Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
TOWN OF HOUNSFIELD,
October 2009
C&S Engineers
499 Col. Eileen Collins Blvd.
Syracuse, New York 13212
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
Introduction............................................................................................................................... 2
2.0
3.0
3.1
NYSDEC Methodology........................................................................................................ 4
3.2
4.3
Permittee-Responsible ........................................................................................................ 12
4.0
5.0
5.1
5.2
5.3
Permittee-Responsible ........................................................................................................ 12
6.0
7.0
Conclusion .............................................................................................................................. 13
ATTACHMENTS
Figures
Figure 1
Plans
Wetland Mitigation Plans WM-2-5
Appendices
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
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INTRODUCTION
Upstate NY Power Corp (Upstate Power) proposes to construct the Hounsfield Wind Farm (Project),
a wind-powered electric generating facility on Galloo Island in the Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson
County, New York. The project will consist of the installation and operation of 84 wind turbine
generators (WTG) for the purpose of generating 252 Megawatts (MW) or less of electricity. The
project is located in the Lake Ontario Watershed (USGS Cataloging Unit: 04150200). The location
of the project area is depicted in Figure 1.
The proposed project involves impacts to State and federally regulated wetlands and waterways, and
as a result compensatory mitigation will be required. Permits, including compensatory mitigation, for
work in and around these resources from the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation (NYSDEC) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be required.
This document discusses potential mitigation options available to Upstate Power including use of
credits from a mitigation bank, use of credits from an in-lieu fee program, permittee-responsible
compensatory mitigation developed using a watershed approach, on-site and/or in-kind permitteeresponsible mitigation, and off-site and/or out-of-kind permittee-responsible mitigation. Of the
options discussed herein and at this time, the preferred alternative is on-site wetlands creation.
Project plans depicting the location for on-site mitigation have been included as an attachment.
2.0
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed WTG will be a 3.0 MW generator with a 90 meter blade rotor diameter and
a hub height of 80 meters, for a total maximum height of 125 meters (410 feet) from
blade tip to ground.
II.
Installation and operation of associated 34.5 KV electrical collection system (ECS)
connecting all WTG to an on-island electrical substation. The ECS will be both overhead
and underground.
III.
Construction of 18.3 miles of private service roads (up to 36 feet wide) between each
WTG.
IV.
Construction of one permanent meteorological tower, approximately 80 meters in height.
V.
Construction of three staging areas encompassing between 15 to 20 acres.
VI.
Construction of operation and maintenance facilities.
VII. Construction of a temporary mining operation to generate bedrock for access roads, a
temporary rock crushing facility and a temporary concrete batch plant.
VIII. Construction of permanent and temporary housing facilities for construction, operation
and maintenance staff. Permanent residential facilities include two three-story structures
of 12 units each, and a community building housing kitchen and dining facilities,
infirmary, laundry and recreational facilities. Temporary housing consists of 4 modular
buildings, each having 32 rooms.
IX.
Construction of a potable and fire protection lake water intake system.
X.
Construction of a potable water treatment system.
XI.
Construction of a sewage treatment system.
XII. Construction of an auxiliary power generating system.
XIII. Construction of a closed loop geothermal heating and cooling system for permanent
residential facilities. The closed loop system will utilize approximately 36 - 400 footdeep wells located within the residential and support facilities complex. A temporary
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offloading facility will be constructed for the initial delivery of equipment, labor and
materials during the time period when the slip is under construction.
XIV. Construction of a channel slip and offloading/storage area, which together make the
offloading facility, to allow for delivery and storage of materials and equipment.
Included as part of the offloading facility are mooring points and a floating breakwater.
Included in the temporary off-loading facility are two dolphin piers.
XV. Construction of a helicopter pad.
The project also involves the construction of a 50.6-mile transmission line (approximately 2.6 miles
on island, 9 miles under Lake Ontario, and 39.0 miles across the mainland), together with
interconnection facilities (substations) and other related facilities. The submarine portion of the
transmission line will consist of a single 230 kV cable that will be installed using a combination of
methods, including water jet blasting and/or hydro-plowing. It is anticipated that the cable will have
three cores and will be buried at a depth of up to 6 feet. A sea bed survey has been conducted to
determine the appropriate methods of cable installation and cable depth. The cable route has been
planned to avoid New York Department of State designated Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife
Habitats.
This Conceptual Wetlands and Waterways Mitigation Plan has been created specifically to address
impacts to wetlands and waterways on Galloo Island. An addendum to this mitigation plan will be
prepared to address impacts associated with the transmission line portion of the project. The
following is summary of impacts to wetlands and waterways based on agency regulatory authority:
NYSDEC Jurisdictional Impacts
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Wetland and stream impacts are shown in the separately bound Wetland Impact Plans. Tables
depicting the proposed impacts have also been included in Appendix A.
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3.0
3.1
NYSDEC Methodology
Based the NYSDEC mapping, impacts will occur to NYSDEC Freshwater Wetlands GL-1 (Wetland
F), GL-2 (Wetland A), GL-3 (Wetland J), and GL-4 (Wetland Q). NYSDEC Freshwater Wetlands
GL-1 and GL-4 are mapped as Class II Wetlands, while wetlands GL-2 and GL-3 mapped as Class III
Wetlands. A description of these NYSDEC Classes is provided below.
