' 10yr 5/2 i 95 7.5yr 3/3 I 5 C PL clay �
20 10yr 5/2 � 65 10yr 3/1 35 I
— ---- -- -— -- --� - —- --
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_� - __ ; ___ _ _ _ - _ � - _ _ � __ - --- ---�
--
, _ __ _ __ � -_ --_ �
--- ---- ----- -- --_-�- ------ _ - -- -- ---- � -
_ ------ --_
''Type:C=ConcentraUon,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) '
I 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) '
; _ ---
; X 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)
� Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) Redox Depressions(FS) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand hydrology must
' be present,unless disturbed or problematic
_ ___ . ___ __...__ ___ .__
_._.._.. _ _--r --
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type: I Hydric soil present? Y '
Depth(inches):
.._... .. ... .. _..... . . i '.
Remarks:
i
II
HYDROLOGY
,Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primarv Indicators(minimum of one is reauired:check all that aoolvl Secondarv Indicators(minimum of two requiredl i
' X Surface Water(Ai) Aquatic Fauna(613) Surface Soil Cracks(86)
__---
: High Water Table(A2) True Aquatic Plants(B14) Drainage Pattems(810)
Saturation(A3) X Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
' Water Marks(B1) Crayfish Burrows(C8)
�Sediment Deposits(82) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) Saturation Visible on Aenal Imagery(C9)
_. . .
Dnft Deposits(B3) Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)
-- -
Algal Mal or Crust(B4) Geomorphic Position(D2)
----
Iron Deposits(65) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) FAC-Neutral Test(DS)
! Inundation Visible on Aenal Imagery(67) Thin Muck Surface(C7)
Sparsely Vegelaled Concave Surface(BS) Gauge or Well Data(D9) ,
Water-Stained Leaves(69) Other(Explain in Remarks)
Field Observ P ons: P ( ) �
Surface water resent? Yes No De th inches: i
___ ----------
Water table present? Yes No Depth(inches): �', Indicators of wetland
_ - --_
I Saturetion present? Yes No Depth(inches): I hydrology present? Y
(includes capillary fnnge)
-- _.. _ _
_ __ -- ----- _ - __ _ __ _ _
-- -- --- __----- 1
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Describe recorded data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available:
_ _ _ __ __ _ _ _
'Remarks: '
L �
US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
WETLAND DETERMINATION OATA FORM-Midwest Region
ProjecVSite: 1860 Fox Street City/County: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 5/20/13
ApplicanUOwner: Lucy Chorley State: MN Sampling Point: SP 2-1 Up
- - -- -- -- -- -- - _._.__._... __... _---- _.. .. _.._ __ _
Investigator(s): David Haar Section,Township,Range T117N R23W S03
____ ---- -._ . ___--- -------..__._.. __- . __._._ . _._.....__...._ ...__-- —
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): level Local relief(concave,convex,none) none
Slope(%): 1 Lat: 44.969345 Long: -93.569084 Datum: WGS84
_ _ ___._ ._.
Soil Map Unit Name: NWI Classification: none
- ----_ --— --- __ _ _ _ ____ _--—
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 vegetation ,soil ,or hydrology naturally problematic? Are"normal circumstances"present? Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS (If needed,explain any answers in remarks.)
Hydrophytic vegetation present? Y '
-----.__
Hydnc soil present? Y ' Is the sampled area within a wetland? N
' Indicators of weUand hydrology present9 N ', If yes,optional weUand site ID:
'Remarks:(Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
' Later than normal onset of spring,heavy rains preceding delineation.
VEGETATION--Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute% Dominant Indicator pominance Test Worksheet
Tree Stratum (Plot size. ) Cover Species Staus ,Number of Dominant Species that are ',
1 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 5 Y FACW OBL,FACW,or FAC: 3 (A)
_ _
I Z _ _ Total Number of Dominant Species
, 3 Aaoss all Strata: 3 (B)
__ _ - -- ---
4 Percent of Dominant Species thal are '
_ — -- — ---_ _ _
5 OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100.00% (A/B)
_ --- -- -- ----_ _----- _
! 5 =Total Cover
Sa I�inp/Shrub stratum (Plot size: ) Prevalence Index Worksheet
1 Rhamnus cathartica 35 Y FAC ' Total%Cover of:
_ —_ _ _ _ '
2 Acernegundo 2 N FAC ' OBL species 0 x 1= 0
__ --_ _ ---- — -- __ —
' 3 Tilia amencana 1 N FACU FACW species 35 x 2= 70 '
__ - _ ___--- ---- --- -
' 4 FAC species 37.5 x 3= 112.5 '
__ __ _---- -- __
5 I FACU species 3 x 4= 12 '
_ -. ......... _ __
, 38 =Total Cover UPL species 0 x 5= 0
Herb stratum (Plot size: ) Column totals 75.5 (A) 194.5 (B)
_..._... ---- ---_ _ _._ _...__._ _.
1 Phalans arundinacea 30 Y FACW Prevalence Index-B/A= 2.58
___ ._
, 2 Viola sp. 1 N '
__ _....___ _
', 3 Glechoma hederacea 1 N FACU ' Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: ,
_....- --------
, 4 Galium sp. 1 N ', Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation '
', 5 Alliana petiolafa 0.5 N FAC X Dominance test is>50% i
- -----___ ---- -- _— I
! 6 X Prevalence index is<_3A`
_ _-- -
7 __ i
6 Morphogical adaptations'(provide supporting data in '
_---- __.._.. . .._.__._._ __._._ _ . _.__.._ -----. . . _-----.. __- --. __.___
9 Remarks or on a separate sheet)
10 __--- _ - ---- - -- ------ ----- -
33.5 =Total Cover j Problematic hydrophytic vegetation'(explain)
Woody vine stratum (Plot size: ) �, !
� � 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present,unless;
, 1 Parthenocissus quinquefolia 1 FACU a�s��rbed o�probiemavc
__ _ _ _ _ _ i
Z Hydrophytic '
' 1 =Total Cover vegetation
' present? Y
Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
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US Amy Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
SOIL Sampling Point: SP 2-1 Up
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Matrix _ Redox Features _ _ _ '
'Depth(Inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type' Loc^ Texture Remarks
2 10yr2/1 } 100 � mucky peat . _�— i
__ _ _--- � _- - -- _� -- _......... --- ---
-- _ _ -
16 10yr 2/1 I 100 clay loam �
; __ __- �
20 10yr 4/3 I 100 ', � I sandy clay i
� , I
�— - -- —r -- — � -- -- ' I
� � } I
� _- � , _ __. __._ -- -- -----�
i
� � _.._ __
�---_ ! _L - ---- ___ _
---- -. ._---... _ - --- -- -
`Type:C=Concentretion,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(SS) Dark Surtace(S7)(LRR K,L) '
-- _ _ ____
Black Histic(A3) Stripped Matrix(S6) X 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(AS) 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 Surtace(F7)
', Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) Redox Depressions(FS) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand hydrology must '
' be present,unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer(if observed): ' ---
'Type: Hydric soil present? Y
'Depth(inches): i
_ _ _ .. _.._.._ _.._ _
Remarks '
� . _...... __..._.. _.._ .. ._._.._.._.... . __. __. . ._.. _....... .___ _...... ._..... __... _.... ._ .__I,
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Pnman Indicators(minimum of one is reauired:check all that applv) Secondan Indicators(minimum of two reauiredl.
Surface Water(Ai) Aquatic Fauna(613) Surface Soil Cracks(B6) ,
� High Water Table(A2) True Aquatic Plants(814) Drainage Pattems(B10) '
,` Saturation(A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) Dry-Season Water Table(C2) '
; _ __ _
Water Marks(B1) Cra�sh Burrows(C8) '
-_
�—Sediment Deposits(B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
` Dnft Deposits(B3) Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) _ Stunted or Stressed Plants(Dt) '
�—Algal Mat or Crust(B4) Geomorphic Posilion(D2) I
I-- --
Iron Deposits(B5) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
' Inundation Visible on Aenal Imagery(B7) Thin Muck Surface(C7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8) Gauge or Well Data(D9)
Water-Stained Leaves(B9) Other(Explain in Remarks)
,Field Observations: .
i Surface water present? Yes No X Depth(inches): l i
-.._.._....._.._.. :
I Water table present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 18 Indicators of wetland i
-
Saturation present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 16 ' hydrology present? N
--- ---__
,(includes capillary fringe) '
--- --_ __-_. -- ---- -- --- _--- -- _ _ . __ __--
I Describe recorded data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: ,
Remarks __ _ _
i
t _ - - - �I
US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM-Midwest Region
ProjecUSite: 1860 Fox Street City/County: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 5/20/13
ApplicanUOwner: Lucy Chorley State: MN Sampling Point: SP 2-1 Wet
Investigator(s): David Haar Section,Township,Range: T117N R23W S03
Landfortn(hillslope,terrace,etc.): level Local relief(concave,convex,none): none
Slope(%): 1 Lat: 44.969343 Long: -93.568994 Datum: WGS84
__ __ __ ____ _ _ __ ____
Soil Map Unit Name: Lester-Kilkenny NWI Classification: none
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 vegetation ,soil ,or hydrology naturally problematic? Are"normal circumstances"present? Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS (If needed,explain any answers in remarks.)
Hydrophytic vegetation present7 Y ; ',
-_
Hydric soil present9 Y Is the sampled area within a wetland? Y i
Indicators of wetland hydrology present? Y I If yes,optional wetland site ID:
Remarks:(Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.) ',
Later than normal onset of spring, heavy rains preceding delineation. ',
VEGETATION--Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute% Dominant Indicator pominance Test Worksheet
Tree Stratum (Plot size ) Cover Species Staus Number of Dominant Species that are '
____
' 1 OBL,FACW,or FAC: 1 (A) '
__
' 2 ' Total Number of Dominant Species
__ --- ___ _----
3 Across all Strata: 1 (B)
_ _ -- ---- -- -- _ ___
4 ' Percent of Dominant Species that are
-- --- -- -
' S OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100.00% (A/B)
0 =Total Cover
____ ___
�glinq/Shrub stratum (Plot size: ) Prevalence Index Worksheet :
--- __
1 Total%Cover of:
_.._.. _ _._..__._ . . _......_. _.... -- -_..._ ,
2 ', OBL species 1 x 1= 1 '
__- - _--. _.. __ --__...___-- ----- ----- ---
3 I FACW species 30 x 2= 60
_ --- - - -_-_
' 4 ' FAC species 0 x 3= 0
_ _ _-------- __ __
5 ', FACU species 0 x 4= 0
__ _ _ ___- _ .._ _
' 0 =Total Cover UPL species 0 x 5= 0 '
, Herb stratum (Plot size: ) Column totals 31 (A) 61 (B)
- -_. _._.._ _ __
' 1 Phalans arundinacea 30 Y FACW Prevalence Index-B/A= 1.97
--__---
2 Typha latifolia 1 N OBL
__ - -- ___ ___ _ _ _
3 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
_........ -...- . _....._. _ _.._..._. _.....__....___ __
4 Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
5 X Dominance test is>50%
6 X Prevalence index is<_3A`
7 _ — - — ''
' 8 ' Morphogical adaptations`(provide supporting data in ,
-- ----------- — - ------__ _ _ --- -...._ _.. _....
', 9 ' Remarks or on a separate sheet) ',
' 10
__ ----- -
' _ _ __ ___._ ..__.._ _ _
', 31 =Total Cover , Problematic hydrophytic vegetation"(explain)
' Woodv vine stratum (Plot size: )
�. ------- --- 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present,unless''�,
', 1 ' tlisturbed or problematic ''�
' __-- -- . .. .. .. .+,.
z _ __ _ _ Hydrophytic
-- . __.. .—. _ . Ve
0 Total Cover getation i
' present? Y I
',Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet) '
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US Amy Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
SOIL Sampling Point: SP 2-1 Wet
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
_ _
', p�jx Redox Features I
'Depth Qnches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type' Loc" Texture j Remarks '
�— -�_
6 N 2.5 100 mucky peat
. . __ __ __ _ -__ _ , __._ _ -- __ _---
12 N 2.5 100 mucky clay loam
_ , —
20 ' N 2.5 � 100 10yr 5/2 � 3 , D M clay
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, _ ; __
'-__ _ _ ---___ ..-.____ _____-_�_ __ _____-_` _.._"_____.._-_..l ._._..__-1 ...._.. _______-_ _._-_--_-_ "_'."_..._... .........._ ____-__- __- _- - _ - �
'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(SS) 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) X Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1) Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R)
Stratifed Layers(A5) Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
__ _ __
2 cm Muck(A10) Depleted Matrix(F3) Other(explain in remarks)
_ ._
Depleted Below Oark Surface(A11) Redox Dark Surface(F6) ',
X Thick Dark Surtace(Al2) Depleted Dark Surface(F7) ,
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) Redox Depressions(F8) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand hydrology must ,
be present,unless disturbed or problematic ,
_.____ _.__.. _ _.
