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Home My WebLink About014 - Appendix L.2 - Wetland Submittal ChecklistCity of Bozeman Required Submittal Materials for Regulated Activitites in Wetlands Yes No NA 1 38.220.130. A.1 Does the proposed action affect federal, state, or city regulated wetlands, watercourses, and/or buffers within the city limits?  The proposed action avoids all impacts to regulated wetlands and watercourses as seen on the attached figure. The project does extend into watercourse setback areas (buffers): -In the northern part of the project, stormwater facilities extend into Zone 2 of the watercourse setback as allowed under UDC Section 38.410.100.A.2.e.(1). -In the southern part of the project, pedestrian trails extend into Zone 1 and Zone 2, as allowed under UDC Section 38.410.100.A.2.e.(2)(a) and Section 38.410.100.A.2.e.(2)(c). These trails include a pedestrian footbridge that spans the stream and bordering wetland. No impacts will occur within the wetland and/or ordinary high water mark (OHWM) of the stream). -In total, no more than 475-feet of trail construction will occur within watercourse setback areas. Note: If answer to item no. 1 is "no," then answer "NA" to the rest of this checklist Does the wetland and watercourse delineation report include the following: 2 38.220.130. A.1.a.1 Wetland and watercourse descriptions Section 4 of the Wetland Delineation 3 38.220.130. A.1.a.2 MDT or DEQ Functional assessment Overall AA Rating of III. See attached. 4 38.220.130. A.1.a.3 Wetland types (e.g. Cowardin)Section 5 of the Wetland Delineation 5 38.220.130. A.1.a.4 Wetland acreages, by licensed surveyor Section 5 of the Wetland Delineation 6 38.220.130. A.1.a.5 Maps with property boundaries, wetland and watercourse boundaries, and acreages Figures 1-6 of the Wetland Delineation 7 38.220.130. A.1.a.6 USACE wetland data forms Appendix B of the Wetland Delineation Note(s) Included in submittal? Checklist No. COB code reference Item 2-2024 Created by Morrison-Maierle, Inc.V.1.0 City of Bozeman Required Submittal Materials for Regulated Activitites in Wetlands 8 38.220.130. A.2 Are activities planned in and/or adjacent to aquatic resources?  Yes. The proposed action will not impact the wetlands or waterway delineated on project site. The project will install stormwater facilities, a pedestrian walking path, and footbridge within the watercourse setbacks as detailed in the response to Item #1 of this checklist. Note: If answer to item no. 8 is "no" then answer "NA" to the remainder of this checklist 9 38.220.130. A.2.a Site plan including all boundaries, buffers, and infrastructure as defined in COB code  See attached figure. 10 38.220.130. A.2.a.1 Table of existing wetland functional ratings and acreage (in site plan)See attached figure. 11 38.220.130. A.2.a.1 Direct impacts to wetlands, waterways, and buffers highlighted in red in the site plan  See attached figure. Stormwater facility impacts within Zone 2 of the watercourse setback are identified in blue. Pedestrian trail impacts within Zone 1 of the watercourse setback are identified in pink. Pedestrian trail impacts within Zone 2 of the watercourse setback are identified in purple, and the footbridge and trail impacts within the watercourse setback (no impact to stream or wetlands) is identified in black. 12 38.220.130. A.2.a.2 Indirect impacts to wetlands, waterways, and buffers summarized See attached figure. 13 38.220.130. A.2.b Mitigation map with table of mitigation wetland type, size, and functional unit gain NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur. 14 38.220.130. A.2.c Source, type, transport and disposal method of any fill material to be used, including certification that placement of fill  No fill will be placed within a wetland or below the OHWM of a watercourse. 15 38.220.130. A.2.d.1 CWA 404 and/or401 permit(s)  No work within wetlands and/or streams below the OHWM is proposed. 16 38.220.130. A.2.d.2 MT 310 permit(s)  A Joint Application for 310 permit is in preparation for submittal to the Gallatin Conservation District before initiation of the project. As this project is in the PrePlat stage, not all permits are in place. 17 38.220.130. A.2.d.3 Floodplain determination(s)  The project is not within the 100 year floodplain. See Section 2.4.4 of the Wetland Delineation. 2-2024 Created by Morrison-Maierle, Inc.V.1.0 City of Bozeman Required Submittal Materials for Regulated Activitites in Wetlands 18 38.220.130. A.2.d.4 Any other required state/federal wetland permit(s) (See Required Permits)  No other permits are identified at this time. The project and contractor will comply with the Construction Stormwater General Permit (MTR100000) and will submit a NOI & SWPPP prior to construction. 