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PROJECT NAME: Main Street Reconstruction
PROJECT LOCATION: Mom Main Strreet t nthesoutherlye itylimiBroadway and Broadway,
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: See attached
PROJECT APPLICANT: City of Chula Vista Engineering Department
CASE NO: IS-96-03 DATE: September 7, 1995
A. Proiect'Settine
The project consists of approximately 1 mile of roadway reconstruction and widening and is
located in the Montgomery Community and the Southwest Redevelopment Area. There are two
locations on-site that will be impacted by project implementation. "Location 1" extends
approximately ten feet east of and under the San Diego Trolley Tracks, 25 feet east of Hollister
Road. hrunediately north of the site is a dirt drainage channel, east is Southern Willow Scrub
habitat and the Otay River Channel is approximately 75 feet to the south. "Location 2" is
approximately 1,025 feet east of "Location 1". Adjacent land uses include a truck yard to the
north, the Otay River Channel and a mining operation to the south and Southern Willow Scrub
habitat to the west and east. Approximately three-fourths of a mile will be graded to
accommodate various types of sweet improvements. These improvements will range from new
curb and gutter construction and storm drain construction to traffic signal upgrades and water
line relocation. Current surrounding land uses include: light industrial, commercial, single-
family residential and a mobile home park.
B. Proiect Description
The project involves the widening of Main Street and Broadway to their ultimate widths.
Improvements will include approximately 450,000 square feet of road and paved surfaces to
include: new curb, gutter, sidewalks, driveways and raised medians at intersections. These
improvements will bring streets to General Plan standards. The City will need to obtain rights-
of-way from approximately 15 parcels in order to complete the construction of the project.
This will include the outright purchase of the right-of-way which includes the bar "Angie's
Place". This project would require the submissign of a "1601 Streambed Alteration
Agreement" with the California Department of Fish and Game. A water quality waiver or
certification, pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, will be required from the
Regional Water Quality Control Board. Also, Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act
requires that a standard individual permit application form (Form ENG 4345) and relevant
documents (including Biological Report, wetland delineation and biological assessment) be
submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE). ``~
city of Chula vista planning aeparrmenc
environmental review section
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On-site zoning includes: CCP, CTP and ILP. The current surrounding General Plan
designations aze Retail Commercial, Research and Limited Manufacruring and Thoroughfare
Commercial. The project will conform to these General Plan designations and the Circulation
Element of the General Plan. The proposed curb, gutter, median and sidewalk improvements
will bring all roads to conformance with four-lane major standazds. The discretionary action
for this project is the granting of the construction contract.
D. rArnrification of Fnviron*TlPmat Fffects
An initial srudy conducted by the City of Chula Vista (including the attached Environmental
Checklist Form) determined that the proposed project will not have a significant envirotunental
effect, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. However,
an NPDES General Permit For S[orm Water Dischazges will be required since five or more
acres of soil disturbance will occur. This Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared
in accordance with Section 15070 of [he State CEQA Guidelines.
g, n i ari ~ ~~~ to Avoid Sienificant Imna~ts
On-site mitigation for "Locations 1 & 2" is required. Specific project mitigation measures are
required to reduce potentially significant environmental impacts identified in the initial srudy
for this project to a level below significant. Mitigation measures have been incorporated into
the project design and have been made conditions of project approval, as well as requirements
of the attached Mitigation Monitoring Program.
The following impacts are those that were determined to be potentially significant and are
required to be mitigated to a level below significant. A discussion of each of these potentially
significant but mitigatable impacts from the proposed project follows.
Plant Sueci
Revegetation of impacted areas with native wetland species at a ratio of 2:1 is suggested. A
revegetation mitigation plan should be prepazed by, or in consultation with, a qualified
restoration or native revegetation specialist prior to brushing or grading. A revegetation
mitigation plan will include location, timing, site preparation, plant materials to be used,
maintenance, performance standards and monitoring. Based on the 2:1 ratio stated above, 0.08
acres (3,620 ft2) of temporary construction area at lceation 2 will be restored to Southern
Willow/Mulefat Scrub. The area to be revegetated should be in closest proximity possible to
existing wetland habitat. It is recommended that all revegetation should take place shortly after
construction to take advantage of the rainy season.
Final grading of the wetland azea to be restored should be slightly lower than surrounding soils
to encourage ponding.
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Animal Species
Heavy construction within the study azea will not occur during the breeding season of the Least
Bell's Vireo (between March 15 and September 30).
Additional Mitigation
Plans shall be reviewed by a qualified individual identified by the Planning Department prior
to final plan approval to ensure revisions have not occurred which may cause further impacts.
Additional Recommendations
Wetland areas surrounding the project limits should be designated as ESA's (Environmentally
Sensitive Areas) and delineated with snow fencing to ensure impacts do not occur outside the
project limits.
Impacts to mature (taller than 12 feet) native vegetation within the project area should be
avoided, if feasible. Disturbance of canopy or root system of existing native trees will be
avoided, and branch trimming instead of tree removal will occur where possible. In areas
where Giant Reed will be removed, Rodeo or a similar produce designated for use in aquatic
systems should be brushed or sprayed on any remaining stalk within 45 seconds of cutting.
During the winter months (October to January), prior to brushing or grading, willow cuttings
should be taken from trees and shrubs deemed impossible to avoid, for use in future
revegetation of the area.
Storage areas for materials and machinery are to be confined to existing non-vegetated areas
north of the outlets, a minimum of 100 feet from the riverbed.
F. Consultation
Individuals and Or.Qanizations
City of Chula Vista: Keith Barr, Planning
Barbara Reid, Planning
Roger Daoust, Engineering
Cliff Swanson, Engineering
Hal Rosenberg, Engineering
Bob Sennett, Planning
Ken Larsen, Director of Building & Housing
Emmett Horsfall, Fire Mazshal
Crime Prevention, MaryJane Diosdada
Marty Schmidt, Parks & Recreation Dept.
Ann Moore, Assistant City Attorney
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Chula Vista City School District: Kate Shurson
Sweetwater Union High School District: Tom Silva
Applicant's Agent: Roger L. Daoust
2. Documents
Chula Vista General Plan (1989) and EIR (1989)
Title 19, Chula Vista Municipal Code
Biology Report-Main Street Drainage Project (Marquez & Associates, December 8, 1995)
Main Street Drainage Project-Biological Assessment (Marquez and Associates Biological
Consultants, December 10, 1995)
3. Initial Study
This environmental determination is based on the attached Initial Study, any comments
received on the Initial Study and any comments received during the public review period for
this Negative Declaration. The report reflects the independent judgement of the City of Chula
Vista. Further information regarding the environmental review of this project is available
from the Chula Vista Planning Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
ENVIRO ENTAL REVIEW COORDINATOR
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MAIN STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT
BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Prepared for:
The City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, California
Prepared by:
Viviane Marquez
Marquez & Associates Biological Consultants
314 Second Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
10 December 1995
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to document the findings of a biological
assessment of the Main Street Storm Drain Project (a by-product of street
improvements to Main Street from Industrial Boulevard to Broadway) in
the City of Chula Vista and the City of San Diego, in San Diego County,
California. A biological report and wetland delineation was conducted of
the undeveloped area within a 150 foot radius of the proposed drainages,
by Marquez & Associates Biological Consultants in September 1995, prior
to project design. The assessment addresses impacts to biological resources
of the final project design.
The Main Street Storm Drain Project is required to eliminate
frequent flooding which occurs on Main Street in Chula Vista during the
winter rainy season. The majority of the project will occur on and under
existing paved streets, however two segments of the project occur on
undeveloped land, adjacent to the Otay River. These two segments are
addressed in this report.
Project Description
A reinforced concrete pipe will be placed beneath Main Street,
leading down Jacqua Street and Faivre Street with two outlets diverting the
water to locations adjacent to the Otay River.
Location 1
The westerly section (Figure 1) of the project will conduct water into a
concrete brow ditch, from Main Street to the base of a fill slope beneath
and to the east of the San Diego Trolley Tracks. The brow ditch will
terminate in anon-wetland portion of the Otay River bed, approximately
100 feet (31 meters) east of Hollister Street, roughly 140 feet (43 meters)
from the low flow channel of the River. A 100 ftz area of rock rip rap
will be placed south of the brow ditch terminus. The construction access
road, ZS feet (8 meters) wide and 75 feet (13 meters) long, will begin at
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bridge, through an upland area of ruderal vegetation.
Location 2
The easterly section (Figure 2) of the project will involve placing a five
foot (1.5 meters) reinforced concrete pipe from Main Street along Faivre
Street, 6 feet west of the easterly property line of APN 622-190-15
traversing 250 feet (76 meters) of undeveloped land approximately 1,050
feet (320 meters), east of Hollister Street and 650 feet (198 meters) south
of Faivre Street, to a culvert at the Otay River. The outlet will be placed
in a southwesterly direction into the Otay River. One ton rock rip rap will
be placed southwest of the culvert in a 100 ftz area.