-- _ _ I --- - __ _
Restrictive Layer(if observed): '
IType: Hydric soil present? Y
'Depth(inches): i
Remarks:
_ _ - _ __ ___ _
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_ __ ___ . _ _ _ _ _ _ __�
HYDROLOGY
__ __ _ _ _ ____
,Wetland Hydrology Indicators: '
'Primarv Indicators(minimum of one is reauired:check all that aoolvl Secondarv Indicators(minimum of two reouiredl
' Surface Water(A1) Aquatic Fauna(613) Surface Soil Cracks(B6)
X High Water Table(A2) True Aquatic Plants(B14) Drainage Patterns(810)
Saturation(A3) Hydrogen Sutfide Odor(C1) Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(B1) Crayfish Burrows(C8)
----
~ Sediment Deposits(82) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) Saturation Visible on Aenal Imagery(C9) ',
I Dnft Deposits(83) Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) SWnted or Stressed Plants(D1)
F Algal Mat or Crust(64) Geomorphic Position(D2)
�--- --
Iron Deposits(B5) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(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)
Wa[er-Stained Leaves(B9) Other(Explain in Remarks)
Field Observations:
Surtace water present? Yes No X Depth(inches): i
---- _---- -------
Water table present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 4 i Indicators of wetland
Saturation present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 4 I hydrology present? Y �
-__ _____
(includes capillary fringe) �
-- ----- - --- --- ---_ _ _ . __ _ _...._ _ _... .
Describe recorded data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial phoros,previous inspections),rf available:
'Remarks: __ ____ _
I
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US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM-Midwest Region
ProjecUSite: 1860 Fox Street City/County: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 5/20/13
ApplicanUOwner: Lucy Chorley State: MN Sampling Point: SP 3-1 Up
-- ... __ __ _ __ ___ __ _ _ __
-----_ ..__...
Investigator(s): David Haar Section,Township,Range: T117N R23W S03
__- --......_ - _ _ __-- ___.._._
_ ___ _ _--
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): level Local relief(concave,convex none). none
Slope(%): 0 Lat: 44.968736 Long: -93.570904 Datum: WGS84
_ __ _
__ __
Soil Map Unit Name: Cordova loam NWI Classification: none
--- - _ --- -- -. ---_ _- _ _ __
_---- -- _-__ _—_____....
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions of the site typical for this time of the year7 N (If no,explain in remarks)
Are vegetation X ,soil ,or hydrology significantly disturbed?
Are vegetation ,soil ,or hydrology naturally problematic? Are"normal circumstances"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 weUand hydrology present? N If yes,optional wetland site ID:
Remarks:(Explain altemative procedures here or in a separate report.)
Later than normal onset of spring, heavy rains preceding delineation. '
VEGETATION--Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute% Dominant Indicator pominance Test Worksheet
Tree Stratum (Plot size ) Cover Species Staus Number of Dominanl Species that are
� _. __ _ OBL,FACW,or FAC: 1 �A)
z Total Number of Dominant Species '
3 __ __ __ _ ___ Across aII Strata: 2 (B)
____._ _ ___
4 '
__ __ _ . , Percent of Dominant Species lhat are
5 OBL,FACW,or FAC: 50.00% (A/B)
_ _ _ _-- -- _ _ __
_--
_____
0 Total Cover
Saolinq/Shrub stratum (Plot size: ) Prevalence Index Worksheet
', 1 Rhamnus cathartica 3 FAC Total%Cover of: '
-
2 Acernegundo 1 Y FAC ' OBL species 0 x 1= 0
--- _-- --— ---
3 .. FACW species 10 x 2= 2p
4 ' FAC species 4 x 3= 12 j
— - . __
, 5 FAC U species 8 x 4= 32 I
__ _ _ __ ---- -- _ _ _ _
__ __ _ __
4 =Total Cover UPL species 0 x 5= 0 '
Herb stratum (Plot size: ) , Column totals 22 (A) 64 (B)
---__- - __
1 Turt grass 40 Y Prevalence Index=B/A= 2.91
_---- --
, 2 Phalansarundinacea 10 N FACW
_ __- _ __ _ __
' 3 Taraxacum o�cinale 5 N FACU ', Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
_ -- ---_._. ____ _ i
' 4 Cirsium arvense 3 N FACU Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
_..._--- --- ----- _--
5 . Dominance test is>50%
6 X Prevalence index is<_3.0'
7
8 _
____ _.___ ______ __..._. _____--_ _ Morphogical adaptations`(provide supporting data in
-- ____ _- ---
9 Remarks or on a separate sheet)
' 10
_ -- ------- -- __
_ -
58 =Total Cover Problematic hydrophytic vegetation'(explain)
Woody vine stratum (Plot size: ) ;
, ------� � 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present,unless;
'� 1 '�. disturbed or problematic I
...._.._-_____.___.... __... . �,
. ... ._.. ,. . ... ... .__ __-,
2 ' Hydrophytic '
___
0 =Total Cover ' vegetation '
' present? Y
__ -----
Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
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US Amy Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
SOIL Sampling Point: SP 3-1 Up
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) '
_ _ _
' t i ', Redox Features �
Depth Qnches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type" Loc" ' Texture Remarks
-- _---
9 10yr 3/1 �i 100 I � clay loam
_ _ _ __r : _ _._.._� _._.._..__ _ � ----- _ __ ___.
' 15 10yr 3/1 � 99 ' 10yr 5B 1 D I M day loam
20 10yr 3/1 � 100 clay
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--- ---- i --- ----- -1 --- ---1 -- ----- -- ---- __ _. '.
"Type:C=Concentration,D=Depletion,RM=Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. "`Location:PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix '
Hydric Soil lndicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
' Histisol(A1) Sandy Gleyed Matrix(54) 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)
i Hydrogen Sulfde(A4) Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1) Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R)
— _._._..... ---.
Stratified Layers(A5) Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) Very Shallow Dark Surtace(TF12)
2 cm Muck(A10) Depleted Matrix(F3) Other(explain in remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surtace(A11) Redox Dark Surface(F6)
---
Thick Dark Surface(Al2) Depleted Dark Surtace(F7)
. Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) Redox Depressions(F8) `Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand hydrology must
be present,unless disturbed or problematic
- - - -- ___
__ _. _
Restrictive Layer(if observed�:
'Type: I Hydric soil present? N
Depth(inches):
. _ __ -- __
, _ _ _ _ 1 ___ _
'Remarks
HYDROLOGY _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ �
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primarv Indicators(minimum of one is reauired:check all that aoolvl Secondarv Indicators jminimum of two reauiredl
Surface Water(A1) Aquatic Fauna(613) Suriace Soil Cracks(B6)
�_ _ __
' High Water Table(A2) True Aquatic Plants(B14) Drainage Pattems(B10)
Saturation(A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
� Water Marks(B1) Cra�sh Burrows(CS)
-_
~-Sediment Deposits(B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) SaWration Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
�Drift Deposils(B3) Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1) '
---- _._..
Algal Mal or Crust(B4) Geomorphic Posilion(D2)
�Iron Deposits(B5) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) FAGNeutral Test(DS)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B7) Thin Muck Surface(C7)
Sparsely Vegetaled Concave Surface(BS) Gauge or Well Data(D9)
Water-Stained Leaves(B9) Other(Explain in Remarks)
Field Observations: _ _ i
I
',Surface water present? Yes No Depth(inches): i ,
---- - - ____
Water table present? Yes No Depth(inches): ;' Indicators of wetland '
__ ---
',Saturation present? Yes No Depth(inches): ! hydrology present? N _ ',
(includes capillary fringe) __ i
__ _- ------ _...--_. _ __ -- --- --- . __ ----
Describe recorded data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,prewous inspections),if available: ��
Remarks: _ ___. . ___..... _ ___._. ___..- --__-
�---- J
US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM-Midwest Region
ProjecVSite: 1860 Fox Street City/County: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 5/20/13
Applicant/Owner: Lucy Chorley State: MN Sampling Point: SP 3-1 Wet
- ---- - - __....... -- _-- --- --- - ___ --- - _........_...
Investigator(s): David Haar Section,Township,Range: T117N R23W S03
--- - ___
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): level Local relief(concave,convex,none): none
Slope(%): 0 Lat: 44.968702 Long -93.570943 Datum: WGS84
_ _ _ _----
Soil Map Unit Name: Cordova loam NWI Classification: none
-- ----- - __
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 vegetation ,soil ,or hydrology naturally problematic7 Are"normal circumstances"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 I If yes,optional wetland site ID: '
Remarks:(Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
Later than normal onset of spring,heavy rains preceding delineation.
VEGETATION--Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute% Dominant Indicator pominance Test Worksheet
Tree Stratum (Plot size ) Cover Species Staus Number of Dominant Species lhat are
1 OBL,FACW,or FAC: 3 (A)
_ _ __ ___ _ _ _ _
I 2 Total Number of Dominant Species
3 , Across all Strata: 3 (B)
__ ___ _ _ _ ---- --- _ _ - --- '
4 Percent of Dominant Species that are
5 OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100.00% (A/B)
0 =Total Cover '
Saolina/Shrub stratum (Plot size: ) ' Prevalence Index Worksheet
__--
1 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 1 FACW ' Total%Cover of:
_ _ __....__ ___ ,
, 2 Acernegundo 1 Y FAC , OBL species 0 x 1= 0
- --- --- -__ __
' 3 Rhamnus cathartica 1 Y FAC ' FACW species 41 x 2= 82 ,
—_ _ ---- __----
', 4 ', FAC species 2 x 3= 6 I
_ ----- _ . __
' S FACU species 2 x 4= 8 '
_.._ _....._.__ _
3 =Total Cover ', UPL species 0 x 5= 0 '
Herb stratum (Plot size: ) Column totals 45 (A) 96 (B) '
---- ---- _
1 Phalans arundinacea 40 Y FACW Prevalence Index=B/A= 2.13 '
-----
, 2 Turf grass 10 N
__....._ _
', 3 Cirsium arvense 2 N FACU Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
-- ---- ---- ----
', 4 Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
-- --------------
I 5 X Dominance test is>50%
---- ---- - —_ _ ---- __
I 6 X Prevalence index is s3A`
�
' $ Morphogical adaptations'(provide supporting data in ',
_-------------- - -- -- --- -- ----- ----- -------_
9 Remarks or on a separate sheet) ,
10- ---- - -- - _ _ _ _.. . ____..... . ._.._- ----- __- - --- --- _
52 =Total Cover Problematic hydrophytic vegetation'(explain)
Woodv vine stratum (Plot size: )
� - � - �- � � - 'Indicators of hydric soll antl wetland hydrology must be present,unless
1 � disturbed or problemaGc '
. . __.. . . _..__ ._._ _ ....... _..._. ._ _. ____. .
2 ' Hydrophytic
' 0 =Total Cover vegetation
', present? Y
_ _ _
_ _
Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
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US Amy Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
SOIL Sampling Point: SP 3-1 Wet
'Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of i�dicators.) i
trix Redox Features 1
Depth Qnches)',
Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type' Loc" , Texture � Remarks
_. _— _ _
5 N 2 5 � 100 mucky peat I I
. _.__ ... _ -.._._ _..._..- - -.. _.--.., _.-- - � -- - -- --- - _ _ _---1
12 , N 2 5 � 97 2.5yr'/. 3 i C M mucky clay loam j
24 N 2.5 . i 100 _ _ _ _ _ , mucky clay — _--i
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-- --- - I ' -- ---i --- _ ------ - --... __.. , _ -- i
'`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(SS) 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) X Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1) Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R)
--__ _ -
Stratified Layers(AS) Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12) '
i -
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)
' Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) Redox Depressions(FS) "Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand hydrology must
', be present,unless disturbed or problematic
Restrictive Layer(if observed): I
Type: i Hydric soil present? Y
Depth(inches):
Remarks:
_ _ _ — _ __ __ _ ____
�
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primarv indicators(minimum of one is reouired:check all that aoolvl Secondarv Indicators(minimum of two reauiredl
Surface Water(A1) Aquatic Fauna(B13) Surface Soil Cracks(B6)
High Water Table(A2) True Aquatic Plants(B14) Drainage Pattems(B10)
i X Saturation(A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(B1) Crayfish Burrows(CS)
�Sediment Deposits(82) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
; Dnft Deposils(B3) Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) SWnted or Stressed Plants(D1)
_.
