08.b 2b WTL_RPT_bruggeman_scandia smWetland Delineation Report
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Lake Lot at
19489 Manning Trail
Scandia, MN 55073
45.230* N., 92.869*W.
Section 29, T.32 N., R.20 W.
PID# 2903220320011
Washington County, Minnesota
Prepared on Behalf of:
Paul Bruggeman
9260 Jeffrey Blvd. N.
Stillwater, MN 55082
Prepared by:
Earth Science Associates, Inc.
37445 Grand Avenue
North Branch, Minnesota 55056
612-718-0413 esa332@gmail.com
ESA Project #121-21
September 2021
EARTH SCIENCE ASSOCIATES, INC.
Environmental Consulting Specialists
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Lake Lot at
19489 Manning Trail
Scandia, MN 55073
45.230* N., 92.869*W.
Section , T.29 N., R.20 W.
PID# 2903220320011
Washington County, Minnesota
As authorized by Paul Bruggeman, Earth Science Associates, Inc. (ESA) has performed a wetland delineation on
the above referenced parcel (See Figure 1, Site Locator Map). A new home is proposed for construction to
replace the derelict lake cabin.
2.0 METHODS
Wetlands are areas which meet certain technical criteria for wetland in accordance with the 1987 Army Corps of
Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual, Corps Supplements, and current Guidance Documents. ESA has
performed a routine level 1 and 2 delineation on this site. The findings presented here are based on review of
existing information followed by field investigation.
Three essential characteristics are required for an area to be defined as a wetland: 1) hydrophytic vegetation; 2)
hydric soils; and 3) wetland hydrology. All three of these characteristics must be met, with few exceptions, for
an area to be classified as a wetland.
Wetland delineation methods utilized for this project include both off-site and on-site procedures. Off-site
procedures consist of reviewing existing information, available maps and aerial photos, as required. This is
followed with a site visit. Samples of soil and vegetation are examined in order to make an on-site
determination of vegetation, soils, and hydrology. The attached wetland determination data forms document
the on-site observations.
3.0 RESULTS
3.1 Review of existing information
Existing information regarding the possible presence of wetland on this site was reviewed prior to the site visit
and is summarized as follows:
1.The USGS 7.5-minute topographic series map (Figure 3) provides general indications of landforms,
vegetative cover, and waterways. The subject property is on the Hugo, Minnesota quadrangle, created in
1993.
The USGS map indicates wetland east part of the site. South of the site is land at a similar elevation
as Big Marine Lake.
2.The NRCS soils map of the subject property (Figure 4) indicates several soil mapping units on the site The Soil
Survey of Washington and Ramsey Counties, Minnesota was issued in April 1980. Major field work for this
soil survey was performed in the period 1973-77, and soil names and descriptions approved in 1977. The
current on-line soil survey reflects conditions encountered at that time, although some of the nomenclature
has been updated. Figure 4 presents shaded hydric ratings of the soil mapping units. An NRCS hydric soil
ratings report is also attached.
Soil mapping units rated Not Hydric (0%) are mapping units 158D – Zimmerman loamy fine, sand 12
to 25 percent slopes, and 1033 – Udifluvents, around the perimeter of the site. Mapping unit 158C
–Zimmerman fine sand, 6 to 12 percent slopes, on the interior part of the site, is rated 1 to 32
percent hydric. Soils rated mostly hydric indicate a higher likelihood of wetlands.
3.The National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) Map (Figure 5) was prepared by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
in 1992 and was updated in 2013 by the Minnesota DNR. Wetland areas here are described in accordance
with Fish and Wildlife Service Circular 39 (Shaw and Fredine 1971). These maps are based primarily on
aerial reconnaissance. A wetland key is attached.
Wetland near the west property line is mapped PEM1C. Wetland near the south property line is
mapped PEM1F.