Impacts
Location 1
The water will flow from the proposed brow ditch at Location 1 to
the base of the fill slope beneath the San Diego Trolley Tracks in a non-
wetland portion of the Otay River bed. The brow ditch and rock rip rap
placement (including construction impacts) at Location 1 will impact 0.05
acre (2,075 ft2) of ruderal non-wetland vegetation. The undeveloped area
within the project limits at Location 1 is currently comprised entirely of
upland ruderal vegetation. No wetlands, waters of the U.S., or sensitive
vegetation will be impacted by the project at this location. The project
could conceivably lead to the creation of wetlands since the water from the
brow ditch could lead to increased ponding in the area. No impacts to
biological resources will occur at this location however, grading and heavy
equipment construction within 150 feet of Location 1 (a minimum of 190
feet from Mulefat and Southern Willow Scrub) must be conducted between
September 15 and March 15 due to the presence of least Bell's vireo in the
vicinity, during the summer months.
Location 2
The outlet of the pipe at Location 2 will conduct water to the base of
the slope adjacent to the Otay River. It is anticipated that construction
activities associated with pipe placement will temporarily impact 20 feet (6
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and 15 feet (4.6 meters) to the south of the culvert. Pipe, culvert, and rock
rip rap placement (including construction impacts) at Location 2 will
impact 0.24 acre (10,250 ftz) of ruderal non-wetland vegetation, 0.03 acre
(1,310 ft2) of Southern Willow Scrub, 0.01 acre (500 ftz) of Mule Fat
Scrub, and 0.03 acre (1,175 ft2) of waters of the U.S. comprising a total of
0.04 acre (1,750 ft2) delineated as wetland. Grading and heavy equipment
construction within 150 feet of Location 2 (a minimum of 190 feet from
Mulefat and Southern Willow Scrub) must be conducted between
September 15 and March 15 due to the presence of least Bell's vireo in the
vicinity, during the summer months. Minor maintenance activities may
need to occur within the least Bell's vireo breeding season but will be
limited to non-disruptive manual activities of a short duration.
Mitigation and Revegetation
In addition to ensuring that construction occurs during the time
period the least Bell's vireo is not in the vicinity, temporarily impacted
areas will be revegetated with species native to the area. On-site mitigation
for wetland habitats will occur in the form of revegetation of impacted
azeas with native wetland species at a 2:1 ratio. Based on this formula,
0.08 acre (3,620 ft2) of temporary construction area at Location 2 will be
restored to Southern Willow/ Mule Fat Scrub. The area to be revegetated
should be in closest proximity possible to existing wetland habitat. Final
grading of the wetland area to be restored should be slightly lower then
surrounding soils to encourage ponding. A revegetation mitigation plan
should be prepared by, or in consultation with, a qualified restoration or
native revegetation specialist prior to brushing or grading. Elements of the
revegetation mitigation plan shall include, but not be limited to, location,
timing, site preparation, plant materials to be used, maintenance,
performance standards and monitoring. Revegetation should take place
shortly after construction to take advantage of the winter rains.
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In addition the following actions should be taken.
1. Wetland areas surrounding the project limits, should be designated as
environmentally sensitive areas (E.S.A.s) and delineated with snow fencing
to ensure impacts do not occur outside the project limits.
2. Impacts to mature (taller than 12 feet) native vegetation within the
project area should be avoided, if feasible. Disturbance of canopy or root
system of existing native trees will be avoided, and branch trimming
instead of tree removal will occur where possible. In areas where Giant
Reed will be removed, Rodeo or a similar product designated for use in
aquatic systems should be brushed or sprayed on any remaining stalk
within 45 seconds of cutting, according to manufacturers specifications. In
addition, Giant Reed that has been cleared should be disposed of off-site,
away from waterways and natural vegetation.
3. During the winter months (October to January), prior to brushing or
grading, willow cuttings should be taken from trees and shrubs deemed
impossible to avoid, for use in future revegetation of the area.
4. Storage areas for materials and machinery are to be confined to existing
non-vegetated areas north of the outlets, a minimum of 100 feet from the
riverbed.
Permits
Streambed Alteration Agreement
A pre-project planning meeting with the California Department of
Fish and Game may be scheduled upon the request of the applicant,
however, it is not required (Tina Terrazas, California Department of Fish
and Game, Long Beach, telephone conversation, 28 November 1995). A
1601 stream bed alteration agreement with the California Department of
Fish and Game will need to be submitted along with permit fees and
relevant documents (including biological report, wetland delineation and
biological assessment). The agreement may be conditioned by the
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Department with mitigation, impact reduction or avoidance measures. The
California Department of Fish and Game generally responds to applications
within 75 days (Terry Dickerson, California Department of Fish and
Game, San Diego, telephone conversation, 1 December 1995).
Army Corps of Engineers
Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act requires that a standard
individual permit application form (Form ENG 4345) and relevant
documents (including biological report, wetland delineation and biological
assessment) be submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE).
The Corps goal is to reach a decision regarding permit issuance within 60
days of receipt of a completed application most are completed within four
months. This project is not covered under a Nationwide 26 permit because
it is not above headwaters of the Otay River (David Zoutendyk, ACOE San
Diego Office, telephone conversation 30 November 1995). However, it is
possible that this project would be covered under Nationwide 12, Utility
Line Backfill and Bedding. Mr. Zoutendyk suggested that boring under the
wetlands, instead of trenching be considered, as this method has been
successfully used to avoid wetlands entirely. He stated that due to the small
area of impact, he does not anticipate any problems, however, he would
need to review the pertinent information to be certain.
Water Quality
Certification, or a waiver of certification, from the State Water
Resources Control Board verifying that the project complies with Section
401 of the Federal Clean Water Act will be required. A letter should be
included with the application containing the project description and
location, the Nationwide Permit Section Number for which the applicant
has applied to the ALOE (if applicable), volume of material to be dredged
and the area of wetlands to be filled or impacted. Also submitted with the
application should be a copy of the application to the ACOE, all
environmental documents which have been prepared for the project, a
detailed description of the steps to be taken to prevent adverse impacts to
water quality and the filing fee of $500.00. The Regional Water Quality
Control Board has up to a year to respond to the application and can issue a
waiver of certification, certification, conditional acceptance, or a rejection
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of the permit (Jane Ledford, Regional Water Quality Control Board, San
Diego Office, telephone conversation 8 December 1995)
Endangered Species
Despite the presence of the least Bell's vireo in the vicinity, formal
consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is not
necessary under the condition that the work be conducted outside the vireo
breeding season, and that it can be demonstrated that mitigation will more
than offset impacts to potential least Bell's vireo habitat (Martin Kenny,
USFWS, telephone conversation 20 November 1995). Mr. Kenny
recommended a letter be written to the Service describing the project, the
mitigation (revegetation and construction not occurring during the least
Bell's vireo breeding season) and requesting written concurrence that by
taking these actions the need to conduct formal Section 7 consultation
would be eliminated. He suggested this letter be addressed to the attention
of Ms. Gina Schultz at the USFWS, Carlsbad office.
It is recommended that the revegetation plan be prepared, and
permitting processes be initiated, in a timely manner to ensure project
compliance.
Viviane J. Marquez `~
Marquez & Associates Biological Consultants
314 Second Avenue
Chula Vista, California 91910
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10 December 1995
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MAIN STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT
BIOLOGICAL REPORT AND WETLAND DELINEATION
Prepared for:
The City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, Califfomia
Prepared by:
Viviane Marquez
Marquez & Associates Biological Consultants
314 Second Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
18 October 1995
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..•••••••••••••••••••••••»•'°"'
BIOLOGICAL REPORT
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METHODS "'•~•~•••~
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RESULTS ............................
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Setting ......................................
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Biological Resources ••••••••••••••••••••••°°»""°"•»'
CNDDB Results .......................................................
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Plant Communities ..••••••••••••••••••••••••»•
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Delineation Results ••••••••••••••••••••°••••»°
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SUGGESTIONS TO MINIMIZE iNPAC
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LITERATURE CITED ..».......»....»....» .................»......»...............
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Llated or Candidate species Known to
Occur In the ProJsct Vicinity (Imperial Beach Quad.) ....... 24
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Appendix E:
Plant Species ....» ......................................... 27
Animal 5pecies ......»..» ......................»........ 29
Wetland Delineation Forms .. ........................ 30
Photographs ..» ..............»....».».......».......... 44
FIGURES
Figure 1 Regional Location ....... ..........»»..»...:............... 4
Figure 2 Project Vlcinity » ................».........».....».....».... 5
Figure ~ Topographical Map ...........» .........................».. 8
Flgure 4 Vegetation Map Locstion 1 ..» .......................... 11
Flgure 5 Vegetation Mep Location 2 .............................. 12
Figure 6 Wetland Delineation Map Location 1 ............... 15
Figure 7 Wetland Delineation Map Location 2 ..........»... 18
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INTRODUCTION
Marquez & Assodates Biological Consultants has prepared this biological
report and the wetland delineation of two bcations assodated with a proposed
drainage improvement project in the City of Chula Vista, California (Figure 1).