Algal Mal or Crust(B4) Geomorphic Position(D2)
Iron Deposits(B5) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) FAC-NeuUal Tes[(D5)
Inundation Visible on Aenal Imagery(B7) Thin Muck Surface(C7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(BS) Gauge or Well Data(D9)
, Water-Stained Leaves(B9) Other(Explain in Remarks)
'FieldObsepaPons: _.._ _ ---- P C ) ----- --
�'I Surface water resent7 Yes No X De th inches: III
Water table resent. Yes No X De th mches: � Indicators of wetland
Saturation present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 12 hydrology present? Y
(includes capillary fnnge) i _ _ I
----- -- _ _ __ --- --- - - _ _ _ _ 1
'Describe recorded data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial phoros,previous inspections),if available.
Remarks __ _ __ _ __ I
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US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM-Midwest Region
ProjecUSite: 1860 Fox Street City/County: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 5/20/13
ApplicanUOwner: Lucy Choriey State: MN Sampling Point: 4-1 Up
_ ... ...-- - --------- —- ---...... -- ---- - --
Investigator(s): David Haar Section,Township,Range: T117N R23W S03
---- ---- _ - -- --- ---_ ---..._ ------—--
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): level Local relief(concave,convex,none): none
Slope(%): 0 Lat: 44.967861 Long: -93.571194 Datum: WGS84
_ _ __ _ ------
Soil Map Unit Name: Cordova loam NWI Classification: none
— -- -- __----_ ____ . --- - ---_ —____ _ _.
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 disturbed7
Are vegetation ,soil ,or hydrology naturally problematic? Are"normal circumstances"present? Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS (if needed,explain any answers in remarks.)
Hydrophytic vegetation present? N
Hydric soil present? N Is the sampled area within a wetland? N lil
I Indicators of weUand hydrology present? Y If yes,optional wetland site ID:
Remarks:(Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
Later than normal onset of spring,heavy rains preceding delineation. ;
VEGETATION--Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute% Dominant Indicator ' Dominance Test Worksheet
Tree Stratum (Plot s�ze ) Cover Species Staus Number of Dominant Species that are
__.__.-
1 OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (A)
__..__.... _...._ __.
Z Total Number of Dominant Species '
, 3 Across all Strata: 1 (B)
___ _.._.. - - - --- _..._
4 - _- ___ -_- _ _.____ - - ---_---- _ _ _._._ � Percent of Dominant Species that are
5 OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0.00°/ (A/B)
--- -- _-- ------ -
_-__ - ---
0 =Total Cover ,
, �linq/Shrub stratum (Plot size: ) Prevalence Index Worksheet ,
__.._._.......--._..__
' 1 Ulmus amencana 0.1 FACW Total%Cover of:
--------- -
2 __ I OBL species 0 x 1= 0
____- - - - __
3 . . FACW species 3.1 x 2= 62 ,
; __--- _---- - ---- - -- - -_ _
4 FAC species 3 x 3= 9
_. ------- _ __._.
5 FACU species 28 x 4= 112
---- ---- - -- __ _ _ _
0.1 =Total Cover ' UPL species 0 x 5= 0
' Herb stratum (Pbt size: ) ', Column totals 34.1 (A) 127.2 (B)
---------- -- - - ----_ _
1 Taraxacum o(ficinale 20 Y FACU Prevalence Index=B/A= 3.73
_ ____ ___ _
, 2 Glechoma hederacea 5 N FACU ' '
3 Poa pratensis 3 N FAC Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators. ',
----- ---- ---_
4 Phalans arundinacea 3 N FACW Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
5 Unknown 3 N Dominance test is>50%
__ ___ __ _ _
6 Solidago canadensis 3 N FACU Prevalence index is s3.0' '.
- -------_--
7 Echinacea purpurea 2 N
8 _ , Morphogical adaptations'(provide supporting data in
-- -------- _ ___
9 ', Remarks or on a separate sheet)
-- -- __ __ ___ _---.__ ----
' 10 '
_ _
' 39 =Total Cover Problematic hydrophytic vegetation'(explain) ',
Woody vine stratum (Plot size: )
. — - --- -��� - 'Indicators of hydric soil ana weUantl hydrology must be present,unless'�,
� 1 disturbed or problematic ''�
, . ..... __... .. ... . ..__ _._._ .__.... ...__. . .. _. . ._.. .... ___.... .. . . ....._. _!
2 Hydrophytic
0 =Total Cover vegetation '
present? N
',Remarks:(Include phoro numbers here or on a separate sheet)
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US Amy Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
SOIL Sampling Point: 4-1 Up
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
' t i Redox Features
Depth(Inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type' Loc" Texture Remarks �
4 10yr 2/1 I 99 10yr 5/6 1 C � M sandy Gay loam �
I
- � ---- ---- _ _ _, _.. , __ _ _ __
_ - — - _ --- -
17 10yr 2/1 100 � clay
22 10 r 4/2 85 10 r 5/6 � - --
Y Y i 15 C i M clay
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,
'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(56) 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)
' ---
Stretified Layers(AS) Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) Very Shallow Dark Surtace(TF12)
--- _ _ _
2 cm Muck(A10) Depleted Matrix(F3) Other(explain in remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surtace(A11) Redox Dark Surface(F6) ,
__
, Thick Dark Surface(Al2) Depleted Dark Surface(F7) '
, Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) Redox Depressions(FS) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand hydrology must
be present,unless disturbed or problematic
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Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type: i Hydric soil present? N '
Depth(inches):
Remarks:
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HYDROLOGY
,Wetland Hydrology Indicators: _ '
Primary Indicators(tninimum of one is required:check all that aoolvl Secondarv Indicators(minimum of two reauired),
Surface Water(Ai) Aquatic Fauna(813) Surface Soil Cracks(B6)
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High Water Table(A2) True Aquatic Plants(B14) Drainage Pattems(B10)
X Saturation(A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
' Water Marks(B1) Crayfish Burrows(CS)
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Sediment Deposits(B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
_ _ _
' Dnft Deposits(B3) Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1) '
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~ Algal Mat or Crusl(B4) Geomorphic Position(D2)
~Iron Deposits(B5) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) FAC-Neutral Tesl(D5)
' Inundation Visible on Aenal Imagery(87) Thin Muck Surface(C7) '
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(BS) Gauge or Well Data(D9) ,
Water-Stained Leaves(B9) Other(Explain in Remarks)
Field Observations:
Surface water present7 Yes No X Depth(inches): :
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'Water table present? Yes No X Depth(inches): ; Indicators of wetland
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Saturation present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 9 hydrology present? Y
(includes capillary fringe)
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Describe recorded data(stream gauge monitonng well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available:
Remarks: _ __ ___ __ _ _ _ '
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US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM-Midwest Region
ProjecVSite: 1860 Fox Street City/County: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 5/20/13
ApplicanVOwner: Lucy Choriey State: MN Sampling Point: 4-1 Wet
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Investigator(s): David Haar Section,Township,Range: T117N R23W S03
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Landforrn(hillslope,terrace etc.): level Local relief(concave,convex,none): none
Slope(%): 0 Lat: 44.967824 Long: -93.57128 Datum: WGS84
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Soil Map Unit Name: Cordova loam NWI Classification: None
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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 vegetation ,soil ,or hydrology naturally problematic? Are"normal circumstances"present? Yes
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS (If needed,explain any answers in remarks.)
_ __l
I Hydrophytic vegetation present? Y
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Hydric soil present? Y Is the sampled area within a wetland? Y
Indicators of weUand hydrology present? Y if yes,optional wetland site ID:
Remarks:(Explain alternative procedures here or in a separate report.)
Later than normal onset of spring,heavy rains preceding delineation. '
VEGETATION--Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute% Dominant Indicator pominance Test Worksheet
Tree Stratum (Plot size: ) Cover Species Staus Number of Dominant Species that are
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1 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 5 Y FACW OBL,FACW,or FAC: 3 (A) '
2 _ . Total Number of Dominant Species '
3 Across all Strata: 3 (B)
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4 ' Percent of Dominant Species that are
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5 ' OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100.00% (A/B)
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', 5 =Total Cover
' Saolinq/Shrub stratum (Plot size: ) ', Prevalence Index Worksheet
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' 1 Salix nigra 3 OBL ' Total%Cover of: '
_ _...._.._ __ __
', 2 Rhamnus cathartica 2 Y FAC OBL species 3 x 1= 3
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3 Acernegundo 1 N FAC FACW species 45.1 x 2= 902 i
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4 Comus stolonifera 0.5 N ', FAC species 3 x 3= 9 !
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5 Ulmus amencana 0.1 N FACW FACU species 6 x 4= 24
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', 6.6 =Total Cover UPL species 0 x 5= 0
, Herb stratum (Plot size: ) ' Column totals 57.1 (A) 126.2 (B) ,
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' 1 Phalans arundinacea 40 Y FACW Prevalence Index=B/A= 221 '
_ _ _ __ _
, 2 Taraxacum o�cinale 3 N FACU
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3 Solidago canadensis 2 N FACU Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: ,
_...._. _.._ _..
, 4 Glechoma hederacea 1 N FACU Rapid test for hydrophytic vegetation
5 Echinacea purpurea X Dominance test is>50%
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6 ' X Prevalence index is<_3.0'
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8
____ _________ ..__ .______ ____ Morphogical adaptations'(provide supporting data in
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9 Remarks or on a separate sheet) ',
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10
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46 =Total Cover Problematic hydrophytic vegetation'(explain)
Woody vine stratum (Plot size: ) '
�. �--� -- '�. •Indicators of hydric soil antl wetland hytlrology must be present,unless.
I, 1 �� disturbed or problematic
. .. . . ___. . .__.__.. . ..... . .__ .. .._.. ,
2 Hydrophytic
_ _
' 0 =Total Cover vegetation
present? Y ',
Remarks:Qnclude photo numbers here or on a separate sheet)
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US Amy Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
SOIL Sampling Point: 4-1 Wet
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) '
I a ix ftedox Features
Depth(Inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type' Loc" Texture +--_ Remarks -�
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1 10yr2/1 ; 100 � muck �
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15 10yr 2/1 99 10yr 5/3 1 . D j M mucky clay loam . i
' 22 10yr 3/1 i 85 '10yr 5/3 S 7.5yr 3/3 10&5 , i M sandy clay
__ _ _. ___ _} __, __ _ , _ _ _ _ _- - - -- .__
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_._ �.... . _.._- .._._.. � .___.... _____. __I _..._...___� ......._.. __-- �--..___
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'`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(SS) 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(AS) Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
__........ —
I X 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 Surtace(F7) '
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) Redox Depressions(F8) •Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and weltand hydrology must
', be present,unless disturbed or problematic
_ ___ ___
Restrictive Layer(if observed): . .__ __� _ _ __ _ _ _. _:
Type: � Hydric soil present? Y
Depth(inches): '
_ _ __ __ _ __ _ _.._-
Remarks:
�
HYDROLOGY _ _ __
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primarv Indicators(minimum of one is reauired:check all that aoolvl Secondarv Indicators(minimum of two reauiredl
Surface Water(A1) Aquatic Fauna(813) Surface Soil Cracks(B6)
X High Water Table(A2) True Aquatic Plants(B14) Drainage Pattems(810)
X Saturation(A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
' Water Marks(Bt) Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Sediment Deposits(B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Dnfl Deposits(63) Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Slunted or Stressed Plants(D1) '
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�Algal Mat or Crust(64) X Geomorphic Position(D2)
Iron Deposits(B5) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) FAC-Neutral Test(D5) '
' Inundation Visible on Aenal Imagery(B7) Thin Muck Surface(C7)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(BS) Gauge or Well Data(D9) ,
X Water-Stained Leaves(B9) Other(Explain in Remarks)
Field Observations: _ i _
,Surtace water present9 Yes No X Depth(inches): I
Water table present9 Yes X No Depth(inches): 13 I Mdicators of wetland
_ _ �
'Saturation present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 10 � hydrology present? Y
_ . ._---_ ___
'(includes capillary fringe)
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Describe recorded data(stream gauge,monitonng well,aerial photos,previous inspections),rf available: '
'Remarkx
' After 20 minutes the water table in the soil bore hole had risen to within 2"of the soil surface. '
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US Army Corps of Engineers Midwest Region
THE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION SECTION
Plant Indicator Status
INDICATOR CATEGORIES*
Obligate Wetland (OBL)—Occur almost always (estimnted probability >99%) under natural
conditions in wetlands.