4.Work in PWI (Public Waters Inventory) areas require special permit from the Minnesota DNR (Figure 6). The
DNR Water Permit Programs Unit oversees the administration of the original public waters inventory
conducted in the late 1970's. Public waters wetlands include all type 3, type 4, and type 5 wetlands (as
defined in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Circular No. 39, 1971 edition) that are 10 acres or more in size in
unincorporated areas or 2.5 acres or more in size in incorporated areas (Minnesota Statutes Section
103G.005, subd. 17b, Wetland Type).
Big Marine Lake, located south of the south property line, is Public Water Basin 82005204.
3.2 Site Conditions
Antecedent Moisture Conditions: Consultation of the Wetland Delineation Precipitation Data Retrieval from a
Gridded Database from the Minnesota Climatology Working Group
(http://climate.umn.edu/gridded_data/precip/wetland/wetland.asp). For each month of each year, monthly
precipitation totals are estimated for grid nodes at regularly spaced (10 kilometers) intervals (see map at right).
The estimates are derived using a stochastic interpolation technique called "Kriging", which makes use of the
irregularly spaced data in the vicinity of the node to assign it a value. A precipitation total is then calculated for
every grid node, for every month. Once the grids are created, the calculation of long-term summary statistics
such as normals and percentiles can be performed on each grid node.
The attached Precipitation Documentation Worksheet summarizes the prior three months of precipitation data
and weighs it according to current USDA/ACOE/BWSR standards. Actual monthly precipitation totals for the
most recent month(s) (attached) are used on the worksheet in cases where the kriging results are not yet
available. The precipitation data indicates the antecedent moisture condition was dry at the time of the site
visit.
Field Conditions: The site was visited Monday, July 26th, 2021. The weather was sunny, breezy and humid at
85*F; the growing season in full swing.
3.3 Findings
Upland
The interior of the property is rolling with mature cedar trees and Kentucky bluegrass lawn. The west and south
perimeters of the site slope steeply downward. West of the site is a cattail marsh. A narrow strip along the
south edge lies adjacent to Big Marine Lake.
Wetland: Wetland areas are shown on Figure 2, the Wetland Delineation Site Diagram, which is overlain on
digital photography. The attached Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Determination Data document vegetation,
soils and hydrology encountered in both wetland and upland areas.
Specific wetland areas are described in accordance with:
1. Fish and Wildlife Service Circular 39 (Shaw and Fredine 1971)
2. Classification of Wetlands and Deep Water Habitats of the United States (Cowardin et al. 1979)
3. Wetland Plants and Plant Communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin (Eggers and Reed, 3rd Edition, 2011)
Wetland – Edge of Big Marine Lake
Circular 39: Type 5
Cowardin: PEM1F
Eggers and Reed: Shallow open water
The lake edge contains broad leaf cattail a peat soil along much of the shore. Oridinary high water level (OHW)
is at 942.2 feet elevation. The wetland boundary, based on the contours on the base map from Washington
County (Figure 2), lies at or near the OHW.
Other Aquatic Resources:
Drainage from the lake generally flows eastward, to join the St. Croix, which flows southward to join the
Mississippi.
4.0 STANDARD OF CARE
The opinions presented in this report are based on information collected during the course of this study and
represent Earth Science Associates’ professional opinion and, as such, are not a guarantee. Earth Science
Associates’ professional judgment is based on generally accepted practices exercised by professionals currently
practicing in this area under similar budget and time constraints.
Certain information contained in this report may have been provided by companies, agencies, and/or persona l
contacts not within Earth Science Associates’ employ. Earth Science Associates will make no representation or
warranties that such information is accurate or that any independent investigation, beyond the agreed Scope of
Services, has been or will be made to verify the accuracy of such information.
Prepared/Reviewed by:
Earth Science Associates, Inc.
