Wetland Determination/Delineation Whaley-Sharp Property Tippecanoe County, Lafayette, Indiana Patriot Project No E

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1 Wetland Determination/Delineation Whaley-Sharp Property Tippecanoe County, Lafayette, Indiana Patriot Project E Prepared For Mr. Rich Whaley Nationwide Insurance 306 New Britton Drive Fishers, Indiana Prepared By Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. 650 E. 75 th St. Indianapolis, Indiana July 8, 207

2 July 8, 207 Mr. Rich Whaley Nationwide Insurance 306 New Britton Drive Fishers, Indiana Re: Wetland Determination/Delineation Whaley-Sharp Property Tippecanoe County, Lafayette, Indiana Patriot Project E Dear Mr. Whaley: As you requested, Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (Patriot) has performed a wetland determination and delineation at the property located northwest of the intersection of E Old 350 S and Newcastle Rd, Lafayette, Indiana (Section 2, Township 22N, Range 4W). This survey was conducted according to the guidelines outlined in Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (987) as well as Corps of Engineers guidance documents and regulations. Upon completion of the survey, it was found that one wetland community (0.48 acres), exists on the property. Submitted here within are the results of this survey and related documents. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. If you have any questions, please call us at (37) Respectfully Submitted. Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. Michael Moir Ecological Services Manager C.J. Eastman Environmental Staff Scientist 650 East 75 th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana (37) (37) FAX Offices in Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Louisville, Lafayette, and Dayton.

3 Wetland Determination/Delineation Whaley-Sharp Property Tippecanoe County, Lafayette, Indiana Patriot Project E Executive Summary Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (Patriot) was contracted by Mr. Rich Whaley of Nationwide Insurance to conduct a wetland determination and delineation at the property located northwest of the intersection of E Old 350 S and Newcastle Rd, Lafayette, Indiana (Section 2, Township 22N, Range 4W). Patriot performed the wetland determination and delineation study on July 7, 207. The site survey was conducted by C.J. Eastman, Patriot Environmental Staff Scientist. Upon completion of the survey, it was found that one wetland community exists within the project boundaries. The size and composition are as follows: COMMUNITY COMPOSITION ACREAGE A PFOA 0.48 As this community is not located within areas directly adjacent or with significant nexus to any navigable waterways or their tributaries, it is likely that the community will be considered isolated. This would place it within the regulatory guidance to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). However, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is the final authority in this matter. It is recommended that the results of this site survey be forwarded to the USACE for review and concurrence in this matter.

4 Wetland Determination/Delineation Whaley-Sharp Property Tippecanoe County, Lafayette, Indiana Patriot Project E TABLE OF CONTENTS.0 INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND SURVEY DATA ANALYSIS CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS QUALIFICATIONS OF ASSESSMENT AND LIMITATIONS... 5 APPENDICES Appendix A: Topographic Map with Community and Data Point Locations Appendix B: 2005 Aerial Photograph with NWI Listings Appendix C: NRCS Soil Survey Appendix D: Site Survey (Intentionally Left Blank) Appendix E: Site Data Appendix F: Site Photos Appendix G: Munsell Color Reference

5 Wetland Determination/Delineation Lafayette, Indiana Lafayette, Indiana Patriot Project Number: E.0 INTRODUCTION Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (Patriot) was contracted by Mr. Rich Whaley of Nationwide Insurance to conduct a wetland determination and delineation at the property located northwest of the intersection of E Old 350 S and Newcastle Rd, Lafayette, Indiana (Section 2, Township 22N, Range 4W). Patriot performed the wetland determination and delineation study on July 7, 207. The site is an agricultural area that is currently in production with the current crop being corn (Zea mays). The surrounding properties are commercial entities to the west and southeast. A residential property with a large pond is situated to the east of the property. Agricultural properties are located north and south of the property. Weather conditions at the time of inspection were sunny, hot, with a maximum daytime temperature ranging from 6 F to 84 F. Weather data for this general location (data taken from Lafayette, Indiana) was surveyed for the five days prior to the site visit. Three rain events occurred during this time accumulating.48 inches. The purpose of this project was to determine the presence of any wetland communities and, if present, delineating the boundaries of said communities. The findings were based upon the July 7, 207 field survey of the property. The determinations made are based on this information and are contained within this report. Appendix A depicts the site location and approximate community locations on a topographic map. Site data may be found in Appendix E. Site photographs may be found in Appendix F. The guidelines used in this survey were derived from the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (987) as well as related guidance documents and regulations. Section 404 of the US Clean Water Act (972) provides the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) with jurisdiction over the discharge of fill or dredged material into waters of the United States (US). These waters include navigable waterways and certain wetlands, ponds, lakes, rivers, and tributary streams. A specific definition of waters of the US can be found in the Federal Register (33 CFR 328.3). Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc.