Facultative Wetland (FACW)—Usually occur in wetlands (estimated probability 67%- 99%),
but occasionally found in non-wet(ands.
Facultative (FAC)—Equally likely to occur in wetlands or non-wetlands (estimated probabiliry
34% - 66%).
Facultative Upland (FACU)— Usually occur in non-wetlands (estimated probability 67%-
99%), but occasionally found in wetlands (estimated probabiliry 1% -33%).
Obligate Upland (UPL)—Occur in wetlands in another region, but occur almost always
(estimated probabiliry >99%) 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
ANGUS SERIES
The Angus series consists of very deep,well drained soils forn�ed in calcareous loamy glacial till on
moraines and till plains. Penneability is moderate. Slopes range from 2 to 5 percent. Mean annual
precipitation is about 28 inches.Mean annual air temperature is about 46 degrees F.
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Fine-loamy, mixed, s��peractive, mesic Mollic Hap(udalfs
TYPICAL PEDON: Angus loam with a convex slope of about 5 percent on a ground
moraine in a cultivated field. (Colors are for moist soil unless otherwise noted.)
Ap--O to 8 inches; black (lOYR 2/1) loam, dark grayish brown (lOYR 4/2) dry; weak fine
granular structure; friable; many very fine roots; about 2 percent gravel; neutral; abrupt
smooth boundary. (6 to 10 inches thick)
Btl--8 to 23 inches; dark yellowish brown (lOYR 4/4) clay loam; moderate medium
angular blocky structure; firm; common faint brown (lOYR 4/3) clay films on ped
interiors; many very fine roots; about 3 percent gravel; slightly acid; gradual wavy
boundary.
Bt2--23 to 35 inches; brown (lOYR 4/3) clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky
structure; firm; common faint very dark grayish brown (lOYR 3/2) clay films on faces of
peds and root channels; common very fine roots; about 5 percent gravel; slightly acid;
clear wavy boundary. (Combined thickness of the Bt horizons is 15 to 40 inches)
BC--35 to 40 inches; brown (lOYR 5/3) clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky
structure; friable; few faint brown (lOYR 4/3) clay films in root channels; about 4 percent
gravel; slightly effervescent; slightly alkaline; gradual wavy boundary. (0 to 12 inches
thick)
C--40 to 80 inches; brown (lOYR 5/3) loam; massive; friable; common fine distinct
grayish brown (2.SY 5/2) Fe depletion and common medium distinct yellowish brown
(lOYR 5/6) Fe concentrations; about 7 percent gravel; strongly effervescent; slightly
alkaline.
TYPE LOCATION: Wright County, Minnesota; about 1 mile south of Montrose, 200
feet north and 80 feet east of the southwest corner of sec. 1, T. 1 18 N., R. 26 W.; USGS
Waverly quadrangle; lat. 45 degrees 03 minutes 20 seconds N.; long. 93 degrees 54
minutes 38 seconds W., NAD27.
RANGE IN CHARACTERISTICS: Depth to free calcium carbonates ranges from 24
to 54 inches. Rock fragments of mixed lithology comprise 2 to 8 percent of the volume
throughout. Soil saturation occurs in the lower third of the series control section for
periods of one month or more. These soils are dry for more than 60 days in the soil
moisture control section during the l20 days following the summer solstice. The clay
content ranges from 22 to 30 percent and the sand content ranges from 30 to 45 percent
throughout.
The A or Ap horizon has hue of lOYR, value of 2 or 3 and chroma of 1 to 3. It is
typically loam or clay loam, but silt loam, sandy loam and fine sandy loam are within the
range. The reaction is moderately acid to neutral.
Some pedons have a E horizon with hue of I OYR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 1 to 3.
lt is loam, sandy loam or fine sandy loam. The reaction is moderately acid to neutral.
The Bt horizon has hue of 1 OYR or 2.SY, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 3 or 4. It is clay
loam, loam, or sandy clay loam. Redoximorphic features are present in the lower part of
the Bt horizon in some pedons. The B/A clay ratios range from 1.2 to 1.4 . [t is strongly
acid to slightly acid in the upper part and moderately acid to neutral in the lower part.
A Bk horizon is present in some pedons.
The BC horizon has soil color and textures similar to the Bt and C horizon respectively.
Clay t71ms are on ped faces or root channels. The reaction is slightly acid to slightly
alkaline.
The C horizon has hue of 2.SY or lOYR, value of 4 to 6 and chroma of 3 to 5. [t is loam
or clay loam. It is slightly alkaline or moderately alkaline. Redox depletions with chroma
of 2 or less are in this horizon.
COMPETING SERIES: These are the Ar����lc, Ballimuce, Liassett, [iloomin��, Cxich,
Uo�va��iac, Uunb►-id�ze, Gaca, K<>rc�nis, Lauramie, Lestec, Longlois, Lydick, Me�ha���k,
Neda,Newcomec, Oneco, Or�v����d, Racine, Razurt, S�bbo, "I'a�»i, Waucoma, and
Winncshick soils. The Argyle, Baltimore, Blooming, Gara Koronis, Lester, Lydick,
Mohawk, Razort and Taopi soils do not have soil saturation in the lower third of the
series control section for more than 1 consecutive month. The Bassett, Caleb, Orwood,
and Sebbo soils do not have free carbonates above a depth of 48 inches. Dowagiac soils
have sandy outwash sediments with less than 10 percent clay in the lower third of the
series control section. Dunbridge and Winneshiek soils have sola terminated by limestone
bedrock at depths of 20 to 40 inches. Lauramie soils are dry in some parts of the soil
moisture control section for less than 60 days during the 120 days following the summer
solstice. Longlois soils have l5 to 60 percent rock fragments in the lower half of the
series control section. Neda and Racine soils have less than 30 percent sand in the upper
one fourth of the series control section. Newcomer, Oneco and Waucoma soi(s have sola
terminated by a lithic contact at depths of 40 to 60 inches.
GEOGRAPHIC SETTING: These soils have convex slopes on moraines or till plains.
Slopes range from 2 to 5 percent. They formed in calcareous, loamy glacial till of late
Wisconsin Age. Mean annual air temperature ranges from 45 to 50 degrees F. Mean
annual precipitation ranges from 25 to 32 inches. Frost-free days range from 125 to 165.
Elevation above sea level ranges from 700 to 1600 feet.
GEOGRAPHICALLY ASSOCIATED SOILS: These includes the Cordova, Dundas,
Gl�nc�>e, f�famel, t Ie�u�hton, KI�>ssncr, and Le Sueu►� soils which formed in similar parent
materials. Poorly drained Cordova and Dundas soils are on flats and upper drainageways.
Very poorly drained Glencoe soils are in depressions and drainage channels. Poorly
drained Hamel soils are on footslopes or toeslopes. Very poorly drained Houghton and
Klossner soils are organic and are in depressions. Moderately well drained Le Sueur soils
are on slightly elevated flats and less sloping area.
DRAINAGE AND PERMEABILITY: Well drained. Permeability is moderate. Runoff
is low. A seasonal high apparent water table is at 3.5 to 6 feet during March to June in
most years.
USE AND VEGETATION: Mostly cropped to corn and soybeans. Native vegetation is
mixed prairie grasses and deciduous forest.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: South-central and east-central Minnesota and
possibly northeastern lowa. Moderate extent. MLRA-103.
MLRA OFFICE RESPONSIBLE: St. Paul, Minnesota
SERIES ESTABLISHED: Meeker County, Minnesota, 1995.
REMARKS: Diagnostic horizons and features recognized in this pedon are: mollic
subgroup - the zone from the surface to a depth of 8 inches (Ap horizon); argillic horizon
- the zone from 8 to 35 inches (Bt horizons); This soil was previously included in the
Lester series. However, due to more investigations, it was concluded that Lester soils on
a slope of 2 to 5 percent have seasonal high water table between 3.5 and 6 feet rather than
6 feet or greater.
ADDITIONAL DATA: Soil Interpretation Record number MN0830.
CORDOVA SERIES
The Cordova series consists of very deep,poorly drained soils that formed mostly in loamy calcareous
glacial till on ground moraines and till plains. The upper part of the profile in some of these soils formed in
modified glacial tilL These soils have moderately slow permeability.Their slopes are less than 2 percent.
Mean annual precipitation is about 28 inches. Mean annual temperature is about 48 degrees F.
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Typic Argiaquolls
TYPICAL PEDON: Cordova clay loam with a plane slope of 1 percent in a cultivated
field. (Colors are for moist soil unless otherwise stated.)
Ap--0 to 10 inches; black (N 2/0) clay loam, very dark gray (lOYR 3/1) dry; moderate
medium subangular blocky structure; friable; about 1 percent gravel; neutral; abrupt
wavy boundary.
A--10 to 18 inches; black (N 2/0) clay loam, very dark gray (lOYR 3/1) dry; moderate
medium subangular blocky structure; friable; about 1 percent gravel; neutral; clear wavy
boundary. (Combined A horizon is 8 to 20 inches.)
Btgl--18 to 30 inches; olive gray (SY 4/2) clay loam; few fine prominent dark yellowish
brown (lOYR 4/6) Fe concentrations; moderate medium angular blocky structure parting
to moderate fine angular blocky; friable; common very dark gray (SY 3/1) clay films on
faces of peds and in pores; about 3 percent gravel; neutral; clear wavy boundary.
Btg2--30 to 38 inches; olive gray (SY 5/2) clay loam; common tine pron�inent dark
yellowish brown (lOYR 4/6) Fe concentrations; weak medium subangular blocky
structure; friable; few distinct very dark gray (SY 3/1) clay tilms on faces of peds and in
pores; about 3 percent gravel; neutral; abrupt wavy boundary. (Combined Btg horizon is
12 to 40 inches thick.)
C--38 to 80 inches; light olive gray (SY 6/2) loam; common medium prominent
yellowish brown (lOYR 5/6) Fe concentrations; massive; friable; about 5 percent gravel;
strongly effervescent; stightly alkaline.
TYPE LOCATION: Waseca County, Minnesota; about 5 miles north of Waseca; 550
feet south and 1 100 feet east of the northwest corner of Sec. 22, T.108N., R.22W.; USGS
Morristown quadrangle; lat. 44 degrees 8 minutes 32 seconds N. and long. 93 degrees 27
minutes 45 seconds W., NAD27.
RANGE IN CHARACTERISTICS: Depth to free carbonates ranges from 24 to 50
inches. Thickness of the mollic epipedon ranges from 10 to 24 inches. Rock fragment
content is 2 to 6 percent throughout and is of mixed lithology, but some pedons have less
than 2 percent in the upper part. The A horizons are neutral to moderately acid. The B
horizons range from strongly acid to slightly alkaline.
The Ap or A horizon has hue of lOYR, 2.SY or is neutral, value of 2 or 3 and chroma of 0
or l. lt is loam, silty clay loam, or clay loam. Eluviation is evident in some pedons by a
few porous coatings on the faces of peds in the lower A and/or upper B horiozns.
Some pedons have AB horizons.
The Btg horizon has a matrix with hue of lOYR to SY, value of 3 to 5, value of 3 is only
in the upper part, and chroma of 1 or 2. Some pedons have a BA horizon. The B horizon
typically is silty clay loam or clay loam but ranges to loam in the lower part. The upper
20 inches of the argillic horizon averages between 28 to 35 percent clay and exceeds 15
percent fine sand and coarser. The B/A clay ratios range from 1.2 to 1.4.
A Bk horizon is present in some pedons.
The C horizon has a matrix with SY or 2.SY hue, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 2 to 4. It
is loam or clay loam and is slightly alkaline or moderately alkaline.
COMPETING SERIES: These are the [3arr��, B�1-��ille, Broul<stoli, Buntin���ille,
Clackamas, t�lamel, Jam�ston, Maren��o, Mill�rove, Navan, Nosoni, Renssela�r, and
Westland series. Barry soils have less than 27 percent clay in the control section. Berville
soils contain more than 6 percent gravel in the control section. Brookston soils are more
moist in the soil inoisture control section during the 120 days following the summer
solstice and have less montmorillonite in the lower part of the series control section.