Kenneth E. Meek, PG, CPG
Principal
Registered Professional Geologist (MN) #30221
AIPG Certified Professional Geologist (USA) #08600
OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER Certified 1992
MDH Licensed Monitoring Well Contractor #788, #1685
Certified Wetland Delineator #1199
Certified Landfill Operator #52087428
ATTACHMENTS
Figures: Locator Map, Site Diagram, USGS Map, NRCS Soils Map, NWI Map, PWI
Map, Photos
Wetland Key (Cowardin et al. 1979)
Antecedent Moisture Condition Worksheet & Data
Hydric Soils Report
Army Corps Wetland Determination Data Forms
WETLAND DELINEATION
SITE DIAGRAM
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Figure 3 USGS 7.5" Topographic Map
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Figure 4 NRCS Soils Map
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Figure 5 National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) Map
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Figure 6 DNR Public Waters Inventory (PWI) Map
WETLAND KEY (Cowardin, et al. 1979) SYSTEM P - PALUSTRINE CLASS RB- Rock Bottom UB- Unconsolidated Bottom AB- Aquatic Bed US- Unconsolidated Shore ML- Moss- Lichen EM- Emergent SS- Scrub- Shrub FO- Forested OW- Open Water / Unknown Bottom Subclass 1 Bedrock 2 Rubble 1 Cobble- Gravel 2 Sand 3 Mud 4 Organic 1 Algal 2 Aquatic Moss 3 Rooted Vascular 4 Floating Vascular 5 Unknown Submer- gent 6 Unknown Surface 1 Cobble- Gravel 2 Sand 3 Mud 4 Organic 5 Vegetated 1 Moss 2 Lichen 1 Persistent 2 Non- persistent 1 Broad-Leaved Deciduous 2 Needle-Leaved Deciduous 3 Broad-Leaved Evergreen 4 Needle-Leaved Evergreen 5 Dead 6 Deciduous 7 Evergreen 1 Broad-Leaved Deciduous 2 Needle-Leaved Deciduous 3 Broad-Leaved Evergreen 4 Needle-Leaved Evergreen 5 Dead 6 Deciduous 7 Evergreen MODIFIERS To more adequately describe wetland and deepwater habitats, one or more of the water regime, water chemistry, soil, or special modifiers may be applied at the class or lower level in the hierarchy. The farmed modifier may also be applied to the ecological system. Water Regime Water Chemistry* pH Modifiers for all Fresh Water Soil Non-Tidal Tidal Coastal Halinity Inland Salinity A Temporarily Flooded K Artificially Flooded 1 Hyperhaline 7 Hypersaline a Acid g Organic B Saturated L Subtidal 2 Euhaline 8 Eusaline t Circumneutral n Mineral C Seasonally Flooded M Irregularly Exposed 3 Mixohaline 9 Mixosaline l Alkaline D Seasonally Flooded/ Well Drained N Regularly Flooded P Irregularly Flooded (Brackish) 4 Polyhaline 0 Fresh E Seasonally Flooded/ Saturated *S Temporary-Tidal *T Semipermanent-Tidal 5 Mesohaline 6 Oligohaline F Semipermanently Flooded *V Permanent-Tidal U Unknown 0 Fresh G Intermittently Exposed Special Modifiers H Permanently Flooded b Beaver d Partially Drained/Ditched f Farmed h Diked/Impounded r Artificial Substrate s Spoil x Excavated J Intermittently Flooded K Artificially Flooded W Intermittently Flooded/Temporary Y Saturated/Semipermanent/Seasonal
Hydric Soil List - All Components
This table lists the map unit components and their hydric status in the survey
area. This list can help in planning land uses; however, onsite investigation is
recommended to determine the hydric soils on a specific site (National Research
Council, 1995; Hurt and others, 2002).
The three essential characteristics of wetlands are hydrophytic vegetation, hydric
soils, and wetland hydrology (Cowardin and others, 1979; U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, 1987; National Research Council, 1995; Tiner, 1985). Criteria for all of
the characteristics must be met for areas to be identified as wetlands. Undrained
hydric soils that have natural vegetation should support a dominant population of
ecological wetland plant species. Hydric soils that have been converted to other
uses should be capable of being restored to wetlands.
