Routine Wetland Determination

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1 Project/Site: Applicant/owner: PENNDOT, Eng. District 1-0 Investigator(s): Christopher R. Wolfgong Routine Wetland Determination DATA FORM 1 (Revised) 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? Yes No Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No Explanation of atypical or problem area: Date: 11/15/06 County: State: S/T/R: Venango PA Cornplanter Township Community ID: Transect ID: Plot ID: NE-1 Quadrant VEGETATION (For *strata, indicate T = tree; S = shrub; H = herb; V = vine) Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Tsuga canadensis T 20 FACU Salidago sp H 20 - 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) Rationale for decision/remarks: OBL, FACW, & FAC <50% HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? Yes No Water Marks: Yes No on Sediment Deposits: Yes No Based on: Soil temp (record temp) Other (explain) Time of year Depth of inundation: N/A inches Oxidized Root (live roots) Channels <12 in.: Yes No Drift Lines: Yes No Drainage Patterns: Yes No Local Soil Survey: Yes No Depth to free water in pit: N/A inches FAC Neutral: Yes No Water-stained Leaves: Depth to saturated soil: N/A inches Yes No

2 Check all that apply & explain below: Stream, lake or gage data Aerial photographs Other Other (explain): Rationale for decision/remarks: Hydrology indicators not present. SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase) : Philo silt loam Taxonomy (subgroup) Fluvaquentic Dystrochrepts Drainage Class Moderately well drained Field observations confirm mapped type? Yes No Profile Description Depth Matrix color Mottle colors Mottle abundance Texture, concretions, Drawing of soil profile (inches) Horizon size and contrast structure, etc. (match description) 8 B 5 YR 3/3 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) Rationale for decision/remarks: Soil profile did not meet the criteria for hydric soils. Wetland Determination Is the sampling point within a wetland? Yes No Rationale/Remarks: This area is identified as an upland. NOTES: Revised 4/97

3 Project/Site: Applicant/owner: PENNDOT, Eng. District 1-0 Investigator(s): Christopher R. Wolfgong Routine Wetland Determination DATA FORM 1 (Revised) 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? Yes No Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No Explanation of atypical or problem area: Date: 11/15/06 County: State: S/T/R: Venango PA Cornplanter Township Community ID: Transect ID: Plot ID: NE-2 Quadrant VEGETATION (For *strata, indicate T = tree; S = shrub; H = herb; V = vine) Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Alnus incana T 30 FACW+ Symplocarpus foetidus H 25 OBL HYDROPHYTIC VEGETATION INDICATORS: % of dominants OBL, FACW, & FAC: 100 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) Rationale for decision/remarks: OBL, FACW, & FAC >50% HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? Yes No Water Marks: Yes No on Based on: Soil temp (record temp) Other (explain) Time of year Depth of inundation: to 1" inches Oxidized Root (live roots) Channels <12 in.: Yes No Sediment Deposits: Yes No Drift Lines: Yes No Drainage Patterns: Yes No Local Soil Survey: Yes No Depth to free water in pit: N/A inches FAC Neutral: Yes No Water-stained Leaves: Depth to saturated soil: inches to surface Yes No

4 Check all that apply & explain below: Stream, lake or gage data Aerial photographs Other Other (explain): Rationale for decision/remarks: Hydrology indicators present. SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase) : Philo silt loam Taxonomy (subgroup) Fluvaquentic Dystrochrepts Drainage Class Moderately well drained Field observations confirm mapped type? Yes No Profile Description Depth Matrix color Mottle colors Mottle abundance (inches) Horizon size and contrast 8 B 10 YR 4/2 10 YR 5/5 Many large Texture, concretions, structure, etc. Drawing of soil profile (match description) 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) Rationale for decision/remarks: Soil profile meets the criteria for hydric soils. Wetland Determination Is the sampling point within a wetland? Yes No Rationale/Remarks: This area is identified as a wetland. NOTES: A wetland area was flagged with 21 flags. See attached sketch Revised 4/97

