HomeMy WebLinkAbout011d Wetland Delineation4840 Fowler Lane
Aquatic Delineation Report
Prepared For:
2B Holdings, LLC
7555 S Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
Prepared By:
PO Box 1424
Bozeman, MT 59771
406.539.7244
briana@sundogeco.com
Updated May 2024
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Site Description ................................................................................................................................... 1
Methods .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Results .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Delineated Wetlands and Vegetation................................................................................................... 3
Soils ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Hydrology ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Water Bodies ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Uplands ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Threatened and Endangered (T&E) Species ............................................................................................. 4
Summary ................................................................................................................................................. 5
References .............................................................................................................................................. 6
List of Figures and Tables
Figure 1: Location of the 4840 Fowler Lane Property located relative to South 19th Avenue in Bozeman,
Montana. ................................................................................................................................................ 1
Table 2: Wetland characteristics identified at the 4840 Fowler Lane Aquatic Delineation Site. ................. 3
Appendices
Appendix A – Project Area Maps
Appendix B – Aquatic Delineation Map
Appendix C – Wetland Determination Data Forms
Appendix D – Site Photographs
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Introduction
A routine wetland delineation and investigation of waters of the U.S. was conducted by Sundog
Ecological Inc., on May 31, 2023, for property owner 2B Holdings, LLC. This delineation was conducted
as part of site investigation for future land and infrastructure development in Gallatin County, MT. The
project site encompasses 20.518 acres located at 4840 Fowler Lane in Bozeman, Montana at Section 23,
Township 2 South, Range 5 East. The purpose of this wetland delineation was to investigate the project
area, identify areas meeting the technical guidelines for aquatic resources (wetlands and watercourses),
delineate the extent of these resources within the project area and classify these aquatic resource
habitats. This report describes methodologies used, summarizes results of wetland investigations, and
provides technical documentation for all delineated wetlands and watercourses within the project area.
Figures referred to in text are included in Appendices at the end of the report.
Site Description
The 2B Holdings property at 4840 Fowler Lane is located west of North 19th Avenue and south of Stucky
Road (Figure 1). Two laterals of the West Gallatin Canal and one lateral of the Middle Creek Ditch flow
within the project boundaries. The 4840 Fowler Lane property is currently classified as a rural improved
property. It was historically used for agriculture and is now a private residence with hay production.
Figure 1: Location of the 4840 Fowler Lane Property located relative to South 19th Avenue in Bozeman,
Montana.
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Methods
The wetland delineation was conducted using the routine on-site-approach in accordance with standard
practices outlined in the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wetland Delineation Manual
(Environmental Laboratory 1987) and by the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland
Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast - Version 2.0 (USACE 2010). The study
evaluated the presence or absence of three wetland parameters described in the USACE Wetland
Delineation Manual. Under the delineation procedures outlined in the USACE manual, an area must
exhibit characteristic wetland hydrology, hydric soils, and hydrophytic vegetation to be considered a
wetland. If field investigation determines that any of the three parameters are not satisfied, the area
generally does not usually qualify as a wetland; however, there are circumstances when one or more
parameters may be absent within a wetland area.
Wetlands were classified according to the Cowardin (Cowardin et al., 1979) and hydrogeomorphic
(USEPA 2023) systems. The aquatic resources delineation map is included in Appendix A (Exhibit A).
A delineation report, data forms and technical information are required by the USACE (2010) to
document the presence or absence of the three wetland indicators at data points (DP) within the
investigation area. Data were also collected at points in non-wetland areas to determine the boundary
between wetland and non-wetland areas. A total of eight official data points were established, 4 points
within wetlands and 4 within non-wetlands, to enable boundary determination. An additional 25 to 35
unofficial data points were established to ensure adherence to the boundary line. Data forms are
included in Appendix B. Photographs were taken at data points and of general habitat conditions within
the investigation area (Appendix C).
Prior to conducting field studies, available background and supplementary reference materials were
reviewed, including aerial photographs and maps from: Google Earth Pro, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wetlands Inventory (USFWS NWI 2023), Montana Natural Heritage Program (MNHP 2023;
Appendix D), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Web Soil Survey (USDA NRCS 2023a; Appendix D), USDA NRCS (2023b) Gallatin County Soil Data;
National Wetlands Plant List (USACE 2020), and topographic map (Appendix D).
Results
The following discussion provides an overview of each of the three wetland indicators inventoried at the
4840 Fowler Lane project location. On May 31, 2023, one wetland area was identified and delineated
within the project boundaries. The property was assessed for dominant hydrophytic vegetation, hydric
soils, and evidence of wetland hydrology. Overall, eight data points (four wetland and four upland)
were investigated to determine the wetland/upland boundary within the project area. Data points were
placed in and along the wetland/upland boundary. In addition, 25 to 35 unofficial soil pits were
excavated to examine wetland indicators to ensure the wetland boundary was followed as precisely as
possible (i.e., data were not collected/recorded at these sites).
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One wetland area was identified within the project boundaries. The location of identified wetlands and
upland/wetland sample points are shown on Sheet 5.9, Appendix B. Data forms for sample locations
can be found in Appendix C and photographs of sample locations in Appendix D.
Delineated Wetlands and Vegetation
Wetland 1 represents 2.03 acres, or 88,316 square feet of palustrine emergent wetlands dominated by
meadow foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis), alfalfa (Mdicago sativa), Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) and
common tansy (Tanacetum vulgare). Wetlands were associated with low-lying areas and a lateral of the
West Gallatin Canal along the east side of the property. Wetland 2 is comprised of 0.023 acres, or 1,009
square feet of palustrine emergent wetlands dominated by meadow foxtail. These wetlands were
associated the fringes of a lateral to the West Gallatin Canal along west side of Fowler Lane. Wetland 3
represents 0.031 acres, or 1,329 square feet of palustrine emergent wetlands dominated by meadow
foxtail. These wetlands were associated the fringes of a lateral to the West Gallatin Canal along east
side of Fowler Lane. The total amount of palustrine emergent wetland identified on site was 2.081
acres, or 90,654 square feet.
Observed plant species are listed on their respective data forms located in Appendix C. Of these, two
are listed as a Montana State noxious weed, Canada thistle and common tansy. Common tansy and
Canada thistle are classified as priority 2B weed and were observed across the site. A weed
management plan should be implemented pre- and post-construction.
Table 1: Wetland characteristics identified at the 4840 Fowler Lane Aquatic Delineation Site.
