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APPENDIX C: DATA SHEETS

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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM –––– Western Mountain, Valley Coast Region Western Mountain, Valley Coast Region Western Mountain, Valley Coast Region Western Mountain, Valley Coast Region

Project Site: Runway 10-28 RSA City/County: Skagit Sample Date: 8/7/12

Applicant/Owner: Port of Skagit State: WA Sample Point: SP-1

Investigator: A. Burns and M. Porter Section/Township/Range: 33/35N/03E

Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc): terrace Local Relief (concave, convex, none) : concave Subregion: LRR A

Soil Map Unit Name: Bellingham Silt Loam (#10) NWI Classification: PEM/SS/PFOC

Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical of 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 naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS SUMMARY OF FINDINGS SUMMARY OF FINDINGS SUMMARY OF FINDINGS –––– Attach site map showing Attach site map showing Attach site map showing Attach site map showing samplingsamplingsamplingsampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. point locations, transects, important features, etc. point locations, transects, important features, etc. point locations, transects, important features, etc.

Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No

Hydric Soil Present? Yes No

Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No

Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?

Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No

Remarks: WETLAND AWETLAND AWETLAND AWETLAND A.... Positive indicators for all three parameters were observed at this location.

VEGETATIONVEGETATIONVEGETATIONVEGETATION

Tree StratumTree StratumTree StratumTree Stratum (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: 9 meters 9 meters 9 meters 9 meters ) ) ) ) Absolute % Cover

Indicator Status

Dominant Species?

-

- -

Dominance Test Dominance Test Dominance Test Dominance Test wwwworksheetorksheetorksheetorksheet

Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC:

2 (A)

- Total Cover: 0

Total number of dominant species across all strata:

2

(AB)

Sapling/Shrub StratumSapling/Shrub StratumSapling/Shrub StratumSapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: 3 meters3 meters3 meters3 meters ) ) ) )

- -

Percent of dominant species that or OBL, FACW, FAC:

100

(A/AB)

- PrPrPrPrevalence Index worksevalence Index worksevalence Index worksevalence Index workshhhheeteeteeteet

- OBL species: 50 x 1= 50

- FACW species: 10 x 2= 20

Total Cover: 0 FAC species: 75 x 3= 225

Herb StratumHerb StratumHerb StratumHerb Stratum (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: 1 meter1 meter1 meter1 meter ) ) ) ) FACU species: 0 x 4= 0

Carex obnupta 50 OBL UPL species: 0 x 5= 0

Ranunculus repens 20 FAC Total: 135 (A) 295 (B)

Juncus effusus 10 FACW Prevalence Index = B/A = 2.19

Holcus lanatus 30 FAC Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:

Agrostis spp. 25 FAC -

Total Cover: 135

Woody Vine StratumWoody Vine StratumWoody Vine StratumWoody Vine Stratum (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: ) ) ) )

- - -

Total Cover:

% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum: 0

0

Dominance Test is > 50%

Prevalence Index is ≤3.01

Morphological Adaptations1 (provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)

Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1

Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1

1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present.

Remarks: On edge of grazed open field. The majority of dominant species observed at this location were hydrophytic.

Hydrophytic VegetationHydrophytic VegetationHydrophytic VegetationHydrophytic Vegetation Present? Present? Present? Present?


SOILSOILSOILSOIL Sample Point: SP-1

Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)

Soil Color Redox Features Depth

(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 Loc2 Texture Remarks

0-3 10YR 4/1 90 10YR 4/6 10 C M clay loam 3-20+ 5GY 5/1 70 10YR 4/6 30 C M clay - - - - - - - - - - - - 1Type: C=concentration D=depletion RM=reduced matrix 2Location: PL=pore lining RC=root channel M=matrix

Hydric SoilHydric SoilHydric SoilHydric Soil Indicators: (applicable to all LRRs unless otherwise noted) Indicators: (applicable to all LRRs unless otherwise noted) Indicators: (applicable to all LRRs unless otherwise noted) Indicators: (applicable to all LRRs unless otherwise noted)

Histosol (A1)

Histic Epidedon (A2)

Black Histic (A3)

Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)

Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)

Thick Dark Surface (A12)

Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)

Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)

Sandy Redox (S5)

Stripped Matrix (S6)

Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (except MLRA 1)

Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)

Depleted Matrix (F3)

Redox Dark Surface (F6)

Depleted Dark Surface (F7)

Redox Depressions (F8)

Indicators Indicators Indicators Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soilsfor Problematic Hydric Soilsfor Problematic Hydric Soilsfor Problematic Hydric Soils3333::::

2 cm Muck (A10)

Red parent material (TF2)

Very shallow dark surface (TF12)

Other (Explain in Remarks)

3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present.