Class II Wetlands
A wetland shall be a Class II wetland if it has any of the following seventeen enumerated
characteristics:
Cover Type
1. It is an emergent marsh in which purple loosestrife and/or reed (phragmites) constitutes
less than two-thirds of the cover type
Ecological Association
2. It contains two or more wetland structural groups
3. It is contiguous to a tidal wetland
4. It is associated with permanent open water outside the wetland
5. It is adjacent or contiguous to streams classified C(t) or higher under article 15 of the
environmental conservation law
Special Features
6. It is traditional migration habitat of an endangered or threatened animal species
7. It is resident habitat of an animal species vulnerable in the state
8. It contains a plant species vulnerable in the state
9. It supports an animal species in abundance or diversity unusual for the county in which it
is found
10. It has demonstrable archaeological or paleontological significance as a wetland
11. It contains, is part of, owes its existence to, or is ecologically associated with, an unusual
geological feature which is an excellent representation of its type
Hydrological and Pollution Control Features
12. It is tributary to a body of water which could subject a lightly developed area, an area
used for growing crops for harvest, or an area planned for development by a local
planning authority, to significant damage from flooding or from additional flooding
should the wetland be modified, filled, or drained
13. It is hydraulically connected to an aquifer which has been identified by a government
agency as a potentially useful water supply
14. It acts in a tertiary treatment capacity for a sewage disposal system
Distribution and Location
15. It is within an urbanized area
16. It is one of the three largest wetlands within a city, town, or New York City borough
17. It is within a publicly owned recreation area
Class III Wetlands
A wetland shall be a Class III wetland if it has any of the following fifteen enumerated
characteristics:
Cover Types
1. It is an emergent marsh in which purple loosestrife and/or reed (phragmites) constitutes
two-thirds or more of the cover type
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2. It is a deciduous swamp
3. It is a shrub swamp
4. It consists of floating and/or submergent vegetation
5. It consists of wetland open water
Ecological Associations
6. It contains an island with an area or height above the wetland adequate to provide one or
more of the benefits described in section
Special Features
7. It has a total alkalinity of at least 50 parts per million
8. It is adjacent to fertile upland
9. It is resident habitat of an animal species vulnerable in the major region of the state in
which it is found, or it is traditional migration habitat of an animal species vulnerable in
the state or in the major region of the state in which it is found
10. It contains a plant species vulnerable in the major region of the state in which it is found
Hydrological and Pollution Control Features
11. It is part of a surface water system with permanent open water and it receives significant
pollution of a type amenable to amelioration by wetlands
Distribution and Location
12. It is visible from an interstate highway, a parkway, a designated scenic highway, or a
passenger railroad and serves a valuable aesthetic or open space function
13. It is one of the three largest wetlands of the same cover type within a town
14. It is in a town in which wetland acreage is less than one percent of the total acreage
15. It is on publicly owned land that is open to the public
It is the opinion of C&S that based on the NYSDEC Classification system, Wetlands GL-1 (Wetland
F) and GL-4 (Wetland Q) are considered Class II Wetlands based on meeting the following criteria as
previously referenced:
x It is an emergent marsh in which purple loosestrife and/or reed (phragmites) constitutes less
than two-thirds of the cover type
x It contains two or more wetland structural groups
x It is associated with permanent open water outside the wetland
It is the opinion of C&S that based on the NYSDEC Classification system, Wetlands GL-2 (Wetland
A) and GL-3 (Wetland J) are considered Class III Wetlands based on meeting the following criteria as
previously referenced:
x It is a deciduous swamp
3.2
USACE Methodology
C&S has chosen to review the USACE jurisdictional impacted wetlands within the project area to
assess the functions and values they exhibit. C&S has chosen to conduct this evaluation using a
variation of the Descriptive Approach as presented in The Highway Methodology Workbook
Supplement. Wetland Functions and Values: A Descriptive Approach (USACE, 1999).
The Descriptive Approach recognizes eight functions and five values that are essential for the
representation of wetland resources associated with a proposed project. These 13 functions and
values are presented below:
x Groundwater Recharge/ Discharge
x Floodflow Alteration
x Fish and Shellfish Habitat
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x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
A comprehensive functions and values evaluation form for each impacted wetland on Galloo Island,
including an evaluation key, have been included in Appendix B. Further information regarding each
of these functions and values is provided below.
GROUNDWATER RECHARGE/ DISCHARGE
This wetland function considers the ability of the wetland to serve as a groundwater recharge and/or
discharge area in specific regards to wetland and aquifer interactions.
Galloo Island is essentially a limestone bedrock outcrop formed as the result of the differential effects
of lacustrine and glacial ice erosion over many glacial periods. This is evident by the shear cliff along
the northern side of the Island and visibly exposed bedrock throughout the Island. In addition, of the
87 test pits conducted during the wetland delineation, 52 of them encountered bedrock within 14
inches of the surface. Based on the geology of Galloo Island, the potential for a confined aquifer and
the potential for groundwater recharge do not exist.
Direct precipitation and runoff are the only water sources for Wetlands A (NYSDEC GL-2), AI, FB, J
(NYSDEC GL-3), and U. In addition to precipitation and runoff, Wetlands D, F (NYSDEC GL-1)
and Q (NYSDEC GL-4) have shallow subsurface hydrological interchange with Lake Ontario. Given
the shallow bedrock conditions, during high precipitation effects, Wetlands AI, J (NYSDEC GL-3),
U, VLM all have the potential discharge to Lake Ontario through shallow subsurface and overland
sheet flows. Wetland A is the only impacted wetland with a direct surficial flow to Lake Ontario.
Based on the geology of Galloo Island and the hydrology of the impacted wetlands, the potential for
groundwater discharge does not exist.
FLOODFLOW ALTERATION
This function accounts for the ability of the wetland to serve in reducing flood damage through
prolonged periods following precipitation events and gradual release of floodwaters.
The ability of the existing wetlands to serve in attenuating floodwaters is limited given the acreage of
upgradient land resources, their storage capacity, lack of direct association with major waterways, and
their proximity to Lake Ontario. However given the size of the wetlands in relationship to the local
watershed, and the high percentage of upgradient impervious surfaces and presence of overland flow
due to exposed bedrock and shallow soil conditions, all impacted wetlands can be considered
moderately locally significant in floodflow alteration. Given limited amount of permanent impacts to
existing wetlands, the continued ability of these wetlands to perform this function should not be
significantly affected.
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RECREATION
This wetland value considers the suitability of the wetland to provide public recreational opportunities
such as hiking, canoeing, boating, fishing, hunting, and other active or passive recreational activities.
The majority of Galloo Island is held under sole private ownership and public access is forbidden.
Two parcels on the Island are under State ownership. These parcels include the old lighthouse site at
the southwest end of the Island and the old Coast Guard Station on the east side of the Island.
Together these parcels account for approximately 29 acres of Galloo Islands 1,987 total acres.