6 Wetland Determination/Delineation Lafayette, Indiana Lafayette, Indiana Patriot Project Number: E There are three (3) main criteria used by the US Army Corps of Engineers in the delineation of wetland boundaries. These are hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and hydrology. Hydrophytic Vegetation The US Fish and Wildlife Service, in conjunction with several other agencies, have compiled a comprehensive list of wetland vegetation. Each plant has been given an indicator status, which is based on the estimated probabilities of the species occurring in a wetland for that region and are as follows: Obligate Wetland (OBL): Occur almost always (>99%) under natural conditions in wetlands. Facultative Wetland (FACW): Usually occur in wetlands (67%- 99%), but occasionally found in non-wetlands. Facultative (FAC): Equally likely to occur in wetlands or non-wetlands (34%-66%). Facultative Upland (FACU): Usually occurs in non-wetlands, but occasionally found in wetlands (%-33%). Obligate Upland (UPL): Occur almost always in uplands (>99%). Plants that are designated as OBL, FACW, and FAC are considered to be wetland species. If greater than 50% of the dominant species are deemed to be wetland species, then the plant community of the area in question is deemed to be hydrophytic. Hydric Soils Hydric soils are defined as those soils that when saturated or inundated develop anaerobic conditions. These conditions create a change in chemistry and in color which differentiate them from unsaturated soils. This color difference is used as the main indicator of the presence of hydric soils. The Munsell Color system is used to describe the colors found in the field. This system uses numeric indications for hue, value, and chroma. On site soils described in this report are depicted using this system. (Please refer to Appendix G) Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. 2

7 Wetland Determination/Delineation Lafayette, Indiana Lafayette, Indiana Patriot Project Number: E Hydrology Wetland hydrology is the presence of water for a period of time that will support, under normal conditions, a majority of flora designated as adaptive to wetlands. Permanent saturation or inundation is not necessary for wetlands hydrology to be present. In many cases, wetlands hydrology is seasonal based upon rainfall patterns and amounts. Determination of hydrology is accomplished by one primary indicator or two or more secondary indicators. (Please see field data sheet). 2.0 BACKGROUND Prior to the site visit, the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) Map (998) and the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey Map (988) for Tippecanoe County were consulted in an effort to identify potential wetland areas and hydric soils. These maps were used as reference material only. The US Army Corps of Engineers does not accept the use of these maps for final wetland determinations. National Wetlands Inventory Map The NWI map indicated the possible presence of two wetland communities on the property. (Please see Appendix B). NRCS Soil Survey Map The soils for the project area are identified on a map included in Appendix C. Also included in this appendix is a listing of those soils which are considered hydric as defined in Hydric Soils of Indiana SURVEY DATA The site survey was conducted by C.J. Eastman, Patriot Environmental Staff Scientist. Upon completion of the survey, it was found that one wetland community exists within the project boundaries. The size and composition are as follows: COMMUNITY COMPOSITION ACREAGE A PFOA 0.48 Data sheets detailing data point locations can be found in Appendix F. Wetland and data point locations can be found in Appendix A. Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. 3

