4.a) Wetland Delineation ReportHULT & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Surveyors, Engineers & Wetland Specialists
P.O. Box 37 Telephone: 651-464-3130
Forest Lake, MN. 55025 Facsimile: 651-464-4822
dheinrichs@mfra.com
April 26, 2005
Dan & Sue Ferderer
10080 223' St. N.
Forest Lake, MN 55025
SUBJECT: Wetland Delineation Report
New Scandia Township, MN
Hult # 05082
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Ferderer:
Hult & Associates, Inc. has prepared this wetland report to assist you with the
development of your site in New Scandia Township and to provide wetland -permitting
documentation in order to comply with the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (WCA)
and the Clean Water Act Section 404. The site is located west of Meadowbrook Ave. N.
The site is part of the SW 1/4 - NW 1/4, Section 16, T32N, R20W. Four (4) wetlands were
delineated. The site is located in the St. Croix River (Stillwater) Watershed (937), in New
Scandia Township in Washington County, Minnesota. This report describes the
characteristics of the wetland basins and documents their status under the various wetland
regulations. If your project will not impact the wetlands, or is below the threshold limits
outlined below, this report can be submitted to the Local Units of Government to
document compliance with the various wetland regulations.
Wetland Delineation Methodologv
As part of our wetland delineation, Hult & Associates, Inc., reviewed the available
background wetland information on this site. This information included:
➢ National Wetlands Inventory Map (NWI);
➢ Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Protected Waters Map;
➢ Washington County Soil Survey;;
➢ U.S.G.S. 7.5 min. Quadrangle Map; and
➢ Some aerial photographs.
Wetland 4 is a Palustrine Emergent, Saturated (PEMB, Type 2) basin in the central
portion of the site. The basin was dominated with Reed Canary Grass. The soil consisted
of IOYR 2/2 sandy loam to a depth greater than 15 inches. Standing water and saturated
soils were observed near the surface. The adjacent uplands were marked by a topographic
and vegetation break consisting of Creeping Charlie, White Clover, Kentucky Blue
Grass, White Oak and Common Cocklebur.
Other Areas of Concern: There is an area on the southerly parcel that has a wet
signature on the soils map. This area was reviewed and found to be non -wetland. The
soils consisted of a 10YR 3/1 Sandy Loam over a IOYR 4/3 Sandy Loam with a few faint
mottles. The vegetation consisted of Blackseed Plantain, Smooth Crabgrass, Common
Dandelion, Yellow Rocket and Kentucky Blue Grass with no soil saturation in the upper
twelve inches.
The second area is the ditch connecting Wetland #1 and Wetland 42. It appears to be
excavated through uplands. It does carry wetland characteristics which quantifies it as a
wetland although The Wetland Conservation Act does not have jurisdiction over
wetlands that were converted from historic uplands. If impacts are proposed in the area of
the ditch finther research would be required.
Wetland Jurisdiction
Clean Water Act, Section 404
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) regulates dredge and fill activities in
navigable waters, wetlands adjacent, tributary, or with significant nexus to
navigable waters and isolated wetlands important to interstate commerce. A 2001
Supreme Court ruling has limited the COE jurisdiction over isolated wetlands, but
the COE has not yet finalized guidance for implementing this ruling under Section
404 of the Clean Water Act. In most cases, if the proposed impacts are less than
400 square feet, the COE does not require notification of the project. If proposed
impacts are between 400 square feet and 2.0 acres, the COE requires notification
and approval (letter of permission) prior to beginning the project. If the wetland
impacts occur in or adjacent to "special waters" and/or exceed 10,000 square feet,
the COE review will include a 30 -day publiclinteragency notice. If the proposed
impacts exceed the WCA deminimus limits (see below), the COE will require
mitigation for the full amount of the impacts regardless of the WCA exemption. If
more than two acres of wetland impacts are proposed, an individual permit will
automatically be required which includes sequencing" (providing there are no
alternatives) review by other environmental agencies, a public comment period,
and compensatory mitigation. The COE contact person for Washington County is
Dan Seemon (651-290-5380).
site grading exceeds one -acre, this permit will have to be obtained from the
WCA.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me. Hult &
Associates, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to provide you with wetland delineation
services. If you have additional needs for our services on permitting, planning, surveying,
or engineering for this or other projects in the future, please give us a call.
Sincerely,
HULT & ASSOCIATES, INC.