Restrictive Layer (if present):Restrictive Layer (if present):Restrictive Layer (if present):Restrictive Layer (if present):

Type:

Depth (inches):

Hydric Soil Present? Yes Hydric Soil Present? Yes Hydric Soil Present? Yes Hydric Soil Present? Yes No No No No

Remarks: Soil observed at this location met NRCS hydric soil indicators.

HYDROLOGYHYDROLOGYHYDROLOGYHYDROLOGY

Wetland hydrology IndicatorsWetland hydrology IndicatorsWetland hydrology IndicatorsWetland hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (any one indicator is sufficient)

Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)

Surface Water (A1)

High Water Table (A2)

Saturation (A3)

Water marks (B1)

Sediment Deposits (B2)

Drift Deposits (B3)

Algal Mat or Crust (B4)

Iron Deposits (B5)

Surface Soil Cracks (B6)

Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)

Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)

Water-stained Leaves (B9) (except except except except MLRA 1, 2, MLRA 1, 2, MLRA 1, 2, MLRA 1, 2, 4A and 4B4A and 4B4A and 4B4A and 4B))))

Salt Crust (B11)

Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)

Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)

Oxidized Rhizospheres along living roots (C3)

Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)

Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)

Stunted or Stresses Plants (D1) (LRR A)(LRR A)(LRR A)(LRR A)


Water-stained (B9) ((((MLRA MLRA MLRA MLRA 1,2,4A, and 4B1,2,4A, and 4B1,2,4A, and 4B1,2,4A, and 4B))))

Drainage Patterns (B10)

Dry-season Water Table (C2)

Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)

Geomorphic Position (D2)

Shallow Aquitard (D3)

Front-heave Hummocks (D7)

FAC-neutral (D5)

Field Observations:Field Observations:Field Observations:Field Observations:

Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches):

Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches):

Saturation Present? Yes No Depth (inches): (include capillary fringe)

Wetland HydroWetland HydroWetland HydroWetland Hydrology Present?logy Present?logy Present?logy Present?


Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Aerial photos from Bing.com, google.com, and NWI

Remarks: Positive indicators of wetland hydrology were observed at this location. Soil not saturated in pit (moist) but inundation of 2” within 10 feet of pit.





Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc): terrace Local Relief (concave, convex, none) : none Subregion: LRR A

Soil Map Unit Name: Bow Gravelly Loam, 0-3% slopes (#16) NWI Classification: N/A










Remarks: UPLANDUPLANDUPLANDUPLAND adjacent to Wetland A. Positive indicators for all three parameters were not observed at this location.


Tree StratumTree StratumTree StratumTree Stratum (Plot size: 9 meters ) (Plot size: 9 meters ) (Plot size: 9 meters ) (Plot size: 9 meters ) Absolute % Cover

Indicator Status

Dominant Species?

-

- -

Dominance Test worksheetDominance Test worksheetDominance Test worksheetDominance Test worksheet


2 (A)

- Total Cover: 0


2

(AB)

Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 3 meters )Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 3 meters )Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 3 meters )Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 3 meters )

- -


100

(A/AB)

- PrePrePrePrevalence Index worksvalence Index worksvalence Index worksvalence Index workshhhheeteeteeteet




Herb StratumHerb StratumHerb StratumHerb Stratum (Plot size: 1 meter ) (Plot size: 1 meter ) (Plot size: 1 meter ) (Plot size: 1 meter ) FACU species: 25 x 4= 100

Agrostis spp. 60 FAC UPL species: 0 x 5= 0

Trifolium repens 30 FAC Total: 145 (A) 460 (B)

Cynosurus cristatus 25 FACU Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.17

Festuca arundinacea 20 FAC Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:

Ranunculus repens 10 FAC moss -

Total Cover: 145


- - -

Total Cover:


0







Remarks: Grazed open field. Due to the limited number of dominants and high percentage of FAC species, the majority of dominant species observed at this location were determined to not be hydrophytic based on the Prevalence Index.

