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ND 37 JCT ND 23 to JCT ND 1804 Minor Rehabilitation-Asphalt Overlay

Project No. PCN SS-4-037(023)000 22160

ND 37 JCT ND 23 to JCT ND 1804

Mountrail & McLean Counties

Prepared by

NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA

http://www.dot.nd.gov/

DIRECTOR Interim: Ron J. Henke, P.E.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Chad M. Orn, P.E.

Principal Author: XXXXXXXXXX Environmental Reviewers: ETS Division

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1 II. Methods ............................................................................................................................ 1 III. Results ............................................................................................................................. 2 IV. References..................................................................................................................... 65 V. Delineator’s Credentials .................................................................................................. 66

Tables Table 1 - Wetlands .............................................................................................................. 68 Table 2 - Other Waters Information ...................................................................................... 70

Exhibits Exhibit 1 - Project Location Map Exhibits 2-1 to 2-54 – Aquatic Resource Delineation Map Exhibits 3-1 to 3-11 - USGS Topo Map

Appendices Appendix A - Additional Information for Jurisdictional Requests Appendix B - Site Photos Appendix C - Wetland Determination Data Forms Appendix D - Other Waters Information Appendix E - WETS Analysis

ND 37 Minor Rehabilitation Project No. SS-4-037(023)000 November 2018

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Aquatic Resources Delineation Report

I. INTRODUCTION

The North Dakota Department of Transportation ( NDDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is proposing a roadway improvement on North Dakota State Highway 37 (ND 37) from Junction ND 23 to Raub for minor rehabilitation. The project consists of an asphalt overlay for the length of the project corridor and sliver grading from Reference Point (RP) 2.000 to RP 19.890. Safety items that do not meet NCHRP 350 standards or better will be addressed as part of this project. XXXXXXXX conducted a field aquatic resource delineation and a tree survey for the proposed project on August 6th through the 8th of 2018. A subsequent field visit was conducted on August 28th, 2018. Supplementary Project Area information can be found in Appendices A-E.

II. METHODS

The aquatic resource delineation was conducted in accordance with the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Great Plains Region (Version 2.0). Wetland boundaries within the Project Area were determined by completing United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wetland Determination Data Forms for paired sample points and observing vegetation and hydrology in the area. A Level 2 wetland delineation was completed in accordance with the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual.

The Project Area generally extended XX feet on either side of the centerline of ND 68, for a total survey area of approximately XX-acres. The exceptions are: the intersection of ND 37 and 68th Ave in Raub, ND, where there is an additional 75 feet from the typical edge of the corridor to the north and south; and to the east of the intersection there is approximately 150 feet of Project Area. See Page 50 of the aquatic resources map for more details. Boundaries for the remainder of the aquatic resource delineation are depicted on the exhibits provided with this report.

XXXXXXXX reviewed the available background wetland information of this site as a part of the aquatic resource delineation activities. Wetland Maps were developed using aerial photography from 2018 in combination with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) layer, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Topography Map, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey. Pictures taken on-site are provided in Appendix B, Site Photos. Specific data for each sample point can be found on data sheets included in Appendix C and D, Wetland Determination Data Forms and Other Waters Information.

The tree survey was conducted by surveying the entire Project Area in accordance with NDDOT Design Manual. All deciduous trees larger than three inches diameter at breast height (dbh), evergreen trees over five feet in height, and shrubs (trees less than three inches dbh, or under five feet in height) were counted.


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III. RESULTS

XX wetlands and XX Other Waters were identified within the Project Area. Approximately XXXX acres of wetlands were delineated. Please refer to Table 1 and Table 2, Wetlands and Other Waters Information. Some wetlands extended beyond the limits of the Project Area; subsequently, wetlands were only delineated to the boundary of the Project Area. Please see Exhibit 2, Aquatic Resource Delineation Maps.

USGS Topographic Map:

The USGS Topographic Map was examined for indications of potential wetland conditions within the Project Area. The topographic map shows that most of the features that cross the Project Area are drainage features. Please refer to Exhibit 3, USGS Topo Maps.

NWI:

NWI maps are utilized as an off-site tool in identifying areas of potential wetlands. Wetlands 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 12a, 12b, 13, 15, 20, 21, 22, 26a, 26b, 28, 29a, 29b, 30, 31, 33, 34b, 37, 38a, 39, 40, and 41 fell within areas identified as streams or wetlands on the NWI map.