19 38.220.130. A.2.d.5 USACE jurisdictional determination(s)  Because no impacts are proposed to any wetland or waterway, no JD was submitted. 20 38.220.130. A.2.d.6 Joint application  A Joint Application for 318 Authorization and a 310 permit is in preparation and will be submitted before initiation of the project. As this project is in the PrePlat stage, not all permits are in place. 21 38.220.130. A.3 Will wetland(s) and/or waterway(s) be impacted?No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur. 22 38.220.130. A.3 Is federal permitting required?  No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur. Therefore, no federal permitting is required. Note: If the answer to checklist no. 22 and 23 is "yes" then complete the remainder of this checklist Does the descriptive narrative* include the following: 23 38.220.130. A.3.a.1 Name and contact information of the applicant  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 24 38.220.130. A.3.a.1 Name, qualifications, and contact information for the primary author of the compensatory mitigation report  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 25 38.220.130. A.3.a.1 Description of the proposal  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 26 38.220.130. A.3.a.1 Summary of the direct and indirect impacts  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 27 38.220.130. A.3.a.1 Proposed mitigation concept  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 28 38.220.130. A.3.a.1 Identification of all the local, state, and federal wetland/stream-related permits required for the project  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 29 38.220.130. A.3.a.1 A vicinity map of the project  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 2-2024 Created by Morrison-Maierle, Inc.V.1.0 City of Bozeman Required Submittal Materials for Regulated Activitites in Wetlands 30 38.220.130. A.3.a.2 Description of the existing wetland and/or watercourse and/or buffer areas that will be impacted  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 31 38.220.130. A.3.a.2 Dominant vegetation  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 32 38.220.130. A.3.a.2 Functional assessment(s)  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 33 38.220.130. A.3.a.2 Wetland ratings for the entire wetland and the portions proposed to be impacted  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 34 38.220.130. A.3.a.3 Change to wetland hydroperiod assessment  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 35 38.220.130. A.3.a.4 Description of proposed conceptual mitigation, including specifications for/of impacts and map  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 36 38.220.130. A.3.a.5 Assessment of existing conditions  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 37 38.220.130. A.3.a.6 Soil field data and discussion of future hydrology and soil conditions  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 38 38.220.130. A.3.a.7 Planting schedule  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 39 38.220.130. A.3.a.7 Do native species comprise ≥80% of planned species?  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 40 38.220.130. A.3.a.8 Is mitigation monitoring required for ≥ three years?  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 41 38.220.130. A.3.a.8 Does the mitigation plan specify responsibility for invasive vegetation control?NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal 42 38.220.130. A.3.a.9 Wetland mitigation performance criteria  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 43 38.220.130. A.3.a.9 Monitoring schedule  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 44 38.220.130. A.3.a.9 Reporting requirements to the COB  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 2-2024 Created by Morrison-Maierle, Inc.V.1.0 City of Bozeman Required Submittal Materials for Regulated Activitites in Wetlands 45 38.220.130. A.3.a.9 Maintenance schedule and actions  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 46 38.220.130. A.3.a.10 Contingency plans  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 47 38.610.080. A.1 Meets review standard for avoidance/minimization of wetland impacts  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 48 38.610.080. A.2 Meets review standard for no impact to T&E or MT species of concern  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 49 38.610.080. A.3 Meets review standard for project benefitting public interest  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 50 38.610.090. A.4 Disucssion of proposed deed restrictions or covenants regarding open space and/or vegetation