8 Wetland Determination/Delineation Lafayette, Indiana Lafayette, Indiana Patriot Project Number: E 4.0 Results Wetland A encompasses a portion of the northeast corner of the property in the wood line on the property boundary. The survey in this area was terminated at the approximate property boundary. The National Wetland Inventory (NWI) indicates that two separate wetlands previously existed on the property. One was located on the eastern portion of the property and the other on the northwest corner of the property. However, these wetlands formed when a farming drainage tile ceased to function properly. A review of historical aerial photographs indicates that an open water regime was present in the northeast corner of the property for a period of approximately five years prior to the restoration of the drain tile. This open water body was intermittently present in previous aerial photographs. The tile has since been repaired and these areas are now field dominated by corn (Zea mays). 5.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Upon completion of the survey, it was found that one wetland community (0.48 acres), exists on the property. As this community is not located within areas directly adjacent or with significant nexus to any navigable waterways or their tributaries, it is likely that the community will be considered isolated. This would place it within the regulatory guidance to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). However, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is the final authority in this matter. It is recommended that the results of this site survey be forwarded to the USACE for review and concurrence in this matter. Any impact to these communities would require permitting and the construction of mitigation areas. As this community is forested, the mitigation ratio would be 4: for the associated riparian habitat. This means that for every one acre of impact, four acres of mitigation would have to be constructed and maintained. Permitting and mitigation planning can be facilitated by Patriot should these services become necessary. Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. 4

9 Wetland Determination/Delineation Lafayette, Indiana Lafayette, Indiana Patriot Project Number: E 6.0 QUALIFICATIONS OF ASSESSMENT AND LIMITATIONS Our professional services have been performed, our findings obtained and our recommendations prepared in accordance with customary principles and practices in the fields of environmental science and engineering. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties either expressed or implied. This company is not responsible for the independent conclusions, opinions or recommendations made by others based on the field exploration and information research presented in this report. In addition, this report is intended for the sole use of Nationwide Insurance. Any use or re-use of this document or the findings, conclusions, or recommendations presented herein are at the sole risk of said user. It should be noted that all environmental investigations are inherently limited in the sense that conclusions are drawn and recommendations developed from information obtained from limited research and site evaluation. The passage of time may result in a change in the environmental characteristics at the site and surrounding properties. This assessment has been based upon prior site history and observable conditions and activities. Information in this report is not intended to be used as a construction document and should not be used for demolition, renovation, or other construction purposes. Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. 5

10 Wetland A: 0.48 acres PATRIOT ENGINEERING and Environmental, Inc. Indianapolis, IN Job. 203 Aerial Map with Data Point Locations Whaley Sharp Property Tippecanoe County, Lafayette, Indiana E APPENDIX A

11 PATRIOT ENGINEERING and Environmental, Inc. Indianapolis, IN Job. National Wetland Inventory Map Whaley-Sharp Property Tippecanoe County, Lafayette, Indiana E APPENDIX B

12 PATRIOT ENGINEERING and Environmental, Inc. Indianapolis, IN Job. NRCS Soil Survey Whaley-Sharp Property Tippecanoe County, Lafayette, Indiana E APPENDIX C

13 PATRIOT ENGINEERING and Environmental, Inc. Indianapolis, IN Job. NRCS Soil Survey Whaley-Sharp Property Tippecanoe County, Lafayette, Indiana E APPENDIX C

14 PATRIOT ENGINEERING and Environmental, Inc. Indianapolis, IN Job. NRCS Soil Survey Whaley-Sharp Property Tippecanoe County, Lafayette, Indiana E APPENDIX C

