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North/Northwest Natural Area Screening Study, City of Saskatoon
Prepared for: City of Saskatoon Planning and Development Branch Community Services Department 201 – 3rd Avenue North Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H7 Prepared by: Stantec Consulting Ltd. 100 – 75 – 24th Street E Saskatoon, SK S7K 0K3
September 16, 2012
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1.0 INTR
2.0 THE2.1 LOC2.2 BIOP
2.2.12.2.22.2.32.2.42.2.5
2.3 HER
3.0 REG3.1 FED
3.1.13.1.23.1.33.1.43.1.5
3.2 PRO3.2.13.2.23.2.33.2.43.2.53.2.63.2.73.2.8
3.3 MUN3.3.1
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3.4 OTH3.4.13.4.2
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4.2.1 Inventory of Natural Areas ................................................................................... 4.2 4.2.2 Vegetation ............................................................................................................ 4.3 4.2.3 Wildlife ................................................................................................................. 4.4 4.2.4 Summary .............................................................................................................. 4.6
5.0 FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT OF THE NORTH SWALE ................................................. 5.1 5.1 METHODS .......................................................................................................................... 5.1
5.1.1 Wetland Functional Assessment .......................................................................... 5.1 5.1.2 Information Plan ................................................................................................... 5.3
5.2 FINDINGS ........................................................................................................................... 5.4 5.2.1 Physical Characteristics ....................................................................................... 5.4 5.2.2 Vegetation ............................................................................................................ 5.4 5.2.3 Wildlife ................................................................................................................. 5.7 5.2.4 Water Depth and Quality ...................................................................................... 5.7 5.2.5 Sediment Quality .................................................................................................. 5.7 5.2.6 Functional Assessment ........................................................................................ 5.8
6.0 HERITAGE ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................ 6.1 6.1 METHODS .......................................................................................................................... 6.1 6.2 FINDINGS ........................................................................................................................... 6.2
6.2.1 Areas of No Further Concern ............................................................................... 6.2 6.2.2 Areas Requiring Heritage Resources Impact Assessment (HRIA) Prior to
Development ........................................................................................................ 6.2 6.2.3 Archaeological Sites within the Study Area ......................................................... 6.3
7.0 RECOMMENDATIONS ...................................................................................................... 7.1 7.1 NATURAL AREAS OUTSIDE OF NORTH SWALE BOUNDARIES ................................... 7.1
7.1.1 Natural Areas – West Portion .............................................................................. 7.1 7.1.2 Natural Areas – East Portion ............................................................................... 7.2
7.2 NORTH SWALE .................................................................................................................. 7.2 7.2.1 Information Plan ................................................................................................... 7.2 7.2.2 Wetland Management Class Strategies ............................................................... 7.3 7.2.3 Linkage Opportunities .......................................................................................... 7.6
7.3 AIRPORT ZONING RESTRICTIONS ................................................................................. 7.6 7.4 HERITAGE RESOURCES .................................................................................................. 7.6
7.4.1 Potential Heritage Resource Sensitive Lands ...................................................... 7.6 7.4.2 Caswell Homestead Site ...................................................................................... 7.6 7.4.3 Valley Crest Homestead Site ............................................................................... 7.7 7.4.4 Battleford - Saskatoon Trail ................................................................................. 7.7
7.5 FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS ............................................................................................ 7.7
8.0 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................... 8.1
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Table 4.2: Provincially and Federally Tracked Species Observed within the Study Area
Scientific Name Common Name SKCDC
ranking1
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designation2
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Easting Northing
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Alisma gramineum Lej.
narrow-leaved water plantain
S3 n/a 5363 NW 35-37-5-W3M 389583 5787948
Antennaria corymbosa E.E. Nelson*
meadow pussytoes
S1 n/a 5311 NE 5-38-5-W3M 385170 5789186
5308 NE 4-38-5-W3M 386820 5789659
Eleocharis engelmannii Steud.
Engelmann's spikerush
S2 n/a 5140 SW 24-37-6-W3M 381132 5784121
Sisyrinchium septentrionale E.P. Bicknell
northern blue-eyed grass
S3? n/a 5307 SE 32-37-5-W3M 385245 5786553
Typha angustifolia L. narrow-leaved cattail
S1? n/a 5361 SE 2-38-5-W3M 390156 5787995
5060 SE 28-37-5-W3M 387252 5785515
Wildlife
Anthus spragueii Sprague’s pipit S3B Threatened 5033 SW-29-37-5-W3M Heard within quarter section
5047 SW-34-37-5-W3M Heard within quarter section
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Bobolink S5B Threatened 5161 NE-24-37-6-W3M 381930 5784369
Hirundo rustica Barn swallow S5B Threatened 5075 NE-16-37-6-W3M Heard within quarter section
1 S1; Extremely Rare, 5 or fewer occurrences in Saskatchewan, or very few remaining individuals S2; Rare, 6 to 20 occurrences in Saskatchewan or few remaining individuals S3, Rare to uncommon, 21 to 100 occurrences in Saskatchewan. S3B, Rare to uncommon, 21 to 100 occurrences in Saskatchewan. Rank applies to the breeding population in the province. S5B; Very common, more than 100 occurrences; widespread and abundant, but may be rare in parts of its range. Rank applies to the breeding population in the province. ?; means that there is some uncertainly with the ranking, either to do with the taxonomy of the species or the data that supports the ranking.
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Table 5.5: Wetland Management Classes – Results
Functions Wetland ID
5000 5001 5060 5061 5360 5361 5362 5363 5364 5365
Vegetative Diversity High High High High High Exceptional* High Exceptional* High High
Maintenance of Characteristic Hydrological Regime
Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate
Flood/Stormwater/ Attenuation Moderate High High Moderate Moderate High Moderate High High Moderate
Downstream Water Quality Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate
Maintenance of Wetland Water Quality Moderate Moderate High Moderate Moderate Exceptional Moderate Exceptional High Moderate
Shoreline Protection Not
Applicable Not
Applicable Not
Applicable Not
Applicable Not
ApplicableNot
Applicable Not
ApplicableNot
Applicable Not
ApplicableNot
Applicable
Maintenance of Characteristic Wildlife Habitat Structure
Moderate Moderate High Moderate High High Moderate High High High
Maintenance of Characteristic Fish Habitat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Moderate Not Applicable Moderate Moderate Not
ApplicableNot
Applicable
Maintenance of Characteristic Amphibian Habitat
Moderate Low Moderate Low Moderate Low Moderate Low Moderate Low
Aesthetics/Recreation/ Education/Cultural Moderate Low Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate
Commercial Uses Not
Applicable Not
Applicable Not
Applicable Not
Applicable Not
ApplicableNot Applicable
Not Applicable
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ApplicableNot
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Groundwater Interaction Combination Discharge, Recharge
*Exceptional given because of the presence of a provincially tracked species, which results in the wetland being classified as Preserve.
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Table 6.2: Known Archaeological Sites within the Study Area
Site Name Borden Land Location UTM (NAD 83, Zone 13)
Description Recommendation Easting Northing
Caswell Homestead Site
FbNq-8 SW 26-37-5-W3M
386085 5784985 Historic remains of the homestead John J. Caswell.
HRIA prior to disturbance by development.
Valley Crest Homestead Site
TBA NE 23-37-5-W3M
389273 5784034 Historic homestead; oral tradition indicates an infant burial at this location.
HRIA prior to disturbance by development, remote sensing to locate the burial is recommended as well.
Battleford - Saskatoon Trail
n/a 16-37-6-W3M Historic maps indicate a possibility for historic trail remnants in uncultivated wetland margins within this section
HRIA of uncultivated wetland margins prior to disturbance by development.
None FbNq-1 27-37-6-W3M (provenienced to section only)
A single Scotsbluff (8800 years BP) was found by a landowner somewhere within the section. The point itself is still with the collector; but its existence creates a high archaeological potential for the whole section because of the possibility that the site it came from is somewhere in the section.
HRIA prior to disturbance by development.
Blue Lettuce Site
FbNq-2 NE 20-37-05-W3M
385349 5784321 Small scatter of stone tools indicative of potential for intact archaeological sites in the area.
HRIA prior to disturbance by development.
Agriplace Site FbNq-3 SE 20-37-5-W3M
385549 5783320 Small scatter of stone tools indicative of potential for intact archaeological sites in the area.
HRIA prior to disturbance by development.
Site #1 FbNq-5 SE 22-37-06-W3M
378749 5783621 Scatter of McKean/Pelican Lake (about 4100-1850 years BP) artifacts including a precontact copper tool, also a historic gunflint.
HRIA prior to disturbance by development.
Site #2 FbNq-6 NE 22-37-06-W3M
378949 5784921 Scatter of Pelican Lake (3300 -1850 years BP) stone tools.
HRIA prior to disturbance by development.
Site #3 FbNq-7 NW 22-37-06-W3M
377949 5784721 Scatter of stone tools. HRIA prior to disturbance by development.
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Table 7.1: Management Class Strategies and Recommendations
Management
Class Management Strategy Stormwater Treatment Buffer Hydrologic Guidelines1
Preserve
Maintain wetland and existing functions,
values and wildlife habitat. Active
management may be required to protect
unique features. Strict avoidance
standards should be applied and
conservation easements may be
appropriate.
Avoid conveyed flows where prudent and
feasible. Upstream sediment and nutrient
pretreatment is required to maintain
background loading rates. Maintain
existing hydrology and divert increased
flows. Avoid concentrating flows.
≥15 m for water quality
and ≥30 m for
wildlife habitat.2
Bounce (10 yr): Existing Inundation (1 & 2 yr): Existing (10 yr): Existing Runout Control:3 No Change Maintain existing hydrology. Encourage infiltration and reduced impervious BMPs. Conduct water budget analysis.
Manage 1 Maintain wetland without degrading existing
functions, values and wildlife habitat.
Pretreat conveyed flows to maintain
background loading rates. 10-15 m
Bounce (10 yr): Existing + 0.15 m Inundation (1 & 2 yr): Existing plus 1 day (10 yr): Existing + 7 days Runout Control:2 No Change Maintain existing hydrology. Encourage infiltration and reduced impervious BMPs.
Manage 2
Maintain wetland footprint. Improve wetland
biological and plant community
diversity/integrity or enhance other
functions if possible.
Pretreat all conveyed discharges to
remove all heavy particles and maximize
removal of fine grained sediment prior to
discharging to the wetland.
7.5-10 m
Bounce (10 yr): Existing + 0.3 m Inundation (1& 2 yr): Existing plus 2 days (10 yr): Existing + 14 days Runout Control: 2 0 to 0.3 m above existing runout
(Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources 2012) 1 Bounce: difference between the peak flood elevation and the normal wetland elevation. Inundation Period: time that flood waters are temporarily stored in the wetland that exceed the normal wetland elevation Runout control: elevation of the outlet Water budget: a water balance calculation, which accounts for the inflow and outflow of water to and from the habitat area over a certain period, while at the same time,
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Natural Area InventoryWest Portion
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Natural Area InventoryEast Portion
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Tracked Wildlife#* Barn Swallow (S5B S5M- Threatened)#* Bobolink (S5B- Threatened)#* Sprague's Pipit (S3B-Threatened)
Tracked PlantsEngelmann' s spikerush (S2)
Engelmann' s spikerush-1966 (S2)
meadow pussytoes (S1)
narrow leaved cattail (S1?)
narrow leaved water plantain (S3)
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North Swale Wetland Management Classes and Information Plan
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Wetland Management ClassesPreserveManage 1Ecological boundaryProperty access grantedStudy_AreaWatercourse
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Red Pheasant Reserve
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NORTH/NORTHWEST NATURAL AREA SCREENING STUDY City of Saskatoon
APPENDIX A Land Capability for Agriculture - Classes and Subclasses
Soil Capability for Agriculture
The Canada Land Inventory (CLI) classification system is divided into 8 classes, which rate agricultural land capability and identify specific limiting factors to agricultural production. Class 1 lands have the highest capability to support agricultural land use activities and Class 7 lands have the lowest capability. The CLI Soil Capability for Agriculture classes and subclasses are described below (Environment Canada 1972).
Description
Class 1 Soils in this class have no significant limitations in use for crops. 2 Soils in this class have moderate limitations that restrict the range of crops or require
moderate conservation practices. 3 Soils in this class have moderately severe limitations that restrict the range of crops or
require special conservation practices. 4 Soils in this class have severe limitations that restrict the range of crops or require special
conservation practices, or both. 5 Soils in this class have very severe limitations that restrict their capability to producing
perennial forage crops, and improvement practices are feasible. 6 Soils in this class are capable only of producing perennial forage crops, and improvement
practices are not feasible. 7 Soils in this class have no capability for arable culture or permanent pasture. O Organic soils Subclasses
C Adverse Climate - this subclass denotes a significant adverse climate for crop production as 'median' climate which is defined as one with sufficiently high growing-season temperatures to bring crops to maturity.
E Erosion - this subclass includes soils where damage from erosion is a limitation to agricultural use.
M Moisture Limitations - this subclass consists of soils where crops are affected by drought owing to inherent soil characteristics. These soils usually have low water-holding capacity.
N Salinity – this subclass includes soils that possess excessive soluble salts which adversely affect crop growth or restrict the range of crops that may be grown.
P Stoniness – this subclass consists of soils that are sufficiently stony to hinder tillage, planting and harvesting operations.
T Topography - this subclass is made up of soils where topography is a limitation. Both the percent of slope and the pattern or frequency of slopes in different directions affect the cost of farming and the uniformity of growth and maturity of crops as well as the hazard of erosion.
W Excess Water - this subclass includes soils where excess water other than brought about by inundation is a limitation to agricultural use. Excess water may result from inadequate soil drainage, a high water table, seepage or from runoff from surrounding areas.
NORTH/NORTHWEST NATURAL AREA SCREENING STUDY City of Saskatoon
APPENDIX B Stewart and Kantrud (1971) Wetland Classification System
Stewart and Kantrud (1971) Wetland Classification System
The Stewart and Kantrud (1971) wetland classification system is divided into three hierarchical levels (classes, subclasses, and cover types). Numerous wetland characteristics, such as water permanence, water chemistry, vegetation life form, cover interspersion, species composition and dominance, are evaluated in order to classify a wetland. Below is a description of the Stewart and Kantrud (1971) wetland classes, subclasses, and cover types. Classes Each major class of natural ponds and lakes is distinguished by the vegetational zone that occurs in the central (or deepest) part and occupies 5% or more of the total wetland area. There are seven major classes of natural ponds and lakes, which include:
Class 1 – Ephemeral ponds Class 2 – Temporary ponds Class 3 – Seasonal ponds and lakes Class 4 – Semi-permanent ponds and lakes Class 5 – Permanent ponds and lakes Class 6 – Alkali ponds and lakes Class 7 – Fen (alkaline bog) ponds.
Subclasses The subclasses of natural ponds and lakes are based on differences in species composition of plant communities within the wet meadow, shallow marsh, or deep marsh zones, which are correlated with variations in average salinity of surface waters. Not all subclasses occur within each class of wetland. For example, no subclasses occur within Class I ephemeral ponds, Class VI alkali ponds and lakes, and Class VII fen ponds. Overall, there are five subclasses of natural ponds and lakes, which include:
Subclass A - Fresh (occurs in Class II, III, IV) Subclass B - Slightly Brackish (occurs in Class II, III, IV, V) Subclass C - Moderately Brackish (occurs in Class III, IV, V) Subclass D - Brackish (occurs in Class IV, V) Subclass E - Subsaline (occurs in Class IV, V).
Cover Types Cover types represent differences in the spatial relation between emergent vegetation cover and open water or exposed bottom soil. There are four cover types within natural ponds and lakes, which include:
Cover type 1 – closed stands of emergent vegetation with open water or bare soil covering less than 5 percent of wetland area. Cover type 2 – open water or bare soil covering 5 to 95 percent of the wetland area. Cover type 3 – open water surrounded by peripheral band of emergent vegetation cover, with an average width of 6 feet or more in width. Cover type 4 - open water surrounded by peripheral band of emergent vegetation cover, with an average width of less than 6 feet in width.
