S.R. 430, Segment 250 Offset 0000, Greenfield Township Wetland Delineation

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1 S.R. 430, Segment 250 Offset 0000, Greenfield Township Wetland Delineation Date: October 30, 2007 Re: To: From: Erie County SR 430 Segment 250 Offset 0000 Wetland Delineation Mr. Todd Palmer Bridge Unit Engineering District 1-0 Autumn Kelley Environmental Unit, Design Engineering District 1-0 On October 30, 2007 Chris Wolfgong and I performed a wetland delineation for the project area for the above mentioned project. Specifically I looked at the quadrants around the existing bridge and areas where there would be potential cut/fill activities. No wetlands were found in any of the quadrants. If you need additional information, please let me know.

2 WETLANDS ON SITE DETERMINATION METHOD DATA FORM Field Investigator: Autumn Kelley, Assistant Environmental Manager Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 255 Elm Street, P.O. Box 398 Oil City, PA (814) Formal Education: Edinboro University of PA Curriculum: Environmental Science Dates Attended: Degree Received: BA Environmental Science Training: Reg. IV, Wetlands Delineation Certification Program (40 Hour) Presented By: Pa. DEP, EPA, US Army Corps of Engineers, USFWS Date: July 2004 Training: Presented By: Wetland Monocots Regional Science Consortium Date: August 2005

3 Project/Site: SR Applicant/owner: PENNDOT Investigator(s): Autumn Kelley Routine Wetland Determination DATA FORM 1 (Revised) 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Do normal circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? Is the area a potential problem area? Explanation of atypical or problem area: VEGETATION (For *strata, indicate T = tree; S = shrub; H = herb; V = vine) Date: October 30, 2007 County: Erie State: Pennsylvania S/T/R: Greenfield TWP Community ID: Non-Wetland A Transect ID: Plot ID: South East Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Grass H 100 UNK HYDROPHYTIC VEGETATION INDICATORS: % of dominants OBL, FACW, & FAC: 0% Check all indicators that apply and explain below: Visual observation of plant species growing in areas of prolonged inundation/saturation Morphological adaptations Technical Literature Physiological/reproductive adaptations Wetland plant database Personal knowledge of regional plant communities Other (explain) Hydrophytic vegetation present? Rationale for decision/remarks: % of dominants OBL, FACW, & FAC < 50% HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? X Yes No Water Marks: on Sediment Deposits: Based on: Soil temp (record temp) X Other (explain) Summer Drift Lines: Drainage Patterns: Depth of inundation: n/a inches Oxidized Root (live roots) Local Soil Survey: X Yes No Channels <12 in.: Depth to free water in pit: n/a inches FAC Neutral: Water-stained Leaves: Depth to saturated soil: n/a inches

4 Check all that apply & explain below: Stream, lake or gage data Aerial photographs Other Other (explain): Wetland hydrology present? Rationale for decision/remarks: Hydrology indicators not present SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase) : Wayland Silt Loam Taxonomy (subgroup) Mollic Fluvaquent Drainage Class: Hydric Field observations confirm mapped type? Profile Description Depth Matrix color Mottle colors Mottle abundance Texture, concretions, Drawing of soil profile (inches) Horizon size and contrast structure, etc. (match description) n/a Hydric Soil Indicators: (check all that apply) Histosol Histic Epipedon Sulfidic Odor Aquic Moisture Regime Reducing Conditions Gleyed or Low-Chroma (=1) matrix Matrix chroma 2 with mottles Mg or Fe Concretions High Organic Content in Surface Layer of Sandy Soils Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Listed on National/Local Hydric Soils List Other (explain in remarks) Hydric soils present? Rationale for decision/remarks: No soil sample taken; area was a steep slope. Wetland Determination Hydrophytic vegetation present? Hydric soils present? Wetland hydrology present? Is the sampling point within a wetland? Rationale/Remarks: Area is not a wetland. NOTES: Revised 4/97