According to the NYSDEC February 2002 Publication Lake Ontario Islands Wildlife Management
Area Management Plan, these parcels are not currently suitable for public use. The lighthouse parcel
is inaccessible by boat due to shoals, and the former Coast Guard facility no longer has suitable
docking facilities. There is also approximately one acre of land associated with the old lighthouse
that is held under ownership by a private individual. The ability of the wetlands to serve public
recreational values does not exist at this time. None of the proposed wetland impacts are in plain
view of potentially public accessible areas.
EDUCATION/ SCIENTIFIC VALUE
This value considers the suitability of the wetland to be used as an outdoor classroom, location for
scientific study, or research.
As previously mentioned, based on restricted access, the ability of the wetlands to provide public
educational or scientific values does not exist at this time. However, the isolated nature of the project
area does make it an ideal candidate for scientific study should access be allowed. Based on the size
and nature of the wetland impacts, the continued ability of the impacted wetlands to continue to
provide this potential value should not be significantly affected. In addition, mitigation is being
proposed to offset these impacts.
UNIQUENESS/ HERITAGE
This wetland value is a measure of the wetlands ability to provide certain special values. These
special values include archeological sites, critical habitat for endangered species, its role in the
ecological system of the area, its relative importance as a typical wetland class for this geographic
location, and its overall health and appearance.
In January 2002, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
published a draft for review report entitled Ecological Communities of New York State, Second
Edition (Ecological Communities) as part of the New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP)
inventory. The report is a revised and expanded version of the original 1990 version that lists and
describes ecological systems, subsystems, and communities within New York State. Based on the
classification system outlined in Ecological Communities, wetlands impacts will occur to shallow
emergent wetland and silver maple- green ash swamp community types. The NYNHP has established
a global and State ranking system to reflect the relative rarity of the ecological community. A
shallow emergent wetland community is ranked as G5/ S5, while a silver maple- green ash swamp
community is ranked G4/ S3. Based on this ranking a shallow emergent wetland community is
considered demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially
at the periphery, and is demonstrably secure in New York State. The silver maple- green ash swamp
community is considered on a global theater as apparently secure globally, though it may be quite rare
in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. On a state basis, a silver maple- green ash swamp
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mitigated.
4.0
Permanent impacts to waterways are limited to the roadway crossing of Stream A and the following:
x
x
x
Construction of temporary and permanent offloading facilities, including an inlet slip to allow
for equipment delivery, and offshore breakwater and mooring dolphins.
Construction of a potable and fire protection lake water intake system.
Construction of a potable water treatment system and a sewage treatment system, including a
sewer outfall structure to Lake Ontario.
Stream A serves as the discharge from Wetland A (NYSDEC GL-2) to Lake Ontario. This stream is
a vegetated drainage swale with intermittent flow and a gravel/ cobble bed that was likely
manipulated by man to assist in providing additional drainage of Wetland A (NYSDEC GL-2).
Based on the classification system outlined in Ecological Communities, Stream A is considered an
intermittent stream and G4/ S4 Wetland A (NYSDEC GL-2) receives water entirely from direct
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precipitation and adjacent runoff. Wetland A (NYSDEC GL-2) lacks contiguous surficial water flow
to the stream and lacks areas of year long inundation to depths that would support cold water or warm
water fish species. In addition, Stream A does not have year round flow or contain permanently
inundated pools capable of supporting a residential fish population.
Geologically, the shoreline of Galloo Island is typically bedrock, and thin veneers of soil overlay the
rock inland. Bedrock material is limestone. Steep slopes with rock outcrops exist along the Lake
Ontario shoreline on portions of Galloo Island. Information regarding the local conditions of Lake
Ontario including lake depth, water levels, and wave heights during the design of the docking facility
were obtained from United States Coast Pilot 6 (NOAA 2008). The surface area of Lake Ontario
comprises approximately 7,550 square miles, and its maximum depth is approximately 803 ft. The
water surface elevation varies as a function of season, storm activity, and wind. In general, the lowest
water level stages occur during winter months, and the highest stages, during the summer months.
The waters of Lake Ontario in the vicinity of the project are classified by NYSDEC as Class A with a
standard of quality and purity for Class A. (6 NYCRR Part 847) Class A waters have best usages as a
source of water supply for drinking, culinary or food processing purposes; primary and secondary
contact recreation; and fishing. The Class A waters must be suitable for fish propagation and survival.
Standards are contained in 6 NYCRR Part 703.
5.0
The Department of Defense and Environmental Protection Agency joint Compensatory Mitigation for
Losses of Aquatic Resources; Final Rule (Fed. Reg. Vol. 73, No. 70, April 10, 2008) establishes a
hierarchy of preferred wetland mitigation options for impacts to USACE regulated wetlands. These
options are presented below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
5.1
Mitigation Bank
The use of a mitigation bank for the purpose of mitigation involves the purchasing of credits from an
approved banker who has previously enhanced, restored, and/or created wetlands for the purpose of
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offsetting future wetland impacts. The use of a mitigation bank requires that the discharge occur
within the approved geographic service area of the bank.
There are currently no USACE approved commercial wetland mitigation banks with geographic
service areas that cover the project location. In addition, the NYSDEC is still currently exploring the
use of mitigation banks as a viable compensatory mitigation option for impacts to NYSDEC regulated
wetlands. Based on the aforementioned information, the use of a mitigation bank for compensatory
mitigation is not a viable option at this time.
5.2
In-Lieu-Fee Arrangement
This type of mitigation involves the permittee providing funds to an in-lieu-fee sponsor, which are
typically non-governmental and governmental resources management organizations, for the purpose
of enhancing, restoring, and/or creating wetlands.
C&S has preliminarily identified several non-governmental and governmental resource management
organizations that may wish to partner with Upstate Power to meet their mitigation needs:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Further consultation with these respective groups would be needed in order to assess the applicability
of this type of mitigation option for this project. In addition, the NYSDEC does not currently have in
place regulatory guidance that acknowledges the use of in-lieu-fee arrangements as potential
compensatory mitigation option for impacts to NYSDEC regulated wetlands. Given that this
alternative is a feasible method of mitigating impacts to USACE regulated wetlands pending further
inquiry, this option remains potentially available to Upstate Power.