15 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Midwest Region Project/Site: Whaley-Sharp Property City / County Lafayette/Tippcanoe Sampling Date Applicant / Owner: Nationwide State: Indiana Sampling Point 7/7/7 A Investigator(s): M. Moir/C.J. Eastman Section, Township Range: Section 2, T22N, R4W Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Local relief (concave, convex, none): Slope (%) Lat: Long: Datum: WGS 87 Soil Map Unit Name: Milford silty clay loam NWI classification: Are climactic / hydrologic conditons on the site typical for this time of year? (If no, explain any answers in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "rmal Circumstances" present? Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Is the sampled area within a wetland? Hydric Soil Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? VEGETATION - Use Scientific Names of Plants Dominant Indicator Dominance Test Worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot Size: 25 ) Absolute % Cover Species Status Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, Morus alba 50 FAC or FAC: 6 (A) 2 Salix nigra 20 FACW Total Number of Dominant Species Across 3 All Strata: 6 (B) 4 Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, 5 or FAC: 00 (A/B) 70 =Total Cover Prevalance Index Worksheet: Sapling / Shrub Stratum (Plot Size 5 ) Marus alba 35 FAC Total % Cover of: Muliply by: 2 Cornus alternifolia 0 FAC OBL Species x = 3 FACW Species x 2 = 4 FAC Species x 3 = 5 FACU Species x 4 = 45 =Total Cover UPL Species x 5 = Column Totals: (A) (B) Herb Stratum (Plot Size: 5 ) Prevalance Index = B/A = Poa palustris 40 FACW 2 Lycopous virginicus 30 OBL Hydrophytic Vegetation Index: 3 Polygonum pennsylvanicum 0 FACW Dominance Test is >50% 4 Rumex crispus 5 FAC Prevalance Index is Solidago rugosa 5 FAC Morphology Adaptations (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a seperate sheet) Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain) Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic =Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Woody Vine Stratum (Plot Size: 5 ) 2 =Total Cover

16 SOIL Sampling Point: A Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type Loc 2 Texture Remarks 0-0 0YR 3/ 0 YR 5/8 0 C M clay loam YR 2/ 0 YR 5/8 25 C M Type : C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2 Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils 3 : Histosol (A) Histic Epipedon (A2) Black Histic (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Stratified Layers (A5) 2 cm Muck (A0) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A) Thick Dark Surface (A2) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Sandy Redox (S5) Stripped Matrix (S6) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Depleted Matrix (F3) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Redox Depressions (F8) Coast Prairie Redox (A6) Iron-Manganese Masses (F2) Other (Explain in Remarks) 3 Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Restrictive Layer (If Observed): Type: Depths (inches): Hydric Soils Present? HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Water (A) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) Water Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B3) True Aquatic Plants (B4) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Guage or Well Data (D9) Other (Explain in Remarks) Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B0) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D) Geomorphic Position (D2) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Suface water present? Water table present? Saturation present? (Includes capillary fringe) 2 Wetland Hydrology Present? Describe Recorded Data (Stream guage, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:

17 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Midwest Region Project/Site: Whaley-Sharp Property City / County Lafayette/Tippcanoe Sampling Date Applicant / Owner: Nationwide State: Indiana Sampling Point 7/7/7 A2 Investigator(s): M. Moir/C.J. Eastman Section, Township Range: Section 2, T22N, R4W Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Local relief (concave, convex, none): Slope (%) Lat: Long: Datum: WGS 87 Soil Map Unit Name: Toronto-Milbrook Complex NWI classification: Are climactic / hydrologic conditons on the site typical for this time of year? (If no, explain any answers in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "rmal Circumstances" present? Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Is the sampled area within a wetland? Hydric Soil Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? VEGETATION - Use Scientific Names of Plants Dominant Indicator Dominance Test Worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot Size: 25 ) Absolute % Cover Species Status Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, Salix nigra 60 OBL or FAC: 4 (A) 2 Morus alba 0 FAC Total Number of Dominant Species Across 3 All Strata: 4 (B) 4 Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, 5 or FAC: 00 (A/B) 70 =Total Cover Prevalance Index Worksheet: Sapling / Shrub Stratum (Plot Size 5 ) Salix nigra 35 OBL Total % Cover of: Muliply by: 2 OBL Species x = 3 FACW Species x 2 = 4 FAC Species x 3 = 5 FACU Species x 4 = 35 =Total Cover UPL Species x 5 = Column Totals: (A) (B) Herb Stratum (Plot Size: 5 ) Prevalance Index = B/A = Carex acutiformis 50 FACW 2 Polygonum pennsylvanicum 30 OBL Hydrophytic Vegetation Index: 3 Salix nigra 0 OBL Dominance Test is >50% 4 Abutilon theophrasti 5 FACU Prevalance Index is Morphology Adaptations (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a seperate sheet) Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain) Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic =Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Woody Vine Stratum (Plot Size: 5 ) 2 =Total Cover