Hydric soils are defined by the National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils
(NTCHS) as soils that formed under conditions of saturation, flooding, or ponding
long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions in the
upper part (Federal Register, 1994). These soils, under natural conditions, are
either saturated or inundated long enough during the growing season to support
the growth and reproduction of hydrophytic vegetation.
The NTCHS definition identifies general soil properties that are associated with
wetness. In order to determine whether a specific soil is a hydric soil or nonhydric
soil, however, more specific information, such as information about the depth and
duration of the water table, is needed. Thus, criteria that identify those estimated
soil properties unique to hydric soils have been established (Federal Register,
2002). These criteria are used to identify map unit components that normally are
associated with wetlands. The criteria used are selected estimated soil properties
that are described in "Soil Taxonomy" (Soil Survey Staff, 1999) and "Keys to Soil
Taxonomy" (Soil Survey Staff, 2006) and in the "Soil Survey Manual" (Soil Survey
Division Staff, 1993).
If soils are wet enough for a long enough period of time to be considered hydric,
they should exhibit certain properties that can be easily observed in the field.
These visible properties are indicators of hydric soils. The indicators used to
make onsite determinations of hydric soils are specified in "Field Indicators of
Hydric Soils in the United States" (Hurt and Vasilas, 2006).
Hydric soils are identified by examining and describing the soil to a depth of
about 20 inches. This depth may be greater if determination of an appropriate
indicator so requires. It is always recommended that soils be excavated and
described to the depth necessary for an understanding of the redoximorphic
processes. Then, using the completed soil descriptions, soil scientists can
compare the soil features required by each indicator and specify which indicators
have been matched with the conditions observed in the soil. The soil can be
identified as a hydric soil if at least one of the approved indicators is present.
Map units that are dominantly made up of hydric soils may have small areas, or
inclusions, of nonhydric soils in the higher positions on the landform, and map
units dominantly made up of nonhydric soils may have inclusions of hydric soils
in the lower positions on the landform.
The criteria for hydric soils are represented by codes in the table (for example,
2). Definitions for the codes are as follows:
Hydric Soil List - All Components---Washington County, Minnesota
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey
National Cooperative Soil Survey
9/13/2021
Page 1 of 3
1.All Histels except for Folistels, and Histosols except for Folists.
2.Soils in Aquic suborders, great groups, or subgroups, Albolls suborder,
Historthels great group, Histoturbels great group, Pachic subgroups, or
Cumulic subgroups that:
A.Based on the range of characteristics for the soil series, will at least in
part meet one or more Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United
States, or
B.Show evidence that the soil meets the definition of a hydric soil;
3.Soils that are frequently ponded for long or very long duration during the
growing season.
A.Based on the range of characteristics for the soil series, will at least in
part meet one or more Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United
States, or
B.Show evidence that the soil meets the definition of a hydric soil;
4.Map unit components that are frequently flooded for long duration or very
long duration during the growing season that:
A.Based on the range of characteristics for the soil series, will at least in
part meet one or more Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United
States, or
B.Show evidence that the soil meets the definition of a hydric soil;
Hydric Condition: Food Security Act information regarding the ability to grow a
commodity crop without removing woody vegetation or manipulating hydrology.
References:
Federal Register. July 13, 1994. Changes in hydric soils of the United States.
Federal Register. Doc. 2012-4733 Filed 2-28-12. February, 28, 2012. Hydric soils
of the United States.
Soil Survey Division Staff. 1993. Soil survey manual. Soil Conservation Service.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 18.
Soil Survey Staff. 1999. Soil taxonomy: A basic system of soil classification for
making and interpreting soil surveys. 2nd edition. Natural Resources
Conservation Service. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 436.
Soil Survey Staff. 2010. Keys to soil taxonomy. 11th edition. U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Vasilas, L.M., G.W. Hurt, and C.V. Noble, editors. Version 7.0, 2010. Field
indicators of hydric soils in the United States.