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APPENDIX C Natural Area Inventory of the North/Northwest Screening Area
Table C.1. Natural Area Inventory of the North/Northwest Screening Area
QRT SEC TWP RGE MER5000 Wetland 21.54 4 3 NW 17 37 05 3 Y5001 Wetland 4.08 4 2 SW 20 37 05 3 Y5003 Wetland 5.31 3 1 N 30 37 05 3 Y5004 Wetland 4.83 3 1 NW 19 37 05 3 Y5006 Wetland 0.17 3 1 NW 19 37 05 3 Y5011 Wetland 1.18 3 1 SE 25 37 06 3 Y5012 Wetland 1.65 3 1 NE 24 37 06 3 Y5013 Wetland 0.89 2 1 NE 24 37 06 3 Y5014 Wetland 0.13 2 2 NW 19 37 05 3 Y5015 Wetland 0.55 3 2 NE 19 37 05 3 Y5017 Wetland 1.17 3 2 SW 30 37 05 3 Y5019 Wetland 0.10 3 2 SE 30 37 05 3 Y5020 Wetland 0.05 2 1 NE 25 37 06 3 Y5021 Wetland 0.52 3 3 SE 30 37 05 3 Y5022 Wetland 1.92 2 1 SE 30 37 05 3 Y5023 Wetland 0.13 2 1 NW 29 37 05 3 Y5024 Wetland 0.83 3 1 SW 32 37 05 3 Y5025 Wetland 0.62 2 1 SE 31 37 05 3 Y5026 Wetland 0.60 3 1 SE 31 37 05 3 Y5029 Wetland 0.24 3 3 E 20 37 05 3 Y5030 Wetland 0.08 3 3 SE 20 37 05 3 Y5031 Wetland 11.45 3 3 NW 20 37 05 3 Y5032 Wetland 0.22 3 - SE 25 37 06 3 Y5033 Wetland 2.41 3 2 S 29 37 05 3 Y5034 Wetland 6.41 3 1 NE 32 37 05 3 Y5035 Wetland 0.17 3 2 NE 32 37 05 3 Y5036 Wetland 0.19 3 1 NE 32 37 05 3 Y5037 Wetland 4.65 3 1 SE 32 37 05 3 Y5038 Wetland 0.50 3 1 SE 32 37 05 3 Y5039 Wetland 0.86 4 1 NW 33 37 05 3 Y5040 Wetland 0.08 3 1 NW 33 37 05 3 Y5041 Wetland 0.35 4 1 NW 33 37 05 3 Y5042 Wetland 0.48 4 2 NW 33 37 05 3 Y5043 Wetland 0.07 3 1 NW 33 37 05 3 Y5044 Wetland 0.11 3 1 NW 33 37 05 3 Y5045 Wetland 0.52 3 1 NW 33 37 05 3 Y5046 Wetland 0.38 3 1 NW 33 37 05 3 Y5047 Wetland 1.04 2 1 W 34 37 05 3 Y5048 Wetland 0.44 3 1 SW 34 37 05 3 Y5049 Wetland 2.50 3 2 SW 34 37 05 3 Y5050 Wetland 4.84 4 3 SE 33 37 05 3 Y5052 Wetland 0.46 5 - SW 26 37 05 3 Y5053 Wetland 0.30 4 - SW 26 37 05 3 Y5054 Wetland 1.31 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 Y5055 Wetland 0.26 3 - SW 26 37 05 3 Y5057 Wetland 0.78 3 - NW 26 37 05 3 Y5059 Wetland 1.53 3 1 NE 27 37 05 3 Y5060 Wetland 57.12 5 3 S 28 37 05 3 Y5061 Wetland 23.23 4 - NW 27 37 05 3 Y5062 Wetland 4.95 2 - SW 34 37 05 3 Y5063 Wetland 0.32 2 - NW 34 37 05 3 Y
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Class
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QRT SEC TWP RGE MERField
CheckedLegal Land LocationNatural
Area IDNatural
Area TypeCover TypeArea (ha)
Wetland Class
5065 Wetland 5.18 3 2 NW 32 37 05 3 Y5066 Wetland 1.73 3 1 NE 13 37 06 3 Y5067 Wetland 2.86 2 1 NE 13 37 06 3 Y5068 Wetland 0.40 2 1 NE 13 37 06 3 Y5069 Wetland 0.11 2 1 NE 13 37 06 3 Y5070 Wetland 0.06 2 1 NE 13 37 06 3 Y5071 Wetland 4.86 3 1 N 13 37 06 3 Y5072 Wetland 0.03 2 2 NE 13 37 06 3 Y5075 Wetland 1.00 3 2 E 16 37 06 3 Y5076 Wetland 0.35 3 2 NE 16 37 06 3 Y5077 Wetland 0.24 3 2 NE 16 37 06 3 Y5078 Wetland 0.95 3 2 NE 16 37 06 3 Y5079 Wetland 0.33 3 1 SW 22 37 06 3 Y5080 Wetland 0.32 3 3 SW 22 37 06 3 Y5081 Wetland 5.26 3 3 NW 22 37 06 3 Y5082 Wetland 0.27 3 3 NW 22 37 06 3 Y5083 Wetland 3.22 3 3 NW 22 37 06 3 Y5084 Wetland 1.73 3 3 NE 22 37 06 3 Y5085 Wetland 1.08 3 2 NE 22 37 06 3 Y5086 Wetland 0.05 3 2 NW 15 37 06 3 Y5087 Wetland 0.45 3 2 SE 22 37 06 3 Y5088 Wetland 1.32 3 2 SW 23 37 06 3 Y5089 Wetland 2.82 3 3 SW 23 37 06 3 Y5090 Wetland 2.56 3 2 SW 23 37 06 3 Y5091 Wetland 3.30 4 2 NW 14 37 06 3 Y5093 Wetland 1.22 4 2 NW 14 37 06 3 Y5094 Wetland 0.49 2 2 NW 14 37 06 3 Y5095 Wetland 0.95 3 2 SW 14 37 06 3 Y5096 Wetland 5.93 4 3 SE 14 37 06 3 Y5097 Wetland 0.70 3 - SW 14 37 06 3 Y5102 Wetland 2.33 3 - NW 14 37 06 3 Y5103 Wetland 2.70 4 3 SE 14 37 06 3 Y5104 Wetland 1.79 3 3 SE 14 37 06 3 Y5105 Wetland 1.25 3 2 SE 14 37 06 3 Y5106 Wetland 1.02 3 2 SE 14 37 06 3 Y5107 Wetland 4.30 3 3 SE 14 37 06 3 Y5108 Wetland 0.22 3 2 SE 14 37 06 3 Y5109 Wetland 1.82 3 2 SE 23 37 06 3 Y5110 Wetland 0.72 2 - SE 23 37 06 3 Y5111 Wetland 0.25 2 - SE 23 37 06 3 Y5112 Wetland 0.06 2 - SE 23 37 06 3 Y5113 Wetland 3.04 3 2 SE 23 37 06 3 Y5116 Wetland 0.34 3 - SE 23 37 06 3 Y5117 Wetland 0.05 3 - SE 23 37 06 3 Y5118 Wetland 0.24 3 - S 23 37 06 3 Y5119 Wetland 0.09 3 2 SE 23 37 06 3 Y5120 Wetland 0.55 3 2 S 23 37 06 3 Y5121 Wetland 0.05 2 2 SW 23 37 06 3 Y5122 Wetland 0.68 3 - SW 23 37 06 3 Y5123 Wetland 0.24 2 - SW 23 37 06 3 Y5124 Wetland 0.11 2 - SW 23 37 06 3 Y5125 Wetland 0.04 2 - SW 23 37 06 3 Y5126 Wetland 0.10 2 - SW 23 37 06 3 Y
Page 2 of 16
QRT SEC TWP RGE MERField
CheckedLegal Land LocationNatural
Area IDNatural
Area TypeCover TypeArea (ha)
Wetland Class
5127 Wetland 0.43 3 3 S 23 37 06 3 Y5128 Wetland 0.08 2 2 SE 23 37 06 3 Y5129 Wetland 3.23 4 - W 14 37 06 3 Y5131 Wetland 0.35 3 2 SE 23 37 06 3 Y5132 Wetland 0.06 2 - SE 23 37 06 3 Y5133 Wetland 0.69 3 2 SE 23 37 06 3 Y5134 Wetland 1.82 3 2 SE 23 37 06 3 Y5135 Wetland 0.41 3 - SE 23 37 06 3 Y5136 Wetland 0.73 3 - SE 23 37 06 3 Y5140 Wetland 2.78 3 2 W 24 37 06 3 Y5142 Wetland 0.22 2 3 NW 24 37 06 3 Y5143 Wetland 0.89 3 3 NW 24 37 06 3 Y5144 Wetland 9.88 4 3 NW 24 37 06 3 Y5145 Wetland 0.15 2 - NW 24 37 06 3 Y5146 Wetland 0.06 2 - NW 24 37 06 3 Y5147 Wetland 0.61 3 2 NW 24 37 06 3 Y5148 Wetland 0.15 3 2 NE 24 37 06 3 Y5149 Wetland 1.35 3 - SE 24 37 06 3 Y5150 Wetland 2.77 3 3 SW 24 37 06 3 Y5151 Wetland 0.10 2 3 SW 24 37 06 3 Y5152 Wetland 0.81 3 3 SW 24 37 06 3 Y5153 Wetland 0.33 3 2 SW 24 37 06 3 Y5154 Wetland 2.77 3 2 SW 24 37 06 3 Y5155 Wetland 0.57 3 3 SW 24 37 06 3 Y5156 Wetland 0.79 3 3 NW 24 37 06 3 Y5157 Wetland 6.67 3 3 NW 24 37 06 3 Y5158 Wetland 0.07 2 2 NW 24 37 06 3 Y5159 Wetland 2.84 3 3 NW 24 37 06 3 Y5160 Wetland 2.38 3 3 NE 24 37 06 3 Y5161 Wetland 3.51 4 3 NE 24 37 06 3 Y5162 Wetland 10.42 4 3 NE 24 37 06 3 Y5163 Wetland 5.03 3 3 NE 24 37 06 3 Y5164 Wetland 1.63 3 3 SE 24 37 06 3 Y5165 Wetland 0.20 3 3 SE 24 37 06 3 Y5166 Wetland 1.56 3 - SE 24 37 06 3 Y5170 Wetland 0.12 3 3 NW 24 37 06 3 Y5172 Wetland 0.71 3 1 N 24 37 06 3 Y5174 Wetland 0.34 2 - SE 24 37 06 3 Y5175 Wetland 0.33 3 2 SE 24 37 06 3 Y5176 Wetland 0.27 3 - SW 25 37 06 3 Y5177 Wetland 0.19 2 - SW 25 37 06 3 Y5178 Wetland 0.49 3 - W 25 37 06 3 Y5179 Wetland 0.07 2 - N 25 37 06 3 Y5180 Wetland 0.22 3 - S 25 37 06 3 Y5181 Wetland 0.40 4 - SW 25 37 06 3 Y5182 Wetland 0.09 2 2 SW 25 37 06 3 Y5183 Wetland 0.30 3 3 SE 26 37 06 3 Y5184 Wetland 2.26 2 2 SE 26 37 06 3 Y5185 Wetland 2.00 3 2 SE 26 37 06 3 Y5186 Wetland 2.23 3 3 SE 26 37 06 3 Y5187 Wetland 0.95 2 2 SE 26 37 06 3 Y5188 Wetland 1.46 3 - SE 26 37 06 3 Y5189 Wetland 0.46 3 - SE 26 37 06 3 Y
Page 3 of 16
QRT SEC TWP RGE MERField
CheckedLegal Land LocationNatural
Area IDNatural
Area TypeCover TypeArea (ha)
Wetland Class
5190 Wetland 1.10 4 - NW 25 37 06 3 Y5191 Wetland 0.61 3 - NW 25 37 06 3 Y5192 Wetland 0.18 3 - NE 25 37 06 3 Y5193 Wetland 0.73 4 3 SW 26 37 06 3 Y5194 Wetland 0.69 4 3 NW 23 37 06 3 Y5195 Wetland 2.27 3 2 SW 26 37 06 3 Y5196 Wetland 0.91 4 3 SW 26 37 06 3 Y5197 Wetland 0.66 3 3 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5198 Wetland 0.46 3 2 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5199 Wetland 0.08 3 3 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5200 Wetland 0.54 3 - SE 26 37 06 3 Y5201 Wetland 0.34 2 - SE 26 37 06 3 Y5202 Wetland 1.50 3 - SE 26 37 06 3 Y5203 Wetland 0.40 2 2 SE 26 37 06 3 Y5204 Wetland 4.24 3 2 S 26 37 06 3 Y5205 Wetland 0.58 3 2 SW 26 37 06 3 Y5206 Wetland 4.03 4 2 SW 26 37 06 3 Y5207 Wetland 0.05 3 2 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5208 Wetland 0.81 3 3 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5209 Wetland 0.45 3 4 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5210 Wetland 0.44 3 4 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5211 Wetland 2.37 3 3 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5212 Wetland 0.02 2 2 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5213 Wetland 0.30 3 3 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5214 Wetland 1.68 3 3 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5215 Wetland 0.32 2 2 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5216 Wetland 0.29 3 2 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5217 Wetland 0.00 3 2 SW 30 37 05 3 Y5218 Wetland 0.00 3 2 SW 30 37 05 3 Y5219 Wetland 0.01 3 2 SW 30 37 05 3 Y5220 Wetland 0.11 2 2 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5221 Wetland 0.01 2 - SE 27 37 06 3 Y5222 Wetland 0.48 2 3 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5223 Wetland 0.01 2 2 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5224 Wetland 0.03 3 2 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5225 Wetland 1.36 2 3 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5226 Wetland 0.19 2 2 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5227 Wetland 0.07 2 2 SE 27 37 06 3 Y5228 Wetland 0.08 3 - SE 27 37 06 3 Y5229 Wetland 0.65 2 - E 27 37 06 3 Y5300 Wetland 0.54 3 3 SE 35 37 06 3 Y5301 Wetland 0.51 3 2 SE 35 37 06 3 Y5302 Wetland 0.97 3 2 SW 36 37 06 3 Y5303 Wetland 0.81 3 2 SW 36 37 06 3 Y5304 Wetland 3.56 3 2 NW 36 37 06 3 Y5305 Wetland 0.88 2 2 SE 32 37 05 3 Y5307 Wetland 0.73 2 1 SE 32 37 05 3 Y5308 Wetland 0.32 3 2 NE 04 38 05 3 Y5310 Wetland 0.17 3 1 NW 05 38 05 3 Y5311 Wetland 0.83 3 - N 05 38 05 3 Y5312 Wetland 1.03 2 1 NW 04 38 05 3 Y5313 Wetland 0.10 4 3 SW 04 38 05 3 Y5314 Wetland 4.02 3 - SE 04 38 05 3 Y
Page 4 of 16
QRT SEC TWP RGE MERField
CheckedLegal Land LocationNatural
Area IDNatural
Area TypeCover TypeArea (ha)
Wetland Class
5320 Wetland 0.97 3 - SE 04 38 05 3 Y5321 Wetland 0.20 3 - NE 04 38 05 3 Y5322 Wetland 0.39 3 2 NE 04 38 05 3 Y5323 Wetland 0.13 3 2 NE 04 38 05 3 Y5324 Wetland 0.17 3 - NE 04 38 05 3 Y5325 Wetland 0.15 2 2 NE 04 38 05 3 Y5326 Wetland 0.09 3 - NE 04 38 05 3 Y5327 Wetland 0.29 3 - NE 04 38 05 3 Y5328 Wetland 0.25 3 - NE 04 38 05 3 Y5329 Wetland 0.07 3 - NE 04 38 05 3 Y5330 Wetland 0.41 3 2 N 04 38 05 3 Y5331 Wetland 0.33 3 - NW 04 38 05 3 Y5332 Wetland 0.48 3 - NE 04 38 05 3 Y5333 Wetland 0.19 3 - NE 04 38 05 3 Y5334 Wetland 0.26 2 - NE 04 38 05 3 Y5335 Wetland 0.21 2 - NE 04 38 05 3 Y5336 Wetland 0.86 3 - NE 04 38 05 3 Y5337 Wetland 0.20 3 - NE 04 38 05 3 Y5339 Wetland 0.26 3 - E 09 38 05 3 Y5340 Wetland 0.52 4 - NE 04 38 05 3 Y5341 Wetland 0.62 3 - NE 04 38 05 3 Y5342 Wetland 0.31 3 2 NW 03 38 05 3 Y5343 Wetland 0.08 3 - NW 03 38 05 3 Y5345 Wetland 1.36 2 - NW 03 38 05 3 Y5346 Wetland 2.34 3 - NW 03 38 05 3 Y5347 Wetland 2.15 3 - NW 03 38 05 3 Y5348 Wetland 0.77 3 - NW 03 38 05 3 Y5349 Wetland 3.28 4 3 S 03 38 05 3 Y5351 Wetland 0.03 3 1 SW 03 38 05 3 Y5352 Wetland 0.25 3 - SW 03 38 05 3 Y5353 Wetland 1.93 3 - SW 03 38 05 3 Y5354 Wetland 1.56 3 2 NW 03 38 05 3 Y5355 Wetland 0.36 3 - SW 03 38 05 3 Y5356 Wetland 0.37 3 - SW 03 38 05 3 Y5357 Wetland 0.13 3 - SW 03 38 05 3 Y5358 Wetland 2.48 4 - SE 10 38 05 3 Y5359 Wetland 18.43 4 3 N 34 37 05 3 Y5360 Wetland 50.24 4 3 S 34 37 5 3 Y5361 Wetland 33.84 4 2 S 02 38 05 3 Y5362 Wetland 26.48 4 2 NE 34 37 05 3 Y5363 Wetland 4.67 3 2 NW 35 37 05 3 Y5364 Wetland 20.75 4 2 E 34 37 05 3 Y5365 Wetland 46.33 4 - W 21 37 05 3 N5366 Wetland 0.04 3 - NW 03 38 05 3 Y5367 Wetland 1.83 3 - SE 29 37 05 3 Y5400 Wetland 0.29 2 - SE 16 37 06 3 N5402 Wetland 0.08 2 - NE 16 37 06 3 N5403 Wetland 0.27 2 - NE 16 37 06 3 N5404 Wetland 0.03 2 - NE 16 37 06 3 N5405 Wetland 0.15 2 - NE 16 37 06 3 N5406 Wetland 1.08 2 - NE 16 37 06 3 Y5407 Wetland 0.07 2 - NE 22 37 06 3 N5408 Wetland 0.15 2 - NE 22 37 06 3 N
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QRT SEC TWP RGE MERField
CheckedLegal Land LocationNatural
Area IDNatural
Area TypeCover TypeArea (ha)
Wetland Class