Hydrophytic Vegetation PresHydrophytic Vegetation PresHydrophytic Vegetation PresHydrophytic Vegetation Present?ent?ent?ent?






0-4 10YR 5/1 95 10YR 4/4 5 C M silt loam 4-9 2.5Y 4/2 85 10YR 3/6 15 C M silt loam compacted layer, difficult to dig

below 9 inches - - - - - - - - - - 1Type: C=concentration D=depletion RM=reduced matrix 2Location: PL=pore lining RC=root channel M=matrix


Histosol (A1)


Black Histic (A3)






Sandy Redox (S5)








Indicators for Problematic HyIndicators for Problematic HyIndicators for Problematic HyIndicators for Problematic Hydric Soilsdric Soilsdric Soilsdric Soils3333::::

2 cm Muck (A10)






Type:

Depth (inches):






Surface Water (A1)


Saturation (A3)

Water marks (B1)


Drift Deposits (B3)


Iron Deposits (B5)





Salt Crust (B11)








Water-stained (B9) (MLRA (MLRA (MLRA (MLRA 1,2,4A, and 4B)1,2,4A, and 4B)1,2,4A, and 4B)1,2,4A, and 4B)







FAC-neutral (D5)







Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:

Remarks: Sample plot on flat landscape upslope of Wetland A. Positive indicators of wetland hydrology were not observed at this location.










SUMMARY OF FINDINGS SUMMARY OF FINDINGS SUMMARY OF FINDINGS SUMMARY OF FINDINGS –––– Attach site map showing Attach site map showing Attach site map showing Attach site map showing samplinsamplinsamplinsamplingggg point locations, transects, important features, etc. point locations, transects, important features, etc. point locations, transects, important features, etc. point locations, transects, important features, etc.






Remarks: WETLAND DWETLAND DWETLAND DWETLAND D.... Positive indicators for all three parameters were observed at this location.



Indicator Status

Dominant Species?

-

- -



2 (A)

- Total Cover: 0


2

(AB)


- -


100

(A/AB)






Phalaris arundinacea 50 FACW UPL species: 0 x 5= 0

Ranunculus repens trace FAC Total: 140 (A) 345 (B)



Agrostis spp. 40 FAC Festuca arundinacea 15 FAC

Total Cover: 140


- - -

Total Cover:


0







Remarks: Grazed open field. The majority of dominant species observed at this location were hydrophytic.

Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?






0-4 10YR 3/2 95 10YR 3/6 5 C M silt loam 5GY 5/1 70 10YR 5/6 30 C M clay lens at 3"-4" 4-20+ 10YR 3/2 95 10YR 3/6 5 C M silt loam layer of charcoal at 10" - - - - - - - - - - 1Type: C=concentration D=depletion RM=reduced matrix 2Location: PL=pore lining RC=root channel M=matrix

Hydric SoilHydric SoilHydric SoilHydric Soil Indicators: (applicable to all LRRs unless Indicators: (applicable to all LRRs unless Indicators: (applicable to all LRRs unless Indicators: (applicable to all LRRs unless otherwise noted) otherwise noted) otherwise noted) otherwise noted)

Histosol (A1)


Black Histic (A3)






Sandy Redox (S5)








Indicators for Problematic Hydric SoilsIndicators for Problematic Hydric SoilsIndicators for Problematic Hydric SoilsIndicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3333::::

2 cm Muck (A10)






Type:

Depth (inches):



Soil profile does not appear to be distinct horizons, perhaps disturbed (tilling, fill?). Lens not a distinct horizon, likely not reflective of site hydrology and therefore not included when determining hydric soil indicators.




Surface Water (A1)


Saturation (A3)

Water marks (B1)


Drift Deposits (B3)


Iron Deposits (B5)





Salt Crust (B11)















FAC-neutral (D5)





Wetland Hydrology Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?



Remarks: Positive indicators of wetland hydrology were observed at this location.

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FWETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FWETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FWETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM ORM ORM ORM –––– Western Mountain, Valley Coast Region Western Mountain, Valley Coast Region Western Mountain, Valley Coast Region Western Mountain, Valley Coast Region















Remarks: UPLANDUPLANDUPLANDUPLAND between Wetlands D and G. Positive indicators for all three parameters were not observed at this location.