Hydric Rating by Map Unit, McKenzie County Soil Survey:

The NRCS Web Soil Survey (WSS) (http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/) identified areas of mapped hydric soils within the Project Area. A substantial portion or all of Wetlands 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 12a, 12b, 38a, and 41 have predominantly hydric (66 to 99%) soils. Wetlands 27, 28, 39, and 40 are in partially hydric (33 to 65%) soils. A substantial portion or all of Wetlands 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18a, 18b, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26a, 26b, 29a, 29b, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34a, 34b, 34c, 35, 36, and 37 are included in map units that contain predominantly non-hydric soils (1 to 32%). Wetlands 5, 6, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 8c, 9a, 9b, and 10 are in non-hydric (0%) soils.

Wetlands: The wetlands described below are located entirely within the Project Area, unless otherwise stated.

Wetland 1 (W1)

Existing Field Conditions The wetland is entirely located within the roadside ditch right-of-way of ND 37, owned by the NDDOT (see Exhibit 2-1). The wetland is not a mapped NWI. The ditch serves to convey stormwater runoff from ND 37, snow storage and maintain previous drainage patterns. The preliminary assessment is that the wetland is non-jurisdictional, due to it being artificially created. See SP-1 and SP-2 datasheets for more information.

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Vegetation The wetland was determined to be a seasonally flooded, PEMA type wetland. Plant species identified at the wetland sample point consisted of two species: the dominant (95%) reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea) rated as FACW and the non-dominant (5%) smooth brome (Bromus inermis) rated as UPL. The dominant species within the wetland sample point met the hydrophytic vegetation criterion. Plant species identified at the upland sample point consisted of three species: the dominant (90%) smooth brome rated as UPL and the non-dominants (5% each) Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) and quack grass (Elymus repens) both rated as FACU. The dominant species within the upland sample point do not meet the hydrophytic vegetation criterion.

Hydrology The wetland appears to have a seasonally inundated/saturated hydroperiod. Secondary indicators of wetland hydrology included Geomorphic Position (D2) and the FAC-Neutral Test (D5). Therefore, the wetland hydrology criterion was met. The wetland receives surface water runoff from ND 37 impervious surfaces, ditch drainage gradients, and adjacent agricultural uplands. The wetland does not appear to have any subsurface sources. The wetland is isolated without any surface water connections to a Traditional Navigable Waterway (TNW) or interstate water.

Soils Soils within the wetland are mapped by the NRCS as Zahl-Williams loams, 9-15 percent slopes. This soil series is well drained and predominantly non-hydric, but the construction of ND 37 roadside ditches and resulting gradients provides the necessary hydrologic conditions to form hydric soils. NRCS field indicators of hydric soils observed at the sample point consisted of F6-Redox Dark Surface. Therefore, the hydric soil criterion was met.

Wetland Boundary The wetland boundary was determined based on distinct differences in vegetation, hydrology, soils and topography consisting of the following: 1) Transition from a seasonally flooded wetland community dominated by reed canary grass to an upland community dominated by smooth brome; 2) Transition from secondary wetland hydrology indicators within the wetland to lack of wetland hydrology indicators within the adjacent upland; and 3) Transition from poorly drained hydric soils to non-hydric soils. The transition from wetland to upland characteristics generally correlated with a well- defined topographic break.

Interstate or Foreign Commerce The wetland does not support any type of interstate or foreign commerce for the purposes of recreation relating to sporting or leisure activities associated with interstate or foreign travelers, or industries engaged in interstate or foreign commerce relating to the production or sale of products and services.


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Wetland 2 (W2)

Existing Field Conditions The wetland is entirely located within the roadside ditch right-of-way of ND 37, owned by the NDDOT (see Exhibit 2-3). The wetland is not a mapped NWI. This wetland is connected to an NWI feature on the opposite side of ND 37, classified as an R4SBC via a culvert and is the result of culvert scour; therefore, the preliminary assessment is that the wetland is jurisdictional. See SP-3 and SP-4 datasheets for more information. Vegetation The wetland was determined to be seasonally flooded, PEMA type wetland. Plant species identified at the wetland sample point consisted of one species: the dominant (100%) foxtail barley (Hordeum jubatum) rated as FACW. The dominant species within the wetland sample point met the hydrophytic vegetation criterion. Plant species identified at the upland sample point consisted of three species: the dominant (70%) Kentucky bluegrass rated as FACU and the non-dominants (20%, 10%, and 10% respectively) western wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii) rated as FACU, smooth brome rated as UPL, and Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) rated as FACU. The dominant species within the upland sample point do not meet the hydrophytic vegetation criterion.