David M. Heinrichs,
Wetland/Soil Scier_tist
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetland Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Part of the SW 1/4- NW 1/4, Section 16, T32N, R20W
Date:
4/21/2005
Applicant/Owner: Dan & Sue Ferderer
County:
Washington
Investigator: David Heinrichs
State:
MN
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? es No
Community ID:
PEMBd
Is the site significantly disturbed(AtypicalSituation)? Yes No
Transect ID: S1-1
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No
Plot ID:
W#1
(if needed, explain on reverse)
Water -Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil:
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1 Reed Canary Grass
H FACW+ 9
2) Stinging Nettle
H FAC+ 10)
3)
11)
4
12)
5
13
6)
14)
7
15)
8
16)
Water -Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC > 50% FAC or Wetter
(excluding FAC-)
Remarks: The test location does meet the vegetation criteria.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tidal Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators
Inundated
X Saturated in Upper 12 inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations:
Sediment Deposits
Depth of Surface Water: none
(In.)
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or More required:)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 0"
(In.)
Oxidized Root Channels in the Upper 12 inches
Water -Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil:
(In.)
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC -Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: The test location does meet the hydrology criteria.
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetland Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Part of the SW %- NW 'Y4, Section 16, T32N, R20W
Date:
4/21/2005
Applicant(Owner: Dan & Sue Ferderer
County:
Washington
Investigator: David Heindchs
State:
MN
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? QesNo
Community ID:
Upland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No
Transect ID: S1-2
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No
Plot ID:
W#1
(if needed, explain on reverse)
FACU+
11
VEGETATION
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tidal Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum
Indicator
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1
Kentucky Blue Grass
H
FAG-
9
2
Ground Ivy
H
FACU
10
3
Prickly Ash
S
FACU+
11
4
White Clover
H
FACU+
12
5
Common Dandelion
H
FACU
13
6)
14)
7
15
8
16
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC < 500/6 FAC or Wetter
(excluding FAC-)
Remarks: The test location does not meet the vegetation criteria.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tidal Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations:
Sediment Deposits
Depth of Surface Water: none
(In.)
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or More required:)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: none
(In.)
Oxidized Root Channels in the Upper 12 inches
Water -Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil: none
(In.)
Local Sol Surrey Data
FAC -Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: The test location does not meet the hydrology criteria.
S1-2
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetland Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Part of the SW%- NW %, Section 16, T32N, R20W
Date: 4/21/2005
Applicant/Owner., Dan & Sue Ferderer
County: Washington
Investigator: David Heindchs
State: MN
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? a No
Community ID: PEMBd
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No
Transect ID: S2-1
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No
Plot ID: W#2
(if needed, explain on reverse)
14
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1 Reed Canary Grass
H FACW+ 9
2 Common Cattails
H OBL 10
3)
11
4
12
5
13
6
14
7
15
8
16)
Water -Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC > 50% FAC or Wetter
(excluding FAC-)
Remarks: The test location does meet the vegetation criteria.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tidal Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators
Inundated
X Saturated in Upper 12 inches
water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations:
Sediment Deposits
Depth of Surface Water: none
(In.)
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or More required:)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 0"
(In.)
Oxidized Root Channels in the Upper 12 inches
Water -Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil:
(In.)
Local Soil survey Data
FAC -Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: The test location does meet the hydrology criteria.
S2-1
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetland Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Part of the SW 1/4- NW 114, Section 16, T32N, R20W
Date:
4/21/2005
Applicant/Owner: Dan & Sue Ferderer
County:
Washington
Investigator: David Heinrichs
State:
MN
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Qes No
Community ID:
Upland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No
Transect ID: S2-2
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No
Plot ID:
W#2
(if needed, explain on reverse)
Water -Stained Leaves
I ELI
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1 White Oak
T FACU 9
2) Prickly Ash
S FACU+ 10)
3) Black Cherry
T FACU 11)
4 Kentucky Blue Grass
H FAC- 12
5)
13
6)
14)
7
15)
8
16
Water -Stained Leaves
I ELI
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC < 50% FAC or Wetter
(excluding FAC-)
Remarks: The test location does not meet the vegetation criteria.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tidal Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators.
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations:
Sediment Deposits
Depth of Surface Water: none
(In.)
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or More required:)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: none
(In.)
Oxidized Root Channels in the Upper 12 inches
Water -Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil: none
(In.)
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC -Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: The test location does not meet the hydrology criteria.