5.3
Permittee-Responsible
ON-SITE MITIGATION
On-site mitigation involves the enhancement, restoration, and/or creation of wetlands in the same
general vicinity of the proposed wetland impacts. On-site mitigation can be in the form of in-kind or
out-of-kind mitigation. In-kind mitigation replaces the structure and function of the impacted
wetland, while out-of-kind may replace either structure or function, or neither.
Opportunities for wetland enhancement, restoration, and/or creation on Galloo Island do exist.
However, due to soil and bedrock conditions and presence of invasive species the potential for
wetland mitigation only exists within certain portions of the island that are not currently wetlands or
are forested. C&S initially reviewed three sites prior to designating the preferred mitigation location.
The preferred on-site wetland mitigation on Galloo Island would generally involve excavation of an
upland area adjacent to existing Wetland Q (NYSDEC GL-4) at depths suitable to provide the
hydrology requirements of the specific type of wetland resource being mitigated. The USACE and
NYSDEC typically requires a 2:1 or greater (wetland creation: wetland impacts) ratio for impacts to
palustrine emergent wetlands, and a 4:1 or greater ratio for impacts to palustrine forested wetlands.
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The impacts to functions and values of the impacted wetland areas as previously described should not
require mitigation ratios that exceed these.
Given that this alternative is an approved mitigation option by both USACE and NYSDEC, feasible
and cost effective, it is Upstate Powers preferred alternative.
OFF-SITE MITIGATION
This type of mitigation involves the permittee undertaking the task of enhancing, restoring, and/or
creating wetlands at an off-site location, preferably within the same watershed. Off-site mitigation
can also be in the form of in-kind or out-of-kind mitigation.
Based on NYSDEC mitigation guidelines this mitigation option would not be a preferred option given
that on-site mitigation is possible. Given that this alternative is a feasible method of mitigating
impacts to USACE and NYSDEC regulated wetlands, pending additional research, this option
remains potential available to Upstate Power.
6.0
PROPOSED MITIGATION
Impacts to Stream A involve the installation of three culverts to allow for a roadway crossing. The
total linear footage of disturbance is 105.8 ft. As currently proposed, one of the three culverts will be
installed at stream bed grade in the location of the streams thalwag for typical low water conditions,
while the other two will be installed at higher elevations to handle stormwater flows. In stream work
shall be conducted via land based equipment and proper soil and sediment erosion controls shall be
utilized during construction. Based on the size and nature of the impacts, no mitigation is currently
being proposed.
The work in and around Lake Ontario includes construction of a docking facility, a wastewater
discharge utility line, and a water intake line. Mitigation of these impacts involves protecting
adjacent waters from an increase in turbidity or suspended solids. This will be addressed through
appropriate installation and maintenance of soil erosion and sediment controls. In addition, the work
associated with the construction of the docking facility will start on the Island, and the last step in the
excavation/blasting will be to broach the barrier between the mainland portion of the docking facility
area and Lake Ontario. Construction sequencing for the docking facility is as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
The proposed in-kind on-site mitigation will involve the creation of additional wetland acreage in the
form of shallow emergent (NYSDEC Class II) and deciduous forested wetland (NYSDEC Class III)
cover types immediately adjacent to the NYSDEC Freshwater Wetland GL-4 (NYSDEC Class II).
The mitigation area is currently vegetatively managed through periodic mowing. In an effort to offset
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impacts to forested NYSDEC regulated wetland buffer, upland trees will be planted immediately
upgradient of the wetlands creation site in an effort to eventually provide a forested wetland buffer.
The upland tree plantings will also serve to enhance and restore the upland area surrounding the
wetland creation site. To mitigate for impacts to non-forested NYSDEC regulated wetland buffer,
additional acreage outside of the existing NYSDEC Freshwater Wetland GL-4 regulated wetland
buffer will be protected against future development. The following is an anticipated breakdown of
wetlands construction that would offset impacts to NYSDEC and USACE jurisdictional wetlands
based on the maximum impact, regardless of jurisdictional control.
Impact Type
Impact
Acreage
Mitigation Type
Mitigation
Acreage
1.130
2.260
0.695
1.390
0.007
0.007
0.047
0.047
0.087
0.348
0.078
0.156
0.163
0.395
0.558
Project plans for wetlands creation have been included as an attachment to this report. Please note
that the plans depict areas in excess of the quantities identified above. Upstate Power proposes at a
minimum to meet the goals identified in the above table, and any excess wetland/upland restoration is
considered an overall benefit but not a requirement for permitting.
The proposed wetland mitigation area does not contain invasive wetland species. The contributing
drainage area is large enough and the peak stormwater discharges are large enough such that the
proposed wetland mitigation should remain adequately saturated or inundated with water during the
growing season. The wetland mitigation area should be saturated or inundated throughout the
growing season at depths ranging from zero to 24 inches. Surface water control structures will be
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permanently reinforced with sediment and erosion control structures including riprap and plantings.
Plan view and section view drawings of existing and proposed conditions are found in Appendix A.
The wetland mitigation area receives stormwater runoff from approximately 113 acres of primarily
meadow and woodlands. All soil types belong to one of four hydrologic soils groups, with A
producing the least stormwater runoff and D producing the most stormwater runoff. Specifically,
the drainage area contains soils belonging to hydrologic groups C and D. The peak stormwater
discharges and runoff volumes to the wetland mitigation site as calculated using TR-55 are shown in
Table 1.
Table 1 - Peak Stormwater Discharges and Runoff Volumes
Return Period
Peak Stormwater Discharge
(ft3/s)
26
1 yr
42
2 yr
65
5 yr
89
10 yr
115
25 yr
132
50 yr
154
100 yr
It should be noted that this project will not substantially modify the drainage patterns either upstream
or downstream of the site. The existing conditions of the upslope contributing drainage area and the
proposed conditions of the upslope contributing drainage area will be approximately equal in size and
character. This will minimize losses in the wetland mitigation areas water budget. These factors
should result in proposed condition hydrologic and hydraulic characteristics that are very similar to
those of existing conditions. The runoff volumes flowing into the wetland mitigation area should not
change following development. The runoff volumes leaving the wetland mitigation area should not
change other than by losses from evapotranspiration.