Hydric Soil List - All Components---Washington County, Minnesota
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey
National Cooperative Soil Survey
9/13/2021
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Report—Hydric Soil List - All Components
Hydric Soil List - All Components–MN163-Washington County, Minnesota
Map symbol and map unit name Component/Local
Phase
Comp.
pct.
Landform Hydric
status
Hydric criteria met
(code)
158C: Zimmerman fine sand, 6 to
12 percent slopes
Zimmerman 80-95 Rises No —
Cantlin 2-11 Rises No —
Lino 1-5 Swales No —
Isanti-Drained 1-5 Depressions,flats Yes 2
Soderville 1-3 Rises,flats No —
158D: Zimmerman loamy fine
sand, 12 to 25 percent slopes
Zimmerman 90 Lake plains No —
Braham 5 —No —
Demontreville 5 —No —
541: Rifle muck Rifle 85 Depressions Yes 1,3
Cathro 8 Depressions Yes 1,3
Markey 7 Depressions Yes 1,3
1033: Udifluvents Udifluvents 90 Shorelines No —
Data Source Information
Soil Survey Area: Washington County, Minnesota
Survey Area Data: Version 16, Jun 5, 2020
Hydric Soil List - All Components---Washington County, Minnesota
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey
National Cooperative Soil Survey
9/13/2021
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US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeastern Region
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: 19498 Manning Trail City/County: Scandia / Washington Sampling Date: 26JUL21
Applicant/Owner: Paul Bruggeman State: MN Sampling Point: 1
Investigator(s): ESA – Ken M. Section, Township, Range: Sec. 29, T32N, R20W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): TS Local relief (concave, convex, none): Concave Slope (%): 1%
Subregion (LRR or MLRA LRR K Lat: 45.23045 Long: 92.86991 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: ZmB - Zimmerman Fine Sand NWI or WWI classification: PEMF
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? N Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes x No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? N (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 Y
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes / No Y
Hydric Soil Present? Yes / No Y
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? Yes / No Y
If yes, optional Wetland site ID:
Remarks: (Explain alternative procedures here or in separate report.)
VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30’ radius )
Common Name Scientific name Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status
Absolute
% Cover
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
= % Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15’ radius )
Common Name Scientific name Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status
Absolute
% Cover
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
= % Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5’ radius )
Common Name
Scientific name Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status
Absolute
% Cover
1. Cattail, broad leafed Typha latifolia Y OBL 95
2. Blue-joint grass Calamagrostis canadensis N OBL 4
3. Nettle, stinging Urtica dioica N FAC 1
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
100 = % Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30’ radius )
Common Name Scientific name Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status
Absolute
% Cover
1.
2.
= Total Cover
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 1 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 1 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100 (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
FAC species x 3 =
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: (A) (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
X Dominance Test is >50%
Prevalence Index is 3.01
Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in
diameter
at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH
and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vines – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft
in height.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes / No Y
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeastern Region
HYDROLOGY Sampling Point 1
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Surface Water (A1) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
High Water Table (A2) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Drainage Patterns (B10)
Saturation (A3) Marl Deposits (B15) Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Water Marks (B1) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) X Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Sediment Deposits (B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Drift Deposits (B3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Iron Deposits (B5) Thin Muck Surface (C7) X Geomorphic Position (D2)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Other (Explain in Remarks) Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) Microtopographic Relief (D4)
X FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes / No N Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes / No Y Depth (inches): 17
Saturation Present? Yes / No Y Depth (inches): 17
(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes / No Y
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
SOIL
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth
(Inches)
Matrix Redox Features Texture Remarks
Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 2Loc
0-24 10YR2/1 100 FIBRIC PEAT
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
X Histosol (A1) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L,MLRA 149B))
Histic Epidon (A2) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K,L,R)
Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K,L,R)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Stratified Layers (A5) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR K,L)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K,L)
Thick Dark Surface (A12) Depleted Matrix (F3) Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR K,L,R)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)(MLRA 149B)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Mesic Spodic (TA6)(MLRA 144A,145,149B)
Sandy Redox (S5) Redox Depressions (F8) Red Parent Material (F21)
Stripped Matrix (S6) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) Other (Explain in Remarks
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes / No Y
Remarks: LAKE EDGE
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeastern Region
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Northcentral and Northeast Region
Project/Site: 19498 Manning Trail City/County: Scandia / Washington Sampling Date: 26JUL21
Applicant/Owner: Paul Bruggeman State: MN Sampling Point: 2
Investigator(s): ESA – Ken M. Section, Township, Range: Sec. 29, T32N, R20W
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): TS Local relief (concave, convex, none): Convex Slope (%): 50%
Subregion (LRR or MLRA LRR K Lat: 45.23046 Long: 92.86992 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: ZmB - Zimmerman Fine Sand NWI or WWI classification: NONE
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? N Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes x No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? N (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 N
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes / No N
Hydric Soil Present? Yes / No N
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? Yes / No N
If yes, optional Wetland site ID:
Remarks: (Explain alternative procedures here or in separate report.)
VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants.
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30’ radius )
Common Name Scientific name Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status
Absolute
% Cover
1. Basswood, american Tilia americana Y FACU 50
2. Oak, northern white Quercus alba N FACU 10
3. Cedar, eastern red Juniperus virginiana N FACU 10
4.
5.
70 = % Total Cover
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 15’ radius )
Common Name Scientific name Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status
Absolute
% Cover
1. Buckthorn, European Rhamus cathartica Y FAC 40
2. Ironwood (Eastern hop-
hornbeam)
Ostrya virginiana N FACU 10
3. Dogwood, alternate-leaf Cornus alternifolia N FACU 10
4.
5.
60 = % Total Cover
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5’ radius )
Common Name
Scientific name Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status
Absolute
% Cover
1. Bracken fern, northern Pteridium aquilinum Y FACU 10
2. Sedge, Pennsylvania Carex pensylvania Y NI 5
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
15 = % Total Cover
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30’ radius )
Common Name Scientific name Dominant
Species?
Indicator
Status
Absolute
% Cover
1.
2.
= Total Cover
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 1 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 4 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 25 (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
FAC species x 3 =
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: (A) (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
Dominance Test is >50%
Prevalence Index is 3.01
Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Vegetation Strata:
Tree – Woody plants 3 in. (7.6 cm) or more in
diameter
at breast height (DBH), regardless of height.
Sapling/shrub – Woody plants less than 3 in. DBH
and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vines – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft
in height.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes / No N
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
US Army Corps of Engineers Northcentral and Northeastern Region
HYDROLOGY Sampling Point 2
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Surface Water (A1) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
High Water Table (A2) Aquatic Fauna (B13) Drainage Patterns (B10)
Saturation (A3) Marl Deposits (B15) Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Water Marks (B1) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Sediment Deposits (B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Drift Deposits (B3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Iron Deposits (B5) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Geomorphic Position (D2)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Other (Explain in Remarks) Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) Microtopographic Relief (D4)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes / No N Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes / No N Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes / No N Depth (inches):
(includes capillary fringe)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes / No N
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
SOIL
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth
(Inches)
Matrix Redox Features Texture Remarks
Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type1 2Loc
0-8 10YR24/3 100 LOAMY FINE SAND
8-25 10YR5/4 100 LOAMY FINE SAND
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol (A1) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR K, L,MLRA 149B))
Histic Epidon (A2) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (LRR K,L,R)
Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Surface (S9) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) (LRR K,L,R)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) Dark Surface (S7) (LRR K, L)
Stratified Layers (A5) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR K, L) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (LRR K,L)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR K,L)
Thick Dark Surface (A12) Depleted Matrix (F3) Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR K,L,R)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)(MLRA 149B)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Mesic Spodic (TA6)(MLRA 144A,145,149B)
Sandy Redox (S5) Redox Depressions (F8) Red Parent Material (F21)
Stripped Matrix (S6) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Dark Surface (S7) (LRR R, MLRA 149B) Other (Explain in Remarks
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes / No N
Remarks: SLOPE TO LAKE