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Wetland Classification, Identification, and
Delineation Report
Prepared for:
Jeff Martineau/Coldwell Banker-Burnet
By:
Svoboda Ecological Resources
Project Number 2010-027-03
October 5, 2010
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION 1
METHODS 1
RESULTS 2
Background Information-(Office-Based Investigation) 2
Site Visit 3
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DISCUSSION 9
RECOMMENDATIONS 9
CERTIFICATION 11
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DATA SOURCES 12
LITERATURE REFERENCED 13
FULL FIGURE SET:
Figure 1: Location of Site Overlaid on USGS Topographic Map
Figure 2: National Wetlands Inventory
Figure 3: Web Soil Survey-Hennepin County
Figure 4: DNR-Protected Waters Map
Figure 5: Approximate Wetland Boundary and Sample Transect Location
THE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION SECTION:
Field Data Sheets
Plant Indicator Status
Soil Series Data
Wetland Definition
ABSTRACT
Svoboda Ecological Resources(SER) visited the above referenced property on August 30, 201010
examine the site for the presence of areas meeting wetland criteria. The study parcel is located
within the City of Orono, Hennepin County Minnesota, (Figure 1). Four wetland boundaries were
delineated at this site and one possible wetland area was investigated and noted. One sample
transect was established along each wetland boundary in order to characterize the soil,
vegetation, and existing hydrology within the wetland-to-upland transition zone.
INTRODUCTION
The subject parcel is approximately 5 acres and is dominated by prairie grasses, wetland and
hardwood trees.The topography of the site ranges from gently undulating on the west portion of the
property to steeper declines of 10 percent into Wetland 4 on the eastern side of the property. The
surrounding land use consists mostly of 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 wetland boundary was
surveyed by Gronberg and Associates Inc.,based out of Long Lake(See contact information below).
Please find within the Technical Documentation Section; field data sheets, plant indicator status
information,soil survey information,and wetland definition information.
Gronberg and Associates,Inc
445 North Willow Drive
Long Lake, Minnesota 55356
PH: 952-473-4141
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 2007 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 Documentation 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.
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"This Regional Supplement is part of a nationwide effort to address regional
wetland characteristics and improve the accuracy and efficiency of wetland-
delineation procedures. Regional differences in climate,geology,soils,hydrology
plant and animal communities,and other factors are important to the identification
and functioning of wetlands.These differences cannot be considered adequately in a
single national manual. The development of this supplement follows National
Academy of Sciences recommendations to increase the regional sensitivity of
wetland-delineation methods(National Research Council 1995).The intent of this
supplement is to bring the Corps Manual up to date with current knowledge and
practice in the region and not to change wetland boundaries." "...This Regional
Supplement is designed for use with the current version of the Corps Manual
(Environmental Laboratory 1987)and all subsequent versions.Where differences in
the two documents occur, this Regional Supplement takes precedence over the
Corps Manual for applications in the Midwest Region."
National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps (Figure 2), Web Soil Survey of Orono and Hennepin
County maps(Figure 3),Minnesota Protected Waters maps(Figure 4),and LMIC aerial photographs
obtained online were reviewed prior to the site visit to identify areas that may be wetlands. Areas
illustrating evidence of wetland conditions were examined in greater detail during the field survey.
Vegetation, soils and hydrology were examined (as outlined in the 1987 Manual) and used to
characterize wetland types and determine wetland boundaries. Sample transects were established in
representative wetland-to-upland transition zones in order to characterize the vegetation,soils,and
hydrology of the site. The transects consisted of a representative upland sample point and
representative wetland sample point at each delineated wetland basin. Information obtained from the
sample points can be found on the field data sheets located in the Technical Documentation Section.
Wetland boundaries were marked at the site by pink"Wetland Delineation"pin flags.The wetland
boundary is considered to be the topographically highest extent of the wetland basin; areas below
the staked boundary met the three required wetland criteria while areas above were lacking in one or
more of these criteria. Wetland classification followed methods described by Cowardin et al.(1979)
and used in the NWI(e.g. PEMB, PSS IC,etc.),completed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The Circular 39 and Eggers and Reed classification systems are also given. The indicator status of
plants,as described in The Technical Documentation Section, was determined using the National
List of Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands—Region 3 (Sabine 1999).
RESULTS
Background Information-(Office-Based Investigation)
The NWI map(Excelsior Quadrangle)illustrates no National Wetland Inventory wetlands present on
the property(Figure 2).
The Web Soil Survey of Orono and Hennepin County, Figure 3, classifies three soil map units
present on the subject property(See Figure 3).The map units that are classified as"non-hydric"soils
are the Angus loam and the Lester loam.The Hamel loam classification is the only"hydric"soil map
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unit within the bounds of the subject property(Web Soil Survey website). These soil classification
boundaries are illustrated on Figure 3 with further detail given in the legend.Soil series descriptions
are given in the Technical Documentation Section.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, State Protected Waters Map (Public Water
Inventory), indicates no Public Waters present within the property(Figure 4).
Site Visit
SER ecologists examined the subject property for areas meeting jurisdictional wetland criteria during
the site visit. Four wetlands meeting the jurisdictional criteria of a wetland, for which boundaries
were determined and delineated,were flagged.The approximate wetland boundaries are outlined in
yellow on Figure 5.
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Wetland i is an isolated depression with a dominance of reed canary grass(Phalaris arundmacea)
and Kentucky bluegrass(Poa pratensis).The vegetation transition to the upland reveals a dominance
of Kentucky bluegrass which is facultative but contains more sub-dominant facultative upland plants
then in the wetland area. The Fac-neutral test was not met even when non-dominant species were
evaluated.
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Soils within the wetland and along the upland transition zone tended to be sandy accompanied by
clay and loam soils. Wetland soils harbored a depleted matrix with sapric inclusions overlain.There
were also common and distinct redoximorphic features present as soft masses throughout the profile.
The upland soils did have a depleted layer at 15 inches but did not test out for the F3 indicator based
on depth of the depleted layer.There were no redoximorphic features present within the upland soil
profile.
The presence of hydrology was based on secondary indicators within the wetland sample area.There
were no indicators of hydrology present within the upland sampling area.
SER classified Wetland 1 as a PEMA seasonally flooded wetland.
Detailed soils,vegetation,and hydrology data for the delineated jurisdictional wetland is provided in
the data sheets of the Technical Documentation Section.
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Wetland 2 appears to be a ditched flow-through wetland connecting to wetland on the property to
the south and to Wetland 3 via a culvert. Wetland 3 appears to be upstream from Wetland 2
which flows to the wetland south of the property boundary and out of the evaluated area.
Dominant vegetation within the wetland basin includes reed canary grass and Kentucky bluegrass
along with other hydrophytic sub-dominants such as hummock sedge (Carex stricta),narrow-leaf
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cattail (Typha angustifolia)and water smartweed (Polygonum anrphibium). Hydrophytes are
dominant in the upland as well along the edge of the basin and consist of reed canary grass and
Kentucky bluegrass. But the transition from wetland to upland takes place when the soils and
hydrology were examined.
Soils in the wetland were typically clays overlain by silty clay loam with 2 percent distinct
redoximorphic soft masses.This soil tests out for an F6 indicator of Redox Dark Surface. Upland
soils have a wide range and irregular pattern of soil textures within the profile. Redox features
were present within the upper 12 inches of the soil profile but yielded a percentage of less than 2
percent and therefore did not fall in to any of the hydric soil indicator categories.
Hydrology indicators in the wetland sample area were secondary indicators but the interior of the
wetland harbored soils that were saturated to the surface. The sampled upland areas of Wetland 2
tested positive for the fac-neutral test but did not reveal any other indicators.
SER described Wetland 2 as a Type 2 PEMBd wet meadow.
Detailed soils,vegetation,and hydrology data for the delineated jurisdictional wetland is provided in
the data sheets of the Technical Documentation Section.
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Wetland 3 may receive water during intense rain events from the inundated ditch to the north on the
adjacent property after a review of 2006 aerial imagery.No evidence of this was revealed during the
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site visit, however.
Dominant vegetation within the wetland area includes reed canary grass and Kentucky bluegrass with.
Canada goldenrod(So1idago canadensis)as a subdominant hydrophyte.Vegetation along the upland
transition zone was dominated by herbaceous common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) which is
facultative upland and Kentucky bluegrass.