Soils
One of two soil map units were observed within the project limits of the 4840 Fowler Lane aquatic
delineation site. Based on soil descriptions, both the Meadowcreek loam, 0-4% slopes typically found on
prime farmlands and along stream terraces and floodplains and are common throughout the Gallatin
Site General Location Area (acres/square feet)Cowardin Class Primary Hydrology Dominant Vegetation
Upland throughout project
area N/A none none alfalfa, smooth brome,
meadow foxtail
Wetland 1
Primarily along east
property boundary and
agriculutral field
2.027 / 88,31 palustrine
emergent
surface and ground
water alfalfa, meadow foxtail
Wetland 2 West side of Fowler
Lane 0.023 / 0,009 palustrine
emergent
surface and ground
water meadow foxtail
Wetland 3 East Side of Fowler
Lane 0.031 / 1,329 palustrine
emergent
surface and ground
water meadow foxtail
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Valley. In general, observed wetland soils are loam to silt loam in texture with matrix hues of 10YR, matrix
values of 3 to 4 and matrix chroma of 2 or less. Redox concentrations were observed throughout wetland
soils within the project boundaries. Hydric soil indicators were depleted below dark surface (A11),
depleted matrix (F3), redox dark surface (F6). Detailed soil descriptions for wetland and upland sample
locations are provided on wetland delineation data forms and can be found in Appendix C.
Hydrology
Primary indicators of hydrology observed were soil saturation (A3), secondary indicators observed were
saturation visible on aerial imagery (C9), geomorphic position (D2) and a positive FAC-neutral (D5) test
(see completed data forms in Appendix B). Wetlands are sourced by seasonal irrigation flows, high
groundwater and high runoff events.
Water Bodies
Laterals from the West Gallatin Canal, Middle Creek Ditch and high groundwater are the primary drivers
of hydrology of all wetlands on site. Secondary hydrology is influenced by surface water flow and high
runoff events. There are two laterals of the West Gallatin Canal and one lateral of the Middle Creek
Ditch observed within the project boundaries. The two West Gallatin Canal laterals flow south to north
along the west and east side of Fowler Lane. The third lateral (Middle Creek Ditch) flows from southeast
to northwest across the eastern property boundary.
Uplands
A total of four upland sample points (paired with four wetland sample points) were documented within
the project area and are shown on accompanying project/site maps (Appendix B). Sample points were
used to assist in establishing wetland boundaries and to determine/verify upland-wetland boundaries.
Taken throughout the project site, sample points varied across the upland areas. Uplands generally
occurred in areas of slightly higher topography. Vegetation within the uplands included a mix of
facultative and upland species. Common species noted in the uplands included: alfalfa, red clover,
smooth brome and Kentucky bluegrass. Soils color generally very dark greyish brown (10 YR 3/2) and
lacking redox concentrations. Soil textures were loamy to silt loam and similar to descriptions found in
NRCS Soil Survey information provided in Appendix A.
Threatened and Endangered (T&E) Species
A review of USFWS Information, Planning and Conservation System database for the site listed the
Canada Lynx, North American wolverine and grizzly bear as threatened species and the monarch
butterfly as candidate for T&E in the area. Proposed activities on the at the 4840 Fowler Lane Property
are not expected to impact these species as there are no critical habitats for these or any federally listed
species within the project area.
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Summary
This Aquatic Resource Delineation Report for the 2B Holdings Property at 4840 Fowler Lane provides
baseline information that will assist in developing practices to minimize aquatic impacts during the site
infrastructure and development process. Three wetlands and one upland type were identified within
the project boundary. Wetland components total 2.08 acres, or 90,654 square feet. Wetland areas
were identified along three laterals of the West Gallatin Canal and in low-lying and depressional areas
along the east property boundary. Identified wetlands were classified as palustrine emergent wetlands.
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References
Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet, and E.T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of wetlands and deepwater
habitats of the United States. FWS/OBS-79/31. U.S.D.I Fish and Wildlife Service. Washington D.C.
Environmental Laboratory. 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. Washington, DC.
Montana Department of Agriculture. 2019a. Noxious Weeds, Noxious Weeds Programs and Files, 2019
Montana Noxious Weed List. Site accessed June 2023: https://agr.mt.gov/_docs/weeds-
docs/2019-Montana-Noxious-Weed-List.pdf .
Montana Department of Agriculture. 2019b. Noxious Weeds, Noxious Weeds Programs and Files,
County Listed Noxious Weeds 2019. Site accessed June 2023: https://agr.mt.gov/_docs/weeds-
docs/County-Listed-Noxious-Weeds-2019.pdf .
Montana Natural Heritage Program (MNHP). 2023. Natural Heritage Map Viewer: Wetland and
Riparian Mapping Center. Site accessed June 2023: http://mtnhp.org/mapviewer/?t=8 .
Montana State University, MSU Extension, MSU Extension Invasive Plants, Montana Noxious Weed.
2023. Site accessed June 2023 at:
https://www.montana.edu/extension/invasiveplants/documents/mt_noxious_weeds/2017_mt
_noxious_weeds.html#info .
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). 2010. Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland
Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region (Version 2.0), ed. J. S.
Wakeley, R. W. Lichvar, and C. V. Noble. ERDC/EL TR-10-3. Vicksburg, MS: U.S. Army Engineer
Research and Development Center.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). 2020. The National Wetland Plant List, version 3.5,
Engineer Research and Development Center Cold Regions Research and Engineering
Laboratory, Hanover, NH.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey. 2023a.
Site accessed June 2023 at: https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilSurvey.aspx .
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). 2023b. Custom Soil
Resource Report for Gallatin County, Montana.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory (USFWS NWI). 2023. Site accessed June
2023 at: https://www.fws.gov/wetlands/data/mapper.html .
US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS). Information for Planning and Conservation. 2023. Site accessed
June 2023 at: https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/ .
Appendix A
Aerial Overview of 4840 Fowler Lane Property
Topographic Overview of 4840 Fowler Lane Property
National Wetland Inventory – Mapped Wetlands at 4840 Fowler Lane Property
Montana Natural Heritage Program – Mapped Wetlands at 4840 Fowler Lane Property
Soils of Gallatin County - 4840 Fowler Lane Property
4840 Fowler Lane Wetlands
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Standards and Support Team,wetlands_team@fws.gov
Wetlands
Estuarine and Marine Deepwater
Estuarine and Marine Wetland
Freshwater Emergent Wetland
Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland
Freshwater Pond
Lake
Other
Riverine
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This page was produced by the NWI mapperNational Wetlands Inventory (NWI)
This map is for general reference only. The US Fish and Wildlife Service is not responsible for the accuracy or currentness of the base data shown on this map. All wetlands related data should be used in accordance with the layer metadata found on the Wetlands Mapper web site.
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Preface
Soil surveys contain information that affects land use planning in survey areas.