5409 Wetland 0.48 2 - SE 24 37 06 3 N5410 Wetland 0.14 3 - SW 31 37 05 3 N5411 Wetland 0.14 3 - SE 04 38 05 3 N5412 Wetland 0.15 3 - SE 04 38 05 3 N5413 Wetland 9.42 2 - SE 04 38 05 3 N5414 Wetland 0.20 2 - SW 26 37 05 3 N5415 Wetland 0.31 2 - SW 26 37 05 3 N5416 Wetland 0.56 3 - SE 34 37 05 3 N5417 Wetland 0.25 2 - NW 26 37 05 3 N5500 Wetland 0.61 3 - SE 16 37 06 3 N5501 Wetland 0.19 3 2 NE 16 37 06 3 N5502 Wetland 0.55 3 2 NE 16 37 06 3 Y5503 Wetland 0.14 3 2 NE 16 37 06 3 Y5504 Wetland 0.34 2 2 NE 16 37 06 3 Y5505 Wetland 15.40 3 2 W 15 37 06 3 Y5506 Wetland 2.71 4 2 NW 15 37 06 3 N5507 Wetland 0.33 3 2 SE 14 37 06 3 N5508 Wetland 0.61 3 2 NW 22 37 06 3 Y5509 Wetland 1.49 3 2 SW 22 37 06 3 Y5510 Wetland 0.34 3 2 SW 22 37 06 3 Y5511 Wetland 0.25 3 2 SW 22 37 06 3 Y5512 Wetland 1.42 4 2 SW 22 37 06 3 Y5513 Wetland 4.12 3 - SE 22 37 06 3 Y5514 Wetland 0.58 3 - NE 22 37 06 3 Y5517 Wetland 2.71 3 - E 22 37 06 3 Y5518 Wetland 0.95 2 - SE 35 37 06 3 N5519 Wetland 1.59 3 - NE 32 37 05 3 N5520 Wetland 2.15 2 - E 05 38 05 3 N5521 Wetland 1.31 2 - SW 03 38 05 3 N5522 Wetland 0.32 3 - NE 04 38 05 3 N5523 Wetland 0.24 3 - NE 04 38 05 3 N5524 Wetland 0.22 3 - E 04 38 05 3 N5525 Wetland 0.40 4 - NE 04 38 05 3 N5526 Wetland 0.29 3 - SE 04 38 05 3 N5527 Wetland 2.14 2 - S 03 38 05 3 N5528 Wetland 0.32 3 - SE 03 38 05 3 N5529 Wetland 0.34 3 - W 03 38 05 3 N5530 Wetland 0.19 3 - NW 03 38 05 3 N5531 Wetland 0.36 3 - NE 03 38 05 3 N5532 Wetland 2.91 4 - NW 16 37 06 3 N5533 Wetland 6.88 4 - NW 16 37 06 3 N5534 Wetland 2.79 2 - N 16 37 06 3 N5535 Wetland 0.34 3 - NW 16 37 06 3 N5536 Wetland 3.97 3 - N 16 37 06 3 N5537 Wetland 0.45 3 - NW 16 37 06 3 N5538 Wetland 1.49 3 - W 16 37 06 3 N5539 Wetland 0.52 2 - SW 16 37 06 3 N5540 Wetland 66.61 4 - E 09 37 06 3 N5541 Wetland 2.68 3 - SE 16 37 06 3 N5542 Wetland 1.29 2 - SE 16 37 06 3 N5543 Wetland 1.95 2 - SW 16 37 06 3 N5544 Wetland 1.05 3 - NE 16 37 06 3 N5545 Wetland 1.12 3 - SE 16 37 06 3 N
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QRT SEC TWP RGE MERField
CheckedLegal Land LocationNatural
Area IDNatural
Area TypeCover TypeArea (ha)
Wetland Class
5546 Wetland 0.13 3 - SE 16 37 06 3 N5547 Wetland 1.34 3 - NE 16 37 06 3 N5548 Wetland 0.51 3 - NE 16 37 06 3 N5549 Wetland 0.12 3 - NE 16 37 06 3 N5550 Wetland 1.00 3 - NE 16 37 06 3 N5551 Wetland 0.30 2 - SE 16 37 06 3 N5552 Wetland 3.21 2 - SE 16 37 06 3 N5553 Wetland 0.26 4 - SW 15 37 06 3 N5554 Wetland 0.86 2 - SW 15 37 06 3 N5555 Wetland 0.73 3 - SW 15 37 06 3 N5556 Wetland 0.18 2 - SW 15 37 06 3 N5557 Wetland 0.29 2 - SW 15 37 06 3 N5558 Wetland 2.77 3 - SE 16 37 06 3 N5559 Wetland 0.09 3 - SW 15 37 06 3 N5560 Wetland 3.58 4 - SE 15 37 06 3 N5561 Wetland 0.80 3 - SW 15 37 06 3 N5562 Wetland 1.23 3 - SW 15 37 06 3 N5563 Wetland 0.33 3 - SW 15 37 06 3 N5564 Wetland 0.66 3 - SW 15 37 06 3 N5565 Wetland 6.70 3 - SW 15 37 06 3 N5566 Wetland 2.12 3 - SE 15 37 06 3 N5567 Wetland 2.33 4 - NE 15 37 06 3 N5568 Wetland 1.66 3 - NE 15 37 06 3 N5569 Wetland 3.19 4 - NE 15 37 06 3 N5570 Wetland 0.26 3 - NE 15 37 06 3 N5571 Wetland 0.17 3 - NE 15 37 06 3 N5572 Wetland 0.33 3 - NE 15 37 06 3 N5573 Wetland 1.31 3 - NE 15 37 06 3 N5574 Wetland 1.81 3 - NE 15 37 06 3 N5575 Wetland 0.65 2 - NE 15 37 06 3 N5576 Wetland 0.35 3 - NW 15 37 06 3 N5577 Wetland 0.52 3 - NW 15 37 06 3 N5578 Wetland 0.52 2 - NW 15 37 06 3 N5579 Wetland 0.14 2 - NW 15 37 06 3 N5580 Wetland 1.13 2 - NW 15 37 06 3 N5581 Wetland 0.13 3 - NW 15 37 06 3 N5582 Wetland 0.24 3 - NW 15 37 06 3 N5583 Wetland 10.35 2 - SW 15 37 06 3 N5584 Wetland 0.24 2 - NE 15 37 06 3 N5585 Wetland 0.06 2 - NE 15 37 06 3 N5586 Wetland 0.11 2 - NE 15 37 06 3 N5587 Wetland 5.19 3 - SE 15 37 06 3 N5588 Wetland 1.38 3 - SE 15 37 06 3 N5589 Wetland 1.24 3 - SE 15 37 06 3 N5590 Wetland 0.56 3 - SW 14 37 06 3 N5591 Wetland 0.40 3 - SW 14 37 06 3 N5592 Wetland 1.49 3 - SW 14 37 06 3 N5593 Wetland 0.20 2 - SW 14 37 06 3 N5594 Wetland 0.17 2 - SW 14 37 06 3 N5595 Wetland 0.27 2 - SW 14 37 06 3 N5596 Wetland 0.77 2 - SW 14 37 06 3 N5597 Wetland 1.10 3 - SW 14 37 06 3 N5598 Wetland 0.41 3 - SW 14 37 06 3 N
Page 7 of 16
QRT SEC TWP RGE MERField
CheckedLegal Land LocationNatural
Area IDNatural
Area TypeCover TypeArea (ha)
Wetland Class
5599 Wetland 0.08 2 - SW 14 37 06 3 N5600 Wetland 0.54 2 - SW 23 37 06 3 N5601 Wetland 0.19 2 - SW 23 37 06 3 N5602 Wetland 1.25 4 - NW 23 37 06 3 N5603 Wetland 1.64 3 - NW 23 37 06 3 N5604 Wetland 0.12 3 - NW 23 37 06 3 N5605 Wetland 0.27 2 - NW 23 37 06 3 N5606 Wetland 0.19 2 - NW 23 37 06 3 N5607 Wetland 1.97 2 - NW 23 37 06 3 N5608 Wetland 2.38 3 - NW 23 37 06 3 N5609 Wetland 0.27 3 - NE 23 37 06 3 N5610 Wetland 0.23 3 - NE 23 37 06 3 N5611 Wetland 1.28 3 - NE 23 37 06 3 N5613 Wetland 0.22 2 - NE 23 37 06 3 N5614 Wetland 13.31 4 - NE 23 37 06 3 N5615 Wetland 0.33 3 - NE 23 37 06 3 N5616 Wetland 1.63 3 - SE 23 37 06 3 N5617 Wetland 1.03 3 - NE 23 37 06 3 N5618 Wetland 0.57 3 - NW 23 37 06 3 N5619 Wetland 6.86 2 - NE 23 37 06 3 N5620 Wetland 0.09 3 - NE 23 37 06 3 N5621 Wetland 2.04 3 - NW 23 37 06 3 N5622 Wetland 0.29 3 - NW 23 37 06 3 N5623 Wetland 1.54 3 - NE 22 37 06 3 Y5624 Wetland 0.19 3 - NE 22 37 06 3 N5625 Wetland 0.13 2 - NE 22 37 06 3 N5626 Wetland 0.30 2 - NE 22 37 06 3 N5627 Wetland 0.33 3 - NW 03 38 05 3 N5628 Wetland 0.25 3 - NW 03 38 05 3 N5629 Wetland 0.98 3 - NW 22 37 06 3 Y5630 Wetland 0.51 3 - NW 22 37 06 3 N5631 Wetland 2.28 4 - NW 22 37 06 3 N5632 Wetland 0.23 2 - NW 22 37 06 3 N5633 Wetland 0.42 2 - NW 22 37 06 3 N5634 Wetland 1.28 2 - NW 22 37 06 3 N5635 Wetland 1.96 3 - NW 22 37 06 3 N5636 Wetland 0.24 2 - NW 22 37 06 3 N5637 Wetland 0.25 3 - NE 22 37 06 3 N5638 Wetland 0.22 3 - NE 22 37 06 3 N5639 Wetland 0.09 2 - NE 22 37 06 3 N5640 Wetland 3.33 2 - NE 22 37 06 3 Y5641 Wetland 0.22 3 - SE 22 37 06 3 N5642 Wetland 3.42 3 - NE 22 37 06 3 N5643 Wetland 0.42 3 - SE 22 37 06 3 N5645 Wetland 1.70 3 - SE 22 37 06 3 N5646 Wetland 1.51 3 - SE 22 37 06 3 N5647 Wetland 1.00 3 - SE 22 37 06 3 N5648 Wetland 2.13 2 - SE 22 37 06 3 N5649 Wetland 0.34 2 - SE 22 37 06 3 N5650 Wetland 0.37 2 - SE 22 37 06 3 N5651 Wetland 0.82 2 - SW 22 37 06 3 Y5652 Wetland 0.29 2 - SW 22 37 06 3 Y5653 Wetland 0.20 2 - SW 22 37 06 3 N
Page 8 of 16
QRT SEC TWP RGE MERField
CheckedLegal Land LocationNatural
Area IDNatural
Area TypeCover TypeArea (ha)
Wetland Class
5654 Wetland 0.19 2 - SW 22 37 06 3 N5655 Wetland 0.20 2 - SE 35 37 06 3 N5656 Wetland 1.14 3 - SW 36 37 06 3 N5657 Wetland 3.10 2 - NE 22 37 06 3 N5658 Wetland 0.34 2 - NW 36 37 06 3 N5659 Wetland 1.18 2 - NW 36 37 06 3 N5660 Wetland 0.16 3 - NW 36 37 06 3 N5661 Wetland 1.43 2 - NW 36 37 06 3 N5662 Wetland 0.25 2 - SW 24 37 06 3 N5663 Wetland 2.67 4 - NW 13 37 06 3 N5664 Wetland 0.79 3 - NW 13 37 06 3 N5665 Wetland 0.03 2 - NW 13 37 06 3 N5666 Wetland 0.07 3 - NW 13 37 06 3 N5667 Wetland 1.21 3 - NW 13 37 06 3 N5668 Wetland 0.07 2 - NW 13 37 06 3 N5669 Wetland 0.08 2 - NW 13 37 06 3 N5670 Wetland 0.43 3 - NW 13 37 06 3 N5671 Wetland 3.78 4 - NW 13 37 06 3 N5672 Wetland 0.29 3 - NW 13 37 06 3 N5673 Wetland 0.89 2 - SW 13 37 06 3 N5674 Wetland 0.30 2 - SW 13 37 06 3 N5675 Wetland 2.08 4 - SW 13 37 06 3 N5676 Wetland 0.79 2 - SW 13 37 06 3 N5677 Wetland 7.47 3 - NW 13 37 06 3 N5678 Wetland 1.35 3 - SW 13 37 06 3 N5679 Wetland 4.61 2 - SW 13 37 06 3 N5680 Wetland 0.81 4 - SW 13 37 06 3 N5681 Wetland 0.61 2 - SE 36 37 06 3 N5682 Wetland 0.14 2 - NE 36 37 06 3 N5683 Wetland 0.96 2 - NE 36 37 06 3 N5684 Wetland 7.34 2 - SW 31 37 05 3 N5685 Wetland 0.22 3 - NW 06 38 05 3 N5686 Wetland 0.31 2 - NW 06 38 05 3 N5687 Wetland 0.02 3 - NW 06 38 05 3 N5688 Wetland 0.03 3 - NW 06 38 05 3 N5689 Wetland 0.14 2 - NW 06 38 05 3 N5690 Wetland 0.15 3 - NE 06 38 05 3 N5691 Wetland 0.27 2 - NW 31 37 05 3 N5692 Wetland 0.06 3 - NW 31 37 05 3 N5693 Wetland 0.08 3 - NW 31 37 05 3 N5694 Wetland 0.04 3 - NW 31 37 05 3 N5696 Wetland 0.24 2 - SW 31 37 05 3 N5697 Wetland 0.10 3 - SW 31 37 05 3 N5698 Wetland 0.13 2 - NW 30 37 05 3 N5699 Wetland 0.09 2 - NW 30 37 05 3 N5700 Wetland 0.65 2 - NW 19 37 05 3 N5701 Wetland 0.08 3 - NW 19 37 05 3 N5702 Wetland 0.32 4 - NW 19 37 05 3 N5703 Wetland 0.39 2 - NE 19 37 05 3 N5704 Wetland 0.04 2 - NW 17 37 05 3 N5705 Wetland 0.12 3 - NW 17 37 05 3 N5706 Wetland 0.78 2 - NW 17 37 05 3 N5707 Wetland 0.13 2 - NW 17 37 05 3 N
Page 9 of 16
QRT SEC TWP RGE MERField
CheckedLegal Land LocationNatural
Area IDNatural
Area TypeCover TypeArea (ha)
Wetland Class
5708 Wetland 0.03 2 - NW 17 37 05 3 N5709 Wetland 0.02 2 - NW 17 37 05 3 N5710 Wetland 0.17 3 - NW 17 37 05 3 N5713 Wetland 0.07 2 - NE 17 37 05 3 N5714 Wetland 0.04 2 - NE 17 37 05 3 N5715 Wetland 0.51 2 - NW 17 37 05 3 N5716 Wetland 0.07 2 - NW 17 37 05 3 N5717 Wetland 0.14 2 - NW 17 37 05 3 N5718 Wetland 0.02 2 - NW 17 37 05 3 N5719 Wetland 0.01 2 - NW 17 37 05 3 N5720 Wetland 0.54 2 - NW 17 37 05 3 N5721 Wetland 0.22 2 - NE 17 37 05 3 N5722 Wetland 0.37 2 - NW 17 37 05 3 N5725 Wetland 0.02 2 - SW 20 37 05 3 N5726 Wetland 0.01 2 - SW 20 37 05 3 N5727 Wetland 0.07 2 - NE 30 37 05 3 N5745 Wetland 1.52 2 - SE 05 38 05 3 N5746 Wetland 2.03 3 - SW 05 38 05 3 N5747 Wetland 1.18 2 - SE 05 38 05 3 N5748 Wetland 3.17 3 - SE 05 38 05 3 N5749 Wetland 0.24 3 - SE 05 38 05 3 N5750 Wetland 1.55 3 - SE 05 38 05 3 N5751 Wetland 0.16 3 - SE 05 38 05 3 N5752 Wetland 0.34 3 - SE 05 38 05 3 N5753 Wetland 1.25 3 - SW 05 38 05 3 N5754 Wetland 0.23 2 - SW 05 38 05 3 N5755 Wetland 1.22 3 - SW 05 38 05 3 N5756 Wetland 0.13 3 - SW 05 38 05 3 N5757 Wetland 0.39 3 - SW 05 38 05 3 N5758 Wetland 0.03 3 - SW 05 38 05 3 N5759 Wetland 0.09 3 - SW 05 38 05 3 N5760 Wetland 0.32 2 - SW 05 38 05 3 N5761 Wetland 0.18 2 - NE 06 38 05 3 N5762 Wetland 0.29 2 - NW 05 38 05 3 N5763 Wetland 0.71 2 - NW 05 38 05 3 N5764 Wetland 0.14 2 - NW 05 38 05 3 N5765 Wetland 0.10 3 - SE 06 38 05 3 N5766 Wetland 0.08 3 - SE 06 38 05 3 N5768 Wetland 0.14 2 - SE 06 38 05 3 N5769 Wetland 0.39 2 - SE 06 38 05 3 N5770 Wetland 0.98 2 - SE 06 38 05 3 N5771 Wetland 0.06 2 - SE 06 38 05 3 N5772 Wetland 0.04 2 - SE 06 38 05 3 N5773 Wetland 1.02 2 - NE 31 37 05 3 N5776 Wetland 0.07 2 - SE 30 37 05 3 N5777 Wetland 0.21 2 - SE 30 37 05 3 N5778 Wetland 0.08 3 - SE 30 37 05 3 N5779 Wetland 0.13 2 - SE 30 37 05 3 N5780 Wetland 0.13 2 - SE 30 37 05 3 N5781 Wetland 0.05 2 - SE 30 37 05 3 N5782 Wetland 0.18 2 - SE 30 37 05 3 N5783 Wetland 1.20 3 - SW 29 37 05 3 N5784 Wetland 3.73 2 - SW 29 37 05 3 N
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QRT SEC TWP RGE MERField
CheckedLegal Land LocationNatural
Area IDNatural
Area TypeCover TypeArea (ha)
Wetland Class
5785 Wetland 0.62 2 - NW 29 37 05 3 N5786 Wetland 0.22 2 - NW 29 37 05 3 N5787 Wetland 0.08 2 - SW 32 37 05 3 N5788 Wetland 0.17 2 - NW 29 37 05 3 N5789 Wetland 0.14 2 - NW 29 37 05 3 N5790 Wetland 0.16 3 - NW 29 37 05 3 N5791 Wetland 0.14 2 - NW 29 37 05 3 N5792 Wetland 0.06 2 - SW 32 37 05 3 N5793 Wetland 0.27 2 - NW 20 37 05 3 N5794 Wetland 0.09 3 - SE 29 37 05 3 N5795 Wetland 0.97 3 - NE 29 37 05 3 N5796 Wetland 0.06 3 - NE 29 37 05 3 N5797 Wetland 0.29 2 - SE 32 37 05 3 N5798 Wetland 0.52 2 - SE 32 37 05 3 N5799 Wetland 0.42 2 - SE 32 37 05 3 N5800 Wetland 0.16 2 - SE 32 37 05 3 N5801 Wetland 0.16 2 - NW 05 38 05 3 N5802 Wetland 0.28 2 - NW 05 38 05 3 N5803 Wetland 0.41 2 - NE 05 38 05 3 N5804 Wetland 0.86 2 - NE 05 38 05 3 N5804 Wetland 0.58 3 - SW 22 37 06 3 Y5805 Wetland 0.83 2 - NE 05 38 05 3 N5806 Wetland 0.40 2 - NE 05 38 05 3 N5807 Wetland 0.21 2 - NE 05 38 05 3 N5808 Wetland 0.03 2 - NE 05 38 05 3 N5809 Wetland 0.21 2 - NE 05 38 05 3 N5810 Wetland 0.03 2 - NE 05 38 05 3 N5811 Wetland 0.67 2 - NE 05 38 05 3 N5812 Wetland 1.25 2 - NW 33 37 05 3 N5812 Wetland 0.65 3 1 NW 33 37 05 3 N5813 Wetland 0.08 2 - NW 33 37 05 3 N5814 Wetland 0.52 3 - NW 33 37 05 3 N5815 Wetland 0.20 2 - NW 33 37 05 3 N5816 Wetland 0.16 3 - NW 33 37 05 3 N5817 Wetland 2.32 2 - SW 28 37 05 3 N5821 Wetland 0.22 2 - NW 28 37 05 3 N5822 Wetland 0.25 3 - SE 28 37 05 3 N5823 Wetland 0.36 3 - SE 28 37 05 3 N5825 Wetland 1.30 2 - SW 34 37 05 3 N5826 Wetland 7.90 2 - NE 34 37 05 3 N5827 Wetland 1.55 3 - NE 27 37 05 3 N5828 Wetland 0.14 2 - NE 27 37 05 3 N5829 Wetland 5.81 4 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5830 Wetland 0.96 4 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5831 Wetland 0.38 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5832 Wetland 1.23 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5833 Wetland 0.62 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5834 Wetland 0.29 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5835 Wetland 0.22 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5836 Wetland 0.27 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5837 Wetland 0.10 2 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5838 Wetland 0.65 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5839 Wetland 0.09 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 N