Hydrology The wetland appears to have a seasonally inundated/saturated hydroperiod. Secondary indicators of wetland hydrology included Geomorphic Position (D2) and the FAC-Neutral Test (D5). Therefore, the wetland hydrology criterion was met. The wetland receives surface water runoff from ND 37 impervious surfaces, ditch drainage gradients, and adjacent agricultural uplands. The wetland does not appear to have any subsurface sources. The wetland is not isolated; it is connected to an NWI feature on the opposite side of ND 37, classified as an R4SBC via a culvert. The NWI feature may be considered a surface water connection to a TNW or interstate water.

Soils Soils within the wetland are mapped by the NRCS as Williams-Zahl-Zahill complex 6-9% slopes. This soil series is well drained and predominantly non-hydric, but the construction of ND 37 roadside ditches and resulting gradients provides the necessary hydrologic conditions to form hydric soils. NRCS field indicators of hydric soils observed at the sample point consisted of F3-Depleted Matrix. Therefore, the hydric soil criterion was met.

Wetland Boundary The wetland boundary was determined based on distinct differences in vegetation, hydrology, soils and topography consisting of the following: 1) Transition from a seasonally flooded wetland community dominated by foxtail barley to an upland community dominated by Kentucky bluegrass; 2) Transition from secondary wetland hydrology indicators within the wetland to lack of wetland hydrology indicators within the adjacent upland; and 3) Transition from poorly drained hydric soils to non-hydric soils. The transition from wetland to upland characteristics generally correlated with a well- defined topographic break.


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Wetland 3 (W3)

Existing Field Conditions The wetland is located within the roadside ditch right-of-way of ND 37, owned by the NDDOT; and continues out of the Project Area to the east along 38th St. NW (see Exhibit 2-3). The wetland is not a mapped NWI. The ditch serves to convey stormwater runoff from ND 37, snow storage and maintain previous drainage patterns. The preliminary assessment is that the wetland is non-jurisdictional, due to it being artificially created. See SP-7 and SP-8 datasheets for more information.

Vegetation The wetland was determined to be a seasonally flooded, PEMA type wetland. Plant species identified at the wetland sample point consisted of two species: the dominant (95%) nuttall’s alkaligrass (Puccinellia nuttalliana) rated as OBL and the non-dominant (5%) foxtail barley rated as FACW. The dominant species within the wetland sample point met the hydrophytic vegetation criterion. Plant species identified at the upland sample point consisted of three species: the dominants Kentucky bluegrass (60%) and smooth brome (20%) rated as FACU and UPL. The non-dominant species consisted of (3%) curly cup gumweed (Grindelia squarrosa) which is rated as UPL. The dominant species within the upland sample point do not met the hydrophytic vegetation criterion.

Hydrology The wetland appears to have a seasonally inundated/saturated hydroperiod. Secondary indicators of wetland hydrology included Geomorphic Position (D2) and the FAC-Neutral Test (D5). Therefore, the wetland hydrology criterion was met. The wetland receives surface water runoff from ND 37 impervious surfaces, ditch drainage gradients, and adjacent agricultural uplands. The wetland does not appear to have any subsurface sources. The wetland is isolated without any surface water connections to a TNW or interstate water.

Soils Soils within the wetland are mapped by the NRCS as Williams-Bowbells loams, 0-3% slopes. This soil series is well drained and predominantly non-hydric, but the construction of ND 37 roadside ditches and resulting gradients provides the necessary hydrologic conditions to form hydric soils. NRCS field indicators of hydric soils observed at the sample point consisted of F3-Depleted Matrix. Therefore, the hydric soil criterion was met.