Indicator Status

Dominant Species?

-

- -



2 (A)

- Total Cover: 0


2

(AB)


- -


100

(A/AB)







Trifolium repens 10 FAC Total: 190 (A) 590 (B)



Ranunculus acris 20 FAC Festuca rubra 20 FAC Holcus lanatus 10 FAC

Total Cover: 190

WoodyWoodyWoodyWoody Vine Stratum Vine Stratum Vine Stratum Vine Stratum (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: ) ) ) )

- - -

Total Cover:


0














0-5 10YR 3/2 85 10YR 3/6 2 C M silt loam 5-20+ 10YR 4/6 45 - - silt loam mixed 10YR 3/6 45 - - charcoal 10 - - - - - - - - 1Type: C=concentration D=depletion RM=reduced matrix 2Location: PL=pore lining RC=root channel M=matrix


Histosol (A1)


Black Histic (A3)






Sandy Redox (S5)








Indicators for ProblematiIndicators for ProblematiIndicators for ProblematiIndicators for Problematic Hydric Soilsc Hydric Soilsc Hydric Soilsc Hydric Soils3333::::

2 cm Muck (A10)






Type:

Depth (inches):


Remarks: Soil observed at this location did not meet NRCS hydric soil indicators.




Surface Water (A1)


Saturation (A3)

Water marks (B1)


Drift Deposits (B3)


Iron Deposits (B5)





Salt Crust (B11)















FAC-neutral (D5)








Remarks: Sample plot on a relatively flat landscape upslope of Wetland D, slight slope to the northwest. Positive indicators of wetland hydrology were not observed at this location.










SUMMARY OSUMMARY OSUMMARY OSUMMARY OF FINDINGS F FINDINGS F FINDINGS F FINDINGS –––– Attach site map showing Attach site map showing Attach site map showing Attach site map showing samplingsamplingsamplingsampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. point locations, transects, important features, etc. point locations, transects, important features, etc. point locations, transects, important features, etc.






Remarks: WETLAND HWETLAND HWETLAND HWETLAND H.... Positive indicators for all three parameters were observed at this location.

VEGVEGVEGVEGETATIONETATIONETATIONETATION


Indicator Status

Dominant Species?

-

- -



2 (A)

- Total Cover: 0


2

(AB)


- -


100

(A/AB)






Festuca arundinacea 20 FAC UPL species: 0 x 5= 0

Ranunculus acris 10 FAC Total: 160 (A) 450 (B)



Agrostis spp. 80 FAC -

Total Cover: 160


- - -

Total Cover:


0














0-10 10YR 3/2 78 10YR 3/4 20 C M silt loam 10YR 5/2 2 D M 10-20+ 2.5Y 5/2 85 10YR 5/6 5 C M silt loam charcoal 5YR 3/4 10 - - - - - - - - - - 1Type: C=concentration D=depletion RM=reduced matrix 2Location: PL=pore lining RC=root channel M=matrix


Histosol (A1)


Black Histic (A3)






Sandy Redox (S5)








Indicators forIndicators forIndicators forIndicators for Problematic Hydric Soils Problematic Hydric Soils Problematic Hydric Soils Problematic Hydric Soils3333::::

2 cm Muck (A10)






Type:

Depth (inches):






Surface Water (A1)


Saturation (A3)

Water marks (B1)


Drift Deposits (B3)


Iron Deposits (B5)





Salt Crust (B11)















FAC-neutral (D5)








Remarks: Localized depression in hummocky landscape that drains west toward ditches. Positive indicators of wetland hydrology were observed at this location.










SUMMARY OF FINDINGS SUMMARY OF FINDINGS SUMMARY OF FINDINGS SUMMARY OF FINDINGS –––– Attach site ma Attach site ma Attach site ma Attach site map showing p showing p showing p showing samplingsamplingsamplingsampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. point locations, transects, important features, etc. point locations, transects, important features, etc. point locations, transects, important features, etc.






Remarks: UPLANDUPLANDUPLANDUPLAND adjacent to Wetland H. Positive indicators for all three parameters were not observed at this location.