removal  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 51 38.610.090. A.12 Disucssion of proposed deed restriction(s) to protect water resources, mitigation, and/or buffer area(s) in perpetuity  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 52 38.610.090 Discussion of any other relevant wetland permit conditions in Section 38.610.090  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. Does the scaled plan sheet(s) for compensatory mitigation contain: 53 38.220.130. A.3.b.1 Boundaries of existing wetlands, proposed impacts, and proposed mitigation  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 54 38.220.130. A.3.b.2 If grading is proposed, then surveyed topography at 1-2 foot contour intervals  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 55 38.220.130. A.3.b.2 Cross sections of wetland(s) and/or buffer area(s) of existing conditions and proposed mitigation  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 56 38.220.130. A.3.b.3 Required wetland buffer(s)  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. 57 38.220.130. A.3.c Discussion of ongoing management practices  NA - No impacts to wetlands or waterways will occur and federal permitting is not required. Applicable? 1.NA 2.Yes Wetland Review Checklist Required Permits Montana Stream Protection Act (SPA 124) Stormwater discharge general permit (DEQ) 2-2024 Created by Morrison-Maierle, Inc.V.1.0 City of Bozeman Required Submittal Materials for Regulated Activitites in Wetlands 3.Yes 4.NA 5.NA 6.NA 7.Yes 8.NA 9.NAMontana Water Use Act (water right permit and change authorization) Federal Clean Water Act (404) Federal Rivers and Harbors Act (Section 10) Short-term Water Quality Standards for Turbidity (318 authorization) Montana Land-Use License or Easement on Navigable Waters Montana Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act (310) Montana Floodplain and Floodway Management Act (floodplain development permit) 2-2024 Created by Morrison-Maierle, Inc.V.1.0 City of Bozeman Required Submittal Materials for Regulated Activitites in Wetlands 1.Link 2.Link Review Sec. 38.220.130 of the COB municipal code, submittal materials for regulated activities in wetlands Review Standards of COB municipal code Instructions 2-2024 Created by Morrison-Maierle, Inc.V.1.0 CP CP WTRUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEBUR REDRED BUR BUR BUR BUR RED RED REDRED RED REDRED RED GEY GEYGEY GEY GEY GEY GEY GEY GEY GEY GEY GEY GEY GEY GEY GEY GEY GEY GEY GEYGEYGEYGEY GEY GEY GEY GEY GEY GEY LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUTLUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUTLUTLUTLUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUTLUTLUTLUT LUTLUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT GEY GEY GEY GEY GEY GEYGEY GEY DIS DIS DIS DIS DIS DIS DIS DIS DIS DIS DIS BOU BOU LUT GEY BOU DIS BUR RED RED 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' ACC ACC RED ACC ACC ACC BUR 8' 8' 8' 8' 8' ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC RED ACC ACC ACC LUT LUT GEY GEY LUTLUT GEY LUT LUT GEY LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT LUT GEY LUT LUT GEY ACC ACC BUR ACC BOU BOU BOU SHEET NUMBER PROJECT CODE PROJECT ADDRESS ARCHITECT RETAINS COPYRIGHT TO THESE DRAWINGS.DRAWINGS ARE ONLY FOR USE FOR PROJECT NAMED ONDRAWING SHEET AND MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OR USEDFOR OTHER PURPOSES WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSIONFROM ARCHITECT. A000 BDS MEADOW BRIDGE NEIGBHORHOOD SITE ANALYSIS TBD SITE ANALYSIS 106 EAST BABCOCK STREET SUITE 1A BOZEMAN, MT 59715 SHEET NAME PROJECT NAME DRAWING REVISIONS DRAWING ISSUE DATE DRAWING ISSUED FOR PHONE: (406) 582-8988 N A A 100 MDT MONTANA WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM (revised March 2008) 1 1. Project Name: Meadow Creek/Bridge 2. MDT Project #: N/A 3. Control #: N/A 3. Evaluation Date: February 2025 4. Evaluator(s): Faith Doty 5. Wetland/Site #(s): WET 1 6. Wetland Location(s): Township 2 S, Range 5 E, Section 23; Township N, Range E, Section Approximate Stationing or Roadposts: N/A Watershed: 6 - Upper Missouri County: Gallatin 7. Evaluating Agency: Private by Morrison Maierle Inc. 8. Wetland Size (acre): (visually estimated) Purpose of Evaluation: 2.55 (measured, e.g. GPS) Wetland potentially affected by MDT project Mitigation wetlands; pre-construction Mitigation wetlands; post-construction 9. Assessment Area (AA) Size (acre): (visually estimated) Other Required by the City of Bozeman (see manual for determining AA) 25.2 (measured, e.g. GPS) 10. CLASSIFICATION OF WETLAND AND AQUATIC HABITATS IN AA (See manual for definitions.) HGM Class (Brinson) Class (Cowardin) Modifier (Cowardin) Water Regime % OF AA Riverine Emergent Wetland Permanent / Perennial 6 Riverine Scrub-Shrub Wetland Permanent / Perennial 4 Comments: 11. ESTIMATED RELATIVE ABUNDANCE (of similarly classified sites within the same Major Montana Watershed Basin; see manual.) common 12. GENERAL CONDITION OF AA i. Disturbance: Use matrix below to select the appropriate response; see manual for Montana listed noxious weed and aquatic nuisance vegetation species lists. Conditions within AA Predominant Conditions Adjacent to (within 500 feet of) AA Managed in predominantly natural state; is not grazed, hayed, logged, or otherwise converted; does not contain roads or buildings; and noxious weed or ANVS cover is ≤15%. Land not cultivated, but may be moderately grazed or hayed or selectively logged; or has been subject to minor clearing; contains few roads or buildings; noxious weed or ANVS cover is ≤30%. Land cultivated or heavily grazed or logged; subject to substantial fill placement, grading, clearing, or hydrological alteration; high road or building density; or noxious weed or ANVS cover is >30%. AA occurs and is managed in predominantly natural state; is not grazed, hayed, logged, or otherwise converted; does not contain roads or occupied buildings; and noxious weed or ANVS cover is ≤15%. --- --- --- AA not cultivated, but may be moderately grazed or hayed or selectively logged; or has been subject to relatively minor clearing, fill placement, or hydrological alteration; contains few roads or buildings; noxious weed or ANVS cover is ≤30%. --- --- high disturbance AA cultivated or heavily grazed or logged; subject to relatively substantial fill placement, grading, clearing, or hydrological alteration; high road or building density; or noxious weed or ANVS cover is >30%. --- --- --- Comments (types of disturbance, intensity, season, etc.): The AA is a small undeveloped area with a creek running through it, surrounded to the W/N/E by single-family residential development, and to the S by cultivated fields. The AA has a paved road running through it and numerous municipal stormwater infrastructure pieces. ii. Prominent noxious, aquatic nuisance, and other exotic vegetation species: Few patches of weeds occur on the property - mostly Canada thistle. iii. Provide brief descriptive summary of AA and surrounding land use/habitat: The AA is a small undeveloped area with a creek running through it, surrounded to the W/N/E by single-family residential development, and to the S by cultivated fields. 13. STRUCTURAL DIVERSITY (Based on number of “Cowardin” vegetated classes present [do not include unvegetated classes]; see #10 above.) Existing # of “Cowardin” Vegetated Classes in AA Initial Rating Is current management preventing (passive) existence of additional vegetated classes? Modified Rating ≥3 (or 2 if one is forested) classes --- NA NA NA 2 (or 1 if forested) classes mod NA NA NA 1 class, but not a monoculture --- ←NO YES→ --- 1 class, monoculture (1 species comprises ≥90% of total cover) --- NA NA NA Comments: AA contains one PEM1A wetland and one PSS1 wetland. MDT MONTANA WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM (revised March 2008) SECTION PERTAINING TO FUNCTIONS & VALUES ASSESSMENT 2 Wetland/Site #(s): WET 1 14A. HABITAT FOR FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED THREATENED OR ENDANGERED PLANTS OR ANIMALS i. AA is Documented (D) or Suspected (S) to contain: Check box based on definitions in manual. Primary or critical habitat (list species) D S Secondary habitat (list species) D S Incidental habitat (list species) D S Canada lynx, Grizzly bear, Monarch butterfly, Suckley's cuckoo bumble bee No usable habitat S ii. Rating: Based on the strongest habitat chosen in 14A(i) above, select the corresponding functional point and rating. Highest Habitat Level Doc/Primary Sus/Primary Doc/Secondary Sus/Secondary Doc/Incidental Sus/Incidental None Functional Point/Rating --- --- --- --- --- .1L --- Sources for documented use (e.g. observations, records): USFWS IPaC 14B. HABITAT FOR PLANTS OR ANIMALS RATED S1, S2, OR S3 BY THE MONTANA NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM Do not include species listed in 14A above. i. AA is Documented (D) or Suspected (S) to contain: Check box based on definitions in manual. Primary or critical habitat (list species) D S Secondary habitat (list species) D S Incidental habitat (list species) D S Suckley's Cuckoo Bumble Bee, Small Dropseed, Hooked Snowfly, Alberta Snowfly, Little Brown Myotis, Northern Hoary Bat, Veery, Bobolink, Long-billed Curlew, Black-billed Cuckoo, Green-tailed Towhee, Small Yellow Lady's-slipper No usable habitat S ii. Rating: Based on the strongest habitat chosen in 