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CheckedLegal Land LocationNatural
Area IDNatural
Area TypeCover TypeArea (ha)
Wetland Class
5840 Wetland 0.55 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5841 Wetland 0.15 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5842 Wetland 0.37 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5843 Wetland 0.29 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5844 Wetland 0.09 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5845 Wetland 0.16 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5846 Wetland 0.04 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5847 Wetland 0.09 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5848 Wetland 0.03 3 - SE 27 37 05 3 N5849 Wetland 0.75 3 - SW 26 37 05 3 N5850 Wetland 0.05 2 - SW 26 37 05 3 N5851 Wetland 0.86 3 - SW 26 37 05 3 N5852 Wetland 0.04 2 - NW 26 37 05 3 N5853 Wetland 0.09 2 - NW 26 37 05 3 N5854 Wetland 0.32 2 - NW 26 37 05 3 N5855 Wetland 0.22 2 - NW 26 37 05 3 N5856 Wetland 3.44 4 - NW 26 37 05 3 N5857 Wetland 0.09 2 - NW 26 37 05 3 N5858 Wetland 0.13 2 - NW 26 37 05 3 N5859 Wetland 3.08 4 - SW 35 37 05 3 N5860 Wetland 0.30 3 - SW 35 37 05 3 N5861 Wetland 0.32 3 - SW 35 37 05 3 N5862 Wetland 0.44 2 - SW 35 37 05 3 N5863 Wetland 0.85 3 - SW 35 37 05 3 N5864 Wetland 0.26 2 - SW 35 37 05 3 N5865 Wetland 0.56 3 - SW 35 37 05 3 N5866 Wetland 1.43 3 - SW 35 37 05 3 N5867 Wetland 1.21 3 - SW 35 37 05 3 N5868 Wetland 0.61 3 - SW 35 37 05 3 N5869 Wetland 0.65 2 - SW 35 37 05 3 N5870 Wetland 1.78 2 - SW 35 37 05 3 N5871 Wetland 0.06 2 - SW 35 37 05 3 N5872 Wetland 0.19 2 - SW 35 37 05 3 N5873 Wetland 1.43 3 - NE 34 37 05 3 N5874 Wetland 0.93 3 - NE 34 37 05 3 N5875 Wetland 0.59 2 - NW 35 37 05 3 N5876 Wetland 0.57 3 - SE 03 38 05 3 N5877 Wetland 0.25 2 - SW 02 38 05 3 N5878 Wetland 1.23 2 - SW 02 38 05 3 N5879 Wetland 0.22 3 - SW 02 38 05 3 N5880 Wetland 0.66 2 - NW 02 38 05 3 N5881 Wetland 0.14 3 - SW 11 38 05 3 N5882 Wetland 1.45 2 - NW 03 38 05 3 N5883 Wetland 0.23 2 - NW 03 38 05 3 N5884 Wetland 0.56 2 - NW 16 37 06 3 N5885 Wetland 1.47 2 - NW 16 37 06 3 N5886 Wetland 0.13 2 - SE 22 37 06 3 N5887 Wetland 1.34 3 - SW 14 37 06 3 Y5888 Wetland 2.27 2 - NW 32 37 05 3 N5889 Wetland 4.30 2 - NE 32 37 05 3 N5901 Wetland 6.30 2 - NE 36 37 06 3 Y5902 Wetland 0.21 2 - SW 14 37 06 3 Y5903 Wetland 0.26 2 - SW 14 37 06 3 Y
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CheckedLegal Land LocationNatural
Area IDNatural
Area TypeCover TypeArea (ha)
Wetland Class
5904 Wetland 0.20 2 - SW 14 37 06 3 Y5905 Wetland 3.39 2 - NE 05 38 05 3 Y5906 Wetland 0.38 3 2 NW 03 38 05 3 Y5907 Wetland 1.35 3 2 NW 03 38 05 3 Y5908 Wetland 0.38 3 2 NW 03 38 05 3 Y5909 Wetland 0.26 3 2 SW 30 37 05 3 Y5910 Wetland 0.22 3 - NE 05 38 05 3 Y5912 Wetland 0.12 3 - SW 14 37 06 3 N5913 Wetland 0.09 3 - SE 14 37 06 3 N5914 Wetland 0.09 2 - SW 14 37 06 3 N5915 Wetland 0.09 3 - SW 14 37 06 3 N5916 Wetland 0.18 2 - SW 14 37 06 3 N5917 Wetland 1.41 2 - SW 14 37 06 3 N5918 Wetland 0.31 2 - SE 14 37 06 3 N5919 Wetland 1.69 2 - SE 14 37 06 3 N5920 Wetland 0.27 2 - SE 14 37 06 3 N5921 Wetland 0.97 3 - NE 14 37 06 3 N5922 Wetland 0.49 3 - NE 14 37 06 3 N5923 Wetland 0.06 2 - SE 14 37 06 3 N5924 Wetland 0.16 2 - NE 14 37 06 3 N5925 Wetland 0.25 2 - NE 14 37 06 3 N5926 Wetland 0.22 2 - SE 14 37 06 3 N5927 Wetland 0.05 2 - NE 14 37 06 3 N5928 Wetland 0.19 2 - SE 14 37 06 3 N5929 Wetland 0.08 3 - NE 14 37 06 3 N5930 Wetland 0.54 2 - NE 14 37 06 3 N5931 Wetland 1.28 3 - NE 14 37 06 3 N5932 Wetland 0.23 3 - NW 15 37 06 3 N5933 Wetland 0.32 2 - NE 14 37 06 3 N5934 Wetland 2.57 3 - NE 14 37 06 3 N5935 Wetland 0.78 2 - NE 14 37 06 3 N5936 Wetland 0.14 3 - NE 14 37 06 3 N5937 Wetland 0.34 3 - NE 14 37 06 3 N5938 Wetland 0.23 2 - NE 14 37 06 3 N5939 Wetland 0.42 3 - NE 14 37 06 3 N5940 Wetland 2.16 3 - NE 14 37 06 3 N5942 Wetland 0.38 2 - SE 23 37 06 3 N5943 Wetland 0.20 2 - SE 23 37 06 3 N5944 Wetland 3.57 2 - SE 33 37 5 3 Y5945 Wetland 0.28 3 - SE 33 37 5 3 Y5948 Wetland 0.57 3 - SW 23 37 06 3 N5949 Wetland 0.08 2 - SE 29 37 5 3 N5952 Wetland 0.21 2 - NW 22 37 06 3 N5953 Wetland 3.80 2 - NW 22 37 06 3 N5954 Wetland 1.19 2 - NE 22 37 06 3 N5955 Wetland 0.71 3 - NE 22 37 06 3 N5956 Wetland 1.41 2 - NE 22 37 06 3 N5958 Wetland 0.45 2 - SW 26 37 06 3 N5959 Wetland 0.32 2 - SW 26 37 06 3 N5960 Wetland 0.61 2 - SW 26 37 06 3 N5961 Wetland 1.11 3 - NW 26 37 06 3 N5962 Wetland 0.04 2 - NW 26 37 06 3 N5965 Wetland 0.12 3 - NE 26 37 06 3 N
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CheckedLegal Land LocationNatural
Area IDNatural
Area TypeCover TypeArea (ha)
Wetland Class
5966 Wetland 0.04 2 - NE 26 37 06 3 N5967 Wetland 0.05 3 - NE 26 37 06 3 N5968 Wetland 0.05 2 - NE 26 37 06 3 N5969 Wetland 0.03 2 - NE 26 37 06 3 N5970 Wetland 0.09 2 - SE 35 37 06 3 N5971 Wetland 0.18 2 - SE 35 37 06 3 N5972 Wetland 0.69 2 - SW 03 38 05 3 N5973 Wetland 0.09 2 - SW 03 38 05 3 N5974 Wetland 0.15 2 - SW 03 38 05 3 N5975 Wetland 0.50 2 - SW 03 38 05 3 N5976 Wetland 1.25 4 - NE 03 38 05 3 N5977 Wetland 0.12 3 - NE 03 38 05 3 N5978 Wetland 0.20 3 - NE 03 38 05 3 N5979 Wetland 0.30 3 - NE 03 38 05 3 N5980 Wetland 0.21 3 - NE 03 38 05 3 N5982 Wetland 0.43 2 - NE 03 38 05 3 N5983 Wetland 1.42 2 - NE 03 38 05 3 N5984 Wetland 0.17 2 - NE 03 38 05 3 N5985 Wetland 0.25 2 - NE 03 38 05 3 N5986 Wetland 0.21 2 - NE 03 38 05 3 N5988 Wetland 0.03 4 - NE 03 38 05 3 N5989 Wetland 0.17 2 - SW 25 37 06 3 N5990 Wetland 7.79 2 - SW 29 37 05 3 N5993 Wetland 0.71 3 2 SE 03 38 05 3 Y5994 Wetland 0.08 3 - SE 03 38 05 3 Y5995 Wetland 0.07 3 - SE 03 38 05 3 Y5996 Wetland 0.85 3 - SE 21 37 05 3 N5997 Wetland 0.15 3 - NW 26 37 06 3 N5998 Wetland 7.24 2 - NW 20 37 05 3 N5999 Wetland 1.35 2 - SW 04 38 05 3 N7432 Wetland 0.19 3 - SW 26 37 05 3 N7437 Wetland 0.06 2 - NE 33 37 05 3 N7438 Wetland 0.15 3 - NW 33 37 05 3 N7439 Wetland 0.12 3 - NW 33 37 05 3 N7440 Wetland 0.17 3 - NW 33 37 05 3 N7442 Wetland 0.37 3 - NW 33 37 05 3 N7443 Wetland 0.69 2 - NW 33 37 05 3 N7444 Wetland 3.65 3 - NE 32 37 05 3 Y7445 Wetland 3.00 3 - NE 32 37 05 3 Y7446 Wetland 2.76 2 - NW 32 37 05 3 Y7446 Wetland 4.98 3 - NE 32 37 05 3 Y7447 Wetland 4.60 3 - SW 32 37 05 3 N7448 Wetland 8.13 4 - SE 32 37 05 3 N7449 Wetland 0.48 2 - SW 32 37 05 3 N7450 Wetland 0.38 2 - SW 32 37 05 3 N7451 Wetland 0.07 4 - NW 29 37 05 3 N7452 Wetland 2.05 3 - SW 29 37 05 3 N7454 Wetland 1.46 4 - SW 29 37 05 3 N7456 Wetland 0.85 3 - SW 29 37 05 3 N7458 Wetland 0.06 3 - SE 29 37 05 3 N7459 Wetland 6.00 3 - SW 29 37 05 3 N7462 Wetland 0.04 3 - NW 20 37 05 3 N7463 Wetland 0.18 4 - NW 20 37 05 3 N
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CheckedLegal Land LocationNatural
Area IDNatural
Area TypeCover TypeArea (ha)
Wetland Class
7465 Wetland 0.33 3 - NW 17 37 05 3 N7466 Wetland 0.29 3 - NW 17 37 05 3 N7467 Wetland 2.25 4 - NW 19 37 05 3 Y7468 Wetland 1.35 3 - NW 19 37 05 3 Y7469 Wetland 0.07 2 - NW 19 37 05 3 N7470 Wetland 0.13 3 - NW 19 37 05 3 N7471 Wetland 0.46 2 - NW 19 37 05 3 N7472 Wetland 0.35 3 - NW 19 37 05 3 N7475 Wetland 0.24 4 - SE 30 37 05 3 N7476 Wetland 0.04 3 - SE 30 37 05 3 N7478 Wetland 0.10 2 - NE 30 37 05 3 N7479 Wetland 0.17 3 - NW 30 37 05 3 N7481 Wetland 0.23 2 - NE 30 37 05 3 N7484 Wetland 0.11 2 - NW 30 37 05 3 N7489 Wetland 3.16 2 - SW 31 37 05 3 N7490 Wetland 0.14 2 - SW 31 37 05 3 N7491 Wetland 1.15 2 - SW 31 37 05 3 N7493 Wetland 0.87 2 - SE 31 37 05 3 N7494 Wetland 0.34 3 - SE 31 37 05 3 N7495 Wetland 0.16 3 - SE 31 37 05 3 N7497 Wetland 0.18 3 - SE 31 37 05 3 N7498 Wetland 0.13 3 - SE 31 37 05 3 N7500 Wetland 0.14 3 - SE 25 37 06 3 N7501 Wetland 0.09 3 - SW 25 37 06 3 N8010 Tree stand 0.94 Trees - NW 26 37 06 3 Y8087 Tree stand 0.20 Trees - SW 22 37 06 3 Y8100 Tree stand 0.37 Trees - SW 26 37 06 3 Y8300 Tree stand 0.13 Trees - SW 36 37 06 3 Y8301 Tree stand 3.76 Trees - NE 05 38 05 3 Y8302 Tree stand 2.90 Trees - NW 05 38 05 3 Y8303 Tree stand 0.18 Trees - NW 05 38 05 3 Y8304 Tree stand 0.22 Trees - NW 05 38 05 3 Y8305 Tree stand 0.13 Trees - NW 05 38 05 3 Y8306 Tree stand 0.24 Trees - NW 05 38 05 3 Y8307 Tree stand 4.25 Trees - NE 05 38 05 3 Y8308 Tree stand 2.80 Trees - SE 04 38 05 3 Y8501 Tree stand 3.03 Trees - SE 21 37 05 3 N8502 Tree stand 1.55 Trees - SW 21 37 05 3 N8503 Tree stand 0.60 Trees - NE 21 37 05 3 N8504 Tree stand 6.41 Trees - SE 21 37 05 3 N8505 Tree stand 0.53 Trees - SW 16 37 06 3 N8506 Tree stand 0.35 Trees - NE 16 37 06 3 N8507 Tree stand 0.97 Trees - NE 16 37 06 3 N8508 Tree stand 0.43 Trees - NE 16 37 06 3 N8509 Tree stand 1.08 Trees - SE 27 37 06 3 N8509 Tree stand 3.31 Trees - SE 27 37 06 3 N8510 Tree stand 1.75 Trees - SW 27 37 06 3 N8511 Tree stand 0.47 Trees - SE 27 37 06 3 N8512 Tree stand 2.63 Trees - SE 27 37 06 3 N8513 Tree stand 0.91 Trees - NE 15 37 06 3 N8514 Tree stand 1.43 Trees - SE 26 37 06 3 N8515 Tree stand 1.65 Trees - NW 26 37 06 3 N8516 Tree stand 4.82 Trees - SE 35 37 06 3 N
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Area IDNatural
Area TypeCover TypeArea (ha)
Wetland Class
8517 Tree stand 1.84 Trees - SE 35 37 06 3 N8518 Tree stand 1.54 Trees - SE 25 37 06 3 N8519 Tree stand 1.13 Trees - SW 25 37 06 3 N8520 Tree stand 2.81 Trees - NW 36 37 06 3 N8521 Tree stand 0.80 Trees - NE 35 37 06 3 N8522 Tree stand 1.81 Trees - SE 30 37 05 3 N8523 Tree stand 1.34 Trees - SW 05 38 05 3 N8524 Tree stand 0.79 Trees - NE 27 37 05 3 N8524 Tree stand 1.33 Trees - NE 27 37 05 3 N8525 Tree stand 13.30 Trees - SE 23 37 05 3 N
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Scientific name Common name
Provincial
Designations1
Acer negundo L. Manitoba MapleAchillea millefolium L. common yarrowAgropyron cristatum (L.) Gaertn. crested wheatgrassAlisma gramineum Lej. narrow-leaved water plantain S3Alisma subcordatum Raf. broad-leaved water plantain / water plantainAlopecurus aequalis var. aequalis Sobol. short-awned foxtailAmaranthus blitoides S. Watson prostrate pigweedAnemone canadensis L. Canada anemoneAntennaria corymbosa E.E. Nelson* meadow pussytoes S1Antennaria microphylla Rydb. small-leaved pussytoesArtemisia absinthium L. absinthe NoxiousArtemisia biennis Willd. biennial wormwoodArtemisia ludoviciana Nutt. prairie sageAster sp aster spBeckmannia syzigachne (Steud.) Fernald slough grassBolboschoenus maritimus ssp. paludosus (A. Nelson) Á. Löve & D. Löve prairie bulrushBrachythecium sp aquatic mossBrassica sp mustard spBromus inermis Leyss. smooth bromeCalamagrostis stricta ssp. inexpansa (A. Gray) C.W. Greene northern reed grassCallitriche palustris L. water starwortCampanula rotundifolia L. harebellCapsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. shepherd's purseCarduus nutans L. nodding thistle NoxiousCarex aquatilis Wahlenb. water sedgeCarex atherodes Spreng. awned sedgeCarex athrostachya Olney long-bracted sedgeCarex bebbii Olney ex Fernald bebb's sedgeCarex rossii Boott ross' sedgeCarex rostrata Stokes beaked sedgeCarex pellita Muhl. ex Willd. wooly sedgeCarex praticola Rydb. meadow sedgeCarex sp sedge spCerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare (Hartm.) Greuter & Burdet common chickweed / common mouse-ear chickweedCeratophyllum demersum L. hornwortChenopodium L. goosefootCirsium arvense (L.) Scop. Canada thistle NoxiousCirsium sp thistle spCollomia linearis Nutt. narrow-leaved collomiaComandra umbellata (L.) Nutt. pale comandraConyza canadensis (L.) Cronquist Canada fleabaneCornus stolonifera Michx. red-osier dogwoodCrepis tectorum L. narrow leaved hawk's-beard NoxiousDescurainia sophia (L.) Webb ex Prantl flixweedDistichlis spicata (L.) Greene alkali grass / salt grassEchinochloa crus-galli var. crus-galli (L.) P. Beauv. barnyard grassElaeagnus commutata Bernh. ex Rydb. wolfwillowEleocharis acicularis (L.) Roem. & Schult. needle spikerushEleocharis engelmannii Engelmann's spikerush S2Eleocharis palustris (L.) Roem. & Schult. creeping spikerushEleocharis sp spikerush spElymus repens (L.) Gould quack grass NuisanceEpilobium palustre L. marsh willowherbEquisetum arvense L. common horsetailEquisetum sp horsetail spErigeron sp fleabane spEriophorum sp cottongrass spFragaria virginiana ssp. glauca (S. Watson) Staudt wild strawberry