18 SOIL Sampling Point: A2 Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type Loc 2 Texture Remarks 0-8 0YR 3/2 0 YR 5/8 0 C M clay loam YR 4/2 0 YR 5/8 5 C M clay loam Type : C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2 Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils 3 : Histosol (A) Histic Epipedon (A2) Black Histic (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Stratified Layers (A5) 2 cm Muck (A0) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A) Thick Dark Surface (A2) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Sandy Redox (S5) Stripped Matrix (S6) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Depleted Matrix (F3) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Redox Depressions (F8) Coast Prairie Redox (A6) Iron-Manganese Masses (F2) Other (Explain in Remarks) 3 Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Restrictive Layer (If Observed): Type: Depths (inches): Hydric Soils Present? HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Water (A) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) Water Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B3) True Aquatic Plants (B4) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Guage or Well Data (D9) Other (Explain in Remarks) Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B0) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D) Geomorphic Position (D2) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Suface water present? Water table present? Saturation present? (Includes capillary fringe) 3 Wetland Hydrology Present? Describe Recorded Data (Stream guage, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:

19 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Midwest Region Project/Site: Whaley-Sharp Property City / County Lafayette/Tippcanoe Sampling Date Applicant / Owner: Nationwide State: Indiana Sampling Point 7/7/7 DP Investigator(s): M. Moir/C.J. Eastman Section, Township Range: Section 2, T22N, R4W Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Local relief (concave, convex, none): Slope (%) Lat: Long: Datum: WGS 87 Soil Map Unit Name: Milford silty clay loam, pothole NWI classification: Are climactic / hydrologic conditons on the site typical for this time of year? (If no, explain any answers in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "rmal Circumstances" present? Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Is the sampled area within a wetland? Hydric Soil Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? VEGETATION - Use Scientific Names of Plants Dominant Indicator Dominance Test Worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot Size: 25 ) Absolute % Cover Species Status Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) 2 Total Number of Dominant Species Across 3 All Strata: (B) 4 Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, 5 or FAC: 0 (A/B) 0 =Total Cover Prevalance Index Worksheet: Sapling / Shrub Stratum (Plot Size 5 ) Total % Cover of: Muliply by: 2 OBL Species x = 3 FACW Species x 2 = 4 FAC Species x 3 = 5 FACU Species x 4 = 0 =Total Cover UPL Species x 5 = Column Totals: (A) (B) Herb Stratum (Plot Size: 5 ) Prevalance Index = B/A = Zea mays 90 FACU 2 Hydrophytic Vegetation Index: 3 4 Dominance Test is >50% Prevalance Index is Morphology Adaptations (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a seperate sheet) Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain) Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic =Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Woody Vine Stratum (Plot Size: 5 ) 2 =Total Cover

20 SOIL Sampling Point: DP Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type Loc 2 Texture Remarks YR 3/2 0YR 5/8 5 C M clay loam Type : C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2 Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils 3 : Histosol (A) Histic Epipedon (A2) Black Histic (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Stratified Layers (A5) 2 cm Muck (A0) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A) Thick Dark Surface (A2) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Sandy Redox (S5) Stripped Matrix (S6) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Depleted Matrix (F3) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Redox Depressions (F8) Coast Prairie Redox (A6) Iron-Manganese Masses (F2) Other (Explain in Remarks) 3 Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Restrictive Layer (If Observed): Type: Depths (inches): Hydric Soils Present? HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Water (A) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) Water Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B3) True Aquatic Plants (B4) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Guage or Well Data (D9) Other (Explain in Remarks) Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B0) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D) Geomorphic Position (D2) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Suface water present? Water table present? Saturation present? (Includes capillary fringe) Wetland Hydrology Present? Describe Recorded Data (Stream guage, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:

