FORM 2: DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987) COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)

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1 FORM 2: DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987) COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project / Site: SR Swatara Bridge Date: Applicant / Owner: PennDOT County: Lebanon Investigators: Vollmer Assocates - M. Lane; M. Bryan State: PA Do Normal Conditions exist on the site? Yes No Community ID: 1 Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID: 1 Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: DP 1 (If needed, explain on reverse side.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Toxicondendron radicans - Poison Ivy V FAC 2. Onoclea sensilibis - Sensitive Fern H FACW 3. Lindera benzoin - Spicebush S FACW 4. Fraxinus pennsylvanicum - Green Ash T FACW 5. Viburnum recognitum - Arrowwood S FACW- 6. Acer rubrum - Red Maple T FAC Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-): 100% some multi-flora rose, grapevine not dominant HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (describe in remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators: Aerial Photographs Inundated Other Saturated in Upper 300 Millimeters No Recorded Data Available Water Marks Drift Lines Field Observations: Sediment Deposits Depth of Surface Water: -- Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Depth to Free Water in Pit >450 Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 300 Millimeters Water-Stained Leaves Depth to Saturated Soil >450 Local Soil Survey Data FAC Neutral Test Other (explain in Remarks) within floodplain

2 SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Ho Holly Sil Drainage Class: Poorly (very poorly) Soil Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Fluvaquent Do Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type Yes No Profile Description: Depth Soil (mm) Horizon Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions Structure, etc A 10yr 4/ sandy loam, wk gran, fri. clear Bw 10yr 4/ silt loam, vwk fine sbk, fri. Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Histic Epipedon Sulfidic Odor Aquic Moisture Regime Reducing Conditions Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Concretions High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Listed on National Hydric Soils List Other (Describe in Remarks) Higher sand content than typical Ho WETLAND DETERMINATION Is Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Is Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Is Hydric Soil Present Yes No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No 3 meters from top of bank - 6 meters from channel Rain overnight - water up <1 meter Between stream and canal downstream from bridge Approved by HQUSACE 3/92

3 FORM 2: DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987) COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project / Site: SR Swatara Bridge Date: Applicant / Owner: PennDOT County: Lebanon Investigators: Vollmer Associates - M. Lane; M. Bryan State: PA Do Normal Conditions exist on the site? Yes No Community ID: 1 Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID: 1 Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: DP 2 (If needed, explain on reverse side.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Lindera benzoin - Spicebush S FACW 2. Lonicera japonica - Japanese Honeysuckle V FACU 3. Alliaria petiolata - Garlic Mustard H FACU 4. Acer rubrum - Red Maple T FAC 5. Platanus occidentalis - Sycamore T FACW- 6. *Quercus coccinea - Scarlet Oak T FACW? 7. Parthenocissus cinquefolia -Virginia V FACU Creeper 8. Vitus labrusca - Fox Grape V FACU Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-): 50% *Very large scarlet oak (maybe pin oak?) HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (describe in remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators: Aerial Photographs Inundated Other Saturated in Upper 300 Millimeters No Recorded Data Available Water Marks Drift Lines Field Observations: Sediment Deposits Depth of Surface Water: -- Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Depth to Free Water in Pit >450 Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 300 Millimeters Water-Stained Leaves Depth to Saturated Soil >450 Local Soil Survey Data FAC Neutral Test Other (explain in Remarks) within 10 year floodplain

4 SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Hol Holly Silt Drainage Class: Poorly (very poorly) Soil Taxonomy (Subgroup): Do Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type Yes No Profile Description: Depth (mm) Soil Horizon Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions Structure, etc A 10 yr 4/ silt loam wk gran, Bw 10 yr 4/1 2.5y 5/2 many, medium distinct fri. clear silt loam, wk slok, fri. Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Histic Epipedon Sulfidic Odor Aquic Moisture Regime Reducing Conditions Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Concretions High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Listed on National Hydric Soils List Other (Describe in Remarks) WETLAND DETERMINATION Is Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Is Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Is Hydric Soil Present Yes No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No Closer to Canal than to DP 1 Approved by HQUSACE 3/92