14A(i) above, select the corresponding functional point and rating. Highest Habitat Level Doc/Primary Sus/Primary Doc/Secondary Sus/Secondary Doc/Incidental Sus/Incidental None S1 Species Functional Point/Rating --- --- --- --- .2L --- --- S2 and S3 Species Functional Point/Rating --- --- --- --- .2L --- --- Sources for documented use (e.g. observations, records): MNHP Environmental Summary Report. Note that the summary report provides data for a larger, buffered, area around the project and does not necessarily reflect representative conditions of the project site. 14C. GENERAL WILDLIFE HABITAT RATING i. Evidence of Overall Wildlife Use in the AA: Check substantial, moderate, or low based on supporting evidence. Substantial: Based on any of the following [check]. Minimal: Based on any of the following [check]. observations of abundant wildlife #s or high species diversity (during any period) few or no wildlife observations during peak use periods abundant wildlife sign such as scat, tracks, nest structures, game trails, etc. little to no wildlife sign presence of extremely limiting habitat features not available in the surrounding area sparse adjacent upland food sources interview with local biologist with knowledge of the AA interview with local biologist with knowledge of AA Moderate: Based on any of the following [check]. observations of scattered wildlife groups or individuals or relatively few species during peak periods common occurrence of wildlife sign such as scat, tracks, nest structures, game trails, etc. adequate adjacent upland food sources interview with local biologist with knowledge of the AA ii. Wildlife Habitat Features: Working from top to bottom, check appropriate AA attributes in matrix to arrive at rating. Structural diversity is from #13. For class cover to be considered evenly distributed, the most and least prevalent vegetated classes must be within 20% of each other in terms of their percent composition of the AA (see #10). Abbreviations for surface water durations are as follows: P/P = permanent/perennial; S/I = seasonal/intermittent; T/E = temporary/ephemeral; and A = absent [see manual for further definitions of these terms]. Structural Diversity (see #13) High Moderate Low Class Cover Distribution (all vegetated classes) Even Uneven Even Uneven Even Duration of Surface Water in ≥ 10% of AA P/P S/I T/E A P/P S/I T/E A P/P S/I T/E A P/P S/I T/E A P/P S/I T/E A Low Disturbance at AA (see #12i) --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Moderate Disturbance at AA (see #12i) --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- High Disturbance at AA (see #12i) --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- M --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- iii. Rating: Use the conclusions from i and ii above and the matrix below to select the functional point and rating. Evidence of Wildlife Use (i) Wildlife Habitat Features Rating (ii) Exceptional High Moderate Low Substantial --- --- --- --- Moderate --- --- --- --- Minimal --- --- .2L --- MDT MONTANA WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM (revised March 2008) SECTION PERTAINING TO FUNCTIONS & VALUES ASSESSMENT 3 Comments: Minimal wildlife observations observed in the AA as it is surrounded on three sides by established residential development. Species observed included frogs, insects, small rodents (e.g. voles), and unidentified birds (not raptors). Deer likely pass through the area occasionally. No milkweed plants were observed. MDT MONTANA WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM (revised March 2008) SECTION PERTAINING TO FUNCTIONS & VALUES ASSESSMENT 4 Wetland/Site #(s): WET 1 14D. GENERAL FISH HABITAT NA (proceed to 14E) If the AA is not used by fish, fish use is not restorable due to habitat constraints, or is not desired from a management perspective [such as fish entrapped in a canal], then check the NA box and proceed to 14E. Assess this function if the AA is used by fish or the existing situation is “correctable” such that the AA could be used by fish [i.e., fish use is precluded by perched culvert or other barrier]. Type of Fishery: Cold Water (CW) Warm Water (WW) Use the CW or WW guidelines in the manual to complete the matrix. i. Habitat Quality and Known / Suspected Fish Species in AA: Use matrix to select the functional point and rating. Duration of Surface Water in AA Permanent / Perennial Seasonal / Intermittent Temporary / Ephemeral Aquatic Hiding / Resting / Escape Cover Optimal Adequate Poor Optimal Adequate Poor Optimal Adequate Poor Thermal Cover: optimal / suboptimal O S O S O S O S O S O S O S O S O S FWP Tier I fish species --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- FWP Tier II