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Wetland Boundary The wetland boundary was determined based on distinct differences in vegetation, hydrology, soils and topography consisting of the following: 1) Transition from a seasonally flooded wetland community dominated by Nuttall’s alkaligrass to an upland community dominated by Kentucky bluegrass; 2) Transition from secondary wetland hydrology indicators within the wetland to lack of wetland hydrology indicators within the adjacent upland; and 3) Transition from poorly drained hydric soils to non-hydric soils. The transition from wetland to upland characteristics generally correlated with a well- defined topographic break.


Wetland 4 (W4)

Existing Field Conditions The wetland is entirely located within the roadside ditch right-of-way of ND 37, owned by the NDDOT (see Exhibit 2-3). The wetland is not a mapped NWI. The ditch serves to convey stormwater runoff from ND 37, snow storage and maintain previous drainage patterns. The preliminary assessment is that the wetland is non-jurisdictional, due to it being artificially created. See SP-9 and SP-10 datasheets for more information.

Vegetation The wetland was determined to be a seasonally flooded, PEMA type wetland. Plant species identified at the wetland sample point consisted of four species: the dominants (40% and 20% respectively) foxtail barley rated as FACW and Nuttall’s alkaligrass rated as OBL; and the non-dominant (10% each) prostrate pigweed (Amaranthus albus) and common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) both rated as FACU. The dominant species within the wetland sample point met the hydrophytic vegetation criterion. Plant species identified at the upland sample point consisted of two species, both dominant (80% and 20% respectively) smooth brome rated as UPL and sow thistle (Sonchus arvensis) rated as FAC. The dominant species within the upland sample point do not meet the hydrophytic vegetation criterion.

Hydrology The wetland appears to have a seasonally inundated/saturated hydroperiod. Secondary indicators of wetland hydrology included Geomorphic Position (D2) and the FAC-Neutral Test (D5). Therefore, the wetland hydrology criterion was met. The wetland receives surface water runoff from ND 37 impervious surfaces, ditch drainage gradients, and adjacent commercial impervious surfaces. The wetland does not appear to have any subsurface sources. The wetland is isolated without any surface water connections to a TNW or interstate water.

Soils Soils within the wetland are mapped by the NRCS as Williams-Bowbells loams, 0-3% slopes. This soil series is well drained and predominantly non-hydric, but the


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construction of ND 37 roadside ditches and resulting gradients provides the necessary hydrologic conditions to form hydric soils. NRCS field indicators of hydric soils observedat the sample point consisted of F3-Depleted Matrix. Therefore, the hydric soil criterion was met.

Wetland Boundary The wetland boundary was determined based on distinct differences in vegetation, hydrology, soils and topography consisting of the following: 1) Transition from a seasonally flooded wetland community dominated by foxtail barley and Nuttall’s alkaligrass to an upland community dominated by smooth brome and sow thistle; 2) Transition from secondary wetland hydrology indicators within the wetland to lack of wetland hydrology indicators within the adjacent upland; and 3) Transition from poorly drained hydric soils to non-hydric soils. The transition from wetland to upland characteristics generally correlated with a well-defined topographic break.

Non - Wetland Sample Points

Sample Point 84: This sample point was taken near a mapped NWI feature within the Project Area, at the lowest geomorphic location likely to have the presence of wetland indicators and provides documentation of lack of wetland indicators. The sample point is mapped within partially hydric soils. Although the site met the indicator for hydrophytic vegetation, documentation confirms that the site did not have hydric soils or hydrology.

Sample Points 86 and 88: These sample points were taken within a mapped NWI feature and provide documentation of lack of wetland indicators. The sample points are mapped within partially hydric soils. The landform is an upland drainage crossing the Project Area and passing under ND 37 via a culvert. Documentation confirms that the sites did not have hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, or hydrology.

Sample Point 90: This sample point was taken within a mapped NWI feature and provides documentation of lack of wetland indicators. The sample point is mapped within predominantly non-hydric soils. Documentation confirms that the site did not have hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, or hydrology.


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Tree Survey:

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Section II-4 Section 8.2 of the NDDOT Design Manual 8.1 Impacts to woody vegetation Impacts to woody vegetation will be determined to ensure that projects in urban areas, along riparian corridors, woody draws, and similar land form features are reviewed for potential impacts. Woody vegetation can include trees and/or shrubs. 8.2 Criteria Impacts to the following will be considered for reclamation or mitigation and must be included in the delineation report: Urban trees – Impacted trees within city limits ‐ If a wetland delineation is not needed, tree impacts should be included in other project reports/plans Native, naturally occurring woody vegetation in riparian areas, draws, and forests.