5 FORM 2: DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987) COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project / Site: SR Swatara Bridge Date: Applicant / Owner: PennDOT County: Lebanon Investigators: Vollmer Associates - M. Lane; M. Bryan State: PA Do Normal Conditions exist on the site? Yes No Community ID: 2 Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID: 1 Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: DP3 (If needed, explain on reverse side.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Impatiens capensis - Jewelweed H FACW 2. Boehmeria cylindrica - False nettle H FACW+ 3. Polygonum sagittatum - Arrowleaved H OBL tearthumb Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-): 100% limited to within canal (banks 2 meters high on either side) Banks similar vegetation to DP1 and DP2 HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (describe in remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators: Aerial Photographs Inundated Other Saturated in Upper 300 Millimeters No Recorded Data Available Water Marks Drift Lines Field Observations: Sediment Deposits Depth of Surface Water: 50mm Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Depth to Free Water in Pit Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 300 Millimeters Water-Stained Leaves Depth to Saturated Soil Local Soil Survey Data FAC Neutral Test Other (explain in Remarks) within canal bed

6 SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Ho Holly Silt Drainage Class: Poorly (very poorly) Soil Taxonomy (Subgroup): Do Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type Yes No Profile Description: Depth (mm) Soil Horizon Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions Structure, etc Ap 5B 6/ stony sandy loam Bt 5G 7/2 2.5 yr 5/6 2.5 yr 6/8 many med. distinct to prominent fri., clear silt loam, friable Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Histic Epipedon Sulfidic Odor Aquic Moisture Regime Reducing Conditions Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Concretions High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Listed on National Hydric Soils List Other (Describe in Remarks) WETLAND DETERMINATION Is Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Is Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Is Hydric Soil Present Yes No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No within old canal bed. Appears to be fed by groundwater or blocked culvert under road. Approved by HQUSACE 3/92

7 FORM 2: DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987) COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project / Site: SR 1022 Date: Applicant / Owner: PennDOT County: Lebanon Investigators: Vollmer Associates - M. Lane; M. Bryan State: PA Do Normal Conditions exist on the site? Yes No Community ID: 2 Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID: 1 Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: DP 4 (If needed, explain on reverse side.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Impatiens capensis - Jewelweed H FACW 2. Boehmeria cylindrica - False nettle H FACW+ 3. Lindera benzoin - Spice bush S FACW Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-): 100% HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (describe in remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators: Aerial Photographs Inundated Other Saturated in Upper 300 Millimeters No Recorded Data Available Water Marks Drift Lines Field Observations: Sediment Deposits Depth of Surface Water: -- Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Depth to Free Water in Pit >450 Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 300 Millimeters Water-Stained Leaves Depth to Saturated Soil 300 Local Soil Survey Data FAC Neutral Test Other (explain in Remarks)

8 SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Ho Holly Silt Drainage Class: Poorly (very poorly) Soil Taxonomy (Subgroup): Do Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type Yes No Profile Description: Depth (mm) Soil Horizon Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions Structure, etc Ap 7.5 yr 4/ silt loam, wk grain, Bt 7.5 yr 5/1 2.5 yr 5/8 common, medium distinct friable clear silt loam, mod sbk, friable Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Histic Epipedon Sulfidic Odor Aquic Moisture Regime Reducing Conditions Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Concretions High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Listed on National Hydric Soils List Other (Describe in Remarks) WETLAND DETERMINATION Is Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Is Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Is Hydric Soil Present Yes No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No NE of stream; NE of aqueduct at base of hill (No datapoint on aqueduct) Approved by HQUSACE 3/92

9 FORM 2: DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987) COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project / Site: SR Swatara Bridge Date: Applicant / Owner: PennDOT County: Lebanon Investigators: Vollmer Associates - M. Lane; M. Bryan State: PA Do Normal Conditions exist on the site? Yes No Community ID: 3 Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID: 2 Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: DP5 (If needed, explain on reverse side.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Impatiens capensis - Jewelweed H FACW 2. Fraxinus pennsylvanicum - Green Ash T FACW 3. Vitus labrusca - Fox Grape V FACU 4. Lindera benzoin - Spice bush S FACW 5. Parthenocissus cinquafolia -Virgina Creeper V FACU 6. Rubus sp. - Raspberry H FAC? 7. Polygonum sp. H FAC? Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-): 57% some black locust (FACU) HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (describe in remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators: Aerial Photographs Inundated Other Saturated in Upper 300 Millimeters No Recorded Data Available Water Marks Drift Lines Field Observations: Sediment Deposits Depth of Surface Water: -- Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Depth to Free Water in Pit >600 Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 300 Millimeters Water-Stained Leaves Depth to Saturated Soil >600 Local Soil Survey Data FAC Neutral Test Other (explain in Remarks) within floodplain

