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UNDISTURBED WETLAND MONITORING PROGRAM
January 11, 2011
Wetlands occurring along the drainage to the north of the mitigation area will be monitored
to assess the effects, if any, resulting from proposed project development. Monitoring will occur
on a semi-monthly basis during the growing season beginning on or about April 1 and ending on
or about October 1 for a total of 12 yearly monitoring visits. Monitoring will continue for three
Commmilt [LEl]: I would like to see
this date reflect the dale that
years beginning on or about April 1, 2011.
construction begins ... or are we trying
to obtain precronstruction water
levels? We typically require three
During each monitoring visit, the depth to ground water will be measured in Applegate well
years of post -construction monitoring
numbers 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. These wells are the most recent) Installed, immediate) south
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data. asset to have monitoring data woule
be excellent to have on This site as
of the southern border of the existing wetlands.) Ocular estimates of vegetation cover and
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composition (dominant species) in the existing undisturbed wetlands will be made once a month
at seven to eight sites employing a plot size of 10 feet x 10 feet. Six of the sites will correspond
to, and be offset into the wetlands from, the wells listed above. The remaining plot(s) will be
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located to the west of well #4. In addition, a photo will be taken of each plot once a month at the
- comment [LE2]: Wed like to see a
map of the locations of the walls and
time of the vegetation analysis. The plots will be marked in the field to facilitate repeatable
proposed plot locations. I would like
to see the following statement added
evaluations.
to this. The plots will be reviewed
and approved for the initial sampling
Any of the wells noted above that are eliminated due to site grading will be reinstalled in an
period by the City's Environmental
Planner prior to initiating sampling.'
offset manner to the north to retain the ability to monitor the existing undisturbed wetlands.
Comment [LE3]: How will the plots
be marked In the laid, With as much
The results of each individual monitoring visit will be sent electronically to the City following
construction going on, permanent
rebar or metal stakes might be
the field evaluation. Results to be reported include the depths to groundwater in each monitoring appmpnale
well and a summary of the results of the vegetation cover and composition evaluation.
A final monitoring report will be submitted to the City on or before December 31 of each
monitoring year. The report Will include a summary of the monitoring methodology, annual results
in table format, a photo log, and a comparison with previous years monitoring data. Any negative
impacts to the existing wetland vegetation community will be noted. Negative impacts would
COmment [11.E4]: 1 wouktaim like to
we recommendations for mitigation
include changes in the existing hydrologic regime / wetland vegetation community leading to
of any negative Impacts be provided
by the consultant. If negative Impacts
changes in vegetation density and plant community diversity that would signal a reduction in the
are documented, how should we
proceed?
size, functions and values of these wetlands. When assessing potential negative (or positive)
Another concern Is how we ensure
impacts, the local affects of climate, precipitation, and land use will also be considered. Of
that negative impacts are resolved, If
particular note will be flows in the Larimer #2 Canal located above the proposed development.
any should occur. We are discussing
this internally. but will likely not have
official comments until after the
submittal. We welcome any
suggestions your team might have.
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Steve Olt
From: Lindsay Ex
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 11:23 AM
To: 'Stephen G. Long'
Cc: Glen Schlueter; Steve Olt; Nick Haws
Subject: Grove Draft Wetlands Monitoring Plan
Attachments: Grove Wetland Monitoring Plan - 1.11.11 - City Comments - DRAFT.docx
Good morning Steve,
Please find attached the City's DRAFT comments on the proposed wetland monitoring plan for the Grove. I've
gone ahead and just added our comments directly to the document. Please let me know if you have any
questions or if you'd like to meet with Glen and I to discuss our comments in any detail.
Cheers,
Lindsay
Lindsay Ex
Environmental Planner
CDNS I City of Fort Collins
IexCalfcgov.com
970.224.6143
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