This project is required to eliminate irequerrt flooding which occurs on Main
Street during the winter months. The project sites (Figure 2) are located 1)
approximately 100 feet (33 meters) asst of Hollister Street, to the north of the
Otay River (location 1), and 2) approximately 1,050 feet (350 meters, 0.2 mile)
east of Hollister Street and 650 feet (217 meters) south of Faivre Street, also to
the north of the Otay River (location 2). The project involves the placement of a
24 inch (0.6 meters) diameter pipe or Channel from Main Street, ending in a
culvert at the Otay river north of location #1 (Figure 3) and a 60 inch (1.7 meters}
pipe from Main Street ending in a ca~ivert at the Otaa/ river north of location #2
(Figure 3) 85 well as the placemei ~~~f slope protec~isn ~!t the outlets to the Otay
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The purpose of this biological report and wetland delineation is to identity
sensitive biological resources and constraints assoaated with the proposed
drainage improvements.
METHODS
The biological study for this project consisted of a search of the California
Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) for records of sensitive spades in the .
vicinity of the project and surveys on 27 August, 90 August and 1 September,
1995. The Survey Summary (labia 1), indicates the Marquez & Assodates
biologists who conducted the surveys, the survey times and weather conditions.
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The project design is ongoing and the project limits (limits of project and
construction impacts) have not been finalized. Surveys covered all the natural
vegetation within a 150 feet (50 meters) radius of the proposed pipe or channel
location (Figure 3; study area). All impacts will otxxu within these boundaries.
Surveys of the study area were performed by walking through the area during
daylight hours and identifying species by direct observation or through Bausch
~ Lamb 10 X 40 binoculars, vocalization, scat or tracks. Emphasis was placed
on plant and animal spaces listed by state and federal agenk:ies as threatened
or endangered. Habitat type and vegetation composition were mapped. A
plant and animal species Nst was compiled on-site, with some plant species
taken for later identification in the lab. Scientific nomenclature used in this
report follow Hickman (1993), plant community designation ooniorm t0 Holland
(1986) and bird nomenclature follow the American Ornithologists' Union (1983).
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RESULTS
Setting
Location 1 extends approximately ten feet (3.3 meters) east of and under the
San Diego Trolley Tracks, 25 feet (f3.3 meters) east of Hollister Road.
Immediately north is a dirt drainage channel directing water from Main Street
and the slopes of the San Diego Trolley Track embankment into the Otay River.
To the northeast is a private, paved,•trudk storage faclfty. East of location 1 is
Southern Willow Scrub habitat. The clay River channel is approximately 75
feet (25 meters) south from location 1 and forms a shallow (1-2 feet) (0.3- 0.6
meter) depression covered with large rocks.
Location 2 i5i3pproximately 1,025 feet (342 meters) east of location 1. Adjacent
land uso; are a truck yard to the north, the clay River Channel and a sand
mining C?sration to the south and Southem Willow Scrub habitat to the west •
and east: 'The Otay River Channel is approximately 150 feet (50 meters) south °r
from location 2 and forms a deep channel (a drop of 20-30 feet (7-10 meters),
approximately 25 feet (8.3meters) wide. The channel bottom is primarily
unvegetated although some freshwater marsh plant species occur along the
lower banks.
The Otay River at both locations, although dry on the survey dates, is a major
river that flows approximately 5,000 feet (1667 meters, 1 mile) west fMO the San
Diego Bay. Riverwash soNs were shown for this area in the Soil Survey Manual
(United States Department Of Agriculture 1973), however activities associated
with the adjacent sand mining operation may have altered soil type.
This area is identified as a constrained linkage between core resource areas in
the MuRipte Species Conservation Plan (MSCP) (Multiple Species
Conservation Program 1995). Illegal dumping occurs at both locations as well
as the area between them on a regular basis.
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Biological Resources
The following listed or candidate speaes are reported in tfie CNDDB to
occur in the vianity (ImNerial Beach Quad.) of the project (Table- 2. CNDDB
Results). More detailed information and their past oxurrence in the Otay River
Valley and nearby locations can be found in Appendix A.
Table 2.
CNDDB Results
Species Stetus•
Gelding's Savannah Sparrow FC2, SE
(Passerculus Sandwichensis Beldingi)
California Least Tern FE, SE
(Blame 9ntillarum @ro~ri)
Western Snov+y Plod~er F7
(Chadrius Alexandinus Adivnsus)
Light Footed Clapper Rail ~ ST, FC2
(Laterallus.Longirostris Le~vipes)
Califon~ia Bieck Rail ST, FC2
(Laterailus Jamaicensis Gotumculus)
California Gnatcatcher FT
(Poliopi<la CsliJomica)
Coastal Cactus Wren FC2
(Campylorhynchus bnnrneicapiqus
sandiegoense)
Least Bell's Vireo FE, SE
(Vireo bellli pusillus)
•FE =Federal Endangered SE =State Endangered
FT =Federal Threatened ST =State Threatened
FC2= Federal Candidate 2
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Species
Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii extimus)
Orange Throated Whiptail
(Cnemidophorus hyperythrus)
San Diega Homed Lizard
(Phrynosoma coronatum blainvillel)
San Diego Ragweed
(Ambrosia pumila)
Otay Tarplant -
(Hemizonia conjugens)
Barret Cactus
(F'erocactus viridescens)
San Diego Ragweed
(Ambrosia pumila)
San Diego Sagewort
(Ariemisia palmeri)
•FE =Federal Endangered
FT =Federal Threatened
FC2= Federal Candidate 2
Status•
SE, FC2
FC2
FC2 '
FC2
SE, FC2
FC2
FC2
none
SE =State Endangered
ST =State Threatened
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Wetland communities are found along streambeds throughout Calitomia where
moisture is at or near the surtace year round. Wetland communities within the
study area indude Southern Willow Scrub, Muletat Scrub and Freshwater
Marsh (Figures 4 and 5).
So Wham Willow Scrub is a tall, open, broad leafed, winter deciduous
association dominated by several willow spades (Salix sp.), with scattered
Cottonwoods (Populus fremontii), Sycamores (Platanus raoemosa) and
generally with onty a few understory species. Southern Wilbw Scrub is
considered a sensitive plant community because 1) it provides breeding habitat
for the Least Belt's vireo, a state and federal endangered spades, 2) it grows
along drainages regulated under state and federal polides protecting
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streambed resources and 3) it is a valuable, naturally limited and dedining
habitat. Southern Willow Scrub comprises approximately 3,400 square feet (sq.
ft.) (0.08 acre) of the study site at location 1 and 17,500 sq. ft. (0.4 acres, 0.16
hectares) of the study site at location 2.
Mulefat scrub is a tali, depauperate, herbaceous scrub dominated by Muiefat
(Baccharis salidfolia). This community generally experiences frequent flooding.
Understory vegetation is generally lacking or composed of non-native weedy
spades. Mulefat Scrub comprises approximately 21,800 sq. ft. (0.5 acre, 0.2
hectare) of the study site at location 1 and 13,500 sq. fL (0.31 acre, 0.13
hectare) of the study site at location 2.
Freshwater Marsh is dominated by perennial 12 - 15 feet (4-5 meters) tall
monocots, generally bulrushes (Scirpus sp.) or cattails (Typha sp.). This
vegetation occurs in antes with prolonged saturation of the soils. Freshwater
Marsh comprises approximately 450 sq. ft. (0.01 acres) of the study site at
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Flora
There were forty plant species identified on the project site, of which 24 ere non-
native (Appendix B). None of the plant spades identified in the study area are
considered "significant" in either a biological sense or in the sense of the
Calitomia Environmental t]uafiry Act (CEQA). .
1lYlidtife
Eight bird spades were observed on or flying above the site (Appendix C).
Evidence of the presence of the Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenfeus)end
Raccoon (Procyon btbr ), were also observed. All animals, except the Least
Bell's vireo (~reo beUii pusillus ), are common and are often seen fi urban
and/or disturbed habitats. The Least Bell's Vireo is a state and federal
endangered species. This small migratory songbird breeds in southern
Calffomis and northwestern Baja Cai'rfomia. Breeding territories are usually
established in dense riparian vegetation, dominated by willows (Salix apJ with
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lush understory vegetation. Brood parasitism by Brown-headed Cowbirds and
destruction of riparian habitat are the main causes for the Least Bell's Vireo's
decline. The CNDDB has reports of two males seen in 1984 in the Otay River
Valley 1 mile east of 1-805, and as many as five pairs were seen In the river
valley south of Otay Valley Road at the Chula VistalCounty Boundary in 1989
(Paclfic Southwest Biological 1989). Survey information for,the western portion
of the river valley is lacking (Dr. Barbara Kus pers. comm.). However, Least
Bell's Vireos were identified on two of the three survey dates (see Figure 3 for
locations). The Least Bell's Vireo is a migratory songbird and it is only present
as a breeder in San Diego between March 15 and September 30. The
construction will occur outside the breeding season. Therefore impacts tD the
Least Bell's Vireo are minimal.