Sample plot on a relatively flat landscape between lobes of Wetland H. Area marginal but lacks hydrologic indicators, has bright subsoils, and does not pass FAC-neutral test.



Indicator Status

Dominant Species?

-

- -



6 (A)

- Total Cover: 0


8

(AB)


- -


75

(A/AB)

- Prevalence Index worksPrevalence Index worksPrevalence Index worksPrevalence Index workshhhheeteeteeteet

- OBL species: x 1=

- FACW species: x 2=

Total Cover: 0 FAC species: x 3=

Herb StratumHerb StratumHerb StratumHerb Stratum (Plot size: 1 meter ) (Plot size: 1 meter ) (Plot size: 1 meter ) (Plot size: 1 meter ) FACU species: x 4=

Agrostis spp. 50 FAC UPL species: x 5=

Trifolium repens 20 FAC Total: (A) (B)

Cynosurus cristatus 20 FACU Prevalence Index = B/A =


Ranunculus acris 20 FAC Festuca rubra 30 FAC Holcus lanatus 20 FAC Plantago lanceolata 30 FACU Hypochaeris radicata 15 FACU

Total Cover: 225


- Total Cover:


0














0-5 10YR 3/2 90 7.5YR 3/4 10 C M silt loam 5-7 7.5YR 4/6 100 - - silt loam

7-20+ 2.5Y 5/3 70 7.5YR 4/6 30 C M silt loam - - - - - - - - 1Type: C=concentration D=depletion RM=reduced matrix 2Location: PL=pore lining RC=root channel M=matrix


Histosol (A1)


Black Histic (A3)






Sandy Redox (S5)








Indicators for ProbIndicators for ProbIndicators for ProbIndicators for Problematic Hydric Soilslematic Hydric Soilslematic Hydric Soilslematic Hydric Soils3333::::

2 cm Muck (A10)






Type:

Depth (inches):






Surface Water (A1)


Saturation (A3)

Water marks (B1)


Drift Deposits (B3)


Iron Deposits (B5)





Salt Crust (B11)















FAC-neutral (D5)








Remarks: Positive indicators of wetland hydrology were not observed at this location.














Is the Sampled Area within a WetIs the Sampled Area within a WetIs the Sampled Area within a WetIs the Sampled Area within a Wetland?land?land?land?


Remarks: UPLANDUPLANDUPLANDUPLAND adjacent to Wetland H. Positive indicators for all three parameters were not observed at this location.



Indicator Status

Dominant Species?

-

- -



1 (A)

- Total Cover: 0


1

(AB)


- -


100

(A/AB)







Cirsium arvense 20 FAC Total: 140 (A) 430 (B)



- - - - -

Total Cover: 140

Woody Vine StratumWoody Vine StratumWoody Vine StratumWoody Vine Stratum (Plot s (Plot s (Plot s (Plot size: ize: ize: ize: ) ) ) )

- Total Cover:


0














0-20+ 10YR 3/3 98 7.5YR 4/6 <2 C M silt loam 10YR 5/3 <2 C M 5Y 4/1 100 - - clay inclusion - - - - - - - - 1Type: C=concentration D=depletion RM=reduced matrix 2Location: PL=pore lining RC=root channel M=matrix


Histosol (A1)


Black Histic (A3)






Sandy Redox (S5)









2 cm Muck (A10)






Type:

Depth (inches):


Remarks: Soil observed at this location did not meet NRCS hydric soil indicators. Clay inclusion not consistent with a soil horizon, may not reflect site conditions and therefore not included in determination of hydric soil.




Surface Water (A1)


Saturation (A3)

Water marks (B1)


Drift Deposits (B3)


Iron Deposits (B5)





Salt Crust (B11)















FAC-neutral (D5)








Remarks: Positive indicators of wetland hydrology were not observed at this location.


Project Site: Runway 10-28 RSA City/County: Skagit Sample Date: 8/8/12, 5/30/12













YesYesYesYes No No No No

Remarks: WETLAND HWETLAND HWETLAND HWETLAND H.... Positive indicators for all three parameters were observed at this location.