or Native Game fish species --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- FWP Tier III or Introduced Game fish --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- FWP Non-Game Tier IV or No fish species --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- .3L --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Sources used for identifying fish spp. potentially found in AA: No fish observed. FishMT (FWP) shows no fish data for this waterway. ii. Modified Rating: NOTE: Modified score cannot exceed 1.0 or be less than 0.1. a) Is fish use of the AA significantly reduced by a culvert, dike, or other man-made structure or activity, or is the waterbody included on the current final MDEQ list of waterbodies in need of TMDL development with listed “Probable Impaired Uses” including cold or warm water fishery or aquatic life support, or do aquatic nuisance plant or animal species (see Appendix E) occur in fish habitat? YES, reduce score in i by 0.1 = 0.10 or N0 b) Does the AA contain a documented spawning area or other critical habitat feature (i.e., sanctuary pool, upwelling area; specify in comments) for native fish or introduced game fish? YES, add to score in i or iia 0.1 = or N0 iii. Final Score and Rating: .2L Comments: 14E. FLOOD ATTENUATION NA (proceed to 14F) Applies only to wetlands that are subject to flooding via in-channel or overbank flow. If wetlands in AA are not flooded from in-channel or overbank flow, check the NA box and proceed to 14F. Entrenchment Ratio (ER) Estimation (see manual for additional guidance). Entrenchment ratio = (flood-prone width) / (bankfull width). Flood-prone width = estimated horizontal projection of where 2 X maximum bankfull depth elevation intersects the floodplain on each side of the stream. 2 / 1 = 2 flood prone width / bankfull width = entrenchment ratio Slightly Entrenched ER ≥ 2.2 Moderately Entrenched ER = 1.41 – 2.2 Entrenched ER = 1.0 – 1.4 C stream type D stream type E stream type B stream type A stream type F stream type G stream type i. Rating: Working from top to bottom, use the matrix below to select the functional point and rating. Estimated or Calculated Entrenchment (Rosgen 1994, 1996) Slightly Entrenched C, D, E stream types Moderately Entrenched B stream type Entrenched A, F, G stream types Percent of Flooded Wetland Classified as Forested and/or Scrub/Shrub 75% 25-75% <25% 75% 25-75% <25% 75% 25-75% <25% AA contains no outlet or restricted outlet --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- AA contains unrestricted outlet --- --- --- --- --- .4M --- --- --- ii. Are ≥10 acres of wetland in the AA subject to flooding AND are man-made features which may be significantly damaged by floods located within 0.5 mile downstream of the AA? YES NO Comments: Flood-prone Width Bankfull Width Bankfull Depth 2 x Bankfull Depth MDT MONTANA WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM (revised March 2008) SECTION PERTAINING TO FUNCTIONS & VALUES ASSESSMENT 5 Wetland/Site #(s): WET 1 14F. SHORT AND LONG TERM SURFACE WATER STORAGE NA (proceed to 14G) Applies to wetlands that flood or pond from overbank or in-channel flow, precipitation, upland surface flow, or groundwater flow. If no wetlands in the AA are subject to flooding or ponding, then check the NA box and proceed to 14G. i. Rating: Working from top to bottom, use the matrix below to select the functional point and rating. Abbreviations for surface water durations are as follows: P/P = permanent/perennial; S/I = seasonal/intermittent; and T/E = temporary/ephemeral [see manual for further definitions of these terms]. Estimated Maximum Acre Feet of Water Contained in Wetlands within the AA that are Subject to Periodic Flooding or Ponding >5 acre feet 1.1 to 5 acre feet ≤1 acre foot Duration of Surface Water at Wetlands within the AA P/P S/I T/E P/P S/I T/E P/P S/I T/E Wetlands in AA flood or pond ≥ 5 out of 10 years --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Wetlands in AA flood or pond < 5 out of 10 years --- --- --- --- --- --- .3L --- --- Comments: The AA does not contain a regulatory floodway. Flood frequency is an estimation. 