21 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Midwest Region Project/Site: Whaley-Sharp Property City / County Lafayette/Tippcanoe Sampling Date Applicant / Owner: Nationwide State: Indiana Sampling Point 7/7/7 DP2 Investigator(s): M. Moir/C.J. Eastman Section, Township Range: Section 2, T22N, R4W Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Local relief (concave, convex, none): Slope (%) Lat: Long: Datum: WGS 87 Soil Map Unit Name: Longlois silt loam, kame, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded NWI classification: Are climactic / hydrologic conditons on the site typical for this time of year? (If no, explain any answers in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "rmal Circumstances" present? Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Is the sampled area within a wetland? Hydric Soil Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? VEGETATION - Use Scientific Names of Plants Dominant Indicator Dominance Test Worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot Size: 25 ) Absolute % Cover Species Status Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) 2 Total Number of Dominant Species Across 3 All Strata: (B) 4 Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, 5 or FAC: 0 (A/B) 0 =Total Cover Prevalance Index Worksheet: Sapling / Shrub Stratum (Plot Size 5 ) Total % Cover of: Muliply by: 2 OBL Species x = 3 FACW Species x 2 = 4 FAC Species x 3 = 5 FACU Species x 4 = 0 =Total Cover UPL Species x 5 = Column Totals: (A) (B) Herb Stratum (Plot Size: 5 ) Prevalance Index = B/A = Zea mays 90 FACU 2 Hydrophytic Vegetation Index: 3 4 Dominance Test is >50% Prevalance Index is Morphology Adaptations (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a seperate sheet) Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain) Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic =Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Woody Vine Stratum (Plot Size: 5 ) 2 =Total Cover

22 SOIL Sampling Point: DP2 Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type Loc 2 Texture 0-0 0YR 3/3 clay loam YR 4/3 clay loam Remarks Type : C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2 Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils 3 : Histosol (A) Histic Epipedon (A2) Black Histic (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Stratified Layers (A5) 2 cm Muck (A0) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A) Thick Dark Surface (A2) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Sandy Redox (S5) Stripped Matrix (S6) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Depleted Matrix (F3) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Redox Depressions (F8) Coast Prairie Redox (A6) Iron-Manganese Masses (F2) Other (Explain in Remarks) 3 Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Restrictive Layer (If Observed): Type: Depths (inches): Hydric Soils Present? HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Water (A) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) Water Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B3) True Aquatic Plants (B4) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Guage or Well Data (D9) Other (Explain in Remarks) Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B0) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D) Geomorphic Position (D2) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Suface water present? Water table present? Saturation present? (Includes capillary fringe) Wetland Hydrology Present? Describe Recorded Data (Stream guage, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:

23 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Midwest Region Project/Site: Whaley-Sharp Property City / County Lafayette/Tippcanoe Sampling Date Applicant / Owner: Nationwide State: Indiana Sampling Point 7/7/7 DP3 Investigator(s): M. Moir/C.J. Eastman Section, Township Range: Section 2, T22N, R4W Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Local relief (concave, convex, none): Slope (%) Lat: Long: Datum: WGS 84 Soil Map Unit Name: Tecumseh silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes NWI classification: Are climactic / hydrologic conditons on the site typical for this time of year? (If no, explain any answers in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "rmal Circumstances" present? Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Is the sampled area within a wetland? Hydric Soil Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? VEGETATION - Use Scientific Names of Plants Dominant Indicator Dominance Test Worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot Size: 25 ) Absolute % Cover Species Status Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) 2 Total Number of Dominant Species Across 3 All Strata: (B) 4 Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, 5 or FAC: 0 (A/B) 0 =Total Cover Prevalance Index Worksheet: Sapling / Shrub Stratum (Plot Size 5 ) Total % Cover of: Muliply by: 2 OBL Species x = 3 FACW Species x 2 = 4 FAC Species x 3 = 5 FACU Species x 4 = 0 =Total Cover UPL Species x 5 = Column Totals: (A) (B) Herb Stratum (Plot Size: 5 ) Prevalance Index = B/A = Zea mays 90 FACU 2 Hydrophytic Vegetation Index: 3 4 Dominance Test is >50% Prevalance Index is Morphology Adaptations (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a seperate sheet) Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain) Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic =Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Woody Vine Stratum (Plot Size: 5 ) 2 =Total Cover