Indicator Status

Dominant Species? - - -

Dominance Dominance Dominance Dominance Test worksheetTest worksheetTest worksheetTest worksheet


3 (A) -

Total Cover: 0


3

(AB)

Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 3 meters )Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 3 meters )Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 3 meters )Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 3 meters ) - -


100

(A/AB) - PrPrPrPrevalence Index worksevalence Index worksevalence Index worksevalence Index workshhhheeteeteeteet - OBL species: x 1= - FACW species: x 2=

Total Cover: 0 FAC species: x 3=

Herb StratumHerb StratumHerb StratumHerb Stratum (Plot size: 1 meter ) (Plot size: 1 meter ) (Plot size: 1 meter ) (Plot size: 1 meter ) FACU species: x 4=

Phalaris arundinacea 20 FACW UPL species: x 5=

Veronica americana 20 OBL Total: (A) (B)

Agrostis spp. 40 FAC Prevalence Index = B/A =

- Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:

- - Total Cover: 80

Woody Vine StratumWoody Vine StratumWoody Vine StratumWoody Vine Stratum (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: ) ) ) ) - - -

Total Cover:


0







Remarks: In an excavated ditch within wetland, partially grazed. The majority of dominant species observed at this location were hydrophytic.







0-9 10YR 2/1 88 10YR 4/3 2 C M silt loam 7.5YR 3/4 10 C M 9-20+ 10YR 4/2 80 10YR 3/4 20 C M silty sand - - - - - - - - - - 1Type: C=concentration D=depletion RM=reduced matrix 2Location: PL=pore lining RC=root channel M=matrix


Histosol (A1)


Black Histic (A3)






Sandy Redox (S5)









2 cm Muck (A10)






Type: Depth (inches):






Surface Water (A1)


Saturation (A3)

Water marks (B1)


Drift Deposits (B3)


Iron Deposits (B5)





Salt Crust (B11)















FAC-neutral (D5)

Field ObseField ObseField ObseField Observations:rvations:rvations:rvations:

Surface Water Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? Yes No Depth (inches): (include capillary fringe)




Remarks: Sample plot at the edge of a ditch with patchy vegetation/bare soil. Bottom of ditch (sample plot) was 3’ below surrounding ground elevation. Water marks on downstream culvert and erosion on side slopes indicate >2” inundation. Ditch had 3”-4” of inundation at 5/30/12 site visit. Positive indicators of wetland hydrology were observed at this location.






Soil Map Unit Name: Bow Gravelly Loam, 0-3% slopes (#16) NWI Classification: PEM/SSC










Remarks: WETLAND IWETLAND IWETLAND IWETLAND I.... Positive indicators for all three parameters were observed at this location.



Indicator Status




2 (A) -

Total Cover: 0


2

(AB)



100

(A/AB) - PrPrPrPrevalence Index worksevalence Index worksevalence Index worksevalence Index workshhhheeteeteeteet - OBL species: 0 x 1= 0 - FACW species: 25 x 2= 50



Festuca arundinacea 15 FAC UPL species: 0 x 5= 0

Agrostis spp. 80 FAC Total: 130 (A) 365 (B)



- -

Total Cover: 130

Woody VineWoody VineWoody VineWoody Vine Stratum Stratum Stratum Stratum (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: ) ) ) ) - -

-

Total Cover: % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum: 0

0














0-9 10YR 3/2 90 10YR 4/6 10 C M silt loam 9-20+ 5Y 5/2 83 10YR 5/8 15 C M 10G 5/1 2 D M silt loam cobble, charcoal - - - - - - - - - - 1Type: C=concentration D=depletion RM=reduced matrix 2Location: PL=pore lining RC=root channel M=matrix


Histosol (A1)


Black Histic (A3)






Sandy Redox (S5)









2 cm Muck (A10)












Surface Water (A1)


Saturation (A3)

Water marks (B1)


Drift Deposits (B3)


Iron Deposits (B5)





Salt Crust (B11)















FAC-neutral (D5)



Wetland Hydrology Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No

Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Aerial photos from Bing.com, google.com, and NWI

Remarks: Localized depression south toward ditch. Pocketed soil surface from cow hoofs. Positive indicators of wetland hydrology were observed at this location.
















Remarks: UPLANDUPLANDUPLANDUPLAND adjacent to Wetland I. Positive indicators for all three parameters were not observed at this location.