Buntingville, Clackmas, and Nosoni soils are drier in the soil moisture control section
during the 120 days following the summer solstice. Hamel soils have A horizons 16 to 27
inches thick and and chroma of 1 or less in the upper B horizons. Jameston soils have
very firm till beginning at depths ranging from 18 to 30 inches. Marengo soils typically
have thicker sola, contain appreciable amounts of sedimentary rock fragments in the silty
clay lower B and C horizons, and are more moist in the soil moisture control section.
Millgrove soils have up to 15 percent gravel in the upper part and 7 percent or more in
the lower part of the control section and very poorly drained.. Navan soils have than 35
percent more clay in the lower B and C horizons. Rensselaer soils have reaction greater
than 6.I in the upper part of the control section, are more moist in the moisture control
section and are poorly drained. Westland soils have 7 percent or more gravel in the lower
part of the control section.
GEOGRAPHIC SETTING: The Cordova soils have slightly concave to slightly convex
slopes on broad flat ridge tops in rolling moraine areas or on lower lying areas in ground
moraines and till plains. Slope gradients are 0 to 2 percent. Soils formed mostly in friable,
calcareous, loamy till of Late Wisconsinan age. However, the upper part of the sola in
some pedons is from modified glacial till or drift. The mean annual temperature is about
45 to 52 degrees F. Mean annual precipitation is about 26 to 32 inches.
GEOGRAPHICALLY ASSOCIATED SOILS: The main ones are the Dundns, Lcster,
and Le Surur soils. These soils fornled in materials similar to those of the Cordova soils
and are members of a hydrosequence with the Cordova soils. The well drained Lester
soils are on nearby undulating to hilly slopes. The moderately well to somewhat poorly
drained Le Sueur and the somewhat poorly to poorly drained Dundas soils are on nearby
higher positions. The poorly drained Webste�•and l��amel soils and the very poorly
drained Glencoe soils are a nearby associate in a few places.
DRAINAGE AND PERMEABILITY: Poorly drained. Surface runoff is low.
Permeabi(ity is moderately slow.
USE AND VEGETATION: Most of the soil is cleared, drained and cropped to corn and
soybeans. A few areas remain in woodlots or permanent pasture. Native vegetation was
northern hardwoods, largely basswood, maple, and elm, and an understory of grasses and
sedges.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: South-central Minnesota and north-central lowa.
Extensive.
MLRA OFFICE RESPONSIBLE: St. Paul, Minnesota
SERIES ESTABLISHED: Waseca County, Minnesota, 1963.
REMARKS: Diagnostic horizons and features recognized are: Mollic epipedon from 0
to 18 inches (Ap and AB horizons); argillic horizon from 18 to 38 inclles (Btgl and Btg2
horizons); aquic moisture regime - low chroma with redox features beneath the mollic
epipedon.
ADDITIONAL DATA: Refer to pedon 69 MN-7-11 for results of some laboratory
analysis of the typical pedon of this series.
GLENCOE SERIES
The Glencoe series consists of very deep,very poorly drained soils that fonned in loamy sediments from
glacial till on glacial moraines. These soils have moderate or moderately slow permeability. Slopes are 0 to
1 percent. Mean annual precipitation is about 28 inches.Mean annual temperature is about 48 degrees F.
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Cumulic Endoaquolls
TYPICAL PEDON: Glencoe clay loam with a concave slope of less than 1 percent in a
depression on a ground moraine in cultivated field. (Colors are for moist soil unless
otherwise noted.)
Ap--0 to 10 inches; black (N 2/0) clay loam; massive; friable; about 2 percent gravel;
cloddy; neutral; abrupt smooth boundary.
A--10 to 24 inches; black(N 2/0) clay loam; weak fine subangular blocky structure;
friable; about 2 percent gravel; neutral; clear wavy boundary. (Combined thickness of A
horizon is 16 to 32 inches.)
ABg--24 to 35 inches; very dark gray (SY 3/1) clay loam; weak fine subangular blocky
structure; friable; few tongues of dark olive gray (SY 3/2) and olive gray (SY 4/2); about
2 percent gravel; neutral; gradual irregular boundary. (0 to 26 inches thick)
Bg--35 to 48 inches; olive gray (SY 4/2) loam; moderate coarse subangular blocky
structure; friable: fiew tongues of very dark gray (SY 3/1); about 5 percent gravel;
common fine prominent light olive brown (2.SY 5/4) and common medi��m prominent
strong brown (7.SYR 5/6) Fe concentrations; neutral; gradual wavy boundary. (0 to 30
inches thick)
Cg--48 to 60 inches; grayish brown (2.SY 5/2) loam; massive; friable; about 5 percent
gravel; many medium distinct light olive brown (2.SY 5/4) Fe concentrations; strongly
effervescent; slightly alkaline.
TYPE LOCATION: Steele County, Minnesota; about 5 miles northwest of Owatonna;
2,640 feet south, 2,660 feet west of the northeast corner of sec. 24, T. 108 N., R. 21 W.;
USGS Medford West quadrangle; lat. 44 degrees 8 minutes 46 seconds N. and long. 93
degrees 17 minutes 45 seconds W., NAD27.
RANGE IN CHARACTERISTICS: Depth to free carbonates is 30 to 60 inches or
more. The Ap in a few pedons will have small amounts of free carbonates. The thickness
of the mollic epipedon ranges f'rom 24 to 80 inches. The control section averages between
22 and 35 percent clay and from 15 to 30 percent fine sand and coarser. Rock fragments
of mixed lithology comprise 0 to 5 percent of the volume of the A and B horizons and 2
to 8 percent of the C horizon. Some pedons have an 0 horizon up to 6 inches in thickness.
A stratified substratum phase is recognized with silt loam, sand, sandy loam, and loamy
sand textures below 40inches.
The Ap or A horizon has hue of 1 OYR to SY or neutral, value of 2 or 3, and chroma of 0
or 1. It is clay loam, silty clay loam, or loam with 25 to 35 percent clay. Ponded phases
may have mucky modifiers. It is commonly neutral but ranges from slightly alkaline to
slightly acid.
AB horizon has colors and textures similar to the A and Bg horizons.
The Bg horizon has hue of SY or 2.SY, value of 2 to 5, and chroma of 1 or 2. Dark
colored tongues from the A horizon range from few to common. It is loam, clay loam or
silty clay loam. Near the center of some depressions, some pedons have B horizons that
have a slight clay increase relative to the A horizons. It is neutral to slightly alkaline, but
in some pedons the lower part of the B horizon is slightly alkaline with slight
effervescence. The Bg horizon is absent in some pedons.
The Cg horizon has hue of SY or 2.SY, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 1 to 4. It is loam,
clay loam or silty clay loam. It is slightly alkaline, with weak or strong effervescence.
Calcium carbonate segregations are present in some pedons.
COMPETING SERIES: These are the Col��nd, Comfi•ey, Delft, Gielo�v, James C�u�.�n,
Kedclie, Kimmerlin�;, Konner, McClave, Peoh, Romnell, Shanclen> and Wenas series.
Coland and Comfrey soils do not have rock fragments in their control sections. In
addition, Coland soils are deeper to free carbonates. Delft soils are poorly drained, are not
in closed depressions, have prismatic structure in subsoil, and do not have tongues of the
A horizon in the Bg horizon. Gielow, James Canyon, Keddie, Kimmerling, Konner,
McClave, Peoh, and Wenas soils are drier in the soil moisture control section during the
120 days following the summer solstice. Romnell soils contain appreciable amounts of
gypsum in their sola. Shandep soils do not have tongues of A horizon in the Bg horizon
and have a coarse textured 2C horizon.
GEOGRAPHIC SETTING: Glencoe soils typically are in closed depressions or low
gradient swales within the Des Moines lobe ofthe Late Wisconsinan glaciation. The
Glencoe soils are formed in loamy colluvial sediments and loamy glacial till. Mean
annual temperature ranges from 45 to 52 degrees F. Mean annual precipitation ranges
from 25 to 32 inches. The frost free days range from 124 to 172. The elevation above sea
level range from 700 to I 600 feet.
GEOGRAPHICALLY ASSOCIATED SOILS: These are the Canisteo, Clariun, E lar�s,
Nic��llet, and Webster soils. The well drained Clarion soils are on the sloping uplands.
Somewhat poorly drained Nicollet and the poorly drained Canisteo, Webster, and Harps
soils are on nearly level to gently undulating slopes. All the above have mollic epipedons
less than 24 inches thick. In addition, the Canisteo and Harps soils contain free
carbonates throughout. The Glencoe soils also are associated with the l�lavden and Lester
soils and their respective topographic associates in some places.
DRAINAGE AND PERMEABILITY: Very poorly drained. Surface runoff is
negligible. Permeability is moderate or moderately slow.
USE AND VEGETATION: Mostly drained and cropped to corn and soybeans. Native
vegetation was a wet site plant community of the tall grass prairie plant formation.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: South-central Minnesota and possibly north- central
Iowa. Large extent.
MLRA OFFICE RESPONSIBLE: St. Paul, Minnesota
SERIES ESTABLISHED: Dakota County, Minnesota, 1945.
REMARKS: Diagnostic horizons and features recognized in this pedon are: mollic
epipedon-the zone from the surface to a depth of 35 inches (Ap, A, and ABg horizons);
cumulic subgroup-mollic epipedon is more than 24 inches thick; aquic moisture regime-
low chroma immediately below the A horizons.
HAMEL SERIES
The Hamel series consists of very deep,poorly drained and somewhat poorly drained soils that formed in
slope colluvium and glacial till on moraines.These soils have moderately slow permeability.Their slopes
range from l to 4 percent. Mean annual precipitation is about 28 inches. Mean annual air temperature is
about 47 degrees F.
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Typic Argiaquolls
TYPICAL PEDON: Hamel loam with a 2 percent concave slope on a glacial moraine in
a cultivated field. (Colors are for moist soil unless otherwise noted.)
Ap--O to 10 inches; black (lOYR 2/1) loam, very dark brown (I OYR 2/2) dry; weak very
fine subangular blocky structure; friable; common very fine roots; about 1 percent gravel;
neutral; abrupt smooth boundary.
A--10 to 16 inches; black (lOYR 2/1) loam, very dark gray (lOYR 3/1) dry; weak very
fine subangular blocky structure; friable; common very fine roots; about 4 percent gravel;
neutral; gradual smooth boundary. (Co�nbined thickness of A horizon is 14 to 30 inches.)
AB--16 to 24 inches; very dark gray (lOYR 3/l) clay loam, dark grayish brown (lOYR
4/2) dry; many fine prominent brown (7.SYR 4/4) Fe concentrations; moderate fine
angular blocky structure; friable; common very fine roots; about 4 percent gravel; neutral;
gradual wavy boundary. (0 to I 0 inches thick.)
Btgl--24 to 40 inches; very dark grayish brown (2.SY 3/2) clay loam, grayish brown
(lOYR 5/2) dry; many fine prominent brown (7.SYR 4/4) Fe concentrations; moderate
medium prismatic structure; friable; few black (lOYR 2/1) clay films on faces ofpeds;
about 5 percent gravel; neutral; gradual wavy boundary.
Btg2--40 to 46 inches; dark grayish brown (2.SY 4/2) clay loam; many coarse prominent
brown (7.SYR 4/4) Fe concentrations; moderate medium subangular blocky structure;
friable; few black (lOYR 2/l) clay tilms on faces of peds; about 4 percent gravel; neutral;
clear wavy boundary. (Combined thickness of Btg horizons is 12 to 30 inches.)
Cg1--46 to 55 inches; olive gray (SY 5/2) loam:, many medium prominent yellowish
brown (lOYR 5/6) Fe concentrations; massive; friable; about 3 percent gravel; slightly
effervescent; slightly alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.
Cg2--55 to 80 inches; olive gray(SY 5/2) loam; many medium pro�ninent yellowish
brown (lOYR 5/6) Fe concentrations; massive; friable; about 4 percent gravel; slightly
effervescent; slightly alkaline.
TYPE LOCATION: Wright County, Minnesota; about 1.5 miles southwest of Silver
Creek, 1200 feet south and 2300 feet west of the northeast corner of Sec. 18, T.121 N.,
R.26 W., USGS Annandale quadrangle; lat. 45 degrees 17 minutes 34 seconds N.; long.