They highlight soil limitations that affect various land uses and provide information
about the properties of the soils in the survey areas. Soil surveys are designed for
many different users, including farmers, ranchers, foresters, agronomists, urban
planners, community officials, engineers, developers, builders, and home buyers.
Also, conservationists, teachers, students, and specialists in recreation, waste
disposal, and pollution control can use the surveys to help them understand,
protect, or enhance the environment.
Various land use regulations of Federal, State, and local governments may impose
special restrictions on land use or land treatment. Soil surveys identify soil
properties that are used in making various land use or land treatment decisions.
The information is intended to help the land users identify and reduce the effects of
soil limitations on various land uses. The landowner or user is responsible for
identifying and complying with existing laws and regulations.
Although soil survey information can be used for general farm, local, and wider area
planning, onsite investigation is needed to supplement this information in some
cases. Examples include soil quality assessments (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/
portal/nrcs/main/soils/health/) and certain conservation and engineering
applications. For more detailed information, contact your local USDA Service Center
(https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?agency=nrcs) or your NRCS State Soil
Scientist (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/soils/contactus/?
cid=nrcs142p2_053951).
Great differences in soil properties can occur within short distances. Some soils are
seasonally wet or subject to flooding. Some are too unstable to be used as a
foundation for buildings or roads. Clayey or wet soils are poorly suited to use as
septic tank absorption fields. A high water table makes a soil poorly suited to
basements or underground installations.
The National Cooperative Soil Survey is a joint effort of the United States
Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies, State agencies including the
Agricultural Experiment Stations, and local agencies. The Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) has leadership for the Federal part of the National
Cooperative Soil Survey.
Information about soils is updated periodically. Updated information is available
through the NRCS Web Soil Survey, the site for official soil survey information.
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programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability,
and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion,
sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a
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call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity
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Contents
Preface....................................................................................................................2
How Soil Surveys Are Made..................................................................................5
Soil Map..................................................................................................................8
Soil Map................................................................................................................9
Legend................................................................................................................10
Map Unit Legend................................................................................................11
Map Unit Descriptions.........................................................................................11
Gallatin County Area, Montana.......................................................................13
457A—Turner loam, moderately wet, 0 to 2 percent slopes.......................13
510B—Meadowcreek loam, 0 to 4 percent slopes......................................14
References............................................................................................................16
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How Soil Surveys Are Made
Soil surveys are made to provide information about the soils and miscellaneous
areas in a specific area. They include a description of the soils and miscellaneous
areas and their location on the landscape and tables that show soil properties and
limitations affecting various uses. Soil scientists observed the steepness, length,
and shape of the slopes; the general pattern of drainage; the kinds of crops and
native plants; and the kinds of bedrock. They observed and described many soil
profiles. A soil profile is the sequence of natural layers, or horizons, in a soil. The
profile extends from the surface down into the unconsolidated material in which the
soil formed or from the surface down to bedrock. The unconsolidated material is
devoid of roots and other living organisms and has not been changed by other
biological activity.
Currently, soils are mapped according to the boundaries of major land resource
areas (MLRAs). MLRAs are geographically associated land resource units that
share common characteristics related to physiography, geology, climate, water
resources, soils, biological resources, and land uses (USDA, 2006). Soil survey
areas typically consist of parts of one or more MLRA.
The soils and miscellaneous areas in a survey area occur in an orderly pattern that
is related to the geology, landforms, relief, climate, and natural vegetation of the
area. Each kind of soil and miscellaneous area is associated with a particular kind
of landform or with a segment of the landform. By observing the soils and
miscellaneous areas in the survey area and relating their position to specific
segments of the landform, a soil scientist develops a concept, or model, of how they
were formed. Thus, during mapping, this model enables the soil scientist to predict
with a considerable degree of accuracy the kind of soil or miscellaneous area at a
specific location on the landscape.
Commonly, individual soils on the landscape merge into one another as their
characteristics gradually change. To construct an accurate soil map, however, soil
scientists must determine the boundaries between the soils. They can observe only
a limited number of soil profiles. Nevertheless, these observations, supplemented
by an understanding of the soil-vegetation-landscape relationship, are sufficient to
verify predictions of the kinds of soil in an area and to determine the boundaries.
Soil scientists recorded the characteristics of the soil profiles that they studied. They
noted soil color, texture, size and shape of soil aggregates, kind and amount of rock
fragments, distribution of plant roots, reaction, and other features that enable them
to identify soils. After describing the soils in the survey area and determining their
properties, the soil scientists assigned the soils to taxonomic classes (units).
Taxonomic classes are concepts. Each taxonomic class has a set of soil
characteristics with precisely defined limits. The classes are used as a basis for
comparison to classify soils systematically. Soil taxonomy, the system of taxonomic
classification used in the United States, is based mainly on the kind and character
of soil properties and the arrangement of horizons within the profile. After the soil
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scientists classified and named the soils in the survey area, they compared the
individual soils with similar soils in the same taxonomic class in other areas so that
they could confirm data and assemble additional data based on experience and
research.
The objective of soil mapping is not to delineate pure map unit components; the
objective is to separate the landscape into landforms or landform segments that
have similar use and management requirements. Each map unit is defined by a
unique combination of soil components and/or miscellaneous areas in predictable
proportions. Some components may be highly contrasting to the other components
of the map unit. The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way
diminishes the usefulness or accuracy of the data. The delineation of such
landforms and landform segments on the map provides sufficient information for the
development of resource plans. If intensive use of small areas is planned, onsite
investigation is needed to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas.
Soil scientists make many field observations in the process of producing a soil map.
The frequency of observation is dependent upon several factors, including scale of
mapping, intensity of mapping, design of map units, complexity of the landscape,
and experience of the soil scientist. Observations are made to test and refine the
soil-landscape model and predictions and to verify the classification of the soils at
specific locations. Once the soil-landscape model is refined, a significantly smaller
number of measurements of individual soil properties are made and recorded.
These measurements may include field measurements, such as those for color,
depth to bedrock, and texture, and laboratory measurements, such as those for
content of sand, silt, clay, salt, and other components. Properties of each soil
typically vary from one point to another across the landscape.
Observations for map unit components are aggregated to develop ranges of
characteristics for the components. The aggregated values are presented. Direct
measurements do not exist for every property presented for every map unit
component. Values for some properties are estimated from combinations of other
properties.
While a soil survey is in progress, samples of some of the soils in the area generally
are collected for laboratory analyses and for engineering tests. Soil scientists
interpret the data from these analyses and tests as well as the field-observed
characteristics and the soil properties to determine the expected behavior of the
soils under different uses. Interpretations for all of the soils are field tested through
observation of the soils in different uses and under different levels of management.