The proposed wetland mitigation area will be constructed adjacent to an existing wetland area.
Excavation will occur to produce elevations based upon the adjacent wetland areas. The proposed
emergent portion of this wetland will be at a slightly lower elevation that the surrounding wet
meadow/emergent wetlands. The proposed forested wetland will be constructed at grades similar to
the adjacent wet meadow wetlands. In addition, a low flow channel will be constructed throughout
the wetland. This channel will connect an existing upstream drainage swale, and re-connect to that
drainage swale upon exiting the wetland creation area. The depth of water captured in the wetland
creation area will be set to promote the establishment of the desired vegetation.
As stated previously, it is assumed that the constructed wetland will replace and exceed the functions
and values of those wetlands lost as a result of the project, and that the proposed mitigation plan is
consistent with applicable regulatory requirements. In addition, given the size of the constructed
wetland, the created wetland should also provide greater flood retention, nutrient removal, and
sediment toxicant retention. The wetland buffer enhancements should also help improve wildlife
habitat, amplify the functions and values of existing and proposed created wetland, and provide a
greater overall benefit to the watershed and Galloo Island itself.
The soils within the wetland creation site are mapped as Madalin silt loam. The Madalin series
consists of very deep, poorly drained soils on lake plains and depressions in the uplands. They formed
in water-deposited materials. Permeability is slow or very slow throughout the soil. Slope ranges from
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0 to 3 percent1. The soil mapping reveals that the soils within the creation area are suitable for
wetland creation. In addition, subsurface investigation utilizing hand auger exploration was
completed on August 12, 2008. The subsurface was characterized through field descriptions. Based
on field classification of the soils in the mitigation area, the upper ten inches of topsoil was generally
silt loam, from ten to sixteen inches the soil is best described as silty clay loam, and from depth
greater that sixteen the soils were described as clay loam. It was apparent that the existing topsoil
exhibited preferred organic content for re-introduction into the wetland. In addition, it was apparent
that the substratum exhibited preferred soils for retaining water.
Prior to finalizing the wetlands creation design, laboratory analysis will occur including tests for
topsoil organic content, sieve, hydrometer, standard compaction, specific gravity, and hydraulic
conductivity analyses. This will determine whether or not the topsoil contains appropriate
percentages of organic content (10 to 20%) for re-introduction into the created wetland, or whether
the soils need to be augmented with organic material or brought in from off-site. The substratum soil
testing will determine whether or not a lining is required to mitigate for hydrological losses through
the substratum. Photographs that characterize existing conditions of the site are found in Appendix C.
The shallow emergent wetland area would be planted with herbaceous plugs and seeded with native
wetland plant species that have been currently documented to occur on the Island. In addition,
ryegrass (Lolium spp.) will also be included in the seed mix to provide initial vegetative cover and to
assist reducing unwanted invasive or noxious species. A listing of suitable species is provided below.
Wetland Herbaceous Plant Species
Scientific Name
Common Name
Lolium multiflorum
Lolium perenne
Eleocharis erythropoda
Eleocharis acicularis
Carex lurida
Carex projecta
Carex granularis
Carex leporine
Carex aquatilus
Carex lenticularis
Carex crinita
Carex lacustris
Scirpus microcarpus
Scirpus atrovirens
Scirpus cyperinus
Sparganium eurycarpum
Poa palustris
Leersia oryzoides
Wetland Seeding
Annual ryegrass
Perennial ryegrass
Bald spikerush
Needle spikerush
Shallow sedge
Necklace sedge
Limestone meadow sedge
Eggbract sedge
Water sedge
Lakeshore sedge
Fringed sedge
Hairy sedge
Panicled bulrush
Green bulrush
Woolgrass
Giant burreed
Fowl meadowgrass
Rice cutgrass
Wetland
Indicator Status
UPL
FACUOBL
OBL
OBL
FACW
FACW+
FAC
OBL
OBL
OBL
OBL
OBL
OBL
FACW+
OBL
FACW
OBL
Soils information derived from USDA-NRCS Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, and USDA-NRCS
Official Soil Series Descriptions [Online] Available URL: http://ortho.ftw.nrcs.usda.gov/cgi
bin/osd/osdname.cgi [Accessed October 13, 2009]
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Calamagrostis canadensis
Asclepias incarnata
Onoclea sensibilis
Alisma plantago-aquatica
Peltandra virginica
Pontederia cordata
Scirpus validus
Blue-joint reedgrass
Swamp milkweed
Sensitive fern
Wetland Plug Planting
Broad-leaf water plantain
Arrow arum
Pickerel weed
Soft-stem bulrush
FACW+
OBL
FACW
OBL
OBL
OBL
OBL
The deciduous forested wetland creation area will be seeded with the emergent wetland plants species
identified above and be planted with native tree species that have been currently documented to exist
on the Island. C&S proposes using root production method (RPM) trees as available in an effort to
expedite initial tree growth and to enhance survivability. A listing of suitable species is provided
below.
Wetland Tree Species
Scientific Name
Common Name
Wetland
Indicator Status
Acer rubrum
Acer saccharinum
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Fraxinus nigra
Ulmus americana
Red maple
Silver maple
Green ash
Black ash
American elm
FAC
FACW
FACW
FACW
FACW-
In addition to wetland creation, upland tree planting around the wetland creation site is being
proposed off set the impacts associated with upland tree clearing within NYSDEC regulated 100 ft.
wetland buffers. C&S proposes using RPM trees as available in an effort to expedite initial tree
growth and to enhance survivability. A listing of suitable species is provided below.