5 Project/Site: Applicant/owner: PENNDOT, Eng. District 1-0 Investigator(s): Christopher R. Wolfgong Routine Wetland Determination DATA FORM 1 (Revised) 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? Yes No Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No Explanation of atypical or problem area: Date: 11/15/06 County: State: S/T/R: Venango PA Cornplanter Township Community ID: Transect ID: Plot ID: NW-1 Quadrant VEGETATION (For *strata, indicate T = tree; S = shrub; H = herb; V = vine) Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Prunus serotina T 20 FACU Pinus strobus T 25 FACU Salidago sp. H 70 - Tsuga canadensis T 15 FACU 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) Rationale for decision/remarks: OBL, FACW, & FAC =0% HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? Yes No Water Marks: Yes No on Sediment Deposits: Yes No Based on: Soil temp (record temp) Other (explain) Time of year Depth of inundation: N/A inches Oxidized Root (live roots) Channels <12 in.: Yes No Drift Lines: Yes No Drainage Patterns: Yes No Local Soil Survey: Yes No Depth to free water in pit: N/A inches FAC Neutral: Yes No Water-stained Leaves: Depth to saturated soil: N/A inches Yes No

6 Check all that apply & explain below: Stream, lake or gage data Aerial photographs Other Other (explain): Rationale for decision/remarks: Hydrology indicators not present. SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase) : Philo silt loam Taxonomy (subgroup) Fluvaquentic Dystrochrepts Drainage Class Moderately well drained Field observations confirm mapped type? Yes No Profile Description Depth Matrix color Mottle colors Mottle abundance Texture, concretions, Drawing of soil profile (inches) Horizon size and contrast structure, etc. (match description) 8 B 2.5 YR 3/3 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) Rationale for decision/remarks: Soil profile did not meet the criteria for hydric soils. Wetland Determination Is the sampling point within a wetland? Yes No Rationale/Remarks: This area is identified as an upland. NOTES: No wetlands were identified or flagged. Revised 4/97

7 Project/Site: Applicant/owner: PENNDOT, Eng. District 1-0 Investigator(s): Christopher R. Wolfgong Routine Wetland Determination DATA FORM 1 (Revised) 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? Yes No Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No Explanation of atypical or problem area: Date: 11/15/06 County: State: S/T/R: Venango PA Cornplanter Township Community ID: Transect ID: Plot ID: NW-2 Quadrant VEGETATION (For *strata, indicate T = tree; S = shrub; H = herb; V = vine) Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Pinus strobus T 20 FACU Onoclea sensibilis H 20 FACW HYDROPHYTIC VEGETATION INDICATORS: % of dominants OBL, FACW, & FAC: 50 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) Rationale for decision/remarks: OBL, FACW, & FAC =50% HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? Yes No Water Marks: Yes No on Sediment Deposits: Yes No Based on: Soil temp (record temp) Other (explain) Time of year Depth of inundation: N/A inches Oxidized Root (live roots) Channels <12 in.: Yes No Drift Lines: Yes No Drainage Patterns: Yes No Local Soil Survey: Yes No Depth to free water in pit: N/A inches FAC Neutral: Yes No Water-stained Leaves: Depth to saturated soil: 2 inches Yes No

8 Check all that apply & explain below: Stream, lake or gage data Aerial photographs Other Other (explain): Rationale for decision/remarks: Hydrology indicators present. SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase) : Philo silt loam Taxonomy (subgroup) Fluvaquentic Dystrochrepts Drainage Class Moderately well drained Field observations confirm mapped type? Yes No Profile Description Depth Matrix color Mottle colors Mottle abundance Texture, concretions, Drawing of soil profile (inches) Horizon size and contrast structure, etc. (match description) 8 B 5 YR 2.5/1 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) Rationale for decision/remarks: Soil profile meets the criteria for hydric soils. Wetland Determination Is the sampling point within a wetland? Yes No Rationale/Remarks: This area is identified as a wetland. NOTES: A wetland area was flagged using 9 flags. See attached sketch. Revised 4/97