Some interpretations are modified to fit local conditions, and some new
interpretations are developed to meet local needs. Data are assembled from other
sources, such as research information, production records, and field experience of
specialists. For example, data on crop yields under defined levels of management
are assembled from farm records and from field or plot experiments on the same
kinds of soil.
Predictions about soil behavior are based not only on soil properties but also on
such variables as climate and biological activity. Soil conditions are predictable over
long periods of time, but they are not predictable from year to year. For example,
soil scientists can predict with a fairly high degree of accuracy that a given soil will
have a high water table within certain depths in most years, but they cannot predict
that a high water table will always be at a specific level in the soil on a specific date.
After soil scientists located and identified the significant natural bodies of soil in the
survey area, they drew the boundaries of these bodies on aerial photographs and
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identified each as a specific map unit. Aerial photographs show trees, buildings,
fields, roads, and rivers, all of which help in locating boundaries accurately.
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Soil Map
The soil map section includes the soil map for the defined area of interest, a list of
soil map units on the map and extent of each map unit, and cartographic symbols
displayed on the map. Also presented are various metadata about data used to
produce the map, and a description of each soil map unit.
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Soil Map
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Map Scale: 1:2,540 if printed on A landscape (11" x 8.5") sheet.
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MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION
Area of Interest (AOI)
Area of Interest (AOI)
Soils
Soil Map Unit Polygons
Soil Map Unit Lines
Soil Map Unit Points
Special Point Features
Blowout
Borrow Pit
Clay Spot
Closed Depression
Gravel Pit
Gravelly Spot
Landfill
Lava Flow
Marsh or swamp
Mine or Quarry
Miscellaneous Water
Perennial Water
Rock Outcrop
Saline Spot
Sandy Spot
Severely Eroded Spot
Sinkhole
Slide or Slip
Sodic Spot
Spoil Area
Stony Spot
Very Stony Spot
Wet Spot
Other
Special Line Features
Water Features
Streams and Canals
Transportation
Rails
Interstate Highways
US Routes
Major Roads
Local Roads
Background
Aerial Photography
The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at
1:24,000.
Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.
Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause
misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil
line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of
contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed
scale.
Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map
measurements.
Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey URL:
Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857)
Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator
projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts
distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the
Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more
accurate calculations of distance or area are required.
This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as
of the version date(s) listed below.
Soil Survey Area: Gallatin County Area, Montana
Survey Area Data: Version 26, Aug 30, 2022
Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales
1:50,000 or larger.
Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Aug 18, 2022—Aug
29, 2022
The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were
compiled and digitized probably differs from the background
imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor
shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident.
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Hydric Rating by Map Unit—Gallatin County Area, Montana
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey
National Cooperative Soil Survey
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Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.
MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION
Area of Interest (AOI)
Area of Interest (AOI)
Soils
Soil Rating Polygons
Hydric (100%)
Hydric (66 to 99%)
Hydric (33 to 65%)
Hydric (1 to 32%)
Not Hydric (0%)
Not rated or not available
Soil Rating Lines
Hydric (100%)
Hydric (66 to 99%)
Hydric (33 to 65%)
Hydric (1 to 32%)
Not Hydric (0%)
Not rated or not available
Soil Rating Points
Hydric (100%)
Hydric (66 to 99%)
Hydric (33 to 65%)
Hydric (1 to 32%)
Not Hydric (0%)
Not rated or not available
Water Features
Streams and Canals
Transportation
Rails
Interstate Highways
US Routes
Major Roads
Local Roads
Background
Aerial Photography
The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at
1:24,000.
Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.
Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause
misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil
line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of
contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed
scale.
Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map
measurements.
Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey URL:
Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857)
Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator
projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts
distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the
Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more
accurate calculations of distance or area are required.
This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as
of the version date(s) listed below.
Soil Survey Area: Gallatin County Area, Montana
Survey Area Data: Version 26, Aug 30, 2022
Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales
1:50,000 or larger.
Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Aug 18, 2022—Aug
29, 2022
The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were
compiled and digitized probably differs from the background
imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor
shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident.
Hydric Rating by Map Unit—Gallatin County Area, Montana
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey
National Cooperative Soil Survey
5/31/2023
Page 2 of 5
Hydric Rating by Map Unit
Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating Acres in AOI Percent of AOI
457A Turner loam, moderately
wet, 0 to 2 percent
slopes
0 18.7 71.2%
510B Meadowcreek loam, 0 to
4 percent slopes
10 7.6 28.8%
Totals for Area of Interest 26.2 100.0%
Hydric Rating by Map Unit—Gallatin County Area, Montana
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey
National Cooperative Soil Survey
5/31/2023
Page 3 of 5
Description
This rating indicates the percentage of map units that meets the criteria for hydric
soils. Map units are composed of one or more map unit components or soil
types, each of which is rated as hydric soil or not hydric. Map units that are made
up dominantly of hydric soils may have small areas of minor nonhydric
components in the higher positions on the landform, and map units that are made
up dominantly of nonhydric soils may have small areas of minor hydric
components in the lower positions on the landform. Each map unit is rated based
on its respective components and the percentage of each component within the
map unit.
The thematic map is color coded based on the composition of hydric
components. The five color classes are separated as 100 percent hydric
components, 66 to 99 percent hydric components, 33 to 65 percent hydric
components, 1 to 32 percent hydric components, and less than one percent
hydric components.
In Web Soil Survey, the Summary by Map Unit table that is displayed below the
map pane contains a column named 'Rating'. In this column the percentage of
each map unit that is classified as hydric is displayed.
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). Under natural conditions, these soils 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).
References:
Federal Register. July 13, 1994. Changes in hydric soils of the United States.
Federal Register. September 18, 2002. Hydric soils of the United States.
Hydric Rating by Map Unit—Gallatin County Area, Montana
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey
National Cooperative Soil Survey
5/31/2023
Page 4 of 5
Hurt, G.W., and L.M. Vasilas, editors. Version 6.0, 2006. Field indicators of hydric
soils in 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. 2006. Keys to soil taxonomy. 10th edition. U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Rating Options
Aggregation Method: Percent Present
Component Percent Cutoff: None Specified
Tie-break Rule: Lower
Hydric Rating by Map Unit—Gallatin County Area, Montana
Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey
National Cooperative Soil Survey
5/31/2023
Page 5 of 5
Map Unit Legend
Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI
457A Turner loam, moderately wet, 0
to 2 percent slopes
18.7 71.2%
510B Meadowcreek loam, 0 to 4
percent slopes
7.6 28.8%
Totals for Area of Interest 26.2 100.0%
Map Unit Descriptions
The map units delineated on the detailed soil maps in a soil survey represent the
soils or miscellaneous areas in the survey area. The map unit descriptions, along
with the maps, can be used to determine the composition and properties of a unit.