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IV. REFERENCES

Cowardin, L. M., V. Carter, F. C. Golet, E. T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of wetlands and deepwater habitats of the United States. U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. Available online: http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/_documents/gNS DI/ClassificationWetlandsDeepwaterHabitatsUS.pdf

Lichvar, R.W., D.L. Banks, W.N. Kirchner, and N.C. Melvin. 2016. The National Plant List: 2016 wetland ratings.Available on line at: http://wetland_plants.usace.army.mil/

Natural Resources Conservation Service. United States Department of Agriculture. 2012. National Hydric Soils List by State [Electronic Database]. Available online at: http://soils.usda.gov/use/hydric/

Natural Resources Conservation Service. United States Department of Agriculture. Plants Database. http://plants.usda.gov/ Accessed August 6, 2018

North Dakota Department of Transportation. Project Development Manual, Chapter II – Section IV: Wetlands, Vegetation, and Environmental Permitting-Section 9 Woody Vegetation Mitigation. Available on line at: http://www.dot.nd.gov/manuals/design/designmanual/chapter2/DM-2-04_tag.pdf Accessed August 28, 2018

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States Department of

Agriculture. Web Soil Survey. Available online at: http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/WebSoilSurvey.aspx Accessed August 1, 2018

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 1987. US Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation

Manual. Available on line at: http://www.wetlands.com/regs/tlpge02e.htm

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, March 2010. Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Great Plains Region (Version 2.0). Available online at: http://www.usace.army.mil/missions/civilworks/regulatoryprogramandpermits/reg_su pp.aspx

United States Fish and Wildlife Service. National Wetlands Inventory. Available online at: http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data/Mapper.html Accessed August 1, 2018

United States Geological Survey. USGS Topographic Map. Available on line at: http://viewer.nationalmap.gov/viewer/ Accessed August 28, 2018.

Weather- North Dakota Average Snowfall and Rainfall https://www.currentresults.com/Weather/North -Dakota/annual-snowfall.php#c Accessed August 29, 2018

http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/_documents/gNS

http://soils.usda.gov/use/hydric/

http://plants.usda.gov/

http://www.dot.nd.gov/manuals/design/designmanual/chapter2/DM-2-04_tag.pdf

http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/WebSoilSurvey.aspx

http://www.wetlands.com/regs/tlpge02e.htm

http://www.usace.army.mil/missions/civilworks/regulatoryprogramandpermits/reg_su

http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data/Mapper.html

http://viewer.nationalmap.gov/viewer/

http://www.currentresults.com/Weather/North-Dakota/annual-snowfall.php#c


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V. DELINEATOR’S CREDENTIALS

Wetlands Delineated by:

Joe Wetland, Environmental Scientist

Education:

Training:

Professional Membership:

Certifications:

And

Jill Wetland, Environmental Scientist

Education:

Training:

Professional Membership:

Certifications:


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Report Prepared By:

AND

Reviewed By:

Table 1. Wetlands The aquatic resource delineation for PCN 22160 was conducted on August 6th through the 8th, 2018 by XXXXXXX and XXXXXX of XXXXXXXXXX. The aquatic resource delineations were conducted in accordance with the 1987 Corps of Engineer Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Great Plains Region. Observations at each sample location were recorded on the Wetland Delineation Data Form – Great Plains Region 2.0. A GPS recorded wetland boundaries and paired sample locations. The project is located within the Lake Sakakawea Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 8 - 10110101.

Wetland Number

Test Hole

(in wetland)

Location

STR

LONG West

(Dec. Deg.)

LAT

North (Dec. Deg.)