94 degrees 00 minutes 13 seconds W., NAD27
RANGE IN CHARACTERISTICS: Depth to free carbonates range from 30 to 65
inches. The mollic epipedon thickness ranges from 24 to 60 inches. Typically the upper
colluvim contains less than 2 percent gravel by volume and the lower part contains 2 to 6
percent gravel by volume of mixed lithology.
The A horizons have hue of lOYR or is neutral, value of 2 or 3, and chroma of 0 to 2.
Typically it is loam or clay loam, but silt loam or silty clay loam are within the range. It
has coatings of clean sand and silt particles in the lower part of the A horizon in some
pedons. It is moderately acid to neutral.
The Btg horizon has hue of I OYR, 2.SY, or SY, value of 2 to 4, and chroma of 1 or 2. It is
clay loam, silty clay loam high in sand, or loam. It has between 25 and 35 percent clay
and 15 to 35 percent fine sand and coarser. It has B/A clay ratios of 1.2 to 1.4. It has few
to many, faint to prominent clay films. It is moderately acid to neutral.
The C horizon has hue of a 2.SY or SY, value of 4 to 6, chroma of 1 or 2. It is loam or
clay loam. It is slightly alkaline or moderately alkaline. The clay content ranges f'rom 18
to 32 percent and the total sand content ranges from 25 to 45 percent.
COMPETING SERIES: These are the Alv�da, Barrv, �3crville, [3rookst<�n,
L3untin��villc, C�I��ck��i��as, Corcic�va, f�orestcity, Jameston, Marent�c�, Mill��r��v�, Nav�u�,
Nusoni, Rensselacr, and Westlxnd soils. The Alvada series (Tentative - OH) is not in the
OSD file at this time. TIIe Barry, Berville, Brookston, Cordova, Marengo, Millgrove,
Navan, Rensselaer, and Westland soils have a mollic epipedon that is less than 24 inches
thick. The Buntingville soils have carbonates at depths of less than 20 inches. The
Clackamas and Nosoni soils lack free carbonates in the series control section.
The Forestcity soils have 45 to 65 percent sand and 10 to 18 percent clay in the
underlying materiaL The Jamesto�vn soils formed in a firm and very firm till associated
with the lowan Erosional surface.
GEOGRAPHIC SETTING: Hamel soils have concave slopes in swales, rims of closed
depressions, foot and toe slopes, and upper drainageways below sloping to very steep
slopes. Slope gradients are 1 to 4 percent. Hamei soils formed in slope colluvium and
glacial till of Late Wisconsinan Age. Mean annual air temperature is about 45 to 48
degrees F. Mean annual precipitation is about 25 to 30 inches. Frost free days range from
125 to 165. Elevation above sea level ranges from 700 to 1600 feet.
GEOGRAPHICALLY ASSOCIATED SOILS: These are principally the l i��vdcn and
L�ster soils. These soils are well drained and are on the higher lying, gently sloping to
very steep slopes.
DRAINAGE AND PERMEABILITY: Poorly drained and somewhat poorly drained.
Surface runoff is low or moderately low. Permeability is moderately slow. The apparent
seasonal hibh water table is at .5 to 1.5 feet for the poorly drained phase and 1.5 to 2.5
feet for the somewhat poorly drained phase during spring in normal years.
USE AND VEGETATION: Most of this soil is cropped to corn, hay, soybeans, and
small grains. However, significant areas are in pasture and forest. Native vegetation is
mixed wet prairie grasses and deciduous forest.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: Primarily in the southeast one-quarter of Minnesota
in the timbered, hilly, "gray" till region. Moderately extensive.
MLRA OFFICE RESPONSIBLE: St. Paul, Minnesota
SERIES ESTABLISHED: Hennepin County, Minnesota, 1969.
REMARKS: Diagnostic horizons and features recognized in this pedon are: mollic
epipedon -the zone from the surface to a depth of 40 inches (Ap, A, AB and Btgl);
argillic horizon -the zone from 24 to 46 inches (Btgl, Btg2,). Type location moved from
Hennepin County, Mn. to Wright County, Mn., 11/96 to better exemplify the series
concept.
A somewhat poorly drained overwash phase is recognized that has 8 to 20 inches of
colluvium over the original dark colored surface.
ADDITIONAL DATA: Refer to MAES Central File Code No. 785 for results of some
laboratory analysis of this series.
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 (lOYR 2/2) clay loam, dark grayish brown (lOYR
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 (lOYR 4/3) silty clay loam; moderately medium subangular
blocky structure parting to moderately fine subangular blocky; fiirm; common f7ne and
very fine roots; few distinct very dark brown (I OYR 2/2) clay tilms on faces of peds;
about 3 percent gravel; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
Bt2--19 to 38 inches; brown (lOYR 4/3) clay loam; moderate medium prismatic structure
parting to moderate medium subangular blocky; firm; common very fine roots; common
distinct very dark brown (lOYR 2/2) clay tllms on faces of peds; about 5 percent gravel;
strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
Bt3--38 to 53 inches; brown (lOYR 4/3) clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky
structure parting to weak fine subangular blocky; finn; common distict very dark brown
(lOYR 2/2) clay films on faces of peds; about 5 percent gravel; few fine distict brown
(7.SYR 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.SY 5/4) loam; weak fine subangular blocky
structure; few distinct dark brown (lOYR 3/3) clay films on faces of peds; friable; about 8
percent gravel; about 2 percent cobbles; few fine distinct brown (7.SYR 4/4) Fe deletions;
slightly effervescent; slightly alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.
2C--65 to 80 inches; light olive brown (2.SY 5/4) loam; massive; friable; few
concentrations of light gray (2.SY 7/2) calcium carbonates in pores; brown (7.SYR 4/4)
soft masses of iron-manganese in nodules; about 8 percent gravel; about 2 percent
cobbles; common medium prominent dark yellowish brown (lOYR 4/6) Fe
concentrations and common medium distinct gray (2.SY 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.11 1N., 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 f'ragments 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 I OYR, value of 2 or 3 and chroma of I 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 0YR or 2.SY, 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 l.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 l 0YR or 2.SY, 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 Glenco�, Lerclal, Lcster,
l.e Sueui-, Lura, Mazaska, and Shicicls 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 bently 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 lowa. 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 (Bt 1, Bt2, Bt3 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 lnterpretation Record number MN0376.
KLOSSNER SERIES
The Klossner series consists of very deep,very poorly drained soils formed in well decomposed organic
material 16 to 50 inches thick overlying loamy deposits on moraines,till plains,lake plains, flood plains,
and hillside seep areas. They have moderately slow to moderately rapid permeability in the organic
material,and moderate or moderately slow penneability in the loamy material. Slopes range from 0 to 8
percent. Mean annual precipitation is about 28 inches.Mean annual temperature is about 47 degrees F.
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Loamy, mixed, euic, mesic Terric Haplosaprists
TYPICAL PEDON: Klossner muck- with a 1 percent slope in a cultivated tield. (Colors
are for moist soil unless otherwise stated.)
Oap--O to 10 inches; black (N 2/0) muck, very dark gray (lOYR 3/1)dry; about 20
percent fiber, less than 5 percent rubbed; weak fine subangular blocky structure; very
friable; many very fine roots; moderately acid; abrupt smooth boundary.
Oa--lO to 26 inches; black (lOYR 2/1) muck, dark gray (lOYR 4/1) dry; about 60 percent
fiber, about 6 percent rubbed; weak fine subangular blocky structure; very friable; many
very fine roots; moderately acid; gradual smooth boundary. (Combined thickness of O
horizon is 16 to 50 inches.)
2A1--26 to 36 inches; black (N 2/0) mucky silty clay loam; weak medium subangular
blocky structure; friable; few very fine roots; slightly acid; gradual smooth boundary.
ZA2--36 to 48 inches; black (N 2/0) silty clay loam; massive; friable; few dark reddish
brown (SYR 3/4) iron oxide concentrations in root channels; about 1 percent gravel;
neutral; gradual wavy boundary. (Combined thickness of 2A horizon is 8 to 45 inches
thick.)
2Cg1--48 to 65 inches; olive gray(SY 5/2) clay loam; massive; friable; dark reddish
brown (SYR 3/4) Fe oxide concentrations in root channels; many medium prominent
yellowish brown (lOYR 5/6) Fe concentrations; about 1 percent gravel; slightly
effervescent; slightly alkaline; gradual wavy bounday.
2Cg2--65 to 80 inches; gray (SY 5/1) loam, massive; friable; many medium prominent
light olive brown (2.SY 5/4) and yellowish brown (lOYR 5/4) Fe concentrations; about 3
percent gravel; slightly effervescent; slightly alkaline.
TYPE LOCATION: Nicollet County, Minnesota; 2600 feet north and 2300 feet east of
the southwest corner, sec. l2, T. 110 N., R. 28 W.; USGS Nicollet quadrangle; lat. 44
degrees 20 minutes 53 seconds N. and long. 94 degrees 8 minutes 28 seconds W.,
NAD27.
RANGE IN CHARACTERISTICS: The thickness of the organic material ranges from
16 to 50 inches. It is derived primarily from herbaceous plants. The organic matter
content ranges from 25 to 60 percent in the organic surface and 5 to 20 percent in the 2A
horizon. The reaction of the organic material ranges from moderately acid to sliahtly
alkaline. Some organic layers contain free carbonates.
The O horizon has hue of I OYR, SYR, or is neutral, value of 2 or 3 and chroma of 0 to 2.
It is dominantly muck (sapric material) however, some pedons have thin layers of hemic
material, less than 10 inches thick.
Some pedons have highly organic mineral plow layers.
The 2A horizon has hue of lOYR, 2.SY, SY or is neutral, value of 2 or 3 and chroma of 0
to 1. It is loam, silt loam, sandy clay loam, silty clay loam, clay loam or mucky modifiers
of these textures. It is moderately acid to slightly alkaline. Some pedons contain thin
layers of coprogenous earth.
The 2Cg horizon has hue of lOYR, 2.SY, SY, SGY, or is neutral, value of 2 to 7 and
chroma of 0 to 2. It is loam, silt loam, silty clay loam, clay loam, sandy clay loam, sandy
loam or fine sandy loam, or their gravelly or cobbly analogues. It is slightly acid to
moderately alkaline. The upper 12 inches of this horizon averages less than 35 percent
clay. Some pedons contain thin strata of fine sand, loamy sand, or silt. Gravel or cobble
sized rock fragments range from 0 to 25 percent by volume. Some pedons contain free
carbonates. Sandy substratum and ponded phases are recognized.
COMPETING SERIES: These are t_inwoc>d, Mc:cl��, Paln�s, Pl�ilbon and Shalcar series.
Linwood soils have well expressed granular structure to depths of more than 12 inches
and formed mainly in woody fibers. Medo soils have sandy textures in the lower part of
the series control section. Palms soils have organic matter content greater than 75 percent
and do not have an A horizon directly below the organic material. Philbon soils have
fibric and hemic material in the upper 12 inches. Shalcar soils ave less than 26 degrees
difference between mean January and mean July temperatures.
GEOGRAPHIC SETTING: Klossner soils are in basins that were formerly lakes or
ponds, lake plains, till plains, flood plains, or moraines. They are also on hillside seep
areas in moraines and sideslopes of river valleys. Slopes range from 0 to 8 percent. The
soils on nearby uplands are generally loamy. The mean annual temperature ranges from
45 to 50 degrees F. The mean annual precipitation ranges from 24 to 32 inches. Frost free
days range from 1 ]0 to 160. Elevations above sea level range trom 800 to 1400 feet.
GEOGRAPHICALLY ASSOCIATED SOILS: The main ones are the Cani�teu, }lac�s,
Okol�oji, Glcnco�, Muske;.,�o and I�ou�ht��� soils. Canisteo and Harps soils are on the rims
of depressions. Glencoe and Okoboji are at the outer edges of the depressions. Muskego
and Houghton soils are in larger depressions.
DRAINAGE AND PERMEABILITY: Very poorly drained. Surface runoff is
negligible. Permeability is moderately slow to moderately rapid in the organic layers and
moderate or moderately slow in the loamy material.
USE AND VEGETATION: The greater part of this soil is cultivated to corn, soybeans,
small grains and specialty crops such as vegetables or grass sod. Other areas are in
vegetation of grasses, reeds, sedges, alder, aspen, or willow. Some of the hillside seep
areas are set aside as natural areas and called fens.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: The south central and southeast part of Minnesota
and possibly northern Iowa. The series is extensive.