A map unit delineation on a soil map represents an area dominated by one or more
major kinds of soil or miscellaneous areas. A map unit is identified and named
according to the taxonomic classification of the dominant soils. Within a taxonomic
class there are precisely defined limits for the properties of the soils. On the
landscape, however, the soils are natural phenomena, and they have the
characteristic variability of all natural phenomena. Thus, the range of some
observed properties may extend beyond the limits defined for a taxonomic class.
Areas of soils of a single taxonomic class rarely, if ever, can be mapped without
including areas of other taxonomic classes. Consequently, every map unit is made
up of the soils or miscellaneous areas for which it is named and some minor
components that belong to taxonomic classes other than those of the major soils.
Most minor soils have properties similar to those of the dominant soil or soils in the
map unit, and thus they do not affect use and management. These are called
noncontrasting, or similar, components. They may or may not be mentioned in a
particular map unit description. Other minor components, however, have properties
and behavioral characteristics divergent enough to affect use or to require different
management. These are called contrasting, or dissimilar, components. They
generally are in small areas and could not be mapped separately because of the
scale used. Some small areas of strongly contrasting soils or miscellaneous areas
are identified by a special symbol on the maps. If included in the database for a
given area, the contrasting minor components are identified in the map unit
descriptions along with some characteristics of each. A few areas of minor
components may not have been observed, and consequently they are not
mentioned in the descriptions, especially where the pattern was so complex that it
was impractical to make enough observations to identify all the soils and
miscellaneous areas on the landscape.
The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes the
usefulness or accuracy of the data. The objective of mapping is not to delineate
pure taxonomic classes but rather to separate the landscape into landforms or
landform segments that have similar use and management requirements. The
delineation of such segments on the map provides sufficient information for the
development of resource plans. If intensive use of small areas is planned, however,
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onsite investigation is needed to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous
areas.
An identifying symbol precedes the map unit name in the map unit descriptions.
Each description includes general facts about the unit and gives important soil
properties and qualities.
Soils that have profiles that are almost alike make up a soil series. Except for
differences in texture of the surface layer, all the soils of a series have major
horizons that are similar in composition, thickness, and arrangement.
Soils of one series can differ in texture of the surface layer, slope, stoniness,
salinity, degree of erosion, and other characteristics that affect their use. On the
basis of such differences, a soil series is divided into soil phases. Most of the areas
shown on the detailed soil maps are phases of soil series. The name of a soil phase
commonly indicates a feature that affects use or management. For example, Alpha
silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is a phase of the Alpha series.
Some map units are made up of two or more major soils or miscellaneous areas.
These map units are complexes, associations, or undifferentiated groups.
A complex consists of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas in such an intricate
pattern or in such small areas that they cannot be shown separately on the maps.
The pattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar
in all areas. Alpha-Beta complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes, is an example.
An association is made up of two or more geographically associated soils or
miscellaneous areas that are shown as one unit on the maps. Because of present
or anticipated uses of the map units in the survey area, it was not considered
practical or necessary to map the soils or miscellaneous areas separately. The
pattern and relative proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat
similar. Alpha-Beta association, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.
An undifferentiated group is made up of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas
that could be mapped individually but are mapped as one unit because similar
interpretations can be made for use and management. The pattern and proportion
of the soils or miscellaneous areas in a mapped area are not uniform. An area can
be made up of only one of the major soils or miscellaneous areas, or it can be made
up of all of them. Alpha and Beta soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.
Some surveys include miscellaneous areas. Such areas have little or no soil
material and support little or no vegetation. Rock outcrop is an example.
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Gallatin County Area, Montana
457A—Turner loam, moderately wet, 0 to 2 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 56tb
Elevation: 4,300 to 5,200 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 15 to 19 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 39 to 45 degrees F
Frost-free period: 90 to 110 days
Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated
Map Unit Composition
Turner and similar soils:85 percent
Minor components:15 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
Description of Turner
Setting
Landform:Stream terraces
Down-slope shape:Linear
Across-slope shape:Linear
Parent material:Alluvium
Typical profile
A - 0 to 6 inches: loam
Bt - 6 to 12 inches: clay loam
Bk - 12 to 26 inches: clay loam
2C - 26 to 60 inches: very gravelly loamy sand
Properties and qualities
Slope:0 to 2 percent
Depth to restrictive feature:More than 80 inches
Drainage class:Well drained
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat):Moderately high to high
(0.57 to 1.98 in/hr)
Depth to water table:About 48 to 96 inches
Frequency of flooding:None
Frequency of ponding:None
Calcium carbonate, maximum content:15 percent
Maximum salinity:Nonsaline to very slightly saline (0.0 to 2.0 mmhos/cm)
Available water supply, 0 to 60 inches: Low (about 5.4 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): 3e
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 3e
Hydrologic Soil Group: B
Ecological site: R044BB032MT - Loamy (Lo) LRU 01 Subset B
Hydric soil rating: No
Minor Components
Beaverton
Percent of map unit:5 percent
Landform:Stream terraces, alluvial fans
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Down-slope shape:Linear
Across-slope shape:Linear
Ecological site:R044BP818MT - Upland Grassland
Hydric soil rating: No
Turner
Percent of map unit:5 percent
Landform:Stream terraces
Down-slope shape:Linear
Across-slope shape:Linear
Ecological site:R044BB032MT - Loamy (Lo) LRU 01 Subset B
Hydric soil rating: No
Meadowcreek
Percent of map unit:5 percent
Landform:Stream terraces
Down-slope shape:Linear
Across-slope shape:Linear
Ecological site:R044BP815MT - Subirrigated Grassland
Hydric soil rating: No
510B—Meadowcreek loam, 0 to 4 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 56vt
Elevation: 4,200 to 5,950 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 12 to 18 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 39 to 45 degrees F
Frost-free period: 90 to 110 days
Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated
Map Unit Composition
Meadowcreek and similar soils:85 percent
Minor components:15 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
Description of Meadowcreek
Setting
Landform:Stream terraces
Down-slope shape:Linear
Across-slope shape:Linear
Parent material:Alluvium
Typical profile
A - 0 to 11 inches: loam
Bg - 11 to 25 inches: silt loam
2C - 25 to 60 inches: very gravelly sand
Properties and qualities
Slope:0 to 4 percent
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Depth to restrictive feature:More than 80 inches
Drainage class:Somewhat poorly drained
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat):Moderately high to high
(0.57 to 1.98 in/hr)
Depth to water table:About 24 to 42 inches
Frequency of flooding:None
Frequency of ponding:None
Maximum salinity:Nonsaline to slightly saline (0.0 to 4.0 mmhos/cm)
Available water supply, 0 to 60 inches: Low (about 5.1 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): 2e
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 3e
Hydrologic Soil Group: C
Ecological site: R044BP815MT - Subirrigated Grassland
Hydric soil rating: No
Minor Components
Blossberg
Percent of map unit:10 percent
Landform:Terraces
Down-slope shape:Linear
Across-slope shape:Linear
Ecological site:R044BP815MT - Subirrigated Grassland
Hydric soil rating: Yes
Beaverton
Percent of map unit:5 percent
Landform:Stream terraces, alluvial fans
Down-slope shape:Linear
Across-slope shape:Linear
Ecological site:R044BP818MT - Upland Grassland
Hydric soil rating: No
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References
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
2004. Standard specifications for transportation materials and methods of sampling
and testing. 24th edition.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 2005. Standard classification of
soils for engineering purposes. ASTM Standard D2487-00.
Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet, and E.T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of
wetlands and deep-water habitats of the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service FWS/OBS-79/31.
Federal Register. July 13, 1994. Changes in hydric soils of the United States.
Federal Register. September 18, 2002. Hydric soils of the United States.
Hurt, G.W., and L.M. Vasilas, editors. Version 6.0, 2006. Field indicators of hydric
soils in the United States.
National Research Council. 1995. Wetlands: Characteristics and boundaries.
Soil Survey Division Staff. 1993. Soil survey manual. Soil Conservation Service.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 18. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/
nrcs/detail/national/soils/?cid=nrcs142p2_054262
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. http://
www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/soils/?cid=nrcs142p2_053577
Soil Survey Staff. 2010. Keys to soil taxonomy. 11th edition. U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. http://
www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/soils/?cid=nrcs142p2_053580
Tiner, R.W., Jr. 1985. Wetlands of Delaware. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Wetlands
Section.
United States Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Laboratory. 1987. Corps of
Engineers wetlands delineation manual. Waterways Experiment Station Technical
Report Y-87-1.
United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
National forestry manual. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/soils/
home/?cid=nrcs142p2_053374
United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
National range and pasture handbook. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/
detail/national/landuse/rangepasture/?cid=stelprdb1043084
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United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
National soil survey handbook, title 430-VI. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/
nrcs/detail/soils/scientists/?cid=nrcs142p2_054242
United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
2006. Land resource regions and major land resource areas of the United States,
the Caribbean, and the Pacific Basin. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook
296. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/soils/?
cid=nrcs142p2_053624
United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. 1961. Land
capability classification. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 210. http://
www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/nrcs142p2_052290.pdf
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Appendix B
Exhibit 1 – Mapped Aquatic Boundary of 4840 Fowler Lane Property
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N 89°17'16" E
1341.25'S 00°00'24" W668.78'N 00°09'50" W664.85'S 89°27'18" W
1339.22'
SS
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SS
SS
SS
SS
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8''WW V
ST
STST
STFOWLER LANELAT: N45° 39' 17.05"
LONG: W111° 04' 45.87"
DP1U
LAT: N45° 39' 17.07"
LONG: W111° 04' 45.38"
DP1W
LAT: N45° 39' 14.64"
LONG: W111° 04' 40.88"
DP3W
LAT: N45° 39' 14.22"
LONG: W111° 04' 45.26"
DP-1U-2
LAT: N45° 39' 14.49"
LONG: W111° 04' 45.39"
DP1W-2
LAT: N45° 39' 12.93"
LONG: W111° 04' 59.99"
DP-3U
LAT: N45° 39' 12.97"
LONG: W111° 04' 59.92"
DP-3W
LAT: N45° 39' 12.99"
LONG: W111° 05' 00.42"
DP-2U
LAT: N45° 39' 12.93"
LONG: W111° 05' 00.52"
DP-2W
PROJECT NO:
DATE:
ENGINEER:
REVISIONS
DATENO.DESC.
SHEET OF
23007
July 11, 2023
ELC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
W-14840 FOWLER LANECITY OF BOZEMAN, GALLATIN COUNTY, MONTANAWETLAND EXHIBIT1 1
0 50'100'
SCALE 1" = 50'
N
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
TRACT 2 OF C.O.S. 1996
LOCATED IN THE NW 1/4 OF S. 23, T. 02 S., R. 05 E. OF P.M.M.,
GALLATIN COUNTY, MONTANA
LEGEND
SUBJECT PROPERTY BOUNDARY
ADJACENT PROPERTY BOUNDARY
SURVEYED EDGE OF WATER
EDGE OF DELINEATED WETLAND ON PROPERTY
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
WETLAND DATA POINT
EXISTING FENCEXXX
EXISTING CULVERT
Appendix C
4840 Fowler Lane Property Wetland Determination Data Forms
Applicant/Owner:State:
Investigator(s):
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): 0
Subregion (LRR): Lat:
Soil Map Unit Name:
X
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Yes No X
Yes No X Yes X
Yes No X
)
1.
2. (A)
3.
4. (B)
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (A/B)
1.
2.
3.
4. x 1 =
5. x 2 =
x 3 =
x 4 =
1. x 5 =
2. Column Totals: (A) (B)
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Woody Vine Stratum
1.
2.
Yes X
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET – Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
See ERDC/EL TR-10-3; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R
OMB Control #: 0710-0024, Exp: 11/30/2024
Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT:
(Authority: AR 335-15, paragraph 5-2a)
Tree Stratum
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? No
98
35 Yes
Remarks:
Indicator
Status
0
2
VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants.
(Plot size:
Tanacetum vulgare
No
FAC
UPL
Herb Stratum
3 No
Bromus inermis
5
0
(If no, explain in Remarks.)
Hydric Soil Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
(Plot size:
Yes
Number of Dominant Species That
Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
significantly disturbed?
Located along northern property boundary. Below average precipitation.
Remarks:
FACU species
FAC species
OBL species
FAC
4.20
10
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
2
5 - Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1
4 - Morphological Adaptations1(Provide supporting
=Total Cover
)
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? No
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
(Plot size:
NoPoa pratensis FAC
0
Total % Cover of:
=Total Cover
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
152
Multiply by:
0
Prevalence Index = B/A =
20
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
FACU Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
UPL species
FACW species
Sampling Date:
Sampling Point:
Slope (%):Local relief (concave, convex, none):
05/31/2023
2B Holding LLC
B Schultz
valley bottom
Bozeman / GallatinCity/County:
none
Long:
3 ft.
NoAre climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?