WETLAND DELINEATION
Wetland habitat is naturally limited and the remaining acreage is an important
island habitat for f,ugrating birds. Many bird species are restricted m ripariat
habitats and are { ~ indent on it ?ot breeding. Such. habtat oxurring in natural
drainages also fu :lion to control' ter quaiRy: and erosion, and may further
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State streambed protection policy is implemented by the Calitomia Department
of Fish and Game (CDFG) through section 1600 8t seq. (Streambed Alteration
Agreement) of the State Fish and Game Code. The Streambed Alteration
Agreement focuses on minimizing and otherwise mitigating adverse effects on
riparian communities which provide wildlife habitat, regardless of whether fhe
habitat meets federal wetlands criteria.
Federal policy is implemented through the Gean Water Act Section 404 Pem~it
Process, administered by the U_S. Army Corps of Engineers with technical input
from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This process regulates adverse effects
on waters of the United States including jurisdictional wetlands. Hydrophytic
vegetation, hydric soils and wetland hydrology must all be present to qualify as
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a jurisdictional wetland (Environmental Laboratory 1987). Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act defines wetlands as:
"those areas inundated or saturated by surtace or ground water
at a frequency and duration suffident to support, and under
normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation
typically adapted for Irfe in saturated soil conditions"
Methods
A wetland delineation was pertormed within a 150 feet radius of the two project
locations. The study area was evaluated for presence or absence of
hydrophytic vegetation, hydrophytic soils and hydrology field indicators using
the routine on-site inspection method. The routine method was used because
the study area is small < 5 acres, plant communities are relatively
homogeneous and plant community boundaries are abrupt.
A representative observation point was selected in each plant community and
dominant plant species in each strata were identified. The wotiand indicator
status of each dominant species was documented ~ ~~etermine if the vegetation
was hydrophytic. Wetland hydrology indicators were racarded tiD deteFmine if
wetland hydrology was present ff the vegetation was determined ~ be
hydrophytic and wetland hydrology was present then the soil was characterized
by digging a soil pit and recording indicators of hydric soil. Th1s process was
repeated in each plant community. The wetland/non wetland boundary was
determined and verified by walking the boundary and making minor
adjustments as needed. Wetland delineation forms were completed as part of
the delineation (Appendix D) and photographs were taken to document
characteristic site conditions (Appendix E). Wetlands in the project area were
mapped in accordance with the current regulatory jurisdicctions Of both the U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and the
Califomfa Department of Fish and Game under section 1600 st seq.
(Streambed AReration Agreement) of the State Rsh and Game Code.
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Delineation Results
r ecetton 1
Three plant community types were observed at location 1 (Figure 4). Only one
of these, (plot I.D. #ri) did not meet the criteria for hydrophytic vegetation or
hydrology (Appendix D). Plot I.D. ~ 2 met the criteria for a wetland. The most
dominant vegetation was Mulefat. Hydrologic indicators incuded drift lines,
sediment deposit, drainage patterns and oxidized root channels. Hydric soils
indicators included ktw-chrome colors and concretions. Plot I.D. ~ 3 met the
criteria for a wetland. The area was adjacent to and in the river channel and the
vegetation in this area was Gooding's Willow and Cocklebur, exclusively.
Hydrologic indicators included drift lines and drainage patterns. Hydric soils
indicators were bw-chrome colors.
The location 1 study area had approximately 25,500 sq. ft. (0.8 acre) of wetland
area. These wetlands are predominatety Mulefat Scrub with 3,400 sq. ft. (0.08
acre) of Southern Willow Scrub.
l,pcstion 2
Ten plant community types were observed at bcation 2 (Figure 5). Of these,
one plot (plot I.D. #`5), did not meet the criteria for hydrophytic v~etation or
hydrology (Appendix D). Five plots (Plot I.D. if 2,3,4,8,and 7) met the criteria for
hydrophytic vegetation but not for hydrology. Four plots (Plot i.D. ~ 1, 8, 9, and
t0) met all three rxiteria to quality as wetlands.
Plot I.D. ~` 1 met the criteria for a wetland, the most dominant vegetation was
Muiefat, with scattered willows aril no understory plants. Hydrobgic indicators
included sediment deposits. Hydric soils indicators included moderate mottling.
Plot I.D. ~ 8 met the criteria for a wetland. The most dominant vegetation was
Mulefat. Hydrologic indicators included drift lines.
Plot I.D. ~ 9 met the criteria for a wetland, the co-dominant plants were Tule and
cocklebur. The area was adjacent m and in the river channel and the area was
damp.
Plot t.D. i 10 met the criteria for a wetland, the dominant vegetation was Willows
and there was rw understory. The hydrologic indicator was drainage pattern.
The hydric soil indicator was moderate mottling.
The location 2 study area had approximately 18,000 sq. ft. (0.41 acre, 0.17
hectares) of wetland area. These wetlands are predominately Southern Willow
Scrub with some Mulefat Scrub and 450 sq. ft. (0.01 acre) of Freshwater Marsh.
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PERMITTING
This project would require the development of a Streambed Alteration
Agreement with the California Department of Fsh and Game pursuant to
Section 1601 of the Cal'rfomia Fish and Game Code. A water quality waiver or
oert'rfication, pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, will be required
from the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Since the proposed project wilt likely impact less than an acre of non-wetland
waters of the U.S. and wetland habitat, the project might be covered under
Nationwide Permit No. 26. However, the presence of Least t3ei1's vireo, a state
and federal endangered spades, in the area may require consultation with the
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Consultation with the various resource
agendas is recommended as soon as possible. Letters to the Army Corps of
Engineers and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service explaining predsely the
nature and the circumstances of the project will facilitate permitting in a timely
manner.
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SUGGESTIONS TO MINIMIZE IMPACTS
As previously rested, wetlands are severely dedming regionally. This is a
consideration of the MSCP Plan in San Diego County of which the City of Chula
vista is a participant. The extent of impacts to wetland communities cannot be
determined until the finalized project limits are submitted by the design
engineers. The small amount of Southern Wilbw Scrub and Muletat Scrub
located within the study area is rest significant and elimination would not further
fragment any larger habitat. On-site mitigation for these habitats is being
recommended in the form of revegetation of impacted areas with native wetland
species at a 2:1 ratio. A revegetation mitigation plan will be prepared once final
project limits are identified. Components of the mitigation plan will indude
locatbn, timing, site preparation, plant materials to be used, maintenance,
performance standards and monitoring. Freshwater Marsh vegetation may be
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temporarily impacted by the proposed project, however, permanent impacts are
not anticipated. tt is expelled that Freshwater Marsh areas temporarily
impacted by construction will return to pre-construction conditions naturally.
~djLrnal recemmandationc•
1. Construction within the study area will not occur during the breeding season
of the Least Bell's Yreo, between March 15 and September 30.
2. Wetland areas surrounding the project limits, should be designated as
environmentally sensitive areas (E.S.A.s) and delineated with snow tendng to
ensure impacts do not occur outside the project limits.
3. Impacts to mature (taker than 12 feet) native vegetation within the project
area should be avoided, ti feasible. Disturbance of canopy or root system of
existing native trees will be awided, and branch trimming instead of tree
removal ~~wi1t occur where possible. to areas where Giant Reed will be removed,
Raieo o? ~.a similar product designated for use in aquatic systems should be ~.
brushed or sprayed on any remaining stalk within 45 seconds of cutting, s,
aa~rding to manufacturers spec'rfications. In addition, Giant Reed that has `
been deared should be disposed of ofl-site, away from waterways and natural
vegetation.
4. During the winter months (October to January), prior to brushing or grading,
wilbw cuttings should be taken from trees and shrubs deemed impossible to
avoid, for use in future revegetation of the area.
5. Storage areas for materials and machinery are to be confined to existing
non-vegetated areas north o1 the outlets, a minimum of 100 feet from the
riverbed.
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6. Plans shall be reviewed by Mr. Joe Monaco or other qualified individuals
ident'rfied by the Planning Services Department prior to final plan approval to
ensure revisions have not occurred which may cause further impacts.
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Viviano J. Marquez
Consulting Biologist
Marquez & Associates Biological Consultants
314 Second Avenue
Chula Vista, Cal'rfomia 91910
619-476-1040
5 September 1995
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Literature Cited
American Ornithologists' Union. 1983. Check-list of North American birds. Bth
edition. American Ornithologists' Union Washington, D.C. 877 pp.
Califomia Native Plant Sode`y. 1994• Califomia Native Plant Society Inventory
of Aare and Endangered Vascular Plants of Califomia. Califomia Native Plant
Society Special publication No. 1 Fifth Edition.