Field

Cowardin Classification

Wetland

Type

Wetland

Size (acres)

Wetland Feature

*RPF

Ditch

Constructed in Uplands

Ditch Drains Only

Upland

Wetland 1 1 19, 152N, 89W -102.1284723400 47.97380100520 PEMA Ditch 0.01 Created No Yes Yes

Wetland 2 3 19, 152N, 89W -102.12853153400 47.96536973340 PEMA Basin/Ditch 0.03 Natural No No No





Wetland 7a 15 25, 152N, 90W -102.12901407900 47.95203190130 PEMC Channel/Ditch 0.004 Created No Yes Yes

Wetland 7b 17 25, 152N, 90W -102.12866154900 47.95205073880 PEMC Channel/Ditch 0.03 Created No Yes Yes

Wetland 8a 19 30, 152N, 89W -102.12858904400 47.95154174070 PEMC Ditch 0.06 Created No Yes Yes

Wetland 8b 21 30, 152N, 89W -102.12859012100 47.95138072950 PEMC Ditch 0.14 Created No Yes Yes

Wetland 8c 23 25, 152N, 90W -102.12896406800 47.95118755470 PEMC Basin/Ditch 0.08 Natural No No No

Wetland 9a 25 25, 152N, 90W -102.12866518600 47.95038212150 PEMB Ditch 0.07 Created No Yes Yes

Wetland 9b 27 30, 152N, 89W -102.12864170200 47.95009860580 PEMA Ditch 0.24 Created No Yes Yes

Wetland 10 29 25,152N, 90W -102.12897689700 47.94975130550 PEM1C Basin 0.07 Natural No N/A N/A

Wetland 11a 31 31, 152N, 90W -102.12869151900 47.94645325430 PEM1C Channel 0.12 Natural Yes N/A N/A

Wetland 11b 33 31, 152N, 89W -102.12858461900 47.94603481810 PEM1C Channel 0.14 Natural Yes N/A N/A

Wetland 11c 35 36, 152N, 90W -102.12914390000 47.94631882140 PEM1A Channel 0.22 Natural Yes N/A N/A

Wetland 11d 37 36, 152N, 90W -102.12908741400 47.94645751780 PEM1A Channel 0.06 Natural Yes N/A N/A

Wetland 12a 39 36, 152N, 90W -102.12904247400 47.94185071330 PEMA Basin/Channel 0.61 Natural No N/A N/A

Wetland 12b 41 36, 152N, 90W -102.12867517500 47.94155859670 PEMC Basin/Channel 0.49 Natural No N/A N/A

Wetland 13 43 1, 151N, 90W -102.12915565100 47.92974056970 PEM1A Basin/Ditch 0.19 Natural No N/A N/A

Wetland 14 45 12, 151N, 90W -102.12907574200 47.91084124690 PEM1A Ditch 0.03 Created No Yes Yes

Wetland 15 47 12, 151N, 90W -102.12928072400 47.90670400920 PEM1A Basin/Ditch 0.01 Natural No No No

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Wetland 18a 53 18, 151N, 89W -102.12874597600 47.90453474280 PEMB Ditch 0.20 Created No Yes Yes

Wetland 18b 55 13, 151N, 90W -102.12907933300 47.90359602360 PEMB Ditch 0.19 Created No Yes Yes








Wetland 26a 71 19, 151N, 89W -102.12871092600 47.88590602370 PEMA Basin/Channel 0.06 Natural No N/A N/A

Wetland 26b 73 24, 151N, 90W -102.12914947500 47.88601371520 PEMA Basin/Channel 0.10 Natural No N/A N/A



Wetland 29a 103 30, 150N, 89W -102.12877025700 47.77768802050 PEMA Channel 0.04 Natural No N/A N/A

Wetland 29b 105 25, 150N, 90W -102.12917804100 47.77776427280 PEMA Channel 0.03 Natural Yes N/A N/A




Wetland 33 127 4, 149N, 89W -102.074065514 47.7464399180 PEMA Channel/Ditch 0.02 Natural Yes No No

Wetland 34a 131 4, 149N, 89W -102.071165767 47.7464878490 PEMA Ditch 0.21 Created No Yes Yes

Wetland 34b 133 4, 149N, 89W -102.070659794 47.7464899800 PEMA Basin/Ditch 0.16 Natural No No No

Wetland 34c 135 4, 149N, 89W -102.069665571 47.7464597220 PEMA Ditch 0.40 Created No Yes Yes




Wetland 38a 145 3, 149N, 89W -102.045975495 47.7466134750 PEMA Channel 0.01 Natural Yes N/A N/A



Wetland 41 179 2, 149N, 89W -102.043132000 47.7464710000 PEMA Basin/Ditch 0.03 Natural No No No

Total - - - - - - 6.39 - - - - *RPF – Relatively Permanent Flow. May require field verification.