MLRA OFFICE RESPONSIBLE: St. Paul, Minnesota
SERIES ESTABLISHED: Nicollet Coui�ty, Minnesota, 1989.
REMARKS: Diagnostic horizons and features recognized are: sapric soil materials from
the surface to about 26 inches; loamy mineral material from 26 to 50 inches or more;
aquic moisture regime. This soil was formerly included in the Palms Series in Minnesota.
ADDITIONAL DATA: Refer to MAES-CFC#'s 2697, 3251, 3400 and 3475.
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 (lOYR 3/2) loam, grayish brown (lOYR 5/2)
dry; moderate fine subangular blocky structure; friable; many tine roots; about 3 percent
gravel; slightly acid; abrupt smooth boundary. (6 to 10 inches thick)
Btl--7 to 21 inches; brown (lOYR 4/3) clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky
structure; firm; many very fine roots; common very dark grayish brown (lOYR 3/2) clay
films on faces of peds and few very dark gray (l 0YR 3/1) organic coats on faces of peds;
about 2 percent gravel; slightly acid; clear smooth boundary.
Bt2--21 to 38 inclles; dark yellowish brown (lOYR 4/4) clay loam; moderate medium
subangular blocky structure; friable; common fine roots; common dark grayish brown
(lOYR 4/2) clay films on faces of peds and few very dark brown (I 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.)
Bk1--38 to 50 inches; yellowish brown (I OYR 5/4) loam; weak medium subangular
blocky structure; friable; few fine roots; common very pale brown (lOYR 8/2) carbonate
threads; about 2 percent gravel; violently effervescent; sliahtly alkaline; clear wavy
boundary.
Bk2--50 to 60 inches; yellowish brown ((OYR 5/4) loam; weak medium subangular
blocky structure; friable; common fine distinct yellowish brown (lOYR 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 (lOYR 5/4) loam; ; massive; friable; common
medium distinct yellowish brown (lOYR 5/6) relict Fe concentrations and few fine
distinct light brownish gray (lOYR 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. I5, 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 lOYR, 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 lOYR or 2.SY, 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 l.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 0YR or 2.SYR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 3 to 6. The Bk
horizon is loam or clay loam. [t is slightly alkaline or moderately alkaline. Relict
redoximorphic features are present in some pedons.
The C horizon has hue of 2.SY or lOYR, 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 An�„us, Ar�vle, Baltimoce, f3assett, [3loomin�,
C�►leb, Uc����a�iac, [)unhri�l�e, Gara, Koronis, Lauramie, Lon��,lois, Lvdick, Mohawl:,
Neda, Newco►ner, Oneco, Or���o��d, IZacinc, Razort, Sebbo, "f'aopi, 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.SYR 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 ofthe 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 Co►-dov�i, Dundas,
Gl�ncc�e, t I�unrl, F�I��u<�ht��n, I�los�ner, L� S�leur, Musl<e�,�o, 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 lowa. 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., 1 1/96 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.
LE SUEUR SERIES
The Le Sueur series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils that formed in calcareous loamy
glacial till on moraines.These soils have moderate permeability. Their slopes range from 1 to 3 percent.
Mean annual precipitation is about 29 inches. Mean annual air temperature is about 47 degrees F.
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Aquic Argiudolls
TYPICAL PEDON: Le Sueur clay loam with a 2 percent plane slope on glacial till plain
in a pastured woodlot. (Colors are for moist soil unless otherwise noted.)
Ap--O to 12 inches; black (lOYR 2/1) clay loam, dark grayish brown (IOYR 4/2) dry;
moderate medium granular blocky structure parting to moderate fine subangular; friable;
about 2 percent gravel; s1ig11tly acid; abrupt smooth boundary. (6 to 12 inches thick)
AB--12 to 17 inches; very dark gray (lOYR 3/1) and about 2S percent dark yellowish
brown (lOYR 4/4) clay loam, grayish brown (lOYR 5/2) dry; moderate fine subangular
blocky structure; friable; about 2 percent gravel; slightly acid; clear smooth boundary. (0
to 8 inches thick)
Btl--l7 to 24 inches; olive brown (2.SY 4/3) clay loam; moderate medium prismatic
structure parting to strong fine subangular blocky; friable; common dark brown (lOYR
3/3) clay films on faces of peds; about 2 percent gravel; few fine faint dark grayish brown
(2.SY 4/2) Fe depletions; slightly acid; clear smooth boundary.
Bt2--24 to 37 inches; olive brown (2.SY 4/3) clay loam; weak medium prismatic
structure parting to moderate fine subangular blocky; friable; common very dark grayish
brown (2.SY 3/2) clay films on faces of peds and in pores; about 4 percent gravel; few
fine faint grayish brown (2.SY 5/2) Fe depletions and few fine prominent dark yellowish
brown (lOYR 4/6) Fe concentrations; neutral; abrupt smooth boundary. (Combined
thickness of the Bt horizon is 16 to 45 inches.)
Bk--37 to 46 inches; light olive brown (2.SY 5/4) loam; weak medium subangular blocky
structure; friable; common light gray pale brown (2.SY 7/2) soft masses of carboante
throughout and carbonate threads; about 5 percent gravel; common medium distinct
grayish brown (2.SY 5/2) Fe depietions and common medium distinct light olive brown
(2.SY 5/6) Fe concentrations; strongly effervescent; slightly alkaline; clear smooth
boundary.
C--46 to 80 inches; grayisli brown (2.SY 5/2) loam; weak medium subangular blocky
structure parting to massive; friable; common light gray pale brown (2.SY 7/2) soft
masses of carbonate throughout and carbonate threads; about 5 percent gravel; many
common medium prominent dark yellowish brown (I OYR 4/4) and dark yellowish brown
(lOYR 4/6) Fe concentrations; strongly effervescent; slightly alkaline.
TYPE LOCATION: Waseca County, Minnesota; about 9 miles south of Waseca; 2000
feet south and 1950 feet south of northwest corner of sec. 26, T. 108 N., R. 22 W.; USGS
Morrisontown quadrangle; lat. 44 degrees 7 minutes 57 seconds N. and long. 93 degrees
26 minutes 45 seconds W., NAD27.
RANGE IN CHARACTERISTICS: Depth to free carbonates ranges from 22 to 55
inches. The thickness of the mollic epipedon ranges from 10 to 18 inches. Rock fragment
content is 1 to 8 percent by volume throughout and is of mixed lithology.
The A horizon has hue of lOYR, value of 2 or 3, and chroma of 1 or 2. The A horizon is
clay loam, loam, silt loam, or silty clay loam. It has 20 to 30 percent clay. It is moderately
acid to neutral. An E horizon as much as 3 inches thick is in some pedons.
The AB horizon has characteristics simi(ar to the A and the Qt.
The upper part of the Bt horizon has hue of 1 OYR or 2.SY, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of
2 or 3. The lower part of the Bt horizon has a hue of 2.SY, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of
2 to 4. The Bt horizon is mostly clay loam or loam. The argillic horizon averages between
24 and 35 percent clay and from 15 to 40 percent fine sand or coarser. The Bt horizon is
strongly acid to slightly acid in the upper part and strongly acid to neutral in the lower
part. The bulk density ranges from 1.30 to 1.45 gm/cc.
Some pedons have a BC or Bk horizon.
The C horizon has hue of 2.SY or SY, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 2 to 4. !t is loam or
clay loam. It is slightly alkaline or moderately alkaline. The bulk density ranges from
1.45 to 1.60 gm/cc.
COMPETING SERIES: These are the �ndres, Aurand(T), �ztal�n, Crane, D�i-roch,
Gilboa, Houstenader(T), La 1 lo�ue, Marcellon, Mokena, N<ichusa, N�nno, Nc�vhaven,
Odell, Protivin, �I'iderishi, Vi��ar, and Wilmer series. The Aurand(T) and Tiderishi series
are presently not in the OSD file. The Andres, Aztalan, and Mokena soils have silty clay
loam lower B and C horizons. Aztalan soils also have hue of 7.SYR in the B and C
horizons. Crane soils have more than 8 percent rock fragments in the lower part of the
argi(lic horizon. Darroch soils have C horizons of stratified silty and sandy sediments
within the series control section. Gilboa soils have silt loam and silty clay loam in the
upper part of the series control section. Houstenader soils have 30 to 40 percent gravel in
the lower third of the series control section. La Hogue soils have less than 20 percent clay
in the lower part of the series control section. Marcellon soils have less than 24 percent
clay in the argillic horizon. Nachusa soils do not have rock fragments in the upper part of
the series control section. Nenno soils have more than 8 percent rock fragments in the
lower part of the series control section. Newhaven soils do not have free carbonates in the
series control section. Odell soils have hue of lOYR in the lower B and C horizons and
higher chroma in the upper B horizon. Protivin soils have bu(k density greater than 1.60
gm/cc in the lower part of the series control section. Vigar soils have a mollic epipedon
greater than 24 inches tllick. Wilmer soils have more than 40 percent fine sand or coarser
in the argillic horizon.
GEOGRAPHIC SETTING: The Le Sueur soils have slightly concave, plane, or slightly
convex slopes on moraines within the Des Moines lobe and Grantsburg subiobe of the
Late Wisconsin glaciation. They formed in a calcareous, loamy till. Slopes range from 1
to 3 percent. Mean annual air temperature ranges from 45 to 52 degrees F. Mean annual
precipitation ranges from 25 to 32 inches. Frost-free days range from 125 to 165.
Elevation above sea level ranges from 700 to 1600 feet.
GEOGRAPHICALLY ASSOCIATED SOILS: The main ones are the C�rciuva,
Lc stei-, and l�l��mcl soils. These soils formed in materials similar to the Le Sueur soils and
are members of a hydrosequence with the Le Sueur soils. The poorly drained Cordova
and Hamel soils are common associates on adjacent nearly level slopes. The well drained
Lester soils are the most common associate on the undulating to gently undulating slopes.
The well drained I laycle►� soils and the poorly drained Dundas soils are associates in some
places.
DRAINAGE AND PERMEABILITY: Somewhat poorly drained. Surface runoff is
low. Permeability is moderate. An apparent water table is at 1.5 to 2.5 feet during
November to June in most years.
USE AND VEGETATION: Mostly under cultivation with corn, soybeans, grain, and
hay the principal crops. Native vegetation was deciduous forest, dominantly elm,
basswood, and maple in some areas, and oak with prairie and brush understory in the
timber outliers within the prairie.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: South-central Minnesota and north-central lowa.
This soil is extensive.
MLRA OFFICE RESPONSIBLE: St. Paul, Minnesota
SERIES ESTABLISHED: Le Sueur County, Minnesota, 1944.
REMARKS: Diagnostic horizons and features recognized in this pedon are: mollic
epipedon-the zone from the surface to l3 inches (A and AB horizons); argillic horizon-
the zone from 13 to 41 inches (Bt horizons); aquic subgroup-hue of lOYR and chroma of
2 immediately below mollic epipedon.
Somewhat poorly drained matches depth to redox (2 chroma at 17 inches) and taxonomic
class (Aquic subgroup) closer than the previous moderately well drained class.
MUSKEGO SERIES
The Muskego series consists of very deep,very poorly drained soils formed in herbaceous organic material
over coprogenous limnic material (sedimentary peat)on glacial lake plains and flood plains.These soils
have moderate or moderately rapid
permeability in the herbaceous organic material and slow permeability in the coprogenous material. Slopes
range from 0 to 2 percent. Mean annual precipitation is about 30 inches near the typical pedon site.Mean
annual temperature is about 49 degrees
F.
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Coprogenous, euic, mesic Limnic Haplosaprists
TYPICAL PEDON: Muskego muck - on a slope of less than l percent in a cultivated
field at an elevation of about 8l5 feet. (Colors are for moist soil unless otherwise stated.)
Oap--O to 9 inches; black (lOYR 2/1) broken face and rubbed muck(sapric material);
about 25 percent fiber, 4 percent rubbed; moderate very thick platy structure parting to
moderate fine subangular blocky; friable; many fine roots; mostly herbaceous fiber;
neutral; abrupt smooth boundary.
Oal--9 to 14 inches; black (lOYR 2/1) broken face muck (sapric material); about 30
percent fiber, 5 percent rubbed; moderate very thick platy structure parting to moderate
fine subangular blocky; friable; many fine roots; mostly herbaceous fiber; neutral; abrupt
smooth boundary.