Soils within the wetland basin tended to be more hemic organic with a depleted subsurface layer and
2 percent redox concentrations.Upland soils yielded clay loam textures without the organics found
in the wetland basin. Some redoximorphic features did appear within the upper 12 inches of the
upland soil profile but were less than 1 percent and were faint when contrasted with the matrix color.
No Hydrology indicators were discovered within the upland side of the boundary but on the wetland
side of the boundary hydrology was confirmed by the existence of two secondary indicators.No
saturation was present in the interior of Wetland 3.
SER Classified Wetland 3 as a Type 1 PEMA seasonally flooded wetland.
Detailed soils,vegetation,and hydrology data for the delineated jurisdictional wetland is provided in
the data sheets of the Technical Documentation Section.
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Wetland 4 is the largest wetland within the property boundary and spans the entire width of the
( property on its east side.Wetland 4 is a ditched flow-through wetland with hydrologic connections
from the north and flowing down stream to the south. The ditched area extends in a north-south
direction through the center of the basin along the west side of the tree line(Photo 6).This wetland
also exists within a low lying area next to slopes of 10 percent or more on either side which is likely
another factor governing its large size given that water run-off may flow down the slopes during rain
events.
Wetland 4 is a complex of two wetlands due to the vegetation transition that exists within the
wetland bounds. The west side of Wetland 4 harbors more grasses such as reed canary grass and
Kentucky bluegrass along with stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)and milkweed (Asclepias syriaca).
Vegetation on the eastern side is more wooded and harbors green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica),
American elm (Ulmus americana) and an herbaceous layer containing wood nettle (Laportea
canadensis) and various polygonum species. Vegetation along the upland areas consist of brome
grass(Thymus inermis),and other grass and forb species.
Soils tended to be saturated within the interior of the wetland basin nearest the ditch and contain
sapric inclusions with some redox features present within 12 inches of the soil surface.Upland soils
were sandy and dry as to be expected due to the sleep slopes existing along the upland transition
zone. Some redox concentrations were present but appeared below the 12 inch margin.
SER classified Wetland 4 as a Type 7/3 P/FO1/EMCd wetland complex.
Detailed soils,vegetation,and hydrology data for the delineated jurisdictional wetland is provided in
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Investigated Area A was examined due to the appearance of a low lying area harboring wetland
vegetation. Area A did have a dominance of reed canary grass and Kentucky bluegrass and had a
positive fac-neutral test and geomorphic position. Soils were dry however and did not show any
prominent hydric characteristics when sampled at the lowest point or the outer reaches of the basin
area.
SER believes that this area is not wetland due to the lack of hydric soils and adequate hydrology.
DISCUSSION
SER completed all on-site delineations based on the three required technical criteria as outlined by
the 1987 Manual: the presence of hydric soils, a predominance of hydrophytic vegetation, and
indicators of wetland hydrology in each basin.The site visit portion of the wetland delineation was
completed on August 30, 2010.
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 wetland(Figure 5). One
area(Area A)was examined due to the presence of hydrophytic vegetation but was not delineated as
wetland because hydric soil was not observed. Detailed soils,vegetation and hydrology data for each
wetland and Area A is provided in the data sheets of The Technical Documentation Section. A set of
full-scale figures is given in the Figures section.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Activities which impact or potentially impact wetlands are currently 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 has resulted 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 approved wetland boundaries are typically valid for only three
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
Brian Burgner completed the above-described delineation on August 30,2010.This delineation was
performed according to the procedures described by the US Army Corps of Engineers in the 1987
Wetlands Delineation Manual and the 2007 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.
Revised report and graphics were prepared by Brian Burgner(Wetland Ecologist III)on this day,
August 30, 2010.
Client: Jeff Martineau/Coldwell Banker-Burnet
Project Name: 840 Old Crystal Bay Road
Project No.: 2010-027-03
Location: Orono, Minnesota
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Wetland Delineator-Certified# 1124
President, Svoboda Ecological Resources
October 5, 2010
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DATA SOURCES
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Protected Waters Inventory Map, Hennepin County
County. 1985,Revised 1996.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetland Inventory Map—Excelsior
Quadrangle. 1991.(Taken from May 1980 aerial photographs).
USGS 2009 Aerial Color Photos. Publicly Distributed Over the Land Management Information
Center(LMIC)Website.
USGS Quadrangle Map—Excelsior 7.5-Minute Quadrangle, Minnesota, U.S.A.
Web Soil Survey(n.d.). Orono, Hennepin County, MN. Retrieved from
http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.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 Plant Communities 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 Vascular Plants of Northeastern United
States and Adjacent Canada. New York Botanical Garden,Bronx. 910pp.
Sabine,B. J. 1999. National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands:Region 3—North
Central(Indiana, Illinois, Iowa,Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin). Resource
Management Group, Inc. 77pp.
Shaw, S.P.,and C.G. Fredine. 1956. Wetlands of the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Circular 39. 67pp.
U.S.Army Corps of Engineers. 2007. Interim Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers
Wetland Delineation Manual: Midwest Region. ed.J.S. Wakeley,R.W. Lichvar,and C.V.
Nobel. ERDC/EL TR- . Vicksburg, MS: US Army Engineer Research and Development
Center.
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Proje0/S2m 840 Old Crystal Bay Road Car/County: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 8-30-10
Appiicantla„nter. Coldwell Banker Bumet/Jeff Martineau State: MN Sampling Point: SP I-I Up
Investtgator(s): BKB Section,Township,Range: Part of Section 9,Ti 17N,R23W
Landform(hillslope,terrace.etc.): Topsiope Local relief(concave,convex,none): none
Slope(%): 1 tat: 44.963 l Lang:-93.5922 Datum: 1983 UTM
Soil Map Unit Name: Hamel-Glencoe NW classification: None
Are climatic I hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes ✓ No (If no,explain In Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are'Normal Circumstances'present? Yes ✓ No
• Are Vegetation ,Soil, ,or Hydrology naturaly problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.)
• SUMMARY OF FINDINGS— Attach site map showing sampling point locations,transects,important features,etc.
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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes '/ No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yet No
do Sell Present? Yes No
Distance from Delineated Edge 5 Ft Above ✓ Below
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Reinert*:
VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominant indicator Dominance test worksheet: .
Tree Stratum (Plot sizes: 30-n ) ,g Cover .1209e? Status Number of Dominant Spades
1. That Aro OBL,FACW,or FAC: I (A)
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Total Number of Dominant
3 Spades Across All Strata: I (B)
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Percent of Dominant Species
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5 That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100 (Am)
Total Coven.
Saalnelshrub Stratum ( 15-ft ) Prevalence index worksheet:
1. Total%Cover of Multiply bv:
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2. OB.species x 1■
3. FACW spades x 2 la
4. FAC species x 3■
5. FACU species x 4■
Total Coven. UPI.spades x 5-
Herb Stratum( 5-ft(I'm) ) Column Totals: (A) (B)
1 Cirslmn amuse 10 FACU
2. Phalaris anmdmaea 15 FACW Prevalence Index -WA-
3 Pus pralensis 40 V FAC Hydrophytlo Vegetation Indicators:
4 Asclepias syriara 5 NI v Dominance Testis>50%
5. Animus inernus 20 ✓ NI Prevalence index Is 3.0'
e. Rhamnus renhamm 5 FACUIII _ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting data In Remarks or on a separate sheet)
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8 _ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain)
9.10. 'indicators of hydric soil end wetland hydrology must
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Total Cover. 95
yVoodv Vine Stratum ( 30-J1 )
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Total Cover.
Remarks: (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
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Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(Mcheal Color(mobil 9i Color(mobil �' Tyoe' Lee' Texture Remarks
0-7 10YR 3/2 100 SL
7-15 10YR3/2 100 SCL
15-18 10YR 5/3 100 SL
18-20 lOYR 5/3 100 SC
tTvoe: C=Concentration,DaQeptetion,RM■Reduced Matrix,CS•Covered or Coaled Sand Grains. =Location: PLaPore Lining,M■Malrix.
Hydric Soil indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Sells':
Histosol(A1) _ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) _ Coast Prairie Redox(A16)
-Histic Epipedon(A2) Sandy Redox(115) Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)
_ Black Histic(A3) ` Stripped Matrix(436) ,r Other(Explain In Remarks)
_Hydrogen Sulflde(M) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)
-Stratified Layers(A5) Loamy Gieyed Matrix(F2)
2 cm Muck(A10) _ Depleted Matrix(F3)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) _ Redox Dark Surface(F6)
Thick Dark Surface(Al2) _Depleted Dark Surface(F7) °Indicators of hydrophyllc vegetation and
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _ Redox Depressions(F8) wetland hydrology must be present.