S23, T2S, R5E
MT DP 1u
none
Section, Township, Range:
0.0%
)
)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
60
0
Project/Site: Range 5 / 4840 Fowler
LRR E
NWI classification:
Dominant
Species?
45*39'17.07" N WGS 84
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Datum:111*04'45.98" W
Meadowcreek silt loam, 0-4% slopes
(Plot size:
=Total Cover
5
No
FACU
Yes40
Mixed pasture grasses.
Percent of Dominant Species That
Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
38
Total Number of Dominant Species
Across All Strata:
Dominance Test worksheet:
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum
Absolute
% Cover
200
412
40
98
=Total Cover
Alopecurus pratensis
Dactylis glomerata
Cirsium arvense
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
ENG FORM 6116-9, JUL 2018 Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast – Version 2.0
Sampling Point:
% %Type1 Loc2
100
97 3 C M
Type:
Depth (inches):Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
Surface Water Present? Yes
Water Table Present? Yes
Saturation Present? Yes Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
DP 1uSOIL
damp
Prominent redox concentrations
Remarks
Loamy/Clayey
Drainage Patterns (B10)
Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (except
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils
3:
Redox at 12 inches.
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
12-16
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Raised Ant Mounds (D6) (LRR A)Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Water Marks (B1)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Salt Crust (B11)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (MLRA 1, 2
Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)Other (Explain in Remarks)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) (LRR A)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
Iron Deposits (B5)
Saturation (A3)
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
(inches) Color (moist)
10YR 3/2
10YR 3/2
Color (moist)
10YR 4/6
0-12
Surface Water (A1)
Loamy/Clayey
Matrix
Texture
Redox FeaturesDepth
Remarks:
Field Observations:
(includes capillary fringe)
No wetland hydrology indicators were observed at this sample location.
No
No
No
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
High Water Table (A2) MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B) 4A, and 4B)
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR A, E)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR D, G)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (except MLRA 1)
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains.
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
2.5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S2) (LRR G)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR D)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8) unless disturbed or problematic.
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
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Applicant/Owner:State:
Investigator(s):
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): 0
Subregion (LRR): Lat:
Soil Map Unit Name:
X
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Yes X No
Yes X No Yes X
Yes X No
)
1.
2. (A)
3.
4. (B)
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (A/B)
1.
2.
3.
4. x 1 =
5. x 2 =
x 3 =
x 4 =
1. x 5 =
2. Column Totals: (A) (B)
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. X
8.
9.
10.
11.
Woody Vine Stratum
1.
2.
Yes X
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET – Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
See ERDC/EL TR-10-3; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R
OMB Control #: 0710-0024, Exp: 11/30/2024
Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT:
(Authority: AR 335-15, paragraph 5-2a)
Tree Stratum
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? No
94
Remarks:
Indicator
Status
1
1
VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants.
(Plot size:
Tanacetum vulgare
FAC
FAC
Herb Stratum
1 No
Alopecurus pratensis
3
0
(If no, explain in Remarks.)
Hydric Soil Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
(Plot size:
Yes
Number of Dominant Species That
Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
significantly disturbed?
Located along the northern property boundary east of the neighboring barn. Below-average precipitation.
Remarks:
FACU species
FAC species
OBL species
3.01
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
5
5 - Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1
4 - Morphological Adaptations1(Provide supporting
=Total Cover
)
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? No
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
(Plot size:
0
Total % Cover of:
=Total Cover
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
4
Multiply by:
0
Prevalence Index = B/A =
93
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
UPL species
FACW species
Sampling Date:
Sampling Point:
Slope (%):Local relief (concave, convex, none):
05/31/2023
2B Holdings LLC
B Schultz
valley bottom
Bozeman / GallatinCity/County:
none
Long:
3 ft.
NoAre climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?
S23, T2s, R5E
MT DP1w
none
Section, Township, Range:
100.0%
)
)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
279
0
Project/Site: Range 5 / 4840 Fowler Lane
LRR E
NWI classification:
Dominant
Species?
45*39'17.08" N WGS 84
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Datum:111*04'45.42" W
Meadowcreek silt loam, 0-4% slopes
(Plot size:
=Total Cover
No
FACU
Yes90
Pasture grasses.
Percent of Dominant Species That
Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
1
Total Number of Dominant Species
Across All Strata:
Dominance Test worksheet:
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum
Absolute
% Cover
0
283
0
94
=Total Cover
Cirsium arvense
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
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Sampling Point:
% %Type1 Loc2
100
80 20 C M
X
Type:
Depth (inches):Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
X
Surface Water Present? Yes
Water Table Present? Yes
Saturation Present? Yes X Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
DP1wSOIL
wet
Prominent redox concentrations
Remarks
Loamy/Clayey
Drainage Patterns (B10)
Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (except
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils
3:
Strong redox concentrations were observed at six inches.
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
6-14
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Raised Ant Mounds (D6) (LRR A)Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Water Marks (B1)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Salt Crust (B11)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (MLRA 1, 2
Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)Other (Explain in Remarks)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) (LRR A)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
Iron Deposits (B5)
Saturation (A3)
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
(inches) Color (moist)
10YR 3/2
10YR 3/1
Color (moist)
10YR 4/6
0-6
Surface Water (A1)
Loamy/Clayey
Matrix
Texture
Redox FeaturesDepth
Remarks:
2
Field Observations:
(includes capillary fringe)
Soil saturated at 2 inches with mossy soil surface.
No
No
No
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
High Water Table (A2) MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B) 4A, and 4B)
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR A, E)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR D, G)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (except MLRA 1)
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains.
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
2.5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S2) (LRR G)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR D)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8) unless disturbed or problematic.
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
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Applicant/Owner:State:
Investigator(s):
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): 0
Subregion (LRR): Lat:
Soil Map Unit Name:
X
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Yes No X
Yes No X Yes X
Yes No X
)
1.
2. (A)
3.
4. (B)
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (A/B)
1.
2.
3.
4. x 1 =
5. x 2 =
x 3 =
x 4 =
1. x 5 =
2. Column Totals: (A) (B)
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Woody Vine Stratum
1.
2.
Yes X
Agricultural field.
Percent of Dominant Species That
Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
0
Total Number of Dominant Species
Across All Strata:
Dominance Test worksheet:
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum
Absolute
% Cover
475
475
95
95
=Total Cover
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
(Plot size:
=Total Cover
Yes95
Project/Site: Range 5 / 4840 Fowler
LRR E
NWI classification:
Dominant
Species?
45*39'14.36" N WGS 84
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Datum:111*04'45.48" W
Meadowcreek silt loam, 0-4% slopes none
Long:
3 ft.
NoAre climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?