Environmental Laboratory. 1987. "Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation
Manual' Technical Report Y-87-1, US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment
Station, Vicksburg, Miss. _
Hickman, James C. ed. 1993. The Jepson Manual: Higher Plants of Califomia.
University of Calirfomia Press, Berkeley, xvii + 1400 pp.
Holland, Robert F. 1988. Preliminary Descriptions of the Terrestrial Natural
Communities of Califomia. Cal'rfornia Department of Fish and Game,
Sacramento, Califomia. iii + 155 pp.
Kus, Barbara. San Diego State University Biology Department. Personal
communication by telephone August 1995.
Multiple Species Conservation Program. 1995. Public Review Draft. City of
San Diego, Califomia.
Pacific Southwest Biological Services. 1989. Report of s Biological Survey of
the proposed Otay Valley Road Corridor. Prepared for Keller Environmental
Associates, San Diego, Califomia. 12 June 1989.
Pacffic Southwest Biological Services. 1995. Report of a Biological Survey
and Impact Assessment of the 72.5 Acre MCA Amphitheater Site City of Chula
Vista, Cal'rfomie. Prepared for Community Development Department, City of
Chula Vista. 3 May 1995.
Unitt, Philip. 1984. The Birds of San Diego County. San Diego History
Museum, San Diego, Califomia.
U. S. Department of Agriculture. 1979. Soil Survey, San Diego Area,
Califomia. USDA Soil Conservation Service.
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APPEN®I~ES
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Appendix A
Listed or Candidate species Known to Occur
to the Project Vicinky (Imperisl Beach quad.)
Gelding's Savannah Sparrow. The Gelding's Savannah Sparcow is a
state endangered spades and a federal category 2 species. It co{d ~ and
nests in sett marsh areas, with low vegetation, dominated by p
(Saficomia sp.). h forages in the marshes as well as nearby mud Hats, beaches
or rocks. Gelding's Savannah Sparrow habitat is not found in the project area.
No impacts are antidpated.
California Least Tern. The Cai'rfomia least Tem is a state and federal
endangered species. These tams nest colonially along the coast in patches of
fairly flat sandy ground with little or no vegetation and forage over open water.
California Least Tem habitat is not found in the project area. No impacts are
anticipated.
Western Snowy Plover. The Western Snowy Plover is a federal threatened
spades. h inhabits barcen sandy beaches, on the coast and occasionally on
inland Takes. The main cause of this spades' decline is due to human
development and disturbance of coastal habitats. Westem Snowy Plover
., habit<~t is not found in the project area No impacts are anticipated.
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Lipp; ,.;x;~3 Cl~t~per Mail. The Light-footed Clapper Raii is a state and
,,~ fader ;i9CE.'-It'~'9~ed 6p~es. This rail typically breeds in salt marshes,
>~~ gencr; ~•:itfi a good growth of Califomia cordgrass (Spa-fina foliose),
how:°~ :: it can also be found in habitats dominated by cattails (Typha spJ and
sedgo:> ;acirpus spJ. Although they have been documented at the Otay River
mouth ,t'sough, the J Street, F Street and E Street marshes (Unftt 1984), Light-
footed Mapper Rail habitat is not found in the project area. No impacts are
anticipated.
California Black Ball. The California Black Rail is a state threatened
species and a federal category 2 candidate. tt is probably currently absent as a
breeder in southern California, however their best known locality was the marsh
at the mouth of the Sweetwater River (Unitt 1984). Vegetation utilized by this
spades includes pickleweed, sedges, sattgrass, bulrush and cattails. The
greatest threat t0 the continued existence of this raft is loss and degradation of
its habftat. Cal'tfomia Black Rail habitat is not bund in the project area. No
impacts are antidpated.
CalMornia Gnatcatcher. the Cal'rfomia Gnatcatcher is a federal threatened
species and one of the three "target spades" of the State of California's Natural
Communities Conservation Planning (NCCP) process. This spades is a non-
migratory resident whose range covers the coastal plains of southern Calrfomie
and northern Baja California. In San Diego County, it is widespread in coastal
lowlands generally below 2,000 feet elevation and occurs in or near coastal
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sage scrub. California Gnatcatcher habitat is not found in the project area. No
impacts are anticpated.
Coastal Cactus Wren. The Coastal Cactus Wrenles" of therStateteOgfory 2
candidate species and one of the three "target spec rocess. This
California's Natural Communities Conservation Planning (NCCP) p
species is anon-migratory resident restricted to coastal sage scr..b or maritime
succulent scrub having Opuntia sp. as a component. Coastal Cactus Wren
habitat is not found in the project area. No impacts are anticipated.
Least Ball's Vireo. The Least Bell's Vireo is a state and federal endangered
spades. This small migratory songbird breeds in southern California and
northwestern Baja California. Breeding territories are usuallw ~ ush understory
dense riparian vegetation, dominated by willows (Salix sp.)
vegetation. Brood parasitism by Brown-headed Cowbirds and destruction of
riparian habitat are the main causes for the Least Bell's Vireo's decline. The
CNDDB has reports of two males seen in 1984 in the Otay River Valley 1 mile
east of 1-805, and as many as five pairs were seen in the river valley south of
Otay Valley Road at the Chula Vista/County Boundary in 1989 (Pacific
port on of theonvor vvalley are Hacking Dr Barbara Kus pers.coomm jestem
tk°}il9w Flycatcher,. The Southwestern Willow Flycatcher (Empidonex traillii
e:< irnus) is propo~?d for federal listing, while all willow flycatchers have been
p ; rad an the stat°_'sndangered spades list. This flycatcher formerly nested in
Ic°~iand riparian hac+taf`throughout most of the state. Dedines in the dense,
ax;: unsive riparian woodlands combined with brood parasitism by brown-
haa~ed cowbirds, have been responsible for the decline of this species. There
is no historical evidence of breeding in the Otay River Valley (Unitt 1984) A
migrating individual was seen in the Otay River Valley east of I-805 in 1989 but
the species is not expected to breed in the vicinity (Pac'rfic Southwest Biological
1989).
Orange throated Whlptail. The Orange throated Whiptail is a federal
category 2 candidate and one of the three "target species" of the State of
California's Natural Communities Conservation Planning (NCCP) process..
This spades ranges from southwestern Calitomia to the tip of Bala Cal'rfomia. R
inhabks chaparral and Coastal sage scrub as wail as streamside communities in
washes and other sandy areas where there are rocks, patches of brush and
rocky hillsides. No Orange throated Whiptail were observed during the surveys
although they may occur within the project limit. however, impacts will be of a
temporary nature, there is considerable habitat contiguous to the project site
and the placement of rods slope protection below the cuhleR Will potetltiftlly
benefit this spades. No impacts are anticipated.
San Diego Horned Lizard. The San Diego Homed Lizard is a federal
category 2 candidate. Sandy washes and other open, sandy areas in coastal
sage scrub and chaparral are this spades' favored habitat. Low bushes are
required for cover, open spaces are needed for sunning, and relatively flat
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patches of tine, loose soil are needed for burrowing. Their primary food source
is harvester ants. San Dfego Homed Lizard habitat is not found wthin the
project limits. No impacts are antidpated.
San Diego Rapwesd. San Diego Ragweed is a federal category 2
candidate. It is a perennial herb, up to 20 inches high, that is found in dry
disturbed areas between 100-500 feet in elevation. This species occurs in
coastal sage scrub and grasslands and blooms between May and October.
Although a population is recorded in the CNDDB o.35 mile west of 1-805 in the
Otay River Valley it oxurced in coastal sage scrub. San Diego Ragweed
habitat is not found within the project limits. No impacts are anticipated.
San Diego Barrel Cactus. San Diego Barrel Cactus is a federal category 2
candidate. It generally occurs in coastal sage scrub habitat although k has
been found on the periphery of vernal pools and mima mound topography in
Otay Mesa (Pacific Southwest Biological 1995). San Diego Barrel Callus
habitat is not found within the project limits. No impacts are anticipated.
San Dtepo Sagewort. San Diego Sagewort has no federal or state
protection but is known in Cal'rfomia from fewer than 20 occurrences. h occurs
in sandy soils in chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian forest and riparian
snub and blooms from July to September (Cal'rfomia Native Plant Society
1994). The CNDDB has 1 re~rt of occurrence in the Imperial Beach Quad. in
1985, listed as south of Main ^3treet west of Beyer Way, which is in dose
proximity to the project site. :'F~n Diego Sagewort was surveyed for and not
observed. Ai'~~ough the projeEi"sins is suitable habitat no impacts are
anticipated.
aay Tar Plant. Otay Tar Ptant is state endangered and a federal category 2
gndidate. It is an annual herb that blooms from May >b June. otay Tar Plant
occurs in Bactured clay soils in grasslands or lightly vegetated coastal sage
scrub (California Native Plant Society 1994). Otay Tar Plant habitat is not found
within the project limits. No impacts are anticpated.