_ 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)
Restrictive Laver(If observedl:
Type: ✓
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology indicators:
primary indicators hrkimum of one is reoulred:check all that aoolvl $econdary indicators(minimum of two reoulred2
_Surface Water(A1) _Water-Stained Leaves(89) _Surface Sol Cracks(88)
High Water Table(A2) —Aquatic Fauna(813) _ Drainage Patterns(B10)
t _ Saturation(A3) ,True Aquatic Plants(B14) T Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(81) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) _Crayfish Burrows(CO)
_Sediment Deposits(B2) `Oxidized Rh zospheres on Wog Roots(C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
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Drift Deposes(83) _Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) _ Geomorphic Position(D2)
_Algal Mat or Crust(84) _Recent Iron Reduction In TINed Solis(C6) FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
_Iron Deposits(85) Thin Muck Surface(C7)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B?) r, Gauge or Wee Data(D9)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(Be) _Other(Explain in Remarks)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No '' Depth(inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No '' Depth(inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No '' Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes Noy
(Includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous Inspections).If available:
Remarks:Non dominents were used in the calculation of the Fac-Neutral test.Test was negative.
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Row/8fk: ry City/County: p Sampling Date:
Applicant/Om m, Co!dwell Banker Bumet/Jeff Martineau State: MN Sampling paint SP I-I Wet
Investigator(s)- BKB Section,Township,Range: Part of Section 9,T 117N,R23W
Landon(haalope,terrace,eta): Toes lope Local relief(concave,convex,none): concave
Slaps(%): I Let: 44.9631 Long:-93.5922 Datum: 1983 UTM
Hamel-Glencoe None
Sall Map Unit Name: NWI classification:
Are climatic 1 hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes ✓ No (If no,explain In Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil ,or Hydrology significantly disturbed? A ...Normal Circumstances'present? Yes ✓ No
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers In Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS— Attach site map showing sampling point locations,transects,important features,etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ✓ No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yee " No
Hydric Soli Present? Yes ✓ No Distance from Delineated Edget. Above Below 61 Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes `' No
Remarks:
VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot sizes: 30-n ) %Cover Scads,? Status Number of Dominant Spades 2
1. That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: (A)
2. Total Number of Dominant
3. Species Aaoss All Strata: 2 (B)
4. Percent of Dominant Species
5• That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100 (NB)
Total Coven
SacNno/Sh ub Stratum ( 1311 ) Prevalence Index worksheet:
1, Total%Cover of: Multiply bv:
2. 013L spades x 1=
3. FACW species x 2•
4. FAC spedes x 3=
( 5. FACU species x 4■
Herb Stratum (341(1-mJ ) Total Coven. UPL species x 5=
Column Totals: (A) (8)
1. Cilsiumarvense 5 FACU
2. Phalaris arundinacea 75 ✓ FACW Prevalence Index •B/A a
3 moa pramensls 20 ✓ FAC Hydrophytto Vegetation indicators:
4. ° Dominance Test is>50%
5. ,-_ Prevalence Index is 13.O'
6• _ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting
data M Remarks or on a separate sheet)
8. _ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain)
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SOIL sampling Point: SP 1-1 Wet
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(Inches) Color(moist) it Color[moist �' Tvoe' Loc' Texture Remarks
0.4 10YR 2/1 100 10YR 3/3 3 C M SL Fine/Distinct
4-13 10YR 2/1 100 10YR 3/3 3 C M SCL Fine/Distint;12-18 Oe inclusions
13-20 10YR 4/2 100 10YR 3/3 3 C M SL Fine/Faint
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'Type: C-Concentration,0-Depletion,RM-Reduced Matrix,CS.Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 'Location: PL-Pore Uninla,M=Matrix.
Hydrto Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
_ Histosol(Al) _ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(84) _Coast Praire Redox(A16)
_ I1lstic Epipedon(A2) X Sandy Redox(S5) Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)
_ Black Histic(A3) _ Stripped Matrix(SO) _Other(Explain in Remarks)
Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _Loamy Mucky Mineral(F4)
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Stratified Layers(AS) — Loamy Grayed Matrix(F2)
2 cm Muck(A10) �„ Depleted Matrix(F3)
1 _ Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) Redox Dark Surface(F6)
Thick Dark Surface(Al2) _ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) 'indicators of hydrophylic vegetation and
_Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) Redox Depressions(F8) wetland hydrology must be present.
6 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)
Restrictive Lever(if observedl:
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Depth(Inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
primary Indicators(minimum alone is recruited:check aN that seeM $econdary indicators(minimum of two reeulredl
_ Surface Water(A1) Waler-Stained Leaves(B9) _Surface Sol Cracks(B6)
High Water Table(A2) _Aquatic Fauna(B13) _ Drainage Patterns(B10)
Saturation(A3) _True Aquatic Plants(B14) „^ Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(B1) ^ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C4) _ Crayfish Burrows(C8)
_Sediment Deposits(82) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(CO)
Drift Deposits(B3) _Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) = Geomorphic Position(D2)
_Algal Mal or Crust(B4) _Recent Iron Reduction in TiNed Soils(CO) "FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
_ Iron Deposits(135) Thin Muck Surface(C7)
Irundatlon Visible on Aerial imagery(137) Gauge or Well Data(09)
_Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8) _Other(Explain in Remarks)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No ° Depth(inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No r Depth(inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No Depth(Inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
(includes capllary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if avattabie:
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840 Old Crystal Bay Road Orono/Hennepin 8-30-10
Pro)ecl/Stls: City/County: Sampling Dale:
Appikan110wrwr. Coldwell Banker Burnet/Jeff Martineau Slate: MN Sampling point:SP 2-1 Up
Investgator(s): BKB Section,Township,Range: Part of Section 9,Tl 17N,R23W
Landform(htilaloes,terrace.etc.): Topslope Local relief(concave,convex,none): none
Slope(%): I Lal; 14.9631 :-93.5922 Datum: 1983 UTM
Soil Map Unit Name: Hamel-Glencoe NWI classification: None
Are dimatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes '. No (If no,explain In Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are'Normal Circumstances'present? Yes '/ No
Are Vegetation ,Soll .or Hydrology naturaly problematic? (If needed,explain any answers In Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS— Attach site map showing sampling point locations,transects,important features,etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ✓ No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No ''
Hydric Sell Present? Yes No
� •° Distance from Delineated Edge 5 Ft. Above o' Below
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Remarks:
VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot sizes: 30-n ) -21-C1881- S8edes4 Stag
Number of Dominant Species 2
1. That Aro 081.,FACW,or FAC: (A)
2. Total Number of Dominant
3. Spades Across Aft Strata: 2 (8)
4. Percent of Dominant Species
b• That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 1009V8)
Total Coven
fdilibilaBiklittiffil ( isli ) Prevalence Index worksheet:
1. Total%Cover of: Mundy bv:
2. OBL spades x 1 a
3. FACW spades x 2 a
4. FAC epodes x 3 a
5. FACU spedes x 4■
Total Coven. UPL spades x 5 a
lilidiitialfil( sJ' ") )
1. C'irsium anense S Column Totals: (A) (B)
FACU
2. Phalaris anmdrnacea 30 ✓ FACW Prevalence Index a WA•
3. Pon pmrensts 60 r FAC Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4. ° Dominance Test is>50%
b, _ Prevalence index Is s3.0'
8, _ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting.
7 data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
B "Problematic Hydrophylic Vegetation'(Explain)
9. 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
10. be present.
Total Coven 95
woody Vine Stratum ( J0-1t )
1. Hydrophytic
Vegetation
2' Present? Yes ✓ No
Total Coven
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or one separate sheet.)
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP 2-1 Up
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(indhesl Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Tyne' Leap Texture Remarks
0.4 IOYR 2/1 100 SiCL
4-8 10YR 2/1 100 CL
8.11 IOYR 2/1 I00 IOYR 3/3 I C M SCL Fine/Distinct
11-20 10YR 2/1 100 Clay
20-27 2.5Y 5/2 100 10YR 4/4 I C M SiCL Medium/Distinct
'TYpe: 0-Concentration,0-Depletion,RM-Reduced Matrix,CS-Covered or Gorged Sand Grains. 2Locatlon: PL-Pore Unino.M-Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils:
_Histosol(A1) _ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) Coast Prairie Redox(A18)
Relic Epipedon(A2) _ Sandy Redox(85) Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)
Black Hlsttc(A3) _ Stripped Matrix(S8) Other(Explain in Remarks)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)
_Stratified Layers(A5) Loamy Gteyed Matrix(F2)
2 cm Muck(A10) Depleted Matrix(F3)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(All) Redox Dark Surface(F8)
Thick Dark Surface(Al2) _ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) °indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) Redox Depressions(F8) wetland hydrology must be present.