10 SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Ho Holly Silt Drainage Class: Poorly (very poorly) Soil Taxonomy (Subgroup): Do Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type Yes No Profile Description: Depth Soil (mm) Horizon Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions Structure, etc A 10 yr 3/ silt loam vwk gran, v friable clear Bw 5 yr 2.5/ silt loam vwk sbk friable abrupt Bt 10 yr 3/ silt loam wk sbk friable Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Histic Epipedon Sulfidic Odor Aquic Moisture Regime Reducing Conditions Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Concretions High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Listed on National Hydric Soils List Other (Describe in Remarks) Low chroma with no mottles WETLAND DETERMINATION Is Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Is Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Is Hydric Soil Present Yes No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No Upstream side of bridge Approved by HQUSACE 3/92

11 FORM 2: DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987) COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project / Site: SR Swatara Bridge Date: Applicant / Owner: PennDOT County: Lebanon Investigators: Vollmer Associates - M. Lane; M. Bryan State: PA Do Normal Conditions exist on the site? Yes No Community ID: 2 Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID: 2 Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: DP6 (If needed, explain on reverse side.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Impatiens capensis - Jewelweed H FACW 2. Boehmeria cylindrica - False Nettle H FACW 3. Lindera benzoin - Spicebush S FACW Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-): 100% In pond outlet channel within 1 meter banks HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (describe in remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators: Aerial Photographs Inundated Other Saturated in Upper 300 Millimeters No Recorded Data Available Water Marks Drift Lines Field Observations: Sediment Deposits Depth of Surface Water: 250 Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Depth to Free Water in Pit 0 Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 300 Millimeters Water-Stained Leaves Depth to Saturated Soil 0 Local Soil Survey Data FAC Neutral Test Other (explain in Remarks) within floodplain

12 SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Ho Holly Silt Drainage Class: Poorly (Very Poorly) Soil Taxonomy (Subgroup): Do Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type Yes No Profile Description: Depth (mm) Soil Horizon Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions Structure, etc A 7.5 yr 3/ silt loam, friable Bt 10 yr 4/1 7.5 yr 5/6 many prominent oxidized root channels vwk gran clear silt loam, v. friable vwk sbk Bc 10yr 4/ v-fine gravelly sandy loam vwk sbk to massive / wk concentrations fe? Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Histic Epipedon Sulfidic Odor Aquic Moisture Regime Reducing Conditions Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Concretions High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Listed on National Hydric Soils List Other (Describe in Remarks) WETLAND DETERMINATION Is Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Is Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Is Hydric Soil Present Yes No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No see vegetation remarks Approved by HQUSACE 3/92

13 FORM 2: DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987) COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project / Site: SR Swatara Bridge Date: Applicant / Owner: PennDOT County: Lebanon Investigators: Vollmer Associates - M. Lane; M. Bryan State: PA Do Normal Conditions exist on the site? Yes No Community ID: 4 Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID: 2 Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: DP7 (If needed, explain on reverse side.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Clematis virginiana - Virgins Bower V FAC 2. Lindera benzoin - Spicebush S FACW 3. Vitas lubrusca - Fox Grape V FACU 4. Physocarpus opulifolius - Nine bark S FACW- 5. Phytolacca americana - Pokeweed H FACU Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-): 60% HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (describe in remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators: Aerial Photographs Inundated Other Saturated in Upper 300 Millimeters No Recorded Data Available Water Marks Drift Lines Field Observations: Sediment Deposits Depth of Surface Water: -- Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Depth to Free Water in Pit >450 Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 300 Millimeters Water-Stained Leaves Depth to Saturated Soil >450 Local Soil Survey Data FAC Neutral Test Other (explain in Remarks) Within floodplain

14 SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Ho Holly Silt Drainage Class: Poorly (very poorly) Soil Taxonomy (Subgroup): Do Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type Yes No Profile Description: Depth Soil (mm) Horizon Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Abundance/Contrast Texture, Concretions Structure, etc A 10 yr 3/ silt loam vwk gran v. fri. clear Bw 5 yr 2.5/ silt loam vwk sbk v. friable Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Histic Epipedon Sulfidic Odor Aquic Moisture Regime Reducing Conditions Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Concretions High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Listed on National Hydric Soils List Other (Describe in Remarks) WETLAND DETERMINATION Is Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Is Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Is Hydric Soil Present Yes No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No Between stream and pond outlet channel. >1 meter above water level in stream Approved by HQUSACE 3/92