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Appendix B
Plant Species
Amaryllis belladonna" Belladonna Lily
Ambrosia psilostachys Western Ragweed
Anemisla douglasiana Douglas Mugwort
Arundo donax " Giant Reed
Atriplex sembaccata " ~ Australian Saltbush
Avtena herbals " Slender Wlld Oat
Baccharis salicitolia Seep Willow, Mule Fat
Beccharis sarothroides Broom 8accharis
Brassica nigra " 31ack Mustard
Bromus diandrus " 'ipgut Grass
Bromus madritensis " .mpact Chess
Carpobrotus edulis'• h~ttentot Fig, Iceplant
Chrysanthemum coronarium" Garland Chrysanthemum
Conyza canadensis " Horseweed
Cynodon dactylon •' Bermuda Grass
Dafura wrightii Jimson Weed
Foeniculum wlgare'• Fennel
Heliotropium curessavicum Heliotrope
Heterotheca grandiBora Telegraph Weed
Hymenoc/ea monogyra Desert Fragrance
Lectuca serriola " Wild Lettuce
Lolium multrflorum " Italian RyegrasS
Lotus scoparius Deerweed
Malosma laurina Laurel Sumac
Marrubium vulgare " Horehound
27
Nicotiana glauca"
Pennisetum setaceum"
Raphanus sativus"
Ricinus communis "
Rumex crispus "
Salix exigua
Salix gooddingii
Salix lasiolepis
Salsola tragus "
Schinus molls "
Scirpus acutus
Scirpus miaocarpus
Tamarix parviflora "
Tropaeolum sp. •'
Xanthium spinosum
•' represents non-native species
28
Tree Tobacco
Ahican Fountain Grass
WUd Radish
Castor Bean
Curly Dock
Sandbar Willow
Goodding's Bladc Willow
Arroyo Willow
Tumbleweed, Russian Thistle
Peruvian Pepper Tree
Tule
Bulrush
Tamarisk
Nasturtium
Spiny Cocklebur
Appendix C
Calypte anna
Pipilo crissalis
Melospiza melodic
Vireo bellii pusillus
Zenaida macroura
Psaltriparus minimus
Carpodacus mexicanus
Passer domesticus
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
Procyon lotor
Animal Species
Anna's Hummingbird
CalHornia Towhee
Song Sparrow
Least Bell's Vireo
Mourning Dove
Bush Tit
House Finch
House..5parrow
Gray Fox
Raccoon
29
Appendix D
30
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WE7LAN0 DETERMINATION
11987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manuall
VEGETATION
ruin nt//I wt 5 e ar ~~ ttr~'~ T Intl:e Her
1 .CtLC/tCi.I'i~t L_~rnT/r,ti,iGt r~~
t nPn fi ~ /l,n, iii. /r~pir ~7'Pn" ~/' U
S.
Oe~:n.nt Igor Seec,e• rr T Intlioter
f.
10.
!,.
12.
1~.
6. it.
7. ~+- tf. --_
a. ti.
hrelnt of Derrirunt S/eeioe cna •. sI9at., fACW or fAC ~ 0 j
lo:eludinp iAC•l. O
llwnorkr.`~,~/~07 GcJ~'/T7JZt~„ ll/'..r /Z /7G !'~~~Z0~7~ _ _.
`/ ~ ~ n.re ~ S~ ~J°
~~, ~w ~ ~~~ don~f w~
HYDROLOGY
111Nrded Oet1 IDel;nbe in R«nerkll:
_ sw..t. I.Iko. or rae o..pe
Aenel -Mteproptu
OtMr
~Ne R«:rdea oete At..a.sie Wien! MydrNpy Indieoreo:
-rirltery wb«...:
_ YrrdotN
iaolratN in UOOV 12111eMa
-w«« Wits
Dlfh Linee
f'nb Oboortloaoro: _ s.dinl.nt oeoeelts
~ Orange -onorro in Wtlonde
fonndory Mdiaters 12 N tasn roouirNl:
D.pM of fuMael Wotor. ~fin.f ~ ~ O>dei:.d 11eot CAorrwb 1n UOOOr 71 lroh.e
Wot«-Sbimd I..ovoe
Dpth tp iroo Wepr in. t1C fn.) ~ Ved Sai tUfV1Y Dea
_ iAGlloutrol An
Opts is fotuntod foi: in.! ~ Odlor IE+rabin b Ilolrolka!
Itornorko:
~~ u~~~c~.~-roF~y~~~~~ -
VEGETATION
DOTtnlnf PIInf S9lCIH Iryf T n I f I'
~ yyy~p i
s.~,1~ ,fit t, /, n ~ /~ w rn /, .tC~~.L.~/
6.
f~,_. _ _ _
Darl:nlm /Ilnt Seeere! tr rn In i f r
L
10.
t t.
u.
is.
14.
1s.
1f.
Percent el genirynt fpeeiu tMt ere OBL fACW a• 3AC P
Rmnerkc
Cu~~~I~ f-~ a~ t; ~"cfzs~i ~~~ PJC/~ ~"
HYDROLOGY
ReeeNed One fOn:riOe in Reftyrkel:
~fVetrt4 Le4e, er Tde Geupe
Aeliel -Mteprapb
/ OtMr
~ Ne Recertied Deq AveieOle WedefN MWnlepv Mdiwters:
/rirftery lydisetete:
~ Merfd+tW
feetreted in UeeN 12 4vJtee
_ W.ts Mrke
y/~~tt Unee
Field Obeervetierfe: ideneelt Oeeeeite
Drairtepe f+Me/m in Wedelde
fet:endery lndiwten (2 er oven regtindl:
OePtN of fulfea Weter. ~l~in.l• ~ Osdited Rwt Gunne4 ie YPOer 12 Mteflee
DptA to Frw Weser In fiD ,,,~~fn.1 Weser-ftelMd levee.
~ tAeei fd Survey Oete
O.od1 Y fetvreted feY: ~~fnJ FACdleuvei Tie[
~ Od+er tEf101ein in Relnerkel
Refrrdu: •
~ y~~%~y ~'1.LT ill 6~ /n~~
~~L~.~.' ~L'~-{/ fL~//
,
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation ManusU
VEGETATION
.nin•nt -I nt 5 t itl to rn In i t r Denwnem -I•m Se•ties tr t rn n i t r
]. it.
~. 7 Z
S. 17.
i.~ le.
a. u.`'.,
iercant of Oetninent Speeiu tMt en OBL fACW er fAC
Rernerke:
(/' L~t~-1,c~~nzr 1~ ~~c~~~c a ~L~ia~to.7
HrDaoLOCr
11eeeNed Deu (Dee tribe in Ilelrlerkel:
_ aw.n, wt.. er rro. a.Yo.
_ welw nwno.eorv
OtMr
,~Ne Ree~Ned Ow AvWeWe WedeM blydrNepy Maisenn:
Illnlery MI/iseterc:
~ be-r.na
_ temeted in Ypper 12 4reMe
_ Weter Menke
OAh {itw,
fe8lwltc Depedta
Few Obeervedene: ~ oreinp. r.n.rn. M wed.rw,
teuMery bMieecen (= r Ines -erwtindl:
Depth of aYAeee Weler: ~an.1" ~ Otidted Meet Chenne4 III {Ipper 12 Irlehee
~~
~ Weterfte+ned 4evee
Oepch n free Weer in Mt:
~ Z
a.l ~ ~eeet tei Sunny Den
iAGNwvel Tut
Depth n fwnted aei: at1.1 ~ OtMr (Elm4in in Ilenlerkel
Iternel4e:
l~y~w~yy ~~c7fu~ ~o ~~ -
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Oslinaalion Manual)
' DATA PORM
ROlIT1NE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual(
Projet:t/Sice: ~Y
Applioant/Ownar:
Date: _
County:
State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on th~aitel ~s No Community 10~r/i. ..w i
Is the site aipnifieandy disturbed (Atypical Situation)) es ~ Transeet ID:~.
Is tha area a potential Problem Areal Yes No Plot 1D: /
llf needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
DO////Ti11•gf ~Ifnf Stl!!i!f 11 T IIW~i~C~l~f~Ol~
`~Y~p ~~Zll~ff~ ...fL.1l~
~/ ~ .~
•2k~ rii/1Gn.f.f;
f.
e. ~~ ..~.
t. -_, a~ ~~~.
Percent d Deniften[ fofeiu tMC a. OtL FAP.W w FAC
leadudine FAC•1.
11«narka:
Derma^e~f Flfnl tilfeilf n f T IA i I f
a.
t D.
t t.
12.
17.
14.
ta. _-~
ta.
.~. _~_
/ pt'itp~f~y~i " ~ k.~k.tcoh
HYDROLOGY
Meerded Deq IDee:riOe in Ilerfterbl: ~
fwern, tete. n Tide Oaee
Aerie( PMgeraPlu
/ OtMr
=Ne IteeeNW Oeu AvWbl• ~ WedeM NI'dreleOY Ydiea[era:
Printery trrieeteea;
_ 4rrtdated
~ scanted in tippet 12 4trJn.