_ 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)
Restrictive Laver(if observed):
Type:
Depth(Inches): Hydrio Soil Present? Yes No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
primary indicators(minimum of one Is reonired:check all that acct) ftecondary indicators(minimum of two reoulrehj
_ Surface Water(Al) ..._Water-Stained Leaves(89) _ Surface Soli Cracks(88)
_ High Water Table(A2) _Aquatic Fauna(B13) Drainage Patterns(810)
,^Saturation(A3) True Aquatic Plants(B14) Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(81) _Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) _ Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Sediment Deposits(82) _Oxidized Rhizosphere:on Living Roots(C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial imagery(C9)
DM Deposita(B3) Presence of Reduced iron(C4) _Geomorphic Position(D2)
_Algal Mat or Crust(84) _Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(CO) =FAG-Neutral Test(D5)
_Iron Deposits(B5) _Thin Muck Surface(C7)
Inundation Visible on Aerial imagery(B7) Gauge or WI N Data(D9)
_
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(88) _Other(Explain in Remarks)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No ° Depth(Inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No ° Depth(Inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No ' Depth(Inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
(includes.cepflarvfr e)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos.previous inspections),if available:
Remarks:
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ProlecuSke: 840 Old Crystal Bay Road Ciryfeounty: Orono/Hennepin sampling Date: 8-30-10
Coldwell Banker Bumct/Jeff Martineau MN SSP 2-1 Wet
AppkcanUOamer. State: sampling point
Investigator(s): BKB Section,Township.Range: Part of Section 9,TI 17N,R23W
Landform(Metope,terrace.etc.): Toeslope Local relief(concave,convex,none): none
Slope(%): I Lai: 44.9631 tong:-93.5922 Datum: 1983 UTM
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Soil Map UNt Name: Hamel-Glencoe Nyyl dassktcation: None
Are climatic I hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes s/ No (if no.explain In Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Sok ,,or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are'Normal Circumstances'present? Yes $/ No
Are Vegetation ,Sok ,or Hydrology naturally problematic? (if needed,explain any answers In Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS– Attach site map showing sampling point locations,transects,Important features,etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ✓ No is the Sampled Ares within a Wetland? Yes " No
Hydric Soil Present? Yes ✓ No Distance from Delineated Edge 5 FL Above Below ✓
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ✓ No
Remarks:
VEGETATION–Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree (Plot sizes: 30.1 ) %Cover•lallata2 Number of Dominant Species 2
1. That Aro OBL,FACW,or FAC: (A)
2. Total Number of Dominant
3. Spedee Across All Simla: 2 (B)
4. Percent of Dominant Species
5. That Are 081,FACW.or FAC: 100 (NB)
Total Cover.
Saolina1ShrubSkatusn ( 1Sft ) Prevalence Index Worksheet:
1. Total%Cover of Multiply bv:
# f 2. OBL spades x 1 a
3. FACW species x 2-
( 4. FAG epodes x 3=
, 6. FACU species x 4=
( s�"'RI ) Total Cover. UPL species x 6=
Herb SUatumColumn Totals: (A) (B)
1. Cams slricta 10 OBL
2. Phalarisanrndinacea
35 9 FACW Prevalence index us WA=
3. Pon potents 25 9 FAC Hydropiyrtlo Vegetation Indicators:
4. Polygonum amphihhrm 15 013L ✓ Dominance Testis>50%
s. aster spp. 5 ----- _ Prevalence Index is s3.0'
a. — Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting
7 data In Remarks or on a separate sheet)
8.
„-_, Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain)
-
9.
10. 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
90
Total Cover.
be present.
Woody Vine Stratum( 30h )
1. Hydrophytic
Vegetation
2. Present? Yes ✓ No
Total Cower.
Remarks: (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
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SOIL SsmpNng point: SP 2-1 Wet
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) �1 ,Tyne' Leu' Texture , Remarks
0-13 10YR 2/I 100 10YR 3/3 2 C M SiCL Medium/Distinct
13-16 IOYR 2/1 100 Clay
16-23 5Y 3/1 100 Clay
'Type: C-Concentration.0-Depletion,RM-Reduced Matrix,CS-Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 'Location: PL-Pore Uninc.M=Matrix.
Hydric Boli indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soilsf:
_ Hgstosol(A1) _ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(54) Coast Prairie Rados(Ale)
_ fustic Epipedon(A2) _ Sandy Rados(S8) _ Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)
., Black HisUc(A3) Stripped Matrix(S8) Other(Explain in Remarks)
- Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)
_ Stratified Layers(A5) Loamy Glayed Matrix(F2)
2 cm Muck(A10) Depleted Matrix(F3)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) = Redox Dark Surface(F8)
_Thick Dark Surface(Al2) _Depleted Dark Surface(F7) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation end
-Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _ Redox Depressions(F8) wetland hydrology must be present.
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)
Restrictive Laver(If observed!:
Typo:
Depth(Inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
primary indicators(minimum done is reoulred:check all that annN) Secondary indicators(minin:um of two reaukedl
_ Surface Wafer(Al) _Water-Stained Leaves(89) ` Surface Soil Cracks(88)
High Water Table(A2) Aquatic Fauna(813) _Drainage Patterns(B10)
Saturation(A3) _ True Aquatic Plants(814) _Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
-Water Marks(B1) _ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) _Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Sediment Deposits(B2) __.. Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial imagery(C9)
_DAR Deposits(B3) _ Presence of Reduced iron(C4) L.Geomorphic Position(D2)
_Algal Mat or Crust(84) _ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C8) L.FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
Iron Deposits(85) _Thin Muck Surface(Cl)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B7) ..,Gauge or WeN Data(D9)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(88) _Other(Explain in Remarks)
PiekiObservations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth(inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No '' Depth(inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No ° Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well;aerial photos,previous inspections).If available:
Remarks:
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projaapsite: 840 Old Crystal Bay Road minty: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 8-30-10
Applioant/0wner Coldwell Banker Burnet/Jeff Martineau Slate: MN Sampling Point: SP 3-1 Up
BKB
• Invesggator(s): Section,Township.Range: Part of Section 9,TI17N,R23W
To slo e
Landform(Metope,terrace,etc.): p p Local relief(concave,convex,none): none
Slope(%): 1 Lao 44.9631 Long:-93.5922 Datum: 1983 UTM
Hamel-Glencoe None
Soil Map unit Name: NlM classification:
Are climatic I hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes ✓ No (If no,explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology atgnilicenty disturbed? Are"Normal Clrcumstences'present? Yes ✓ No
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS— Attach site map showing sampling point locations,transects,important features,etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No ✓ Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?• Yes No
Hydric Soti Present? Yes No ✓
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Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No ✓ Distance from Delineated Edge 5 Ft Above ✓ Below
Remarks:
VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot sizes: jap ) 14rar s? —Zen— Number of Dominant Species
1. That Are 08L,FACW,or FAC: 1 (A)
2. Total Number of Dominant
• 3• Specter Across Al Strata: 2 (8)
4.
Percent of Dominant Species
5. That Are GBL,FACW,or FAC: 50 (AM)
Total Cover.
SaolkrnlShrubStratwn ( 1711 ) Prevalence Index Worksheet:
1. Total%Cover of: Muttloiv bv:
2. 08L species x 1 II
3. FACW species x 2■
4. FAC species x 3 a
S. FACU species x 4■
• Total Cover. UPL species x 5.
HarbStratum ( shn-mi ) Column Totals: (A) (B)
1 Rhannius carihorrica 35 ✓ FACU
2. Phalaris anuidinacea 5 FACW Prevalence Index •BIA a
3 Poa pmlensis 45 ✓ FAC Hydrophylla Vegetation indicators:
4 Sohdaga giganlea 5 FACW _ Dominance Test is>50%
5 Cirsiunr arrense 5 ---- FACU -_ Prevalence Index Is 0.0'
8. _ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting
? data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
8. _ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain)
(
O.
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetlandro must
10. be present. ioDY
Total Cover. 97
• W4odv Vine Shalom ( 3a" )
1. Hydrophytic
f � •
Vegetation
2. Present? Yes No 41
Total Cover:
Remarks: (In l ide photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP 3-1 Up
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
finches) Color(moist) % Color(motet) S Tvoe Loci Texture , Remarks
0-8 10YR 2/1 100 CL
8-13 10YR 3/1 100 10YR 3/3 1 C M CL Fine/Faint
13-20 2.5Y 5/2 100 10YR 4/4 2 C M SiCL Medium/Distinct
'Type: C■Concentration,D=Deplelbn,RMaReduced Matrix,CS■Covered or coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL'Pore Lining,M=Maldx.