Indicator Status




3 (A) -

Total Cover: 0


3 (AB)



100





Anthoxanthum odoratum 10 FACU Total: 140 (A) 430 (B)

Festuca rubra 20 FAC Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.07

Festuca arundinacea 40 FAC Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: - - - - -

Total Cover: 100

Woody Vine StratumWoody Vine StratumWoody Vine StratumWoody Vine Stratum (Plot s (Plot s (Plot s (Plot size: ize: ize: ize: ) ) ) ) -

Total Cover:


0







Remarks: Grazed open field. The majority of dominant species observed at this location were determined to be hydrophytic.







0-7 10YR 3/2 100 - - silt loam 7-20+ 10YR 3/3 80 10YR 4/4 20 C M silt loam cobble

- - - - - - - - - - 1Type: C=concentration D=depletion RM=reduced matrix 2Location: PL=pore lining RC=root channel M=matrix


Histosol (A1)


Black Histic (A3)






Sandy Redox (S5)









2 cm Muck (A10)








Remarks: Soil observed at this location did not meet NRCS hydric soil indicators.




Surface Water (A1)


Saturation (A3)

Water marks (B1)


Drift Deposits (B3)


Iron Deposits (B5)





Salt Crust (B11)















FAC-neutral (D5)





Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: Sample plot approximately 1 foot above elevation of Wetland I. Positive indicators of wetland hydrology were not observed at this location.


Project Site: Triangle RSA (btwn Runways 10-28 and 4-22) City/County: Skagit Sample Date: 8/15/12, 5/30/12














Remarks: UPLANDUPLANDUPLANDUPLAND adjacent to Wetland L. Positive indicators for all three parameters were not observed at this location.



Indicator Status




1 (A) -

Total Cover: 0


1 (AB)


- -


100

(A/AB) - Prevalence Index worksPrevalence Index worksPrevalence Index worksPrevalence Index workshhhheeteeteeteet - OBL species: 0 x 1= 0 - FACW species: 100 x 2= 200



Phalaris arundinacea 100 FACW UPL species: 0 x 5= 0

Cirsium arvense trace FAC Total: 102 (A) 207 (B)

Symphoricarpos albus trace FACU Prevalence Index = B/A = 2.02

- Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: - - -

Total Cover: 100+

Woody Vine StratumWoody Vine StratumWoody Vine StratumWoody Vine Stratum (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: ) ) ) ) -

Total Cover:


0







Remarks: Open field, ungrazed, occasionally mowed. Due to the limited number of dominants, the majority of dominant species observed at this location were determined to be hydrophytic based on the Prevalence Index.







0-8 10YR 2/2 98 7.5YR 3/4 <2 C M silt loam cobble, compact and difficult to dig - - - - - - - - - - - - 1Type: C=concentration D=depletion RM=reduced matrix 2Location: PL=pore lining RC=root channel M=matrix


Histosol (A1)


Black Histic (A3)






Sandy Redox (S5)









2 cm Muck (A10)








Remarks: Soil observed at this location did not meet NRCS hydric soil indicators. Compact, difficult to dig below 8 inches during dry season.




Surface Water (A1)


Saturation (A3)

Water marks (B1)


Drift Deposits (B3)


Iron Deposits (B5)





Salt Crust (B11)















FAC-neutral (D5)





Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: Sample plot on a slight rise above Wetland L. Ditch adjacent to Runway 10-28 did not have any inundation on 5/30/12. Positive indicators of wetland hydrology were not observed at this location.






Soil Map Unit Name: Bow Gravelly Loam, 0-3% slopes (#16) NWI Classification: PEM/SSC










Remarks: WETLAND LWETLAND LWETLAND LWETLAND L.... Positive indicators for all three parameters were observed at this location.



Indicator Status




2 (A) -

Total Cover: 0


2

(AB)



100

(A/AB) - Prevalence Index worksPrevalence Index worksPrevalence Index worksPrevalence Index workshhhheeteeteeteet - OBL species: 25 x 1= 25 - FACW species: 10 x 2= 20



Carex obnupta 25 OBL UPL species: 0 x 5= 0

Agrostis spp. 80 FAC Total: 115 (A) 285 (B)


- Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: - -

Total Cover: 115

Woody Vine StratumWoody Vine StratumWoody Vine StratumWoody Vine Stratum (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: ) ) ) ) - -

-

Total Cover: % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum: 0

0








Hydrophytic VegetationHydrophytic VegetationHydrophytic VegetationHydrophytic Vegetation Present? Present? Present? Present?