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Table 2. Other Waters Information

**OTHER WATERS

Number

Location

LONG West (Dec.

Deg.)

LAT North

(Dec. Deg.)

Local Waterway

Name

Tributary To:

Field Cowardin

Classification

OW Size

(acres)

OW Length

(feet)

Feature

OW-11E 31, 152N, 90W 47.946372 -102.12888 East Fork

Shell Creek Lake

Sakakawea R4SBC 0.17 180 Stream

OW-38B 3, 149N, 89W 47.746346 -102.046145 Deepwater Creek

Lake Sakakawea R4SBC 0.24 248 Stream

TOTAL 0.41 428

**Other Waters (OW) can include traditional navigable waters (named rivers, streams, and lakes); non-navigable tributaries of traditional navigable waters that are relatively permanent where the tributaries typically flow year-round or have continuous flow at least seasonally (e.g., typically three months); and deepwater habitat (greater than 2 meters) not dominated by persistent, emergent vegetation.

Exhibits

McLean/Mountrail Counties, ND

£¤85 £¤281

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¤£83 ¤£52 Grand Forks

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NORTH DAKOTA £¤281

94 Dickinson Jamestown

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Bismarck §̈¦ 94 Fargo

£¤83 ¤£281 ¦̈§29

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12 7 8 16 15 14 17 16 17

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17 16 15 14 13 18 15 14 13 18 16 15 14 13

18 17

21 22

29 28

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24 19 20 21 22 23

T152N R90W

24 19 20

21 22 23

T152N R89W

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T152N R88W

22 23 24

19 20

T152N 27 26 25 30 29 28 27 26 25 30 29 28 27 26 25 30 29 28 27

26 25

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30 29

33 34 35 36 31 32

33 34 35

36 31

32 33 34

35 36 31 32 33

34 35

36 31 32

4 3 2

1 6 5 Parshall

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Appendix A- Additional Information for Jurisdictional Requests

Appendix A - Additional Information for Jurisdictional Requests

A. Project Location and Background Information

1. PCN / Project Number: 22160/4-037(023)000

a. City: Parshall b. County: Mountrail/McLean c. State: North Dakota

2. Short project description: North Dakota Highway 37 from Junction ND 23 to Raub, minor rehabilitation, including asphalt overlay for length of project corridor and sliver grading from RP 2.000 to RP 19.890.

3. Name of nearest waterbody: Lake Sakakawea 4. Name of nearest Traditional Navigable Water (TNW): Lake Sakakawea (Missouri River)

Name of watershed or Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC): Lake Sakakawea (HUC 8 – 10110101).

5. Number of wetlands being considered in this cumulative analysis: 54 6. Approximate acreage being considered in this cumulative analysis (Total Basin Size):

6.39 acres B. Review Performed for Site Evaluation (Check all that apply)

1. Office Determination Date: N/A 2. Field Determination Date: August 6-8, and 28, 2018

C. General Information

1. General area conditions:

a. HUC watershed size (specify acres or square miles): 6,788.6 square miles b. Average annual precipitation (inches): Minot, 17.2”

i. Source: NOAA c. Average annual snowfall (inches): Minot. 45.7”

i. Source: NOAA

2. Biological characteristics (Field Determination only; list applicable wetland numbers): a. The wetland supports (use space below each to elaborate for applicable

wetlands): i. Riparian buffer characteristics (type, average width): N/A ii. Habitat for:

Federally Listed species. Explain findings: Fish/spawn areas. Explain findings: Other environmentally-sensitive species. Explain findings: Aquatic/wildlife diversity. Explain findings:

D. Data Sources (Check all that apply)

X_ Maps, plans, plots, or plat submitted by or on behalf of the applicant/consultant X_ Data Sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the applicant/consultant U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas

X _ USGS NHD data: 8/15/2018 X_ USGS 8 and 12-digit HUC maps: X _ U.S. Geological Survey map(s)

Cite scale & quad name: 1 inch=1000-feet & Parshall, Parshall SW, Raub NW, and Raub _ USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey

Citation: _ National Wetlands Inventory map(s)

Cite name/date: _ State/Local wetland inventory map(s)

Cite name/date: 100-year Floodplain Elevation is: (National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929) X_ Aerial Photographs

Cite name/date: ND GIS/2015 Applicable/supporting scientific literature: Other information (please specify):

E. Additional Comments

Appendix B - Site Photos

Wetland Delineation Photos

Project Number 4-037(023)000 PCN 22160

Page 1 of 31

Adjacent Wetland #: 1

Photo #: 1

Observer: Michael Pederson Location: East of ND 37. Page 1 of map book.