Hydric Soil indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_ Ilistosoi(Al) _ Sandy Gfeyed Matrix(S4) _Coast Prairie Redox(A16)
_IOstic Epipedon(A2) _ Sandy Redox(S5) _ iron-Manganese Masses(F12)
_ Black Histo(A3) _ Stripped Matrix(S8) Other(Explain in Remarks)
_Hydrogen Sulfide(M) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)
_Stratified Layers(AS) Loamy Cloyed Matrix(F2)
_2 cm Muck(A10) _ Depleted Matrix(F3)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(Al1) _ Redox Dark Surface(F6)
_Thick Dark Surface(Al2) Depleted Dark Surface(F7) °Indicators of hydrophylic vegetation and
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _Redox Depressions(F8) wetland hydrology must be present.
_5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(63)
Restrictive Layer Of observed):
Type: ✓
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
primary Indicators(minimum of one is reeuired:check ail that sooty) Secondary indicators(minimum of two reauiredl
_Surface Water(A1) Water-Stained Leaves(139) _Surface Soil Cracks(88)
"High Water Table(A2) _Aquatic Fauna(813) —Drainage Patterns(B10)
Saturation(A3) -_ True Aquatic Plants(B14) _Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(81) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) Crayfish Burrows(C8)
_Sediment Deposits(82) _ Oxidized Rhlzoapheres on Living Roots(C3) _Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
_ Drift Deposits(33) w Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Geomorphic Position(D2)
_Algal Mat or Crust(84) _Recent Iron Reduction In Tliled Soils(CO) _ FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
_iron Deposits(85) _Thin Muck Surface(C7)
_Inundation Visible on Aerial imagery(B7) _Gauge or Well Data(09)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(88) _Other(Explain in Remarks)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No r Depth(inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No Depth(inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No '' Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No ✓
(incudes caollarY fringe)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous knspecions),If available:
Remarks:
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ProteWSUt: 840 Old Crystal Bay Road City/county: Orono/Hennepin Sampiing Oate: 8-30-10
Apoloonvcomor Coldwell Banker Bumet/JeffMartineau State: MN Sampono Point: SP 3-1 Wet
investigator(s): BKB Section,Township.Range: Part of Section 9,Ti 17N,1t23W
Landform(tiWslope.time,etc.): Toes lope Local relief(concave,convex,none): none
Slope(S): 1 UI: 44.9631 Ung:-93.5922 Datum: 1983 UTM
Sell Map Unit Name: Hamel-Glencoe tiw,das.mcaUon: None
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes ✓ No (lino.explain In Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Sloe ,or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are'Normal Circumstances'present? Yes ✓ No
Are Vegetation—Soil ,or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers In Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS— Attach site map showing sampling point locations,transects,Important features,etc.
HydrophyUc Vegetation Present? Yes ✓ No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes `' No
Hydrtc aoU Proaent? Yes ✓ No Distance from Delineated Edge 5 Ft. Above Below ✓
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ✓ No
Reniarks:
VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominant indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot sizes: 30-Jt ) Si Cover 11210es?.,Status Number of Dominant Spades
1. That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 2 (A)
2. Total Number of Dominant
3• Species Across All Strata: 2 (B)
4 Percent of Dominant Species
5. That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100 (NB)
Total Cover.
Bulinglinklinilum( 13h ) Prevalence index worksheet:
1. Totals Cover of: Multiply by:
2. OBL species x 1=
3. FACW species x 2=
4. FAC spades x 3=
5. FACU spades x 4 no
Total Coven. UPL species x 5=
Herb Stratum ( 3h n•=h )
1 Rhamnus carthartica 5 Column Totals: (A) (B)
FACU
2. Phalaris arundinacra 25 V FACW Prevalence Index ■B/A s
3. Poa prarrns's 60 V FAC Hydrophytlo Vegetation Indicators:
4 Solidago gigmNra 10 FACW = Dominance Test is.50%
5, _ Prevalence Index is 0.0'
6. _ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting
7 data In Remarks or one separate sheet)
,_ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain)
9.
'indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
10. be present.
Total Cover. 100
Woody Vine Stratum (.30-Ji )
i 1. Hydrophytic
Vegetation
2. Present? Yee ✓ No
Total Cover:
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or one separate sheet.)
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP 3-I Wet
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix(Niches) Coto((mois � Cater(moleRedex F e Tyne' Loc' Texture Remarks
0-6 N 2.5/0 100 SiCL 12-18%Oe
6-15 N 2.5/0 100 IOYR 3/3 2 SiCL Fine/Prominent; 12-18%Oe
15-24 2.5Y 5/2 100 I0YR4/3 2 SiCL Medium/Distinct
• 'Type: C■Concentration.0•oDeptetion,RM-Reduced Matrix.CS-Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 'Location: PL-Pore Lining.M=Matrix.
Hydric Soli indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_
Histosol(A1) _Sandy Gleyed Matrix(54) Coast Pride Redox(A16)
klutk:Epipedon(A2) Sandy Redox(55) _ iron-Manganese Masses(F12)
_Black Hlstic(A3) Stripped Matrix(S9) Other(Explain in Remarks)
_Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) = Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)
_ Stratified Layers(A6) Loamy Gieyed Matrix(F2)
2 cm Muck(A10) ^ Depleted Matrix(F3)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) _ Redox Dark Surface(F6)
Thick Dark Surface(Al2) _ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) 'indicators of hydrophylic vegetation and
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _ Redox Depressions(FS) wetland hydrology must be present.
5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)
Restrictive Layer(Hobson's h
Type:
Depth(Inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes ✓ No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
primary indicators(minimum of one is recuired:check ant that sooty) Secondary indicators(nrnknum of two recurred)
! _ Surface Water(A1) _Water-Stained Leaves(89) _ Surface Soil Cracks(B6)
_- High Water Table(A2) _Aquatic Fauna(B13) -_ Drainage Patterns(810)
_Saturation(A3) True Aquatic Plants(B14) _ Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
_-,Water Marks(61) _Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) _Crayfish Burrows(CO)
_ Sediment Deposits(82) _Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
} ^ Drift Deposits(133) Presence of Reduced iron(C4) = Geomorphic Position(02)
Algal Mat or Crust(84) -_Recent iron Reduction in'Med Soils(C6) = FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
_ iron Deposits(135) _Thin Muck Surface(C7)
inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) Gauge or Well Data(D9)
! _Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(85) ._ Other(Explain in Remarks)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth(inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No '' Depth(inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No " Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
(incudes capillary(rinse)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos.previous inspections).If available:
• Remarks:
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Projecllsae: 840 Old Crystal Bay Road ClhriCounty: Orono/Hennepin Sampling Date: 8-30-10
Appicanvowner. Coldwell Banker Burnet/Jeff Martineau Stale. MN Samping Point: SP 4-1 Up
investigator(s): Section,Township,Range: Part of Section 9,T 117N,R23W
Lendform(hilslope,terrace,etc.): Tops lope Local relief(concave.convex,none): none
Slope(%): I Lai: 44.9631 Long:-93.5922 Delany 1983 UTM
Soil Map Unit Name: Angus Nw,dasslleation: None
Are climatic I hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes ✓ No (if no,explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Boa •cc Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances'present? Yea v' No
Are Vegetation .Sol ,or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS— Attach site map showing sampling point locations,transects,important features,etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No ✓ Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes No ✓
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Distance from Delineated Edge 5 FL Above ✓ Below
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yea No ✓
Remarks:
VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants.
AbSOlute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
•• Tree Stratum (Plot sizes: 30'f ) %Craver -61161e82 stat Number of Dominant Species 0
1. That Are OWL,FACW,or FAC: (A)
2' Total Number of Dominant
3. Species Across All Strata: • 2 (B)
4. Percent of°emi ant tirades
6• That Are OBL,FACW;or FAC: 0 (NB)
Total Cover.
SullogifilmiLltalum ( ism ) Prevalence Index worksheet:
1, Total-%Cover of• Multlohr.by: ,
2. OBL species x 1=
3. FACWepedes x2=
4. FAC species x 3=
6. FACU species x 4=
Total Cover UPL spades x 5=
tildtalikifil( sh"f-m) ) Column Totals: (A) (B)
1. Giecomo bederacea 15 FACU
2. Rmmus inenuis 50 ✓ NI Prevalence Index •WA■
3. pan pmrensfs 10 FAC Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4. Cirsium unease 20 ✓ FACU — Dominance Testis>50%
6.