5 Project/Site: SR Applicant/owner: PENNDOT Investigator(s): Autumn Kelley Routine Wetland Determination DATA FORM 1 (Revised) 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Do normal circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? Is the area a potential problem area? Explanation of atypical or problem area: VEGETATION (For *strata, indicate T = tree; S = shrub; H = herb; V = vine) Date: October 30, 2007 County: Erie State: Pennsylvania S/T/R: Greenfield TWP Community ID: Non-Wetland B Transect ID: Plot ID: South West Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Grass H 100 UNK HYDROPHYTIC VEGETATION INDICATORS: % of dominants OBL, FACW, & FAC: 0% Check all indicators that apply and explain below: Visual observation of plant species growing in areas of prolonged inundation/saturation Morphological adaptations Technical Literature Physiological/reproductive adaptations Wetland plant database Personal knowledge of regional plant communities Other (explain) Hydrophytic vegetation present? Rationale for decision/remarks: % of dominants OBL, FACW, & FAC < 50% HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? X Yes No Water Marks: on Sediment Deposits: Based on: Soil temp (record temp) X Other (explain) Summer Drift Lines: Drainage Patterns: Depth of inundation: n/a inches Oxidized Root (live roots) Local Soil Survey: X Yes No Channels <12 in.: Depth to free water in pit: n/a inches FAC Neutral: Water-stained Leaves: Depth to saturated soil: n/a inches

6 Check all that apply & explain below: Stream, lake or gage data Aerial photographs Other Other (explain): Wetland hydrology present? Rationale for decision/remarks: Hydrology indicators not present SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase) : Wayland Silt Loam Taxonomy (subgroup) Mollic Fluvaquent Drainage Class: Hydric Field observations confirm mapped type? Profile Description Depth Matrix color Mottle colors Mottle abundance Texture, concretions, Drawing of soil profile (inches) Horizon size and contrast structure, etc. (match description) n/a Hydric Soil Indicators: (check all that apply) Histosol Histic Epipedon Sulfidic Odor Aquic Moisture Regime Reducing Conditions Gleyed or Low-Chroma (=1) matrix Matrix chroma 2 with mottles Mg or Fe Concretions High Organic Content in Surface Layer of Sandy Soils Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Listed on National/Local Hydric Soils List Other (explain in remarks) Hydric soils present? Rationale for decision/remarks: No soil sample taken; area was a steep slope with a ditch. Wetland Determination Hydrophytic vegetation present? Hydric soils present? Wetland hydrology present? Is the sampling point within a wetland? Rationale/Remarks: Area is not a wetland. NOTES: Revised 4/97

7 Project/Site: SR Applicant/owner: PENNDOT Investigator(s): Autumn Kelley Routine Wetland Determination DATA FORM 1 (Revised) 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Do normal circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? Is the area a potential problem area? Explanation of atypical or problem area: VEGETATION (For *strata, indicate T = tree; S = shrub; H = herb; V = vine) Date: October 30, 2007 County: Erie State: Pennsylvania S/T/R: Greenfield TWP Community ID: Non-Wetland C Transect ID: Plot ID: South West Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Grass H 100 UNK HYDROPHYTIC VEGETATION INDICATORS: % of dominants OBL, FACW, & FAC: 0% Check all indicators that apply and explain below: Visual observation of plant species growing in areas of prolonged inundation/saturation Morphological adaptations Technical Literature Physiological/reproductive adaptations Wetland plant database Personal knowledge of regional plant communities Other (explain) Hydrophytic vegetation present? Rationale for decision/remarks: % of dominants OBL, FACW, & FAC < 50% HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? X Yes No Water Marks: on Sediment Deposits: Based on: Soil temp (record temp) X Other (explain) Summer Drift Lines: Drainage Patterns: Depth of inundation: n/a inches Oxidized Root (live roots) Local Soil Survey: X Yes No Channels <12 in.: Depth to free water in pit: n/a inches FAC Neutral: Water-stained Leaves: Depth to saturated soil: n/a inches