Oa2--14 to 30 inches; dark brown (7.SYR 3/2) broken face muck (sapric material)with
few thin (less than 1 inch) layers of mucky peat(hemic materiaO; about 50 percent fiber,
7 percent rubbed; weak thin platy structure; few tine roots; slightly acid; gradual smooth
boundary.
Leol--30 to 48 inches; dark olive gray (5Y 3/2) coprogenous material with tine thin (less
than 1 inch) lenses of yellowish brown (lOYR 5/6) mucky peat (hemic material); weak
very thin platy structure; slightly plastic; neutral; diffuse smooth boundary.
Lco2--48 to 60 inches; very dark grayish brown (2.SY 3/2) coprogenous material;
massive; slightly plastic; slightly alkaline.
TYPE LOCATION: Ozaukee County, Wisconsin; about 1 mile east and 2 1/2 miles
south of Fredonia; 2,500 feet north and 500 f'eet west of the southeast corner of sec. 1 1,
T. 1 1 N., R. 21 E. or 350 feet north and 375 feet west of end of farmstead driveway;
USGS Fort Washington topographic quadrangle; latitude -43 degrees, 25 minutes, 58
seconds N. and longitude - 37 degrees, 56 minutes, 34 seconds W. NAD 27.
RANGE IN CHARACTERISTICS: Thickness of the herbaceous organic layers and
depth to coprogenous material (sedimentary peat) ranges from 16 to 51 inches. Fibers are
derived primarily from herbaceous plants. Some pedons contain fragments of twigs,
branches, or logs that range from l/8 to 5 inches in diameter and amount to less than 15
percent of the volume. Reaction ranges from strongly acid to neutral (water, l:l) in the
surface tier and from strongly acid to slightly alkaline (water, 1:1) in the subsurface and
bottom tiers. Silty clay loam overwash, clay loam substratum, marshy (ponded), and
flooded phases are recognized in some places.
The surface tier has hue of lOYR, 7.SYR, or neutral, value of 2 or 3 and chroma of 0 to 2.
The herbaceous organic part of the subsurface and bottom tiers has hue of SYR, 7.SYR or
lOYR or is neutral in hue. Value is 2 or 3 and chroma is 0 to 4. It is dominantly muck
(sapric material), but some pedons have layers of mucky peat (hemic material) up to 10
inches thick.
The Lco horizon has hue of lOYR, 2.SY, SY, or SGY, value of 2 to 5 and chroma of 1 to
3. It is coprogenous materiaL Reaction ranges from neutral to moderately alkaline and
carbonates are present in some pedons. The Lco horizon has slightly plastic consistence
and shrinks upon drying to form hard clods that are difficult to re-wet.
COMPETING SERIES: These are the Moston and "fotu series. Moston soils have sand
below the limnic layer within the 51 inche control section. Toto soils have marl and sand
below the limnic layer within the 51 inch control section.
GEOGRAPHIC SETTING: The Muskego soils commonly are in depressional areas
principally associated with glacial lake plains and tlood plains, but other geographical
locations are not excluded. Slope ranges from 0 to 2 percent. These soils formed in
herbaceous organic material dominantly from grasses, sedges, and reeds over
coprogenous limnic material (sedimentary peat). Mean annual temperature ranges from
46 to 52 degrees F. Mean annual precipitation ranges from 25 to 40 inches. The frost free
period ranges from about 130 to 180 days. Elevation ranges from 679 to 1400 feet.
GEOGRAPHICALLY ASSOCIATED SOILS: These are the f loughtun and Itlossner
series. Houghton soils are in nearby areas where the organic deposits are more than 51
inches thick and coprogenous material is not in the lower part of the control section.
Klossner soils are in areas where the coprogenous material is absent and the herbaceous
organic material is underlain by loamy mineral material.
DRAINAGE AND PERMEABILITY: Very poorly drained. The potential for surface
runoff is low or negligible. Permeability is moderate or moderately rapid in the
herbaceous sapric material and slow in the coprogenous material (sedimentary peat).
Most Muskego soils have an apparent water table from 1 foot above the surface to 1 foot
below the surface in most years for much of the period from November to August. Some
Muskego soils have an apparent water table from 3 feet to I foot above the surface in
most years for much of the period from January to December.
USE AND VEGETATION: Most areas remain in natural vegetation and provide
wildlife habitat. Natural vegetation is dominantly grasses, reeds, and sedges with
scattered hardwoods. A few areas have been drained and are used cropland.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: Southern Wisconsin and soutllern Minnesota and in
Illinois, Indiana, lowa, and Ohio. MLRA 95B, 98, 102A, 103, 104, 105, 108, 110, 1 11,
114, and 144A. The Muskego soils are of moderate extent.
MLRA OFFICE RESPONSIBLE: Indianapolis, Indiana
SERIES ESTABLISHED: Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, 1971.
REMARKS: Diagnostic horizons and features recognized in this pedon are: sapric
materials dominant in the subsurface tier; saturated with water for 6 months or more of
the year; have a limnic layer (coprogenous material) greater than 5 cm thick within the
control section.
ADDITIONAL DATA: Soil Interpretation Records - W10046; W10335 (OVERWASH);
WI0437 (MARSITY); WI0462 (CLAY LOAM SUBST.); W10520 (FLOODED).
THE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION SECTION
Wetland Detinition
WETLAND DEFINITION
According to the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers "Wetlands Delineation Manual" (1987
Manual; the document used by all delineators to define wetlands) a wetland is "Those areas that
are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to
support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically
adapted for life in saturated soil conditions." The Minnesota State Wetland Conservation Act
Rules, Chapter 8420, further clarifies that "...wetlands must: (1) have a predominance of hydric
soils; (2) be inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency and duration
sufficient to support a prevalence of hydrophytic vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated
soil conditions; and (3) under normal circumstances, support a prevalence of hydrophytic
vegetation." The 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Manual in Part II, item 24. states that,
'`The interaction of hydrology, vegetation, and soil results in the development of characteristics
unique to wetlands. Therefore, the following technical guidelines for wetlands are based on the
three parameters, and diagnostic environmental characteristics used in applying the technical
guideline are represented by various indicators of these parameters." It is this premise by which
SER ecologists has, in their professional judgment, delineated the wetlands on the subject parcel
described in this report.
Wetland Hydrology
The most important wetland criterion is hydrology. The presence and persistence of water
influences the vegetation types and changes soil morphology. Hydrology may be observed as
standing water (inundation), or may be observed as freestanding water within the soil pit or auber
hole (saturation) usually within the upper 12 inches. This is w11at would be considered primary
hydrology indicators. Only one primary indicator is necessary to make the determination that
wetland hydrology indeed exists. The 1987 Corps Manual also has a range of hydrologic zones
established based on period of inundation or saturation. These zones and the periods of
inundation or saturation for each can be observed in Table 1 below.
Excerpted from the 1987 Manual, H drolo ic Zones—Nontidal Areas
Zone Name Duration Comments Wetland or Not
[ Pern�anently [nundated 100% ���undation>6.6 ft. mean Not(Aquatic Habitat Zone,or Deep Water
water de th Habitat)
Semipermanently To Nearly �75_ Inundation defined as
II Permanently Inundated Or <100°/a �6.6 feet mean water Wetland
Saturated de th
[II Regularly Inundated Or �25-75% Wetland
Saturated
IV Seasonally Inundated Or <12.5- Wetland
Saturated 25%
Many areas having these
v Irregularly Inundated or >5-12.5% hydrologic characteristics Wetland(if hydrophytic veg.and hydric
Saturated soils also present
are not wetlands
VI Intennittently Or Never �SoQ Areas with these
lnundated Or Saturated hydrologic characteristics Not
are not wetlands
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The definition of appropriate hydrology according to the 1987 Manual includes two important
terms that must be claritied. First, the definition of a growing season is needed. The growing
season is defined in the ]987 Manual as: "...the portion of the year when soil temperature
(measured 19.7 inches below the surface) is above biological zero (5° C or 41° F)." According to
the 1987 Manual this period of time can be approximated by using the "starting and ending dates
for the growing season based on a 28° F air temperature threshold at a frequency of 5 years in
10." Based on this definition the growing season ranges approximately 160 days to 180 days in
the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area (160 in the northern suburbs and greater to the south).
Therefore, the required inundation or saturation to the surface for 5°/o of the growing season
would be 8 or 9 consecutive days that ground water would need to be at the surface or saturated
to the surface.
The second term in the appropriate hydrology definition from the above paragraph to be clarified
is "in most years". This means in 5 of 10 years hydrology must exist within a '`jurisdictional
wetland" for the 8 or 9 consecutive days of the growing season. This means that one observation
date or even one whole year worth of detailed hydrology data may be deemed insufficient to
determine if appropriate hydrology exists at a given location. In the event that precipitation
events accumulate to above or below normal during just prior to a site visit or during a more
intensive hydrology study, the data may be confounded by non-normal circumstances and may
be considered outside the bounds of "most years". Ideally, both antecedent soil moisture
conditions and precipitation would be normal during all delineations. However, this is not a
realistic impression of cliinate. Therefore, primary indicators of hydrology must be reviewed
with scrutiny prior to determining if hydrology indeed exists.
Wetland hydrology may be observed as standing water (inundation), or may be observed as
freestanding water within a soil pit or auger hole (saturation) usually within the upper 12 inches.
This is what would be considered primary hydrology indicators. Examination of this indicator
requires digging a soil pit to a depth of 16 inches and observing the level at which water stands
after sufficient time has been allowed for water to drain into the hole. The required time will
vary depending on soil texture. This level represents the depth to the water table; the depth to
saturated soils will always be nearer the surface due to the capillary fringe. According to the
Hydrology criteria in the 1987 Delineation Manual, for soil saturation to impact vegetation, it
must occur within a major portion of the root zone, typically within 12 inches of the surface.
Only one primary indicator is necessary to make the determination that wetland hydrology is
present. However, since a single observation is not enough evidence, based on the percentage of
the growing season this inundation or saturation is required, these data are only valid when
reviewed while also considering the abundance of recent precipitation events or the seasonal
trend of climate when the site visit was made (this may be done through review of precipitation
records where available). In addition to the primary indicators of wetland hydrology, there are
secondary indicators (e.g. oxidized root channels, water-stained leaves, local soil survey data,
FAGNeutral test), of which two must be present to consider the sample point as having wetland
hydrology.
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Hydrophytic Vegetation (Wetland Vegetation)
Wetland vegetation is defined in the 1987 Manual as "The sum total of macrophytic plant life
growing in water or on a substrate that is at least periodically deticient in oxygen as a result of
excessive water content. When hydrophytic vegetation comprises a community where indicators
of hydric soils and wetland hydrology also occur, the area has wetland vegetation." In more
standard terms, some plants are more adapted to growing within inundated or saturated soil.
Based on literature records and professional experience, a panel of experts compiled a list of
plant species and assigned each a hydrophytic status (described below and includes five major
classes of probability of a plant occurring within a wetland).
ln terms of delineation there is a gradient of plant species that are adapted to '`growing in water
or on substrate that is at least periodically deficient of oxygen". Fieldwork associated with
wetland delineations includes a procedure (the 50/20 Rule, for detennination of dominance),
which is also outlined in the 1987 Manual, by which to determine if hydrophytic plant species
dominate the vegetation at a given location. This procedure has been used for the wetland
de(ineation at the subject parcel of this report.
Hydric Soil
Defined in the 1987 Manual as "A soil that is saturated, flooded, or ponded long enough during
the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions that favor the growth and regeneration of
hydrophytic vegetation. Hydric soils that occur in areas having positive indicators of
hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology are wetland soils."
For the purposes of delineation of wetlands, soils cannot be viewed without digging pits or
extracting soil using an auger. Therefore, transects of soil samples are taken from perceived
upland to perceived wetlands along a transitional boundary. There are specific color indicators,
textures, and depth requirements in the soil that are reviewed in order to determine whether
hydric soils occur at a given point or not. After a transect of soil samples has been taken, upon
consideration of vegetation and indicators of appropriate hydrology a working prototype for the
given wetland is developed by the delineator. The wetland delineator then uses this working
prototype to complete the location of the remainder of the wetland boundary, unless the wetland
is large enough or the landscape features (vegetation or topography) change enough to warrant
additional transect samples.
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