Prevalence index!:s3.0'
8, _ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting
? date In Remarks or on a separate sheet)
_ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain)
6.
9. 'indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
• 10.
be present.
Total Cover. 95
Woo¢v Vine Stratum! ( 30"O )
( 1. Hydrophytic
Vegetation
2. Present? Yes No ✓
Total Cover.
RematkS: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
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SOIL Sampling Point: SP 4-1 Up
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
• (inches) , Color(moist) % Color(mobil % Time' , Lec' Texture Remarks
0-7 10YR 3/1 100 SL
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7-13 l OYR 3/1 100 SCL
13-17 2.5Y 3/2 100 7.5Y 4/6 2 C M SC Medium/Prominent
17-20 2.5Y 4/2 100 7.5Y 4/6 2 C M SC Medium/Prominent
'Type: C=Concentration,O'Oeplegon.RM=Reduced Matrix,CS•.Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 'Location; PL■Pore Lining.M•Matrbc.
Hydric Soli Indicators: indicators for Problematic Hydrin Soils':
_ Histosol(Al) _Sandy Gleyed Matrix(54) _ Coast Prairie Redox(A16)
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Ratio Epipedon(A2) _Sandy Radar(85) iron-Manganese Masses(F12)
_Black Histic(A3) Stripped Matrix(S8) _ Other(Explain In Remarks)
Hydrogen Sullide(A4) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)
f _ Stratified Layers(A5) Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2)
_ 2 cm Muck(A10) _ Depleted Matrix(F3)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface(All) ` Redox Dark Surface(F8)
_Thick Derk Surface(Al2) _ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) 'indicators of hydroph 1lc vegetation and
Sandy Mucky Mineral(Si) _ Redox Depressions(F8) wetland hydrology must be present.
8 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)
Restrictive Laver Of observed):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soli Present? Yes No ✓
Remarks:
• HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
primal indicators(minimum of one is reautred:check all that amoM Recondery.indicators(nlnknum of two recuired1
_ Surface Water(Al) Water-Stained Leaves(BO) _Surface Soil Cracks(B8)
High Water Table(A2) _Aquatic Fauna(B13) _Drainage Patterns(810)
Saturation(A3) _True Aquatic Plants(814) Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(81) _Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) `Crayfish Burrows(C8)
_Sediment Deposits(82) _Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) _Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(CO)
_ Drift Deposits(B3) r Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) _Geomorphic Position(D2)
Algal Mat or Crust(84) _ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Sills(C8) _FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
_ Iron Deposits(B5) _Thin Muck Surface(C7)
Inundation Visible on Aerial imagery(87) Gauge or Well Data(D8)
• Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8) Other(Explain In Remarks)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth(inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No r Depth(inches):
Saturation Present? Yes, No ° Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No ✓
(Includes cepflary hence)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections).If available:
[ Remarks:
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SVOBODA ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES
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840 Old Crystal Bay Road Orono/Hennepin 8-30-10
ProiecVSke: Cily/Counly: Sampling Date:
Appicanuowner. Coldwell Banker Bumet/Jeff Martineau State: MN Sampling point:SP 4-1 Wet
investigetor(s)• BKB Section,Township,Range: Part of Section 9,Tl I7N,R23W
Landform(hNsiope,terrace.etc.): Toeslope Local relief(concave,convex,none): convex
Slope(%): 1 Let: 44.9631 Long:-93.5922 Datum:1983 UTM
Soil Map Unit Name: Angus NWI dassifcation: None
Are climatic I hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this lime of year? Yes ✓ No (If no,explain In Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology signillcantly disturbed? Are-Normal Circumstances'present? Yes r/ No
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Are Vegetation ,Soil .or Hydrology naturally problematic? (if needed,explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS— Attach site map showing sampling point locations,transects,important features,etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ✓ No Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes v No
j Hydric Soil Present? Yes ✓ No Distance from Delineated Edge 5 Ft. Above Below ✓
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ✓ No
Remarks:
•• VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants.
Abbots Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot sizea: 30f ) %Cover Soedea? —Eau— Number of Dominant Species
1. That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 1 (A)
2. Total Number of Dominant
3. !Vedas Across All Skate: 1
(9)
• 4. Percent of Dominant Species
• b Thal Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100 (A/B)
Total Cover.
i 8aoltno/Shrub Stratum ( 1311 ) Prevalence Index worksheet:
1, Total it Cover of: Man*bv:
2. OBL species x 1•
3, FACW spedes x 2•
• 4. FAC species x 3-
i g, FACU spades x 4■
{ ' Total Coven UPL species x 8•
Herb Stratuit ( 3h 1'4 ) Column Totals: (A) (B)
C'irswnn ar v,,se 10 FACU
2. Phalarlsarundinacea 80 ✓ FACW Prevalence Index •B/A-
3. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
4. `Dominance Testis>50%
g, _Prevalence Index is$3.01
Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting
7. data In Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain)
e.
• g. 'indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
10. be present.
Woodv Vine Stratum )
Total Cover: 90
( 30 ft
1. Hydrophytic
Vegetation
2. Present? Yes ✓ No
Total Cover.
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or ons separate sheet.)
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SOIL Sampling Point SP 4-1 Wet
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(itches) , Color(moist) % Color(moist) % , Tyne', Loc` Texture Remarks
0-6 N 2.5Y/0 100 SiCL 12-18%Oa Inclusions
6-11 10YR 2/1 100 Clay
11-18 2.5Y 3/2 100 7.5Y 5B 2 C M Clay Medium/Prominent
'Type: C=Concentration,DaDepietion,RM■Reduced Matrix.CS"Covered or Coated Sand Groin. 'Locution: PL'Pore Linin,M=Malrix.
Hydric Soli Indicators: indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
-Histosol(A1) Sandy Gleyed Matrix(84) ` Coast Prairie Redox(A16)
_
Hide Epipedon(A2) Sandy Redox(55) _ Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)
_Black Histk;(A3) Stripped Matrbx(86) _Other(Explain In Remarks)
_Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) ,L Loamy Mucky Mineral(F7)
_ Stratified Layers(A5) Loamy Greyed Matrix(F2)
-2 cm Muck(A10) _ Depleted Matrix(F3)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) Redox Dark Surface(Fe)
_Thick Dark Surface(Al2) _Depleted Dark Surface(F7) 'Indicators of hydrophylic vegetation and
_Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _Redox Depressions(Fe) wetland hydrology must be present.
_5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat($3)
Restrlcdve Laver III observed):
Type:
Depth(Inches): Hydrlo Soil Present? Yea No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
primgiv indicators(minimum of one Is recurred:check all that aooly) Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required)
_Surface Water(A1) _Water-Stained Leaves(139) _Surface Soil Cracks(Be)
High Water Table(A2) _Aquatic Fauna(B13) _ Drainage Patterns(310)
! _Saturation(A3) „-_ True Aquatic Plants(814) Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(91) _Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) _Crayfish Burrows(CS)
_Sediment Deposits(B2) _Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) _... Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Drill Deposits(B3) ^ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ^- Geomorphic Position(D2)
_Algal Mat or Crust(34) Recent Iron Reduction In Tilled Soils(C6) ," FAC•Neulal Test(D5)
Iron Deposits(85) _Thin Muck Surface(C7)
_Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(87) Gauge or Well Data(09)
_
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(86) Other(Explain In Remarks)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No ° Depth(inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No '' Depth(inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No ° Depth(Inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ✓ No
(includes capillaryfringe)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos.previous inspections),if available:
Remarks:
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840 Old Crystal Bay Road Orono/Hennepin 8-30-10
Proled/SNe: Cily/Courdy: sampling Date:
AppilgnVOwner. Coldwell Banker Burnet/Jeff Martineau State: MN Sampling point: SP A
Investlgalor(s): BKB section,Township,Range: Part of Section 9,TI 17N,R23W
Landform(hlpslope,terrace.etc.): ToesLocal l ocet nilef(concave,convex,none):
Slope(%): 1 Lat: 44.9631 Long:-93.5922 Datum: 1983 UTM
Solt Map Unit Name: Angus NW!classification: None
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for This Ilene of year? Yes ✓ No (If no,explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation .Soil •or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are'Normal Circumstances"present? Yes ✓ No
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology ,naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS— Attach site map showing sampling point locations,transects,Important features,etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ✓ No is the Sampled Area within a Wetland? Yes ✓ No
cSoilresenesNo
�rPresent? YDistance from Delineated Edge 5 Ft. Above Below ✓
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ✓ No
Remarks:
This sample point was collected at the lowest point in elevation of Area A.Other points were observed but not recorded in this area and yielded similar result
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VEGETATION—Use scientific names of plants.