0-6 10YR 3/2 90 7.5YR 3/4 10 C M silt loam cobble, compact and difficult to dig - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1Type: C=concentration D=depletion RM=reduced matrix 2Location: PL=pore lining RC=root channel M=matrix


Histosol (A1)


Black Histic (A3)






Sandy Redox (S5)









2 cm Muck (A10)








Remarks: Soil observed at this location met NRCS hydric soil indicators. Compact soils and difficult to dig below 6” during dry season.




Surface Water (A1)


Saturation (A3)

Water marks (B1)


Drift Deposits (B3)


Iron Deposits (B5)





Salt Crust (B11)








Water-stained leaves (B9) (MLRA 1,2,4A, and 4B)(MLRA 1,2,4A, and 4B)(MLRA 1,2,4A, and 4B)(MLRA 1,2,4A, and 4B)







FAC-neutral (D5)



Wetland Hydrology Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?Wetland Hydrology Present?Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No

Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Aerial photos from Bing.com, google.com, and NWI.

Remarks: At time of 5/30/12 site visit, wetland had bare patches and algal mats. Water-stained leaves and algal mats indicate seasonal inundation of 2" outside ditch. Adjacent ditch had 4" of inundation on 5/30/12. Positive indicators of wetland hydrology were observed at this location.

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM –––– Western Mountain, Valley Coast Reg Western Mountain, Valley Coast Reg Western Mountain, Valley Coast Reg Western Mountain, Valley Coast Regionionionion















Remarks: UPLANDUPLANDUPLANDUPLAND adjacent to Wetland L. Positive indicators for all three parameters were not observed at this location.



Indicator Status




1 (A) -

Total Cover: 0


1 (AB)



100




Hypochaeris radicata 15 FACU UPL species: 0 x 5= 0

Festuca rubra 15 FAC Total: 165 (A) 555 (B)

Plantago lanceolata 5 FACU Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.36

Agrostis spp. 80 FAC Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:

Anthoxanthum odoratum 25 FACU Rhinanthus minor 15 FACU Festuca arundinacea 10 FAC

Total Cover: 165

Woody Vine StratumWoody Vine StratumWoody Vine StratumWoody Vine Stratum (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: (Plot size: ) ) ) ) -

Total Cover:


0







Remarks: Open field, ungrazed, occasionally mowed. Due to the limited number of dominants, the majority of dominant species observed at this location were determined not to be hydrophytic based on the Prevalence Index.







0-4 10YR 4/3 100 - - silt loam 4-6+ 5Y 5/2 60 10YR 4/6 40 C M silt loam compact, difficult to dig - - - - - - - - - -

1Type: C=concentration D=depletion RM=reduced matrix 2Location: PL=pore lining RC=root channel M=matrix


Histosol (A1)


Black Histic (A3)






Sandy Redox (S5)









2 cm Muck (A10)








Remarks: Soil observed at this location met NRCS hydric soil indicators. Compact, difficult to dig below 6 inches during dry season.




Surface Water (A1)


Saturation (A3)

Water marks (B1)


Drift Deposits (B3)


Iron Deposits (B5)




Water-stained Leaves (B9) (except except except except MLRA 1, 2, MLRA 1, 2, MLRA 1, 2, MLRA 1, 2, 4A4A4A4A and 4B and 4B and 4B and 4B))))

Salt Crust (B11)















FAC-neutral (D5)





Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: Sample plot on a slight rise above Wetland L. Sample plot did not have hydrologic indicators on 5/30/12 even when adjacent ditch had 3”-4” inundation and wetland had pockets of 1” inundation.

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APPENDIX D: PHOTOGRAPHS

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Wetland A, looking southeast from the northwest edge (May 2012)

Wetland A, looking south from culvert between Wetland A and H (May 2012)

Wetland A, looking northwest near southeast edge (August 2012)

Wetland B (August 2012) Wetland G (August 2012)

Wetland H, looking north from the culvert between Wetlands A and H (August 2012)

Overview of the pasture containing Wetlands B, C, D, E, F, and G looking southeast towards the runway (August 2012)

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