Table C.2. Vegetation Species Observed within the Study Area
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Scientific name Common name
Provincial
Designations1
Gaillardia aristata Pursh gaillardiaGalium aparine L. cleavers NoxiousGalium boreale L. northern bedstrawGlyceria grandis var. grandis S. Watson tall manna grass / american manna grassGlyceria striata (Lam.) Hitchc. fowl manna grassGlycyrrhiza lepidota Pursh. wild licoriceGrindelia squarrosa var. quasiperennis Lunell gumweedHelianthus annus L. ssp. lenticularis (Lindl.) Cockerell common annual sunflowerHieracium umbellatum L. hawkweedHordeum jubatum ssp. jubatum L. foxtail barley NuisanceJuncus filiformis L. thread rushJuncus sp rush spJuncus subtilis E. Mey. slender rushLactuca serriola L. prickly lettuce NoxiousLappula occidentalis (S. Watson) Greene western bluebur / flat-spine sheepbur / stickseedLemna minor L. lesser duckweedLemna sp duckweed spLemna trisulca L. ivy-leaved duckweedLeucanthemum vulgare Lam. oxeye daisy NoxiousLimosella aquatica L. mudwortLycopus uniflorus Michx. northern horehoundLysimachia maritima (L.) Galasso, Banfi & Soldano sea milkwortMedicago lupulina L. black medicMedicago sativa L. alfalfaMelilotus albus Medik. white sweet cloverMelilotus officinalis (L.) Lam. yellow sweet cloverMelilotus sp sweet cloverMentha arvensis L. wild mintMonolepis nuttalliana (Schult.) Greene spear-leaved goosefootMyriophyllum sibiricum Kom. northern milfoil, siberian water-milfoil Oenothera biennis L. yellow evening primroseOrthocarpus luteus Nutt. owl's cloverPersicaria amphibia (L.) Delarbre water smartweedPersicaria lapathifolia (L.) Gray nodding smartweedPhalaris arundinacea L. reed canarygrassPlantago major L. common/prairie plantainPoa compressa L. Canada bluegrassPoa palustris L. fowl blue grassPoa pratensis L. kentucky bluegrassPoa secunda ssp. secunda J. Presl canby bluePoa sp bluegrass spPolygonum aviculare L. prostrate knotweedPolygonum convolvulus L. wild buckwheatPolygonum lapathifolium L. pale persicariaPopulus balsamifera L. balsam poplarPopulus tremuloides Michx. trembling aspenPotamogeton natans floating pondweedPotamogeton pusillus L. slender pondweedPotamogeton richardsonii (A. Benn.) Rydb. Richardson's pondweedPotamogeton sp pondweed spPotentilla anserina L. silverweedPotentilla bipinnatifida Douglas ex Hook. plains cinquefoilPotentilla gracilis Douglas ex Hook. graceful cinquefoilPotentilla norvegica L. Norwegian CinquefoilPotentilla rivalis Nutt. brook CinquefoilPrunus pensylvanica L. f. pin cherryPrunus virginiana L. chokecherryPuccinellia nuttalliana (Schult.) Hitchc. nuttal's salt-meadow grass / nuttal's alkali grassRanunculus aquatilis var. diffusus With. white water crowfoot Ranunculus cymbalaria Pursh seaside buttercupRanunculus gmelinii DC. Gmelin's CrowfootRanunculus macounii Britton macoun's buttercup
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Scientific name Common name
Provincial
Designations1
Ranunculus sceleratus L. celery-leaved buttercup / cursed buttercupRhynchospora capillacea Torr. slender beak rushRibes oxyacanthoides L. northern gooseberryRorippa palustris (L.) Besser marsh yellow cressRosa acicularis Lindl. prickly roseRosa woodsii Lindl. common wild roseRumex occidentalis S. Watson western dockRumex pseudonatronatus Borbás field dockRumex crispus L. curly dockRumex salicifolius Weinm. narrow leaved dockRumex sp dock spSagittaria cuneata E. Sheld. arum-leaved arrow headsalix exigua Nutt. narrowlead willowScolochloa festucacea (Willd.) Link spangletopSchoenoplectus pungens var. pungens (Vahl) Palla three-square bulrushSchoenoplectus tabernaemontani (C.C. Gmel.) Palla common great bulrush / softstem bulrushSetaria viridis (L.) P. Beauv. green foxtailSilene noctiflora night-flowering catchflySium suave Walter water parsnipSisyrinchium septentrionale northern blue-eyed grass S3?Solidago spp. goldenrodSolidago canadensis L. Canada goldenrodSolidago missouriensis Nutt. low goldenrodSolidago mollis Bartlett velvety goldenrodSolidago rigida ssp. humilis (Porter) S.B. Heard & Semple stiff goldenrodSonchus sp. sow thistle spSpiraea alba Du Roi narrow-leaved meadowsweet / narrow-leaved spireaStachys palustris L. marsh hedge-nettleStipa spp. needle and thread grassStuckenia pectinata (L.) Börner sago pondweedSymphoricarpos occidentalis Hook. western snowberrySymphyotrichum ciliatum (Ledeb.) G.L. Nesom rayless asterSymphyotrichum ericoides (L.) G.L. Nesom tufted white prairie asterSymphyotrichum lanceolatum var. hesperium (A. Gray) G.L. Nesom willow asterTanacetum vulgare L. common tansy NoxiousTaraxacum officinale ssp. officinale F.H. Wigg. dandelion NuisanceTephroseris palustris (L.) Reichenbach marsh ragwortThalictrum venulosum Trel. veiny meadowrueThlaspi arvense L. stinkweedTragopogon dubius Scop. goat's-beardTrifolium hybridum L. alsike cloverTrifolium sp clover spTriglochin maritima seaside arrow-grassTriticum durum Desf. durumTypha angustifolia L. narrow-leaved cattail S1?Typha latifolia L. common cattailUrtica dioica L. stinging nettleUtricularia vulgaris L. common bladderwortVeronica peregrina L. hairy speedwell1 S1; Extremely Rare, 5 or fewer occurrences in Saskatchewan, or very few remaining individuals S2; Rare, 6 to 20 occurrences in Saskatchewan or few remaining individuals S3; Rare to uncommon, 21 to 100 occurrences in Saskatchewan ?; means that there is some uncertainly with the ranking, either to do with the taxonomy of the species or the data the supports the ranking. Noxious and nuisance species, listed under The Weed Control Act (2010)
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Table C.3. Wildlife Species Observed within the Study Area
Species Code Scientific Name Common Name
Provincial
Rank1
COSEWIC
Designation2
SPSA Actitis macularius Spotted SandpiperRWBL Agelaius phoeniceus Red-winged BlackbirdLCSP Ammodramus leconteii LeConte's SparrowGRSP Ammodramus savannarum Grasshopper SparrowNSHO Anas clypeata Northern ShovelerBWTE Anas discors Blue-winged TealMALL Anas platyrhynchos MallardGADW Anas strepera GadwallSPPI Anthus spragueii Sprague's Pipit S3B ThreatenedAMBI Botaurus lentiginosus American BitternCANG Branta canadensis Canada GooseRTHA Buteo jamaicensis Red-tailed HawkKILL Charadrius vociferus KilldeerBLTE Chlidonias niger Black TernNOFL Colaptes auratus Northern FlickerAMCR Corvus brachyrhynchos American CrowCORA Corvus corax Common RavenBOBO Dolichonyx oryzivorus Bobolink S5B ThreatenedHOLA Eremophila alpestris Horned LarkBRBL Euphagus cyanocephalus Brewer's BlackbirdAMCO Fulica americana American CootWISN Gallinago delicata Wilson's SnipeCOYE Geothlypis trichas Common YellowthroatBARS Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow S5B ThreatenedFRGU Larus pipixcan Franklin's GullMAGO Limosa fedoa Marbled GodwitRUDU Oxyura jamaicensis Ruddy DuckSAVS Passerculus sandwichensis Savannah SparrowWIPH Phalaropus tricolor Wilson's PhalaropeEAGR Podiceps nigricollis Eared GrebeVESP Pooecetes gramineus Vesper SparrowSORA Porzana carolina SoraAMAV Recurvirostra americana American AvocetCCSP Spizella pallida Clay-coloured SparrowTRSW Tachycineta bicolor Tree SwallowGRYE Tringa melanoleuca Greater YellowlegsWILL Tringa semipalmata WilletEAKI Tyrannus tyrannus Eastern KingbirdYHBL Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus Yellow-headed BlackbirdUNDU Unknown duck species
UNMI Unknown minnow species
BCFR Pseudacris maculata Boreal chorus frogWOFR Rana sylvatica Wood Frog
WTDE Odocoileus virginianus White-tailed deerWTJA Lepus townsendii White-tailed jackrabbit1 S3B, Rare to uncommon, 21 to 100 occurrences in Saskatchewan. Rank applies to the breeding population in the province. S5B; Very common, more than 100 occurrences; widespread and abundant. Rank applies to the breeding population in the province.2 Threatened; A species likely to become endangered if limiting factors are not reversed.
Mammals
Amphibians
Fish
Birds
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NORTH/NORTHWEST NATURAL AREA SCREENING STUDY City of Saskatoon
APPENDIX D Wetland Functional Assessment Datasheet
MNRAM 3.2 Wetland Assessment Data Form Page 1
worksheet.xls Vegetative Diversity Integrity 8/29/2012
Date:
Stewart & Kantrud Class, Cover Class: Sub: EC (µS): pH:
Phase: Normal Emergent Open-water Cropland Drawdown Cropland Tillage
Special Features (from list, p.2--enter letter/s)
#1 Community Number (circle each community which represents at least 10% of the wetland)
Zone (LPZ, WMZ, SMZ, DMZ, POZ)Community Proportion (% of total) Dominant Vegetation / Cover Class
Invasive/exotic Vegetation / Cover Class
Community Quality (E, H, M, L)Zone (LPZ, WMZ, SMZ, DMZ, POZ)Community Proportion (% of total) Dominant Vegetation / Cover Class
Invasive/exotic Vegetation / Cover Class
Community Quality (E, H, M, L)Zone (LPZ, WMZ, SMZ, DMZ, POZ)Community Proportion (% of total) Dominant Vegetation / Cover Class
Invasive/exotic Vegetation / Cover Class
Community Quality (E, H, M, L)Zone (LPZ, WMZ, SMZ, DMZ, POZ)Community Proportion (% of total) Dominant Vegetation / Cover Class
Invasive/exotic Vegetation / Cover Class
Community Quality (E, H, M, L)Zone (LPZ, WMZ, SMZ, DMZ, POZ) Zone: Zone: Zone: Zone:% vascular% non vascular% litter% bare ground% water
Photo ID
#4 Listed, rare, special plant species? Y#5 Rare community or habitat? Y#6 Pre-European-settlement conditions? 'Y
Comments:
N
13A, 13B, 12B, 15A, 15B, 16A, 16B
Natural Drawdown Emergent
NN
#45
Cover: Water temp:
Legal Land Location:
PC 2
PC 3
PC 4*
Wildlife
Wetland name / ID:
Drawdown bare-soil
#2 & #3 ~ Describe each community type individually below ~ ~ Describe each community type individually below ~
PC 1
Cover Class Class Range 1 0 - 3% 2 3 - 10% 3 10 - 25% 4 25 - 50% 5 50 - 75% 6 75 - 100%
Floodplain Forest [1A, 2A, 3A] * Hardwood Swamp [3B] * Coniferous Bog [2A, 4B] * Coniferous Swamp [4B] * Open Bog [1B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 7A, 9A, 10A] * Calcareous Fen [7B, 11B, 14A] * Shrub Swamp [6B] * Alder Thicket [8A] * Shrub-carr [8B] * Sedge Meadow [10B, 11A, 12A, 13A] * Shallow Marsh [13B] * Deep Marsh [12B] * Wet to Wet-Mesic Prairie [14B, 15A] * Fresh (Wet) Meadow [15B] * Shallow, Open Water [9B, 16A] * Seasonally Flooded Basin [16B]
*If there are more than four plant community types, use the next column over to enter the rest and do not rely on the automatic average calculations.
MNRAM 3.2 Wetland Assessment Data Form Page 2
Italic questions are answered via GIS analyses or other methods in-office
worksheet.xls Function, Value, Restoration 8/29/2012
Date: # Question Description
7 Hydrogeomorphology and Topography (circle one)8 Maximum Water Depth (inches) : % inundation9 Local Watershed Area--immediate drainage (acres)
10 Estimated size of existing wetland (acres)11 SOILS: Upland/Wetland (survey classification + site)12 Outlet characteristics for flood retention A B C N/A13 Outlet characteristics for hydrologic regime A B C N/A14 Dominant upland land use (within 500 ft) A B C15 Soil condition (wetland) A B C 16 Vegetation (% cover)17 Emerg. veg. flood resistance A B C N/A18 Sediment delivery A B C19 Upland soils (based on soil group) A B C20 Stormwater runoff pretreatment & detention A B C21 Subwatershed wetland density A B C22 Channels/sheet flow A B C