S2-2
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetland Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Part of the SW Y4 - NW 1/4, Section 16, T32N, R20W
Date:
4/21/2005
Applicant/Owner: Dan & Sue Ferderer
County.
Washington
Investigator: David Heinrichs
State:
MN
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Qes No
community ID:
PEMBd
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No
Transect ID: S3-1
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No
Plot ID:
W#3
(if needed, explain on reverse)
6
Depth to Saturated Soil:
VEGETATION
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tidal Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1
Black Ash
T FACW+ 9
2
Reed Canary Grass
H FACW+ 10
3
Common Cattails
H OBL 11)
4
Slinging Nettle
H FAC+ 12)
5
13
6
Depth to Saturated Soil:
14
Local Soil Survey Data
15
8)
16)
Other (Explain in Remarks),
Remarks: The test location does meet the hydrology criteria.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC > 50% FAC or Wetter
(excluding FAC-)
Remarks: The test location does meet the vegetation criteria.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tidal Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Weiland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators
inundated
X Saturated In Upper 12 inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations:
Sediment Deposits
Depth of Surface Water: none
(In.)
Drainage Patterns in wetlands
Secondary indicators (2 or More required:)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 2"
(In.)
Oxidized Root Channels in the Upper 12 inches
Water -Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil:
(In.)
Local Soil Survey Data
FRC -Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks),
Remarks: The test location does meet the hydrology criteria.
S3-1
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetland Delineation Manual)
ProjectlSite: Part of the SW 1/4 - NW %, Section 16, T32N, R20W
Date: 4/21/2005
Applicant/Owner., Dan & Sue Ferderer
County. Washington
Investigator: David Heinrichs
State: MN
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No
Community ID: Upland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No
Transect ID: S3-2
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No
Plot ID: W#3
(if needed, explain on reverse)
Kentucky Blue Grass
VEGETATION
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tidal Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1
GroundIvy
H FACU 9
2
Prickly Ash
S FACU+ 10)
3
Common Dandelion
H FACU 11
4
Kentucky Blue Grass
H FAC- 12
5
13
6
Depth to Saturated Soil: none
14
7
15
8
16
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: The test location does not meet the hydrology criteria.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC > 50% FAC or Wetter
(excluding FAC-)
Remarks: The test location does not meet the vegetation criteria.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tidal Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations:
Sediment Deposits
Depth of Surface Water: none
(In.)
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or More required:)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: none
(In.)
Oxidized Root Channels In the Upper 12 inches
Water -Stained leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil: none
(In.)
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC -Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: The test location does not meet the hydrology criteria.
S3-2
SOILS
Map Unit Number 302C Drainage Class: Well Drained
(Series and Phase): Rosholt Sandy Loam Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Descriptions:
Depth
(Inches)
Horizon
Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist)
Mottle
Abundance/Contrast
Textures, Concretions,
Structure, etc.
0-15
10YR 3/1
Loam
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histisol
Histic Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
X Gleyed or Low -Chrome Colors
Concretions
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks: The test location does meet the soils criteria and is in a wetland.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
(Circle)
Hydrophilic Vegetation Present? (2ep
No Is This Sample in a Wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? Ye No (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? Ye No t e No
Remarks: The test location does meet all three wetland criteria and is in a wetland. T
S4-1
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetland Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Part of the SW '/4 - NW '/4, Section 16, T32N, R20W
Date:
4/21/2005
Applicant(Owner. Dan & Sue Ferderer
County:
Washington
Investigator: David Heinrichs
State:
MN
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? ze§D No
Community ID:
Upland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No
Transect ID: S4-2
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No
Plot ID:
W#4
[(if needed, explain on reverse)
FACU
12)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum
Indicator
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1 Groundlyy
H
FACU
9
2 White Clover
H
FACU+
10)
3) Kentucky Blue Grass
H
FAC-
11)
4 White Oak
T
FACU
12)
5 Common Cockle -Bur
H
FAC
13)
6)
14)
7)
15
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16)
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC < 50% FAC or Wetter
(excluding FAC-)
Remarks: The test location does not meet the vegetation criteria.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tidal Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations:
Sediment Deposits
Depth of Surface Water: none
(In.)
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or More required:)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: none
(In.)
Oxidized Roof Channels in the Upper 12 inches
Water -Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil: none
(In.)
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC -Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: The test location does meet the hydrology criteria.
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