Upland Tree Species
Scientific Name
Common Name
Wetland
Indicator Status
Acer rubrum
Acer saccharum
Carya ovata
Carya cordiformis
Quercus rubrum
Quercus alba
Quercus macrocarpa
Fraxinus americana
Prunus serotina
Tilia americana
Red maple
Sugar maple
Shagbark hickory
Bitternut hickory
Northern red oak
White oak
Bur oak
White ash
Black cherry
Basswood
FAC
FACUFACUFACU+
FACUFACUFACFACU
FACU
FACU
Actual species to be utilized at the mitigation site are subject to change depending on species
availability at the time of construction. In addition, due to the likely intense grazing pressure by
Canada geese (Branta canadensis) and whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus), the use of exclusion
fencing/ netting and the use of tree protectors is planned.
Wetland construction would be scheduled to commence prior to or commensurate to wetland impacts.
The mitigation site would be permanently deed restricted to prevent future construction activities and
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to limit the types of activities that can take place in the area. The wetland mitigation site will be
inspected immediately following construction and be monitored on an annual basis for a period of 5
years after that. Reports documenting the wetland mitigation site would be prepared following each
monitoring event and be submitted to the NYSDEC and USACE for approval.
The post-construction baseline report will include the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
An as-built topographic survey of the mitigation area at 0.5 foot contour intervals.
Photographs from fixed locations with a photo location map.
A list of plants introduced through seeding and/or planting.
Water depth and the date of measurements from representative locations within the
mitigation area. The sample points are to be fixed locations and shall be plotted on a
map.
5. A list of modifications that were made from the original mitigation plan.
The annual monitoring reports will include the following:
1. A drawing including elevations in mitigation areas, water level elevations, and acreage of
wetland/open water. A full-size drawing and an 8.5 x 11 inch version will be provided.
Monitoring stations and/or transect locations and planting zones will also be identified.
2. Color photographs from set locations and a photo location map.
3. A biological survey of existing flora within sampling quadrants or transects. A plant
species list that gives USFWS Wetland Indicator Status and strata (e.g. herb, shrub, tree)
separated by plant dominance. Dominant plants will be highlighted and the percent of
the aerial cover will be noted. Plants introduced through seeding or planting will also be
indicated. The date of the field inspection will be noted.
4. Water depth and the date of measurement from representative locations within the
mitigation area. The sample points will be fixed locations and will be plotted on a map.
5. A quantitative assessment of monitoring data and a statement as to whether or not the
goals of the mitigation project are being met and a plan with an implementation time
table to correct any deficiencies.
Specific objectives will be used to assess the success of this compensatory mitigation project. These
objectives include:
1. The wetland should have soil saturation and/or evidence of inundation via water potential
or water height measurements during the growing season during the required monitoring
period.
2. The created wetland areas should have at least 85 percent vegetative cover throughout,
and should contain at least 80 percent FAC, FACW, and OBL plant species, with no
more than 50 percent FAC species.
3. That any areas within the mitigation wetlands that are found to be bare of vegetation or
dominated by undesirable or noxious species should be reseeded or replanted after the
first year of monitoring.
4. At the end of the fifth monitoring year, no more than ten percent of the vegetation should
consist of the following invasive species: purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), reed
grass (Phragmites sp.), and reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea).
7.0
CONCLUSION
The proposed project involves unavoidable impacts to federally and State regulated wetlands. Given
the nature and extent of the wetlands impacts, the project location, and current NYSDEC and USACE
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wetland mitigation guidelines, in-kind on-site compensatory wetlands mitigation is being proposed.
Based on a review of the functions and values of the impacted wetlands, the combined primary
functions and values of the impacted wetlands in relation to the local setting (Galloo Island) are
floodflow alteration, sediment/ toxicant retention, nutrient removal, production export, sediment/
shoreline stabilization, wildlife habitat, recreation, uniqueness/ heritage, and visual quality/ aesthetics.
Based on the size of the individual effects and the locations where they are proposed, significant
effects to the impacted wetlands abilities to continue to provide these function and values is not
anticipated, however through the use of in-kind on-site mitigation, the overall ability of Galloo Island
wetlands to provide these functions and values, and others, will increase through the creation of
additional wetland resources.
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FIGURE
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Botanical Name
Common Name
Mixture Percent by Weight Percent Pure Live Seed
Lolium multiflorum
Annual ryegrass
20
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Lolium perenne
Perennial ryegrass
15
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Eleocharis erythropoda
Bald spi kerush
12
100
Eleocharis acicularis
Needle spi kerush
12
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Carex lun'da
Shallow sedge
10
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Carex projecta
Necklace sedge
5
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Carex granularis
Limestone meadow sel
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Carex lepon'ne
Eggbract sedge
3
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Carex aquatilus
Water sedge
3
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Carex lenticulan's
Lakeshore sedge
1.5
100
Carex crinita
Fringed sedge
1.5
100
Carex lacustn's
Hairy sedge
1.5
100
Scirpus microcarpus
Panicled bulrush
1.5
100
Scirpus atrovirens
Green bulrush
1.5
100
Scirpus cyperinus
Woolgrass
1.5
100
Sparganium eurycarpum
Giant burreed
1.5
100
Poa palustris
Fowl meadowgrass
1.5
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Leersia oryzoides
Rice cutgrass
1.5
100
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0.5
100
Asclepias incarnata
Swamp milkweed
0.5
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Onoclea sensibilis
Sensitive fern
0.5
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Botanical Name
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Lolium perenne
Perennial ryegrass
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ALL AREAS WlTHlN THE WETLAND MITIGATION AREA AND NOT INCLUDED IN PLANTING
AND SEEDING SCHEDULE SHALL BE SEEDED WlTH SEED MIX 1. SOlL STOCKPILE
AREA SHALL BE SEEDED WlTH SEED MIX 2.
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PROPOSED DEER
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BACKFILL WlTH EXISTING TOPSOIL AND TAMP TO ENSURE GOOD CONTACT BETWEEN
SOlL AND PLUG. DO NOT DAMAGE ROOT STRUCTURE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE TO KEEP THE PLUGS ADEQUATELY WATERED, IF NECESSARY, TO
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OR STAPLES. POSTS SHALL BE STEEL EITHER "T"' OR "U" TYPE OR HARDWOOD.