23 Adjacent naturalized buffer, average width (feet)24 Adjacent area management (to 50 ft.)
(% of each, minimum 20%) Full__________% Bare__________%
25 Adjacent area diversity and structure (to 50 ft.) (% percent of each) Native__________% Sparse__________%
26 Upland area slope (to 50 ft.) (% in each category) Gentle________% Steep_________%
27 Downstream sensitivity/WQ protection A B C28 Nutrient loading A B C29 Shoreline wetland Y N30 Shoreline - rooted vegetation (% cover )
31 Shoreline - wetland in-water width (in feet, average)32 Shoreline - emergent veg. erosion resistance A B C33 Shoreline - erosion potential A B C34 Shoreline - bank protection/upslope veg. A B C35 Rare Wildlife Y N36 Scare/Rare/S1/S2 local community Y N37 Vegetation interspersion cover (see diagram 1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 N/A38 Veg. community interspersion (see diagram 2) 1 2 3 N/A39 Wetland detritus A B C N/A40 Wetland interspersion on landscape A B C41 Wildlife barriers A B C42 Amph. breeding potential - hydroperiod Adequate Inadequate43 Amphibian breeding potential - fish presence A B C44 Amphibian & reptile overwintering habitat A B C N/A46 Fish habitat quality E A B C N/A47 Fish species (list)48 Unique/rare educ./cultural/rec. opportunity Y N49 Wetland visibility A B C50 Proximity to population Y N51 Public ownership A B C52 Public access A B C53 Human influence on wetland A B C54 Human influence on viewshed A B C55 Spatial buffer A B C56 Recreational activity potential A B C57 Commercial crop--hydrologic impact A B C N/A58 GW - Wetland soils R D59 GW - Subwatershed land use R D60 GW - Wetland size and soil group R D61 GW - Wetland hydroperiod R D62 GW - Inlet/Outlet configuration R D63 GW - Surrounding upland topographic relief R D64 Restoration potential w/o flooding Y N65 Landowners affected by restoration all public 1 2 3+
66 A Existing wetland size (acres) [same as #10]66 B Total wetland restoration size (acres)66 C Potential new wetland area (acres)=B-A
67 Average width of naturalized upland buffer (potential)68 Ease of potential restoration A B C
69 Hydrologic alteration type70 Potential wetland type (Circ. 39) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 71 Wetland sensitivity to stormwater E A B C72 Additional stormwater treatment needs A B C
Outlet Tile Ditch GW pump Watershed div. Filling
Comments:
_____ acres_____ acres_____ acres_____ feet
____ feetManicured____________%
Mixed____________%
Moderate____________%
______ %
________ ft
____ %
Wetland ID:Rating
Depressional/Isolated Depress'l/Flow-through Depress'l/Tributary Riverine Lacustrine Peatland Floodplain Slope Other
:
NORTH/NORTHWEST NATURAL AREA SCREENING STUDY City of Saskatoon
APPENDIX E Natural Area Inventory of the North Swale
Table E.1. Vegetation Observed within the North Swale
DMZ
DMZ
SMZ
SMZ
WMZ
DMZ
SMZ
SMZ
DMZ
DMZ
SMZ
SMZ
SMZ
WMZ
WMZ
LPZ
DMZ
DMZ
SMZ
SMZ
SMZ
WMZ
WMZ
DMZ
DMZ
SMZ
SMZ
SMZ
WMZ
WMZ
DMZ
SMZ
WMZ
LPZ
DMZ
DMZ
SMZ
SMZ
WMZ
WMZ
DMZ
DMZ
DMZ
SMZ
SMZ
WMZ
DMZ
SMZ
WMZ
LPZ
Achillea millefolium L. common yarrow 1
Alisma subcordatum Raf.broad-leaved water plantain / water plantain 1
Alisma gramineum Lej. narrow-leaved water plantain (S3) 2
Beckmannia syzigachne (Steud.) Fernald slough grass 1
Bolboschoenus maritimus ssp. paludosus (A. Nelson) Á. Löve & D. Löve prairie bulrush 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 3 1 2 1
Brachythecium sp aquatic moss 1 3 4 6 6 6 3 2 4
Bromus inermis Leyss. smooth brome 2
Callitriche palustris L. water starwort 1
Carex atherodes Spreng. awned sedge 3 3 4 1 1 1 2 2 1
Carex rostrata Stokes beaked sedge 3
Carex pellita Muhl. ex Willd. wooly sedge 1 3
Carex praticola Rydb. meadow sedge 2 2 2 1 3 2 2
Carex sp sedge sp 1
Ceratophyllum demersum L. hornwort 2 1
Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop. Canada thistle 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 3
Conyza canadensis (L.) Cronquist Canada fleabane/ mares tail 1 1
Distichlis spicata (L.) Greene alkali grass 1 4 1 1 4 4 1 4 2 2
Eleocharis palustris (L.) Roem. & Schult. creeping spikerush 3 4 5 4 3 1 2 1 3 2 2 2 4 4 1 4 3 3 4 4 3 4
Eleocharis sp spikerush sp 3
Elymus repens (L.) Gould quack grass 1 5 1 2 1 4 3 2 2 5
Erigeron sp fleabane sp 1
Glyceria striata (Lam.) Hitchc. fowl mana grass 3 1 1 2
Glycyrrhiza lepidota Pursh. wild licorice 1
Grindelia squarrosa var. quasiperennis Lunell gumweed 2 2
Helianthus annus L. ssp. lenticularis (Lindl.) Cockerell common annual sunflower 1
Hieracium umbellatum L. hawkweed 1 1 1 1 2 2
Hordeum jubatum ssp. jubatum L. fox-tail barley 3 1 2 4 5 4 1 1 5 5 1 2 3 3 6 2 2 3 1 3 1 4 4
Juncus balticus Willd. baltic rush 1 1 1 1 3 1 2 1 1 2 4 2 3 1 2 3 1 3 3
Juncus sp rush sp 1 1Juncus subtilis E. Mey. slender rush 1 1
Lemna minor L. lesser duckweed 1 1 1 3
Lemna trisulca L. ivy-leaved duckweed 1 1 1 2
Leucanthemum vulgare Lam. oxeye daisy 1
Lycopus uniflorus Michx. northern horehound 2 1 3 1 1 3 2 3 2 2 3 1 2 4 1 2 2 1
Lysimachia maritima (L.) Galasso, Banfi & Soldano sea milkwort 3 1 2
Melilotus sp sweet clover 4 1 1
Mentha arvensis L. wild mint 2 1 1
Myriophyllum sibiricum Kom. northern milfoil, siberian water-milfoil 3 1 3 6 4 1 5 5
Persicaria amphibia (L.) Delarbre water smartweed 1
Phalaris arundinacea L. reed canarygrass 1 1 1 1 4 1
Poa sp bluegrass sp 3
Potamogeton natans floating pondweed 2 1 1 1
Potamogeton richardsonii (A. Benn.) Rydb. Richardson's pondweed 2
Potentilla anserina L. silverweed 1 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 3 2
Puccinellia nuttalliana (Schult.) Hitchc.nuttal's salt-meadow grass / nuttal's alkali grass 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 4 1
Ranunculus aquatilis var. diffusus With. white water crowfoot 2 1 1
Ranunculus cymbalaria Pursh seaside buttercup 2 3 1 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 2
Ranunculus gmelinii DC. Gmelin's Crowfoot 2
Ranunculus sceleratus L.celery-leaved buttercup / cursed buttercup 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
Scientific name Common name
5363 5364Wetland ID and Vegetation Zone1
5000 5001 5060 5061 5360 5361 5362
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DMZ
DMZ
SMZ
SMZ
WMZ
DMZ
SMZ
SMZ
DMZ
DMZ
SMZ
SMZ
SMZ
WMZ
WMZ
LPZ
DMZ
DMZ
SMZ
SMZ
SMZ
WMZ
WMZ
DMZ
DMZ
SMZ
SMZ
SMZ
WMZ
WMZ
DMZ
SMZ
WMZ
LPZ
DMZ
DMZ
SMZ
SMZ
WMZ
WMZ
DMZ
DMZ
DMZ
SMZ
SMZ
WMZ
DMZ
SMZ
WMZ
LPZ
Scientific name Common name
5363 5364Wetland ID and Vegetation Zone1
5000 5001 5060 5061 5360 5361 5362
Rumex crispus L. curly dock 2 1 1
Rumex salicifolius Weinm. narrow leaved dock 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
salix exigua Nutt. narrowlead willow 1 1
Scolochloa festucacea (Willd.) Link spangletop 1 2 1
Schoenoplectus pungens var. pungens (Vahl) Palla three-square bulrush 1 3 2 2 1 2 2
Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (C.C. Gmel.) Pallacommon great bulrush / softstem bulrush 4 3 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 1 5 2 3 6 6 5 3 2 4 2 3 1 4 2 1 4 4
Sium suave Walter water parsnip 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
Solidago spp. goldenrod 1
Solidago missouriensis Nutt. low goldenrod 1
Sonchus sp. sow thistle sp 3 4 3 2 1 2 2 2 4 1 2 4
Stipa spp. needle and thread grass 5
Stuckenia pectinata (L.) Börner sago pondweed 5 4 3 2 2 5 2 4 5 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 2 4 2
Symphoricarpos occidentalis Hook. western snowberry 1 1
Symphyotrichum ericoides var. pansum (S.F. Blake) G.L. Nesom many flowered aster 1 1 2
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum var. hesperium (A. Gray) G.L. Nesom willow aster 1 1 1
Tanacetum vulgare L. common tansy 1
Taraxacum officinale ssp. officinale F.H. Wigg. common dandelion 2 3
Triglochin maritima seaside arrow-grass 3 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 1 3 2 3 1 3 3 2 2 1 4
Typha angustifolia L. narrow-leaved cattail (S1?) 1 2
Typha latifolia L. common cattail 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 1 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 4 2 4 4 3 2 1 4 2 4 5Utricularia vulgaris L. common bladderwort 2 2
1 Vegetation Zones: DMZ, deep marsh zone; SMZ, shallow marsh zone; WMZ, wet meadow zone; LPZ, low prairie zone.2 Vegetation Cover Classes: 1=0-3%; 2=>3 to 10%; 3=>10 to 25%; 4=>25 to 50%; 5=>50 to 75%; and 6=>75 to 100%
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Table E.2. Wildlife Species Observed within the North Swale
Species Code Scientific Name Common Name
SPSA Actitis macularius Spotted SandpiperRWBL Agelaius phoeniceus Red-winged BlackbirdLCSP Ammodramus leconteii LeConte's SparrowNSHO Anas clypeata Northern ShovelerBWTE Anas discors Blue-winged TealMALL Anas platyrhynchos MallardAMBI Botaurus lentiginosus American BitternCANG Branta canadensis Canada GooseKILL Charadrius vociferus KilldeerBLTE Chlidonias niger Black TernHOLA Eremophila alpestris Horned LarkAMCO Fulica americana American CootWISN Gallinago delicata Wilson's SnipeCOYE Geothlypis trichas Common YellowthroatMAGO Limosa fedoa Marbled GodwitRUDU Oxyura jamaicensis Ruddy DuckSAVS Passerculus sandwichensis Savannah SparrowWIPH Phalaropus tricolor Wilson's PhalaropeEAGR Podiceps nigricollis Eared GrebeSORA Porzana carolina SoraAMAV Recurvirostra americana American AvocetGRYE Tringa melanoleuca Greater YellowlegsWILL Tringa semipalmata WilletYHBL Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus Yellow-headed Blackbird
UNMI Unknown minnow species
WTJA Lepus townsendii White-tailed jackrabbit
Birds
Fish
Mammals
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Table E.3. Sediment Quality within the North Swale
Natural Area ID 5060 5360 5364 ALS ID L1178713-1 L1178713-3 L1178713-2 Date Sampled 7/13/2012 12:00:00 PM 7/13/2012 2:50:00 PM 7/13/2012 3:45:00 PM
Units D.L. Guideline Sediment Sediment Sediment% 1 n/v 78.1 86.2 73.5% 0.1 n/v 35 31.7 56.7% 0.1 n/v 51.4 65.3 31.9% 0.1 n/v 13.6 3.03 11.4n/a n/a n/v Silt loam Silt loam Sandy loam
mg/kg 50 n/v 4450 5720 6540mg/kg 0.1 n/v 0.19 0.33 0.28mg/kg 0.1 5.9a 1.86 3.56 2.33mg/kg 1 n/v 90.9 71.7 81.9mg/kg 0.5 n/v <0.50 <0.50 <0.50mg/kg 1 n/v <1.0 <1.0 <1.0mg/kg 0.1 0.6a 0.26 0.32 0.21mg/kg 100 n/v 81600 59000 30000mg/kg 0.5 37.3a 7.95 9.53 11mg/kg 1 n/v 3 3.5 4mg/kg 1 n/v 31.1 58.9 11.8mg/kg 50 n/v 6270 8100 9420mg/kg 1 35a 5.2 7.7 11.8mg/kg 2 n/v 11.6 10.9 10.2mg/kg 100 n/v 15400 12300 6920mg/kg 1 n/v 393 229 225mg/kg 0.01 0.17a 0.031 0.077 0.028mg/kg 1 n/v <1.0 3.3 1mg/kg 1 n/v 8.5 12.4 10.6mg/kg 50 n/v 715 1050 595mg/kg 100 n/v 2220 2640 2340mg/kg 0.2 n/v 0.58 0.83 0.39mg/kg 0.2 n/v <0.20 <0.20 <0.20mg/kg 100 n/v 1020 1700 800mg/kg 1 n/v 305 204 110mg/kg 0.1 n/v <0.10 0.11 0.11mg/kg 2 n/v <2.0 <2.0 <2.0mg/kg 5 n/v 97.5 94.6 119mg/kg 0.1 n/v 1.24 3.27 1.48mg/kg 1 n/v 14 18.1 17.1mg/kg 5 123a 50 77.3 50.4Zinc (Zn)
Strontium (Sr)Thallium (Tl)Tin (Sn)Titanium (Ti)Uranium (U)Vanadium (V)
Nickel (Ni)Phosphorus (P)Potassium (K)Selenium (Se)Silver (Ag)Sodium (Na)
Lead (Pb)Lithium (Li)Magnesium (Mg)Manganese (Mn)Mercury (Hg)Molybdenum (Mo)
Cadmium (Cd)Calcium (Ca)Chromium (Cr)Cobalt (Co)Copper (Cu)Iron (Fe)
Aluminum (Al)Antimony (Sb)Arsenic (As)Barium (Ba)Beryllium (Be)Bismuth (Bi)
Analyte% Moisture% Sand (2.0mm - 0.05mm)% Silt (0.05mm - 2um)% Clay (<2um)Texture
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Natural Area ID 5060 5360 5364 ALS ID L1178713-1 L1178713-3 L1178713-2 Date Sampled 7/13/2012 12:00:00 PM 7/13/2012 2:50:00 PM 7/13/2012 3:45:00 PM
Units D.L. Guideline Sediment Sediment SedimentAnalytemg/kg 0.015 n/v <0.025 <0.030 <0.015mg/kg 0.03 n/v <0.050 <0.060 <0.030mg/kg 0.15 n/v <0.25 <0.30 <0.15mg/kg 0.3 n/v <0.50 <0.60 <0.30mg/kg 30 n/v <50 <60 <30mg/kg 30 n/v <50 <60 <30mg/kg 180 n/v <180 300 <180mg/kg 300 n/v <300 1030 <300mg/kg 300 n/v 980 7350 1480mg/kg 600 n/v 1350 13100 2660mg/kg 300 n/v 380 4380 890mg/kg 300 n/v 1360 12000 2370
n/a 0 n/v Yes Yes YesNotes:
a Canadian Sediment Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life - ISQGn/a Not applicablen/v No standard/guideline value
< 0.03 The analyte was not detected above the laboratory estimated quantitation limit. D.L. Detection Limit
Total Hydrocarbons (C6-C50)Chrom. to baseline at nC50
F1-BTEXF2 (C10-C16)TEH (C11-C22)F3 (C16-C34)TEH (C23-C60)F4 (C34-C50)
BenzeneEthylbenzeneTolueneXylenesF1 (C6-C10)
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NORTH/NORTHWEST NATURAL AREA SCREENING STUDY City of Saskatoon
APPENDIX F Recommended Wetland Management Classification System
i
Recommended Wetland Management Classification System
To accompany the Minnesota Routine Assessment Method for Evaluating Wetland Functions, Version 3.0
Table of Contents
1.0 Wetland Management Recommendations ...................................................................................... 1
1.1 Wetland Management Classification ..................................................................................... 1
1.1.1 Preserve ................................................................................................................. 4
1.1.2 Manage 1 ............................................................................................................... 4
1.1.3 Manage 2 ............................................................................................................... 5
1.1.4 Manage 3 ............................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Wetland Restoration Potential ............................................................................................... 6
1.3 Wetland Susceptibility to Stormwater Input .......................................................................... 6
1.4 Wetland Management Standards ........................................................................................... 7
1.4.1 Wetland Hydrology Standards ................................................................................... 7
1.4.2 Wetland Buffer Standards ......................................................................................... 9
1.4.3 Wetland Sequencing and Mitigation Standards ......................................................... 9
1.4.4 Stormwater Treatment Standards ............................................................................... 9
1.5 Best Management Practices ................................................................................................. 10
2.0 Critical Wetland Resources ......................................................................................................... 11
List of Tables
Table 1.1 Recommended Wetland Management Standards 3
Table 1.2 Susceptibility of Wetlands to Degradation by Stormwater Inputs 8
List of Figures
Figure 1.1 Basic Wetland Management Classification Process Flowchart 16
Figure 1.2 Increased Standard Wetland Management Classification Process Flowchart 17
Management Classification 1
1.0 Wetland Management Recommendations
This document is a companion to the Minnesota Routine Assessment Method for Evaluating Wetland Functions (MnRAM) [version 3.0 or later]. It is meant to provide a basis for developing wetland management recommendations from data gathered in the field. The objective of a wetland management classification system and management standards is to achieve no net loss of wetland functions and values within the management area while providing flexibility for economic development that may require wetland impacts. Impacts to wetlands include not only direct impacts such as filling, draining, and excavating, but also indirect impacts from stormwater inputs, changes to local surface and ground water hydrology, and pollutant loading.
The wetland protection process begins with an inventory and field assessment of all wetlands within the management area. The wetland inventory should identify wetlands by type (Circ. 39 or Cowardin), size, location and landscape setting, and wetland functions. Wetland assessment evaluates functional capacity, both existing and potential, based on inventory information as well as: vegetative community, soils, hydrology, ecologic characteristics, and cultural uses. Following completion of this assessment, each wetland can be assigned to a recommended management class based on the wetland’s current and potential functions as well as the evaluation of local critical wetland resources and the wetland’s susceptibility to stormwater degradation (Table 1.1). Each wetland can be classified according to a recommended level of wetland protection and acceptable hydrologic changes (Table 1.2).1
1.1 Wetland Management Classification
With data for each wetland in the assessment area complete, the functional indices can then be used to classify the wetlands. This guidance document presents two classification standards based on expert wetland recommendations and concepts2 and in compliance with the state Wetland Conservation Act3, state water quality standards4, and various wetland management plans from both metropolitan and rural Minnesota areas.
Suggested classification schemes offered are for Basic Protection and Increased Protection standards; local authorities can choose a management classification level based on local resource needs and preferences. The Basic Protection Standard (Figure 1.1) is the minimum recommended level that will satisfy no-net-loss goals, protect critical resources, and allow for use of some wetlands in development zones. The Increased Protection Standard will include more wetlands in the Preserve category that might otherwise fall into Manage 1, thereby protecting less-than-pristine wetlands in areas that are at an increased risk for wetland impact, whether direct; outright loss by development pressures or indirect; ecological impact from increased use or hydrologic changes.
1 Based largely on the state guidance document Storm-Water and Wetlands: Planning and Evaluation Guidelines for Addressing Potential Impacts of Urban Storm-Water and Snow-Melt Runoff on Wetlands, State of Minnesota Storm Water Advisory Group, 1997. 2 Some of which are presented in Storm-Water and Wetlands: Planning and Evaluation Guidelines for Addressing Potential Impacts of Urban Storm-Water and Snow-Melt Runoff on Wetlands, State of Minnesota Storm Water Advisory Group, 1997. 3 Minn. Rules Chap. 8420. 4 Minn. Rules Chap. 7050.
Management Classification 2
These two options are offered as a starting point for regional decision-making. Any final policy will need to take into account how current and predicted pressures affect the landscape. An initial evaluation of the effect of both standards will give an indication how the local wetland manager can adapt an individual strategy to maximize resource protection while retaining development benefits to their community. Using GIS-mapping tools will be invaluable for this evaluation.
Using this system will classify a wetland into one of four categories: Preserve, Manage 1, Manage 2, or Manage 3. The Preserve category is for exceptional and highest-functioning wetlands or those sensitive wetlands receiving conveyed storm water runoff that have yet retained a medium level of vegetative diversity/integrity. These wetlands are those that should be preserved in (or improved to) their most pristine or highest functional capacity with wide, natural buffers, in perpetuity. In the Manage 1 category are high-quality wetlands that should be protected from development and other pressures of increased use, including indirect effects. Maintaining natural buffers will help to retain the significant function these wetlands provide. In the event that impacts to these wetlands cannot be avoided, replacement ratios for mitigation should exceed the state-required minimums. Manage 2 wetlands provide medium functional levels and the wetland extent should be maintained. These wetlands often provide optimal restoration opportunity. Manage 3 wetlands have been substantially disturbed; replacement considerations can be minimized5 after proper sequencing.
Using the Flowchart
The process can be followed in Figures 1.1 [Basic Standard] and 1.2 [Increase Protection Standard]. Begin at the top and follow the arrows and numbered boxes through the diagram until all of the wetlands have been placed in a management category. Find all wetlands that are classified as Critical Resources, as described in Section 2.0; those wetlands are classified in the Preserve category. Wetlands determined to not fit any of the Critical Resources categories are then classified into one of the four management class groups. The suggested wetland management criteria that could be applied to wetlands within each management class are provided in Table 1.1.
5 Replacement minimized down to a 1:1 ratio (in the counties with less than 50 percent of their historic wetlands) or lower (in counties with more than 50 percent of their historic wetlands).
Management Classification 3
Table 1.1 Recommended Wetland Management Standards
Minnesota Routine Assessment Method for Evaluating Wetland Functions, Version 3.0
Management Class Management Strategy Stormwater Treatment Buffer1 Mitigation Standard Hydrologic Guidelines
A—Preserve Maintain wetland and existing functions, values and wildlife habitat. Possible need for active management of wetland to protect unique features. Apply strict avoidance standards. May be appropriate to develop a conservation easement.
Avoid conveyed flows where prudent and feasible. Upstream sediment and nutrient pretreatment required to maintain background loading rates. Maintain existing hydrology—divert increased flows. Avoid concentrating flows.
≥50 feet for water quality ≥100 feet for
wildlife habitat.2 Require
monuments to mark
buffer edge.
WCA minimum or greater replacement ratio with documented replacement of functions/values. Consider requiring buffer replacement.
Bounce (10 yr): Existing Inundation (1 & 2 yr): Existing (10 yr): Existing Runout Control:3 No Change Maintain existing hydrology. Encourage infiltration and reduced impervious BMPs. Conduct water budget analysis.
B—Manage 1 Maintain wetland without degrading existing functions, values and wildlife habitat. Apply WCA sequencing process.
Pretreat conveyed flows to maintain background loading rates.
35-50 feet
Require
monuments to mark
buffer edge.