14G. SEDIMENT / NUTRIENT / TOXICANT / RETENTION AND REMOVAL NA (proceed to 14H) Applies to wetland with potential to receive sediments, nutrients, or toxicants through influx of surface or ground water or direct input. If no wetlands in the AA are subject to such input, check the NA box and proceed to 14H. i. Rating: Working from top to bottom, use the matrix below to select the functional point and rating. Sediment, Nutrient, and Toxicant Input Levels within AA AA receives or surrounding land use has potential to deliver sediments, nutrients, or compounds at levels such that other functions are not substantially impaired. Minor sedimentation, sources of nutrients or toxicants, or signs of eutrophication present. Waterbody is on MDEQ list of waterbodies in need of TMDL development for “probable causes” related to sediment, nutrients, or toxicants or AA receives or surrounding land use has potential to deliver high levels of sediments, nutrients, or compounds such that other functions are substantially impaired. Major sedimentation, sources of nutrients or toxicants, or signs of eutrophication present. % Cover of Wetland Vegetation in AA ≥ 70% < 70% ≥ 70% < 70% Evidence of Flooding / Ponding in AA Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No AA contains no or restricted outlet --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- AA contains unrestricted outlet --- --- .6M --- --- --- --- --- Comments: It is assumed that these wetland fringe features receive agricultural run-off from surrounding farm land. 14H. SEDIMENT / SHORELINE STABILIZATION NA (proceed to 14I) Applies only if AA occurs on or within the banks of a river, stream, or other natural or man-made drainage, or on the shoreline of a standing water body which is subject to wave action. If 14H does not apply, check the NA box and proceed to 14I. % Cover of Wetland Streambank or Shoreline by Species with Stability Ratings of ≥6 (see Appendix F). Duration of Surface Water Adjacent to Rooted Vegetation Permanent / Perennial Seasonal / Intermittent Temporary / Ephemeral ≥ 65% --- --- --- 35-64% --- .6M --- < 35% --- --- --- Comments: 14I. PRODUCTION EXPORT / FOOD CHAIN SUPPORT i. Level of Biological Activity: Synthesis of wildlife and fish habitat rates (select). ii. Rating: Working from top to bottom, use the matrix below to select the functional point and rating. Factor A = acreage of vegetated wetland component in the AA; Factor B = level of biological activity rating from above (14Ii); Factor C = whether or not the AA contains a surface or subsurface outlet; the final three rows pertain to the duration of surface water in the AA, where P/P, S/I, and T/E were previously defined, and A = “absent” [see manual for further definitions of these terms]. A Vegetated Component >5 acres Vegetated Component 1-5 acres Vegetated Component <1 acre B High Moderate Low High Moderate Low High Moderate Low C Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No P/P --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- .5M --- --- --- --- --- --- --- S/I --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- T/E/A --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- General Fish Habitat Rating (14Diii) General Wildlife Habitat Rating (14Ciii) E/H M L E/H --- --- --- M --- --- --- L --- --- L NA --- --- --- MDT MONTANA WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM (revised March 2008) SECTION PERTAINING TO FUNCTIONS & VALUES ASSESSMENT 6 Wetland/Site #(s): WET 1 14I. PRODUCTION EXPORT / FOOD CHAIN SUPPORT (continued) iii. Modified Rating: Note: Modified score cannot exceed 1.0 or be less than 0.1. Vegetated Upland Buffer: Area with ≥ 30% plant cover, ≤ 15% noxious weed or ANVS cover, AND that is not subjected to periodic mechanical mowing or clearing (unless for weed control). Is there an average ≥ 50-foot wide vegetated upland buffer around ≥ 75% of the AA’s perimeter? YES, add 0.1 to score in ii = 0.6 NO iv. Final Score and Rating: .6M Comments: 14J. GROUNDWATER DISCHARGE / RECHARGE Check the appropriate indicators in i and ii below. i. Discharge Indicators ii. Recharge Indicators The AA is a slope wetland. Permeable substrate present without underlying impeding layer. Springs or seeps are known or observed. Wetland contains inlet but no outlet. Vegetation growing during dormant season/drought. Stream is a known ‘losing’ stream. Discharge volume decreases. Wetland occurs at the toe of a natural slope. Other: Seeps are present at the wetland edge. AA permanently flooded during drought periods. Wetland contains an outlet, but no inlet. Shallow water table and the site is saturated to the surface. Other: iii. Rating: Use the information from i and ii above and the table below to select the functional point and rating. Criteria Duration of Saturation at AA Wetlands FROM GROUNDWATER DISCHARGE or WITH WATER THAT IS RECHARGING THE GROUNDWATER SYSTEM P/P S/I T None Groundwater Discharge or Recharge --- --- --- --- Insufficient Data/Information NA Comments: Insufficient data to inform rating. 