9 Project/Site: Applicant/owner: PENNDOT, Eng. District 1-0 Investigator(s): Christopher R. Wolfgong Routine Wetland Determination DATA FORM 1 (Revised) 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? Yes No Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No Explanation of atypical or problem area: Date: 11/15/06 County: State: S/T/R: Venango PA Cornplanter Township Community ID: Transect ID: Plot ID: SE-Quadrant VEGETATION (For *strata, indicate T = tree; S = shrub; H = herb; V = vine) Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Maintained lawn H 20 - Salidago sp H 20 - 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) Rationale for decision/remarks: OBL, FACW, & FAC <50% HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? Yes No Water Marks: Yes No on Sediment Deposits: Yes No Based on: Soil temp (record temp) Other (explain) Time of year Depth of inundation: N/A inches Oxidized Root (live roots) Channels <12 in.: Yes No Drift Lines: Yes No Drainage Patterns: Yes No Local Soil Survey: Yes No Depth to free water in pit: N/A inches FAC Neutral: Yes No Water-stained Leaves: Depth to saturated soil: N/A inches Yes No

10 Check all that apply & explain below: Stream, lake or gage data Aerial photographs Other Other (explain): Rationale for decision/remarks: Hydrology indicators not present. SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase) : Philo silt loam Taxonomy (subgroup) Fluvaquentic Dystrochrepts Drainage Class Moderately well drained Field observations confirm mapped type? Yes No Profile Description Depth Matrix color Mottle colors Mottle abundance Texture, concretions, Drawing of soil profile (inches) Horizon size and contrast structure, etc. (match description) Sandy 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) Rationale for decision/remarks: Soil profile did not meet the criteria for hydric soils. Wetland Determination Is the sampling point within a wetland? Yes No Rationale/Remarks: This area is identified as an upland. NOTES: Unable to obtain a soil sample. Area was very rocky and contained fill material (concrete slabs, etc.) Revised 4/97

11 Project/Site: Applicant/owner: PENNDOT, Eng. District 1-0 Investigator(s): Christopher R. Wolfgong Routine Wetland Determination DATA FORM 1 (Revised) 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? Yes No Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No Explanation of atypical or problem area: Date: 11/15/06 County: State: S/T/R: Venango PA Cornplanter Township Community ID: Transect ID: Plot ID: SW-Quadrant VEGETATION (For *strata, indicate T = tree; S = shrub; H = herb; V = vine) Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Arctium minus H 20 NI Rosa multiflora H 20 FACU Vernonia noveboracensis H 10 FACW+ Maintained lawn H 45 - HYDROPHYTIC VEGETATION INDICATORS: % of dominants OBL, FACW, & FAC: 25 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) Rationale for decision/remarks: OBL, FACW, & FAC <50% HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? Yes No Water Marks: Yes No on Sediment Deposits: Yes No Based on: Soil temp (record temp) Other (explain) Time of year Depth of inundation: N/A inches Oxidized Root (live roots) Channels <12 in.: Yes No Drift Lines: Yes No Drainage Patterns: Yes No Local Soil Survey: Yes No Depth to free water in pit: N/A inches FAC Neutral: Yes No Water-stained Leaves: Depth to saturated soil: N/A inches Yes No

12 Check all that apply & explain below: Stream, lake or gage data Aerial photographs Other Other (explain): Rationale for decision/remarks: Hydrology indicators not present. SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase) : Philo silt loam Taxonomy (subgroup) Fluvaquentic Dystrochrepts Drainage Class Moderately well drained Field observations confirm mapped type? Yes No Profile Description Depth Matrix color Mottle colors Mottle abundance Texture, concretions, (inches) Horizon size and contrast structure, etc. 8 B 5 YR 6/4 Sandy Drawing of soil profile (match description) 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) Rationale for decision/remarks: Soil profile did not meet the criteria for hydric soils. Wetland Determination Is the sampling point within a wetland? Yes No Rationale/Remarks: This area is identified as an upland. NOTES: Revised 4/97

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