_ Weter Wrke
OrMt tutee
fednwnt Deoeeits
Reid Obeertredene: ~ Oreinpe Penerm in Wedende
feeetdary YltGpten ti er nten npiradl:
oeotit of aurleee Watfx: ~_eM1i- ~ Otddited Ileot CAelvrle in NOpef 12 4tenee
Wetetiftairt.d Laeve.
oevttt ee Free Watet in Pia en.i ~ t.e.i fei survey oat.
~FAGUeuval Teet
OpM 4 fetweted ties: en.i ~OtMr tElmlein to Mrlterkal
1lerrterYa: ~
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINA710N
(1987 COE wetlands Oalinaation Manuaq
Project/5ite: 7Yl,C~,~ S~. _!~/Ja, ..,,,n o Ot„~ /~~el,~ Date:. ~ • 3 0- 9Q"
ApplicsnVOwner: Countya/^1 Q°n
Investigator: Snte: l'~-
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the suet Ye No Community IOt~ ~ Souk
Is the site sipnifieandy disturbed (Atypical Situation)r' Yes 7nnaea IO;c• c.I ,
Is the area a potential Problem Areal Yes Nb Plot ID: 2
(It needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
DOTlnanf plant SPttiff f/ f T InOieate/ ~ De..:ynt ~lanr Seeeiea f /w I 1 f /
.t.~~iMAnin~ /awe .iw 2!/"6 ~ 77.
t._1d/2iYJlP/J ~ ~_ 1i
I
5.
17.
_
e._6~e~ 14.
7.._0, .
t f.
~
8._.. __~-a ~
ti. ..
e.,.
hnsont of Dominant S.aeiaa Nat an Det.. fACW ar fAC
(aatiudinq fAt:•1. i7 ~o
Ilamorka: ,~,//~ ~ // ,, yy" ~
HYDROLOGY
alaosnlN Dm IDas :/iCa in Rwnarlul:
e Suaan, 6a4o. or lid. cNe.
Aarial Ihewelopita
Oihar
Ne RaeeNN ow Avaiallo Wadantl MydraNey Indiaaisra:
ftintafy Yfdieatoro:
~ YwntlatN
_ i.tw.tN in Uppor 72 MoMo
_ Wnar (Marta
Dtlh Urtao
fNimaelt Doosaits
FNO Dboorvodoro: ~ lkoinoea fonorm M Wotlonda
~ Saeandary Mlaten t2 or roan npfiradl:
OopN of SuAoea Wotar.
NtJ• ~ OaidiiN Met CAarw4 in Yppor 12IneMa
WatarStaiMd Laavas
o.frA a froo Wota. b fit: fln.! _6aaal fd ffl/Nt/ Oaa
fAC•tiouval Taa
Optn to totwolN Sail: enJ ~ ONor IEfmloin in MrrtarYa!
Itanwka:
~o~.olo~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ -
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
11987 COE Wetlands Oelinsation Manuaq
Project/Site: f~J~
Applicant/Owner:
Investigator:
Do Nomtal Circumstances exist on th~iiet Yes No
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situationll Yes No
Is the area a potential Problem Area?
Ilf needed. explain on reverse.)
V EGETATION
ominant Plant S etits n t Iw ,i~' /r~ I
•-
/ .-4
t. art,, non ~~Jw n.s!' ~ ~
~
//
..
,'
,'//
a._
S.e
e.~ _~
~•~.._ , ..~v
t.
-, Feveent at Dominant foaciea Nu ere OBI. FACw er fAC
Ia:dudinp fAC-0.
Rwnerka: ~y p
~/ ~/ ~~
FTYDROLOGY
Date:
State: AR • u
Commtiniiy IO: ~~ A2O
Transea ID: /,o~~-,.,~ e2
Plot ID: ~._
rr.iwmt (lent Seeaet _ tr m In ~ t r
f. -
10.
1 /.
12
12.
14. ... .
te.
Meefded Ona IDea.ri0e in nettarbl:
~iVeefn. Lake. of Tide Geuoe
Mwal -MteerepM
/ OtMr
J Ne Reeerded Deu AveaeOle Weeene YlyereNeY NWanea:
Frin+efy tttdleetere:
MelydetM
~ faenetad in UOOar 72 lnelre
- WeIM aAefke
~ ~ ~e
seditneftt Oeooeite
Ofeinaee -enefro in Wetlerde
field Dbeeevetietn: seeefdlry k+dit:eten 12 N fltea Hquiredl:
~~• ~Otddited Ileot Chennde in Uoper ti 4xhee
OepN of fuMu water. Weteritrned Leevee
~ _
_ fear fei SutveV Oate
Opth u fae Wear b Ftc MGrtwtrel Ten
en
1 _
~ ourr ~l.in in Mtttetlul
.
Depth m tetureted sea:
~~~
Ilorn.fk.: X10 ~,a,,fo~7 ~~du~Go.S~
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation ManuaU
Project/Site:
Applicant/Owner:
Oata: Q'
State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on tUhe sites ~ No Community ID~../atw/~do
Is the site sipnificandy disturbed IAtypiul Situation)1 Yes I~ Transect IO~Lo
Is the area a potential Problem Areas Yes o Plot 10:
flf needed, explain on reverse.)
ruin nt PLnt a 4.
,.1,ir,ti,,;~ ~ , tr m Intlie.ter
._..tQs~
~.G~~.~~,~ ~~~ ~/,~ 1 e„ ~i
..
~. _,
r'
n" .,
fC~ ant e! DontiMnt fP.ei.. tlta .r. OBL fAtTN er fAC
(.:dutline fAC-0. ~~~
R.en.rks:
Denwe.nt Pont Stamt tr rn In i t r
f.
to.
t,.
t 2. ,_
c 3. .~~,~~,®,.se
14. .-.....~
if. ~~~~
t e. a _~
„~~
~ . `rnv rv~a
R.e.raW ou. ID..:de. in It.rMrt.t: w.e.M Mylr.l.ev N6..tor.:
_
flr..nt. L.t.. .. T.tl. Gwe. PtrMry Ntdic.t.r.:
_ Mri.l fMt.enOlu
r
/ OtA ~Mwd.tM
ieteraed in Nfper 12IIIdNe
.
OAh tiler
its
Oi
b
~
f
tMret
wen
_
.
Dranp. f.n.rM In W.WM.
ri.W Ob..tv.eeM: f.s.ndiry lntae.tars t2 to rMn r.eetirW f:
'~ fnJ• O:ddt.d flwt PMtwt.b in LiPP.f e2lltele..
D.Otft d fuA.e. W.e.r. ~
Wn.rft.iMd 4.ws
ptpth to ia. W.t.r in Iii: en.) _
_ 6.0.1 fd Eury.y O.t.
fACdlwv.l T~.t
D.Otfe M f.ew.t.d fei: elta _
~ Otlrr (Etrpl.in in MIn.Atel
ILtn.AU: /
b~
Y
VEGETATION
Dernin•nt ebwt Sese~es vrvwr Ine~uror
2~q~~mOn!v~ln,Tm,,_7~~~J~..L ,~~
37U7.. !/ufl/y1~i.nu..n /anon ~+Rm .[~/aG~ A~~
5.
f. -:s~~• - ~..~ .~~s
7.
. X ,_.`~. _ ,.,,~ .
Dew:w•m II•m tieee.es tr rr. i t r
s.
to.
t t.
12
17.
14.
1 S.
t. .....,... ~_ ' 16.
w , '_
hn•nt el Oemin•v60•ei•• Nec ere : ' , Y.`+•CW a FAC ~ /o
b•dudirtq FAC•I. - -
Ilemerkt:
wveaotecv
Meerded Oete IDe•sribe in Ilem•rkel: Wden0 MMrretfY bdieeten:
_ sw.m. Let.. e. rrd. a.t+o• Ftim•ry tn0ieet•n:
A•ri•1 -Mnpreehs
OtMr
e I{eeblded Den Atnieble . Ywrtt/etN
f•turKed in uee•r 12 4tettee
~ WKer eeerke
OM[ 1in••
_
fedintent Oeeern
Field OMeneeen: ~ Ore:nep• FKt•m• M W~tlrtde
feeendery Ndiuten u er men npiredl:
DeFtlt of furieee Weter: ~~frtJ~ ~ Otddi:ed Met Chenetele in Ypov t3 bteltee
_ Wet•rSnin•d 1.•eves
DeFth a Fne Weter iA Ftic fttJ _ Leer fei furvw Den
_ iAGlietttrr T•K
D.Fm n fetwKed f•i: fn.) ~ Other (Fse4in in Mmerlu!
Ilemedte: _
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Dslineation ManuaU
VFP.LTGTf1N
Oeminent -4wt Seeeief ~Intern Lnrri~~ ~~t ~~r '~
t~.ilA'~Lnro J<~~'cliJla. St70~ ~Lr~
~/~ _.[258r_
s.
s.