8 Check all that apply & explain below: Stream, lake or gage data Aerial photographs Other Other (explain): Wetland hydrology present? Rationale for decision/remarks: Hydrology indicators not present SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase) : Wayland Silt Loam Taxonomy (subgroup) Mollic Fluvaquent Drainage Class: Hydric Field observations confirm mapped type? Profile Description Depth Matrix color Mottle colors Mottle abundance Texture, concretions, Drawing of soil profile (inches) Horizon size and contrast structure, etc. (match description) n/a Hydric Soil Indicators: (check all that apply) Histosol Histic Epipedon Sulfidic Odor Aquic Moisture Regime Reducing Conditions Gleyed or Low-Chroma (=1) matrix Matrix chroma 2 with mottles Mg or Fe Concretions High Organic Content in Surface Layer of Sandy Soils Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Listed on National/Local Hydric Soils List Other (explain in remarks) Hydric soils present? Rationale for decision/remarks: No soil sample taken; area was a steep slope with a ditch. Wetland Determination Hydrophytic vegetation present? Hydric soils present? Wetland hydrology present? Is the sampling point within a wetland? Rationale/Remarks: Area is not a wetland. NOTES: Revised 4/97

9 Project/Site: SR Applicant/owner: PENNDOT Investigator(s): Autumn Kelley Routine Wetland Determination DATA FORM 1 (Revised) 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Do normal circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? Is the area a potential problem area? Explanation of atypical or problem area: VEGETATION (For *strata, indicate T = tree; S = shrub; H = herb; V = vine) Date: October 30, 2007 County: Erie State: Pennsylvania S/T/R: Greenfield TWP Community ID: Non-Wetland D Transect ID: Plot ID: North West Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Grass H 25 UNK Solidago sp. H 25 UNK HYDROPHYTIC VEGETATION INDICATORS: % of dominants OBL, FACW, & FAC: 0% Check all indicators that apply and explain below: Visual observation of plant species growing in areas of prolonged inundation/saturation Morphological adaptations Technical Literature Physiological/reproductive adaptations Wetland plant database Personal knowledge of regional plant communities Other (explain) Hydrophytic vegetation present? Rationale for decision/remarks: % of dominants OBL, FACW, & FAC < 50% HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? X Yes No Water Marks: on Sediment Deposits: Based on: Soil temp (record temp) X Other (explain) Summer Drift Lines: Drainage Patterns: Depth of inundation: n/a inches Oxidized Root (live roots) Local Soil Survey: X Yes No Channels <12 in.: Depth to free water in pit: n/a inches FAC Neutral: Water-stained Leaves: Depth to saturated soil: n/a inches

10 Check all that apply & explain below: Stream, lake or gage data Aerial photographs Other Other (explain): Wetland hydrology present? Rationale for decision/remarks: Hydrology indicators not present SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase) : Wayland Silt Loam Taxonomy (subgroup) Mollic Fluvaquent Drainage Class: Hydric Field observations confirm mapped type? Profile Description Depth Matrix color Mottle colors Mottle abundance Texture, concretions, Drawing of soil profile (inches) Horizon size and contrast structure, etc. (match description) n/a Hydric Soil Indicators: (check all that apply) Histosol Histic Epipedon Sulfidic Odor Aquic Moisture Regime Reducing Conditions Gleyed or Low-Chroma (=1) matrix Matrix chroma 2 with mottles Mg or Fe Concretions High Organic Content in Surface Layer of Sandy Soils Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Listed on National/Local Hydric Soils List Other (explain in remarks) Hydric soils present? Rationale for decision/remarks: No soil sample taken; area was a steep slope with a ditch. Wetland Determination Hydrophytic vegetation present? Hydric soils present? Wetland hydrology present? Is the sampling point within a wetland? Rationale/Remarks: Area is not a wetland. NOTES: Revised 4/97