24 SOIL Sampling Point: DP3 Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type Loc 2 Texture Remarks YR 5/3 clay loam Type : C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2 Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils 3 : Histosol (A) Histic Epipedon (A2) Black Histic (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Stratified Layers (A5) 2 cm Muck (A0) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A) Thick Dark Surface (A2) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Sandy Redox (S5) Stripped Matrix (S6) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Depleted Matrix (F3) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Redox Depressions (F8) Coast Prairie Redox (A6) Iron-Manganese Masses (F2) Other (Explain in Remarks) 3 Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Restrictive Layer (If Observed): Type: Depths (inches): Hydric Soils Present? HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Water (A) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) Water Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B3) True Aquatic Plants (B4) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Guage or Well Data (D9) Other (Explain in Remarks) Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B0) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D) Geomorphic Position (D2) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Suface water present? Water table present? Saturation present? (Includes capillary fringe) Wetland Hydrology Present? Describe Recorded Data (Stream guage, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:

25 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Midwest Region Project/Site: Whaley-Sharp Property City / County Lafayette/Tippcanoe Sampling Date Applicant / Owner: Nationwide State: Indiana Sampling Point 7/7/7 DP4 Investigator(s): M. Moir/C.J. Eastman Section, Township Range: Section 2, T22N, R4W Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Local relief (concave, convex, none): Slope (%) Lat: Long: Datum: WGS 84 Soil Map Unit Name: Milford silty clay loam, pothole NWI classification: Are climactic / hydrologic conditons on the site typical for this time of year? (If no, explain any answers in Remarks.) Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "rmal Circumstances" present? Are Vegetation, Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Is the sampled area within a wetland? Hydric Soil Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? VEGETATION - Use Scientific Names of Plants Dominant Indicator Dominance Test Worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot Size: 25 ) Absolute % Cover Species Status Number of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 0 (A) 2 Total Number of Dominant Species Across 3 All Strata: (B) 4 Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, 5 or FAC: 0 (A/B) 0 =Total Cover Prevalance Index Worksheet: Sapling / Shrub Stratum (Plot Size 5 ) Total % Cover of: Muliply by: 2 OBL Species x = 3 FACW Species x 2 = 4 FAC Species x 3 = 5 FACU Species x 4 = 0 =Total Cover UPL Species x 5 = Column Totals: (A) (B) Herb Stratum (Plot Size: 5 ) Prevalance Index = B/A = Zea mays 90 FACU 2 Hydrophytic Vegetation Index: 3 4 Dominance Test is >50% Prevalance Index is Morphology Adaptations (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a seperate sheet) Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain) Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic =Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Woody Vine Stratum (Plot Size: 5 ) 2 =Total Cover

26 SOIL Sampling Point: DP4 Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type Loc 2 Texture Remarks YR 3/2 0YR 5/8 5 C M clay loam Type : C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2 Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils 3 : Histosol (A) Histic Epipedon (A2) Black Histic (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Stratified Layers (A5) 2 cm Muck (A0) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A) Thick Dark Surface (A2) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Sandy Redox (S5) Stripped Matrix (S6) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Depleted Matrix (F3) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Redox Depressions (F8) Coast Prairie Redox (A6) Iron-Manganese Masses (F2) Other (Explain in Remarks) 3 Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Restrictive Layer (If Observed): Type: Depths (inches): Hydric Soils Present? HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Water (A) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (B) Sediment Deposits (B2) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (B4) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) Water Stained Leaves (B9) Aquatic Fauna (B3) True Aquatic Plants (B4) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Thin Muck Surface (C7) Guage or Well Data (D9) Other (Explain in Remarks) Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Surface Soil Cracks (B6) Drainage Patterns (B0) Dry-Season Water Table (C2) Crayfish Burrows (C8) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D) Geomorphic Position (D2) FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Suface water present? Water table present? Saturation present? (Includes capillary fringe) Wetland Hydrology Present? Describe Recorded Data (Stream guage, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:

27 Wetland A: A View Facing rth Patriot Project.: E Appendix F

28 Wetland A: A2 View Facing rth Patriot Project.: Appendix F

29 DP View Facing West Patriot Project.: Appendix F

30 Data Point View Facing East Patriot Project.: Appendix F

31 Data Point 4 View Facing South Patriot Project.: Appendix F

32 PATRIOT ENGINEERING and Environmental, Inc. Indianapolis, IN Munsell Soil Color Chart Whaley-Sharp Property Tippecanoe County, Lafayette, Indiana Job E APPENDIX G