4. WIDTH - TWELVE (12) FOOT MINIMUM, BUT NOT LESS THAN THE FULL WIDTH AT
POINTS WHERE INGRESS OR EGRESS OCCURS. TWENTY-FOUR (24) FOOT IF SINGLE
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APPENDIX A
Stream Identification
Stream A
(NYSDEC
Article 24)
Sheet
Number
Stream
Type
NYSDEC
Stream Class
Intermittent
C
(Ont. Galloo
Island 1)
USACE 23
NYSDEC 3
Permanent
Impacts
(acres, lf)
Temporary
Impacts
(acres, lf)
0.037, 105.8
0.011, 26.6
(road crossing /
culvert)
(road crossing /
culvert)
Action Type
Excavation
Fill
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Action Description
Permanent Slip Dredging
Raw Water Intake
Wastewater Discharge
TOTAL
Temporary Slip Fill &
Blasting Platform
Raw Water Intake
Wastewater Discharge
TOTAL:
Cut/Fill Quantity
within OHW/MHW
(Cu. Yds.)
18,660
104
130
18,894
7,450
228
130
7,808
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Sheet Number
Wetland
Community
Type Effected
Wetland A
USACE 23
PEM
(access road /
culvert)
Wetland A
USACE 34/38
PFO
(access road /
culvert)
Wetland D
USACE 40
PEM
Wetland Identification
0.015
0.013
(access road / culvert)
0.064
0.015
(access road /
culvert)
Wetland Q
USACE 9/12
PEM
0.043
(access road / culvert)
0.009
(access road / culvert)
0.007
(underground ECS)
0
4
Wetland U
USACE 4
PFO
(0.0001 acres of
PFO will be
cleared for ECS)
Wetland AI
USACE 4
PEM
Wetland AM
USACE 17
PFO
0.0001
(underground ECS)
0.006
(underground ECS)
0.055
(clearing for rotor laydown
area)
0.023
7
Wetland FB
USACE 41
(access road /
culvert)
(0.025 acres of
PFO will be
cleared for ECS)
TOTAL
ACRES:
0.117
0.180
TOTAL PEM:
0.030
0.035
0.0
0.0
PFO
TOTAL PSS:
0.047
0.087
TOTAL PFO:
(0.025 acres of
PFO will be
cleared for
overhead ECS)
0.145
1. Temporary impacts will be restored post construction. Note that impacts due to road crossings/culverts
shall be restored 18 months after the entire project construction is completed. The acreage shown for
temporary impacts is equivalent to the acreage restored. Restoration efforts will include restoring these
wetlands by re-grading to pre-existing grades. In an effort re-establish vegetation and to provide soil
stabilization and erosion control, impacted areas will be seeded with native plant species. The seeding
effort will be conducted via hydro-seeding methods and will include fertilization and mulch components to
expedite plant growth and establishment. It is anticipated that existing scrub/ shrub upland and wetland
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habitats will revert to pre-existing conditions through plant regeneration, recruitment from the undisturbed
adjacent areas, and re-growth from the existing seed bank. It should be noted that no vegetation restoration
efforts will take place in locations that are inundated. It is presumed that these areas will naturally
recolonize themselves through plant re-growth, recruitment from the undisturbed adjacent areas, clonal
propagation, and new growth from the existing seed bank. In an effort to re-establish vegetation to the
disturbed areas, the following seed mixtures will be used:
Percent
By Weight
20
20
10
10
10
10
10
10
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Species
Pure Live
Seed (PLS)
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
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Wetland
Identification
Wetland A/
Stream A
(NYSDEC
GL-2)
Sheet
Number
Wetland
Community
Type
Effected /
Class
Cut/Fill
Wetland/
Stream
Impacts
(acres)
Cut/Fill
Wetland
Impacts to be
Restored
(acres)
NYSDEC 3
PEM
Class 3
0.052
(access
road /
culvert)
0.064
(access
road /
culvert)
1
Wetland A
(NYSDEC
GL-2)
Wetland F
(NYSDEC
GL-1)
Wetland J
(NYSDEC
GL-3)
Wetland Q
(NYSDEC
GL-4)
NYSDEC 6
PFO
Class 3
NYSDEC 8
PEM
Class 2
Wetland and
100 Buffer
Utility Line
Crossing with
no Veg.
Removal
(acres) 1
ECS
Wetland
Impacts
(acres)
100' Buffer
Impacts
(Cut/Fill)
(acres)
100' Buffer
Impacts
(Veg.
Removal)
(acres)
0.024
(access road /
culvert to be
restored)
0.125
(access road)
0.428
(access
road to be
restored)
0.378
(overhead ECS)
0.029
(access road /
culvert to be
converted to
PEM)
0.014
(under
ground
ECS to be
converted
to PEM)
0.080
(access road)
&
0.049
(underground
ECS converted to
turf)
0.278
(access
road,
under
ground
ECS)
0.003
(access
road to be
restored)
0.255
(overhead ECS)
0.339
(clearing
for access
road and
ECS)
0.100
(access road)
&
0.284
(underground
ECS converted to
turf)
PEM
Class 2
0.007
(underground
ECS to be
restored)
0.139
(underground
ECS)
TOTALS:
0.116
0.06
0.014
0.777
1.048
0.633
NYSDEC 4, 5
PFO
Class 3
NYSDEC 2
1. This column accounts for overhead ECS in State regulated wetland and buffer area. Impacts to
vegetation are not anticipated. The acreages provided are equal to the length of the ECS by a 50 foot wide
corridor.
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APPENDIX B
183.58
Human made?
Comments
None
5,12,16,19
5,6,14
3,4,5,6,7,8,11,14,17,18,
20,21
1,3,5,6
6,9
1,2,4,5
State-listed avian and/or plant species have the potential to occur within the
wetland.
Wildlife and wildlife food sources are known to exist within this wetland.
1,3,5,7,9,11,12,14
0.015
762355
762421
Date 6/15/09
435438
Hydric soils are shallow to bedrock and episaturated, ponds over shallow
impervious rock. Neither an expression of GW recharge or discharge. Wetland
is associated with a watercourse.
This wetland is large and wetland has topo-related storage. Storage potential
exists however the watershed is small and flood prone areas do not exist.