WCA minimum or greater replacement ratio. Replacement of functions and values on site or in location specified in plan for drain/fill/excavation impacts. In compliance with Ch. 7050 the entire area affected by storm water or other wastewater flows must be avoided, minimized and replaced at a replacement ratio of 1:1 for all changes in wetland type.
Bounce (10 yr): Existing + 0.5 ft Inundation (1 & 2 yr): Existing plus 1 day (10 yr): Existing + 7 days Runout Control:2 No Change Maintain existing hydrology. Encourage infiltration and reduced impervious BMPs.
C—Manage 2 Maintain wetland footprint. Improve wetland biological and plant community diversity/integrity or enhance other functions if possible. Apply WCA sequencing process. Consider for restoration.
Pretreat all conveyed discharges to remove all heavy particles and maximize removal of fine grained sediment prior to discharging to the wetland
25-35 feet Require
monuments to mark
buffer edge.
WCA minimum replacement of acreage and functions/values on site or in location specified in plan for drain/fill/excavation impacts In compliance with Ch. 7050 the entire area affected by storm water or other wastewater flows must be avoided, minimized and replaced at a replacement ratio of 1:1 for all changes in wetland type.
Bounce (10 yr): Existing + 1.0 ft Inundation (1& 2 yr): Existing plus 2 days (10 yr): Existing + 14 days Runout Control: 2 0 to 1.0 ft above existing runout
D—Manage 3 Allow for relaxed sequencing and replacement plan flexibility. Consider for restoration/enhancement.
Pretreat all conveyed flows to remove all medium grained and larger sediments.
25 feet
WCA allows mitigation flexibility with minimum standards required in the plan area, see M.R. 8420.0650. In compliance with Ch. 7050 the entire area affected by storm water or other wastewater flows must be avoided, minimized and replaced at a replacement ratio of 1:1 for all changes in wetland type.
Bounce (10 yr): No Limit Inundation (1 & 2 yr): Existing plus 7 days (10 yr): Existing + 21 days Runout Control:2 0 to 4.0 ft above existing runout
1 Buffers are unmowed, naturalized strips of vegetation around the wetland perimeter. Buffers would be provided during development or redevelopment 2 Where possible, use 300-foot buffers as per MnRAM (Question #23). 3 If currently landlocked, new outlet should be above delineated wetland elevation.
Management Classification 4
1.1.1 Preserve
Wetlands classified as Preserve have at least one of the following characteristics:
Wetlands rated with exceptional vegetative diversity/integrity, which may include wetlands with natural communities not significantly impacted by invasive species or other human-induced alterations, wetlands harboring endangered or threatened plant species, or rare wetland habitats classified as imperiled (S1) or critically imperiled (S2) by the state rankings.
Wetlands rated as exceptional for wildlife habitat. These include wetlands known to harbor endangered or threatened animal species, rare communities, or wildlife refuges and fish and wildlife management areas whose purpose is maintaining suitable habitats for wildlife.
Wetlands rated as high for amphibian habitat.
Wetlands rated as exceptional for fish habitat. These wetlands include those specifically managed for fish management; designated trout streams, lakes or adjacent wetlands; and known spawning habitat for game fish.
Wetlands rated high for shoreline protection. Wide wetlands bordering lakes and feeder streams that have persistent, emergent, submergent, or floating-leaved vegetation are critical to protecting the water quality of the lakes from bank erosion and sedimentation from upstream.
Wetlands rated exceptional for aesthetics/education/recreation/cultural and rated high for wildlife habitat, include those located on public lands that provide a unique or rare recreational, educational, or cultural opportunity, and have high functional level for wildlife since that is typically a primary focus for users.
Wetlands that are exceptionally sensitive to stormwater impacts and have a vegetative diversity/integrity rating of medium or higher were also placed in this category. These wetlands may have suffered some degradation from human influences due to their heightened sensitivity. The vegetative quality of the wetland is such that improved management may allow for restoration of the community.
Wetlands with a high vegetative diversity/integrity rating and a high rating for wetland water quality. The vegetative community in these wetlands typically has been only slightly affected by humans and still maintains high functioning to maintain water quality, which is critical to wetland sustainability.
Wetlands with a high vegetative diversity/integrity rating and a high rating for hydrologic regime. The vegetative community in these wetlands typically has been only slightly affected by humans and still maintains high functioning levels for hydrologic regime, which is critical to wetland sustainability.
1.1.2 Manage 1
Wetlands classified as Manage 1 have at least one of the following characteristics:
Wetlands rated with high vegetative diversity/integrity, which typically include diverse wetland plant communities with less than 20 percent cover of non-native or invasive species.
Management Classification 5
Wetlands rated as high for wildlife habitat. These generally include wetlands located within large tracts of undeveloped land or in parks, which allow for wide high quality upland buffers. In addition, this includes seasonal wetlands that are well buffered.
Wetlands rated as medium for amphibian habitat. This includes seasonal wetlands that are well buffered.
Wetlands rated as high for fish habitat. These wetlands are lacustrine/riverine or are contiguous with a permanent waterbody or watercourse and provide spawning/nursery habitat, or refuge for native fish species in adjacent lakes, rivers or streams.
Wetlands rated medium for shoreline protection. These wetlands include those that are moderately wide and support persistent emergent, submergent, or floating-leaved vegetative cover bordering lakes and feeder streams.
Wetlands rated high for aesthetics/education/recreation/cultural and medium for wildlife habitat, include those that provide a number of benefits that may include: spatial buffering, accessibility, public ownership, multiple recreational opportunities, and medium-quality wildlife habitat.
Wetlands that are highly sensitive to stormwater impacts and have a vegetative diversity/integrity rating of medium or high were also placed in this category. The vegetative quality of the wetland is such that improved management may allow for restoration of the community.
Wetlands with a medium vegetative diversity/integrity rating and a high rating for wetland water quality. The vegetative community in these wetlands has only been moderately affected by humans and still maintains high functioning levels for water quality, which is critical to wetland sustainability. These wetlands would likely benefit from active management.
Wetlands with a medium vegetative diversity/integrity rating and a high rating for hydrologic regime were placed in the Manage 1 category. The vegetative community in these wetlands has only been moderately affected by humans and still maintains high functioning levels for hydrologic regime, which is critical to wetland sustainability. These wetlands would likely benefit from active management.
Wetlands rated high for commercial use. These wetlands provide important social value without having an altered hydrology.
1.1.3 Manage 2
Wetlands classified as Manage 2 have at least one of the following characteristics:
Wetlands rated with medium vegetative diversity/integrity, which typically include wetlands with less diversity and up to 50 percent cover of non-native or invasive species.
Wetlands rated as medium for wildlife habitat. These often include wetlands that are increasingly separated from natural communities and wildlife corridors; they often lack significant upland buffers and are increasingly altered.
Wetlands rated as low for amphibian habitat. These wetlands are increasingly altered, but they still have some opportunity to provide either breeding, over wintering, or resting habitat for amphibians.
Wetlands rated as medium for fish habitat. These wetlands include those which are intermittently connected to waterbodies supporting native fish populations
Management Classification 6
Wetlands rated low for shoreline protection. While these wetlands are not providing the highest level of protection to the lake or river systems, their mere presence provides some level of protection that should not be dismissed. These wetlands are typically narrow, with little emergent, submergent, or floating-leaved vegetation.
Wetlands rated Medium for aesthetics/education/recreation/cultural and Low for wildlife habitat.
1.1.4 Manage 3
Wetlands classified as Manage 3 include all of the remaining wetlands that did not fit into any of the above-described conditions. All of these wetlands would rate low for vegetative diversity/integrity. Many of these wetlands rate medium or high for downstream water quality protection and for flood storage/attenuation. This correlation is expected since wetlands that provide higher levels of water quality treatment and runoff/rate control often suffer from ecological degradation.
1.2 Wetland Restoration Potential
Evaluate restoration potential of drained and partially drained wetlands in the field. The potential for wetland restoration is determined based on the ease with which the wetland could be restored considering factors including: the number of landowners within the historic wetland area, the size of the potential restoration area, the potential for establishing buffer areas or water quality ponding, the extent and type of hydrologic alteration, and the potential for flooding adjacent properties. Using those parameters, a functional rating of High, Medium, or Low is computed where High means that there will be fewer obstacles to completing a successful restoration.
1.3 Wetland Susceptibility to Stormwater Input
Stormwater runoff carries soil particles, nutrients, and contaminants that can change the ecological balance of the receiving water body. Changes in the volume, rate, frequency, or duration of stormwater entering or discharging from the water body can also change the ecological integrity. Alterations to the ecological integrity of a wetland often result in changes in the functional capacity, fish and wildlife habitat, replacement of native vegetation with invasive and disturbance-tolerant plant species, and/or other impacts to the wetland’s functions and values.
A methodology6 for determining the susceptibility of wetlands to degradation by stormwater input relates wetland type to a susceptibility level as shown in Table 1.2. Wetlands such as bogs and fens can easily be degraded by changes in the stormwater inflows and are designated as exceptionally susceptible. On the other hand, floodplain forests are more tolerant of changes in the frequency, magnitude and duration of flooding without degradation and are therefore classified as moderately susceptible. Shallow marshes and wet meadows dominated by hybrid cattail, reed canary grass, or other invasive/non-native species (see Table 1.2 and MNRAM 3.0) have a moderate susceptibility to stormwater fluctuations and inputs.
6 Storm-Water and Wetlands: Planning and Evaluation Guidelines for Addressing Potential Impacts of Urban Storm-Water and Snow-Melt Runoff on Wetlands (State of Minnesota Storm Water Advisory Group, 1997).
Management Classification 7
1.4 Wetland Management Standards
Wetland management standards are proposed to maintain tolerable hydrologic and water quality changes in wetlands based on the goals stated for the management classifications. The recommended wetland management system (Table 1.1) presents a framework for management of storm water in and around wetlands as well as considering the regulation of impacts to wetlands and wetland mitigation; it is not meant to be used for specific wetland area designs. Replacement plans must also consider other laws that may apply, including local regulations, state Wetland Conservation Act rules, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404 or other permit requirements. Additional investigations or evaluations, including detailed hydrologic modeling and modeling of nutrient loadings and removals, will need to be performed to determine final pipe sizes, pipe configuration, pipe elevations, pipe location, and site grading.
1.4.1 Wetland Hydrology Standards
Wetland hydrology management standards were developed7 to protect wetlands from hydrologic impacts. These standards present tolerable hydrologic changes in terms of bounce (difference between the peak flood elevation and the normal wetland elevation), inundation period (time that flood waters temporarily stored in the wetland exceed the normal wetland elevation), and runout control (elevation of the outlet). It is assumed that wetland impacts will be minimized and existing wetland functions and values will be maintained if these standards are implemented.
7 Standards shown in Table 1.1.
Management Classification 8
Table 1.2 Susceptibility of Wetlands to Degradation by Stormwater Impacts8
Minnesota Routine Assessment Method for Evaluating Wetland Functions, Version 3.0
Exceptionally Susceptible Wetland
Types:1 Highly Susceptible
Wetland Types:2 Moderately
Susceptible Wetland Types:3
Least Susceptible Wetland Types:4
Sedge Meadows Shrub-carrsa Floodplain Forestsa Gravel Pits Open Bogs Alder Thicketsb Fresh (Wet) Meadowsb Cultivated Hydric Soils Coniferous Bogs Fresh (Wet) Meadowsc, e Shallow Marshesc Dredged Material/Fill
Material Disposal Sites Calcareous Fens Shallow Marshesd, c Deep Marshesc Low Prairies Deep Marshesd, c Lowland Hardwood Swamps
Seasonally Flooded Wetlands
1 Special consideration must be given to avoid altering these wetland types. Inundation must
be avoided. Water chemistry changes due to alteration by stormwater impacts can also cause adverse impacts. Note: All scientific and natural areas and pristine wetland should be considered in this category regardless of wetland type.
2 a., b., c. Can tolerate inundation from 6 inches to 12 inches for short periods of time. May be completely dry in drought or late summer conditions. d. Can tolerate +12 inches inundation, but adversely impacted by sediment and/or nutrient loading and prolonged high water levels. e. Some exceptions.
3 a. Can tolerate annual inundation of 1 to 6 feet or more, possibly more than once/year. b. Fresh meadows that are dominated by reed canary grass. c. Shallow marshes dominated by reed canary grass, cattail, giant reed, or purple loosestrife.
4 These wetlands are usually so degraded that input of urban storm water may not have adverse impacts.
Notes: There will always be exceptions to the general categories listed above. Use best professional judgment. A more complete description of wetland characteristics under each category is contained in Appendix A of the source (see footnote). Pristine wetlands are those that show little disturbance from human activity.
8 Adapted from: Storm-Water and Wetlands: Planning and Evaluation Guidelines for Addressing Potential Impacts of Urban Storm-Water and Snow-Melt Runoff on Wetlands, State of Minnesota Storm-Water Advisory Group, June 1997.
Management Classification 9
1.4.2 Wetland Buffer Standards
Wetland buffer standards were developed with the focus on the buffer widths necessary for protecting water quality and for providing wildlife habitat. Suggested wetland buffer standards in Table 1.1 were developed based on a review of the scientific literature. The literature shows that the effectiveness of wetland buffers in removing sediments and nutrients from surface runoff varies widely due to many factors which include but are not limited to: slope, vegetative cover density, vegetation types, and width. Typically, buffers are established for their water quality improvement potential. High quality wildlife habitat requires significantly wider buffers and higher vegetative diversity/integrity.
Results from numerous studies on the effectiveness of buffers for improving water quality were compiled in a report prepared for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District9. This data suggests that buffer widths of 50 feet generally will provide adequate protection from suspended solids for maintaining high water quality.
The data for phosphorus removal shows a slightly stronger, although not statistically significant, trend. Buffers wider than 60 feet showed considerably greater total phosphorus reductions than narrower buffers (69 percent of those buffers reduced total phosphorus by more than 70 percent).
Another major function of wetland buffers is providing wildlife habitat. Recommendations in the literature for wetland buffer maintenance for optimal wildlife functions range from an absolute minimum of 50 feet up to 600 feet. In general, wider buffers are suggested as providing greater wildlife benefits. Reasonable wildlife benefits can be realized with the retention of 100-foot wide buffers. Several communities in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area have enacted wetland buffer ordinances with required buffer widths up to 100 feet.
1.4.3 Wetland Sequencing and Mitigation Standards
The wetland sequencing and mitigation standards presented are suggestions based on interagency discussions and experiences with Comprehensive Wetland Management Plans. The goal of the recommended standards is to provide incentives to protect high quality wetland resources while realizing that low quality wetlands would not receive as stringent protection.
There are specific standards that must be met according to state and federal rules (WCA, 404, etc.). They can be varied by local plan and these management standards could serve as a basis, but not a substitute, for a local plan. Some management prescriptions suggested here could be implemented without a formalized local plan but all local, state, and federal rules would still apply. The COE could use these standards to vary replacement ratios on a case-by-case basis.
1.4.4 Stormwater Treatment Standards
Stormwater treatment management standards were developed to protect wetlands from water quality impacts. Various levels of pre-treatment of conveyed stormwater are recommended based on wetland management classification.
9 EOR, 2001
Management Classification 10
1.5 Best Management Practices
A table of common best management practices (BMPs) is provided in the Comprehensive Guidance. It includes a description of the benefits of each, pollutants controlled, and some general construction requirements. A comprehensive selection and design manual10 for BMP usage in cold climates covers a total of 40 BMPs including:
Definition and description of the BMP
Discussion of the BMP’s means of operation
Diagrams and information to guide design and installation
Listing of inspection and maintenance considerations
References for more detailed information
A comprehensive guide11 to BMPs for protection and improvement of water quality in Minnesota includes the major principles and notable points relating to BMP practices. This is not a design manual. The BMP approaches are split into several categories including:
BMPs for Storm Water Systems Detention Ponds Erosion Protection and Sediment Control Pollution Prevention
In addition, the manual includes a section summarizing the attributes of various hydrologic models. Best management practices should be implemented to the extent feasible in all construction projects to maintain and prevent degradation of wetland functions and values.
10 The Minnesota Urban Small Sites BMP Manual – Stormwater Best Management Practices for Cold Climates, Metropolitan Council and Barr Engineering Co., 2001. 11 Protecting Water Quality in urban Areas – Best Management Practices for Dealing with Storm Water Runoff from Urban, Suburban, and Developing Areas of Minnesota, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 2000.
Management Classification 11
2.0 Critical Wetland Resources
Wetlands in the assessment area should be evaluated for designation as critical resources based on several features defined in Minnesota Statutes. These critical wetland resources should be classified into the Preserve management class due to their special functions. Criteria for designating wetlands as critical resources are as follows:
Outstanding Resource Value Waters (Minn. Rules 7050.0180) Designated Scientific and Natural Areas (Minn. Rules 86A.05) Wetlands with known occurrences of Threatened or Endangered Species (Minn. Stat.
84.0895) State Wildlife Management Areas (Minn. Stat. 86A.05, subpart 8) State Aquatic Management Areas (Minn. Stat. 86A.05, subpart 14). Wellhead Protection Areas (Minn. Stat. 103I.101, MN Rules Chapter 4720). Sensitive Ground Water Areas (MN Rules 8420.0548, Subp. 6). Designated trout streams or trout lakes (MN Rules 6264.0050). Calcareous fens (MN Rules 8420.1010 through 8420.1060). High priority areas for wetland preservation, enhancement, restoration and establishment
(MN Rules 8420.0350, subpart 2). Designated Historic or Archaeological Sites State or federal designated wild and scenic rivers (MN Rule Chapter 7050)
2.1 Outstanding Resource Value Waters
"Outstanding resource value waters" are defined in MN Rules 7050.0180 as waters within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness; Voyageur's National Park; and Department of Natural Resources designated scientific and natural areas; wild, scenic, and recreational river segments; Lake Superior; those portions of the Mississippi River from Lake Itasca to the southerly boundary of Morrison County that are included in the Mississippi Headwaters Board comprehensive plan dated February 12, 1981; and other waters of the state with high water quality, wilderness characteristics, unique scientific or ecological significance, exceptional recreational value, or other special qualities which warrant stringent protection from pollution.