14K. UNIQUENESS i. Rating: Working from top to bottom, use the matrix below to select the functional point and rating. Replacement Potential AA contains fen, bog, warm springs or mature (>80 yr-old) forested wetland OR plant association listed as “S1” by the MTNHP AA does not contain previously cited rare types AND structural diversity (#13) is high OR contains plant association listed as “S2” by the MTNHP AA does not contain previously cited rare types OR associations AND structural diversity (#13) is low-moderate Estimated Relative Abundance (#11) Rare Common Abundant Rare Common Abundant Rare Common Abundant Low Disturbance at AA (#12i) --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Moderate Disturbance at AA (#12i) --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- High Disturbance at AA (#12i) --- --- --- --- --- --- --- .2L --- Comments: Wetland is typical of that bordering a stream in the Bozeman area. 14L. RECREATION / EDUCATION POTENTIAL NA (proceed to Overall Summary and Rating page) Affords ‘bonus’ points if AA provides a recreational or educational opportunity. i. Is the AA a known or potential recreational or educational site? YES, go to ii. NO, check the NA box. ii. Check categories that apply to the AA: Educational/Scientific Study Consumptive Recreational Non-consumptive recreational Other: iii. Rating: Use the matrix below to select the functional point and rating. Known or Potential Recreational or Educational Area Known Potential Public ownership or public easement with general public access (no permission required) --- .15H Private ownership with general public access (no permission required) --- --- Private or public ownership without general public access, or requiring permission for public access --- --- Comments: If the property is developed, the wetland will be retained as a green space park area with public access. A foot bridge will be installed over the creek to prevent erosion of the stream bank by foot traffic. 15. GENERAL SITE NOTES: The AA is a small undeveloped area with a creek running through it, surrounded to the W/N/E by single-family residential development, and to the S by cultivated fields. The AA has a paved road running through it and municipal stormwater infrastructure that drain into the creek. Delineation of wetland and upland boundaries within the AA primarily followed changes in soil conditions, hydrology; and in some cases, shifts in topography. MDT MONTANA WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM (revised March 2008) FUNCTION & VALUE SUMMARY AND OVERALL RATING 7 Wetland/Site #(s): WET 1 Function & Value Variables Rating – Actual Functional Points Possible Functional Points Functional Units: Actual Points x Estimated AA Acreage Indicate the Four Most Prominent Functions with an Asterisk A. Listed / Proposed T&E Species Habitat low 0.10 1.00 2.52 B. MT Natural Heritage Program Species Habitat low 0.20 1.00 5.04 C. General Wildlife Habitat low 0.20 1.00 5.04 D. General Fish Habitat low 0.20 1.00 5.04 E. Flood Attenuation mod 0.40 1.00 10.08 * F. Short and Long Term Surface Water Storage low 0.30 1.00 7.56 * G. Sediment / Nutrient / Toxicant Removal mod 0.60 1.00 15.12 * H. Sediment / Shoreline Stabilization NA 1.00 0 I. Production Export / Food Chain Support mod 0.60 1.00 15.12 * J. Groundwater Discharge / Recharge NA NA 0 K. Uniqueness low 0.20 1.00 5.04 L. Recreation / Education Potential (bonus point) high 0.15 3.78 Total Points 2.95 10 74.34 Total Functional Units Percent of Possible Score 30% (round to nearest whole number) Category I Wetland: (must satisfy one of the following criteria; otherwise go to Category II) Score of 1 functional point for Listed/Proposed Threatened or Endangered Species; or Score of 1 functional point for Uniqueness; or Score of 1 functional point for Flood Attenuation and answer to Question 14E.ii is "yes"; or Percent of possible score > 80% (round to nearest whole #). Category II Wetland: (Criteria for Category I not satisfied and meets any one of the following criteria; otherwise go to Category IV) Score of 1 functional point for MT Natural Heritage Program Species Habitat; or Score of .9 or 1 functional point for General Wildlife Habitat; or Score of .9 or 1 functional point for General Fish Habitat; or "High" to “Exceptional” ratings for both General Wildlife Habitat and General Fish/Aquatic Habitat; or Score of .9 functional point for Uniqueness; or Percent of possible score > 65% (round to nearest whole #). Category III Wetland: (Criteria for Categories I, II, or IV not satisfied) Category IV Wetland: (Criteria for Categories I or II are not satisfied and all of the following criteria are met; if not go to Category III) "Low" rating for Uniqueness; and Vegetated wetland component < 1 acre (do not include upland vegetated buffer); and Percent of possible score < 35% (round to nearest whole #). OVERALL ANALYSIS AREA (AA) RATING: Check the appropriate category based on the criteria outlined above. I II III IV