Date/Time Taken: 8-6-18/12:09 pm

Direction Photo is Taken: West

Latitude: 47° 58’ 25” North

Longitude: 102° 7’ 42” West


Photo #: 2


Date/Time Taken: 8-6-18/12:32 pm

Direction Photo is Taken: Northwest




Photo #: 3


Date/Time Taken: 8-6-18/12:51pm

Direction Photo is Taken: South



P leas e take photos in lands c ape view.

Appendix C - Wetland Determination Data Forms

Appendix D – Other Waters Information

North Dakota Department of Transportation – Other Waters Information

Stream/Waterbody Name (if known): East Fork Shell Creek

Waterbody ID #: OW-11e

Associated Wetland #: 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d

Date: 8-6-18 Project Name & No.: PCN 22160 Reference pt.:

Investigators: Mike Pederson/Larry Edland State/County: ND/Mountrail

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

Quad Name:

Waterbody Type Lake Pond Borrow Pit River Stream Other:

Subsurface Flow? Yes No Unknown

Flow type PPerrennial (Flows year round) Intermittent (Flows <3 months)

Ephemeral (Flows only in response to

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rainfall)

Stream Width @ OHWM (ft.)

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Water Depth - Current (ft.) 0 - 1 1 - 3 3 - 6 6 - 9 9+

Natural Line Impress on bank Sediment Sorting Shelving Litter disturbed or washed away

OHWM Indicator (check all applicable)

Channel Height (ft.) (OHWM to channel bottom looking downstream)

Changes in character of soil Scour Destruction of terrestrial vegetation Deposition

Presence of litter or debris Multiple observed flow events Wracking Bed and bank

Vegetation matted down, bent or absent Water staining Change in plant community

Left:

Right:

QUALITATIVE ATTRIBUTES Silts X Cobbles Bedrock Sands Gravel

Stream Substrate % Concrete Muck X Vegetation X

Other - Explain:

Aquatic Habitats

Sand Bar Gravel Bar Mud Bar Undercut Banks

Gravel Riffles Deep Pools Bank root systems Overhanging trees/shrubs

In-stream emergent plants

In-stream submerged plants

Fringing Wetlands

Stream is: Natural Created (Man-Made) Manipulated

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LAKES AND OTHER DEEPWATER HABITAT Shoreline Type: Silts Cobbles Bedrock Concrete Muck Vegetation

Other (explain):

Appendix E – Wets Analysis

WETS Analysis Worksheet Project Name: Project Number:

ND 37 193804236

Period of interest: May - July Station: Stanley 3; Plaza 10s County: Mountrail County, ND

Long-term rainfall records (from WETS table) Site determination Site

Rainfall (in) Condition

Dry/Normal*/Wet Condition**

Value Month Weight

Product

1.30 Dry 1 3 3 5.80 Wet 3 2 6 1.06 Dry 1 1 1 8.16 Sum*** = 10

Sum =

*Normal precipitation with 30% to 70% probability of occurrence Determination: Wet Dry

X Normal

Precipitation data source: USDA and NDAWN

Reference: Donald E.Woodward, ed. 1997. Hydrology Tools for Wetland Determination , Chapter 19. Engineering Field Handbook. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Fort Worth, TX.

Month

3 years in 10 less than

Normal

3 years in 10 greater than

1st month prior: July 1.87 2.98 3.59 2nd month prior: June 2.72 4.01 4.79 3rd month prior: May 1.68 2.69 3.25 Sum = 9.68

**Condition value: Dry = 1

Normal = 2 Wet = 3

***If sum is: 6 to 9 then period has been drier than normal

10 to 14 then period has been normal 15 to 18 then period has been wetter than normal

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