Principal
Function(s)/Value(s)
N/A
Yes
Wetland I.D. A
3,4,5,7,8,9,10,12,13,
5,6,7,8,10,11
15,16,17
1,2,5,6,7,8,9,13,15,16
Rationale
(Reference #)*
6,7,9,11
N/A
Or a habitat island?
X
X
Suitability
Y N
No
Notes: Dominant wetland species list is contained within the Wetland Delineation Report.
Other
Visual Quality/Aesthetics
Uniqueness/Heritage
Educational/Scientific Value
Recreation
Wildlife Habitat
Sediment/Shoreline Stabilization
Production Export
Sediment/Toxicant/ Pathogen
Retention
Nutrient Removal/ Retention/
Transformation
Floodflow Alteration
No
None
Groundwater Recharge/Discharge
Function/Value
Yes
PEM, PFO
21.23
Human made?
C&S
State-listed avian and/or plant species have the potential to occur within the
wetland.
5,7,8,10,11
None
5,11,12,13,14,17,16,19
5,6,7,14
3,4,5,6,7,8,11,17,20,21,23
Wildlife and wildlife food sources are known to exist within this wetland.
Sediment/ toxicant/ pathogen sources are not known to exist within the
watershed.
1,3,5,6
7,12,15
1,2,4,5
1,4,7,9,11
X
X
4,7,8
Not associated with seasonal or permanent watercourse that could support fish or
shellfish habitat.
None
X
X
This wetland is large and wetland has topo-related storage. Storage potential
exists however the watershed is small and flood prone areas do not exist.
1,2,4,5,6,8,9
Comments
0.015
Date 6/15/09
Prepared by:
Principal
Function(s)/Value(s)
N/A
Yes
Rationale
(Reference #)*
N/A
Or a habitat island?
Wetland I.D. D
Hydric soils are shallow to bedrock and episaturated. Rainwater ponds over
shallow impervious rock. Neither an expression of GW recharge or discharge.
Suitability
Y N
No
Notes: Dominant wetland species list is contained within the Wetland Delineation Report.
Other
Visual Quality/Aesthetics
Uniqueness/Heritage
Educational/Scientific Value
Recreation
Wildlife Habitat
Sediment/Shoreline Stabilization
Production Export
Sediment/Toxicant/ Pathogen
Retention
Nutrient Removal/ Retention/
Transformation
Floodflow Alteration
No
None_________
Groundwater Recharge/Discharge
Function/Value
Yes
PEM, PFO
4.22
Human made?
C&S
Comments
0.023
Date 6/15/09
Prepared by:
Not associated with seasonal or permanent watercourse that could support fish or
shellfish habitat.
None
State-listed avian and/or plant species have the potential to occur within the
wetland.
5,7,10,11
None
Two wetland classes and relatively natural views are present within this wetland.
6,7,14
12,13,16,17,19
1,3
3,4,5,7,8,11,17,21,23
1,2,4,5
None
Wildlife and wildlife food sources are known to exist within this wetland.
1,7,9,11
4,7,8
Sediment/ toxicant/ pathogen sources are not known to exist within the
watershed.
This wetland is large and wetland has topo-related storage. Storage potential
exists however the watershed is small and flood prone areas do not exist.
1,2,5,6,7,9,15
Hydric soils are shallow to bedrock and episaturated. Rainwater ponds over
shallow impervious rock. Neither an expression of GW recharge or discharge.
Principal
Function(s)/Value(s)
N/A
Yes
Wetland I.D. FB
Rationale
(Reference #)*
N/A
Or a habitat island?
Notes: Dominant wetland species list is contained within the Wetland Delineation Report.
Other
Visual Quality/Aesthetics
Uniqueness/Heritage
Educational/Scientific Value
Recreation
Wildlife Habitat
Production Export
Sediment/Shoreline Stabilization
No
Suitability
Y N
Sediment/Toxicant/ Pathogen
Retention
Nutrient Removal/ Retention/
Transformation
Floodflow Alteration
No
None_________
Groundwater Recharge/Discharge
Function/Value
Yes
PEM, PFO
2.04
Human made?
Suitability
Y N
No
C&S
0.0001
Comments
762623
Date 6/15/09
Prepared by:
State-listed avian and/or plant species have the potential to occur within the
wetland.
5,7,10,11
None
Two wetland classes and relatively natural views are present within this wetland.
6,14
5,12,13,16,17,19
1,3
3,4,5,7,8,11,17,21
None
Wildlife and wildlife food sources are known to exist within this wetland.
1,7,11
1,2,4,5
Sediment/ toxicant/ pathogen sources are not known to exist within the
watershed.
Not associated with seasonal or permanent watercourse that could support fish or
shellfish habitat.
None
4,7,8,9
This wetland is large and wetland has topo-related storage. Storage potential
exists however the watershed is small and flood prone areas do not exist.
Hydric soils are shallow to bedrock and episaturated. Rainwater ponds over
shallow impervious rock. Neither an expression of GW recharge or discharge.
Principal
Function(s)/Value(s)
N/A
Yes
Wetland I.D. U
1,2,5,6,9
Rationale
(Reference #)*
N/A
Or a habitat island?
Notes: Dominant wetland species list is contained within the Wetland Delineation Report.
Other
Visual Quality/Aesthetics
Uniqueness/Heritage
Educational/Scientific Value
Recreation
Wildlife Habitat
Sediment/Shoreline Stabilization
Production Export
Sediment/Toxicant/ Pathogen
Retention
Nutrient Removal/ Retention/
Transformation
Floodflow Alteration
No
None________
Groundwater Recharge/Discharge
Function/Value
Yes
PFO/PEM
APPENDIX C
Photo1 lookingeasttowestacrossgeneralmitigationarea
Photo2 lookingwesttoeastacrossgeneralmitigationarea
HounsfieldWindFarm
WetllandsMitigationArea
Photo3 lookingnorthwesterlytosoutheasterlyofgeneralmitigation
area
Photo4 lookingsoutheasterlytonorthwesterlyacrossgeneral
mitigationarea
HounsfieldWindFarm
WetllandsMitigationArea