~. ~_:.
s. _ ~.,a
':~~.~
hrcene el Derrlinenl Sleaes Nat 'ti OB4 fACW N FA4
(eeeludinq fAC•1.
Dewwgwt I4m Se.nrs tr w, 1 i r r
7.
10.
1 t.
72.
t ~.
ts.
ts.
tf.
0
IlNnerke:
~~~~~ ~
wnenl nr_v
_ IIweNN D.u (Do:rib. in It.rn.rke): weUNW wydnlpy Meituen: ,~
fveern. take, er Td. Geuge trirnery bdleetNr.
Asrisl /IlotoOrspM
~ ~bredne0
OsMr _ s.enw to uo... 13 Mdr.e
_
~e peeerded Deu Aveieble _ WNN Merke
Orih lSnee
tettilnerlt Deoeeite
iieW Obeerwtient: Oreirrye -N[Nro N WetlNde
s«.ea.rr rri«tN. is N tn... «.~:..et:
p.
OeftA of turfeee WNN: y 41.!• _ Oo6t.d Rtwt CNnneb in UOCN t= McMs
WNN•Steine0 lams
owut a fr.e wNN In flc fn.1 taw sa suetrey o.:.
_ fAC-Neuvel TAN
DpM to fewntW iea: f1I.1 ~ OtMr (Eap4in in lleTerluf
RNnerlu: _
pATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Dslinsation Manuaq
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Oalinaation Manuall
Projecs/5ite• ',J Oatr .Q'3v -~iT
ApplitanVOwn County ~ iyo~
Investigator: State: CI~J
0o Normal Circumstances exist on the site? ~e No Community 10:
Is the site sionifitantly disturbed (Atypigl Situationl? Yes ~ Tnnsett 1D: Gocu/to a- L
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes N Plot 1D: ~_
(If needed. explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Demin.nt font Seeein rnr T IntlieNer ~ Derrwn.nr f4m Se.Ne. tr a re Intlienor
Fis
zG
~ninol,a' r;/
~ih.~,a ,KA~ to.
,
,
~
A
.~. /5///~IiAA.i /per ~~ ~ J/~u.~ f~rGJ tt.
4, 12
S. U. ~e
a. 16. ..
^ rr-~ ^~r*~
ro
hrc.nt ar Oemin.nt af.B.a Net do OBE, fAt;W ar FAC ~ ~~ dSD
dattludinq FAC-0.
Il.rnarka: ~oAe~
HYDROLOGY
_ II.e.NK D.u iD.aseib. in n.rn.r4s1: W.d.M Nydnlpy Ndieacen:
su..rn. L+k., dr Td. tiduse fiwwy MdltNdla:
A.ri.l f1let.eradf4 ~ Irntndat.d
/ OtMr adaaatW in LpO.f t2lrtdf.d
~ Na IloeeNed Oea Avoi•ble ~ Wnr Wrke
DAh Lin..
_
addinwnt DdOtnita
r+dk Obadnweoro: ~prdin.a. fan.rro h Wet4rtda
a.swtdary Lndiwten u N then tdquirddl:
auto dr surrae. w.t.r: ~_fn.l• _ o:aai:.d Meet t7tann.ld in uvvar 12 Ytehda
. _ WdtdrStdin.d Lams
Ddfeh to Fn. Wdur in Mt: a.t ~ ideal feA twvdy Oan
_ fAGNawal T~dt
DpN M adtwat.d fdi: W ~ OtMr LEaWn in Itdmdrtssl
R.at.rk.:
~~ ~ ~~~
~ ~~oy
VEGETATION
DOTill.nf pl.n! SOlCiff 11 T ~n 1 1 I
z Q
~.
4,
5.
a. _
~.
f.
y •-ercent eI Deminenf Speaes Net M. OBL fACW M FAC
Denwnenl p4m Se.e~es tr t rn 1 ~ f .
f.
to.
n,
12.__~,Q
li.
tt, ..~._
/c~ o y.
HYDROLOGY
_Ileeeled oet. ro..:Is. ~~ Ilemerwl: wea«w MWrMeOV ww+uno:
saeem. Leke, er Td. Geese hilnery Yldisetere:
AMeI /Mnereplu _ NwMeud
OtMr _ f.anetN in Vpper 12 4aM•
Ne IleeMed Om AveieW. _ W.ur Merle.
~Orih Nllee
_ f Wirnent Oweeks
FeW ObeervetiolM: - n~ o~1rv/cd orwne0e renerro in wetlenee
~ feseM~ry Mdieaterc u er men repiredl:
o.pttl er sect... w.t«:
fn.l• _ oaa:.a e.et en.nn.i, Ilt upper to rren..
_ WeterStrned Leewe
Depth b Free Weter in At: fn.l ~ l,eeel fei furwt• Den
MCdJeuvei Tin
OptA to feturue! fei: fnJ ~ OtMr tE+~Wn in Mlturkel
Rernertte: C~' / r1~.lilaL
~~~J~ ~enOi, /
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
11987 COE Wetlfnds Delineation Manual)
DATA FORM
ROt1T1NE WE7LAN0 OETERMINA710N
11987 COE Wetlands Delineation Msnusq
Datr. X-30
Investigator: State: /rALlF7J%t?y//¢
Oo Normal Circumstances exist on a aiieT Yes No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situationl? s Transact IO~oce~Iron ~ z
Is the sraa s potential Problem Areal Yes Plot 10: ~_
Ilf needed. explain on reverse.)
tlEGETATON
rn.n,ni 14ni seek, tr. n, Ine:c,ie• Oe.n:n,n:.4nt seee:e, r t rn n : • •
"' r~tl+ fir. r ~
2 JC/.'n~~ n S t 0. '
P
7. 1 t. _~
4. 12 ~,
~
f. r
I3. ~
a. ~
1e.
~r
7. ~++.r~4.T
15. _• ~~
_.
e. 1e.
_
F.K.•II .r DOdtIMfli Sp.e1.{ N1a M. OBL. FACW N FAC
N.du.inp fAC-0. O
Rwn.rks: //~ n
~~~ / ~ ~~
HYDROLOGY
_ R.eM.. D.u tD•.ari0. in R.•n.rk.l: W.d•nt NrOKlpy Mtlia.aK:
ftK.rn. L.t.. N Td. Gae. -iim.ry t~sNNf:
~Aeri.l FIIOggre{sAf
OtM bwneNM
tJeeer t2lnNre
e
h
~
r
l~ Raitti.e Deu AwteWe ~
'
~
_O~irt lln..
•.diT.nt D.oe.k.
r.ia Ob..rv.d.a: _
,s 6r.in.e. r+.n.rm in w.a.na.
a.and.ry Neiaten t2 N Insn ..eiiredl:
a0H of tuAa. WetN: ~~- ~ O~ia.d Beet CA.nn.4 in~Upt+N 121ncM.
W.tN•Strn.d Le.w.
ee.~
o.vtr, a cn. w.ur h Fir /A =~:a sv"w o.t.
_ FAGN.wei Tat
OpN b anwN.d f.i: ~_an.t ~ Otlwr IE~i«n in Raneit.l
R.nrAu: pW/,
/~M
4 0 t,~ JG~7.wrG~cO~
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation MsnuaU
Project/Site: h7n,~J>Lr~.~~yln„v.•.e., hrAN 2ir~2 Oate:
AvplicsnVOwner: Count
Investipamr. /,,~,,,,~ yruu,..,..~_ Snte:
0o Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Tnnsett ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Der(nin.nt -4nt Se/edel tr T Ineieetnr
J
f.
6. ~ _~
7. ..~
e.
Arcem of OemiMnt ipecist ~7ut erc OBI. FACW er FAC
(e.dueine FACd.
De.ninent /4m Seeein r T In i t r
e.
to.
11.
1Z
t2.
14, o,~ Y
15. ~~ .
le.
y
Ranerke:
HYDROLOGY
Reeenfee Deu loo:riee in Ilanerkel:
~~ a4eern, tike. er Tde 6Nee
Mriel -neteerepne
CIINI
~Ne lleeeNoO Oea Aveieble
Field OtneneeeM:
OeFM of aerlece Water. ~~.
DptA to Rae Water in'Mp enr
DptA d aetwetN fea: ertJ
Itemertle•
WetleM NYereleeN Meicewre:
-IeM/r eneieelerc:
tweMMN
aet.reted in Upper 12 IIIeIIee
Water elerlti
Or+h tJMe
~tMinNM Oeoeeip
y/tSreineee -etterM M WetlrWe
ieeeMery lndeeten Q N mere ree~iredl:
OraSieed Root Chenne4 in YOCer 12 ItsMe
WIMsteiM4 t.letree
Leeel fai Storer Dote
FACdJNVOI Ton
OtMr IExp4in N Mrllerkel
Appendix E
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