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot saws: 3011 ) %Cover .S211022 Stakie Number of Dominant Spades
1. That Are 001,FACW,or FAC: 3 (A)
2.
Total Number of Dominant
3. Species Across All Strata: 3 (8)
4.
Percent of Dominant Species
S That Are 001,FACW,or FAC: 100 (AIM
Total Cover.
( left ) Prevalence Index worksheet:
1. Fnixhms penasyivanica 15 ✓ FACW Total V.Cover oft Muttloly bv:
2. 0BL species x 1*
3. FACW spades x 2
4. FAC species x 3 a
S. FACU spades x 4-
Total Cover. tS UPI spades x S-
- Herb Stratum( aft(14") ) Column Totals: (A) (8)
1 Poapmiensis 35 ✓ FAC
2 Phalaris arnadmacea 35 V FACW Prevalence Index •WA-
3 Asclepras syriaca S NI Hydrophytlo Vegetation Indicators:
4. Glecama hederacea 15 FACU Dominance Test is)50%
S. _ Prevalence index is 13.0'
e. ______ _ Morphological Adaptations'(Provide supporting
7data In Remarks or on a separate sheet)
_ Problematic Hydrophylic Vegetation'(Explain)
S.
9. 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
10. be presets.
Total Cover. 90
Woody Vine Shalom( 30-f )
1. Hydrophytic
Vegetation
2' Present? Yes ✓ No
Total Cover.
Remarks: (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
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ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES
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SOIL sampling point SP A
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Radox Features
(Inches) Color(moist) % Color(rriolell S Time' Loc' Texture Remarks
0-10 I OYR 3/1 100 Clay
10-22 10YR 2/2 100 1OYR 3/3 1 C M Clay Fine/Faint
'Type: CiConcentralion,0-Depletion,RM+Reduced Matrix,CS-Covered or Coaled Sand Grains. 'Locetknc PL-Pore Llnino,M-Maklx.
Hydric Sop Indicators: indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
-Histosol(Al) Sandy Gleyed Matrix(84) _ Coast Prairie Redox(A16)
_Hlstic Epipedon(A2) Sandy Redox(55) _ Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)
_.Black Histic(A3) —Stripped Matrix(S6) T Other(Explain in Remarks)
_Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) —Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)
_Stratified Layers(A5) _.Loamy Gifted Matrix(F2)
2 an Muck(A10) _Depleted Matrix(F3)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) _Redox Dark Surface(FO)
_Thick Dark Surface(Al2) _Depleted Dark Surface(F7) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
_Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) _- Redox Depressions(F8) wetland hydrology must be present.
_ 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)
Restrictive laver(if observed):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology indicators:
primary Indicators(minimum of one Is reeuired:check all that aonM Secondary indicators(minimum of two reauiredl
_Surface Water(Al) _Water-Stained Leaves(ell) _Surface Soil Cracks(B6)
_ High Water Table(A2) Aquatic Fauna(813) Drainage Patterns(810)
_Saturation(A3) _True Aquatic Plants(814) _ Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Water Marks(81) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) _Crayfish Burrows(CO)
_Sediment Deposits(82) _Oxidized Rhlzospheres on Living Roots(C3) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(Ca)
- Drift Deposits(B3) _Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) =Geomorphic Position(D2)
_Algal Met or Crust(84) Recent Iron Reduction in Tiled Solis(C6) ,; FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
_ Iron Deposits(85) _Thin Muck Surface(C7)
_Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(87) Gauge or Well Data(D8)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(88) _Other(Explain In Remarks)
Field bbservatlone:
Surface Water Present? Yes No ° Depth(inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No '' Depth(inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No ° Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
(incudes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available:
Remarks:
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Plant Indicator Status
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INDICATOR CATEGORIES*
Obligate Wetland (OBL)—Occur almost always(estimated probability>99%) under natural
conditions in wetlands.
• Facultative Wetland (FACW)—Usually occur in wetlands (estimated probability 67%-99%),
but occasionally found in non-wetlands.
Facultative(FAC)—Equally likely to occur in wetlands or non-wetlands (estimated probability
34% -66%).
Facultative Upland (FACU)—Usually occur in non-wetlands(estimated probability 67%-
99%), but occasionally found in wetlands (estimated probability 1%-33%).
Obligate Upland (UPL)—Occur in wetlands in another region, but occur almost always
(estimated probability>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.
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*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.
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Soil Series Descriptions
Acquired from Natural Resource Conservation Service Website,Official Soil Series Descriptions
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ANGUS SERIES
The Angus series consists of very deep,well drained soils formed in calcareous loamy glacial till on
moraines and till plains.Permeability 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,superactive, mesic Mollis Hapludalfs
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--0 to 8 inches; black(IOYR 2/1) loam,dark grayish brown(10YR 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)
BtI--8 to 23 inches;dark yellowish brown(10YR 4/4)clay loam;moderate medium
angular blocky structure; firm;common faint brown(10YR 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 (IOYR 4/3)clay loam;moderate medium subangular blocky
structure; firm; common faint very dark grayish brown(10YR 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(10YR 5/3) clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky
structure; friable; few faint brown(10YR 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(10YR 5/3) loam;massive; friable; common fine distinct
grayish brown(2.5Y 5/2)Fe depletion and common medium distinct yellowish brown
(10YR 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. 118 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 120 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 10YR,value of 2 or 3 and chroma of I 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 10YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 1 to 3.
It is loam, sandy loam or fine sandy loam.The reaction is moderately acid to neutral.
The Bt horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y,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 . It 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 films are on ped faces or root channels. The reaction is slightly acid to slightly
alkaline.
The C horizon has hue of 2.5Y or 10YR, value of 4 to 6 and chroma of 3 to 5. It 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 ‘11t,Le, It.hin +�r:�, I t- gin, I�I�it�l�tin�_, t ;RMI,
I) +14 l)iilll}I'Itk , tial a, K (1111, I :1LII;iiii ', I t'�h•1, I (.1i_'1+}f'�, I \tllr \Ittll;l
yeti i, l )1vvt).4l, ltatit R i',+I'►, wthlit! f;1++1�1 ��alkC++lllsl,and
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 15 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 soils 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 t. d,d +\a, t)i a 1,l.i ,
11,111;.:1, I l +ttttlt`++ii, I l 11, , and l ` 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 Iowa. 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.
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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 I 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--0 to 10 inches;black(10YR 2/1) loam, very dark brown (10YR 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(10YR 2/I) loam,very dark gray(10YR 3/1)dry; weak very
fine subangular blocky structure; friable;common very fine roots;about 4 percent gravel;
neutral; gradual smooth boundary. (Combined thickness of A horizon is 14 to 30 inches.)
AB--16 to 24 inches; very dark gray(10YR 3/1)clay loam,dark grayish brown(IOYR
4/2)dry;many fine prominent brown (7.5YR 4/4) Fe concentrations; moderate fine
angular blocky structure; friable; common very fine roots;about 4 percent gravel;neutral;
gradual wavy boundary. (0 to 10 inches thick.)
Btgl--24 to 40 inches;very dark grayish brown(2.5Y 3/2)clay loam, grayish brown
(10YR 5/2)dry; many fine prominent brown (7.5YR 4/4) Fe concentrations; moderate
medium prismatic structure; friable; few black(10YR 2/1)clay films on faces of peds;
about 5 percent gravel;neutral; gradual wavy boundary.
Btg2--40 to 46 inches;dark grayish brown(2.5Y 4/2)clay loam; many coarse prominent
brown(7.5YR 4/4)Fe concentrations;moderate medium subangular blocky structure;
friable; few black(10YR 2/1)clay films on faces of peds; about 4 percent gravel; neutral;
clear wavy boundary. (Combined thickness of Btg horizons is 12 to 30 inches.)
CgI--46 to 55 inches;olive gray(5Y 5/2)loam; many medium prominent yellowish
brown(IOYR 5/6) Fe concentrations; massive; friable;about 3 percent gravel;slightly
effervescent; slightly alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.