2.1.1 Calcareous Fens
Calcareous fens are defined in MN Rules 8420.1020 as peat-accumulating wetlands dominated by distinct groundwater inflows having specific chemical characteristics. The water is characterized as circumneutral to alkaline, with high concentrations of calcium and low dissolved oxygen content. The chemistry provides an environment for specific and often rare hydrophytic plants12. Minnesota Rules 8420.1010-1070 sets out minimum standards and criteria for the identification, protection, and management of calcareous fens as authorized by Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.223. The MnDNR is charged with identifying and maintaining a list of calcareous fens in the state and maintains a database of them. Calcareous fens are also listed in the Classifications for Waters in
12 MN Rules 8420.1020
Management Classification 12
Major Surface Water Drainage Basins13. Finally, the rules for Nondegradation of Outstanding Resource Value Waters14 also lists identified calcareous fens in the state.
2.1.2 Scientific and Natural Areas
State scientific and natural areas (SNA) are established to protect and perpetuate, in an undisturbed natural state, those natural features which possess exceptional scientific or educational value (MN Statutes 86A.05). This may include but is not limited to any of the following features: geological processes; significant fossil evidence, an undisturbed plant community, an ecological community significantly illustrating the process of succession and restoration to natural condition following disruptive change; a habitat supporting a vanishing, rare, endangered, or restricted species of plant or animal; a relict flora or fauna persisting from an earlier period; or a seasonal haven for concentrations of birds and animals, or a vantage point for observing concentrated populations, such as a constricted migration route. The area should embrace an area large enough to permit effective research or educational functions and to preserve the inherent natural values of the area.
2.1.3 Habitat for Designated Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern Species
Endangered and threatened plant and animal species are protected in Minnesota as specified in MN Statutes 84.0895. In MN Statutes, Subp. 3, species of wild animal or plant are designated as:
1. Endangered, if the species is threatened with extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range; or
2. Threatened, if the species is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range; or
3. Species of special concern, if although the species is not endangered or threatened, it is extremely uncommon in this state, or has unique or highly specific habitat requirements and deserves careful monitoring of its status.
In 1987, the Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) began a systematic survey of rare biological features. The goal of the MCBS is to identify significant natural areas and to collect and interpret data on the distribution and ecology of rare plants, rare animals, and native plant communities. The MCBS data for the assessment area (if available) should be examined for sites with medium, high and outstanding biologic diversity significance.
The MnDNR Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program (Natural Heritage Program) collects, manages, and interprets information about nongame animals, native plants, and plant communities to promote the wise stewardship of these resources. The Natural Heritage Program has developed a ranking system that is intended to reflect the extent and condition of natural communities and species in Minnesota.15 These ‘state ranks’ have no legal ramifications, they are used by the Natural Heritage Program to set priorities for research and for conservation planning. They are grouped as follows:
13 MN Rules 7050.0470 14 MN Rules 7050.0180, Subp. 6 15 Aaseng, N.E., J.C. Almendinger, R.P. Dana, B.C. Delaney, H.L. Dunevitz, K.A. Rusterholz, N.P. Sather, and D.S. Wovcha. 1993. Minnesota's Native Vegetation: A Key to Natural Communities, Version 1.5. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Biological Report No. 20. Natural Heritage Program.
Management Classification 13
State Element Rank:
S1: Critically imperiled in the state because of extreme rarity (5 or fewer occurrences or very few remaining individuals or acres) or because of some factor(s) making it especially vulnerable to extirpation from the state.
S2: Imperiled in state because of rarity (6 to 20 occurrences or few remaining individuals or acres) or because of some factor(s) making it very vulnerable to extirpation from the state.
S3: Rare or uncommon in state (on the order of 21 to 100 occurrences).
S4: Apparently secure in state with many occurrences.
S5: Demonstrably secure in state and essentially ineradicable under present conditions.
SH: Of historical occurrence in the state, perhaps having not been verified in the past 20 years, and suspected to be still extant.
SN: Regularly occurring, usually migratory and typically nonbreeding species for which no significant or effective habitat conservation measures can be taken in the state.
SR: Reported from the state, but without persuasive documentation which would provide a basis for either accepting or rejecting the report.
SRF: Reported falsely.
SU: Undetermined. Possibly in peril in the state but status uncertain; need more information.
SX: Extirpated within the state.
The Natural Heritage Program information database should be searched to determine if any endangered, threatened, or special concern species have been sighted within 500 feet of the assessment area. The list of species, the subwatershed location, legal protection status, state element rank and county should be compiled.
2.1.4 State Wildlife Management Areas
State wildlife management areas are established to protect those lands and waters which have a high potential for wildlife production and to develop and manage these lands and waters for the production of wildlife, for public hunting, fishing, and trapping, and for other compatible outdoor recreational uses16. State wildlife management areas satisfy the following criteria:
1. Includes appropriate wildlife lands and habitat, including but not limited to marsh or wetlands and the margins thereof, ponds, lakes, stream bottomlands, and uplands, which permit the propagation and management of a substantial population of the desired wildlife species; and
2. Includes an area large enough to ensure adequate wildlife management and regulation of the permitted recreational uses.
16 MN Statute 86A.05, subpart 8. A map of all MnDNR Wildlife Management Areas can be found at: www.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/compass.html.
Management Classification 14
2.1.5 Designated Trout Streams and Lakes
Designated trout streams and lakes in the state of Minnesota are inhabited by trout other than lake trout. Fishing and other restrictions have been placed on these waterbodies to protect and foster the propagation of trout. Wetlands associated with these lakes are an integral part of the whole ecosystem that functions to maintain the characteristics necessary to support the fishery.
A list of all state trout streams and lakes can be found at: www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/arule/6264/.
2.1.6 Aquatic Management Areas
Minnesota Statutes 86A.05, Subpart 14, allows for the establishment of aquatic management areas to protect, develop, and manage lakes, rivers, streams, and adjacent wetlands and lands that are critical for fish and other aquatic life, for water quality, and for their intrinsic biological value, public fishing, or other compatible outdoor recreational uses. Aquatic management areas may be established to protect wetland areas under ten acres that are donated to the department of natural resources. Aquatic management areas must meet one or more of the following criteria:
1. Provides angler or management access;
2. Protects fish spawning, rearing, or other unique habitat;
3. Protects aquatic wildlife feeding and nesting areas;
4. Protects critical shoreline habitat; or
5. Provides a site for research on natural history.
2.1.7 Wellhead Protection Areas
Wellhead protection is defined as a method of preventing well contamination by effectively managing potential contaminant sources in all or a portion of the well’s recharge area. The statutory authority for wellhead protection comes from Minnesota Statutes 103I.101. The rules for establishment of Wellhead Protection Plans are found in Minnesota Rules Chapter 4720, which are administered by the Minnesota Department of Health. Wetlands present within wellhead protection areas are likely to be predominantly recharge wetlands. Since wetlands typically collect surface water runoff from a larger upland area, recharge wetlands within wellhead protection areas have a greater probability of transmitting pollutants to a public groundwater supply than other wetlands. Wellhead protection plans are developed and implemented by the public water supplier, which is typically a city or the Minnesota Department of Health.
2.1.8 Sensitive Groundwater Areas
The Wetland Conservation Act requires that projects proposing to impact wetlands must evaluate whether the impacts would have an adverse impact on groundwater quality17. If it is determined that a proposed replacement plan would have a significant adverse impact on groundwater quality, the replacement plan must be denied. Wetlands determined to be primarily recharge wetlands as a result
17 Minnesota Rules 8420.0548, Subpart 6. The state rules governing wellhead protection can be accessed on the web at: www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/arule/4720/.
Management Classification 15
of a functional assessment using MNRAM Version 3.0 should be evaluated for the potential to affect groundwater resources18.
2.1.9 High-Priority Areas for Wetland Preservation, Enhancement, & Restoration
Water management plans prepared by water management organizations in the metropolitan areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.231 must identify those areas that qualify as high priority areas for wetland preservation, enhancement, restoration, and establishment19. These priority areas shall be included in the next scheduled water management plan update. Plans should give strong consideration to identifying as high priority areas, minor watersheds having less than 50 percent of their original wetland acreages, and intact wetlands, diminished wetlands, and the areas once occupied by wetlands that have been diminished or eliminated and could feasibly be restored taking into account the present hydrology and use of the area. Plans should give strong consideration to identifying as high priority areas all type 1 or 2 wetlands, and other wetlands at risk of being lost by permanent conversion to other uses. When individual wetlands are identified as high priority for preservation and restoration, the high priority area shall include the wetland and an adjacent buffer strip not less than 16.5 feet wide around the perimeter of the wetland and may include up to four acres of upland for each wetland acre.
Plans may identify additional high priority areas where preservation, enhancement, restoration, and establishment of wetlands would have high public value by providing benefits for water quality, flood water retention, public recreation, commercial use, and other public uses. High priority areas should be delineated by minor or major watershed.
2.1.10 State and Federal Designated Scenic and Wild Rivers
The rules for the protection of state designated scenic and wild rivers is set forth in Minnesota Rules Chapter 6105 as administered by the MnDNR20. Wild rivers are defined as those that exist in a free-flowing state with excellent water quality and with adjacent lands that are essentially primitive and scenic rivers are defined as those that exist in a free-flowing state with adjacent lands that are essentially primitive. Management plans must be developed before a river can be included in the wild and scenic river system. The plans must give emphasis to the preservation and protection of the area’s scenic, recreational, natural, historic, and similar values while placing no unreasonable restrictions upon compatible, preexisting, economic uses of particular tracts of land.
18 Evaluate according to the guidelines in: Criteria and Guidelines for Assessing Geologic Sensitivity of Ground Water Resources in Minnesota (MnDNR, 1991). 19 Minnesota Rules 8420.0350, Subp. 2 20 The state rules can be accessed at: www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/arule/6105/.
Management Classification 16
Management Classification 17
NORTH/NORTHWEST NATURAL AREA SCREENING STUDY City of Saskatoon
APPENDIX G Best Management Practices
Table G.1. Best Management Practices
Type of Practice Area of Benefit Storm Protection Benefit Pollutants Controlled Construction Requirements Nonstructural Source Controls Street Sweeping Street right-of-way.
Reduction in potential for clogging storm drains with debris. Some oil and grease control possible.
Paper and plastics, leaves and twigs, dust, and oil and grease. Acquire street sweeping equipment.
Sidewalk Cleaning Sidewalk right-of-way in areas of heavy foot traffic.
Reduction in pollutants entering storm drain. Oil and dirt. None.
Clean and Maintain Storm Drain Channels Annually
Channel capacity and receiving water. Upstream flood control benefits. Includes benefits to channel wildlife habitat and vegetation.
Prevent erosion in channel. Improve capacity by removing silt and sedimentation. Remove debris that is habitat destroying or toxic to wildlife.
Silt and sediment and the contaminants contained therein. Plastic, glass, paper, and metal thrown or washed in channel.
None.
Clean and Inspect Storm Inlets and Catch Basins Annually
Site dependent flood control benefits.
Allows proper drainage to prevent flooding and continued proper operation of facilities.
Silt and sediment and the contaminants contained therein. Plastic, glass, paper, and metal thrown or washed into facilities.
None.
Clean and Inspect Debris Basins Annually
Site dependent flood control benefits.
Allows proper drainage to prevent flooding and continued proper operation of facilities.
Silt and sediment and the contaminants contained therein. Plastic, glass, paper, and metal thrown or washed into facilities.
None.
Storm Drains Cleaned and Maintained Every 3 to 6 Years
Flood control and water quality benefits.
Allows proper drainage to prevent flooding and continued proper operation of facilities.
Silt and sediment and the contaminants contained therein. Plastic, glass, paper, and metal thrown or washed into facilities.
None.
Storm System Pump Stations Cleaned and Maintained Annually
Site dependent flood control and water quality benefits.
Prevents flooding and allows continued proper operation of facilities.
Silt and sediment and the contaminants contained therein. Plastic, glass, paper, and metal thrown or washed into facilities.
None.
Inspect and Maintain Sewer System
Storm drain system and receiving water.
Prevents and eliminates sewer system surcharges.
Contaminants, toxics, and coliform bacteria. None.
Minor Structural Source Controls Storm Drain Inlet Protection Storm drain drainage area. Prevent debris from entering storm
drain. Dirt, leaves, twigs, paper, plastic, and other incidentals. Not available.
Outlet Protection Storm drain receiving water. Prevent erosion at the outlet of pipes or paved channels and protect downstream water quality.
Turbidity and sediment. Structural apron lining at the outlet location. Made of riprap, grouted riprap, concrete, or other structural materials.
Slope Stabilization and Erosion Control Measures
Site and topography dependent. Reduce silt and sediment load to storm drains.
Silt and sediment and the contaminants therein. None.
Interceptor Swale Dependent on flow velocity. Max. velocity for earth channel is 6 fps. Max. velocity for vegetated or riprap channel is 8 fps.
Shorten length of exposed slopes and intercept and divert storm runoff from erodible areas.
Sediment and silt and the contaminants contained therein.
Excavation drainageway across disturbed areas or rights-of-way.
Type of Practice Area of Benefit Storm Protection Benefit Pollutants Controlled Construction Requirements
Improve and Maintain Natural Channels
Channel capacity and receiving water. Upstream flood control benefits. Includes benefits to channel wildlife habitat and vegetation.
Prevent erosion in channel. Improve capacity by removing silt and sedimentation. Remove debris that is habitat destroying or toxic to wildlife.
Silt and sediment and the contaminants contained therein. Plastic, glass, paper, and metal thrown or washed in channel.
None.
Diversion Channel
Dependent of flow velocity. Maximum velocities: 5 fps for vegetated channel and 8 fps for riprap channel. Not for use on slopes greater than 15%. Drainage area should be 5 acres or less.
Intercept and convey runoff to outlets at nonerosive velocity. Sediment and erosion controls. Lined drainageway of trapezoidal cross
section.
Grass-Lined Channel Site dependent but of larger capacity than interceptor or perimeter swales.
Intercept runoff and convey runoff from site.
Sediment and silt and the contaminants contained therein.
Excavation of channel or improvements to natural channel. Stabilization with vegetation.
Storm Drain Drop Inlet Protection Areas less than 1 to 2 acres.
Filters sediment from runoff before it enters inlet. Provides relatively good protection.
Sediment and the contaminants contained therein.
Barrier around storm drain inlet. Useful for areas where storm drain is operational before area runoff area is stabilized.
Riprap Site dependent Provides stabilization and erosion control for stream banks and channels, outlet, and slopes.
Erosion and sediment. Placement of rock on area to be stabilized. May also require use of filter fabric liner.
Gabions Site dependent Provides stabilization and erosion control for stream banks, outlet, and slopes.
Erosion and sediment. Placement of wire cage will with rocks over area to be stabilized. May also require use of filter fabric liner.
Vegetative Control Applicable and effective for most sites.
Provides stabilization and erosion control for streambanks, swales, channels, outlets, slopes, open disturbed areas. Can be up to 99% effective with established cover. Temporary seeding can be up to 90% effective.
Erosion and sediment.
Site preparation (can include land leveling and installation of irrigation system), seeding or planting, and netting or mulching to establish seed. Can also include other sodding, ground cover, shrubs, trees, and native plants.
Filter Strips Site dependent. Receives overland flow slowing runoff and trapping particulates. Can be 30 to 50% effective for sediment control.
Silt, sediment, trash, organic matter, and to an extent, soluble pollutants through infiltration.
Grading and vegetative establishment. Should have a minimum width of 15 to 20 feet. Good performance is achieved with a 50 to 75 foot width.
Fence Open Channels Site dependent. Prevent windblown trash from entering channel. Prevents illegal dumping in channel.
Trash and pollutants. Construction of fences.
Discharge Elimination Methods
French Drains and Subsurface Drains
Dependent on site topography and soil permeability.
Provides drainage of “wet” soils to allow establishment of vegetation. Can reduce runoff.
Sediment. Underground perforated pipe leading to a surface water outlet. Pipe size, bedding and depth is dependent on site conditions.
Type of Practice Area of Benefit Storm Protection Benefit Pollutants Controlled Construction Requirements
Infiltration Trench and Dry Well
Small drainage areas. Runoff from rooftops, parking lots, residential, etc.
Provides temporary storage of runoff and infiltration to soil. Not for use in areas where groundwater could become contaminated.
Prevents 100% of pollutants from entering surface water. Oil, grease, floating organic matter, and settleable solids should be removed before water enters trench.
Excavation of a shallow trench 2’ to 10’ deep. Backfilled with coarse stone aggregate.
Exfiltration Trench Site dependent. Prevent silting on underlying filter gravel or rock bed. Retain first flush, reduce runoff volume and peak discharge rate and promote water quality improvement.
Prevents pollutants from entering surface water. Oil, grease, floating organic matter, and settleable solids should be removed before water enters trench.
Uses perforated pipe with suitable membrane filter material. Installed before receiving water outlet or in groundwater recharge area.
Porous Pavement Site dependent. Requires relatively flat surface.
Allow infiltration of surface runoff. Reduce runoff volume and pollutant loadings from low volume traffic areas.
Oil and grease. Install porous pavement. May require twice as much paving material as standard asphalt to achieve same strength.
Retention Basin Best for sites of 5 to 50 acres. Promotes infiltration to groundwater and reduces runoff volume and velocity. Filters pollutants.
Sediment, trace metals, nutrients, and oxygen-demanding substances.
Excavation of a basin over permeable soils. Size is site dependent. Depth is 3 to 12 feet.
Floatables and Oil Removal Clarifiers and Oil and Water Separators on Parking Structures
Parking lot structure and receiving water.
Collect debris before it can enter storm drain.
Oil, grease, and antifreeze from vehicles and foods and food wrappers.
Install grit and separators.
Oil and Grit Separators Site dependent. For heavy traffic areas or areas with high potential for oil spills.
Remove pollutants. Sediments and hydrocarbons. Install oil and grit separators on storm drains.
Sediment/Grease Trap Installed on storm drain inlets. Intercept and trap sediment and grease from runoff. Sediment, oil, and grease. Install sediment and grease traps.
Solids Removal
Detention Basin Four acres of drainage area for each acre/foot of storage provided to retain a permanent pool of water.
Temporary storage of storm runoff until release. Can also improve water quality.
Sediment, trace metals, hydrocarbons, nutrients, and pesticides.
Excavation of a basin over soils which will cause excessive seepage. May require a liner. Can be used aesthetically as a small pond in landscaping.
Extended Detention Basin
Size for a minimum detention time of 24 hours.
Temporary storage of runoff for an extended period of time. Can improve water quality.
Sediment, trace metals, hydrocarbons, nutrients, and pesticides.
Excavation of a basin over soils which will cause excessive seepage. May require a liner. Can be used aesthetically as a small pond in landscaping.
Bar Screens Site dependent. Restrict passage of objects which may obstruct pump station suction bays. Large debris. Install bar screens before pump station
suction bays. Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. 2010b.
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