S23, T2S, R5E
MT Dp 1u-2
none
Section, Township, Range:
0.0%
)
)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
0
0
Sampling Date:
Sampling Point:
Slope (%):Local relief (concave, convex, none):
05/31/2023
2B Holdings LLC
B Schultz
valley bottom
Bozeman / GallatinCity/County:
0
Total % Cover of:
=Total Cover
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
0
Multiply by:
0
Prevalence Index = B/A =
0
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
UPL species
FACW species
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
5
5 - Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1
4 - Morphological Adaptations1(Provide supporting
=Total Cover
)
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? No
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
(Plot size:
Remarks:
FACU species
FAC species
OBL species
5.00
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
(If no, explain in Remarks.)
Hydric Soil Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
(Plot size:
Yes
Number of Dominant Species That
Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
significantly disturbed?
Subirrigated alfalfa field. Precipitation was below average during sampling.
Indicator
Status
0
1
VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants.
(Plot size:
UPL
Herb Stratum
Medicago sativa
0
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET – Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
See ERDC/EL TR-10-3; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R
OMB Control #: 0710-0024, Exp: 11/30/2024
Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT:
(Authority: AR 335-15, paragraph 5-2a)
Tree Stratum
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? No
95
Remarks:
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Sampling Point:
% %Type1 Loc2
100
100
Type:
Depth (inches):Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
Surface Water Present? Yes
Water Table Present? Yes
Saturation Present? Yes Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
2.5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S2) (LRR G)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR D)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8) unless disturbed or problematic.
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
High Water Table (A2) MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B) 4A, and 4B)
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR A, E)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR D, G)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (except MLRA 1)
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains.
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Field Observations:
(includes capillary fringe)
No wetland hydrology indicators were observed at this location.
No
No
No
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Surface Water (A1)
Loamy/Clayey
Matrix
Texture
Redox FeaturesDepth
(inches) Color (moist)
10YR 4/2
10YR 3/2
Color (moist)
0-8
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Raised Ant Mounds (D6) (LRR A)Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Water Marks (B1)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Salt Crust (B11)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (MLRA 1, 2
Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)Other (Explain in Remarks)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) (LRR A)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
Iron Deposits (B5)
Saturation (A3)
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Drainage Patterns (B10)
Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (except
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils
3:
No hydric soil indicators were observed at this sample location.
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
8-16
Dp 1u-2SOIL
damp
cobbles at 14 inches.
Remarks
Loamy/Clayey
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Applicant/Owner:State:
Investigator(s):
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): 0
Subregion (LRR): Lat:
Soil Map Unit Name:
x
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes x No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Yes No
Yes X No Yes
Yes X No
)
1.
2. (A)
3.
4. (B)
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (A/B)
1.
2.
3.
4. x 1 =
5. x 2 =
x 3 =
x 4 =
1. x 5 =
2. Column Totals: (A) (B)
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. X
8. X
9.
10.
11.
Woody Vine Stratum
1.
2.
Yes x
Agricultural field with mossy soil surface.
Percent of Dominant Species That
Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
0
Total Number of Dominant Species
Across All Strata:
Dominance Test worksheet:
% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum
Absolute
% Cover
0
285
0
95
=Total Cover
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
(Plot size:
=Total Cover
Yes95
Project/Site: Range 5 - 4840 Fowler
LRR E
NWI classification:
Dominant
Species?
45*39'14.58" N WGS 84
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Datum:111*04'45.52" W
Meadowcreek silt loam 0-4% slopes none
Long:
3 ft.
NoAre climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?
S23, T2S, R5E
MT DP 1w-2
none
Section, Township, Range:
100.0%
)
)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
285
0
Sampling Date:
Sampling Point:
Slope (%):Local relief (concave, convex, none):
05/31/2023
2B Holdings LLC
B Schultz
valley bottom
Bozeman / GallatinCity/County:
0
Total % Cover of:
=Total Cover
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
0
Multiply by:
0
Prevalence Index = B/A =
95
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
UPL species
FACW species
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
5
5 - Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1
4 - Morphological Adaptations1(Provide supporting
=Total Cover
)
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? No
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
(Plot size:
Remarks:
FACU species
FAC species
OBL species
3.00
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
(If no, explain in Remarks.)
Hydric Soil Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
(Plot size:
Yes
Number of Dominant Species That
Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
significantly disturbed?
Located in a sub-irrigated alfalfa field. Below average precipitation for this point in the growing season.
Indicator
Status
1
1
VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants.
(Plot size:
FAC
Herb Stratum
Medicago sativa
0
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET – Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region
See ERDC/EL TR-10-3; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R
OMB Control #: 0710-0024, Exp: 11/30/2024
Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT:
(Authority: AR 335-15, paragraph 5-2a)
Tree Stratum
Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? No
95
Remarks:
ENG FORM 6116-9, JUL 2018 Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast – Version 2.0
Sampling Point:
% %Type1 Loc2
100
85 15 C M
X X
Type:
Depth (inches):Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
X
X
X
Surface Water Present? Yes
Water Table Present? Yes
Saturation Present? Yes X Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
2.5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S2) (LRR G)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR D)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
Redox Depressions (F8) unless disturbed or problematic.
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
High Water Table (A2) MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B) 4A, and 4B)
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR A, E)
Red Parent Material (F21)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR D, G)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (except MLRA 1)
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains.
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
2
Field Observations:
(includes capillary fringe)
Soil saturated at 2 inches with mossy soil surface. Two secondary indicators were also observed.
No
No
No
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Surface Water (A1)
Loamy/Clayey
Matrix
Texture
Redox FeaturesDepth
(inches) Color (moist)
10YR 4/2
10YR 3/1
Color (moist)
10YR 4/6
0-8
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Raised Ant Mounds (D6) (LRR A)Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Water Marks (B1)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Salt Crust (B11)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (MLRA 1, 2
Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)Other (Explain in Remarks)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) (LRR A)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
Iron Deposits (B5)
Saturation (A3)
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Drainage Patterns (B10)
Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (except
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils
3:
Cobbles at 12 inches. Good, strong redox concentrations were observed.
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
8-14
DP 1w-2SOIL
wet
Prominent redox concentrations
Remarks
Loamy/Clayey
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Appendix D
4840 Fowler Lane Property Aquatic Site Photographs
4840 Fowler Lane Wetland Delineation Sundog Ecological Inc.
Page | 1
Data Point 1u
Data Point 1w
4840 Fowler Lane Wetland Delineation Sundog Ecological Inc.
Page | 2
Data Point 2w/2u
West Ditch Data Points
4840 Fowler Lane Wetland Delineation Sundog Ecological Inc.
Page | 3
East Ditch Data Points