Cg2--55 to 80 inches; olive gray(5Y 5/2) loam;many medium prominent yellowish
brown(IOYR 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 10YR 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 10YR,2.5Y,or 5Y, 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 2.5Y or 5Y,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 from 18
to 32 percent and the total sand content ranges from 25 to 45 percent.
COMPETING SERIES: These are the \I';1d111, Lialli_, Het 111��, lil,�01,:.1‘w,
l3tII1tI11V1 MIH�_l.lt�_I111:1. t � I���. A;!, I'i�I4�li It1, J,IIIIC.t(u11, ��lUt tl����, Allllx!1i)1
and \\,e,tlaud soils.The Alvada series(Tentative - OH) is not in the
OSD file at this time. The 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 .1.1ino,,to\\II soils formed in a firm and very firm till associated
with the Iowan 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. Hamel 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
1 25 to 165. Elevation above sea level ranges from 700 to 1600 feet.
GEOGRAPHICALLY ASSOCIATED SOILS: These are principally the and
1 e til 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 high 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.
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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 Mollis 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--0 to 7 inches; very dark grayish brown(10YR 3/2) loam,grayish brown(10YR 5/2)
dry; moderate fine subangular blocky structure; friable; many fine roots;about 3 percent
gravel; slightly acid;abrupt smooth boundary. (6 to 10 inches thick)
Btl--7 to 21 inches; brown(10YR 4/3)clay loam;moderate medium subangular blocky
structure; firm; many very fine roots; common very dark grayish brown(10YR 3/2)clay
films on faces of peds and few very dark gray(I OYR 3/1)organic coats on faces of peds;
about 2 percent gravel;slightly acid; clear smooth boundary.
Bt2--21 to 38 inches; dark yellowish brown(10YR 4/4)clay loam; moderate medium
subangular blocky structure; friable;common fine roots; common dark grayish brown
(10YR 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.)
BkI--38 to 50 inches;yellowish brown(10YR 5/4) loam; weak medium subangular
blocky structure; friable;few fine roots;common very pale brown (10YR 8/2)carbonate
threads;about 2 percent gravel; violently effervescent;slightly alkaline;clear wavy
boundary. •
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Bk2--50 to 60 inches; yellowish brown(10YR 5/4) loam;weak medium subangular
blocky structure;friable;common fine distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6)relict Fe
concentrations;common very pale brown(10YR 8/2) carbonate threads; about 2 percent
gravel; violently effervescent;slightly alkaline; clear wavy boundary.
C--60 to 80 inches; yellowish brown (I OYR 5/4)loam; ; massive;friable;common
medium distinct yellowish brown(10YR 5/6)relict Fe concentrations and few fine
distinct light brownish gray(10YR 6/2)relict Fe depletions;about 1 percent gravel;
strongly effervescent; slightly alkaline.
TYPE LOCATION: Wright County,Minnesota; about 3 miles west of Otsego, 1460
feet south and 200 feet west of the northeast corner of Sec. 15,T.121 N., R.24 W.; USGS
Big Lake quadrangle; lat.45 degrees 17 minutes 29 seconds N.; long. 93 degrees 41
minutes 3 seconds W.,NAD27
RANGE IN CHARACTERISTICS: Depth to free carbonates ranges from 20 to 54
inches. Rock fragments of mixed lithology comprise I to 8 percent of the volume of the
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control section.
The A or Ap horizons have hue of 10YR, value of 2 or 3,and chroma of I 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 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 3 or 4. It is clay
loam or loam and has 24 to 35 percent clay and 30 to 45 percent sand. The B/A clay
ratios range from 1.2 to 1.4. It is strongly acid to slightly acid in the upper part and
moderately acid to neutral in the lower part.A Bw horizon is sometimes present below
the Bt.
The Bk horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5YR, value of 4 or 5,and chroma of 3 to 6. The Bk
horizon is loam or clay loam. It is slightly alkaline or moderately alkaline. Relict
redoximorphic features are present in some pedons.
The C horizon has hue of 2.5Y or 10YR, 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 \ngus,Argyle, Baltimore,Bassett, Blooming,
Caleb, Dowagiac,agiac, Dunbritlie, (para, Koronis, Lauramie,Longlois, Lydick, Mohawk,
Neda, `O%Willtr, O11LCo,Or111A11L Racine, Razor!, Sebbo, faopa, Waucoma,and
�?4'inueshiek soils in the same family. Angus and Sebbo soil have saturation in the lower
third of the series control section. Argyle, Baltimore, and Oneco soils have B horizons
with 7.5YR or redder hue. Bassett soils are very strongly acid to moderately acid in the
upper part of the Bt horizon. Blooming and Racine soils have 15 to 35 percent sand in the
upper part of the particle-size control section. Caleb soils have some subhorizons that
have more than 45 percent in the lower part of the control section. Dowagiac and Koronis
soils have less than 24 percent clay in the lower one third of the particle-size control
section. Dunbridge, Waucoma,Newcomer and Winneshiek soils have sola terminated by
bedrock at depths above 60 inches.Gara soils average less than 2 percent rock fragments
in the control section. Longlois, Lydic,and Neda soils have more than 8 percent rock
fragments in some subhorizon of the control section. Lauramie soils have more than 45
percent sand in some subhorizon in the middle part of the control section. Mohawk soils
have a higher content of silt and have dark colors in the B horizon which apparently are
inherited from dark shale. Orwood soils have no rock fragments in the particle-size
control section. Razort soils have less than 30 percent sand in the control section.
GEOGRAPHIC SETTING: These soils have convex slopes on moraines and till plains.
Slope gradients range from 5 to 70 percent. They formed in calcareous, loamy glacial till
of late Wisconsinan Age. Mean annual temperature ranges from 45 degrees to 52 degrees
F. Mean annual precipitation ranges from 25 to 33 inches. Frost free days range from 125
to 165. Elevations range from 700 to 1600 feet.
GEOGRAPHICALLY ASSOCIATED SOILS: These include the ('urdovn,Tundas,
Glencoe, I lame!,jiughton,Klosuner, Le Sueur, tkitts ,and Nessel soils. Poorly
drained Cordova and somewhat poorly and poorly drained Dundas soils are on flats and
upper drainageways with a high seasonal water table. Very poorly drained Glencoe,
Houghton, Klossner,and Muskego soils are mostly in depressions. Poorly drained Hamel
soils are on foot and toe slopes. Moderately well drained Le Sueur and Nessel soils are on
slightly elevated flats and gently convex slopes.
DRAINAGE AND PERMEABILITY: Well drained. Permeability is moderate. Runoff
is medium to high.
USE AND VEGETATION: Mostly cropped to corn and soybeans. Some is in pasture
and forest.Native vegetation is savanna.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: South-central and east-central Minnesota and
northeastern Iowa. Extensive.
MLRA OFFICE RESPONSIBLE: St. Paul, Minnesota
SERIES ESTABLISHED: Dakota County, Minnesota, 1945.
REMARKS: Diagnostic horizons and featured recognized in this pedon are: mollic
subgroup-the zone from the surface to 7 inches(Ap horizon); argillic horizon -the zone
from 7 to 38 inches(Bt horizons).Type location moved from Waseca County, Mn. to
Wright County, Mn., 11/96 to better exemplify the series concept within the MLRA.
Slopes of 1 to 5 percent that were previously correlated as Lester may be included with
the Angus series in the future.
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THE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION SECTION
Wetland Definition
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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 auger
hole (saturation) usually within the upper 12 inches. This is what 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, Hydrologic Zones—Nontidal Areas
Zone Name Duration Comments Wetland or Not
Permanently Inundated 100% Inundation>6.6 ft.mean Not(Aquatic Habitat Zone,or Deep Water
water depth Habitat)
Semipermanently To Nearly <75- Inundation defined as
II Permanently Inundated Or ° S6.6 feet mean water Wetland
Saturated <I00/° depth
III Regularly Inundated Or >25-75% Wetland
Saturated
IV Seasonally Inundated Or <12.5-
( Saturated 25% Wetland
Irregularly Inundated or Many areas having these
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V g >5-12.5% hydrologic characteristics Wetland(if hydrophytic veg.and hydric
Saturated soils also present
are not wetlands
Intermittently Or Never o Areas with these
VI Inundated Or Saturated <5% 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 clarified. First, the definition of a growing season is needed. The growing
season is defined in the 1987 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% of the growing season
would be 8 or 9 consecutive days that ground water would need to be at the surface or saturated
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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 climate. 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,
FAC-Neutral 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 deficient 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).
In 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 determination of dominance),
I i 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
delineation at the subject parcel of this report.
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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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